- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was asked by the Associated Press in a new interview if he feels like the spokesperson for rock at this year's Grammy Awards, where the Foos are up for six trophies. Grohl replied, "I feel a little bit of responsibility and a lot of pride. I'm f***ing proud to be in the f***ing Foo Fighters . . . We're a real f***ing band. If I were a kid in f***ing Tulsa, Okla., who loves rock bands and plays with my rock band in the garage, and I turned on the Grammys and saw a rock band with choreographed dancers playing to computers, I'd be bummed until the Foo Fighters came on, and then I'd think, 'Oh, good, humans that play instruments.'"
Asked how he felt about the lack of rock in some of the bigger Grammy categories, Grohl said, "I feel the same way about it as how I felt at this massive car show in Pomona last weekend that I entered my 1965 Ford Falcon van into . . . My friend Troy, who built the thing, said to me, 'I think we're gonna win.' I asked him, 'Why's that?' He said, 'Because there are no other vans here.' I ended up winning first in class. It's kind of the same feeling."
Foo Fighters will also perform at the awards ceremony, which will be broadcast live by CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Asked if the band will collaborate with anyone on the performance, Grohl said, "Maybe."
The Foos' six nominations, which include album of the year, tie them for second place with Adele behind nominations leader Kanye West.
The group will play at a fundraiser for President Obama's re-election campaign next week in Holmby Hills, California and plans to hit the road again at some point soon to continue supporting its 2011 album, Wasting Light.
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Russell Brand may have moved on to a Katy Perry look-alike. According to OK! Magazine, Russell is reportedly pursuing Zoey Deschanel. Reportedly, the pair have been corresponding over text message for weeks.
A source said, "Russell is a big fan of Zooey and would love to work with her in the future. He's been in contact, asking to meet up. He thinks she's hysterically funny and cute, too. He loves her quirky sense of humor. There seems to be a spark there. Zooey doesn't know whether she'll meet up with Russell yet. She's still recovering from the breakdown of her own marriage."
Zooey split from her husband of two years, Ben Gibbard, in November.
Russell filed for divorce from Katy at the end of December.
Reportedly, Zooey is aware that she looks a lot like Katy. Zooey even admitted to Allure magazine that fans have actually mistaken her for the singer.
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Oh boy! Or girl? On Sunday (February 5), Hilary Duff celebrated at the baby shower her older sister, Haylie and mother, Susan, threw for her. Hilary, who is expecting her first child with husband Mike Comrie, celebrated with 40 to 50 people at the Duff house in Los Angeles. According to Us Magazine, Hilary had a great time.
Hilary tweeted, "What an amazing day! This baby is spoiled already! And this mama is wiped out! So grateful for all my friends and family that love and support me through all these huge milestones in my life! Such special memories today!"
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Christina Aguilera's fuller figure is reportedly causing problems for her other The Voice mentors. According to the National Enquirer, Christina wants every shot to make her look as skinny as possible -- sometimes retaking scenes to make sure she is featured at the right angle.
A source said, "Christina holds up production with her constant demands, saying, 'Don't make me look fat' or 'Don't show my butt.' She's insisted the cameramen only shoot her at flattering angles, forcing a few segments to be reshot. She also demands that the stylists bring her the latest slimming fashions, and she's always ordering the makeup artists to make her face look thinner."
Reportedly, her co-mentor, Adam Levine gets extremely upset about this. The source said, "Blake and Cee Lo get annoyed at Christina's silly requests, but Adam really can't stand it. He's the first one to say that she's unprofessional and producers shouldn't reshoot takes just because she doesn't like how she looks."
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Kelly Clarkson doesn't care that people criticize her weight. She admitted to Think magazine, that she's happy and healthy and that's all she cares about.
Kelly said, "When people talk about my weight, I'm like, 'You have a problem with it. I don't. I'm fine!' My weight changes - sometimes I eat more, sometimes I play more. I do it totally for my psyche. I'm much better when those endorphins are going. It's a release. And I also love food, so there's a payoff."
