Posts Tagged ‘Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’

The Morning Mix: Ashlee Simpson Files For Divorce From Pete Wentz

Thu Feb 10 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?

:: First Fall Out Boy goes on an indefinite break, now this —Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz (not for much longer, anyway) are calling it quits after nearly three years of marriage, with Ashlee citing "irreconcilable differences" in the divorce papers. Well, at least the other Simpson sister will have a happy Valentine's Day with her new fiance. [MTV Buzzworthy]

:: Britney Spears is collaborating with will.i.am. Is there anyone left who hasn't collaborated with will.i.am? [EW Music Mix]

:: Taylor Momsen, we know you just love wearing something jaw-droppingly outrageous, but this outfit is barely suitable for an S&M club, and it certainly is not appropriate to wear to Justin Bieber's Never Say Never premiere. [Just Jared]

:: Cee Lo Green will have The Muppets as a backup band for his performance of "Fuck You" at the Grammys. So, this is acceptable, but Elmo hanging out with a pair of boobs is unconscionable?  [Spinner]

:: Glee creator Ryan Murphy is in talks to direct Willow Smith in an Annie remake. So don't be surprised if the Glee cast performs a mash-up of "Whip My Hair" and "Hard Knock Life". [Celebuzz]

After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »

Top 5 Pop Stars Who Should Never Act Again

Thu Nov 12 2009 by Becky Bain

Mariah Carey managed to validate her acting career by dressing down and taking a humble, supporting part in depress-o-rama indie flick Precious, which opened this past weekend. We can’t believe the reigning champion of Pop Stars Pretending to Be Actresses has done on-screen work people can actually enjoy non-ironically. Brava, Mariah. Our little hoochy-dressed girl’s all grown up.

Mariah’s earned our respect, but there are tons of other pop acts who, to paraphrase Mean Girls, keep trying to make this “acting” thing happen. It’s not going to happen!

After the jump, our Top 5 picks for pop stars who seriously need to leave acting to the professionals: More »


Eat It, ‘Les Miz’: Pop Music Takes Over Broadway

Tue Nov 10 2009 by Becky Bain

Britney Spears: The Opera? New Kids on the Block: The Musical? Could these fake jukebox musicals really become a reality? Well, considering how much influence pop music has on Broadway already… More »