There are lots of ways to make enemies in Hollywood and earn a reputation as a typical celebrity D-bag, but perhaps none of them are more baffling than chronic penny-pinching. After all, the vast majority of stars are fabulously rich, and now more than ever, most of them have done very little in the way of actual work to earn their fortunes. Add to that the fact that today's waiter might be tomorrow's A-list director, and celebrity rudeness makes even less sense. There have always been rumors about certain big shots mistreating “the help” (We're looking at you, Kendall Jenner .) but the new issue of Star magazine goes straight to the source to find out which stars have earned their bad reputations by taking testimony from longtime waiters, bus boys and bartenders at Hollywood's favorite hot spots. The tabloid has published a list of the biggest cheapskates, the worst tippers and the rudest customers in Tinsel Town, and we're happy to bring you some of the highlights. If you're planning to go out this weekend, please, please don't be like any of these people: 1. Gwyneth Paltrow Not surprisingly, Gwyneth cements her snobby reputation every time a waiter brings her the check. Sources say the actress blames her paltry tips on the fact that she’s “bad at math.” 2. Jennifer Aniston Apparently, Jen regularly visits a psychic named Fay. She pays Fay’s $150 fee, and seems happy with the services provided, but never leaves a tip. “Jennifer clearly thinks that Fay does a good job, because she keeps coming back for more – but it’s strange that she won’t leave a thank-you.” We’d say that’s more than MEDIUM rude. Sorry. 3. Mick Jagger Waiters and waitresses will get no satisfaction from the Rolling Stones frontman. One source tells a story about a time when Mick left a $10 tip on a $90 bill at a DC pizza joint. In fairness to Mick, tipping is a purely American custom. 4. Angelina Jolie Angie earned a spot on the list, but we’re totally fine with her alleged cheapness. A source says Jolie “makes it clear to her kids that they don’t need the nicest clothes. She wants them to realize that they are blessed compared to all the children suffering in the world.” And they always look perfectly happy and stylish to us! 5. Jessica Alba Despite being the CEO of a billion dollar company, Jessica reportedly takes frugality to a new level, refusing to give out free samples of her company’s products to even her closest friends. “She was way more generous when she had less money,” says a source. “Now that she’s loaded, she’s holding on to every cent like it’s her last. 6. Usher The R&B icon apparently thinks it’s acceptable to leave an autograph in lieu of a tip. Sounds like someone needs to show Usher the exit! View Slideshow
According to The Atlantic, the new technology will provide banks with a platform to review your Facebook friends, and if too many of them have poor credit, the bank can reject your application… The patent reads: When an individual applies for a loan, the lender examines the credit ratings of members of the individual’s social network who are connected to the individual through authorized nodes. If the average credit rating of these members is at least a minimum credit score, the lender continues to process the loan application. Otherwise, the loan application is rejected… Aaron Rieke, the director of tech policy at Upturn, says that it’s unlikely Facebook will make this feature available to financial institutions anytime in the near future… “It would really surprise me if they decided to get into the credit-scoring business, just because I think that’s going to make people feel panicked and uncomfortable.” [ MadameNoire ] “Native American” Dartmouth College Director Removed From Position Following Suspicion About Ancestry It looks like Rachel Dolezal has a spirit animal, and her name is Susan Taffe Reed. According to the Wall Street Journal, Reed, who says that she is of both European and Native American descent, was recently fired from her position as Dartmouth College’s Native American Program Director after multiple Native American tribes and Dartmouth alumni raised questions about her ancestry and tribal affiliation. Valley News reports that Reed’s new position with the college was announced on September 11. The announcement referred to Reed as “an ethnomusicologist and the president of the Eastern Delaware Nations.” Currently, the federal government recognizes three Delaware tribes as descendants of Native Americans cast out of their ancestral homelands centuries ago—the Eastern Delaware Nations is not one of them. And apparently, many of Dartmouth’s Native American alumni feel that the Eastern Delaware Nations is an organization filled with “pretendians.”… [ MadameNoire ] Lupe Fiasco Responds To The Game’s “Dollar & A Dream” Jab Most Internet savvy rap heads are well aware a streamrip of The Game’s anticipated seventh studio album, The Documentary 2 leaked a week ahead of schedule. If you’re not aware, we suggest you want to buy it on iTunes for the best quality listening experience but that’s besides the point. One of the records gaining traction amongst social media conversation is the Ab-Soul-featured “Dollar & A Dream,” where Game gives Lupe Fiasco a name drop that could be perceived in a variety of ways. “I put it on a head I ain’t talkin no toupee,” The Compton rapper spits. “I stayed the same ain’t go weird like Lupe.” Brother Fiasco would likely refer to himself as more refined than when he first entered the music industry circa 2006 and he offered up a response on his Twitter with the video for Radiohead’s 1992 debut single, “Creep.” [ HipHopWired ] Could A Follow Up To Lauryn Hill’s ‘Miseducation’ Be In The Works? [ VibeVixen ] Pope Francis — I Don’t Support Kim Davis [ TMZ ] Black Americans Would Be Hit Hardest By A Government Shutdown [ HuffingtonPost ] ‘Time Out Of Mind’ Makes A Definitive Statement About Homelessness [ StarPulse ]
