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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Rihanna Wins Lawsuit Against Topshop
Rihanna has been busy suing British clothing retailer Topshop for using her likeness without permission, and even though UK law says you can't copyright your own image, she still won big.
Beyonce, Jay Z + Blue Ivy All Have Matching Timberland Boots, And It’s Adorable [PHOTO]
As they say, the family that wears matching footwear together stays together, which means that the Carter family is in it for the long haul. Even if no one actually says that and we just made it up.
Of Course Kanye West Won’t Be Prosecuted for Attacking That Photographer
Turns out Kanye West, who recently attacked yet another paparazzo (one who wanted to sue him this time), won't be prosecuted for his actions. And none of it has to do with the fact that no one knows what his actions ever are.
Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in Hit and Run Case
Chris Brown pleaded not guilty yesterday (July 23) to the hit and run case that caused his probation -- in conjunction with his 2009 attack on then-girlfriend Rihanna -- to be revoked.
Tina Turner Weds Longtime Boyfriend Erwin Bach in Switzerland
Legendary songstress Tina Turner, 73, walked down the aisle for the second time, marrying her longtime love, 57-year-old record executive Erwin Bach. (Told you.)
And if there was one wedding we would've killed to see, it's this one.
Judge Revokes Chris Brown’s Probation [VIDEO]
Chris Brown had his probation revoked today for possible violations after being involved in a hit and run back in May. While no criminal charges were brought, hitting a car and failing to swap information with the other driver was enough to put his freedom in danger.
Since, you know, being on probation requires a strict accordance with the law and all.
Tina Turner Could Be a Married Lady by the End of the Month
Various sources report legendary singer Tina Turner, who had engagement rumors flying back in April, is set to tie the knot within the next couple weeks.
If all goes as planned, she'll be a newlywed at the age of 73. (And she still has better legs than we do.)
Lamar Odom Lost His Cool on Some Paparazzi as Khloe Kardashian Tweeted in Anger [VIDEO]
Khloe Kardashian and her husband Lamar Odom -- whose marriage the tabloids routinely claim is on the rocks -- had a bit of a scuffle with some paparazzi yesterday (July 10). And things got a tad crazy when Lamar decided to go through one of their cars, throwing the photographer's belongings onto the ground.
Surprisingly, it was all pretty zen.
Statutory Rape Case Against Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Dismissed
A while back, 'Sesame Street' was thrown into turmoil when longtime Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash was accused of sexual activities with -- count 'em like a vampire -- three slightly underage boys and forced to resign.
But Bird Bird and the gang can now rest easy -- because, much like those claims of Snuffalufagus' existence, the case has been dismissed.
Oprah, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift + More Top Forbes’ 2013 Most Powerful Celebrities List
She spent the past two years in the paltry No. 2 slot, but Oprah Winfrey is back -- she's been named Forbes' Most Powerful Celebrity of 2013.
Paula Deen Sobs on the ‘Today’ Show, Begs for Forgiveness [VIDEO]
Paula Deen had her first interview following the controversy over racist comments in a deposition and her subsequent firing from the Food Network -- and to say her conversation with 'Today' host Matt Lauer was a tearfully brutal affair would be a vast understatement.
Stop Us If You’ve Heard This One: Chris Brown Was Accused of Assaulting a Girl
Chris Brown, who will probably always be known as "that guy who beat the hell out of Rihanna," has once again been accused of assault -- this time against a 24-year-old female nightclub-goer.