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Justin Bieber to Fans: Stop Acting Like Animals!

Justin Bieber is at it again. He’s taking his shirt off again on Instagram? He’s sticking it to Kourtney Kardashian (where it counts!) again in bed? He’s attacking members of the paparazzi for snapping photo? Okay, good point. We need to be more specific here. In this case, Justin Bieber is once again treating his fans like crap, making fun of them and mocking them simply because they are excited to be in his presence. Heck, those descriptions may be too kind to Bieber. He’s really trashing them in the clip below. Filmed by a fan in Australia, where Bieber is currently on tour, the following footage features Justin addressing a loud group of supporters who surrounded him while he tried to eat a meal in peace in between concerts. “The more you guys scream and act like animals, the less we can have a conversation,” Bieber condescends to his followers. “the more you guys scream and act like animals, the less we can have a conversation” TELL THEM @justinbieber pic.twitter.com/BnqzzSXkym — mandy (@imadgizzle) March 17, 2017 Just days prior to this incident, Bieber told a girl who asked for his autograph that she made him “sick.” This has become a very strange, disturbing and unfortunate pattern for Justin Bieber. In October, the artist blasted his own concert goes for dating to yell in support and excitement. “Can you guys do me a favor? Can you guys just relax for about two seconds?” Bieber asked at the time , going on to put his fans in their place as follows: “I get it, I get it, but I’m like two feet away from you. And I can hear you. I appreciate all the love, it’s amazing, but can you show it in a different way? Screaming is just so obnoxious… “I don’t feel like I’m being heard sometimes, and it gets a little frustrating. When I’m speaking, can you guys not scream at the top of your lungs?” A couple days later, Bieber dressed down another crowd , telling them he was “just trying to engage,” but if they kept being so loud, he’d stop talking and “just play the music.” And then a couple days after this incident, a frustrated Bieber stormed off stage due to the enthusiasm of his audience: Justin Bieber Storms Off Stage Finally, after continually showing such little respect for the people who have made him rich and famous, Bieber posted a lengthy message on Twitter toward the end of last October. “I simply feel like, if I didn’t use this platform to say how I truly feel, and if I didn’t use this platform to be the man that I know I am, and speak from what’s in my heart, then I’m doing myself injustice, and I’m not doing anybody in this audience any justice,” the singer rambled . He continued: “There’s going to be times where I say the wrong thing, because I’m human. But I don’t pretend to be perfect and I hope to God that, you know, I don’t say the right thing all the time because if that was the case then I’d be a robot, and I’m just, I’m not a robot. “There’s times when I get upset … times when I get angry, there’s times when I’m going to be myself on this stage… “All I was simply doing was wanting people to listen; to kind of hear me out a little bit. Certain people … certain cities aren’t going to want to hear me out, and you know, sometimes it’s my job to just say, ‘hey, I’m not going to try to force anything.’ “I just appreciate you guys tonight, listening to me and understand, and rocking with me. You guys are truly amazing.” Look, JB. We get it: it must be very annoying to feel like you are a piece of meat at times; to be gawked at and yelled at and maybe not really listened to as a human being. But one way to solve this problem would be to post fewer shirtless photos of yourself . Another way to solve this problem would be to gain some perspective. All celebrities must trade some privacy for a lot of wealth. You get to live your dream of working as a very successful recording artist and, in exchange, you must eat lunch while sort of being treated like a museum display. Case in point: So either do not go out to eat so often, or embrace your celebrity. You can’t have it both ways. You’re only rich and famous because of these same people that you now see as “animals.” If you need a break from the spotlight, go ahead and take it. Otherwise, shut up, apologize to your fans and realize that you have it pretty darn awesome overall. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber Hairstyles: From Cute to Creepy…

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Little Girl Steals Pope’s Hat, Hearts of Everyone on the Internet

