David LaChapelle Suing Rihanna Over S&M Video

When Rihanna released her video for S&M, I initially thought it must have been directed by celebrity photographer David LaChapelle. Surprisingly, it was not.

But seems like LaChapelle thought the same thing as I did. He sent this Tweet which he later deleted, “@rihanna The next time you make a David LaChapelle video you should probably hire David LaChapelle.”

LaChapelle is now suing Rihanna claiming her video copies the “feel, tone, mood, theme, colours, props, settings, decors, wardrobe and lighting” of eight of his images. You can see the still images on Daily Mail. I can’t say LaChappelle is wrong…

Here is Rihanna’s S&M video:

Billy Ray Cyrus: “Satan Is Attacking My Family”

Oh the heart-breaking price of fame….
Billy Ray Cyrus opened his achy broken heart to GQ and said he is worried about the health and safety of his daughter, Miley
He told the mag, “Somewhere along this journey, both mine and Miley’s faith has been shaken,” and he believes he and his children are “under attack by Satan.” 

In this open and gut-ripping interview, he tells the mag, For the record, to set it straight, I want to tell you: I’ve never made a dime off of Miley. You got a lot of people have made percentages off of her. I’m proud to say to this day I’ve never made one commissioned dollar, or dime, off of my daughter.”

Here are the excerpts from the interview:

On why he was a no show at Miley’s 18th birthday party:
“Because they were having it in a bar. It was wrong. It was for 21 year olds and up. Once again all them people, they all wanted me to fly out so that then when all the bad press came they could say, ‘Daddy endorsed this stuff.…’ If I would have went out there I would have been right in the middle of all this stuff that’s going on right now with the bong.”

On how he wishes there never was a Hannah Montana:

“It destroyed my family… I’d take it back in a second. For my family to be here and just everybody be okay, safe and sound and happy and normal, would have been fantastic. Heck, yeah. I’d erase it all in a second if I could.”

On why is Satan attacking his family?
“It’s the way it is. There has always been a battle between good and evil. Always will be. You think, ‘This is a chance to make family entertainment, bring families together…’ and look what it’s turned into.”
On his concerns for Miley
“She’s got a lot of people around her that’s putting her in a great deal of danger.. I want to get her sheltered from the storm. Stop the insanity just for a minute.”


On Miley being the next Kurt Cobain

“Kurt was one of those guys. That’s why I’m concerned about Miley. I think that Kurt’s world was just spinning so fast and he had so many people around him that didn’t help him. Like Anna Nicole Smith – you could see that train wreck coming… Michael Jackson. I was trying to reach out to Michael Jackson…I don’t know. I’m her daddy so maybe I’m a little sensitive to it, but now’s a real good time to make sure everything’s okay. An ounce of prevention’s worth a pound of cure.”

Lady Gaga: “Madonna Loves Born This Way”

Lady Gaga was the guest on the Valentine’s Day episode of The Tonight Show and totally charmed the pants off Jay Leno by saying: This is not just a talk show! I’m just an Italian girl from New York. This is the big time for me!”

When asked how she celebrated her Grammy win, Gaga said: “I don’t remember very much. I know it was fun. I do remember being called drunky Gaga at some point.”

As for her new single, Born This Way which a lot of people accuse Gaga of ripping off Madonna, Gaga told Leno: “You know, there is really no one that is a more adoring and loving Madonna fan than me. I am the hugest fan personally and professionally.”

And the feeling may be mutual. Gaga continued: “I got an email from her people sending me their love and support on behalf of the single. And if the queen says it shall be, then it shall be.” So, there you have it. If Madonna doesn’t mind the alleged rip, why should we?

Gaga made two big announcements during the interview. First one: She is taping a film about Monster Ball for HBO. Second one: Her new music video will be out very soon. 
Watch parts of the interview for yourself:

The Bachelor’s Brad Womack Talks About Monday’s Valentine’s Day/Sports Illustrated Episode – EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

Brad Womack of The Bachelor was at The Grove February 10, 2011 to talk with Extra about the special Valentine’s Day/Sports Illustrated episode of The Bachelor airing Monday night on ABC.

If you have not noticed, I love taking photos of this beautiful man – this is my second article on this Bachelor in the last few weeks. See the earlier pictures of Womack by clicking here.

Brad spoke about each of the remaining women during the interview, including Ashley Hebert, Michelle Money, Emily Maynard, and Chantal O’Brien. You will have to watch Extra for the full interview. Or, come back here for the story and more pics very shortly!

Celebs Twitpic From The Grammys

Here are what some photos stars like Eva Longoria, Lady Gaga, Ryan Seacrest, Usher, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars sent via TwitPic from the Grammy Awards!

Eva Longoria: “Ok girls around the world are soooo jealous of me now! here with @justinbieber!!

Eva Longoria: “Look who i found (Bruno Mars) at Grammys! Love his music!!”
Eva Longoria: “Me and @kimkardashian getting ready for Grammys!! Almost ready!!!”
Kim Kardashian: “Me with my 2 fav girls @JLO and @NickiMinaj
Nicki Minaj: “I like big butts and I can not lie… U otha brothas can’t deny…wen a girl walks in w/a itty bitty...”
Nicki Minaj: “:-)”
Lady Gaga’s stylist, Nicola Formichetti: “Gaga just won!! In Mugler !!”
Ryan Seacrest with Willow Smith: “#justwhipit”
Ryan Seacrest: “In the hotel beside staples center suiting up for E! Red carpet!”
This wasnt form Grammys, but the trio surprised fans at an LA Theater showing of Never Say Never. Usher: 

“We surprised some fans at #NSN3D @ Regal LA LIVE today Never know who you’ll see when you go to the movies @ LA LIVEProof from LA Live theaters yesterday.”

Usher: “working out the #grammys set with my boy @justinbieber – you gotta see this Sunday”
JLO: “On the way to the Grammies tonight…;-) Happy Valentines Day”
will.i.am.: “EM wins.”

Must Watch Video: TV News Reporter Invents New Alien Language, LIVE ON AIR

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

Serene Branson, a reporter for the Los Angeles CBS station, had the dream job Sunday night: To cover the 2011 Grammy Awards.

All the excitement somehow lead to this poor woman inventing a new language on TV. CBS is blaming the issues on a bad mic connection. Doubtful.


She was also checked by paramedics: “Serene Branson was examined by paramedics on scene immediately after her broadcast,” Branson’s station, KCBS, said in a statement. “Her vital signs were normal. She was not hospitalized. As a precautionary measure, a colleague gave her a ride home and she says that she is feeling fine [Monday] morning.”

For An Update On Serene Branson’s Official Diagnosis, Click Here.

Here is the original clip, accompanied by explanations of what could have cause the episode:

Watch Rihanna, Eminem, Adam Levine and Dr. Dre Light Up The Grammys

Rihanna hit the stage with Eminem at the 2011 Grammy Awards, performing their hit, Love the Way You Lie. 


Extra bonus: Adam Levine of Maroon 5 joined them on the piano! As if that wasn’t amazing enough, when the duo started I Need a Doctor, Dr. Dre and Skylar Grey decided to join the party.
Watch the performance below: