R.I.P.

The Legendary Voice Of Etta James Goes Silent

Staff

LEGENDARY SINGER ETTA JAMES, whose evocative voice ranged from blues to jazz to pop and rock, died today, just five days shy of her 74th birthday.

Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, James died from complications of leukemia and dementia, according to news reports.

MIA

Jersey Shore: We Have A Sad Situation

By Karen Malmquist

TEAM MEATBALL FINDS ITSELF IN A TANGLED MESS, Pauly tries to use sex to fill the hole Vinny’s left in his heart, Deena cries over the loss of her soulmate and Mike has trouble closing a door.

TO THE MAT!

Report: Angelina Jolie Freezes Out Stacy Keibler On Private Flight

By Elizabeth C.

DO TWO SEPARATE RUMORS ABOUT GEORGE CLOONEY NOT LIKING ANGELINA JOLIE ADD UP TO ACCURATE?

Gossip Cop reports that Us Weekly is prepping a story claiming Hollywood hearthrob George Clooney doesn’t like the lady love of his bro Brad Pitt. Clooney, who bagged a Golden Globes for his performance in Descendants, reportedly thinks Angelina Jolie is “boring and not great company” and “can be mean to people.”

‘OPEN’ SECRETS

Gingrich’s Ex-Wife Claims Newt Wanted “Open Marriage”

By Elizabeth C.

RERPTILIAN-BRAINED REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NEWT GINGRICH wanted his exwife to share him with his mistress of six years, Callista Bisek, who’s now his third wife, according to new claims ABC will broadcast tonight.

WELCOME BACK

American Idol Doesn’t Miss A Beat On 11th Season Premier

By Karen Malmquist

STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! It’s been a decade since American Idol debuted, and besides being the gold standard in reality singing competitions, what helps keep the show ahead of the pack is its never-ending supply of madness.

Really, what other show has late night hosts creating segments called “Steven Tyler’s Creepy Leer of the Night”

AS ‘YEARS’ GO BY

Listening To The Years Go By

THE PERCEPTIVE HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN THAT TREES HAVE THEIR OWN STORIES TO TELL. But now artist Bartholomäus Traubeck has figured out how to listen.

GOSSIP TO GO GO

Love Celebrity Style: Rihanna Plays With Fire, Jennifer Lopez Indulges Her ‘Passion’ & Angelina Procreates Again?

By Elizabeth C.

RIHANNA LOVES THE WAY IT HURTS, JENNIFER LOPEZ RETWEETS SWEET NOTHINGS, AND BRANGELINA BIRTHS ANOTHER PREGNANCY RUMOR. It’s hump day for Love Celebrity Style.

STEPFORD HOUSEWIVES

Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: SURiously?

By Trisha B.

THE EXPANSION OF LISA AND KEN’S RESTAURANT SUR is complete. You know what that means. Get your fancy pants on, we’re going to a launch party. Gosh, I’m barely recovered from the grueling vacation in Hawaii. Let the air-kissing begin.

TARGET PRACTICE

Occupy Movement Hits Bullseye In March Against Congress

By Elizabeth C.

AT LAST, OCCUPY PROTESTERS HIT BULLSEYE IN TARGETING the main villains behind America’s increasing wealth disparity: Washington pols, Congress and even the Supreme Court.

QUEEN

Angelina Jolie Stars As The Evil Queen On The Golden Globes Red Carpet

By Elizabeth C.

HERE’S ANGELINA JOLIE GIVING HER PUBLIC A SNEAK VIEW OF THE performance she gives every day in her dressing room.

“Mirror, mirror, who’s the fairest of them all?, she haughtily whispers.