Lip-syncing rumors continue to dog Britney Spears.
After a rash of reports circulated that Brit wasn't singing live when she kicked off her Las Vegas residency late last year, a new video has gone viral.
The clip shows a Britney Spears wardrobe malfunction of the technical sort, as her mic pack flew off of her waistband, pulling her earpiece away from her mouth.
Of course, her vocals didn't change AT ALL. Watch:
Commenters on Instagram were quick to call her out.
“#Lipsyncforyourlife” @andres_santana_ wrote.
Another commented, “Playback or nothing!”
Britney Spears lip syncing accounts are not new, or surprising, but before “Piece of Me” residency began, her reps were insisting she would be singing live.
“Britney Spears will be singing live during her show (and) she will not be ‘lip-synching,’” her rep said, while Spears’ manager Larry Rudolph was quoted as saying:
“There might be some numbers where she’s full out dancing with a (vocal) track underneath her, but there won’t be any lip-syncing across the board on anything.”
So much for that.
Last fall, reports also surfaced that Spears leaned heavily on backing vocals from Myah Marie for her song, “Perfume,” though her rep shot down that gossip.
Still, the more this keeps happening, does it make you less likely to take Britney seriously as an artist? Or is the Vegas show proof positive that it matters not?
Do you think Spears is lip-syncing on stage, and do you care? What's your favorite weird a$$ Britney live moment (below)? Let us know in the comments!
According to the latest issue of In Touch Weekly, Selena Gomez has Demi Lovato to thank and Justin Bieber to blame.
The tabloid goes inside Selena's recent two-week stint in rehab, writing that Gomez needed help because she was "destroyed" by Bieber, citing "verbal abuse" from her occasional boyfriend and even an "STD scare."
This isn't the first time sources have connected Selena's rehab visit to her tumultuous time with Justin, an accusation Bieber's people vehemently deny.
They've labeled Gomez a drunk and said she would often party Bieber under the table.
No matter the cause, however, In Touch Weekly writes that Lovato helped Selena "find the strength" to seek professional assistance.
“Demi told her it’s OK to be honest about having a problem," an insider alleges. "They’ve really bonded over their issues.”
Lovato, of course, has been very open for years about her teenage struggles with drugs and an eating disorder.
She Tweeted support to Gomez last week and we share in those well wishes. Get all better soon, girl!
And to prove her point, the reality star has posted a photo of her 58-year old mother swinging from a pole, captioning the frightening image with the acronym "WCW."
Rolling Stone is firing back at Drake for his complaints about being dropped from the cover, saying he was told in advance that the switch was happening.
Drake ripped Rolling Stone earlier today, claiming that he was unceremoniously replaced by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman on the front of the new issue.
The rapper made it clear he wasn't throwing shade on PSH, but sources close to Drizzy say "he only did the interview to be on the cover," and feels "tricked."
He called the press "evil" in a Tweet earlier today.
Drake was interviewed on January 28, and the photo shoot with the magazine was also completed before Philip Seymour Hoffman died on February 2.
A rep for Rolling Stone says this happens all the time if musicians and actors pass away, with other recent examples being Lou Reed and Whitney Houston.
Regardless, the publication insists his camp was informed last Friday that he wouldn't be on the cover when the issue was released this Wednesday.
Drake, who also denies speaking on the record to Rolling Stone about Kanye West's Yeezus, has deleted his tweets about both the cover and Hoffman.
As for calling Macklemore wack as f--k for apologizing to Kendrick Lamar for winning Best Rap Album, then sharing a screen shot of the text ... no retraction.
Sources have confirmed to TooFab that the gorgeous actress and husband Brian Austin Green welcomed a son into the world today. No word at the moment on his measurements or name.
The couple is also parents to an 18-month old named Noah, while Green is the father to 11-year-old Kassius with ex Vanessa Marcil.
We send our very best wishes to this expanded family and we can't wait to do the same to the following twosome that are also expecting in 2014:
We have an update to the Lil Kim pregnant news that broke earlier today.
