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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Lance Armstrong Will Discuss His Doping Scandal and Probably Shed a Few Tears With Oprah
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong will finally open up about those allegations of performance-enhancing drug use which saw him stripped of his seven Tour de France titles last year, cost him several lucrative endorsement deals and made him step down as chairman of his Livestrong charitable organization.
And who better to discuss the complete and utter destruction of his life with than Oprah Winfre
FOX Chief Thinks Britney Spears Did Fine on ‘X Factor,’ But Thanks for Asking
With rumors of Britney Spears' possible firing from 'X Factor' circling the internet and much speculation swirling about possible new judges, a FOX exec at the TCA winter press tour said he's still a fan of the 'Toxic' singer.
Second Autopsy Reveals Amy Winehouse’s Official Cause of Death
After Amy Winehouse's body was exhumed and an inquest was made into the cause of her death (again), it's finally been confirmed (again) that the 27-year-old singer actually did die of acute alcohol poisoning.
LeAnn Rimes Wants to Be an ‘X Factor’ Judge, But Jon Bon Jovi Apparently Has Better Things to Do
With another season of 'X Factor' blessedly in the bag and off our television screens, the search begins for new judges to try and save the sinking ship that is this ratings bust of a show.
And if you liked the messy duet that LeAnn Rimes did a few weeks ago, you're in luck -- you may get her on the show full-time. Meanwhile, Jon Bovi Jovi has given a definitive no.
Honey Boo Boo May Someday Be the Richest Redneck Since the Beverly Hillbillies
Say what you will about Honey Boo Boo and company, but despite the fact that they may cause celebrity car accidents, think ketchup and tomato sauce are the same thing and are convinced that vegetarians can't eat mayonnaise, they may be smarter than you think.
Case in point: Family matriarch Mama June has wisely set up trust funds for all five of her children/grandchildren.
Nicki Minaj Is Concerned ‘American Idol’ Will Damage Her Precarious Street Cred
High up on the list of things that shouldn't concern Nicki Minaj: becoming “too famous.” Yet the singer is incredibly worried that her new role as judge on 'American Idol' could do just that, even though it opens her up to whole a new audience of exactly no one since 'Idol' watchers already know who she is.
The Best Celebrity Twitter Feuds of 2012
Twitter has been giving celebrities a platform to air their opinions and what they ate for breakfast since 2006, and boy have they. It's also given them a place to interact with other celebs and share their grievances with one another.
This of course has inevitably led to a new form of communication: The Twitter slapfight, in which stars duel over the internet in 140 characters or less (often to t
Britney Spears Might Get Fired for Being Even More Boring Than the ‘X Factor’
It's been a rough few weeks for Britney Spears. She's the target of a ridiculous lawsuit, her mentee Carly Rose Sonenclar lost the 'X Factor' because LeAnn Rimes is a pathetic mess, and now she's being fired from her gig as a judge on the talent show.
Miley Cyrus + Liam Hemsworth Make the Internet Think They’re Married [PHOTOS]
Did Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth secretly get married and then slyly tell the internet about it by blatantly showing off their new rings in a recent series of Christmas photos Cyrus posted on the internet? Probably not.
More importantly: Does anyone care?
President Barack Obama Named Time Magazine’s 2012 ‘Person of the Year’
Hail to the chief -- and Time magazine's 2012 Person of the Year -- President Barack Obama.
Britney Spears Tops Forbes’ List of Highest Earning Female Musicians
Don't call it a comeback. Except do -- because Britney Spears has once again reclaimed her throne as the Queen of Pop, raking in more money this year than her fellow female singers.
And you thought that downward spiral into head-shaving and shoelessness spelled her demise.
Nicki Minaj + Beyonce Will Be Paid Millions Just to Have Some Fun on New Year’s Eve
To celebrate sticking it to those pesky Mayans and living to see 2013, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj will both make appearances at parties on New Year's Eve. Beyonce will make $4 million at hers, and Minaj - who can't seem to keep her boobs in her shirt - will score a $5 million paycheck.
Maybe because she can't keep her boobs in her shirt.