Lindsay Lohan’s Fur Obsession – Four Different Coats in Six Days!

Lindsay Lohan in London on January 2 (Hewitt/Splash News)We knew Lindsay Lohan had a lot of baggage – and she’s proving it yet again during her London jaunt! The 26-year-old has been photographed wearing no fewer than four different fur coats in the span of six days. And it’s not like she’s just grabbing these bulky pieces of outerwear from the closet in her posh Hollywood home (which recently received a reality TV makeover), she’s been traveling over the holidays with multiple stops on her busy itinerary.

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Although she has a tax lien against her, Lohan was clearly not worried about shelling out extra cash for airline baggage fees, packing multiple coats for her trip to chilly London. On Wednesday, for a dinner date at Nozomi with rumored beau Josh Chunn (Max George is so 2012 apparently!), Lohan wore all black, including a cropped fur jacket with a high collar. Now that’s not to be confused with the one she wore on Sunday while out partying with her wobbly looking 50-year-old mother, Dina. That coat was dark brown, but came down to her thighs. And Lohan clearly wasn’t trying to stay warm – the fur was open in the front and her legs were completely bare despite the frigid temperatures, which hit a low of 43 degrees.
Lohan out with her mother on December 30... (Optic Photos, PacificCoastNews.com) ...and shopping earlier in the day. (WeirPhotos / Splash News)
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Lohan also packed some colorful fur options – total essentials for overseas getaways we’re sure! Before partying with her dear ole mom, she donned a knee-length gray model for a shopping trip to Harrods. The coat, which she has worn before (funny enough during a trip to London in 2010), featured a black belted waist. And for her flight to London last Friday (she spent Christmas in New York with her mom and siblings), Lohan strutted through the airport in a flashy, full-length, multi-toned fur coat, which made us really glad we didn’t have to share an overhead rack with her. It was a lot of coat!
Seeing that blond-toned coat on the one-time “Mean Girls” star made us flash back to another famous Lohan escapade – when she famously swiped an $11,000 mink from a Columbia University co-ed nearly five years ago. If you don’t remember the episode, we’ll refresh your memory. In January 2008, Masha Markova was at a private party at 1Oak in Manhattan and when she left hours later she realized her coat, which was a gift from her grandmother, was gone. Fast forward two weeks to when she was flipping through a celebrity magazine and saw a photo of Lohan leaving the club on the night in question wearing the very same  coat. Needless to say, the fur flew! When Markova’s lawyer contacted Lohan’s attorney and threatened litigation, the coat arrived at the student’s apartment two days later. However, it wasn’t in pristine condition – it reeked of cigarettes and booze, and there was a tear in the lining. Markova ultimately sued Lohan and they reached a settlement out of court a year later.
The coat Lohan wore on the way to London on December 28... (Asadorian-Mejia/Splash News) ...reminded us of this one, which she was accused of stealing in 2008! (Splash News)
This coat debacle was one of the first sticky fingers incidents regarding Lohan. Of course, she was later convicted of misdemeanor theft for stealing a gold necklace in 2011 – and now faces jail time for that charge because she recently violated her probation.
Like we said – the girl has a lot of baggage!

Julianne Hough: ‘Mentally, Physically’ Abused As a Child

Actress and dancer (and Ryan Seacrest’s better half) Julianne Hough has recently revealed she was emotionally  and physically abused as a child dancer.
In an upcoming interview with Cosmopolitan, Hough explains: “I was 10 years old looking like I was 28, being a very sensual dancer.”  She continues, “I was a tormented little kid who had to put on this sexy facade because that was my job and my life. But my heart was the same, and I was this innocent little girl. I wanted so much love.”
Hough, now 24, reveals the abuse occurred while she was dancing in London. “I was abused, mentally, physically, everything,” she said.
The actress did not name her abuser or give further details, only noting  “I’m a very forgiving person, and I don’t want to hurt anybody. What’s past is past.”
Hough chose to reveal her childhood abuse along with the release of her upcoming film, Safe Haven, in which she plays a woman running from an abusive marriage.  It was actually Hough’s painful past that gave her the ability to play the role convincingly.
Director Lasse Hallstrom initially did not even want to cast her, only seeing the bubbly blonde from Dancing with the Stars.  “I had a perception that she was just a very light and charming girl that might not have the emotional range,” director Lasse Hallstrom said.
But Hough’s  Safe Haven co-star Josh Duhamel disagreed and persuaded Hallstrom to reconsider.
Duhamel argued to Hallstrom, “There is a sadness in that room, something more complicated that the character needed to have. And that’s what she has.”
In the film (based on a Nicholas Sparks novel), Duhamel plays a widower who falls in love with Hough’s character, once she escapes to small-town Southport, North Carolina. As the two begin a relationship, Hough tries to hide her painful past and hopes her abuser will not find her.
Safe Haven appropriately hits theaters on Valentines Day.

