July 6th, 2011
12:36 PM ET
'Pretty Little Liars': If the horseshoe fits...Every time I’m about to give up on "Pretty Little Liars," it reminds me why I watch in the first place. Last night’s episode was the first time since season 2 kicked off last month that I was actually excited to relive the events through my own recap. So, without further ado: 
July 6th, 2011
11:45 AM ET
Lady Gaga: I'm not using the gay community to sell recordsLady Gaga is one of the celebs who's been a champion for equal rights, but it seems her activism has caused some to question as to whether she's using her relationship with the gay community to eke out a greater profit. In an interview with the Advocate, the 25-year-old superstar calls such skepticism "ridiculous." “To say that I would use the gay community to sell records is probably one of the most ridiculous statements anyone can make about me as a person," she tells the magazine in its August issue. "I would say the top thing I think about every single day of my life, other than my fans, loving the music, and my family being healthy, is social justice and equality.”
July 6th, 2011
11:39 AM ET
Jolie, SJP tie for top of highest paid actress listWhich Hollywood woman is making the most bank? It's a toss-up - between Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker. Forbes has unveiled its top earning women in Hollywood list with Jolie and SJP sitting at the top, having each taken in an estimated $30 million between May of 2010 and May of 2011. Forbes came up with their estimations by chatting up industry insiders, and the earnings reflect pretax gross income, and doesn't account for any deductions for management, agent or attorney fees. Jolie, 36, added "Salt" and "The Tourist" to her resume in 2010, and while the latter may not have impressed many stateside it certainly did overseas. Thanks to international support, the movie, co-starring Johnny Depp, went on to make $280 million. 
July 6th, 2011
09:43 AM ET
Pia Toscano lands a record dealPia Toscano didn’t come close to taking the title on “American Idol” – to the outrage of viewers, she didn't make it into the Top 8 – but the singer didn’t need it. According to a statement, Interscope Records has signed the songstress, and an album is expected to arrive later this year. Her first single, "This Time" - penned by singer-songwriter Ester Dean, who's written Rihanna's "Rude Boy" and "What's My Name" - will be released on July 12. Right after her shocking ouster from "Idol," rumors spread that Toscano indeed was signing on with Interscope head and "Idol" mentor Jimmy Iovine's label, but she told "Showbiz Tonight's" A.J. Hammer that it wasn't yet a done deal. "Jimmy Iovine was an amazing mentor during my time on Idol and I'm looking forward to working with him and everyone at Interscope Records and 19 Recordings," Toscano said. "This is a dream come true." |
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