Kelly is gearing up to perform "Don't You Wanna Stay," with Jason Aldean at the Grammy Awards.
Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson's rendition of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 5), started off with a minor glitch. Kelly tweeted, "Literally left my wardrobe at the hotel in Louisiana and my tour manager had to run back and get it. Now we're on the plane headed for the Super Bowl but that was a close one! I'm not sure if I could have pulled off spanx and heels while singing the anthem."
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Nick Cannon debuted his healthy self by hosting the NBC pre-show for the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 5). He admitted that after he suffered a mild kidney failure last month -- he is being a lot more careful with his life and his diet.
He said, "This is a great place to get back and debut the healthy Nick. Everybody's out here having a good time, and you know people were worried like, `Is he going to be able to do the Super Bowl pre-show?' But I am 100 percent feeling good right now."
Nick admitted that him and his wife, Mariah Carey, are both on different diets. He said, "I used to be a fast-food junkie. She gets to have higher protein, which isn't fair because I love my steaks and I can't eat that anymore. Her carbs are lower so we are both on a diet, but it is different."
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Wanna know how much Jay-Z has given to his own charity? According to The Daily, tax records show that the hip-hop mogul only gave $6,431 to The Sean Carter Scholarship Fund in 2010 -- the same year that he made an estimated $63 million. His wife Beyonce made $87 million and reportedly didn't give to the foundation either.
Jay-Z's rep Jana Fleishman declined to say whether or not the mogul gave any of his own cash to the fund since 2010, but said that he contributes in other ways. She said,
"Jay, along with his family, provided office support, overhead support, mother Mrs. Gloria Carter's 100% effort and time, computers, FedEx expenses, accounting, and treasury function support. This was at no cost to the charity."
Tax records reportedly show the charity had to pay $1,209 for office expenses, $1,401 for telephone, and $4,696 in other expenses in 2010.
Fleishman added that last year, a Jay-Z performance helped raise $1.25 million for the charity in NYC. Jay-Z's charity reportedly received only three donations in 2010, totaling $218,849.
Jay-Z performed the first of his two night benefit concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York City last night (February 6th). Jay-Z will not be paid for the concert and tickets range from $150 to $15,000. He is the first hip-hop artist to headline at Carnegie Hall.
JAY-Z PRIVANE JET SUIT DISMISSED
In other news, according to E! News, a suit filed by private jet company Air Platinum Club against Jay-Z has been dismissed. As previously reported, the company filed suit against Jay-Z in June 2010 for failing to pay a $137,485 bill for multiple flights around the world -- claiming that he racked up an estimated 55 hours of first-class service, but only paid for 37 hours worth.
According to court docs, the private jet company's complaint was dismissed, although it's unknown if the two sides reached a confidential settlement.
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Rihanna and ex Chris Brown was reportedly partying under the same roof after the Superbowl on Sunday night (February 5th). According to Necolebitchie.com, RiRi, Chris Brown and Drake all partied in the VIP section at the Greystone Manor nightclub in West Hollywood. Sources said that the two were not seen together, but their tables were diagonal from each other. Drake and Rihanna left through the front of the club just before 2am, while Chris -- who was with his girlfriend Karrueche, left through the back.
Someone who was partying at the club tweeted, "Greystone Manor was crazy tonight.. Rihanna & Chris Brown together.. Singing reunited and it feels so good!!" Chris later tweeted, "Can't stop lookin' from the club."
RiRi added, "What a crazy night?!!"
- Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST
Seal has postponed his upcoming Australian tour dates -- but not because of his recent split from wife, Heidi Klum. Seal is actually joining Keith Urban and Joel Madden on the upcoming Australian version of The Voice. Seal has been forced to re-arrange a number of shows.
Seal said, "I'm so excited to be going back and forth to Australia over the coming five months filming The Voice and touring. I'm really sorry we've had to move the dates, but hopefully it hasn't put anyone out, and we'll just make sure the shows are even better to make up for it!"
The shows will reportedly take place in April.