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Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper Breakup Caused By Britney Spears?

Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper have decided to breakup for the second time after the couple reportedly hit trouble in paradise around the holiday, and it didn’t take long for rumors to fly that Cooper is now hooking up with Britney Spears.
Saldana looked simply adorable as she posed in front of a festive Christmas tree with friends and her new rescue dog over the holidays, but perhaps the photo was really a sign of trouble in the relationship.
“Zoe had planned to spend the holidays with Bradley and his family in Europe,” one source told Page Six. “They all were going to Paris, but things didn’t work out between them. Zoe spent New Year’s Eve with friends in Miami.”
Before she departed to bring in the New Year in Florida, several sources discovered that Cooper and Saldana were having relationship troubles and it was only a matter of time before Bradley Cooper decided to break up with the 34-year-old beauty.
She must have known it was coming too, because sources said that the “Avatar” actress was very “guarded” while in Miami.
After the break up was a completely different story, however, as Saldana was spotted enjoying a private dinner with loved ones and didn’t seem very upset at all.
“If Zoe was upset over the split with Bradley, she didn’t show it,” a witness who was also at Catch Miami stated.
Bradley isn’t very upset about being single either apparently, but before the ladies start going wild “The Words” actor may already have another boo with quite a bit of the “X-Factor.”
Rumors have been flying that Britney Spears may get dumped from the “X-Factor,” but Bradley is likely to be right there by her side to scoop her up.
Sources have suggested that Bradley and Britney have been texting each other quite frequently after they met on the set of the third and final “Hangover” film.
Spears appearance in the film was supposed to be super secret, but now that she’s getting so close to Zoe’s ex the cat has definitely been let out of the bag.
“APPARENTLY BRITNEY AND BRADLEY COOPER ARE TEXTING IMAGINE IF THEY GOT MARRIED THEY WOULD HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN,” one Twitter user tweeted after hearing the rumors.
Of course, the excited all CAPS tweet made one point quite obvious – the rumors of the pop princess and the Hollywood hunk hooking up are only backed by a few text messages.
While that may be enough to raise an eyebrow or two, it certainly isn’t enough to suggest that these two will become love birds any time soon.
Either way it seems like Cooper doesn’t really care for the three strike rule. After the second breakup he appears to be ready to move on without his “The Words” co-star.
The pair broke up for the first time back in March of 2012 before rekindling their romance that fall.
The second breakup still comes as a surprise to some fans since the two were seem smiling and laughing together around Thanksgiving.
How could things go so wrong so fast?
While some sources are still pointing a finger at Spears, both Zoe and Bradley have remained mum about the real reason for the split.

Karrueche Tran, Rihanna and Chris Brown: New Year, Same Story

If you thought Chris Brown and Rihanna might have made a New Year’s resolution to keep their relationship ‘Nobodies Business’; think again. The duo could not resist taking to Instagram to let the world know they woke up on New Year’s together.
“Good morning! Still haven’t slept lol #hello2013,” Rihanna captioned the picture, where she is peeking out from under a black and white polka-dot comforter. Then, almost like a moth to a flame, Brown posted an Instagram photo of himself lounging in the bed – on top of the same black and white polka-dot comforter. The R&B bad boy later deleted his picture.
These two are definitely not ones for subtlety.
While the pair jetted off to Abidjan for business; as Brown continued his Carpe Diem tour, and pleasure; as the pair obviously spent New Years together, Karrueche Tran spent the New Year partying it up with her friends in LA. No word from her overly gossip-y camp (we’re looking at you Christina Milian) on her feelings about the newest development in the love triangle playing out around the world. But, anyone can guess that she’s not a happy camper.
Karrueche may have thought she had the upper hand by posting a photo herself in a shirt with Chris Brown’s cartoon likeness to Instagram on Christmas Day. However, RiRi reigned supreme again as she was spotted sitting court-side with her ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ ex at an LA Lakers game the same day.
Is it game, set, match for Rihanna in the saga among her, Karrueche and Brown? With reports of Ms. Tran’s beloved ex removing her tattooed name from his body in a gesture to prove to the ‘Diamonds’ singer that he’s serious about moving on with her – and only her, it is sure looks like it.
Is Tran really out of the picture for good? As we’ve all seen before, looks can be deceiving.
However, Brown reportedly painted Rihanna a picture – literally, in an effort prove his love and loyalty to her. A source told HollywoodLife.com that the ‘Carpe Diem’ tour star surprised his new boo with a painting of them to signify the beginning of this phase of their lives together.
“He painted this picture of him and her together and it’s [amazing]… It’s him and her together – she’s looking forward and he’s kissing her on the cheek. Chris painted the gold necklace around her neck that he got her and at the bottom he wrote “you’re my girl for life,” the source said.
That’s a nice gesture. However, I’m sure Rihanna would appreciate her ex practicing fidelity – or at least discretion – more than a painting that signifies his feelings.
If Karrueche hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution to move on, she should.

