December 2011

Russell Brand and Katy Perry Are Divorcing

Celeb pair splitting up after just over a year of marriage

Sadly, rumors that Katy Perry and Russell Brand were having serious marital problems were apparently true. Earlier today, Brand filed for divorce from the pop star. The official reason stated: the dreaded "irreconcilable differences." I hate to hear this, as I honestly thought these two were such a fun-loving couple.
What happened? There's no way to be sure (see: "irreconcilable differences"). Problems were reported in recent weeks, and both Brand and Perry were spotted not wearing wedding rings during separate Christmas holiday vacations. I suppose that was one of the biggest red flags - one I tried to ignore, hoping they'd find a way to work things out.

Is Supermodel Kate Upton Dating Mark Sanchez?

It's game on for SI swimsuit beauty and Jets QB

Well, well, well. Another story involving a supermodel dating a famous athlete? Shocking, I know. In this case, it's Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton. Who is the blond bombshell hooking up with? Why, none other than New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez! At least, that's the rumor at the moment.
Wait, what? Just a few days ago I learned that Mark Sanchez was apparently a big-time player, somehow juggling two women at once (and in the same night, in the same posh New York City hotel room even). What happened between now and then, I wonder? How do you go from major player to Mr. Commitment?

Paris Jackson Talks to Ellen DeGeneres

Michael Jackson's daughter discusses her dad and what life is like without him

Paris Jackson, in case you haven't noticed, is growing up very, very quickly. And Michael Jackson's daughter is making big news lately, after landing a major role in her first movie, among other things. Now, this beautiful and well-spoken teen is making a solo appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss, among other things, what life is like for her now, with her famous father gone.

I'll go ahead and say this right here, right now: Paris Jackson is going to be famous. And in her own right - not just because of her famous father. I've watched footage of her for years now, and I'm seeing a star bloom before my very eyes. This young lady is incredibly poised and has so much grace for someone so young. Mark my words: Paris Jackson will be a superstar. As big as her dad? No, probably not. That would be virtually impossible.

Lindsay Lohan's Playboy Shoot

"Image-wise, it's certainly a departure for Lohan."
Everyone's favorite tabloid darling seems to have classed things up...at least, for some definition of the word "class". Lindsay Lohan, the infamous child star turned problem child, did a Playboy shoot whose contents recently leaked into the internet. The photos are remarkably vintage, with Lindsay taking on more of a Marilyn look than a strung-out Paris one. Her bleach-blonde hair and exaggerated red lips make her seem less like herself and more like an archetype she usually fails to reach. 

Harry Styles Photographed Leaving Caroline Flack's Apartment

One Direction singer is dating woman 15 years his senior

One Direction singer Harry Styles is dating Caroline Flack, and he really doesn't care who knows it! That seems to be the case, at least. Yesterday morning, paparazzi caught Styles doing the "walk of shame" -- leaving Caroline's apartment! Why is this relationship between Harry and Caroline getting so much attention? I'll tell you exactly why: Harry is 17 years old. Caroline? She's 32. Cougar, much?
Anyway, bottom line here: Harry Styles is a big, big teen hearthrob at the moment, particularly in Britain. One Direction is ridiculously popular (if you don't know the band, they placed seventh on The X Factor a while back). And now, scores of fans are going berserk once again, as Harry and Caroline's romance comes to light.

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Amazon FAIL: Amazon Recommended Me Monkey Butt Sweat Absorbing Powder

You just might get some for Christmas.

You might not be able to see this well enough, which is probably a good thing as the image is terribly disturbing to the naked eye. I was doing a little Christmas shopping on Amazon tonight and checked to see their recommendations and was mortified to discover--well, not mortified enough not to report it to all my invisible and imagined fans on the Klat network--that I had been recommended Anti-Monkey Butt Sweat Absorber.

Personally recommended by the Amazon program that creates such recommendations.  

My first reactions? Gross. Disgusting. Absolutely gross and disgusting. (You get the idea.)

Happy Birthday, Britney Spears!

Pop star turns the big 3-0, celebrates comeback

It's hard to believe, but pop star Britney Spears is now 30 years old. The singer marked the major milestone in her life on Friday, in a year that saw her launch a pretty impressive musical comeback and a wildly successful tour to support her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale. I'd say she's having a banner 2011, wouldn't you?
It's awesome to see Britney getting older, because that means that, well, she's surviving. Despite a horrific past few years, Brit Brit is hanging on, and hanging in. She's got two beautiful children, too. And yes, I'll be the first to admit that I jumped on the whole "Brit's Gone Crazy" bandwagon a few years back, but I'm thrilled to say that despite what everyone thought at the time, Britney made it through. She's back, and she's better than ever.