We've said it before and now we can say it again: Pope Francise for ALL the wins! The beloved gay rights supporter stepped out to meet fans St. Peter's Square in Rome on Wednesday, stopping at one point to say hello to a man and a young girl. The little girl was named Estella Westrick, she was three years old, she was in attendance with her godfather… and she stole The Pope's hat upon meeting him! She gave it back quickly, we should note, but not before the surrounding crowd let out a loud and awkward laugh. Would The Pope be angry? Would the man get in trouble? Would the toddler get kicked out of the area? HA! Of course not! This is Pope Francis! He took the incident in awesome stride! “Right before she went up she was a little nervous. Then she stole his hat. It was hilarious. Everyone was laughing, including the Pope,” Mountain Butorac told CNN, adding: “It's her first full day in Rome. Who knows what she will get up to tomorrow?” Hopefully something equally hilarious and viral! Watch the hilarious clip now!

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Britney Spears Sex Tape: Actually on the Way?!

While many of her contemporaries have starred in homemade skin flicks, Britney Spears managed to avoid the sex tape craze of the late ’00s. (Brit showed an awful lot of bare flesh when she shaved her head , but that was an art film, not a porn, thankyouverymuch .) These days, Britney has a lucrative Vegas residency keeping her at home, and she’s living a life of (relatively) quiet domestic contentment. Her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James are 11 and 10 (!) and their mom, who turned 35 in December, largely keeps things on the DL. Thanks to the Internet, however, our wild days aren’t nearly as far behind us as we’d like to think. And the pop princess had some WILD days. According to celebrity gossip site Radar Online, a Britney Spears sex tape is currently being shopped around by an anonymous seller. This long-awaited footage, which Radar claims to have viewed and decided not to publish, reportedly shows Britney Spears fully nude.  And smoking a joint and “gyrating on top of a secret lover.” Smoking a joint while having sex? Really? We’re assuming this is bogus, but then again, at the height of her “f–k you, dad and Disney!” phase, it wouldn’t have been that outlandish. Not surprisingly, the website’s sources say Spears “is horrified this is happening to her after everything that she’s been through.” “She’s totally mortified and not coping well at all,” adds one insider, noting that the pop icon’s reputation is actually a big concern to her. Though her legacy seems pretty well cemented at this point, Britney reportedly fears that the emergence of a sex tape could undo it. Will this undo all that she’s worked for? “Every time she thinks she’s finally put the past to bed, something comes back to haunt her,” the Spears insider tells Radar . “A seedy sex tape is more than she can handle right now.” We like to picture a harried Brit setting down a bag of groceries, instructing her kids to wash up for dinner, then looking at her phone and being all like: “Dammit, not a seedy sex tape! Not today!” But in all seriousness, we can imagine her frustration, given the time that’s passed since she went off the rails and recovered so well. Britney is currently dating Sam Ashgari , and friends say she feels she’s finally found the contentment and stability she sought for so long. Excuse the pun, but since her teen years, life has been Chaotic . So much so, that last month, a god-awful Lifetime biopic  Britney Ever After  was released, chronicling her infamous dark period. The film even claimed the singer made a sex tape at the height of her fame, but like a Twitter-addicted president, no one took it seriously. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day though. Just saying. The fact that the dumbest biopic ever hacked up might soon be proven factually accurate could be the worst part of this whole thing. Just kidding, the worst part is the galling and terrifying invasion of privacy that stars like Britney are constantly besieged by. Never change, Hollywood bottom-feeders! View Slideshow: 21 Hottest Britney Spears Photos of ALL TIME

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Remembering Marilyn Chambers At Mr. Skin! [PICS]

Marilyn Chambers , one of the legends of swelluloid, would have been 62 today! Unfortunately she was taken too soon, just days before her 57th birthday in 2009. While she never rose to real super stardom, she also never lost her mind and renounced her filmography the way another of her contemporaries did. Going from hardcore sensation in Behind the Green Door to scream queen in Rabid , Marilyn transitioned well into softcore, and left behind a legacy that’s worth celebrating again and again! Take a look back at some of her sexiest and most hardcore moments after the jump!

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Selena Gomez Wardrobe Malfunction: Rogue Skirt, Nude Underwear Alert!

