Cassandra Rose is a freelance writer and an avid bibliophile with a B.A. from Rutgers University in English and Medieval Studies. On the rare occasion that real life isn't getting in the way, she spends her free time being snarky under the Twitter handle yrchmonger and contributing to the literary blog Bibliomantics. She currently lives in New Jersey where she was raised on a steady diet of Mel Brooks, British comedies and pop culture.
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James Gandolfini’s Funeral Plans Set After the Clintons, John Kerry + More Help Get Him Home
It took a US President and two Secretaries of State to make it happen, but following James Gandolfini's unexpected death in Italy on June 19, the body of the 'Sopranos' actor is back on American soil, and plans have been made to lay him to rest.
Paula Deen Fired from the Food Network
Despite her efforts to save face -- with not one but two apology videos -- that deposition stemming from a lawsuit which revealed her casual use of the n-word (as well as other seemingly racist actions) has cost Paula Deen her job at the Food Network.
Autopsy Reveals a Heart Attack Killed ‘Sopranos’ Star James Gandolfini
An autopsy has confirmed that 51-year-old actor James Gandolfini, who passed away on Wednesday (June 19), died of natural causes. Specifically, a heart attack he suffered while in Italy for an appearance at Sicily's Taormina Film Festival.
Paula Deen Awkwardly Apologizes for Being a Racist … Or Something [VIDEO]
After bailing on an interview with 'The Today Show' this morning, Paula Deen has issued a public apology for routinely using the n-word back in 1986 and for assuming that being racist is cool if you're old and Southern.
Guess the Celebrity Crib
This gorgeous mansion in the Carribean is currently on the market by its silver-haired owner, whom we're pretty sure came out of the womb with his grey locks intact.
Halle Berry + Olivier Martinez Are Having a Boy
It's official: Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez will be having a bouncing baby boy. Minus the bouncing, we assume.
Judge Calls for Investigation Into Paris Jackson’s Guardianship After Suicide Attempt
Paris Jackson's suicide attempt drew a lot of media attention, but it also drew the watchful eye of the judge who granted grandmother Katherine Jackson guardianship of Michael's kids.
Guess the Celebrity Crib
After listing, de-listing and re-listing this Malibu, Calif. home at least four times, this widely-known comedian was finally able to get someone to take the property off his hands so he could make his big move to New York City.
Samuel L. Jackson Amazingly Performs ‘Breaking Bad’ Monologue for Alzheimer’s Research [VIDEO]
Samuel L. Jackson has been raising money through the website Reddit for Alzheimer's research by promising to read monologues each time a donation goal is reached. This time around, after raising $155,000, Jackson read the memorable "I am the one who knocks" monologue from 'Breaking Bad' protagonist Heisenberg/Walter White.
Miguel Claims Billboard Awards Producers Never Told Him Not to Do That Stage Jump
After producers of the Billboard Awards tried to shift the blame (and possible legal liability) from themselves by saying they forbid Miguel from doing that stage jump that ended with him leg-dropping a fan in the face, the singer is claiming he was never told any such thing.
The victim, who was allegedly fine at the time, is now said to be suffering possible brain damage -- and a distinct case of