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Sorry Fellas: Frank Ocean Says After The Grammy’s He Is Taking His Talents Overseas To Shanghai…For 2 YEARS!

Don’t let the doorknob hit ya where ya ex-boyfriend split ya Frank Ocean Moving To Shanghai For 2 Years After Grammy’s Via Rolling Out If you looked in the dictionary for the definition of an enigmatic recluse, then by all rights you should find Frank Ocean’s picture. The music world’s golden child has seen his name and work listed in every major publication and obscure blog ever since he released his critically acclaimed debut album, Channel Orange, and revealed his same-sex attraction over the summer. But, if Ocean had it his way, he’d live in solitude in the depths of a body of water that bears his name. But, since that’s not ever going to happen, the singer is apparently doing the next best thing: getting on a plane and moving across the globe. In a new cover story for The New York Times, Ocean talks (with minimum detail) about his rise to fame and how it feels to be an anti-pop star in an era when privacy is almost non-existent. And though Ocean has spoken in the past about wanting to move to Canada or London to flee the limelight, he’s now revealed to the publication that he’s going across the world to find solitude. He tells The New York Times that he plans on traveling to Shanghai, China, after Sunday night’s Grammys to write “in remote locations for the next two years.” Ocean also plans to write a book during that time as well. “You can say that. It’s fiction, and it’s about brothers. That’s all I’m going to say,” he revealed. These artists are gettin’ more weird by the day. Do what ya gotta do Frank, but don’t expect us to be waitin’ around for your great return. Image via GQ

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Shook Ones: Hubby Hov Helps King Bey Keep It Together After Losing $1.8 Milli Emerald Earrings Worn To Inauguration

This is actually pretty sweet. It turns out the lip-synching fiasco wasn’t the only near disaster to go on during Obama’s second inaugural event this January. Turns out Bey narrowly avoided a national crisis after a pair of pricy earrings turned up missing. Via National Enquirer reports : If you think BEYONCE’s headline-making “lip-synch” controversy was her BIG inauguration crisis, think again – here’s the secret even PRESIDENT OBAMA doesn’t know: The minute she hit her D.C. hotel, Star Singer erupted in Mad Panic when she discovered that the 80-carat designer emerald earrings she was set to wear onstage – worth a staggering $1.8 million – had suddenly disappeared! “After she and hubby JAY-Z checked into their hotel, Beyonce unpacked her bags and couldn’t find the earrings – which cost more than a luxury home,” said a friend. “She rummaged through her luggage in a panic, getting her maid – and other housekeepers – to join the search.” Jay-Z, who’d stepped out of the suite, returned to chaos as Wifey tore the place apart. Begging his babe to chill, he asked: “Did you check your purse?” Beyonce went berserk, shrieking: “You think I’m an idiot? Of course I did!” Said the friend: “Jay quietly urged her to check again, so she opened it up to show him, and… Voila!…there were the earrings! Beyonce gasped. She thought she’d checked her purse, but it turned out she’d been so stressed, she actually hadn’t!” HERE’S THE KICKER: “Beyonce then handed the maid a $500 reward for helping search – and Jay went NUTS,” said the friend. “He told Beyonce, ‘Man, I’m the one who found them! Why don’t you pay ME?’ ” Instead, hubby got a great big lip-synch (aka, kiss)! Aaawwww! This story is pure comedy… This tale does a lot for their public image in terms of likability and generosity. Does anybody actually believe it though? APImages

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Gay: Lance Bass On Chris Brown “Being A Black Man He Should Know The ‘F’ Word Is Just Like Calling You The ‘N’ Word!!!”

