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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Lauryn Hill Sentenced to Three Months in Prison for Tax Evasion [VIDEO]
Singer Lauryn Hill, who pled guilty back in 2012 to three counts of tax evasion, has been sentenced to spend three months in a federal prison after failing to file tax returns on the $1.8 million she earned between 2005 and 2007 -- even though Hill claims that she's already collected some $970,000 towards the debt.
Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June Marries Sugar Bear In A Camouflage + Orange Wedding [PHOTOS]
Never one to change their lifestyle because they're making bank on reality TV, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' matriarch Mama June got married this weekend in redneck style. And by that we mean "in a camouflage wedding dress with bright orange accents and rainbow colored flowers."
Paris Hilton Tells David Letterman She’s Glad She’s Not a Lohan [VIDEO]
Paris Hilton was on 'Late Night With David Letterman' on May 2 (promoting herself, as usual) when talk turned to the Lohan clan and Paris' revolving-door love life.
Khloe Kardashian Says She Would Never Be a Kris Jenner to Her Kids
In the June issue of Cosmopolitan UK, Khloe Kardashian opened up about her mother, saying that even though Kris Jenner plays "momager" to her children, Khloe wouldn't do that to hers.
Kesha Tells Conan O’Brien That Her Boobs Are Now Skilled Songwriters + More [VIDEOS]
Kesha was her usual adorably wacky self on 'Conan' last night. To wit: She wore a booty short/three-piece suit with host Conan O'Brien's face all over it, and then she talked about the weirdest things possible.
Beyonce’s Tour Rider Has Divalicious Demands Like Red Toilet Paper
Queen Bey is earning her nickname lately. First she banned photographers because she didn't want unflattering pictures floating around, and now we have her tour rider -- which is full of ridiculous "necessities."
Kim Kardashian + Kanye West Ask Friends to Swap Baby Presents for Charitable Donations
You are traveling through another dimension ... a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land in which Kim Kardashian and Kanye West don't want free stuff.
Conan O’Brien + President Obama’s Best Jokes from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner [VIDEOS]
Saturday night (April 27) was the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, which hosted many important faces in the political sphere, as well as celebrities ... and the cast of 'Duck Dynasty.' (No, we're not sure how that happened either.)
This year, the star-studded event was headlined by Conan O'Brien, who had the distinction of leading the event once before in 1995 for President Bill Clinton.
Khloe Kardashian Has Been Officially Fired From Her Hosting Gig on ‘X Factor’
It's "official," meaning FOX has finally decided to address what everyone knew months ago: Khloe Kardashian will not be returning to host season three of the 'X Factor.'
Fellow host Mario Lopez, on the other hand, is allowed to come back because dude, have you seen him without a shirt?
Ryan Lochte Doesn’t Know What a Douchebag Is + More from His Reality Show’s Premiere [VIDEO]
Olympian Ryan Lochte was given his own reality show called 'What Would Ryan Lochte Do?,' prompting many to hilariously wonder what the lost-for-words athlete actually would do.
Judging from last night's premiere ... not much.
If you plan to catch up on a rerun, prepare yourself for thought-provoking flubs like, "These are my shoes that I design from top to the very soul to the very top to the
Even News Anchors Can’t Keep a Straight Face When Ryan Lochte Talks [VIDEO]
Olympian Ryan Lochte recently went on 'Good Morning Philly' to talk (via satellite) about his upcoming reality show 'What Would Ryan Lochte Do?' -- but instead of promoting the program, he just left giggly news professionals in his wake.
Selena Gomez + Justin Bieber Hooked Up in Norway and Might Be Back Together
Jelena supporters, rejoice: Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber reportedly reunited backstage at his show in Norway yesterday (April 18). Maybe the on-and-off couple was bonding over offending people this week -- Gomez by sexualizing the bindi and Bieber by saying he thought Anne Frank would have been a Belieber.
Regardless, we expect a reunion-related riot from Bieber fans any time now.
Dumb Celebrity Quotes – Who Said This?
This singer/actress combo seems a tad confused by how words work. She once contradicted herself by explaining, "I'm not really a flirt, but I am a girl ... I do manipulate men when I feel like it."
Jay-Z Is Buying Beyonce Her Own Island Because He’s Jay-Z and He Can Do That
After returning from their romantic anniversary vacay in Cuba (which had everyone up in arms), seems Jay-Z now has plans to buy wife Beyonce her own island.
Because when you're Jay-Z and have a $227,000 American Express balance, picking up some flowers at the gas station last-minute just isn't going to cut it.
Halle Berry Says Her Latest Pregnancy Was a ‘Most Wonderful’ Surprise
Jessica Simpson was confused that unprotected sex could lead to a pregnancy, and even Kim Kardashian didn't seem to get how babies were made -- but we expected better from Halle Berry, who's "surprised" she's knocked up again.
Then again, we'll give her a pass. She's 46 and thought all this accidental conception stuff was behind her.
Beyonce Hallucinates Past Versions of Herself in New Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]
In Beyonce's new Pepsi commercial, Bey is forced to confront her past selves. Will she conquer 'Single Ladies' Beyonce? Can she end the reign of 'Bootylicious' Beyonce? Or will she succumb to 'Crazy in Love' Beyonce?
In His Latest Bid for World Domination, Jay-Z Adds ‘Sports Agent’ to His Resume [VIDEO]
Since Jay-Z and wife Beyonce don't have enough on their plates -- what with being Grammy-winning recording artists, singing for presidents, going on tour with Justin Timberlake and being the face of clothing lines -- Jay-Z has now teamed up with a sports agency to represent the best of the best.
We imagine Bey and Mr. Carter's morning ritual starts a little something like this...
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Ellen DeGeneres Blows Up the Internet by Announcing ‘Nemo’ Sequel ‘Finding Dory’ [VIDEO]
The internet collectively lost its ish today as talk show host and 'Finding Nemo' voice artist Ellen DeGeneres announced on Instagram and on 'Ellen' that she would be reprising her role in a 'Nemo' sequel titled 'Finding Dory.'
James Franco + Seth Rogen Prank the Internet With a ‘Pineapple Express 2′ Trailer [VIDEO]
Part April Fool's joke, part viral promotion for their upcoming apocalypse film 'This is the End,' James Franco and Seth Rogen made a sequel trailer to their cultish comedy, 'Pineapple Express.'
Which might have angered and confused anyone who smoked a bowl in celebration before watching the trailer in its entirety.
Prince Could Testify in Michael Jackson’s Wrongful Death Suit
Prince never worked with or knew Michael Jackson, but he may still testify against the tour promoter who both hired and was supposed to supervise Michael's doctor, Conrad Murray, because that's how the American justice system works.