Ireland Baldwin Opens Up About 'Rude Thoughtless Little Pig' Voicemail Scandal

April 30th, 2013 4:26pm EDT
Ireland Baldwin
Renowned actor Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland has defended her decision to follow her parents into the spotlight, insisting she doesn't want to be remembered for her father's infamous voicemail ignominy.

Ireland Baldwin was just 11 years old when she was caught up in a headline-grabbing incident in 2007 when her famous father branded her a "rude thoughtless little pig" in a leaked voicemail message.

The 30 Rock star subsequently admitted he contemplated suicide after the scandal, and now Ireland, 17, has spoken out to declare she wants her newly-launched modeling career to mark a fresh...
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4 Of The Worst Celebrity Social Media Blunders

April 27th, 2013 12:07pm EDT
Anthony Weiner
Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook seem innocent enough at first glance, but many major celebrities have quickly learned about their dangerous side. Posts go viral in seconds and once said, no amount of deleting will take care of the screen shot that someone surely got of your blunder. Here are some top celeb mistakes along with the valuable lessons you can learn from them.

Anthony Weiner's Twitter Expose

Anthony Weiner accidentally posted a revealing photo of his boxers on Twitter that ultimately cost him his career. The mistake occurred when Weiner was attempting to send the p...
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Photographer, Magazine Publisher Investigated Over Topless Photos Of Duchess Of Cambridge Kate Middleton

April 25th, 2013 12:15pm EDT
Kate Middleton
The photographer who allegedly snapped shots of Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton topless last year is facing criminal charges over the photos, which were published in French magazine Closer in September.

French photographer Valerie Suau and Ernesto Mauri, the publisher of Closer, are being investigated for their parts in the scandal and face charges of breach of privacy and criminal use of the images.

According to UsWeekly.com, Closer's editor, Laurence Pieau told Agence France-Press last fall that she had no regrets over publishing the pictures in the magazine.

"These photos are not ...
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Celebrities Pay Tribute To The Victims Of Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

April 18th, 2013 4:19pm EDT
Willie Nelson
Lone Star State stars Willie Nelson and Eva Longoria are among the celebrities sending their regards to residents of the town of West, near Waco in Texas, which was rocked by a massive fertilizer plant explosion last night.

The small community, has been evacuated after a huge blast ripped through the West Fertilizer Plant on Wednesday, sending a giant fireball into the sky. At least 160 people have been treated for injuries following the explosion, and authorities confirm there have been fatalities, but have yet to give an estimated figure.

Local stars Longoria and Nelson, who both grew...
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Patton Oswalt Saluted For His Boston Marathon Tribute

April 16th, 2013 10:43am EDT
Patton Oswalt
Fans and celebrities are praising comedian Patton Oswalt for penning a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions and the first responders who rushed to help the injured.

On Monday, three people died and over 140 were hurt when two bombs went off on Boylston Street, including one at the finish line. An eight-year-old boy was among the dead, and several people had limbs amputated.

Following the incident, celebrities flooded social networking sites with their prayers and sympathy. The Young Adult star posted a a message on Facebook that many found particularly moving...
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Anne Frank: Justin Bieber Fan?

April 15th, 2013 11:05am EDT
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber can't seem to catch a break on his European tour. The singer visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam on Friday and added a controversial comment to the guest book at the end of his visit.

Bieber was given a private tour of the historical site, where the Jewish girl hid from the Nazis during the German occupstion of The Netherlands during World War II; and afterwards a staff member posted the note the singer wrote on the Museum's Facebook page.

"Yesterday night Justin Bieber visited the Anne Frank House, together with his friends and guards," the staffer says. "Fans were wa...
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Victoria Justice Fights Back Over Leaked Photos

April 14th, 2013 5:03pm EDT
Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice has vowed to discover the identity of a thief who stole her phone as personal photographs from the device have appeared online.

Photos featuring the former child star, who rose to fame on Nickelodeon TV shows Zoey 101 and Victorious, wearing a revealing bathing suit hit the internet on Thursday, and Justice has now addressed the images, insisting they were taken from her cell phone.

In a series of posts on her Twitter.com page, she writes, "My phone was stolen & some1 (someone) leaked this. Wasn't meant 2 (sic) be 'sexy', I took it as a joke cuz (because) I look like an 8...
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Rick Ross Admits Date Rape Lyrics Were 'Offensive,' Releases Official Apology

April 13th, 2013 3:00pm EDT
Rick Ross
After making light of date rape in the lyrics of a new song, Rick Ross has issued an official apology to his former business partners at Reebok and women's rights organisations.
 
On Thursday, the sneaker giant dropped Ross following the controversy surrounding lyrics on Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O."
 
Activists urged Reebok execs to fire the hip-hop star, and Ross has come forward to acknowledge the hurt and pain his lyrics have caused.
 
He released a statement on Friday that reads: "Before I am an artist, I am a father, a son, and a brother to some of the most cherished women in the world. So for...
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White House Responds To Jay-Z And Beyonce's Cuba Trip Controversy

April 12th, 2013 3:09pm EDT
Jay-Z And Beyonce
Rapper Jay-Z released a new single on Thursday, implying that president Barack Obama had something to do with clearing his recent trip to Cuba with wife Beyonce to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

"Boy from the hood got White House clearance..." he raps, "...Obama said, 'Chill, you gonna get me impeached' / But you don't need this sh*t anyway / chill with me on the beach."

White House press secretary Jay Carney addressed the media later in the day in order to distance Obama from the recent controversy after being asked if the president had anything to do with clearing the rapper's tri...
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'Glee' School Shooting Episode Upsets Newtown Residents

April 12th, 2013 2:26pm EDT
Glee
Parents in Newtown, Connecticut have joined the chorus of disapproval about the latest episode of Glee, insisting TV producers should have warned them about the school shooting plotline.

Locals are still recovering from the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre in December, when 20 school children were killed by a spineless and cowardly gunman, and many are speaking out about the latest Glee, which aired on Thursday night and featured students and teachers cowering from a suspected killer.

Newtown residents insist the episode aired too soon after the Sandy Hook tragedy and they should have bee...
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