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Rolling Stone has put together a very interesting compilation of images showing Lady Gaga next to the various artists that she has completely copied in style. So much for her being “unique”.

Marianne Faithfull (1973) / Lady Gaga (2010)

Peter Gabriel (1970s) / Lady Gaga (2009)

Sir Elton John (1970s) / Lady Gaga (2010)

Lady Gaga (2010) / Grace Jones (1987)

Lady Gaga with Madonna

Madonna (1987) / Lady Gaga (2010)

Peaches (2003) / Lady Gaga (2010)

Cher (1970s) / Lady Gaga (2009)

Lil' Kim (1990s) / Lady Gaga (2009)

source: (find more pictures here) Before Lady Gaga: Madonna, Elton John and More Monster Influences [Rolling Stone]

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Larry King’s Stank Face & Links To Hollywood

Roberta @ Gone Hollywood

Larry King's Stank Face & Links To Hollywood

Larry King’s Stank Face Defense – City Rag

Shawn Johnson’s Stalker Is Guilty & Insane – Pop Eater

Pauly Shore To Be A Dad? – Betty Confidential

Kim Kardashian In A Bikini – The Superficial

Megan Fox Is A Liar – Amy Grindhouse

Angelina Jolie Will Be Playing Cleopatra – ICYDK

Joan Rivers Is A Piece Of Work – OMG Blog

Alessandra Ambrosio Slutting Out In Public Of The Day – Drunken Stepfather

Jennifer Aniston Has A Crush On Jason Sudeikis? – Why Fame

Rod Stewart Has A Twin? – Wonderwall

Cher’s Plastic Surgery Has Taken Its Toll – Celebrity Smack

Heidi Klum Nude In GQ Germany – Celeb News Wire

Fergie Gets Sexy For New Ad Campaign – F-Listed

Did Sarah Palin Get A Boob Job? – Zelda Lily

Who’s Surprised Lindsay Lohan Is Still Drinking? – College Candy

Kate Moss & Jamie Hince Hit The Bar – Holy Moly

Simon Baker Is Looking Good! – Popbytes

Is Andy Samberg Giving The Spankings? – Tabloid Prodigy

Michelle Obama Is Not Pregnant – Hollywood Life

Does Jennifer Aniston Have Too Much Testosterone? – Anything Hollywood

John Goodman Weight Loss Photos – Hollywood Dame

Madonna Dumps Jesus For Maksim Chmerkovskiy – Allie Is Wired

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Christina Aguilera Cancels Summer Tour

Eric J @ Gone Hollywood

Christina Aguilera has canceled her entire 20 date summer tour that was scheduled to begin in July. Live Nation (the tour’s promoter) issued the following statement:

“Christina Aguilera’s summer tour has been moved to 2011 due to prior commitments that the singer had made to her film, ‘Burlesque,’ and to the promotion of her new album, ‘Bionic.’ The singer felt she needed more time to rehearse the show and with less than a month between the album release and tour dates this wasn’t possible.”

Yeah, I’m sure that’s the reason. Could it have actually been because her new single “Not Myself Tonight” is an abysmal failure, and her video for the song has been called a ripoff of Lady Gaga and Madonna?

Aguilera is working on her feature film debut alongside Cher in the movie “Burlesque“. Hopefully it’ll be better than Mariah Carey‘s utter flop “Glitter“.

Source: Christina Aguilera Cancels Her Entire Summer Tour [PopEater]

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10 Of The Funniest Failed Attempts At Sexy Album Covers

Paul @ Gone Hollywood

We all know that sex sells and them music industry knows this which is why they try put sexy photos on the cover of albums, sometimes they just fail. Here is a list of some of the funniest failed attempts at trying to make an album have a sexy cover.

10. Cher – Take Me Home

Nothing turns on a man like metal lingerie that, by our count, has 13 different points capable of tearing open your scrotum if she makes an unexpected move.

09. Bros – Chocolate Box

Word to the wise: The meaning of your album’s title can change based on the album cover. For example, the album’s song of the same name reveals that the title “Chocolate Box” refers to the singer telling some fine woman that he does not want to be treated like “the first chocolate in the box” before she moves on to some other dude. But we don’t care who you are, where you’re from, or how open-minded you are about sexuality: When you see that picture, you’re forced to assume “chocolate box” is referring to a dude’s butthole.

