07.24.11 by Joshua Goldfinch

Youtube Bans Lady Gaga’s Account

One of the most viewed musicians on YouTube now has her account banned on multiple violations.

The guys at RemondPie have described exactly why Lady Gaga’s (real name: Stefani Germanotta) was banned:

“It’s believed that angry bosses at Media Interactive Inc. insisted YouTube take down the page, featuring music videos from hits such as “Judas” and “Poker Face”, after footage she uploaded of an appearance on Fuji TV’s show SMAP X SMAP.  The 10-minute performance featured her alongside popular a Japanese boyband SMAP performing a medley of songs from her latest album, “Born This Way”. It is believed s

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07.24.11 by Jesse Alsop

Pauly D to join Britney Spears on tour

The favorite DJ of “Jersey Shore,” Pauly D, aka Paul DelVecchio, will perform alongside Britney Spears during her Femme Fatale tour in August, says Us Weekly.

“Britney is one of my favorite performers and certainly one of this generation’s most influential artists,” DelVecchio, 30, told the magazine. “It’s an amazing platform to connect with my fans around the country.”

In January, DelVecchio told Billboard that Spears’ album “is amazing — like, I can’t even believe it.” He explained that he and Spears have the same management, so he was able to get an early listen of the album.

“I will be playing her tracks in the club, they’re so good,” he said. “I think this is gonna be one o

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07.23.11 by William Havelock

Amy Winehouse Dead at 27

Singer Amy Winehouse was found dead Saturday at her North London home, according to BBC News. She was 27.

“We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer,” her record label, Universal, says in a statement. “Our prayers go out to Amy’s family, friends and fans at this difficult time.”

The Grammy-winning singer, who had a history of substance abuse, was in rehab as recently as June.

The singer also canceled a planned European concert this summer after a disastrous kick-off concert in Belgrade.

Kelly Osbourne is one of many celebrities who expressed their shock at sadness over Winehouse’s death. “i cant eve

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07.22.11 by Jesse Alsop

Doug Hutchison of ‘Lost’ marries 4 8 15 16-year-old country singer and pageant beauty

“Lost” actor Doug Hutchison, who played Dharma Initiative leader Horace Goodspeed, wed an aspiring country singer 35 years his junior in Las Vegas in May. And we do mean junior. Courtney Alexis Stodden is 16, an also-ran for Miss Teen Washington USA last year. For those of you a little hazy on the math, Hutchison is 51.

“We’re aware that our vast age difference is extremely controversial,” the couple says in a statement to E! News. “But we’re very much in love and want to get the message out there that true love can be ageless.”

In case you were wondering, 16-year-olds can marry in Nevada with written notarized parental consent, which they got. (And in case yo

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07.22.11 by Jesse Alsop

Star Report: New webmaster Garfield: Spidey’s always in style

The new Peter Parker says it’s never too soon for another “Spider-Man” movie.

Andrew Garfield, who plays Peter and his superhero alter-ego in next summer’s “The Amazing Spider-Man,” said Friday at the Comic-Con fan convention in San Diego that his take on the Marvel Comics icon is a departure from Tobey Maguire’s, which concluded just four years ago after three films.

Though it’s a short turnaround for a new version, lifelong Spidey fan Garfield says people need a hero such as Peter.

“We love it. We need it. We need his strength, we need his joy. We need to see that guy swing among the buildings of New York City. We all love that guy. We all dreamed of being him,” Garfield, 27, said in an interview.

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