Mr. Papers, a New York-based rapper who collaborated with the expecting mother on a track titled "Pour It Up," says he also collaborated with Lil Kim in the bedroom. Naked! Without a birth control!
Yes, Mr. Papers claims to be Lil Kim's baby daddy.
Hours after Kim's pregnancy news hit the Internet - she was spotted at a fashion event last night with a major baby bump and later confirmed the status herself - Mr. Papers Tweeted:
"I heard everybody looking for me ?????????????????"
The artist has also been re-Tweeting a number of congratulatory messages, while his Twitter handle now reads "Daddy.
Lil Kim and Mr. Papers did date for a little while, but they broke up in 2012. At the time, Lil Kim said there was "no malice or bad blood" between the pair - and that's extra evident now!
Nicki Minaj has come out and apologized for using a photo of Malcolm X for the cover of her latest single, "Lookin’ Ass N-gga."
The artist came under heavy fire today for re-publishing an image first used by Ebony magazine in 1961 in which the civil right leader is holding a machine gun.
In a long Instagram post, the ex-American Idol panelist begins by lashing out at her critics, writing:
"What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass Niggaz? Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single.
"This is a conversation. Not a single."
Minaj then grows more conciliatory as the post goes on, however.
"I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued," she writes, adding a larger statement about society:
The word “nigga” causes so much debate in our community while the “nigga” behavior gets praised and worship. Let’s not. Apologies again to his family. I have nothing but respect an adoration for u."
Minaj has also taken the photo down.
What do you think of Nicki Minaj using this picture of Malcolm X?
Ralph Waite, an Emmy-nominated actor best known for his leading role on The Waltons in the 1970s, passed away today at his home in South Palm Desert.
He was 86 years old.
Steve Gordon, the accountant for the Waite family, confirmed this sad news to The Hollywood Reporter.
Waite anchored The Waltons for nine seasons and more recently made stops on such shows as Carnivale, Bones and NCIS, portraying Gibbs' father on television's highest-rated series.
He also founded the Los Angeles Actors Theatre in 1975 and twice ran unsuccessfully for a Congressional seat, including a run for the seat left vacant by the death of Sonny Bono in 1998.
A native of White Plains, New York, Waite was an ordained minister, a former social worker and a recovering alcoholic.
He had been married to his third wife, Linda East, since 1984 and had two daughters Kathleen and Suzanne.
Kate Upton has been dethroned, but at least it took three supermodels to do it. Nina Agdal, Lily Aldridge, and Chrissy Teigen cover the 2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!
The stunning threesome appears topless and nearly bottomless, facing away from readers but looking back toward the camera and flashing million-dollar smiles.
Not sure if this can combat the polar vortex, but the SI Swimsuit Issue is always a nice February surprise in your mailbox, or inbox nowadays. Feast your eyes below:
The buzzed-about 50th anniversary cover was revealed Thursday night on Sports Illustrated‘s Swim Daily blog, before getting its TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Chrissy Teigen, who is married to R&B singer John Legend, has been Swimsuit Issue (and social media) staple in 2010, but this is the beauty's first cover.
It’s the rookie year for Lily Aldridge, a Victoria’s Secret model married to Kings of Leon member Caleb Followill, while Nina Agdal made her SI debut in 2012.
As for that Barbie Swimsuit issue cover, that was clever advertising by Mattel and SI, though it is said to wrapped around at least 1,000 copies of the magazine.
In any case, which 2014 SI cover girl is your favorite? Vote!
And it's okay, Kate Upton fans ... you'll always have these:
It had all ben building to last night for Kendall Jenner.
Following months' worth of inappropriate photos - from selfies in her bedroom to shirtless shots for W magazine - Kendall Jenner walked the runway of a Marc Jacobs fashion show in New York last night.
Kendall's family immediately took to social media and expressed their pride for the teenager, with Khloe Kardashian Tweeting "My baby sister killed it today" and Kim Kardashian adding:
"Proudest sister ever!!!!"
Really, Kim? Proudest sister EVER?
