Cassandra Rose is a freelance writer and an avid bibliophile with a B.A. from Rutgers University in English and Medieval Studies. On the rare occasion that real life isn't getting in the way, she spends her free time being snarky under the Twitter handle yrchmonger and contributing to the literary blog Bibliomantics. She currently lives in New Jersey where she was raised on a steady diet of Mel Brooks, British comedies and pop culture.
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2013 Emmys – Don Cheadle, Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell + More React to Their Nominations
The 2013 Emmy nominations were announced today (July 18), prompting many of the nominees to either jump up and down in excitement, pretend it's just an honor to be nominated, or just stand there in awe that the voters actually nominated some Netflix original programming.
Here are some of their reactions. (Bonus: This isn't the Oscars, so no one had to express faux-excitement and shock that people
Jason Sudeikis Lost Weight Thanks to Having Sex With Olivia Wilde
Want to lose weight and have fun doing it? According to comedian Jason Sudeikis, it's easy. All you have to do is be in a relationship with Olivia Wilde, spend a bunch of time sexing her up, and the pounds will just melt away.
How's that for an infomercial?
Charlie Sheen Is Now a Grandfather and Thus Officially an Olde Time Warlock
Charlie Sheen's daughter Cassandra Estevez had her first child yesterday (July 17), meaning that Sheen's tiger blood is successfully running through a third generation. Also that the 47-year-old is now a grandfather.
Robert Downey Jr., Channing Tatum + Hugh Jackman Are Hollywood’s Best Paid Actors
Things are going well for the super-heroic hunks of Hollywood, with 'Iron Man' portrayer Robert Downey Jr., White House savior Channing Tatum and Wolverine himself -- Hugh Jackman -- landing the top three spots on the list of Tinseltown's highest paid actors.
Mary-Louise Parker May Quit Acting Because the Internet Is a Cruel, Cruel Mistress
Former 'Weeds' star Mary-Louise Parker says she's pretty close to quitting acting, mainly because the internet is full of meanies.
Josh Duhamel Revealed the Gender of the Baby He’s Having With Wife Fergie [VIDEO]
Actor Josh Duhamel, husband of pregnant pop star Fergie, was on 'Live! With Kelly and Michael' today (July 17) and revealed the sex of their baby in a rather unorthodox way -- co-host Kelly Ripa held up blue and pink onesies, and Josh had to pick one.
This Week’s ‘Ask Amy’ Talks About the News [VIDEO]
This week on 'Ask Amy,' the magnificent Amy Poehler got an adorable question from a young person named Bobby (Bobbi?) about the best way to form one's own opinions, rather than just parroting one's parents.
Specifically, "It doesn't really seem like anyone's doing their own thinking, but everyone thinks they are right. How can we learn what's really going on, how can we learn from each other?
Richard Branson Pens Open Letter Honoring Cory Monteith’s Work to End Youth Homelessness
Cory Monteith was a Virgin Unite Ambassador seeking to end the plight of homeless youth when he suddenly passed away on July 13 at the age of 31. Now, to honor his memory, Virgin CEO Richard Branson has written a letter asking readers to continue that commitment.
Fergie’s Legally Changing Her Name to … Fergie
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie's real name isn't Fergie -- it's actually Stacy Ann Ferguson, but she's filed paperwork to legally change it to Fergie Duhamel.
A Stranded Dave Matthews Was Rescued by Fans En Route to His Concert [PHOTOS]
A couple on their way to see Dave Matthews in concert in Hershey, Penn. got quite a surprise when they saw a man who looked just like the singer stranded on the side of the road -- and it turned out to really be him.
‘Glee’ Star Matthew Morrison Dedicates a Song to the Late Cory Monteith
Following the sudden and tragic passing of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith on July 13, his co-star and friend Matthew Morrison took to the stage with a song dedication as part of his one-man show, 'Up Close and Personal with Matthew Morrison.'
Carly Rae Jepsen’s First Pitch Shows Why She’s a Singer and Not a Ball Player [VIDEO, PHOTO]
Cary Rae Jepsen threw the first pitch of the night at the Tampa Bay Rays' home game on Sunday (July 14), and it was simultaneously embarrassing and awful. As in, "accidentally throwing your bowling ball backwards" awful.
On the upside? She had an admirable sense of humor about the whole thing.