Selena Gomez suffered a minor wardrobe malfunction while on stage in Boston over the weekend, giving fans a full-on glimpse of her nude … underwear. If he’s not too stoned to see straight, Justin Bieber is MAD jealous of the fans at the 103.3 AMP Radio Birthday Bash at City Hall Plaza right here: While dancing in a backless ensemble, Selena flashed some (still technically clothed) crotch after the thigh-high split of her skirt opened at the front. Despite the minor wardrobe mishap, the 20-year-old beauty, who’s been linked to Austin Mahone and Ed Sheeran, went on performing like a champ. What do you expect from a pro’s pro? Gomez, whose debut solo album, Stars Dance , is set to be released globally July 23, is really coming into her own these days, not unlike her contemporaries. Speaking of which, there was also a Miley Cyrus wardrobe malfunction this weekend. It’s like they’re living parallel lives, minus the Twerking for Selena.

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Drake And Rihanna’s ‘Take Care’ Video: Frozen Planet

After years in the wilderness, Drake finally makes a video for the ages. By James Montgomery Drake and Rihanna in “Take Care” video Photo: Universal Over the past three years, Drake has risen from mixtape maestro to genuine superstar; the kind of enigmatic talent who can proudly embrace his “emotional” side one minute, then release the “Practice” video the next. And in doing so, he has carved out a rather unique niche in the world of hip-hop and R&B — and we’re not just talking about his sweaters. Often duplicated, but never replicated, there truly is no one making music quite like him. And yet, despite all that (and no offense to the wobbly, wonderful “Practice” clip), Drake has never made a truly great music video, or at least one that fits neatly into his maudlin, monochromatic world. Until now, that is. On Friday (April 6), Drake finally premiered his long-in-the-works “Take Care” clip. And yes, it was worth the wait. Full of massively icy landscapes, achingly tense slow-motion footage, artfully framed animals and, uh, Rihanna, it is basically Drake personified. Morose and masterful, slow-burning and incredibly sexual (even when it’s not supposed to be), it exudes both an incredible level of restraint and an over-the-top amount of pomp. It is very serious, very cold, very pained. Nothing much really happens, but at its conclusion, you feel like you’ve been through an awful lot (maybe a journey through the mind of Damien Hirst?). None of his contemporaries — not even the ever-obtuse Kanye — make videos like this, mostly because no one else can get away with it. Directed by Yoann Lemoine — who described the video to MTV News back in February as “very minimal” (he wasn’t kidding) — “Take Care” smolders with an underlying tension. You feel it in the sinewy slo-mo shots of bulls charging and birds taking flight, the gradual crumbling of icons, the shower of arrows and even the tender, charged embrace Drake and Rihanna share. And in that regard, the clip is also a perfect accompaniment to the track’s main bit of source material: Jamie XX’s lovely, languorous remix of Gil Scott-Heron’s cover of “I’ll Take Care of You,” which practically burns with want. And when the drums finally do break through, and Heron’s voice is echoing around the room, there is, mercifully, a release — one Lemoine shows with footage of burning trees and smoking earth. All the iciness melts away, and we’re left with something even more, something elemental. And you sort of feel like you need a cold shower. And because of all that, “Take Care” stands head and shoulders above most other videos, regardless of genre. Full of bold imagery and a tugging sense of regret and doubt, it isn’t merely art for art’s sake (though it’s easy to see Drake’s detractors dismissing it as such); it’s actual art. Welcome to the club, Drizzy; you’ve finally made one for the ages. Who cares if it’s been six months since Take Care was released? In the words of another misunderstood genius — the immortal Jack Horner — ” This is the film I want them to remember me by.” What did you think of Drake’s “Take Care” video? Share your reviews in the comments!

