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Character In Crazy Love Dies 54 Years After Being Blinded By Spurned Lover-Turned-Husband

By Elizabeth C.

SHE WAS THE BEAUTIFUL CENTRAL CHARACTER IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST CRAZY LOVES STORIES. Linda Pugach, who married the man accused of hiring goons to splatter lye on her face, died this week in New York City. She was 75.

Pugach became a tabloid sensation in 1959 when her married ex-lover, lawyer Burt Pugach, was charged with orchestrating an attack that left her blind in one eye. He served 14 years in prison for the crime; when he was released he divorced his first wife and married Linda.

SMOKING DOPE DOESN’T CUT IT

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Snoop Lion Burns Rastafarians By Co-opting Symbolism

By Jacob Wittich

IS SNOOP LION IN THE RASTAFARIAN DOGHOUSE?

Bunny Wailer, former drummer of Bob Marley And The Wailers, is reportedly upset with Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) for his exploitation of the Rastafarian community in order to sell records.

Wailer tells TMZ that he’s upset with Lion’s “fraudulent use of the Rastafari Community’s personalities and symbolism” in his upcoming project, Reincarnated, which will include an album, a photo book and a documentary about his spiritual enlightenment.

LITTLE PEANUT IS ANGELO

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Adele’s Necklace Inadvertently Reveals New Son’s Name?

By Elizabeth C.

WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE FLORID COCKNEY POURED OUT OF ADELE’S MOUTH after learning that a pap snapped a photo of her wearing a necklace adorned with her son’s name.

The secret’s out, no thanks to the British songstress: Adele gave birth to Angelo James Konecki.

APPRECIATES THE ‘FEMININE FORM’

Kanye’s Ex-Beau Says Kim Kardashian Fits His ‘Brand’

By Elizabeth C.

IT’S ALWAYS INTRIGUING HEARING INSIGHTS FROM PAST LOVERS, AND double down on that truism when it comes to celebrities. Now, Brooke Crittendon, West’s former girlfriend of two and a half years, is sharing her thoughts on Weezy’s new lady love, Kim Kardashian.

“For Kanye, what other person besides Kim Kardashian is there?,” Crittendon, 31, tells Britain’s Sun newspaper. “There’s Halle Berry, J-Lo and Beyonce but they are all taken. She fits into his brand.

“Part of being untouchable is having what other people want. It’s about saying, ‘Everybody wants her and she wants me.’ That makes sense in Kanye’s world.”

ON TOP OF MUFFIN MOUNTAIN?

Is Latest Justin Bieber Rumor Reason Why He Reigns On Twitter?

By Jacob Wittich

HE’S ALREADY THE PRINCE OF POP, NOW JUSTIN BIEBER ASCENDS TO THE TITLE OF Twitter King.

Monday night, Bieber surpassed Lady Gaga to become the most-followed person on Twitter, claiming the throne with more than 33 million followers.

Gaga has reigned as the Queen of the 140-character set for over two years now, having surpassed Britney Spears back in August 2010.

SNACKIN’ ON NEWSBITS

Whack Wednesday: More Mad Men, Less LiLo & Heaping Helpings Of Dungeons & Dragons

By Miz J

YOU GUYS. Mad Men is almost back. HOLY SHIT CONTAIN YOURSELVES, THOUGH, cause it’s not coming back until frigging APRIL. And this time, just like all the other times, Weiner is skipping ahead a few years.

The last time we saw this motley crew, the year was 1967 – and while some speculate on what Dapper Don would look like in not-so-dapper leisure suits, we’re wondering about the next time we see Joan — will her signature swagger be replaced with a more awkward fidget as she navigates the office in itchy, clingy polyester? If you think it won’t happen, ask your grandmother about the dress she wore to your mom’s graduation -and brace yourself for a level-8 eyeroll.

SNIFF SNIFF

Watch Steve Harvey Get Teary Reconnecting With Early Backers

By Elizabeth C.

PREPARE YOURSELF WITH HANKY: Here’s Steve Harvey reconnecting with long-lost supporters who gave him a credit line to begin his comedy career.

For a show celebrating his 56th birthday, staff at the Steve Harvey show arranged a satellite visit from Harvey’s former employers from Cleveland. The TV personality turns into blubber when he’s greeted by Rich and Becky Liss of Orlando, Fla., who hired Harvey as a carpet cleaner three decades ago when he was 26 years old. When Harvey began pursuing comedy, the couple extended $11,000 in credit to Harvey at their travel agency.

FIRE & ICE

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Hell Frozen Over

By Elizabeth C.

BITTER COLD TURNED CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS’ BATTLE AGAINST A 5-ALARM WAREHOUSE BLAZE INTO AN ICE SCULPTURE. Smoke was spotted coming from the boarded warehouse In the City’s Bridgeport neighborhood about 9pm and quickly spread throughout the 5-story building. “It looked like hell was on the next block,” nearby resident Jaime Lamus told NBC Chicago.

ARE WE THERE YET?

Snooki & J-Woww: Last Call At Club Uterus

By Karen Malmquist

LORENZO, WHY SO STUBBORN? On Tuesday’s Snooki & J-Woww, Nicole is nearing “D” day, but the baby is giving her hell on the way out.

Nicole is experiencing the worst pain of her life, crying and saying she’s over being pregnant. Jionni comforts her and says that she’ll feel better soon.

Meanwhile, Jenni and Roger throw a barbecue, and while they’re quietly sitting on the deck together, her dad goes into Uncle Nino mode. Roger gives him some swim trunks, so he hops into the hot tub with the bikini-clad Renee. Although she’s laughing, Jenni says that he’s turning into Vinny’s infamous uncle, to which he says, “I don’t have a cane. I have another kind of wood!” What a class act.

‘TRIGGERS UPWARD SOCIAL COMPARISON’

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Study Finds Envy ‘Rampant Among Facebook Users

By Elizabeth C.

FEELING JELLY, FACEBOOK LURKERS?

German scientists have authored a study finding that envy is ”rampant” on the social media site, particularly among those who are less likely to engage socially rather than observe.

“Envy on Facebook: A Hidden Threat to Users’ Life Satisfaction?,” concludes that users who lurk on the sidelines — “passive followers” — are most jealous of the social butterflies collecting ‘likes’ like pollen. And the posts most likely to provoke jealousy are photos of travel and and leisure activities, followed by social interactions and family.