08. Ted Nugent – Love Grenade (Pre-release)

Shortly after taking this picture, Ted Nugent was shot and killed by Clarice Starling. And just what the hell is a “love grenade” anyway? It’s just a regular grenade, isn’t it, Ted? ISN’T IT!?

07. Trina – Da Baddest Bitch

We’re certainly not going to doubt Trina’s qualifications as “da baddest b***h,” but we do have some questions regarding her medical credentials. Even a first year medical student knows that administering a shock with a defibrillator during sexual intercourse is the leading cause of vaginal electrocution in the United States. Also, while having sex with someone until their heart stops is at least understandable in the realms of sexual braggadocio, it appears that Trina has somehow sexed this man into suffering a fatal head wound. We’re pretty sure that means you’re doing something wrong.

06. Whitensnake – Lovehunter

There’s a lot going on in this album cover, and all of it is awesome. But what you can’t see is what happened moments later. The snake actually got this woman pregnant. Nine months later, she gave birth to a full-size 1978 Ford Econoline Van with an airbrushed picture of a Viking riding a fire breathing dragon through the night sky on the side of it.

05. Cerrone – Cerrone’s Paradise

This is either one of the worst album covers ever or the best refrigerator ad of all time. Either way, Cerrone certainly isn’t aiming too high when it comes to his idea of paradise. Most people dream up some utopia that is completely unachievable. Cerrone, on the other hand, is a bathroom remodel and a kidnapping away from living in the world he’s always yearned for. It’s admirable, really.

04. Madonna – Hard Candy

Look, we think it’s bullshit that the mass media has decided that women over 30 can’t be attractive without extensive surgery. But Madonna was 49-freaking-years old when this picture was taken, and dammit, that is past the time when you should be shoving your lycra-covered crotch into the camera. There have to be more dignified ways to show off your mature sexuality. Your grandchildren should not have to see grandma spread-eagle in lace-up boots.

03. C.J. & Co. – Devil’s Gun

Wait, is that really the devil’s gun? Because it looks like one of those T-shirt guns that they break out during half time at NBA games. And does the devil even need a gun? Is this what’s keeping man from finally winning the eternal battle between good versus evil that burns inside us all? We’re too intimidated by the devil’s freaking potato gun to take him on? This cover is full of logical flaws. And just like that, there goes our erection. Great.

02. HOT R.S. – Forbidden Fruit

What’s more disgusting than finding a worm in your apple? Biting into it and finding two tiny people boning.

01. Diebold & Co. – Set Me Free

Take a look at this. A long look. Keep looking… “What? What am I supposed to be seeing here, Cracked? All I see is OH MY GOD WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIS FOREHEAD?”

I agree with every single one of these, to check out more of the worst attempts at sexy album covers then check out the source.

source: The 19 Most Hilariously Failed Attempts at Sexy Album Covers [Cracked]

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Jon Gosselin Impersonators & Links To Hollywood

Roberta @ Gone Hollywood

Jon Gosselin Impersonators & Links To Hollywood

There’s A Jon Gosselin Impersonator? – Tabloid Prodigy

OMG, How Clumsy: Jamie Oliver – OMG Blog

Have You Seen Sir Serpe – The Dirty

Larry King Gets Blunted – City Rag

Alex Reid Needs To Get His Head Checked – Holy Moly

Lady Gaga Is Having A Tea Party! – Hollywood Life

Cher’s Plastic Surgery Secret – Celebrity Smack

Michelle Obama’s Culinary Tour Of NYC – Betty Confidential

50 Cent Wants Three Wives & A Lot Of Babies – F-Listed

Sandra Bullock To Adopt Her Stepdaughter, Sunny? – Why Fame

Sarah Silverman Thinks Marriage Is Gross – Amy Grindhouse

Laugh Out Loud At Kate Gosselin – Fatback Media

Kate Moss Is A Party Machine – Popbytes

Jessica Alba Gets Waxed – Ninja Dude

Michelle Bombshell: It’s All About The Benjamins – Celeb News Wire

Pink Admits To Being A Cheap Date – ICYDK

Did Kelly Bensimon Have Some Work Done? – The Superficial

Justin Bieber Is A 12-Year-Old Lesbian – Litely Salted

Shauna Sand & Her New Purse Carrier – Drunken Stepfather

Kim’s Too Busy For Reggie Bush? – College Candy

Robert Pattinson Has A Secret! – Hollywire

Music Manager Sues Axl Rose For $2 Million – Wonderwall

Have A Kim Kardashian Butt Without Surgery – Zelda Lily

Ellen Pompeo Spotted With Stella Luna – Celebrity Baby Scoop

Britney Spears’ Hacker Caught – Anything Hollywood

Angelina Jolie Is Seducing Johnny Depp? – Hollywood Dame

Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors Start Again – Allie Is Wired

