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Oxygen's 'The Glee Project' Canceled, 2013 Season 3: Cory Monteith's Death 'Nothing to Do with Decision' to Stop Reality Competition Show

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 02:57 PM EDT

In conjunction with FOX's hit musical show "Glee," Oxygen network held a reality competition series entitled "The Glee Project" for two seasons but has recently cancelled the show. This reality show featured performers hoping to win a guest spot on the hit show "Glee" and was set up to coincide with the airing of the singing show. Unfortunately, a third season of "The Glee Project" would not match up with the next season of the popular show, so Oxygen has discontinued it. Executives has insisted that this cancelation has nothing to do with the recent and untimely death of "Glee" star Cory Monteith, who also appeared on the Oxygen show as a mentor. Read More »

One Direction's Zayn Malik Saves Harry Styles from Stage Fire [VIDEO]: 'Take Me Home' Tour Heats Up in Chicago During 'Teenage Dirt Bag' Pyrotechnics

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 02:37 PM EDT

Zayn Malik of One Direction saved the world some heartache last night when he stopped his band mate Harry Styles from walking into a giant wall of flames that were part of the "Take Me Home" stage pyrotechnics. Just as Harry, Zayn, Niall, Liam, and Louis were wrapping up their cover of Wheetus' "Teenage Dirtbag" last night in Chicago, Styles decided to wipe his face off with a towel. He then left said towel draped over his head in a way that he was covering his vision, and he then began walking towards a large flame that had been set off to signal the end of the song. Luckily for Harry and his fans, Zayn came to the rescue. Read More »

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Movie Plot Revealed, Peter Dinklage is Villain Bolivar Trask [PHOTOS]: Lucas Till Returns as Havok in Bryan Singer's Marvel Film

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 01:01 PM EDT

Director Bryan Singer has been filling his Twitter account with exclusive set photos while filming X-Men: Days of Future Past, which is hitting theaters in 2014. Though his photo updates come randomly, they always come with pretty great revelations. For instance, Singer posted photos of Jennifer Lawrence in her Mystique body suit and paint; he announced castings with pictures of the actors being cast, and also just confirmed the return of Lucas Till as Havok. Till had been rumored to be returning after fans saw the young actor in Canada, near the set and posted photos online. Now the director himself has confirmed the reprisal. What else did Singer reveal? Read More »

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Season 9 News [VIDEOS]: 'Pacific Rim' Star Charlie Day Previews Exclusive Pyramid Scheme Clip on 'Conan'

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 11:58 AM EDT

While promoting his new film Pacific Rim last night on "Conan," actor Charlie Day shared a new clip from his FX show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." The exclusive preview clip definitely brings fans back into the crazy antics of "the gang," and even shows some other familiar faces. Plus, for die-hard "Sunny" fans, you get to see a reoccurring gag involving a single videotape. Read More »

Taylor Swift New Album 2013 [VIDEO]: Harry Styles' Ex 'Opens Floodgates' for Songwriting Process, One Direction Singer Most Likely Subject of New Material

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

The "I Knew You Were Trouble" songstress recently told Rolling Stone that she has opened up the floodgates to her songwriting process and we all know that her latest ex-boyfriend, One Direction's Harry Styles, is clearly not safe. Though to be fair, plenty of songs are about heartache. But we all know whom Taylor has dated in the past so that is why much more attention and interest goes into her songs. So following the success of her latest album, Red, it looks like Taylor isn't holding back on her follow up. Read More »

Harry Styles, Cara Delevingne Tattoo War? [PHOTOS]: One Direction Singer 'Desperate' for Rumored Ex-Girlfriend's Invite to Epic 21st Birthday Party in Ibiza

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 10:31 AM EDT

In early 2013, rumors surrounding why One Direction's Harry Styles broke up with Taylor Swift led many to one answer: English model Cara Delevingne. The two were spotted hanging out and the rest is history. Though some sources claim Harry was not Cara's type or whether they dated or not, the two have at least remained friends throughout the year. Unfortunately this friendship hit some sort of snag when Styles did not receive an invitation to Cara's 21st birthday bash she is having next month in Ibiza. If these two are "cool," why wasn't the pop star invited? Read More »

Kate Middleton Baby Bump, Due Date: Pregnant Duchess Will Give Birth July 23 According to Mother Carole, Camilla Says 'By the End of the Week'