This family really might wanna raise its standards for what qualifies as an achievement at some point.
(And on a related note: How is this an actual piece of clothing? Is it meant for folks to wear in public? Why couldn't get Kate Upton model it?!?)
Consider the totally exposed look of Kendall Jenner above and react yourself. What do you make of it?
Abby Lee Miller of Dance Moms fame is a mammoth, vicious, crazed bully who came at one of her co-stars like a rabid dog, according to a new lawsuit.
Kelly Hyland wants $5 million as a result of the fight the two got into last month during a rehearsal in NYC. It got ugly, even by Dance Moms' low standards.
Hyland claims she was upset with Abby for yelling at her two daughters, only to watch Abby jump in front of her and begin yelling and lunging wildly.
What Kelly describes next is either hilarious or scary, depending on how you look at it. She says Abby was "gnashing her teeth loudly attempting to bite [me]."
Miller, she says, presumably in an effort to make the point that she was in danger, "is a very large woman" who likely "weighs around 300 pounds or so."
As part of the legal filing, Kelly Hyland admits that she slapped Abby Lee Miller and pulled her head away during the fracas, but only in self-defense.
The footage shown on Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 7 this week backs her up for the most part, but she says producers drove her away from the scene.
Handlers put her on a plane, she believes, knowing police would issue a warrant for her arrest for not cooperating, and therefore creating a hot storyline.
Producers using tension for ratings and story manipulation? Shocking.
Hyland is suing Abby Lee Miller and the producers, alleging assault, defamation, and breach of contract, claiming she hasn't been paid since the fight went down.
She also wants $5 million in punitive damages as a result of all this.
Hyland may be reaching there, but Miller is definitely a beast in the dance studio. Just watch Dance Moms online and you'll see it every week, fights or no fights.
And speaking of celebrity fights ... here are more classics:
Farrah Abraham can say she's not a porn star all she likes (and she likes to quite frequently), but a porn company is paying her a ton of money in royalties.
This is what we call hypocrisy, or just flat-out lying. She is likely too pathological to be called a hypocrite, which implies some control over one's fabrications.
In any case ... porn. She says it's abhorrent what Vivid is doing, releasing this sequel to her hit film, Farrah Abraham: Backdoor & More. But she's all for it!
While she rails against the company publicly for putting out the film without her consent, girl wants to get PAID for getting railed and putting out for them.
Farrah's Backdoor Teen Mom porn debut, which she tried to pass off as a "leaked" sex tape with James Deen (a porn star) was released a year ago.
It's still a big-time seller, though, and the 22-year-old darn well knows this, calling Vivid Entertainment last month to demand her quarterly royalty check.
She was wired it, too, for an impressive sum of $93,927.72.
That's quarterly, mind you. Farrah has received more than that from Vivid in previous quarters, and was paid in the high six-figures up front to film this.
This is A LOT of money to turn around and get on a soapbox claiming you're a mother and a victim of a ruthless company ... but that's Farrah for you.
Farrah Abraham in a still photo from Backdoor and More. As you can tell we've cropped it for obvious reasons.
2.Farrah Abraham Sex Tape Cover
Farrah Abraham's sex tape cover. Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom. Classy title.
3.Farrah Abraham Topless Pic
This is a still from the Farrah Abraham sex tape. She says it's about more than just "anal."
4.Farrah Sex Tape Image
A photo of Farrah Abraham from her sex tape.
5.Farrah Sex Tape Shot
A shot from Farrah Abraham's sex tape. Lovely.
6.Farrah Sex Tape Photo
A scene from the Farrah Abraham sex tape. A lovely one, too.
7.Farrah Abraham in Bed
Another nice picture released by Vivid for Farrah Abraham's sex tape. She looks like she's having fun.
8.Farrah Abraham and James Deen
Farrah Abraham and James Deen share a passionate sex tape kiss. These two are so in love, you can tell.
9.Farrah Abraham Underwear Photo
Farrah Abraham in a pic from her sex tape. She's getting ready to do her thing.
