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Madonna Slammed by Malawi President Joyce Banda Following Visit
Malawi is Madonna's cause celebre. The singer has done a lot for the country, adopting two children from the region and building schools there. At least that's the media spin, since the country's president Joyce Banda has slammed the Material Girl after her visit to the impoverished nation and it seems to be a personal beef.
‘The Voice’ Blind Auditions Recap: The Coaches Continue to Fill Few Remaining Team Slots
On tonight's (April 8) blind audition episode of 'The Voice' -- the fifth of Season 4 -- the coaches continued to fill their teams. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Usher and Shakira are almost at capacity and we'll soon engage in the battle rounds...
Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date
There is a happy ending to this story! Last year, New Jersey teen Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom via a Facebook campaign. Despite everyone's best efforts, things didn't work out as planned. Luckily for McGuire, he's getting a second chance in more ways than one!
Best + Worst Dressed of the Week: Keri Russell, Kendra Wilkinson, Fergie, Kris Jenner + More
Leather seemed to be the fabric du jour for celebs this week -- we saw it in all sorts of cuts and pieces, from dresses to pants.
But while actress Keri Russell was a headturner in her long-sleeved, emerald green leather The Row dress, reality star Kendra Wilkinson looked like she wore a converted Hefty trash bag in her confusing and, well, trashy dress.
Norwegian Schools Reschedule Midterms for… Justin Bieber Concert!
Some schools reschedule midterm exams for things like, oh, we dunno, natural disasters or deaths in the family. In Norway, five schools have rescheduled their midterms so that the students can go see Justin Bieber perform in concert. Way to have those priorities in line, Norwegian school officials. Actually, this is a well-played and perfectly orchestrated chess move.
Shakira Files Countersuit Against Ex
Shakira, currently seen being extra cute as a new coach on 'The Voice,' has finally piped up about the $100 million lawsuit filed against her by her ex, Antonio de la Rua. She has filed a countersuit against De la Rua in the Bahamas, which is where ther formerly longterm couple lived.
Justin Bieber Monkey Update: Mally Is Doing Just Fine in German Shelter
Justin Bieber's monkey Mally -- no, not that one, that's Jerry -- is doing just fine. So PETA and other animal rights organizations can call off the dogs (!!!) regarding the situation that saw Mally quarantined in Germany, since his owner didn't have the necessary documentation to enter the country with it.
Lady Gaga’s Grandfather Dies
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lady Gaga and not just because the Louis Vuitton wheelchair-bound pop diva is still recuperating for hip surgery. Sadly, she is dealing with a loss, as her maternal grandfather has died.
John Mayer Talks to Ellen About Katy Perry Breakup [Video]
John Mayer was a guest on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and while he did address his breakup with Katy Perry, he didn't actually say much about it.
‘The Voice’ Blind Auditions — Coaches Continue to Fill Their Teams
The second week of blind auditions on 'The Voice' -- where the coaches flip their chairs around (or not) after listening to contestants sing -- kicked off Monday night.
Taylor Swift Performs ‘Drive By’ With Train’s Pat Monahan in New Jersey
Taylor Swift invited one of her "favorite lead singers of one of my favorite all-time bands" to join her onstage at the third sold-out show of her three-night stand in Newark, New Jersey last night (March 29.) Swift brought the pop-rock singer Pat Monahan of the band Train onstage to sing his band's song 'Drive By.'
Demi Lovato Returning for Second Season of ‘X Factor’
While L.A. Reid and Britney Spears have bounced from the merry-go-round that is the 'X Factor' judges panel after its second, ratings-challenged season, singer Demi Lovato is sticking around.