Kaitlyn Bristowe and her Bachelorette winner, fiance Shawn Booth, are still publicly “together” and saying all the right things about their romance. Their actions speak otherwise, however, and louder. View Slideshow: The Bachelor Couples: Are They Still Together? Skeptical Bachelor fans who felt Shawn and Kaitlyn’s engagemen was a sham for the start may end up feeling vindicated before too long. A new report reveals that Booth and Bristowe aren’t even sleeping in the same bed, even as they’re keeping up appearances with their charade. This week’s edition of In Touch claims that they’ve already split; Shawn cheating on Kaitlyn has also been a persistent rumor of late. A witness dished to the tabloid, “They were so lovey-dovey. But, when the cameras turned off, they immediately stopped holding hands.” At Fashion Week, “Kaitlyn jumped on her phone while Shawn sat there checking out the beautiful models. They act like total strangers.” Other sources close to them say that fans at Fashion Week weren’t imagining the tension between Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe. It was real. An insider dished, “Kaitlyn and Shawn really did love each other at first. But, he was constantly on her about who she was texting and talking to.” “Shawn never showed this side of himself during the show. Kaitlyn eventually realized that she didn’t want to be with someone like that.” Still, the couple (or former couple?) are sticking it out, and not just because they want to make sure if this romance can stand the test of time. The magazine goes on to say that Kaitlyn and Shawn are faking their engagement and planning on keeping that going as long as they can. After all, even staying together means a big payout – just ask Jade Roper and Tanner Tolbert – so imagine the jackpot they’ll hit if they marry. True love. View Slideshow: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth: A Love Story
On Tuesday, Jim Carrey's on-again, off-again girlfriend Cathriona White committed suicide . The Irish-born makeup artist was just 30 years old. Yesterday, Ariana Grande sat for an interview with Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan and…revealed that Carrey is her number one celebrity crush . We're sure she didn't mean for her comment to be in poor taste, but given Ariana's history of embarrassing gaffes (and the fact that celebs virtually always get a chance to screen their interview questions in advance), you'd think she would've given a less cringe-inducing answer. On the bright side, rumors of Ariana dating Justin Bieber started circulating last month, so she certainly could've picked a worse Canadian to crush on.
Kristen Stewart and Alicia Cargile have broken up, according to a new report saying that the actress and her assistant girlfriend hit a rough patch. Reports of Kristen Stewart dating Alicia Cargile emerged earlier this year, despite the Twilight star’s carefully cultivated persona of wanting privacy. It certainly felt like Kristen was slightly open about the fact – or at least not denying – that she was in a lesbian relationship with her close confidant. They were often seen very cozy with one another, holding hands, cuddling, etc., and Kristen even spoke – gasp! – about how close they’d gotten. One tabloid even went so far as to report that the couple secretly married , citing a quote from Stewart (allegedly overheard proclaiming as much). That was clearly absurd, but still, the two seemed like they were involved in a legitimate romance … until reports surfaced this week that it’s over. Media reports claim that Kristen put the brakes on her relationship with Alicia and they split; the couple hasn’t been seen together in weeks now. These split rumors have not been independently verified. Then again, neither have reports tying the couple together in the first place. So … Can a possible, unconfirmed, non-couple even “break up”? View Slideshow: 28 Bisexual Celebrities
… The feature is called “Wi-Fi Assist,” [and] if not properly monitored, it can send your monthly cell phone bill skyrocketing. According to Metro UK, the feature is programmed to switch from Wi-Fi to 4G whenever the software determines that your wireless internet connection is poor. In other words, you could be laid out in your living room kiki-ing as you watch every silly video that pops up on your Instagram and Facebook feeds because you’re thinking your phone is hooked up to the Wi-Fi and out of nowhere, the iOS gods decide that your connection isn’t up to par and switches back to 4G. Hours pass… and just like that, you’ve used up half of your monthly data allowance in one sitting and U.O.E.N.O. [ MadameNoire ] How Washing Dishes Can Help Ease Your Mind After A Trying Day … The Wall Street Journal reports that researchers from Florida State University conducted an experiment on 51 students to explore the effects of meditating while washing the dishes. Almost half the of the group was encouraged to focus on