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Cleveland Kidnap Victims First Appearance Since Rescue from Ariel Castro [VIDEO]: Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus & Michelle Knight Express Thanks

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 09, 2013 09:25 AM EDT

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight just made their first appearance since being rescued from a decade of captivity in the Cleveland home of Ariel Castro. On top of being kidnapped, the three young women were reportedly beaten, held and raped by Castro over the time of their imprisonment. Castro is now in custody and facing charges of aggravated murder for a forced termination of one of the women's unborn child. Further charges will be brought down upon Castro as well. Each victim speaks separately in this video, which was released at midnight by the PR firm hired by their families, but they do not talk about their life after being rescued. They mainly wanted to thank everyone for the support they have received. Read More »

Lauryn Hill, Prison 2013 [VIDEO]: 'Neurotic Society' Songstress Starts 3-Month Sentence for Tax Evasion in 'Minimum Security' Jail

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 03:03 PM EDT

Today, TMZ reported that R&B singer Lauryn Hill has checked in to a "minimum security type" federal corrections facility in Danbury, Connecticut. This is the first day of her 3-month sentence for tax evasion of around $1.8 million in earnings, which she initially said she did not pay due to situations involving danger to her family. Hill also singed a recording contract with Sony earlier this year to ease her financial troubles, but she has still been sent to jail. She will not be in isolation for the 3 months of her sentence but will be among the general population. Read More »

HANNIBAL Season 2 Updates, Dr. Lecter & Ballet [VIDEO]: Actor Mads Mikkelsen's Former Career, 2014 Episodes Feature David Bowie Dance Number?

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

NBC's new series Hannibal recently ended its first season but fans are already hoping for news on the upcoming second season airing in 2014. Showrunner Bryan Fuller last left us with the news that he had reached out to David Bowie to play Dr. Lecter's Uncle, Count Robert Lecter. No information besides the initial offer has come up, but we do have some sort of an update for you today. What exactly do you know about the actor who plays Hannibal Lecter? Read More »

Pearl Jam North American Tour Dates Announced, Fall 2013 [VIDEO]: New U.S. Concerts Timed for Upcoming Album & Singles from 'Black' Band

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Iconic rock n' roll group, Pearl Jam, has just announced a Fall of 2013 North American tour. This two-leg, twenty-four date venture kicks-off in Pittsburgh on October 11 and wraps in New Orleans with the band's previously announced headlining performance at Voodoo Music as well as Arts Experience during the weekend of November 1. The second leg of this recently announced North American tour will start in Dallas on November 15 and will end in Pearl Jam's hometown of Seattle on December 6. Tickets for this tour are available for purchase on July 27, 2013. Read More »

Amanda Bynes 2013, Twitter [PHOTO] Drake Enthusiast Calls Barack & Michelle Obama 'Ugly', President & First Lady Added to Long List of Insulted Celebrities

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 01:16 PM EDT

Everyone's favorite Twitter updater and former Nickelodeon star, Amanda Bynes, has once again targeted some high-profile names on her personal account. Earlier today she went after President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, and called them "ugly" on the popular social network. This means, of course, that the Obamas have now joined the list of big names insulted by Bynes, including Drake, Miley Cyrus, and Rihanna, to name a few. Read More »

Elisha Cuthbert Marries Dion Phaneuf [PHOTOS]: 'Happy Endings' Star Weds Longtime Hockey Player Love, Toronto Maple Leafs Captain

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 12:49 PM EDT

This weekend 32-year-old Canadian actress, Elisha Cuthbert, married her longtime love, 28-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf. The two, who were engaged in September of 2012, held their traditional wedding on Prince William Island at the St. James Catholic Church in Summerfield. The location was a personal favorite of the couple who often vacation on the island in the summer. Read More »

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez 2013 [PHOTOS]: Songstress Posts 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Reunion Pic on Twitter While 'Heartbreaker' Singer Tours

