Discourse & Dischord
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The Good
Introducing Kathy Beth Terry
Kathy Beth Terry, Katy Perry’s head-geared alter ego, is set to make her debut in the video for Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) But before then, she’s warming up her fanbase with a Facebook page and Twitter account. Get a sneak peek at this stunning new starlet in the trailer below, which features such classic high school antics as vomiting into a roller skate and exposing a boob.
Kanye West becomes a monster
We all know of Kanye West’s predilection for ballsy, self-aggrandizing statements. Now we get to see his enthusiasm for dead models. West’s sleek new video for Monster is part Thriller, part American Psycho, and all sorts of macabre. Check it out.
The Bad
Die Antwoord’s Leon Botha dead at 26
Lee Botha, a South African artist, DJ and sometime collaborator with Die Antwoord, passed away this week from complications arising from progeria. If you’ve ever watched Enter the Ninja, you’ll probably remember Botha as the diminutive, yet fiery, MC. If not, check out the video here. R.I.P.
Beyoncé’s album leaked
Beyoncé’s 4 wasn’t set to come out until June 28, but some sneaky leaker got a hold of it and distributed it to the masses. Ever a survivor, Beyoncé kept her cool and enthused about her overly eager fans. If you want to play by the rules and only listen to her official releases, here’s her latest single, Love On Top. If not, you can get the whole dirty download off the interwebs while Beyoncé politely looks the other way.
The Ugly
Alice Cooper nearly killed Elvis Presley
In a recent interview with The Mirror, Alice Cooper revealed he almost shot Elvis Presley dead at his own behest. Cooper was invited to the King’s Las Vegas penthouse suite along with Linda Lovelace and Liza Minnelli (naturally). When he got there, Presley handed him a snub .32 and told him to shoot him. Before Cooper could even choose where to aim (at Minnelli, duh), Presley delivered a flying kick that sent the gun flying and then pinned Cooper to the ground by the neck. And kids, this is why drugs are bad.
Lady Gaga fans start war with Black Keys drummer
For all her messages of love and acceptance, Lady Gaga’s got some pretty intolerant little monsters on her hands. Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney found this out first hand when he jokingly referred to Gaga as Madonna. The backlash was swift and fierce. Carney re-tweeted some of the more choice selections, which you can read here. Don’t worry about the jerks, Carney. They were born this way.
Miscellany
Lauryn Hill pregnant with 6th child
Shania and Taylor do Thelma & Louise
Cee Lo Green and B-52’s collab on Teddybears track Cho Cha
Meet the Susan Boyle of Korea
David Arquette kicked out of Prince concert for back talking
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way banned in Lebanon
Gwen Stefani ends solo career, focuses on No Doubt
Pink has baby girl
Ja Rule begins prison term
Zuma Rossdale breaks arm
Watch Steve Martin’s “Jubliation Day” video
Adam Lambert and James Durbin make up via Twitter