The Kardashian Curse And Kanye Career Suicide?

The Kardashian Curse is alive and well. As Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have announced they are expecting, fans have begun to worry that Kanye’s image will now fall under the infamous family’s curse.
Apparently, there is scientific evidence that dating or marrying a Kardashian sister is bad for a star’s image. Stephen Master,  the SVP of Sports for Nielsen (which measures everything from a star’s individual popularity to TV show ratings) measured the “N-Score,” a formula that tallies an athlete’s popularity, of men who dated or married a Kardashian sister. It was discovered that the three sports players (Lamar Odom, Kris Humphries and Reggie Bush) who were involved with them experienced a dramatic dive in the public’s perception.
The effect has been dubbed the ‘Kardashian Curse.’
Outside of Reggie Bush, there weren’t many folks who were checking for Odom or Humphries. The former LA Laker and winner of the Sixth Man of Year award was at least known in the sports world; but Humphries wasn’t even widely known to die-hard basketball fans. So while each man’s image may have taken a hit in the court of public opinion, at least they were finally relevant to the public-at-large. As they say in Hollywood, ‘there is no such thing as bad press.’
For Kanye, the Kardahsian curse cannot hurt his image more than his reported diva-like attitude. The mega star’s hi-jinx have included hijacking a live broadcast during the Katrina Hurricane relief efforts to alert the nation that ‘President Bush doesn’t care about Black people;” flipping out after various music awards shows for not winning the awards he thought he deserved and a slew of other actions that have tainted his image far worse than the Kardashian curse ever could.
If the N-score ratings for the others who have dated Kardashian sisters is any indication, then Kanye can expect the fan base he does carry to begin to see him in a negative light.
Somehow, though, it’s doubtful that he would even care.
Mr. West appear thrilled about becoming a father, having announced Kim’s pregnancy at a live show in Atlantic City on New Year’s Eve. Rumors are swirling that Kris Jenner, Kim’s overbearing ‘mom-ager’ is happy for the couple, but wanted them to sell the news of their pregnancy to the highest bidder.
Oh, that Kris Jenner is always looking out for number one – herself.
Because Kanye announced it to fans for free (gasp!), it’s reported that Kris now wants to take control as the couple’s publicist in order to do what she does best…pimp out her family for maximum profit.
However, Kanye is much too much of a control freak to allow Kim’s mother free rein in how this pregnancy plays out in public. In an episode of ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ it was shown that the ‘Watch the Throne’ rapper completely overhauled Kim’s closet. And he reportedly chooses her clothes for public appearances and even directs her clothing choices for their dates. With Kanye commanding that type of control over Kim, there’s no telling just how nasty a power struggle would be between Kanye and Kris Jenner.
Seeing as Kanye West is not afraid to be the outcast in society, it’s doubtful that he’d care about being the outcast in the Kardashian family. Fans and haters alike will no doubt be fascinated to see not only how the Kardashian curse will play out for Kanye; but how his relationship with Kim’s control-wielding mother Kris Jenner will unfold as well.

Bethenny Frankel Wants to Borrow Katie Holmes’ Divorce Attorney

Bethenny Frankel and husband Jason Hoppy announced their separation around Christmas, but she is wasting no time in securing a good divorce lawyer. Frankel has reportedly asked recently divorced Katie Holmes for advice on good divorce attorneys. The ‘Skinnygirl’ brand mogul is said to be seeking the same high-priced, high-profile attorney Ms. Holmes used in her divorce from Tom Cruise. Sources report that Frankel made it her mission at Andy Cohen’s Bravo holiday shindig to find Katie Holmes’ and get the scoop on the divorce lawyer she used.
An inside source said, ‘Bethenny seemed a bit drunk and made a beeline for Katie Holmes and abruptly asked her, ‘I need a good divorce lawyer, can I have yours?’ Ever the lady, Katie handled herself with grace and did eventually hand over her attorney’s information.
Frankel’s brash attitude and matter-of-fact style won her fans on the Bravo reality TV show, ‘The Real Housewives of New York.’ She went on to star in her own reality show with her soon-to-be ex-husband Jason Hoppy, ‘Bethenny Ever After’, which showed the couple’s journey from marriage to parenthood. It was clear to anyone watching that the pair was the epitome of the phrase ‘opposites attract,’ but they seemed to make it work. After just two short years of trying, however, and the pair is ready to call it quits.
Rumors began swirling about the couples marriage soon after the cameras stopped rolling. Frankel admitted to being a control-freak during therapy sessions aired on ‘Bethenny Ever After’ and friends of the couple say she had a hard time leaving her hard-nosed work ethic at work. The former chef reportedly brought a combative attitude into her marriage with easy-going partner Jason and it was a recipe for disaster.
The duo share a daughter and two and a half year old daughter Bryn. No word on how Frankel and Hoppy plan to arrange the custody agreement. However, with Frankel’s professional life in full swing as her new syndicated talk show is set to debut this year, her soon-to-be ex might have the upper hand in future custody hearings. The division of assets might be a bit less messy, as sources claim that Jason signed a pre-nupitual agreement that greatly favors Bethenny in the event of a split.
Both parties have expressed sadness over the split. Bethenny took to her Twitter saying “I am heartbroken. I am sad…We will work through this as a family.”
Two years of marriage isn’t a long time. Do you think the Hoppy-Frankel clan did their best to save their marriage?