their senses during the experience, for example: feeling the shape and texture of the dishes, feeling the warm water and taking in the scent of the soap. The other group was asked to read instructions that stressed proper dishwashing techniques. Each subject was then asked to wash 18 dishes. Those who practiced “mindful dishwashing” showed a 27 percent decrease in nervousness ratings and a 25 percent increase in mental inspiration ratings… [ MadameNoire ] Lil Bibby Stunts On Instagram With High School Diploma During the ongoing rise of the Chicago Hip-Hop scene, Lil Bibby has emerged as one of the city’s brightest stars but education was the last thing on his mind. Now, it appears that college is on the horizon for the young rapper after he posted a photo of his high school diploma via his Instagram page. Lil Bibby, born Brandon Dickinson, posted a photo of himself holding his diploma from Liberty High School, an official distance learning high school. The 21-year-old was beaming in the photo… From Lil Bibby’s Instagram: F**k it I’m going to College UCLA I’m Otw! I would like to dedicate this to @realsway @thehappyhourwhb my Moms and Gma. Knowledge is Power! And f**k all of my teachers that ever failed me. [ HipHopWired ] Mariah Carey Is Getting Her Own MAC Collection, And Yes, There’s Shimmer [ VibeVixen ] Terry Crews — I’m Like Tim Tebow … No Sex Before Marriage! [ TMZ ] Why It Isn’t Possible For Black Americans To Appropriate African Culture [ HuffingtonPost ] Hillary Clinton Wants Health Law Changed By Nixing ‘Cadillac Tax’ [ StarPulse ]
Reports of Angelina Jolie cheating on Brad Pitt with their kids’ nanny – a woman, Lena Gould – have taken the Internet by storm this week. As Jennifer Garner learned the hard way, hiring hot nannies can come back to haunt you. But who would’ve guessed Angie would do the cheating?! Alleged cheating. We repeat: Alleged. It’s far from confirmed that Angelina Jolie is now the female version of Ben Affleck or that Lena Gould is the female Christine Ouzounian . (We just had to write that sentence.) But according to an all new report, Angelina has gotten VERY cozy with Gould, even holding hands with her while out and about in public! Says an insider close to Jolie: “[Angelina] acknowledged she had bonded with Lena in recent months, spending long nights talking and massaging each other’s bodies.” Wait … what?! View Slideshow: 8 Stars Who Likely Shagged Their Nanny This revelation came after “Brad Pitt demanded to know what was going on between them, [noticing that] Angelina and Lena are inseparable.” “Jolie insisted that she and her nanny just shared an ’emotional connection,'” and reassured Brad he had nothing to worry about, apparently. Does he, though? Angelina is openly bisexual, so in that sense, it’s not out of the realm of possibility for her to hook up with Lena. Crazier things have happened. It’s also no secret that Angie and Brad have been on the rocks, and she was once his mistress, so it’s not like there’s no cheating history there. Maybe Angelina has turned to Lena to fill a void that Brad no longer fills? Or their affair is one of many reasons for Brangelina’s marital strife? No clue. But stay tuned. This could be the story that finally confirms what many have long believed was the inevitable demise of the couple … or just tabloid nonsense. View Slideshow: 28 Bisexual Celebrities
Dear Bossip , Me and my husband have been married for five years, and all those years I always have done everything. My husband is from Nigeria. I even put up all the money and fees to get him here. We have three children, two adopted by me before we got together, and our 2 year old that we have together. We were best friends for 8 years before even getting together, so naturally, I thought all would be great. I was wrong. Two weeks after having our son my husband arrived. It seemed once he arrived things would change. I was off from work after having our son and things were limited and stressful. You know when you start learning to live with someone full-time things change, such as arguments and problems. Many of the issues revolve around him wanting his name being added to my home. I had I thought gladly, but learning from my past mistakes something told me be careful. So, I told him that I would and I’d even sign an agreement if I knew he was contributing. I would be glad to add his name, and then I offered we could buy a new home. But, in the meantime, let’s learn each other and adjust to being a family first and get things worked out with so many changes happening. However, when our son turned six months old he left to go to another state saying he was only going to be gone three months because he wanted to get some job training. I told him it really wasn’t a good time to leave and he went anyway. By this time, I was thinking of quitting my job, but I returned to work and was taking our son to daycare, even though he agreed we would work different shifts to care for him because of the expense of daycare. All of this was happening, and I was about to tell him about quitting my job and possibly putting his name on the house. As this point I was still paying everything and I just did not want anymore issues. But, his approach stopped me in my tracks. His three month had turned in to almost three years with every little excuse of why he hasn’t moved back. Now, he’s in Atlanta, and he only comes home every three to five month for only a week. I