Daily Digest: Katy Perry, Casper Smart, James Rosemond, Swedish House Mafia, more
Katy Perry’s views on divorce, James Rosemond’s latest criminal charges, Casper Smart gay rumors and Sweedish House Mafia’s final tour days are just some of the headlines for June 24, 2012
Katy Perry Says Divorce Wasn’t Easy
Who said marriage was easy? Inside the recent pop-cumentary Katy Perry: Part of Me, Perry opens up on the struggles and failures of her 14-month marriage to comedian/actor Russell Brand. “Being in love is a dream, but the reality is not like the movies,” she readily admits in the film. “There’s a lot more compromise and sacrifice.”
The film is expected to hit select theaters July 5.
Story: http://tinyurl.com/6s74674
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Hip-Hop Music Mogul Indicted in Murder-for-Hire Charge
47-year old James Rosemond, the chief executive of New York-based Czar Entertainment, has been indicted in New York for allegedly hiring a murder to kill an associate of 50 Cent. Currently, Rosemond is already imprisoned on another conviction due to drug trafficking charges. Rosemond was responsible for the Salt-N-Pepa’s 1993 Top Ten hit, "Shoop."
Story: http://tinyurl.com/7lsg4f3
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Van Halen Seems to (Still) Be In Trouble After Dallas Show
Even with a huge chunk of their summer shows cancelled, thing still aren’t looking good for Van Halen. At least for the group’s front man David Lee Roth. Check out this grueling review of a concert tour stop in Dallas, Texas from last week, reported by the Dallas Morning News.
Story: http://tinyurl.com/7r8yups
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J.Lo’s Boyfriend Attacked with Gay Rumors
It seems like Jennifer Lopez has another set of problems on her hands. Enter Joshua Lee Ayers, another dancer who worked with J.Lo’s current (and much-younger) boyfriend Casper Smart on the 2010 dance film Step Up 3D. He’s been storming Twitter with rumors alleging Ayers is gay and that he’s only interested in Lopez for her fame and wealth. He’s even posted pictures of Smart in some very flamboyant moments. Beware.
Story: http://tinyurl.com/89ff9zk
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SHORT CUTS
Universal Music Uses Star Power in EMI merger hearing
http://tinyurl.com/7j48c2a
It’s a Laugh: Bristol Palin’s Show Only Nets 750,000
http://tinyurl.com/75vd5q7
98 Degrees Set for One-Night-Only Reunion
http://tinyurl.com/7ldmkoj
DJ Supergroup Swedish House Mafia Done With Touring
http://tinyurl.com/75dpnps