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 16, 2013 09:50 AM EDT

With reported due dates coming and going for almost a week now, it seems like nobody has any idea when the Duchess of Cambridge will give birth to her first child with husband Prince William. Many believed the new heir to the throne would have arrived over the weekend, but that did not happen. Plus William and his brother, Prince Harry, were far away playing polo and Kate's sister, Pippa, was in Vienna at a wedding, so it was pretty obvious that these important people wouldn't have been away if the due date was this weekend. So how long will this "Royal Baby Watch" continue? Read More »

'Star Wars 7' News: 'Star Trek 3' Opening Against 2015's 'Episode VII'? J.J. Abrams Directing Both According to Zachary Quinto

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 15, 2013 04:39 PM EDT

Though you are probably more interested in what characters are appearing in 2015's Star Wars: Episode VII (or maybe who will be cast, or maybe just a hint at the plot line), news about another Sci-Fi sequel might have a huge affect on the anticipated J.J. Abrams-directed film. In fact, this news has a huge affect on Abrams, too! His other franchise, Star Trek, is apparently filming next year according to star Zachary Quinto. This means that the sequel to Star Trek Into Darkness could be opening against Abram's first Star Wars movie! Read More »

Demi Lovato Disses Justin Bieber at 2013 'X-Factor' Auditions, Selena Gomez Drama?: 'Heart Attack' Songstress' Harsh Words for 'Heartbreaker' Singer

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 15, 2013 04:00 PM EDT

According to reports, Demi Lovato was taking part in her "X-Factor" judging duties during the audition phase of the show when she apparently bashed pop sensation Justin Bieber! One contestant reminded the "Heart Attack" singer too much of her former BFF Selena Gomez's on-again, off-again boyfriend so she decided to speak her mind a bit. This person auditioning on the campus of USC last week was apparently giving off a rude demeanor, to which Lovato said there was already full of such artists. Read More »

Passion Pit 2013 Fall Tour Dates [VIDEO]: Concerts in Support of 'Gossamer' Run Continue in North America, 2 Shows in NYC

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 15, 2013 03:09 PM EDT

Passion Pitt will continue its tour in support of its latest album Gossamer starting in mid-August and last until early November with some support from The Joy Formidable. The concerts at New York's Pier 26 on September 6 and 7 are makeup dates for those who could not make it to the band's Madison Square Garden show during the blizzard in February of 2013. Discounted tickets to these new dates will be available for those who were unable to attend the earlier concert. These proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Read More »

Taylor Swift New Album 2013, Cory Monteith Dead [PHOTO]: 'Red' Songstress 'Speechless' on Twitter Over Death of Rumored Ex-Boyfriend & 'Glee' Star

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 15, 2013 02:30 PM EDT

Back in 2010, pop singer Taylor Swift and "Glee" hunk Cory Monteith were rumored to be dating, and definitely flirted on occasion. Some have even speculated that Swift's songs "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "Back to December" were written about the "Glee" star. Unfortunately, Monteith died of an apparent drug overdose this weekend, leaving so many (including Taylor) in a state of shock and mourning. Not one to shy away from emotion while writing songs, Swift is starting work on her Red follow up and this current, unfortunate situation is sure to have an impact on Swift's songs. Read More »

Kate Middleton Baby Bump, Due Date [VIDEO]: Pregnant Duchess Goes Into Labor This Week, Her Weekend Getaway to Prepare for Delivery of Heir

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 15, 2013 01:27 PM EDT

We are either in the final days or the final hours of the Duchess of Cambridge's pregnancy, but nobody really has any idea. Kate Middleton's due date had been reported to be June 11, 13 or maybe even the 17th over the course of her pregnancy, but no official announcement has come from Buckingham Palace in regards to this. All we can do is wait, which is exactly what Prince William and his wife have been doing. The Duke of Cambridge enjoyed a charity polo match with his brother Prince Harry this weekend, while Kate escaped the heat and visited her family. Read More »

Zayn Malik Perrie Edwards Tattoo [PHOTOS]: One Direction Singer's Little Mix Girlfriend Thinks Tribute Ink is 'A Little Weird'

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 15, 2013 12:39 PM EDT

Last month, One Direction member Zayn Malik decided to get a new tattoo during a break from the North American leg of his band's "Take Me Home" tour. So he and band mate Louis Tomlinson went to a tattoo parlor where Malik walked out with new ink on his right upper arm that turned out to be of his girlfriend, Perrie Edwards. Clearly a big step for the young couple's relationship, the tattoo has resulted in criticism towards Malik's decision but we have yet to hear from his Little Mix beau. Luckily, she recently talked to MTV about her boyfriend's body art and what she says might surprise you. Read More »

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