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Bruno Mars Brings “Runaway Baby" to the 2012 GRAMMYs

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He’s well-known for his high energy and catchy hooks, and Bruno Mars gave a killer performance at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards tonight (February 12). The “Grenade” singer showed up at the Staples Center ready to impress his contemporaries with his snazzy attire and silky smooth vocals on the song “Runaway Baby.” Bruno is nominated for a total of six Grammy Awards tonight, an accomplishment of which… Broadcasting platform : DailyMotion Source : Celebrity-gossip.net Discovery Date : 13/02/2012 02:38 Number of articles : 2

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‘X Factor’ Auditions Wrap Up With Teen Rapper Brian Bradley

Teenagers ruled final audition episode before Boot Camp. By Adam Graham L.A. Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell on “The X Factor” Photo: FOX Fox’s “The X Factor” wrapped up its audition rounds Thursday (September 29), sending its final batch of singers — including more than a few teenage contestants — to its version of Hollywood Week, known as Boot Camp. First up was Brian Bradley, who definitely had the X factor, if the X factor is massive self-confidence. The 14-year-old pint-size Brooklyn rapper stepped in front of the “X Factor” judges with the ego of a 10-times-platinum superstar. He said the reason he hadn’t yet been signed to a record deal was “politics, man,” and then picked a mock beef with Simon Cowell that led to him performing his original song, “Stop Looking at My Mom.” With its old-school boom-bap and instantly catchy hook, “Stop Looking at My Mom” came on as strong as Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair” did the first time you heard it, and the judges were instantly sold. Four “yes” votes later, Bradley was headed to Boot Camp. Bradley mixed brash overconfidence (he said his contemporaries were Jay-Z and Kanye West, and claimed in five years he’d be “better than Jay-Z”) with an endearing teenage innocence. After he was passed through, he said his plans to celebrate involved going home and jumping up and down on his bed. Bradley had so much confidence he could afford to let Jazzlyn Little borrow some. The 16-year-old was so meek onstage in front of the judges that it looked like if there were a hole for her to climb into, she would have happily disappeared from view. But when she sang Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Going Down,” the shyness melted away, and she gave one of the most powerful auditions we’ve seen on the show thus far. L.A. Reid praised her “superstar voice,” and Paula Abdul dubbed her “a little brilliant gem.” Of course she’s headed to Boot Camp, where her biggest obstacle will be belief in herself. The teenage parade continued with 17-year-old Cari Fletcher, a classically trained vocalist whom Cowell dubbed “boring” after her version of Heart’s “Alone,” though he decided to let her through anyhow; and Ausem, a duo made up of two 15-year-olds, Austin and Emily. The pair performed Christina Perri’s “Jar of Hearts” and the judges had much more confidence in Austin than they did Emily, but since they were a package deal, it was all or nothing. After much debate, Nicole Scherzinger gave them the “yes” they needed to advance in the competition, though it came with much reservation, and Emily already seemed nervous about meeting the challenge ahead. Viewers were also briefly introduced to 14-year-old Nick Dean, a Justin Bieber type who earned passing marks from the judges for his original song “Walk Away”; the Brewer Boys, a brother duo made up of 13-year-old and 17-year-old siblings; Paige Elizabeth Ogle, an 18-year-old whose animated version of Lady Gaga’s “Yo

