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May 11, 2012 | by: Julia Cuozzo

Barker (pictured left) will undergo an emergency tonsillectomy

The official statement released on Blink-182′s website goes as follows:

“The members of blink-182 have announced today the cancellation of all their May 2012 tour dates due to a medical emergency. Blink-182’s drummer, Travis Barker, requires an urgent tonsillectomy with a recovery period expected to extend beyond more…

May 11, 2012 | by: Christopher Burns

Tom Gabel

31-year-old Tom Gabel is a rock star. He sings for Against Me! An angsty punk rock band from Florida, and can certainly score all the “a little too heavy on the make up” girls just as he is. But according to an interview in Rolling Stone Magazine the only problem is that he doesn’t quite like who he is, so Mr. Gabel has officially announced that he is becoming a woman. His new name will be Laura Jane Grace. more…

May 11, 2012 | by: Martha Adjei

Controversial H&M Swimwear Ad

According to the Dailymail, doctors are not very happy with international clothing retailer H&M because of their new ad campaign. Looking at the ad, your first thought may be, what’s the problem, isn’t it normal for models to be wearing swimsuits? Well that’s what I thought too, but the problem isn’t with the swimsuit. It’s the model. more…

May 11, 2012 | by: Christopher Burns

There is something beautiful that a traditional 72 rotation per minute album provides that a digital copy can ever replace. What that “something” is, is totally unidentifiable. Ask 10 vinyl lovers why they are such fans, and you will be provided with 10 totally different answers. However, there are three basic reasons why albums have become the fastest growing physical music medium of 2012 (sales are up nearly 25 percent from last year). Here is a succinct list of just why vinyl is such an amazing medium for listening to everything from hip hop to classic rock. more…

May 10, 2012 | by: Olivia Kamara

Dreamchasers 2 album cover

Philly rapper Meek Mill dropped his highly anticipated mixtape, Dreamchasers 2 yesterday to awaiting fans. more…

May 10, 2012 | by: Jasmine Roscoe

EleVen by Venus Williams

Venus Williams, the tennis superstar who needs no introduction, has recently relaunched her clothing line EleVen. The line was first introduced in 2007 as a special collection for Steve & Barry’s. Unfortunately, the line disappeared when the retailer closed approximately a year later. After working with Ralph Lauren and receiving a degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, EleVen is back and better than before. more…

May 10, 2012 | by: Mashal Zaman
Tobey McGuire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man

The old and new Spider-Men

It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since the first Spider-Man movie came to theaters. Back then Tobey Maguire played Peter Parker and did an amazing job showing off the heroic and nerdy side of this character with two identities. The Spider-Man trilogy in which he starred actually grossed about $2.5 billion worldwide, but it’s a new decade and this comic franchise is being rebooted with a new director and cast. more…

May 10, 2012 | by: Angel Mills

Rihanna with IV drip

After an intense night of partying, Rihanna was rushed to the hospital after the Met Gala Monday night. She was treated for dehydration and exhaustion. more…

May 10, 2012 | by: Latonya Darrisaw

YSL nautical trends from Spring 2012

What better way to celebrate vacations and summer getaways than through nautical-inspired clothing? It’s really simple to tap into your inner sailor (just try not to look like Popeye or Gilligan). All you need are a few basic staples to give an instantly classic nod to life on the high seas. Here are some celebrities spotted in all things nautical who you can easily copy to get your summer started. Are you ready to hop aboard with one of the hottest trends this season? Well, ahoy, fashionistas!

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May 10, 2012 | by: Natalia Weiner

Hewitt in the premiere of The Client List

Everyone can’t stop watching Lifetime’s steamy new drama, The Client List, a look into a day in the life of a single, working mom with a sexy twist. Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, it has been heating up Sunday nights since its debut April 8, 2012. With a premiere audience of 2.8 million, The Client List is the most watched TV series to debut on Lifetime since Drop Dead Diva in 2009 according to TV by the Numbers. more…