10.Farrah Abraham O-Face
Farrah Abraham screaming for more from James Deen in her sex tape.
11.Farrah Abraham Showering
Farrah Abraham in the shower, getting ready for some sex tape fun.
12.Farrah Abraham Sex Tape Pic
Farrah Abraham in a graphic still photo from her sex tape. Wow.
13.Farrah Abraham Sex Tape Photo
Farrah Abraham in a still photo from her sex tape. Yikes.
14.Farrah 2: Backdoor and More Photo
Farrah Abraham is back with Farrah 2: Backdoor and More. This is a shot from her sex tape, the sequel.
15.Farrah Abraham Naked
Farrah Abraham nude in a new photo from part two of her sex tape.
16.Farrah Abraham Nude
Farrah Abraham gets nude and taken for a ride by James Deen in a photo from her sex tape sequel.
17.Farrah Abraham Sex Tape GIF
A quality GIF from the Farrah Abraham sex tape. Assist to James Deen for the quote.
18.Best Farrah Abraham GIF
Farrah Abraham says it all in this GIF. It just says it all, people.
19.James Deen Does Farrah Abraham
Farrah Abraham in her sex tape sequel, Backdoor & More, with James Deen. It looks like he's going front door up in here.
20.Farrah Sex Tape 2 Photo
Farrah Abraham in a still photo from her sex tape sequel, Backdoor & More. By the title we have no idea what the tape could contain.
21.Farrah 2: Sex Tape Sequel Pic
Farrah Abraham in her sex tape sequel. Backdoor & More features ... you get the idea.
As for the Backdoor sequel not being agreed to? Hardly.
She obviously signed the release that makes this legal on Vivid's part, otherwise it wouldn't be out. CEO Steve Hirsch may be shady, but he's legitimate.
Vivid can, and will, do all it wants with the original footage she shot with James Deen, whether she chooses to cry about it and try to say otherwise or not.
In fact, Vivid says to "expect a third one." Obviously.
We can hardly wait. For now, scroll through the gallery above FOLLOW THE LINK to check out the Farrah Abraham sex tape trailer for a sneak peek of the sequel.
American Idol named 17 of its 30 semifinalists on Wednesday night, promising to reveal the final batch the following day.
But we were lied to, people!
The Fox competition, whose talent level has been especially high so far this winter, pulled a twist at the end of Thursday's installment.
After making the dreams of 12 more hopefuls come true, Ryan Seacrest said the final vote would be left up to viewers at home.
So Neco Starr and Ben Briley are left to wonder and pray as fans take to the Internet to voice their opinion, with the results to be announced Tuesday.
Combining both nights this week, here's a look at the Top 29:
MEN
Alex Preston
Dexter Roberts
Emmanuel Zidor
George Lovett
Jordan Brisbane
Malcolm Allen
Maurice Townsend
Sam Woolf
Spencer Lloyd
Briston Maroney
C.J. Harris
Caleb Johnson
Casey Thrasher
Ethan Harris
When is simulating oral sex on a dude dressed like Bill Clinton only the second most disturbing thing one does during one's tour?
When one takes a fan's thong and places it squarely in her mouth.
Yes, Miley Cyrus actually went there Sunday during a stop in Washington on her Bangerz tour, as an attendee threw her underwear on stage and... well... we'll let this fellow fan's Tweet sum up the rest:
“OMFG SOMEONE JUST THREW THEIR THONG ON STAGE AND MILEY PUT IT IN HER MOUTH!!!!!”
Movie fans, prepare to geek out, because the Nikes worn by Michael J. Fox's character Marty McFly in Back to the Future 2 are actually being made next year!
The occasion? It will be 2015, when the futuristic film was set ... ages ago.
Some things from the movie version of 2015 envisioned by the iconic franchise in the late 1980s are not likely to be produced next year, such as hoverboards.
Ditto accurate weather forecasts. Still working on that nowadays, right?!
Oh well, you gotta take what you can get, and it looks like you'll really be able to get Nikes with power laces like the ones McFly velcroed up in the "Future."
