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Today in celebrity news: Justin Bieber says it wasn't him, Taylor Swift hung out with Lena Dunham this weekend, and Paul Ryan had a party in New York.
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Props to Joanna Rohrback, who managed to turn her memeness into Internet fame in less than a month — now with an actual video for a pop song, which, apparently, is about Taylor Swift.
Today in celebrity news: Justin Bieber says it wasn't him, Taylor Swift hung out with Lena Dunham this weekend, and Paul Ryan had a party in New York.
Today in celebrity news: Justin Bieber has a pretty strict social contract, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Swift have a hang, Madonna's daughter goes on a date with Finn from Homeland, and Ellen buys her Oprah house.
Today in celebrity news: Duchess Kate is learning how to cook, Justin Theroux maybe had a bachelor party, and Faye Dunaway made a very important phone call.
So the New Girl season finale last night more or less made a Taylor Swift song about love come true, which was kind of trite. But not even a gimmicky (if still kind of adorable) cameo from Swift-y herself could ruin the conclusion of a season that has solidified New Girl as one of the best comedies on TV.
Today in celebrity gossip: Lindsay Lohan might soon be writing for the Internet, Taylor Swift may have paid too much for her house, and Michael Jordan certainly paid a lot for his wedding.
Today in show business news: The first trailer for Before Midnight is here, Matthew McConaughey may have received a hell of an offer, and Taylor Swift heads to television.
Today in gossip: Don't get caught sexting at Hearst or they'll let you go, Anna Kendrick is single now, and Taylor Swift did not sleep with Ed Sheeran.
In mocking what she perceives as "hipster" culture, Swift walks a fine line between condemning it and embracing it, and she loses points on all fronts for creativity. We've seen this video for "22" before, haven't we?
She has been ubiquitous on newsstands over the past year, but she doesn't necessarily have the magazine sales numbers to justify her presence. Is she overexposed? Not sexy enough? Or is Harry Styles somehow to blame for all of this?
Today in celebrity news: a Music City scandal after someone found a bunch of Taylor Swift's unopened fan mail in a Dumspter, The Bachelor has made his terrible choice, and Sharon Stone has maid problems again.
Today in celebrity gossip: Taylor Swift has another famous lady talking smack about her, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are on a break, and Terrence Howard has a big crush on Oprah.
Today in celebrity news: Justin Bieber started a concert very late which made lots of British parents angry, Taylor Swift is talking back, and Malia Obama has a girls night out.
Today in celebrity news: Taylor Swift is being sued by Canadians, Harry Styles is doing fine post break-up, and Rihanna was harassed at a club.
Today in celebrity gossip: The fashion designer may have done something awfully offensive at New York Fashion Week, Taylor Swift has a lot of beef, and Steve Martin has a baby at 67.
Today in celebrity gossip: Taylor Swift had a great time at the Grammys, Anne Hathaway had a less great time at the BAFTAs, and Kim and Kanye want to buy lots of houses.
Today in celebrity news: Taye Diggs has apprehended a thief, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles have an awkward run-in in France, and Jennifer Lawrence has a wardrobe malfunction.
Today in celebrity gossip: CAA's seedy party at the Sundance Film Festival has tongues wagging, Taylor Swift heads to London, and Lindsay Lohan says no to reality TV.
Today in celebrity news: TayTay and Harry's breakup gets nasty, Lindsay Lohan weighs in on her big New York Times Magazine piece, and Kate Middleton celebrates her birthday.
Today in celebrity news: Katie Holmes heads to a trial in Queens, Britney Spears is leaving television, and Charlie Sheen sends a strange, sad check.
Today in celebrity gossip news: It seems that the world's favorite young couple really is kaput, Kim and Kanye buy an elaborate new house, and Justin Bieber's weed history is explored.
Today in celebrity gossip: People really want pictures of Kimye's upcoming baby, Justin Bieber deals with the post-weed world, and a football player does something he shouldn't.
Today in celebrity gossip: Find out how Leonardo DiCaprio had two New Year's Eves this year, see Taylor and Harry share a midnight kiss, and wonder about the star status of Sofia Vergara.
Today in celebrity news: It's an early close on the White Way for Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles and Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez all go skiing, and Nick Stahl got in some embarrassing trouble.
Today in celebrity gossip: A guy was arrested after climbing Taylor Swift's fence, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are not engaged, and Lindsay Lohan gets an offer she maybe shouldn't refuse.