pay all the bills in the home, and all the childcare for our children, including all the insurance. He asked me on several occasions to get loans ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 dollars. He said it was to help get his business started so that he can help take care of his family. I got the loans and still nothing has come of it other than my credit being ruin. I ended up being stuck paying the loans after he said, “Baby, no, I am going to pay the monthly bill.” I try to help every time he calls asking for money because he’s my husband and I want him to succeed. But, I told him that I have dreams, too, but I still have to take care of the family while pursuing them. I don’t think it’s fair to leave me hanging and putting everything on me. Also, every time I bring up that he is never here for our anniversary, birthday, or Valentine’s Day it’s a problem with him. The two times we did do something it was on our anniversary. I paid for everything just so that he would spend time with me on that day. I keep telling him that this is a problem and he says that I need to be patient, and that he has a dream and it’s going to take time. Yet, when I try to talk to him about the issue he likes to blame me for everything going wrong in our marriage. He even asked for a DNA test on our son once when he got mad at me. I finally got tired of him using that so I paid for it myself to get it done and of course our son is his. But, I’m tired of it. My family said I should get out of this marriage. I asked my brothers about putting his name on the house and they said that it’s crazy, and they find it funny that he is not contributing anything but he wants his name on the house. Why is it such a big deal? Why not buy another home together? I told him that if he didn’t want to be married to me, or if I’m such a bad wife, then let me know so I can give up and move on. But, he says no, I love you still and he’s trying to build things for our family and that he wants things. I told my brothers that a lot of men when they get married would want their name on the home, and I can understand that it is only fair. But, they said, “Yeah, but most men would also help pay the bills and take care of their family.” They also said that this man is up to something. He’s already shown me that when things get tough, he will leave. He even calls me names when he is angry. Yet, I have been helping him and doing what he asks of me. This makes me hesitant with putting his name on my home. I even put my only car up and almost lost my home trying to get money for him. But, he gets mad and doesn’t understand why I will not put his name on the house, or file income taxes with him. I have seen what he can do and it’s not good. So, I stopped getting loans and I refuse to put his name on the house unless something changes for the better. Even when he moved to Atlanta, I did not know until I was talking to him and he said he moved to there. I was a little thrown off. I am supposed to be your wife, and there wasn’t even a discussion about him moving. I don’t want to fail at marriage, again. I love him, but I am starting to hate him. I am so tired as I work full-time, go to school, raise the children, and I help him because he won’t get a regular job. And, I pay for everything. But, I can’t even get a call from him or even get him to take me out for a special occasion. I can’t even get a text on Valentine’s Day or on my birthday. I guess I am not even worth a phone call. I know people are thinking why would I have a baby with him knowing I wasn’t ready and we hadn’t lived together. I was told I could not have children, but after adopting my two older children I found I was pregnant after I got back from Nigeria. I was pregnant so I figure it was God’s will. I am sorry this email is so long, but I am lost and I don’t know if it is wrong of me to feel this way. Should I do what all my family and friends say, as they tell me that I need to divorce him? – Married But Alone Dear Ms. Married But Alone , Please get the divorce from your husband, TODAY! You are not in a marriage. He is using you. He has used you to get him to the United States, and he’s been using you for your money. And, now he wants you to put his name on your home so that he can take that from you. Don’t do it! Follow your instincts and do not put his name on your home. You will end up homeless, destitute, and even more in loan debt. RUN FROM THIS MAN! I really don’t understand how you went to Nigeria, met this man, got pregnant, then, got married and decided to bring him to the U.S. Why? For what purposes? He has been nothing but a burden. He hasn’t done anything to show you that he is interested in marriage, or that he even loves you. I swear as soon as you got off the plane in Nigeria they all saw you coming. You had boo-boo the fool stamped on your forehead. Did you even notice that as soon as he gets to the U.S. he leaves you and tells you that he is going to another state for some job training. Uhm, sweetie, really? He was able to find a job that took him to another state, even when you asked him not to go. And, then, he calls you and tells you that he’s moved to Atlanta. But, hold up, he’s been there for nearly three years!!!! How the hell does that work? Girl, there ain’t no amount of love, sex, or holding out for things to get better with this man. Open your eyes and see what is going on. He is using you. He’s manipulated