Expect them to fetch huge sums in secondary online markets, as demand will no doubt be through the roof thanks to movie buffs, rappers, hoopsters alike!
To relive the awesomeness of the original movie, watch Back to the Future online, and once we hear where these sneaks are available, we'll let you know!
Perhaps having learned to keep secrets from her six seasons on the CW's Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester has dropped a major one on fans today:
She's married to Adam Brody!
Indeed, just three months after Meester and Brody confirmed their engagement, sources tell Us Weekly that the adorable couple exchanged vows this weekend.
In a hush-hush ceremony, the former OC star and the beloved Blair Waldorf's alter ego tied the knot after a little over a year of dating.
The teen TV drama tandem had met in 2011 on the set of The Oranges and "were always close and friendly," an insider said of the two at the time.
Meester previously dated actors Aaron Himelstein and Sebastian Stan, while Brody romanced Rachel Bilson, but this is the first marriage for both.
We couldn't be happier and we send them our very, VERY best wishes! Here's a look at Adam, Leighton and 14 other celebrity duos who make us believe in love!
Future kings and queens, they're just like us! Okay maybe not, but these two are royally wonderful, down to earth and nice people. There's simply no denying it.
Future kings and queens, they're just like us! Okay maybe not, but these two are royally wonderful, down to earth and nice people. There's simply no denying it.
2.Channing and Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Channing and Jenna Dewan-Tatum say they put their relationship before all else. If you can get over your jealous that she had Channing's baby, ladies, you have to love them together.
3.Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are one of our favorite celebrity couples, even if we don't hear a lot about them. In fact, that's a big reason why.
4.Barack and Michelle Obama
Politics aside, Barack and Michelle Obama are terrific role models for youth when it comes to relationships, parenting, and family.
5.Beyonce and Jay Z
One of the most powerful celebrity couples of all time, Beyonce and Jay Z also seem like one of the most genuine when it comes to their mutual respect and affection.
6.Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard
If you could be friends with and hang out socially with one celebrity couple, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard would be a very popular pick.
7.David and Victoria Beckham
Four kids later ... David and Victoria Beckham still look like and do this. Who says marriage takes the spice out of a relationship?
8.Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have made a great couple for as long as we can remember.
9.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are as stable and normal a celebrity couple as they come.
10.Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, this is a country couple almost too good to be true. Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are also subject to the same kind of tabloid scrutiny, but show no signs of cracking.
11.Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were an item long before he came out, and have kids together. Both nice guys ... and probably hilarious to spend time with.
12.Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are very much in love. And very, very good looking human beings.
13.Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici
Yes, they met on The Bachelor and yes, Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici are epically cheesy ... but they own it, and are as true to one another and to their values as any celebrity pair we've ever seen.
14.Willie and Korie Robertson
Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson work together in business, at their marriage and in life, raising five wonderful children (two adopted) and still managing to stay as in love as ever.
15.Leighton Meester and Adam Brody
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody are married! Congratulations to the happy couple!
As always, Gossip Girl fans, you can relive all of the classic moments from Seasons 1-6 (or just 1-2) on TV Fanatic. Click to watch Gossip Girl online!
Kate Upton is running it back (to back to back)! The 21-year-old beauty has landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the third consecutive year after all!
Sort of.
Chrissy Teigen, Nina Agdal and Lily Aldridge grace the front cover of the 50th Anniversary issue of the SI Swimsuit edition. This year, Kate gets the back cover:
Sports Illustrated revealed the bonus backside cover featuring Kate Upton today. On it, she flaunts her cleavage in a pink bikini in the Cook Islands.
Needless to say, she's smoldering as always. The supermodel previously showed off her famous curves on the iconic swimsuit issue cover in 2012 and 2013.
If there's any doubts that she's happy for her model colleagues, Kate put them to rest, congratulating the aforementioned trio of bikini babes on Twitter.
"OMG! So happy for @LilyAldridge @chrissteigen and @NinaAgdal!!" she wrote on February 14. "What a gorgeous cover!! Loving the booty for vday."