Former N’Sync singer Lance Bass is calling Breezy out for being a gay hater . Via Celebuzz reports : Lance Bass is calling Chris Brown out — about a certain word the R&B star should toss from his vernacular. After a history of the letting the word “f**got” fly, whether it be in his hit “Look At Me Now” or an alleged attack on a fan, Brown has again come under fire for the homophobic slur. In the wake of Brown’s brawl with hip-hop artist Frank Ocean in late January, Ocean — who came out in late July — revealed to investigators that he was called the “f” word by a member of Breezy’s crew during the fray. And that simply doesn’t sit well with the openly gay Bass. “Calling people fa**ot and that stuff, I mean, he may not even mean what he means, but it’s a derogatory term that people throw out there and without even knowing why they are saying it,” Bass told Celebuzz. “But when it comes to Frank Ocean and knowing that he’s … very out … it was definitely meant to hurt him. It’s never good to throw those words out there that mean so much.” And it upsets Bass all the more that the slur is being thrown around by a minority. “[Brown] should understand that being a black man himself. He should know that the F word is just like calling you the N word in a very derogatory way,” Bass said. “When you come from a minority like that, being gay or black or whatever, it’s like there should be an understanding, like we all get each other. But you don’t see that a lot, which is really sad.” Given Brown’s brushes with the law — dating back to his 2009 felony assault of recently reconciled girlfriendRihanna — Bass sees the singer striding down a bad path. “I think there are a lot of people out there that have anger issues, and you can definitely see that in Chris Brown. I hope he gets the help he needs,” said the former ‘N Sync member, who now hosts a live SiriusXM radio show called Dirty Pop with Lance Bass. “I hope Rihanna understands what she is in. I see it happen so many times in couples, where it’s like an abusive relationship and you don’t know it’s an abusive relationship.” “I know he’s just doing some dumb moves right now,” Bass continued. “I think he needs to take responsibility for it. I don’t know if it’s drugs and alcohol and that type of stuff, but I really hope he comes to think that he’s really making dumb decisions right now.” “I think everyone can change, [and] I hope that he can change his tune. [But] we have all seen he hasn’t rehabilitated himself whatsoever,” Bass said. “But you look at Lindsay Lohan and different celebrities that keep getting in trouble and keep getting in trouble. There is obviously a problem there. Really, the only way to solve that is, you are going to have to go to jail. They are going to put you locked up for a long time for you to really learn a lesson.” Lance does have a point. Breezy, do you hear him though? He’s saying you are in the same league as Lindsay Lohan! WENN

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John Mayer Admits John Mayer is a Jerk

John Mayer is a douche . We all know this by now. Even the singer himself seems to be clued in. “I was just a jerk,” Katy Perry ‘s boyfriend tells CBS Sunday Morning in an interview set to air on Sunday, referring to his treatment of his exes. The serial dater has had relationships with big Hollywood names such as Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Minka Kelly. Many of whom he’s discussed in detail. The guy rarely held back when it came to an opportunity to discuss his many conquests over the years, which earned him a rep as … well, a douche. That’s all in the past, he claims. Now, the 35-year-old singer is recovering from surgery on his vocal cords and looking to turn over a new leaf as he prepares for a return to the stage. “It’s very liberating when you finally realize it’s impossible to make everyone like you,” he said in the interview. “I wanted everybody to like me.” “I thought I was one shuck and jive away in every direction.” What that means, we have absolutely no idea, but if it means he won’t liken Katy Perry to sexual napalm after they break up, that’s the important thing.

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Chris Brown in Court: WITH RIHANNA!

Chris Brown was dragged into court in L.A. today to answer to accusations from the D.A.’s office that he submitted bogus community service records . Trying to dupe authorities in such fashion – which he denies – could mean a violation of Chris’ probation, which he’s still on for his 2009 assault on Rihanna. What did Brown, his attorney and a judge have to say about it? Chris Brown in Court Not a lot. The judge wants to hear more evidence and scheduled the next hearing for April 5. But most notably, Chris showed up for court WITH RIHANNA! Chris Brown’s girlfriend sat quietly in the gallery with his mom as Brown and his lawyer Mark Geragos told the judge the singer did nothing wrong. The judge said he needed more time to review all of the evidence presented by the D.A., alleging that Brown’s service record was false or incomplete. Brown was also ordered to meet with his probation officer within 48 hours to discuss the situation, and to return for court for a new hearing April 5. That’s it. Chris Brown and Rihanna left the courtroom arm-in-arm; she smiled at the R&B singer and tried to cheer him up as they left the building. Brown, who unleashed an Instagram rant about the situation the night before, was all smiles as he was driven away from court, so we guess it worked. You gotta stand by your man, right?

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Shakira Baby Photo: Revealed!

Singer and new Voice coach Shakira has released a photo of her baby, for a good cause. That Gerard Pique sure is a handsome fella, isn’t he? Oh, and their son is pictured too! Shakira gave birth two weeks ago to Milan, seen above sharing a sweet moment with his soccer star dad. Want to celebrate the moment with them? The photo was made available through the couple’s UNICEF website , where the charity is accepting $5-110 donations in honor of the arrival of Milan. “We hope that, in his name, other less privileged children in the world can have their basic needs covered through gifts and donations,” Shakira, 36, writes. “Thank you for sharing this unforgettable moment with us.”

