Discourse & Dischord

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The Good

Avril Lavigne engaged to Chad Kroeger from Nickelback

So you probably heard that Avril Lavigne is engaged to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. The two have been secretly dating for six months, and announced their engagement on the cover of Hello! Canada this week. To quote Lavigne, “What the hell? It’s like Pink marrying Scott Stapp, or Tom Cruise marrying Katie Holmes.” In any case, we can at least enjoy this priceless video one approving fan created for the happy couple.

Rihanna still in love with Chris Brown

Rihanna fessed to Oprah that considers Chris Brown the love of her life, and that the two have maintained a very close friendship since her restraining order was lifted. Naturally, not everyone reacted positively to that revelation. We think it was pretty brave of her to be that honest knowing the backlash that was in store. Kudos to you, RiRi.

The Bad

Avril Lavigne engaged to Chad Kroeger from Nickelback


Seriously, is this a prank? Where’s Ashton?

Lady Gaga reveals her little monsters in home video

This week Lady Gaga showed her fans some home videos in which she cuddles with her godson, Zachary (whose pop is Elton John), rehearses for a performance of You and I, and dances around her living room flashing her breasts to her sister. We know which snippet you’ll be looking for.

The Ugly

Pussy Riot sentenced to jail

Pussy Riot, the Russia punk trio arrested for performing an anti-Putin song and dance number in a church, were sentenced to two years in prison, despite countless musicians throwing their support behind the band. Many expressed their disappointment in the verdict, including Patrick Carney from The Black Keys, who tweeted, We will never being playing a show in Russia as long as they imprison innocent musicians for speaking their minds peacefully. Boom.

Avril Lavigne engaged to Chad Kroeger from Nickelback

Why?

Miscellany