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.
Cassandra Rose
Amanda Bynes’ Parents Denied a Conservatorship as Her Lawyer Tries to Get Her Sprung
Amanda Bynes' parents went to court today, trying to prove to a judge that their daughter was a danger to herself and others and should therefore be placed under a conservatorship.
But alas, their request was denied. At least for the time being.
Rihanna Fined Almost 50 Grand for Blowing Off Court Depositions
Rihanna has apparently been pulling a Lindsay Lohan, read: blowing off court depositions. But now a judge has had enough, fining her an amount that may be larger than your annual income.
RuPaul, Miley Cyrus, Wil Wheaton + More in Celebrity Tweets of the Day
Today on Twitter (July 25) no one made any Christmas in July references, which made us super sad pandas. It was also Thursday, which really means pre-Friday. (Dear Rebecca Black, kindly make a 'Friday' follow-up called 'Thursday' so we can mock it on the regular.)
Coco Rocha + Ashley Greene – Celebrity Doppelgangers
If Coco Rocha and Ashley Greene's strong bone structure makes them look alike, it's only because they're both models (or at least used to be) and are therefore required to have cheekbones capable of cutting steaks.
Of Course Kanye West Won’t Be Prosecuted for Attacking That Photographer
Turns out Kanye West, who recently attacked yet another paparazzo (one who wanted to sue him this time), won't be prosecuted for his actions. And none of it has to do with the fact that no one knows what his actions ever are.
Dumb Celebrity Quotes – Who Said This?
This artist obviously rapped about raping someone and then denied it, claiming, "Woman is the most precious gift known to man. It was a misunderstanding with a lyric, a misinterpretation where the term 'rape' wasn’t used ... Hip-hop don't condone that."
Even As a Child, James Van Der Beek Had Swagger – Photo of the Week
If you ever find yourself in a dark alley with actor James Van Der Beek, don't worry. He's not really a martial arts expert.
Alec Baldwin Returns to Twitter + Has Big Hashtag Plans For His Tombstone
Rejoice, citizens! After deleting his Twitter account in a fit of rage last month, Alec Baldwin is back.
But don't expect another rant. From what we can tell, he's just been using it to retweet jokes about Anthony Weiner's press conference on National Hot Dog day.
Roger Ebert + Michael Lerner as Mayor Ebert in ‘Godzilla’ – Celebrity Doppelgangers
It definitely wasn't an accident that the mayor of New York played by Michael Lerner in the 1998 American remake 'Godzilla' was both was named Mayor Ebert and looked suspiciously like late film critic Roger Ebert. He even had a loyal sidekick named Gene. Very creative, guys.
That Creepy Guy Won the ‘Meet Taylor Swift’ Contest – So the Radio Station Canceled It
A radio station in Boston recently held a contest wherein the winner would get to meet Taylor Swift, but when a 39-year-old man won after a friend enlisted the help of the internet, the station pulled the plug. Maybe because the dude had expressed great interest in smelling T-Swizzle's hair.