Today's Evil Beet Gossip

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“I grew up upper-class. Private school. My dad had a Jaguar. We’re African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we’re like the Jacksons. But I didn’t have parents using me to get out of a bad situation.” Beyonce Knowles, in a very interesting interview with January's Elle. The whole thing's worth a read, no matter how you feel about Beyonce. The photo shoot? Is ... interesting ... too. [gallery]...

Another Chris Klein Romance Bites the Dust

Katie Holmes' former fiance has split from his girlfriend of two years, Big Love cutie Ginnifer Goodwin. Says a pal of Ginnifer: "They realized they wanted different things. In the long run, the relationship wasn't going to work." Awww, I kind of feel bad for Chris Klein. In fact, I always felt bad for him. Getting dumped by your fiancee for Tom Cruise? What a freakin' nightmare. Like, does it get any more emasculating? I hope this kid finds a great relationship eventually. ...

Lindsay Lohan Shows Britney Some Support

From her most recent MySpace post: :) although i have something really important to write about regarding an email that someone sent me about a shit friend of theirs... i'm just too tired to type it right now, but i will tomorrow... on another note. in support of a talented woman... enjoy the music love always Lindsay Currently listening : Circus By Britney Spears Release date: By 2008-12-02 Awww, this is really sweet! Go Lindsers! Here's Lindsay chilling at The Gr...

Whoops!

Seventeen years in the making, Guns 'N' Roses new album, Chinese Democracy, hit the U.S. charts at #3 this week, selling a disappointing 261,000 copies. For comparison, Britney Spears' original "comeback" album, Blackout, sold 290,000 U.S. copies in its first week, despite Britney doing absolutely no publicity for it and being an overall nutcase at the time. Democracy was topped by Kanye's new 808s & Heartbreak and Taylor Swift's Fearless (which was released nearly a month ago, 'natch). ...

Is an Oscar Next?

Heath Ledger was awarded the Best Actor honor for his role in The Dark Knight at the Australian Film Institute's awards on Saturday. Guests at a packed awards ceremony in Melbourne's Princess Theatre rose to their feet clapping, but with some in tears, to pay tribute. "It has been without a doubt the most difficult year, losing such a loved family member," said his sister Kate, fighting back tears. "We are so proud of him and humbly accept this award on behalf of his beautiful daughter ...

Twilight Series Getting a New Director for New Moon

She delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for a female film director, but Catherine Hardwicke will not be back to direct the Twilight sequel, New Moon. "I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct New Moon," she said in a statement. "Directing Twilight has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel—it is a great story." "Timing" my ass. She got the b...

Disneyland’s Jack Sparrows Laid Off Due to Economy Breasts

I have nothing to add to this. I don't even fully understand it. But I don't think I can make it any funnier than just copy/pasting from KTLA's website: ANAHEIM -- Disneyland management has fired the four actors who played pirate Jack Sparrow because officials were worried about young female park-goers flashing the swashbuckling actors late at night, according to one former cast member. "They lost control when they saw Jack Sparrow," said former pirate Brandon Pinto, who left the role after a dispute with management a year ago. "This is a sexy, rock-...