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Sexy Selfie of the Day: Rihanna Gets Down With a Snake 

Rihanna covers the 25th anniversary edition of British GQ and she did so with snakes. She slithers with serpents! She posted, "I love playing with dominant animals! These 2 were double the trouble, but they're superstars!!! #snakez #GQ #RiRi #88babies #25thanniversary." Source:

50 Cent Gets Probation in Domestic Violence Case 

50 Cent received both probation and 30 days of community service after accepting a plea deal to avoid jail time in his domestic violence case. The rapper, born Curtis Jackson, faced a charge of domestic violence and four charges of misdemeanor vandalism after he got into it with his ex, model Daphne

Justin Bieber Helps Build School in Guatemala 

Justin Bieber spent his weekend not partying and being bratty, but by helping to build a school in Guatemala! The singer ventured into the Central American jungle following a concert in Guatemala City on Saturday (October 26). There, he helped the villagers build a schoolhouse. The trip was

Listen to Lady Gaga's "Mary Jane Holland" 

Lady Gaga has shared a snippet of her new song "Mary Jane Holland" from ARTPOP. It's nearly two minutes long, so you get a sense of its epic-ness and its drama. Its title also references pot. Check it out below. What did you think of this latest Lady Gaga track? —Maggie Pannacione10.30.13

Jonas Brothers Split 

The Jonas Brothers are calling it quits, a few weeks after canceling their tour on the eve of hitting the road. "It's over for now," Kevin Jonas said. Nick Jonas concurred, "It's really hard to say 'forever.' We're closing a chapter, for sure." "It was a unanimous decision," said Joe Jonas. It was