Brandy Thrilled Over Engagement and Kim Kardashian Pregnancy

Brandy Norwood is engaged to her music executive boyfriend Ryan Press and has been rocking her stunning ring with pride. Meanwhile, she’s also dishing out some good parenting advice for soon-to-be mommy Kim Kardashian.
A lot went down over the holidays, and for Brandy she got the best gift that Santa could possibly bring – an engagement ring.
The R&B singer and actress partied along side her fiancé in Vegas for New Year’s and couldn’t help but speak up about the surprise engagement and the big Kimmy K baby news.
“I’m very happy,” she said about her engagement to Press. “I’m definitely on Cloud 20.”
It seems like the proposal (and the right man) came just in time in Brandy’s life because the gorgeous star admitted that at one point she threw in the towel when it came to love.
“At one point I gave up on love, so to have this feeling and for it to be like the first time, with the person I feel like God has created for me to be with, it feels magical,” she explained with a bright smile on her face. “And I want it to stay like this so every married couple that we have been meeting over our vacation, I’ve been asking them, ‘So what’s the secret?’”
Ray J’s sister got the usual answer – communication.
“Communication is the key, clearly,” she continued. “So we’ll see what this thing does.”
Although the former Moesha actress was surprised by the proposal, her intuition almost spoiled the surprise. She explained that she felt like something was going to happy even though she wasn’t sure what.
“It was a surprise but I felt something was gonna happen,” she admitted. “It was definitely a surprise.”
Press was one lucky man to have managed to surprise his then-girlfriend, because when her gut feeling wasn’t about to ruin the surprise friends and family were.
According to the “Wildest Dreams” songstress she had been hearing a lot about a ring from close friends and family, but it wasn’t until after the proposal that she realized all her loved ones were dropping some major hints about the big moment.
Either way, Press was successful in surprising his now fiancée. In fact, she was so shocked that she almost didn’t accept the proposal… well, she almost forgot to anyway.
“Your imagination does the moment no justice,” the 33-year-old mother of one explained. “I said ‘Oh my God!’ so many times that I forgot to say ‘Yes!’ He was like, ‘Yeah, are you gonna marry me or not?’ It was good.”
As far as the details, the couple hasn’t worked out the details yet but they are certain that a destination wedding is out of the question.
“We have a lot of homies that probably won’t come if we have a destination wedding so I wanna keep it as local as possible,” Norwood said.
Meanwhile, the gorgeous and slim bikini ready mother of 10-year-old Sy’Rai Iman Smith had some mommy advice for Kanye West’s soon to be baby mamma, Kim Kardashian.
“I’m very happy for Kim and very happy for Kanye,” she exclaimed. “I was looking at pics of them online and they look so happy. I’m really happy for her.”
After expressing her excitement after the baby on the way, she revealed that the key to being a good mommy is remembering your own days as a child.
“The key to being a good parent is to remember that you were once a child and I think if you have that perspective, everything flows.”
Well congrats to the soon-to-be newlyweds and good job to Mr. Press who managed to turn his fiancée into a diamond lover with that impressive rock.

