Miley Cyrus Debuts Wrecking Ball — WATCH NOW

There’s a cartoonish irony associated with singing lyrics like, “Don’t you ever say I just walked away. I will always want you. I can’t live a lie,” will simultaneously swinging naked on a wrecking ball and licking a hammer. I can’t help but ask the obvious questions. For instance, Did you actually try? Because something tells me that however hard one tries in a relationship, it probably won’t last if the girl has an irrational attraction to public nudity. That being said, watch Miley Cyrus’ new video for Wrecking Ball below.

Joe Jonas Disses Taylor Swift: “She’s Been Dumped A Lot”

If you’re going to publicly bash all your exes for their part in your breakup, then expect a public response. Joe Jonas joins a very long list of men on Taylor Swift’s hit-list. Having allegedly dumped the singer via text message, Jonas was the subject of many angry barbs from America’s sweetheart, who perpetually bashed his botching of their breakup. Though most singers write about their personal pain, Swift has always taken it a step further, adding details to each song that alert the public to its subject. So as I said — if you’re going to dish it out, you better be able to take it. Watch the clip below. Something tells me Jonas might get another song soon.

Miley Cyrus Teases Wrecking Ball Premiere — Debuts Picture

mileytwitter2What exactly is Miley Cyrus trying to accomplish? Am I to be convinced she’s grown out of her pre-pubescent image and officially entered sexy town? Though sex sells, it’s also unoriginal. There’s many ways to get attention, and parading around in a nude bikini or spreading one’s legs atop a wrecking ball, seems to be the most prosaic plead for praise. And as an aside, I can’t help but wonder about Pink’s reaction, considering Miley seems to have hijacked her entire persona (minus the original songwriting, of course).

Simon Cowell on Britney Spears: “She Couldn’t Talk”

Britney SpearsWhile I appreciate honestly, I’m not certain this was necessary. When asked by Ellen DeGeneres about Britney Spears, Cowell confessed to nixing her contract, saying, “I didn’t realize that. I kind of booked someone who couldn’t talk, which is a bit of a problem when you want someone to judge.” He went on to explain that Spears was generally uncomfortable with the entire process, disliking the overall negativity associated with the talent competition. I supposed there’s a lesson to be learned here. Perhaps producers should focus less on stunt casting and more on judging. And since The Voice, X Factor, and American Idol have yet to produce a huge star in years, it’s also possible the format is dying.

The Dirty Dish — Tabloid News Review

 

Welcome back to my daily digest of all things dish! Here’s hoping your long Labor Day Weekend was a Labor of Love, with shopping excursions, brunch with besties, or playtime at parties! And just in case you missed your fill of celebrity deets during your days off, here’s the dirty dish in a nutshell.

  • Miley Cyrus isn’t modest. ICYDK
  • Scarlett Johansson is engaged. People
  • Gwen Stefani is pregnant with baby #3 (she’s 43). E! Online
  • Kris Jenner didn’t make any friends at her talk show. Radar Online
  • Lamar Odom entered rehab. TMZ
  • Kerry Washington keeps her private life private. Jezebel
  • Simon Cowell knows the sex of his baby. Pop Crunch
  • LeAnn Rimes v. Brandi Glanville: Round 2,134. The Celebrity Cafe
  • Lance Bass is engaged. TIME
  • Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington Whitely are on the rocks. Wet Paint
  • Alec Baldwin debuted his baby. EXTRA
  • Melanie Griffith’s daughter will star in Fifty Shades of Grey. MSN
  • Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones are temporarily separated. Mirror

Harry Connick Jr. Joins American Idol — Fox Gets it Right

For the first time in years, American Idol got it right. Harry Connick Jr. will officially round out Fox’s new panel, as the third judge. The news shocked me, mostly because Connick has consistently rejected any judging offers, which means American Idol and the high-class crooner had an excessive courtship. Connick has had a number of well-received guest stints, but this is his first appearance as a permanent panel member. He’ll be joining Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban for a powerhouse threesome. Watch one of Connick’s guest-stints below.