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 12:07 PM EDT

Just a few days after the former couple reunited for a Fourth of July Instagram photo, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are still heating up the tabloids but it looks like Gomez was enjoying another reunion this weekend. The former Disney star was out celebrating the 24th birthday of "Wizards of Waverly Place" co-star David Henrie with Jennifer Stone, another star of the show. Meanwhile, the "Boyfriend" singer was touring as usual, this time in Omaha, Nebraska. Read More »

MC Daleste Shot Dead at Concert, Daniel Pellegrine [VIDEO]: Fans Watch on in Horror, Brazilian Singer's Death Adds to Mounting Violence in Country

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 10:52 AM EDT

20-year-old up-and-coming Brazilian funk singer Daniel Pellegrine was shot to death while performing at one of his concerts over the weekend in Brazil. His fans knew him by his moniker MC Daleste. He sustained a single gun shot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital from the venue. Doctor's unfortunately could not repair the damage done by the gunman and his July 6, 2013, show in the Campinas area of Brazil's São Paulo turned out to be his last. Read More »

Kate Middleton Baby Gender, Due Date [PHOTOS]: Pregnant Duchess & Prince William Ask Lupo the Dog For Help With Choosing Name, Birth This Week!

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 10:12 AM EDT

Kate Middleton is due to give birth this week. Though the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly don't know the sex of their soon-to-born first child, it looks like they are pretty busy with the naming process these days. Whether the future heir to the throne of the United Kingdom is a boy or girl, the child's name is quite the big deal all over the world. So who is advising Kate and Wills on this incredibly important decision? Well, it looks like the Royal Couple have been seeking guidance from an unconventional source: their pet dog Lupo! Read More »

Niall Horan, Zoe Whelan Dating Rumors 2013 [PHOTO]: One Direction's Irish Heartthrob Ends Romance With Model By Completely Ignoring Her?

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 09:57 AM EDT

After countless rumors, hints and denials, it looks like the relationship between One Direction's Niall Horan and aspiring model Zoe Whelan is no more. Between an incredibly busy tour schedule and a controversial night with "Made In Chelsea" star Louise Thompson, fans can rest easy knowing that the Irish heartthrob is indeed single and it looks like he ended things in a pretty uncouth way, too. Read More »

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special 2013 [VIDEO]: David Tennant's 'End of Time' Fan-Made Prequel Explains November Episode & John Hurt

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 08, 2013 09:28 AM EDT

Over the weekend, we found out that John Hurt's character in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special, who had previously been a mystery, will serve as a "missing link" Doctor in the series' universe. Costume designer Howard Burden explained, "There was a gap between Paul McGann playing the Doctor and Christopher Eccleston, when we didn't see a regeneration, and John Hurt will fit into that gap. He is a past Doctor, not a future Doctor." So now that we know how the antagonist of the special fits in, what about the special guest protagonist, David Tennant returning as the Tenth Doctor? How will they work in the crossing of his timeline with current Doctor Matt Smith's story? Read More »

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson Flips Off Fans? [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]: Comment About Girlfriend Eleanor Calder Angers 'Best Song Ever' Singer

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 06, 2013 01:45 PM EDT

Earlier this week, One Direction member Louis Tomlinson was enjoying some time out with his girlfriend Eleanor Calder in Montreal when some fans decided to insult the young university student. Calder, an aspiring model, is used to the negative side of dating an international heartthrob, but nonetheless Louis did not take kindly to whoever was shouting insults at his beau. So he flashed the middle finger out of the back seat of his car. Read More »

Taylor Swift, Harry Styles [PHOTOS & VIDEO]: Songwriting Got 'Trouble' Songstress Through One Direction Heartbreak

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 06, 2013 01:02 PM EDT

It looks like Taylor Swift is letting everyone in on how she got over her break up with Harry Styles. According to a new interview with Coffee Break, the "22" songstress falls back on her job to help her get over heartbreak. In other words, she just writes more songs in order to put the past behind her. Considering most of her songs are about the subject of heartbreak and/or getting over it, it comes as no surprise that this is her method of dealing. Read More »

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