Evelyn Lozada Explains Chad Johnson Photos

Photos of Evelyn Lozada and Chad Johnson at dinner together sparked rumors that the couple had reunited, but Lozada quickly explained that the photos are not what they seem.
A few days ago photo after photo was released of what appeared to be Evelyn Lozada and Chad Johnson back together and holding hands, and fans were sure that they were going to rekindle their relationship.
It seems like Ev and Rihanna have more in common than just rock hard abs. Just like RiRi, Lozada dropped her restraining order against the man who had in the past sent her to the hospital.
The Basketball Wives reality star quickly divorced Johnson, but it didn’t take long before they seemed to be getting closer and closer.
Lozada’s situation is so similar to that of Chris Brown and Rihanna that even she decided to speak up for the Bajan beauty.
Shortly after defending the “Diamonds” songstress, however, it was time to focus on defending herself.
Ev quickly took to her blog to explain that the dinner with her ex-husband wasn’t about him, it was about his daughter.
“It seems as though things have gotten a wee bit out of control,” Lozada started as she prepared to do some serious rumor control. “I attended a dinner with Chad’s daughter, not only because I love baby girl like my own, but to support Chad and his fan appreciate dinner.”
We can understand wanting to be in his daughter’s life, but holding hands with her daddy is another story.
Of course, the fitness guru was quick to explain the hand holding photos as well.
“While at the dinner, several photos popped up on the Internet of Chad and I holding hands, while in the process of blessing the food,” she explained. “The blogs made last night seem as though, we walked hand and hand into the restaurant announce a reunion, which wasn’t the case.”
We actually believe Ev. One photo actually shows her pulling her hand away from Chad as he attempted to grab her hand upon entering the restaurant.
While it does seem likely that the pair wasn’t reuniting that night, however, it does seem like they are headed down that path.
“I care for Chad, we are friends and we love one another,” Lozada continued. “…however we are still separated, not living under the same roof and working on ourselves because we have a long way to go.”
For now the fitness blogger is focused on working on herself and trying to leave her table climbing days behind her.
“I appreciate the love from so many of you and right now I’m still working on becoming a better person,” she wrote. “Chad and I are attending therapy separately, meeting with a Life Coach and trying to figure out how to work on our individual selves and navigate through this entire ordeal.”
In other words, perhaps the reunion is in the cards but only after both celebs achieve their goals of becoming better people.

Samuel L. Jackson Pushes Reporter to Say the N-Word (Video)

Jamie Foxx, Quentin Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson have created a divided set over ‘Django Unchained’. To splash some water on the heated or maybe more fire depending on your perspective, Samuel L. Jackson thought it best to make a white reporter squirm in his seat over the N-word.
During an interview with television reporter Jake Hamilton of Houston’s Fox affiliate, Sam said he wouldn’t answer any questions about his use of the N-word in the new Quentin Tarantino vehicle, “Django Unchained,” unless Hamilton said the N-word.
“There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the usage of the N-word in this movie,” Hamilton said to Jackson.
“No. Nobody. None,” Jackson interrupted, clearly relishing the moment. “The word would be?…”
Jackson then gave Hamilton and ultimatum.
“We’re not going to have this conversation unless you say it,” Jackson told Hamilton.
“I don’t want to say it,” Hamilton responded.
Jackson even asked Hamilton if he’d ever said it.
“No, sir,” Jackson said.
“No,” Hamilton said.
“Try it!” Jackson implored him, enjoying himself a little too much.
Hamilton then asked Jackson if he would say the word.
“No, f— no,” Hamilton said.
Hamilton finally gave up, but added that it was a great question. To which Jackson responded, “it wasn’t a great question if you can’t say the word.”
While critics have questioned the frequency of the use of the word in the film, Tarantino and the film’s other African-American stars, Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington, have defended it, saying it was appropriate to the time. Spike Lee said he’s boycotting the movie because it’s an insult to his ancestors.

Source: Atlantablackstar.com

Brangelina Wedding: Did Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Secretly Marry?

Rumors were buzzing around New Years that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, affectionately known as Brangelina, may have secretly married on Christmas Day.
According to UK tabloid The Telegraph, the longtime couple secretly became husband and wife on Christmas Day in the Caribbean’s Turks and Caicos Islands surrounded by their children, Pitt’s parents and other extended family.
Utilizing strategically hesitant language, the tabloid reported Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt “might have given the world’s press the slip and tied the knot while the paparazzi were busy tucking into turkey.” Naturally, the story caught search engines by storm, as media outlets have been monitoring the couple with untiring scrutiny since they announced their engagement in April.
However, despite the popularity of the wedding report, as with all Brangelina rumors, there’s a possibility the story is not true. This time, The Telegraph in particular is being blamed for intentionally spreading false details about the alleged Christmas day nuptials. Vanity Fair attacked The Telegraph for questionable reporting in an article titled “The Anatomy of a Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie Wedding Rumor.”
Vanity Fair claims The Telegraph story raises  a larger discussion of reporting ethics and tabloid culture. “What the article lacks in substantiation and sourcing, it makes up in descriptive detail about Donna Karan’s Parrot Cay estate where the rumored wedding allegedly happened” said the Vanity Fair article.
When it did supply facts, The Telegraph report also used very predictable and known information, such as the attendance of Pitt’s parents or the names of his brother and sister-in-law.  Why The Telegraph would lead with such a shaky story is unclear. Given the explosive Kanye West/Kim Kardashian baby announcement, no celebrity news outlet was short on story ideas January 1.
What really did or did not happen with Brangelina on Christmas day remains unclear.  Earlier this fall,  Pitt confirmed to People the long-time couple would marry “soon.”  Pitt added the ceremony will be “all about family.”
Pitt’s report to People remains the last official word from the couple, and reps for both stars have yet to comment on the possible Christmas Day nuptials.

