Cristin Maher
No Doubt Pay Tribute to Deceased Fan
The first few days of January were tough ones for the members of No Doubt. One of their most devoted fans Amy Pepper passed away right around the New Year. The band was so saddened to hear of her death, that they posted a special tribute message on their official website.
Britney Spears Gets Engaged to Jason Trawick
It’s official! Britney Spears is engaged to marry Jason Trawick. According to sources at People, Trawick got down on one knee and popped the question to Spears last night (Dec. 15) on the eve of his 40th birthday.
Will.i.am Announces New Solo Album
Even though there have been many rumors that the Black Eyed Peas are disbanding, one saying that the group was going to replace Fergie, will.i.am has steadfastly denied the gossip about the BEPs parting ways. Despite this, the group appears to be taking a hiatus since Will is getting ready to release a solo album, entitled ‘#willpower.’
Mac Miller Takes the No. 1 Spot on Billboard 200 Album Chart
As predicted, Mac Miller‘s first full-length record ‘Blue Slide Park’ — which includes tracks like ‘Party on Fifth Ave.’ and ‘Donald Trump’ — debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The 19-year-old rapper sold 144,000 copies of his freshman album in the first week after ‘Blue Slide Park’ was released, according to Nielsen SoundScan (via Billboard).
Charice’s Father Murdered in the Philippines
Police have learned that Charice‘s estranged father, 40-year-old Ricky Pempengco, has been murdered in her hometown of Laguna in the Philippines. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Police Senior Supt. Gilbert Cruz said that Charice’s father was stabbed on Monday night while shopping at a store in San Pedro township.
Snoop Dogg Celebrates His 40th Birthday
Happy 40th birthday, Snoop Dogg! Today, Oct. 19, the Doggfather turns the big 4-0! It seems like just yesterday that a 23-year-old Snoop was rolling up in a pimped-out convertible rapping about “sippin’ on gin and juice” with his fellow Death Row crony Dr. Dre.