Also gorgeous? The Kate Upton swimsuit issue photos after the jump. Safe to say Sports Illustrated outdid itself again in its bid to accelerate climate change:
Michelle Rodriguez and Cara Delevingne are making it official: They're dating, and they are one hot lesbian couple who's not afraid to flaunt it AND HARD.
Michelle and Cara were seen leaving a London restaurant together last night, and to leave no doubts, before their date, Michelle make their status clear.
She spoke with The Mirror (UK) and said they're an item.
"It's going really well. She's so cool," she said of the model. "When we started hanging out, I just thought she was awesome, and we have the best time together."
The 35-year-old Michelle and 21-year-old Cara have been all over each other ever since, and it seems like they are really into one another ... and attention.
We think we speak for everybody at THG when we wish the two of them well and hope for a long-lasting relationship with lots more girl-on-girl PDA photo ops.
It was also an hour of near actual stabbing, as Lisa Vanderpump ended up with a sword in her hands.
Elsewhere during the latest installment of this Bravo franchise, Kyle and Joyce planned a trip to Puerto Rico, while tension grew between between Brandi and Lisa at at Yolanda's farewell party for Gigi.
We also learned that Kim is a bit shy and Carlton knows how to hold a grudge.
WARNING: The following song will get stuck in your head.
Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres have teamed up to form a rap duo named "Rebellen," performed a track off their (fake) album, "White Ladies Rapping," on today's episode of the latter's talk show.
This is actually the second time DeGeneres and Wilson have broken it down for fans, following a memorable rendition of Shoop.
Prepare to be singing "Watching Cats on the Internet" for days and check out the impressive performance now. Then, click through other memorable moments in Ellen history...
Ellen DeGeneres is very happy in her marriage. She makes that very clear in this monologue, slamming a Star magazine report.
5.Ellen DeGeneres Christmas Card Reveal
Ellen DeGeneres unveils her Christmas Card in this video. You MUST see what it looks like.
6. Sophia Grace & Rosie Perform "Can't Hold Us"
Sophia Grace & Rosie perform Macklemore's hit song "Can't Hold Us" on Ellen.
7.Ellen DeGeneres Gives Coworkers Cash And A Car
Ellen DeGeneres gets generous and gives cash and a car to two coworkers who have fallen on hard times. We dare you not to cry while watching this video.
8.Ellen's Favorite Waitress Gets a Car
She impressed us all when she bought a meal for two furloughed officers, now Ellen is back with her favorite waitress for a surprise that will change her life forever.
9.Ellen DeGeneres on Halloween
Ellen DeGeneres loves Halloween. Check out her amazing costume in this footage from her talk show.
10.Waitress Gets Amazing Surprise From Ellen
Sarah's story touched a lot of people, and Ellen had to meet her! What Ellen did next was so awesome.
11.Ellen: Abercrombie & Fitch Monologue
Ellen DeGeneres slams Abercrombie & Fitch in her May 20 monologue. She rules.
12.Ellen DeGeneres Supports Jason Collins
Ellen DeGeneres applauds Jason Collins in this monologue. She expresses her appreciating for his coming out announcement.
13.Dennis Quaid Prank on Ellen
Dennis Quaid and Ellen team up to prank a nurse on her set. Pretty good.
14.Katy Perry Plays Game Show Host on Ellen
Katy Perry plays a game show host on Ellen. Pretty funny.
15.Ellen DeGeneres Newtown Dedication
Ellen DeGeneres opens her show here with an emotional tribute to the victims of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
16.Ellen DeGeneres Scare Montage
Ellen DeGeneres loves to scare guests on her talk show. See what we mean in this funny video.
17.Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres - "Shoop"
Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres get down to "Shoop" in this amazing video. It's a must-watch.
18.Selena Gomez: Scared on Ellen!
Got ya, Selena Gomez! The actress gets totally freaked out during this appearance on Ellen.
19.Ellen Scares Guests
Ellen DeGeneres gets into the Halloween spirit. With hilarious results.