Fantasia’s Gay Marriage Remark Draws Harsh Criticism

Fantasia Barrino may or may not believe in gay marriage but she certainly learned the hard way that voicing your possible opposition on the matter would land you in hot water. Fantasia highlighted issues like the legality of gay marriage and weed in some states across America in an effort to question an assumed unwarranted backlash she’s received for her relationship with Antwaun Cook.
Fantasia wrote on her Instagram,
“I Rise ABOVE IT ALL!!! THE WORLD IS GONE MAD. KIDS, THE GOVERMENT, THE church House… Everybody Trying!!!!!!!,” she wrote. “It’s a lot that going on that the Bible speaks about we should Not be doing. Weed legal in some places, Gay Marriage Legal BUT YET IM JUDGED!!! Im not doing Nothing for you… My Life!!!!”
It didn’t take long before her comments drew some harsh criticism, namely against the topic of gay marriage.
According to THR, Fantasia and her manager both responded in an effort to quiet the backlash,

“Comments made by Ms. Barrino through her Intragram account were recently taken far out of context, and the purpose of this release is to set the record straight,” read the statement. “Ms. Barrino is not now, nor has she ever been an opponent of the LGBT community. She has supported and performed at numerous events that are sponsored by the LGBT community. Whether it’s through a live performance or placement on social media, Ms. Barrino uses every opportunity to reach out and connect with her fans, all of her fans.”
The Grammy winner later took to Instagram with a pink photo lined with Hello Kitty images and a rebuke of Internet bloggers in her own words.
“It has been brought to my attention that something I said was taken out of context,” she said. “I, Fantasia Monique Barrino, don’t judge anyone because I don’t want to be judged. The gay community is one of my largest supporters. I support the gay community as they support me. Bloggers please stop misrepresenting the facts.”

What do you make of Fantasia’s comments and backlash?

Sofia Vergara Exposed, Dress Torn During Fiance’s Fight in Miami Club

What could lead Sofia Vergara’s fiance Nick Loeb to fly off in a jealous rage; a rage that eventually got him kicked out of a Miami hot spot while he and Vergara rang in New Year’s?
Another man, that’s what.
The sexy siren was seen taking a picture with what was presumably a fan and her fiance was not having it. Eyewitnesses reported that the couple had been arguing previously that night and once Sofia snapped a picture with a stranger, Loeb began arguing loudly with her. Also, there was a reported dust up between Vergara’s fiance and someone at a VIP table close by. The argument got so heated that Loeb and the unidentified person began pushing and shoving each other. Security was called to the scene to remove Loeb from the club. Reportedly Loeb was on edge because Vergara’s ex-boyfriend Chis Paciello was hosting them in VIP.
“Nick seemed tense around Chris, who was hosting them in the VIP section, even though he and Sofia are just friends.”
Wow.
According to the NY Post,

“Sofia stepped in to try to calm the situation, but somehow she ended up getting pushed and shoved also. Her strapless dress was torn or pulled down in the melee, exposing her cleavage in front of other people and her son Manolo who was so offended he left the club.”
“It was crazy. Nick was pulled away from Sofia and those at the next table by security guards, who dragged him out of the VIP section and threw him out of the club.”

Double wow. Totally embarrassing.
It took four security guards to remove Loeb from the club and they threw him out of the back door . That is definitely not a great way to bring in the New Year.
That was the second party the couple attended that night. Previous to the VIP fight, the couple looked cozy and in love as they rang in the New Year at the Delano Hotel.
This isn’t the first instance of trouble in paradise for the pair. Just before it was revealed that they were engaged, rumors were flying that Vergara and Loeb were breaking up over repeated arguments. The couple surprised a few when they became engaged instead of single.
It’s rumored that Vergara forgave her fiance that night and the couple have moved along from this incident.

Ke$ha Claims She Was Forced to Sing “Die Young”

In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, radio stations across the country are dropping Ke$ha’s single Die Young from their playlist. The song’s constant repetition of the words “we’re gonna die young” is now apparently deemed inappropriate for airplay. As I’ve stated in The Illuminati Symbolism of Ke$ha’s “Die Young” and How it Ridicules the Indoctrinated Masses, the entire imagery of the video and of the live performances that accompanied the song were about glorifying death and ritual sacrifices. All of this was interlaced with Illuminati symbolism, hinting that the whole thing was yet another way of the elite to push a culture of death on the masses.
In reaction to this backlash, Ke$ha took to Twitter and posted an unexpected comment: “I did NOT want to sing those lyrics and I was FORCED TO.”

Ke$ha’s tweet as captured by MTV.com

This tweet was later deleted because it probably pissed off her bosses.
But who exactly forced her to sing those lyrics? Why was she credited as a writer of the song? As I stated in the Die Young article:

“In reality, Ke$ha didn’t do anything for any LOLs. She did not direct the video. She is just performing what she is told to perform, like most pop stars. The fact of the matter is: Illuminati symbols are becoming more prevalent because that was the plan all along – to gradually make them part of popular culture. The occult elite is revealing itself and the masses are dancing to their tunes.”

