I thought I was being called out. I missed the point, I misunderstood, then misspoke. I’m sorry, Nicki.
@NICKIMINAJ
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) July 23, 2015
Tag: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift v. Nicki Minaj: A VMA Twitter War
If you’re going to poke your fork in someone’s side and then run away, don’t be surprised when they come at you with a spatula. Because Taylor Swift won’t take a hit lying down, she directly responded to Nicki Minaj’s subtle twitter-dig in response to the MTV VMA nomations, after Minaj said, “If your video celebrates women with slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year.” Taylor was swift to respond, saying, “I’ve done nothing but love & support you. It’s unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot.” Minaj seemed flabbergasted by the cantankerous callout, insisting she did not directly mention Swift. Perhaps Nicki felt her hit was more at the process than the person, and in an effort to circumvent a Swiftie revolt, she quickly backtracked.
Here are the facts: Nicki was in fact nominated, but it was not for the category or video she wanted, and she therefore feels slighted. Is the industry racist? Sure it is. But MTV also sucks, so it’s quite possible their poor taste is responsible for any and all oversights. As for why Taylor Swift gets an insane amount of attention, it’s because her brand is impeccable, she’s kind to her fans, and her music is catchy. If you’re going to be salacious and polarizing (see Nicki Minaj’s bad behavior on American Idol), then you won’t please everyone, and the response will speak for itself.
Tabloid Gossip: Your Weekly Dish
Brody Jenner exposed more fake details from ‘The Hills.’ Us Mag
Ciara’s ex doesn’t want her new boyfriend meeting their son. ET Online
Cody Simpson is cool with Gigi Hadid’s new romance. E! Online
Calvin Harris is “insanely happy” with Taylor Swift. People
Demi Lovato is very in love with Wilmer Valderrama. Billboard
Khloe Kardashian and James Harden are heating things up. Just Jared
Miranda Kerr has a new snapchat squeeze in her life. E! Online
Bobby Brown had a baby. Contact Music
Jennie Garth tied the knot. Pop Sugar
Oliver Hudson and his estranged dad might be on the mend. FWN
One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson is having a baby. Hollywood Life
Does ‘The Bachelorette’ want to cast Khloe Kardashian? The Stir
Tom Selleck is an alleged water thief. LAist
Michael Buble is expecting baby #2. Closer Weekly
Lucasfilm is not happy with Amy Shumer. Jezebel
Kendall Jenner has a nipple ring. Wet Paint
Antonio Benderas has a girlfriend. Just Jared
Lead singer of Muse and Kate Hudson’s ex, Matt Bellamy, has moved on with a new lady love. Radar Online
Sean Penn’s daughter loves Charlize Theron. The Record
Taylor Swift v. Apple: The Jury is Out
Taylor Swift’s untouchable popularity puts her in the perfect position to shine a light on the many ways musicians are currently getting fucked by many streaming services, and it’s about time someone spoke up. But this is just the beginning of a much larger conversation about how we treat our artists, and the royalties they receive. While Apple has agreed to now pay artists for those first three months, we don’t know how much, and to quote The Verge, this feels like more of the Status Quo. We can’t keep pounding our heads against the wall in an attempt to break out of prison. Someone needs a hammer.
Tabloid Gossip: Your Week of News
Nicki Minaj’s ex cheated on her. TMZ
Leonardo DiCaprio has a new model girlfriend. Buzzfeed
Jennifer Aniston says Justin Theroux is the best part of her 40’s. People
Nick Jonas might be single. Gossip Girl
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris are insta-official. Unreality TV
Kevin Federline really did love Britney Spears. Fish Wrapper
Ariana Grande is going in a new romantic direction. JSYK
Prince George is adorable. USA Today
Kim Kardashian thinks South West is a dumb baby name. Just Jared
Carrie Underwood has really hot legs. HUFFPO
Emma Roberts and Evan Peters ended their engagement. E! Online
Benedict Cumberbatch had a baby. The Frisky
Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham is back on the market. Wet Paint
Brody Jenner and his girlfriend like threesomes. Rumor Fix
John Stamos got a DUI. People
Tabloid Gossip: Your Week of Links
Amber Rose wants to reunite with Wiz Khalifa. DListed
Robert Pattinson might be tying the knot. Socialite
Olivia Wilde has a cute kid. HUFFPO
Lorde is still in love. Pop Sugar
Lil Wayne and Christina Milian made their romance known. Wet Paint
The Kardashians still can’t dress . . . even on Easter. Jezebel
Reggie Bush has another baby on the way. Access Hollywood
Pamela Anderson hates her ex-husband. TMZ
Michael Fassbender has a sexy lady. Daily Mail
Richie Sambora is in some hot water. People
Nick Cannon has a new girl. E! Online
Tabloid Gossip: Your Week of News
Britney Spears’ children have an allowance. Billboard
Angelina Jolie took another bold step to prevent cancer. Mirror
Chris Evans and Lily Collins are dating. Us Magazine
Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr stepped out as husband and wife. Just Jared
Mariah Carey and Brett Ratner are dating. Jezebel
Carrie Underwood debuted her baby. Rumor Fix
Khloe Kardashian and French Montana are back together. Radar Online
Amanda Knox’s nightmare is over. NYP
Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa have buried the hatchet. MTV
Did Natasha Leggero steal Pete Davidson’s joke? Daily Mail
Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift are dating. Hollywood Life
Karreuche Tran is blabbing about Chris Brown. TMZ
Iggy Azalea loves her boob job. JSYK
Taraji P. Henson apologized to the police for her false claims about profiling. UPROXX
Tabloid Gossip: Weekly Rundown
Harrison Ford survived a plane crash. Yahoo
Khloe Kardashian reunited with French Montana. RTW
Jennie Garth has a new guy. E! Online
Chris Brown has a baby, a baby mama, and an ex. WGO
Robin Thicke is thick and rich. Stereogum
Sarah Gilbert gave birth. Rumor Fix
Taylor Swift won’t comment on Katy Perry. Billboard
Kim Kardashian is slowly becoming Amber Rose. People
Alec Baldwin is having another baby. Page Six
Naya Rivera has a baby bump. Wet Paint
Beck Wins Best Album: Kanye Reacts
I have a few words for Kanye West, so I’d like him to listen. First, even if Beyonce’s album was stronger, Beck writes his own music, and is therefore operating on an entirely different level. Commissioning the best of the best in the business to write, produce, and create your work puts you at an unfair advantage, and makes you less deserving. Second, art is subjective, and Kanye West is not its arbiter. Third, I don’t appreciate ruining someone’s moment, no matter who it is or what the circumstances. Watch below.
Tabloid Gossip: Divorces, Engagements, and More
Jamie Lynn Spears had a bar fight. The Blemish
Taylor Swift won 2014. Variety
Amber Rose outed an eight year old. E! Online
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn might be engaged. The Frisky
John Mayer cracked Giada’s marriage. Jezebel
Joseph Gordon-Levitt got secretly hitched. Just Jared
Gawker can go to hell. Gawker
Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout has another bun in the oven. JSYK
Slash axed his marriage. TMZ
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are still dating. People
Is a Sony insider responsible for the hack? Company Town
Elon Musk is ending his marriage to the same woman again. Yahoo!
Bethenny Frankel has a boy toy and a bangin’ bikini bod. Radar Online
Alec Baldwin and his wife are having their second baby. Today
Kelly Rowland shared her first wedding photo. ET Online
Sofia Vergara is engaged to Joe Manganiello. DListed
Chris Rock’s divorce might get nasty. ABC
Selena Gomez showed too much skin. Mediaite
Kate Gosselin has a new boyfriend. Wet Paint