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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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.
Paula Deen Fired from the Food Network
Despite her efforts to save face -- with not one but two apology videos -- that deposition stemming from a lawsuit which revealed her casual use of the n-word (as well as other seemingly racist actions) has cost Paula Deen her job at the Food Network.
Katy Perry Goes Makeup-Free to Show Off Her Beauty Regimen for Vogue [VIDEO]
Katy Perry is Vogue's July cover model, and as part of discussing what she does and doesn't like about herself, the 'Fireworks' singer was caught on video getting her makeup done -- partially by herself, but largely by a professional team.
Robert Pattinson’s Friendship With Katy Perry Isn’t Going Over Well With Kristen Stewart
Singer Katy Perry is friends with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, but when the collective Robsten broke up, Perry started spending a lot of time with Pattinson -- so much so that lots of people are wondering if they're hooking up.
And Stewart is none too pleased.
Cyndi Lauper Gets a Star-Studded Tribute for 30th Anniversary of ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ [VIDEO]
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of her hit song 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,' the cast of Cyndi Lauper's Tony-nominated musical 'Kinky Boots' arranged a musical tribute, complete with a whole bunch of famous faces lip-syncing to the '80s classic.
Neil Patrick Harris Locks Up Yet Another Hosting Gig: The Emmys
We once wished Tina Fey and Amy Poehler could host everything ever, but Neil Patrick Harris would be a close second. And with him, we might just get our wish.
Only a few weeks after we learned he'd have a fourth stint hosting the Tonys, we've learned NPH will also helm the 2013 Emmys.
Lindsay Lohan Can’t Even Check Into Rehab Right
Lindsay Lohan only had to do one thing: check into rehab. That was it. But as usual, even that didn't go as planned, so her never-ending saga has a whole new chapter.
Brian Williams Reports ‘Girls’ Baby Name Trend + Pretends His Daughter Isn’t on the Show [VIDEO]
Brian Williams isn't the only Williams family member on television -- his daughter Allison stars on the HBO sitcom 'Girls' as Marnie, a name which seems to be hot on the baby name charts.
We'd like to see Jon Stewart use that to his advantage somehow.
Blake Shelton Will Officiate Kelly Clarkson’s Wedding and the Level of Adorable is Killing Us
In "so adorable we feel the need to hug a basket full of puppies" news, Blake Shelton will officiate and sing at Kelly Clarkson's upcoming wedding. (We didn't know you could hire him for these sorts of things.)
Demi Lovato Will Be Returning to ‘X Factor’ and the Embrace of Simon Cowell’s Moobs
It has been confirmed that former 'X Factor' judge Demi Lovato will be returning to the show for its third season, joined by creator Simon Cowell -- but not by her former panelists Britney Spears and L.A. Reid.
The fates of co-host Khloe Kardashian and her nipples are currently unknown. (Oh let's be real here. She won't be back.)
No, Angelina Jolie + Brad Pitt Did Not Get Married and Forget to Invite You [VIDEO]
Rumors began to fly about the marital status of longtime partners Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt when, while touring the Congo, Jolie was spotted sporting a plain band in place of her ridiculously expensive rock of an engagement ring.
Instead of taking the logical route and assuming it's a bad idea to wear an enormous $500,000 blood diamond in Africa, everyone flipped out and went around yelling th
Lindsay Lohan Was Sentenced to Lockdown Rehab in New York – But That Doesn’t Even Exist
Habitual courtroom participant Lindsay Lohan finally took a plea deal that will send her to 90 days of lockdown rehab instead of the jail time she'd probably have gotten for lying to the police.
There's just one problem: New York, where Lindsay is expected to spend her three months in rehab, has no such thing as lockdown facilities. Which means LiLo could be going to jail after all. (Not that it's