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Britney Spears Gets New Dog, Looks Worse For the Wear, Hints at Vegas Gig

Britney Spears has looked better. On Sunday, the pop star, appearing a little worse for the wear, was spotted outside the Barkley Pet Hotel with her two sons – and an adorable new dog! Brit’s pups and kids are cute, but her outfit? Not so much. The singer, who recently split with fiance Jason Trawick, looks to have just emerged from bed. This after Justin Timberlake’s Spears insult (which he denies), too. Rough. In happier news, reports have surfaced that the singer is talks to sign a deal with Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas as a regular performer for HUGE money. Her dog Hannah’s Twitter (seriously) fueled that rumor yesterday. Spears re-tweeted a post from her pup’s feed (seriously) that said “Mommy, are dogs allowed to gamble in vegas? Gonna cash in all my bones for chips.” Britney’s response: “I don’t think so honey #VivaLasVegas : )” You can’t make this stuff up .

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Chris Brown "Tried to Beat the S–t" Out of Frank Ocean, Producer Claims

Chris Brown and his hired muscle tried to PUMMEL Frank Ocean during their infamous L.A. parking lot brawl, according to Frank’s music producer. Ocean says he won’t be pressing charges against Brown, despite speaking to police and declaring he was the victim. Accounts of the incident vary. Michael Uzowuru’s account is very much pro-Frank. Uzowuru, who produces tracks with Ocean and Odd Future, says he was there and the Frank Ocean-Chris Brown brawl did indeed break out over a parking spot. He says that he, Frank and a guy named Chito arrived at Westlake Studios to record and saw an orange Lamborghini parked in the spot labeled “Frank.” Uzowuru told the front desk to move the car and was informed it belonged to Chris Brown, who came out 10 minutes later with a “big dude” and a “skinnier dude.” Frank told Chris, “You parked in my spot, move.” Things went downhill quickly after that, with Chris not only throwing the first punch , but attempting to beat Frank up really bad – according to Ocean’s producer. Uzowuru says the big dude suddenly punched Chito in the face for NO REASON, and “instantly Chris and the other dude grab [Frank] and try to jump him.” “There’s no doubt in my mind the whole thing was a set up.” Uzowuru says the big dude continued to pound on Chito, while Chris and his other lackey tackled Frank, crashing into a “big fake candle display laced with glass.” “Hence … his finger being cut.” According to Uzowuru, Brown’s buddy pinned Ocean against a wall “while Chris was trying to beat the living “s**t” out of [him].” Frank fought back in self-defense. He says his memory of events gets hazy after that, but remembers screaming for everyone to stop, and they did, thankfully, before it got REALLY out of hand. Uzowuru concludes, “I don’t know what type of demons Chris is facing, but I hope he clears them all and finds a new life rooted in love and light.” For what it’s worth, Brown’s attorney claimed – even before Ocean dropped the police matter – he didn’t punch anyone and that surveillance video proves it.

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Justin Bieber Bodyguard Under Investigation for Fan Interaction

He might be back together with Selena Gomez , but all is not perfect in the world of Justin Bieber. Police are reportedly investigating a member of the singer’s entourage, believed to be his bodyguard, after a man approached Justin at a Best But in San Fernando Valley last night and snapped a picture. Insiders tell TMZ that the bodyguard flipped out at the move, ordering the fan to delete the photo and threatening him until he obeyed. The individual felt so uneasy about the confrontation that he called the cops and filed a report when they arrived on the scene. No word yet from the superstar’s camp regarding the incident, but they have a lot to deal with these days. New Justin Bieber weed photos are allegedly circulating, as are claims that the singer was caught with Sizzurp .

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Justin Timberlake Debuts New Tracks at Pre-Super Bowl Concert

Decked out in a suit and tie, Justin Timberlake debuted two tracks beyond ” Suit & Tie ” last night. Accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra, the singer performed his first live concert in five years last night, taking to the stage in New Orleans for a AXS TV/DirecTV-sponsored event. First, there was “Pusher Love Girl,” written about an addictive romance. Give it a listen now: Justin Timberlake – “Pusher Love Girl” Then, JT premiered “That Girl,” another song that will be included on “The 20/20 Experience,” which drops March 19. Check it out below and sound off on Timberlake’s fresh music: Justin Timberlake – “That Girl”

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