Discourse & Dischord

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The Good

Sophia Grace and Rosie rock the red carpet at the AMAs

If you missed the American Music Awards on Sunday night, don’t beat yourself up too much. Basically Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj took home everything. The best part of the event might have been Sophia Grace Brownlee and her hype man, Rosie, who worked the red carpet interviewing stars for Ellen. Watch the two tykes mistake Lil Jon for Lil Wayne’s brother below.

Nickelback tries to win over Detroit on Funny or Die

When it was announced that Nickleback would be the halftime show during the Lions-Packers game on Thanksgiving, the city of Detroit gave a collective, Aw hell no! Taking it all in stride, the band tried to improve their image by lessening their Canadianess in the Funny or Die segment below. Enjoy.

The Bad

Lady Gaga’s Workshop opens at Barney’s

This week Lady Gaga cut the ribbon at the Lady Gaga Workshop inside Barney’s. It’s full of things you can’t afford and don’t want. For example, a large chocolate cookie in the shape of an Alexander McQueen lobster claw shoe for $95. Or ornate gold press-on nails for $225. Let’s hope her little monsters have big bank accounts.

The Roots give Michele Bachmann an icy welcome on Late Night

Playing Fishbone’s Lyin’ Ass Bitch as an intro for a female guest on your show probably isn’t the warmest welcome, especially when that woman is running for President of the United States. Nonetheless, that’s exactly what The Roots did when Michele Bachmann made her entrance on Late Night. Jimmy Fallon’s house band said their song choice was spur-of-the-moment and tongue-in-cheek. Little stinkers. Watch the video below.
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The Ugly

Chris Brown quits Twitter after long rant

Chris Brown engaged in an epic twit fit this week after critics brought up his 2009 assault charges. The singer unleashed a tirade on his haters, then deleted his account, saying, Twitter gets wack real fast. You can read the whole rant here.

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