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Cher In Drag & Links To Hollywood

Roberta @ Gone Hollywood

Cher In Drag? – City Rag

Bret Michaels For President? – Pop Eater

How Ice-T’s Wife Applies Makeup – Tabloid Prodigy

The Jersey Shore Guy That’s Not The Situation – The Dirty

Rihanna Isn’t Taking Any Chances – The Superficial

Noah Cyrus To Launch Clothing Line? – Yeeeah!

Taylor Swift Is Way Overrated – College Candy

Britney Spears Gets Her Umbrella Out – Holy Moly

Just Because He’s Cute: Jared Leto – Popbytes

Tila Tequila To Adopt Kids From Haiti? – F-Listed

Greasy Bear Lives! – Celebrity Smack

Camila Alves: Postpartum Pretty – Celebrity Baby Scoop

Madonna Invests In Coconut Water – ICYDK

Lauren Conrad Is As Dumb As You Think – Hollywire

Sophie Turner Showing Off Her Body – Drunken Stepfather

Does Lindsay Lohan Suffer From This Disease? – Zelda Lily

LeAnn Rimes To Sing At Seaworld? – Hollywire

Etta James Still Hospitalized – Wonderwall

Amy Winehouse Confirms Bisexuality – Hollywood Dame

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Appear Together! – Allie Is Wired

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Cher Speaks Out On Daughter’s Sex Change

Allie @ Gone Hollywood

Marking the first public statement since her daughter Chastity Bono — now Chaz Bono — announced that she was undergoing a sex change, Cher is coming out to lend words of support for her daughter.

Cher says that Chaz is going through “a difficult journey, but one that I will support,” and says that she respects “the courage it takes to go through this transition in the glare of public scrutiny, and although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding,” in a statement to UsMagazine.com.

Cher continued with kind words for her daughter, saying that her support is infinite.

“The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child.”

TMZ reported that Chaz Bono was undergoing a sex change from female to male. Bono’s publicist Howard Bragman stated,

“Yes, it’s true — Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity.

He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz’s hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his ‘coming out’ did nearly 20 years ago.”

It’s gonna take a lot of work to remove those massive breasts, eh?

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Cher’s Daughter Chastity Bono Wants Sex Change

Allie @ Gone Hollywood

Cher is about to get a new son. She must be thrilled.

Chastity Bono, the celebrity offspring of the singer and late husband Sonny Bono, is changing gender from female to male, her publicist told the Daily News on Thursday.

The 40-year-old, known to family and friends as Chaz, came out as a lesbian nearly two decades ago. Bono intends to make the transition from woman to man, publicist Howard Bragman said.

“Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity,” Bragman said.

“He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by loved ones.

“It is Chaz’s hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his coming out did nearly 20 years ago.”

Bragman declined to answer any further questions about the sex change.

Transitioning typically involves hormone therapy, and sometimes – although not always – includes surgery.

source: Cher’s daughter Chastity Bono is changing gender from female to male [the daily mail]

UPDATE (James):Â I had just posted this on OTB and was going to cross-post here but see Allie beat me to it.Â I’ll just append:

A story of interest only to people over a certain age: “Chastity Bono is having a sex change to become a man.”

A spokesman for Bono, born a girl to Sonny and Cher, says he “has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity” and began the sex-change process earlier this year.

Publicist Howard Bragman said Bono is proud of his decision and hopes “that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue.”

The 40-year-old writer, activist and reality-TV star came out as gay 20 years ago, Bragman said.

In the book “Family Outing: A Guide to the Coming-Out Process for Gays, Lesbians, & Their Families,” Bono describes the realization of being “somehow different â€” specifically different from who my mom expected me to be.”

I grew up on “Sonny and Cher” and Chastity is only slightly younger than I am, so there’s something a bit surreal about this. I am reminded of a classic lyric from the late, great Jerry Reed:

Now, there ain’t no sexy dresses
And there ain’t no beehive hair
Just boys who look like girls
Who look like boys, who look like Cher

On a more serious note, I’m never sure what the implications of this are. Will Bono be considered “straight” after successful reassignment surgery? Or was s/he never gay to begin with, merely transgendered and unaware of that fact.

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