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With apologies to Lindsay Lohan (sort of), we've attempted to dwell not so much on the horribly depressing and negative stories that flood the tabloids every day (read: Amanda Bynes) and instead focused on the tales of hope and redemption — in so far as one hopes Chris Brown can really be redeemed (he can't) or one really hopes for Rob and Kristen.
Today in show business news: A new trailer has Big Willie Style and Little Willie Style stranded, Eliza Dushku is returning to TV, and Taylor Swift is forever.
Today in celebrity news: Harry loves Taylor and Louis loves Eleanor but really Harry and Louis love each other, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen welcome another perfect child into the world, and Lindsay Lohan looks for a new job.
Today in celebrity gossip: A 98 Degrees veteran gets all overheated, the Kardashian siblings are destroying the world on an international level, and more hook-uppery for Harry and Taylor.
Today in celebrity gossip news: Two young music superstars went to Central Park together this weekend, Lindsay Lohan has the IRS all up in her business, and Justin Bieber is mad at J.P. Morgan.
Today in celebrity gossip: America's favorite young woman is going further with Britain's favorite young man, Charlie Sheen gave Lindsay Lohan a lot of money, and weight-loss secrets of the stars.
Today in celebrity gossip news: Are Bieber and Gomez getting back together? Is Taylor Swift fooling around with another 18-year-old? And does Kristen Stewart still feel guilty?
Today in celebrity gossip: We must not forget how the rich and famous have bravely endured Hurricane Sandy, Michelle Duggar has a brand new look, and Taylor and Conor still have a chance.
Today in showbiz news: America's blushing princess is on top of the music world once again, Meryl Streep's son-in-law lands a big TV role, and a glimpse at an exciting new show.
Today in celebrity gossip: Taylor Swift was teased and un-awarded at the CMAs last night, Katie Holmes is safe and sound guys so stop worrying, and hear about a fabulous party that happened during the blackout.
Today in celebrity gossip: She may be done with Conor, but Taylor Swift still has business with the Kennedys. Also, Lincoln gets the Bill O'Reilly stamp of approval, Anne Hathaway does ghoulish cabaret, and Levi Johnston is taking the plunge.
Bible of truth Us Weekly is reporting that beloved singer Taylor Swift's whirlwind romance with RFK's grandson Conor Kennedy, an 18-year-old second-time high school junior, has ended.
Forget "America's sweetheart" or "crossover queen" or whatever else folks may be calling her. In the spirit of Halloween, I'm going to call Taylor Swift what she really is: a witch. How else but through some strange, possibly dark magic could this 22-year-old barn swallow have so intoxicated me?
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Today Rolling Stone is touting its latest cover story, a profile of Taylor Swift timed to the October 22nd arrival of her new album, Red, as the country-pop crossover sensation's "most candid interview ever." Who exactly is this person everyone is talking about, amid Kennedy fanfare and an album's promotional blitz?
Today in celebrity gossip: Taylor Swift might be in a scandalous Kennedy love triangle in which she's the villain, Lindsay Lohan and mama Dina get in a big fight in Long Island, and Sarah Palin's writin' a book.
The Horace Mann School for the Deaf garnered thousands of Internet votes to win an online contest promising a Taylor Swift concert on campus—thousands of votes which were thrown out because the contest's sponsors didn't like that 4chan and Reddit were involved.
Unfortunately we might be seeing some "Willie"-related headlines soon. Elsewhere in celebrity gossip: Anne Hathaway got married, Elton John played a wedding or two over the weekend, and Emily Blunt's sister marries a costar.
In the aftermath of a nude picture scandal, the royal wifey powers through. Elsewhere in celebrity gossip: Taylor Swift visited her boyfriend at high school, Amanda Bynes is not rehab-bound, and everything's cool at American Idol.
Zac Efron is smoking, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are selling a house you can't afford, and Lindsay Lohan questions the American justice system (and Amanda Bynes).
Tonight we see the confluence of three major, celebrity-filled, potentially world-changing events: the final night of the Democratic National Convention, the MTV Video Music Awards, and Fashion's Night Out.
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Proving that no online vote is safe, Reddit along with 4chan (and a bevy of Internet trolls) users are derping a contest and have concentrated their efforts into sending country princess Taylor Swift to perform at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf. Trust them, they've done this before.
Today in celebrity gossip: K-Patz might not be over, Prince Harry's troubles most certainly aren't, and Alec Baldwin's wife may be with child.
Today in celebrity gossip: Now that she's engaged to be married, Jennifer Aniston has to decide where to do this crazy things. Also, Kathie Lee confirms a terrible Taylor Swift story, and an important couple have parted ways.
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