Pop stars have no control over their careers, they are puppets used to push Agendas. Die Young was all about celebrating the sick culture of death that is prevalent in mass media today. Ke$ha’s temporary tweet gave us a small glimpse of the coercive and forceful nature of the music industry and how it imposes content on stars.
It apparently took a mass shooting to make some people realize that there is something sick and unhealthy in popular culture. I am not for censorship of any kind, but for people to wake up and reject the crap that is pushed on them. Let’s hope other tragedies won’t be needed to make more people see the obvious.

Despite the Doom and Gloom Pt. 2: My 2012 Holiday Message

2012 is coming to an end and, boy, was it a crazy one. Once again this year, I tried my best to bring you the one-of-a-kind information and analyses you can only find at Vigilant Citizen. I’ve always made it a point to prove that it is possible to write about the topics discussed on this site without being pushy, preachy, alarmist, hateful or completely delusional and I hope that I proved it again this year. While it is not always easy for me to stay on top of things and to write about some topics, it is nevertheless with great honor and pleasure that I do so. I’ve always enjoyed expressing myself through writing and, everyday, I thank God for the opportunity of reaching people while doing what I love. This website is truly a labor of love and the amazing feedback I receive daily from VC readers never fail to keep me motivated.
I am however not the only one who contributes to this site. This year again, the VC community came through with thousands of great comments and forum posts, enriching the site with a wealth of information and opinions. Due to the diverse nature of this site’s readership, there are often disagreements and heated debates but, when everything stays respectful, I consider this a very good thing. Opposing and confronting opinions has always been a healthy exercise that ultimately profits to everyone involved, so I’m all for it. What is truly important is that ideas and issues that are completely ignored by mass media are being discussed in a real and uncompromising matter. So I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to contribute to this site and to enlighten others, no matter the opinion.
I’d also like to give a special shout to the moderators of the VC Forums who did their best to keep the community striving and to Egersis who proofread dozens articles this year. Thank you all for your time and dedication.
That being said, this year also brought its fair share of problems and challenges. I had to deal with issues that made me realize that some people are actually trying to hurt my work and my credibility. I had to deal with heavy and sustained DDoS attacks that caused the site to be down for several days, attempts to hack the site, as well as threats and harassment by e-mail. Also, in what appear to be attempts at character assassination, I discovered that some people are spreading fabricated rumors about me on other websites and forums. As a lover of truth, reading outright lies about me is upsetting, but I guess that’s the price to pay for telling it like it is. I cannot control those who are trying to do me harm – and my only response to them is a quote from the immortal Johnny Cash:

Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand
Workin’ in the dark against your fellow man
But as sure as God made black and white
What’s done in the dark will be brought to the light
You can run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Run on for a long time
Sooner or later God’ll cut you down
Sooner or later God’ll cut you down

Fortunately, I know that most readers of this site are discerning enough to realize that my only goal is to provide information based on research. I’ve always urged people to never unconditionally take my word and to look up everything for themselves. This site was never intended to provide “all of the truth” or “all of the answers” (I am still seeking the truth myself) but rather to be a starting point, an incitement to begin a quest for knowledge. My suggestion to true truth-seekers is to research information from several sources and to use your own mind and reasoning to come to your own conclusions. If you believe that you are more enlightened than others because you’ve started following another shepherd, the sad fact is that…you are still a sheep. I personally never wanted people to blindly follow me. Quite to the contrary, I am looking to encourage people to think for themselves. That’s what the world desperately needs right now.

Don’t Get Lost

Researching about the true motivations of the elite can become a disturbing and consuming exercise. It is easy to become angry, bitter and disgruntled about what is discovered. Yes, realizing that the elite is a sick, twisted and outright evil group is very unsettling and leads to lots of questioning. But, in the end, we must not allow ourselves to be sucked into “their” world and become obsessed with their culture of death. We must live our own lives to the fullest, according to our own values and, more importantly, we must never forget that life is still breathtakingly beautiful. I often say that for each minute one spends learning about the ugly truth in the world, one must spend five enjoying its beauty. If we become angry, bitter and depressed, we’ve lost and they won. It is not enough to know about their plans, we must carry out OUR plans. “They” are definitely trying to debase us from what is real, right, pure, good and authentic to make us accept their values, but we don’t have to accept it.
The greatest thing about being Vigilant Citizens is that we can recognize mass media BS, laugh at it, completely reject it and go on living the life we want to live. No obsessing about superficiality and materialism. No being scared to death by the news trying to push an agenda. No worshiping celebrities. Just real, basic, timeless values based on morals and principles – all concepts that are deemed uncool nowadays but that are nevertheless the roots of a strong person and of a strong community. “They” want to weaken these roots in order to make the masses more suggestible and manipulable. Strong values indeed cause people to say “NO, I won’t do anything for money; NO, I won’t neglect my family; NO, I won’t be in debt for materialistic crap; NO, I won’t fall for mass media lies”.
In the end, this is what VC is all about: Understanding the deceit in this world in order to avoid it. So, please after researching the truth about the elite, do not despair nor become bitter. Seize the moment, go outside, enjoy nature, breathe fresh air, spend time with your friends and family, cook a tasty meal, read a great book, play a musical instrument, follow your dreams and give a horse a great big slap on the ass because, despite the doom and gloom, life is still beautiful. In today’s world, slaves are chained through their minds. As easily as they can chain you with propaganda, you can break these chains with truth and vigilance. And then, you are free to do whatever you want.
So Happy Holidays to everyone and remember that, no matter how grim it might get, truth and righteousness will always prevail!