Clarence Clemons, In Memoriam: The Big Man, In More Ways Than One

The iconic sax man for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band (and Lady Gaga) towered over contemporary music for nearly five decades. By James Montgomery Clarence Clemons Photo: Getty Images Clarence Clemons was affectionately known as “The Big Man,” probably because, well, he was a big man. Standing six-feet, four-inches tall — and nearly just as wide — he towered over Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band, and whomever else he shared the stage with during his five-decade career, casting a shadow as formidable as it was striking (it’s no wonder Bruce decided to lean on him, like some sort of lamppost, on the cover of 1975’s Born To Run ). But his physical size only told part of the story. Because Clemons was also a massive talent , a saxophonist as adept at filing an arena with his booming solos as he was providing a rock-solid backbone to Springsteen’s churning, yearning rock. He was the Big Man because everything ran through him, because he was capable of both taking the lead (like on “Jungleland”) and laying back in the cut (like on “10th Avenue Freeze Out,” where his presence definitely shapes the song, but at no point overshadows its other components), and because of the tones he charmed from his sax … crisp and clear-eyed, grandiose yet gritty, big yet decidedly blue-collar (just like he was), no one played like Clarence did. And when he died on Saturday at the age of 69 after complications from a stroke he suffered last week , not only did we lose a mountain of a man, but an icon as well. See photos of Clemons throughout his career. Simply put, Clemons was the most prominent sax player in popular music. And as proof, I’ll ask you to name any of his contemporaries. Chances are, you can’t; not because they don’t exist, but because they couldn’t begin to approach his stature. He was the go-to guy when the stars needed a session hand (recording with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Twisted Sister, and performing live with everyone from the Grateful Dead to Ringo Starr,) and, more recently, Lady Gaga tapped him to perform on her Born This Way album — he appears in her new “The Edge Of Glory” video , a move that no doubt introduced his sublime playing to a whole new generation of fans. Shoot, he even appeared on “The Simpsons,” “The Wire” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” where he played, fittingly enough, one of the Three Most Important People in the World. Remember Clemons with us on Facebook. In passing, he leaves behind a catalog that’s nearly as massive as his frame: not only his notable guest appearances, but several solo albums (and records he cut with backing bands like the Temple of Soul and the Red Bank Rockers) and, of course, the myriad of albums he cut with Springsteen and the E Street Band. And it’s on those recordings — starting with 1973’s Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. and continuing right on through 2009’s Working on a Dream and last year’s reissue The Promise — where Clemons not only shone the brightest, but also showcased the reason why he earned his “Big Man” nickname. Sure, he burns on songs like “Badlands” and “Born To Run,” but listen to his work on songs like “Prove It All Night” and “Dancing in the Dark” (to name six dozen) … the times where he proves to be the Bigger Man, letting his fellow bandmates get their share, too. Rarely has there been a player so soulful and selfless … one so secure in his own status that he was willing to let others shine. It’s why Clarence Clemons will forever be known as “The Big Man,” and why, even in death, he still casts a formidable shadow over popular music and popular culture. He was the sax man’s sax man. To paraphrase Springsteen on “Freeze Out,” not only was the change was made uptown when the Big Man joined the band, but the mould was broken, too. Related Photos Clarence Clemons: A Career In Photos Related Artists Clarence Clemons Lady Gaga Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Bruce Springsteen

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Adele’s 21 Set To Debut At #1

Projected big sales come after a slew of the singer’s tour dates had to be moved to larger venues. By Alex Chapman Adele Photo: Jon Furniss/ WireImage Fame has never been Adele’s top priority, but these days, there’s no stopping the singer’s rapid rise in popularity. Adele’s star is only growing brighter on both sides of the pond. According to the singer’s website , a slew of her U.S. tour dates had to be moved to bigger venues to meet popular demand (she even added extra gigs in New York). In addition, according to Reuters, her latest album, 21, is projected to move as many as 300,000 copies by Sunday, guaranteeing a #1 debut in America. The 22-year-old has mentioned in the past that she has no desire to share the celebrity of her contemporaries. “I was just thinking, imagine being someone like Cheryl Cole or Katy Perry or Gaga, where you’ve got to be conniving to have a normal day,” Adele told Britain’s The Sun earlier this month. “That scares the life out of me. I don’t think I’d be able to carry on doing music if it got to that point. I don’t think it ever will — I don’t think I’m the kind of artist where that will happen.” The singer/songwriter has also mentioned that she prefers a smaller scene to an outsize stadium. “I can’t do arenas because I’m not [Lady Gaga],” Adele was recently quoted as saying. But don’t let the singer’s seemingly reserved mentality fool you: Adele wants her music to cross over to the States, even if she doesn’t desire the forceful spotlight that follows. “It’s a big deal in England,” Adele told MTV News of success in America. “I didn’t think I’d ever release a record here.” Have you checked out Adele’s latest album? Share your reviews in the comments! Related Artists Adele

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