you. Chile, that fool is in another state with another woman. He is running game on you and all the women he’s probably met. Yes, he is probably slanging that Nigeria peen to any woman willing to believe his lies. And, in the process he is getting money out of all of you, and what’s sad is that you all are giving it to him! You are taking out loans up to $4,000 to give him for some pipe dream he is selling you. I can’t! Get you a divorce lawyer and put him on child support. Yup, teach his ass a lesson. He wants to play and manipulate and deceive you into some lie that he wants to build a marriage and family with you, but he’s not even home, not living with you, and, this fool is another state living another life. Girl, bye! He doesn’t spend time with you or his son. He doesn’t call or text you on your birthday or holidays. Hell, he doesn’t even show up. GET THE DIVORCE and save yourself and your family. This marriage was a bust before it even began. The moment he asked you to pay the fees and provide all the financial resources to get him to the U.S., you should have known it was a red flag. Then, when he gets here he wants you to put his name on your home. HELL NAW! He is out of his rabbit ass mind. He doesn’t have a job. He can’t contribute financially to the household. He is a liability. And, ever since he’s gotten here he has gone missing in action. But, ma’am, you should have gotten a clue and saw all of this from the very beginning. It’s damn near three years later, and he is still using the same bull-ish lines on you and you’re falling for it. Let this marriage go. You’re not married. You got a man from Nigeria to the U.S. This is a lesson learned. Don’t ever do this again. Never. Ever. – Terrance Dean Hey Bossip Fam, what do you think? S hare your opinions and thoughts below! Also, e-mail all your questions Terrance Dean: loveandrelationships@bossip.com Follow Terrance Dean on Twitter: @ terrancedean and “LIKE” Terrance Dean on Facebook, click HERE! Make sure to order my books Mogul: A Novel (Atria Books – June 2011; $15); Hiding In Hip Hop (Atria Books – June 2008); and Straight From Your Gay Best Friend – The Straight Up Truth About Relationships, Love, And Having A Fabulous Life (Agate/Bolden Books – November 2010; $15). They are available in bookstores everywhere, and on Amazon, click HERE!
If you watched the season finale of Teen Mom 2 last night, you know that Leah Messer enjoyed a somewhat happy ending. Sure, she refused to talk to Corey Simms and Miranda Patterson about custody of her twin girls, but post-rehab Leah seemed healthier and more vibrant than she has in years. Leah moved into a new home and talked excitedly about her future, telling her cousin Chasity, “My life’s never been on a schedule ever, and for once, I got to get myself on a schedule so I can get my kids on a schedule.” But fans who follow Leah’s life closely may have noticed that something was missing. At the time the episode was filmed, Leah was already dating T.R. Dues . In fact, Leah and T.R. moved in together after she left rehab. It’s odd for a show that celebrates drama to ignore such a major development in Leah’s life, and many fans are now wondering what gives. It’s possible that Dues doesn’t want to participate in the series, but it’s strange that he wasn’t even mentioned by Leah or any of her friends or family members. The reason may be that at the time the episode was filmed Leah was trying to hide her new relationship from Jeremy Calvert. “When mutual friends told Jeremy about this new guy, he called Leah and flipped out for letting a stranger hang around Addie,” a source tells Radar Online. “Leah initially denied the relationship, saying that they’re not official, but then confessed that something’s going on.” Someone should inform Leah that starring in a reality series and living a double life are not activities that go well together.
If you watched the season finale of Teen Mom 2 last night, you know that Leah Messer enjoyed a somewhat happy ending. Sure, she refused to talk to Corey Simms and Miranda Patterson about custody of her twin girls, but post-rehab Leah seemed healthier and more vibrant than she has in years. Leah moved into a new home and talked excitedly about her future, telling her cousin Chasity, “My life’s never been on a schedule ever, and for once, I got to get myself on a schedule so I can get my kids on a schedule.” But fans who follow Leah’s life closely may have noticed that something was missing. At the time the episode was filmed, Leah was already dating T.R. Dues . In fact, Leah and T.R. moved in together after she left rehab. It’s odd for a show that celebrates drama to ignore such a major development in Leah’s life, and many fans are now wondering what gives. It’s possible that Dues doesn’t want to participate in the series, but it’s strange that he wasn’t even mentioned by Leah or any of her friends or family members. The reason may be that at the time the episode was filmed Leah was trying to hide her new relationship from Jeremy Calvert. “When mutual friends told Jeremy about this new guy, he called Leah and flipped out for letting a stranger hang around Addie,” a source tells Radar Online. “Leah initially denied the relationship, saying that they’re not official, but then confessed that something’s going on.” Someone should inform Leah that starring in a reality series and living a double life are not activities that go well together.
