Jessica Wedemeyer / People.com:
X Factor's Astro: 'I've Learned That I'm Ignorant' — Brian “Astro” Bradley performs on The X Factor — The X Factor's Astro rocketed out of the competition after receiving the lowest number of public votes during Thursday's double elimination round. — Now, the 15-year-old rapper …
TMZ.com:
Conrad Murray Appeals Manslaughter Conviction in Michael Jackson Death — Dr. Conrad Murray has just filed an appeal, challenging his conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson ... TMZ has learned. — Murray filed the document in pro per — which means he's representing himself instead of using a lawyer.
Elizabeth Black / VH1 Blog:
VH1 Announces Plans To Produce A New TLC Movie — VH1 may be known for reality television, but the network just announced plans to develop a scripted film that we can't wait to see. The film, the first in a series of music bio-pics, will be based on the evolution of influential female hip hop musicians TLC.
Stephanie / X17 Online:
TAYLOR ARMSTRONG INKS BOOK DEAL, WILL INCLUDE ABUSE PHOTOS — After suffering though the painful loss of her ex-husband Russell last summer, Taylor Armstrong has just signed a memoir deal with Simon & Schuster which will follow the reality star's turbulent life thus far.
Olivia / MileyOnline.com:
Miley confirms new TV appearances! — It's been a while since we've seen a Miley appearance. This month is a busy month for Miley! Check out where she will be presenting and performing! — Miley will perform at “Trevor Live Los Angeles” on December 4th - An evening of irreverent comedy …
Sara Hammel / People.com:
Deliverance Actor Bill McKinney Dies — Deliverance actor Bill McKinney died Thursday from cancer of the esophagus, according to his Facebook page. — McKinney, who was 80 when he passed away, was best known for his role as a twisted mountain man who assaulted Ned Beatty's character in 1972's Deliverance.
J. Paul O'Connor / New York Magazine:
Kanye Wants World Leaders at His Funeral — Kanye West broke his six-week Twitter silence today not to celebrate his Grammy nomination domination but to give a peek behind the scenes of the Watch the Throne tour. And it's a suitably solid clip, giving a nice taste of the tour's epic vibes with a killer Kanye voice-over to match.
The Superficial:
Casper Smart Is Tweeting About Jennifer Lopez — “Oh, wow, her costume shoots dust out of it and everything.” — Because he's 13, Casper Smart has taken to Twitter to fight back against the “haters” criticizing his relationship with Jennifer Lopez because if there's one thing grown men concern themselves …
Therealthedailywhat / The Daily What:
Early Bird Special: TGIF, amirite? Preston Leatherman knows what I'm talking about. — [thd.]
TMZ.com:
Jay-Z & Beyonce — Scoping Ricky Martin's $12 Mil Mansion — Jay-Z and Beyonce went mansion-hunting last week in Miami Beach — and one of the SUPER-EXPENSIVE homes they checked out belongs to one Señor Ricardo Martin ... TMZ has learned. — We confirmed with the realtor that J&B took …