Brandy PUTS IT DOWN On "Rockin New Year's Eve", COVERS Rihanna's "Diamonds"

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Brandy turned out a few of her hits last night on Dick Clark's "Rockin New Year's Eve."  Watch her performances inside and see her cover Rihanna's "Diamonds."

Newly engaged songstress Brandy was seen arriving at Lavo in Las Vegas where she performed for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. She snapped pics with her fiance' Ryan Press and rapper J.Cole.

B-Rocka had a stellar 2012 where she mounted a successful comeback and released her chart-topping Two Eleven disc.

She hit the stage twice to rock two of her singles off the album.
Watch Brandy perform "Put It Down" here:
Watch "Wildest Dreams" here:

NYE DAPPER DONS: Jay-Z Takes Over Barclays With Chris & Gwyneth + Nas Rocks Radio City With Elle Varner (PICS & VIDEO)

While his wife was tearing down the Wynn Hotel over in Vegas last night, Jay-Z hit the stage at the Brooklyn Barclays Center to perform a New Year's Eve concert with ColdPlay.

Meanwhile, his homie Nas rocked out in Manhattan at Radio City Music Hall with Elle Varner.  Pics inside...


Jay-Z put on his tux for a dapper night of music at the home of the Brooklyn Nets, the Barclays Center.  And he asked Chris Martin, his wife Gwyneth Paltrow and their kids come on stage at the stroke of midnight to dance around on stage.
Peep the video of their countdown and "Run The Town" below:
And at the after party inside the arena:

Bridget Kelly performed and Adrienne Bailon was there of course.

Over in Manhattan at Radio City Music Hall:


Nas made his way to his show with his daughter Destiny.
Opener Elle Varner tweeted pics of her and Mr. Jones' sexy self before the show.

She looked fab in a silver mesh and sparkling dress as she kicked it with her friends after the concert.  Fab times.
Here's 2 videos of highlights form Nas' big performance as he ran through his hits "Bye Baby, "The Don" and more from Life Is Good:

And he didn't leave off his classics like "One Mic" and "It Ain't Hard To Tell".

You can also check out Elle busting out her hits from her debut album Perfectly Imperfect:

HOSTESSES With The MOSTESS: Nicki Minaj, Monica And Lala Anthony HOST NYE PARTIES

Nicki Minaj, Monica and Lala Anthony are each starting off 2013 with a steady cash flow as they each hosted big New Year's Eve bashes. See where the ladies ended up and how they partied it up inside.....

Beyonce and KimYe weren't the only chart-toppers who headed to Las Vegas for NYE. Rapper Nicki Minaj hosted a huge celebration at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace Resort and Casino.  And she donned a shockingly simple (for her) gold metallic dress she likely had to have 10 men get her inside of, and her sparkling Louboutin pumps.


Before her NYE bash, Nicki performed in Dubai where she talked about her 2013 plans saying, "I’ll get started really quickly on my clothing line...Then I’ll get started working on my third album.  We might do a new video for I am Legit or High School so that’s something that’ll be fun.“

And with "American Idol" getting ready to start on January 16, Nicki's on her hustle and staying away from drama saying, "...And about Mariah Carey we are two adult women and we had a disagreement, not that big a deal. I think the world has made it into a bigger deal than it really is.”

Also, Nicki and her ample ASSets will also be going solo as MAC's VIVA GLAM girl in February when she's also launch her new lavender colored lipstick for the company.

Down in Pembroke Pines, Florida......

Monica was seen hosting a party at Cafe Iguana Pines.



Monica's flew solo as she kicked it with her friends.  Before she made a mad dash to Miami to kick it at friend & fellow basketball wife LaLa's party.

Over in Miami.....

Lala Anthony hosted a NYE party at Room Service on Miami beach.

Monica rushed over from her own party and chilled with La and Rico Love.

Lala's BFF's Dice and Po also rang in the new year at the club.  Fun times.