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Celebrities Archive

Archives for August 2014

Celebrity Culture
Beyoncé shows she’s not perfect, in one poemBeyoncé shows she’s not perfect, in one poem
Celebrity Culture

Beyoncé decided to tell readers of her greatness through poetry. Unfortunately, the written word did not fully cooperate.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Marriage Equality
Thank same-sex marriage for Brangelina’s marriageThank same-sex marriage for Brangelina’s marriage
Marriage Equality

Some argue that marriage equality undermines “traditional” marriage. But for Brad and Angelina, it did just the opposite.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Media
Everything you need to know about Rita OraEverything you need to know about Rita Ora
Media

Rita Ora looks like Rihanna, but says she wants to be Beyoncé.

By Kelsey McKinney
Media
The VMAs, explained in 9 momentsThe VMAs, explained in 9 moments
Media

And only three of them are Beyoncé!

By Kelsey McKinney
Celebrity Culture
The NYT on Beyonce in 2003: ‘She’s no Ashanti’The NYT on Beyonce in 2003: ‘She’s no Ashanti’
Celebrity Culture

It’s hard to think of a time when Beyoncé wasn’t dominating pop music. But there was indeed a time. In fact, it was 2003, when The New York Times, in a review of Bey’s Dangerously in Love and Ashanti’s Chapter II, thought Ashanti was the better bet.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Celebrity Culture
VMA moments that defined pop musicVMA moments that defined pop music
Celebrity Culture

The MTV Video Music Awards turn 30 years old on Sunday.

By Kelsey McKinney
Celebrity Culture
A guide to Beyoncé conspiracy theoriesA guide to Beyoncé conspiracy theories
Celebrity Culture

In honor of the VMAs, Beyoncé‘s career, and the insane (and sometimes hilarious) conspiracy theories that have haunted America’s biggest celebrity:

By Alex Abad-Santos