Cassandra Rose

Cassandra Rose is a 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.

2014 Shakira Target Commercial – What’s the Song?

The commercials during the 2014 Grammy Awards were chock full of amazing music -- because they have to be -- and one in particular that stood out was an ad for Target, featuring the fabulous Shakira. So what was the song she was shaking her hips to?

Snoop Dogg’s Smoke Sets Off Hotel Room Fire Alarm [PHOTO]

Snoop Dogg -- occasionally known as Snoop Lion or Snoopzilla -- apparently filled up his hotel room in Melbourne, Australia, with so much smoke that it set off a fire alarm that summoned the fire brigade. Which, if you think about it, isn't all that surprising. Impressive? Yes. Surprising? Not so much.

Nicki Minaj Is Really Angry at ESPN Magazine for Retouching Her Cover [PHOTOS]

Nicki Minaj recently sat down to shoot a cover for ESPN magazine, but was ultimately none too happy with the final product, which she says is heavily Photoshopped. Spoiler: all magazine covers are Photoshopped.

Lana Del Rey to Cover ‘Once Upon a Dream’ for Disney’s ‘Maleficent’

Even more exciting than Angelina Jolie's turn as the villain Maleficent for the upcoming Disney flick, 'Sleeping Beauty,' is the news that Lana Del Rey will be releasing a cover of 'Once Upon a Dream'!

Bria Anai Performs Adele’s ‘One and Only’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]

15-year-old Bria Anai instantly popped out to 'American Idol' judges because of her sparkly pink lips that she matched to her bright pink pants. But she stayed on their minds thanks to her performance of Adele's 'One and Only.'

Jess Meuse Sings Original Song ‘Blue Eyed Lie’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]

'American Idol' may have only been an hour today (Jan. 23), but that doesn't mean there weren't notable contestants. Take, for example, Jess Meuse, who sang her original song 'Blue Eyed Lie.'

See Justin Bieber’s Mug Shot [PHOTO]

Generally mug shots are an embarrassing affair for multiple reasons (more often than not) -- but Justin Bieber seems to be an exception to the rule. Why? He took one of the most photogenic mug shots we've ever seen.

Miley Cyrus Look-Alike Marrialle Sellars Plays Bruno Mars’ ‘Grenade’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]

The very last audition on tonight's 'American Idol' (Jan. 22) was Miley Cyrus look-alike Marrialle Sellars, who sang Bruno Mars' 'Grenade.'

Maurice Townsend Performs John Legend’s ‘So High’ on ‘American Idol’ [VIDEO]

That's right, it's 'American Idol' time again! In this episode, the judges have brought the auditions to Detroit and found some impressive talent. After worrying in the holding booth, Maurice Townsend, a full-time student from Grand Rapids, Mich., who is a minister of music at his church, performed John Legend's 'So High.'

Justin Bieber’s Mom Pattie Mallette: ‘Pray for Him’

Justin Bieber's mom is concerned about her son's recent antics and alleged drug use, and in response, she's turning to the power of prayer for help.