SNL STAR AND THE STROKES DUMMER IN LOVE!

Girls all over will cry when they hear this! You might not know her by name but you you are definitely familiar Kristen Wiig's "Saturday Night Live" characters or impersonations. Get ready for this, the funny girl of SNL is dating one of the hottest men in he music industry!  The woman who introduced us to "SNL" staples Dooneese Maharelle and Gilly is more reserved. Last night, however, she let her guard down — just long enough for a photographer to snap a pic of her smooching her hot sauce boyfriend of a year now, Fabrizio Moretti.

The Strokes drummer was the deejay at a party for Lexus in San Francisco on Monday night and he brought along his comedian girlfriend. Usually guarded when it comes to the press, they didn't seem to mind kissing for the cameras. We've all seen him around in Hollywood. the girls al secretly hoping he'll look at them and realize he's in love. But that dream is over ladies cause he is now with Wiig.  The comedian smiled as her scruffy drummer boy planted a sweet kiss on her cheek. 

Wiig, who was married to actor Hayes Hargrove from 2005 until 2009, has been linked to Moretti since they were spotted getting cozy at an album launch party for Black Keys in New York City in December 2011. Earlier this month, she spoke out for the first time about her new beau, who previously dated Drew Barrymore. "I will say that I'm happier than I've ever been and I feel very lucky right now," Wiig told Marie Claire. And why is that exactly? "Where I am now. Who he is. Those are the two big ones." And while "The Bridesmaid" star has a string of movies lined up following her "SNL" departure in May, she says she's more excited about her personal life than her professional one. "When you're on your deathbed, you probably aren't counting the movies you've made," she said. "You're looking at the people who are around you and thinking about the people in your life, and you can't lose how important that is because that's ultimately where happiness comes from." 


Well congrats to those two! They look look damn happy!

Wiig's future projects include "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" opposite Ben Stiller, "The Comedian" with Robert De Niro, and "Imogene" co-starring Darren Criss. And, of course, spending time with the hunky drummer who has made her happier than ever.

FLAMING LIPS FRONT MAN WILL DIE TAKING A SHIT!

The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne believes he'll die by having a heart attack while on the toilet, just like Elvis Presley. He also let us know that limited copies of his collaboration with numerous eclectic artist contained their blood.

The 'Do You Realize?' singer has said he'd like to pop his clogs on stage – preferably while inside his infamous inflatable hamster ball - but  figures that he'll most likely die while taking a shit.

Speaking to The Observer, Coyne recently revealed: "I think [dying in the ball] would be the greatest death ever. 'Something's happened in there!' and then they open the bubble. 'He's dead'." EWWWW!!!

He added:

I don't think that will happen though. I'll probably have a heart attack while taking a shit, like Elvis Presley.

In the interview, Coyne shakes off his good guy image by talking about his feud withThe Social Network screenwriter Aaron Sorkin – who was originally on board to develop The Flaming Lips' 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robot' musical – and Arcade Fire's Win Butler, who he once accused of "treating people like shit on tour".

He said: "[Win and I] laughed about it and we agreed we'd keep the feud going because it's the only feud they've got. I really didn't think he'd want to fight me. He's pretty big and I'd have to be pretty scrappy."

The Flaming Lips recently released a collaborative album, titled 'The Flaming Lips And Heady Fwends', which brought together an eclectic group of artists including Bon Iver,Ke$ha, Nick Cave, My Morning Jacket and Yoko Ono. A limited number of vinyl releases, which came out in April, contained the blood of some of the artists who had contributed to the record. With a collaboration of artist like this, I am not surprised...

http://www.nme.com/news/the-flaming-lips/65198

KOBE BRYANT: PHOTOS CAUGHT HIM WITH TWO OLYMPIANS IN BARCELONA!

NO HE DIDN'T! 

Kobe Bryant never learns! His wife vanessa forgives him time after time and yet, TMZ recently caught the basketball star and Olympian in an awkward position at a bar, shirtless! And who knows what else...


And didn't she recently stop the divorce proceedings?!

Just like any wife who saw a photo on the Internet of her previously philandering husband sitting shirtless on a bar in a Barcelona nightclub with two young women, Vanessa Bryant was"embarrassed" and "furious" last week when she saw a photo of Kobe in a compromising spot at a Team USA basketball function in Barcelona, according to TMZ. (TMZ)

TMZ says Vanessa wasn't upset because she thought Kobe was cheating on her; she was upset that he allowed himself to get in a position where such a picture was taken. Well that maybe what her publicist told her to say, but I'm sure that at this point she's like "really" at the Olympics too biatch! WTF?!
The couple has had a tumultuous public relationship. Mostly cause Kobe chats on Vanessa, a lot. Still, they recently called off divorce proceedings in an attempt at reconciliation.

How did Kobe manage to get in that spot in the first place? A source tells TMZ that a drink spilled on his shirt and he was waiting for a replacement. Yeah right, he spilled a drink wink wink.

Vanessa flew to London with the couple's two daughters over the weekend to see Kobe and Team USA start the basketball competition. The trip was planned before the photograph hit the Web.

SNOOP DOGG RETIRES FROM HIP-HOP

AP recently broke the news about Snoop Dogg's retirement from hip-hop. Snoop wants you to know that he's tired of hip-hop, is Bob Marley reincarnated and is embracing reggae instead of the culture of guns he once rapped about. 

Oh, and he's also not Snoop Dogg anymore. Like Prince, Puff Daddy and Jennifer Lopez, he's got a new name: Snoop Lion.

The former rapper recently stated in a news conference in New York that he was "born again" during a visit to Jamaica in February and is ready to make music that his "kids and grandparents can listen to." OK...

The artist will soon be releasing a reggae album called "Reincarnated" in the fall. He said that in Jamaica, he connected with Bob Marley's spirit and is now "Bob Marley reincarnated." Sounds like Snoop has been smoking way, way too much of the reefer!

Bob Marley's son Rohan attended the conference and gave Snoop his blessing.

"I feel like I've always been Rastafarian," Snoop said of the spiritual Jamaican movement. While there, he said, he visited a temple, was renamed Snoop Lion and was also given the Ethiopian name Berhane, meaning "light of the world."

Snoop didn't explain why he was switching from "Dogg" to "Lion," but it's likely a reference to the Lion of Judah, a religious symbol popular in Rastafarian and Ethiopian culture.

Later, he played five songs for a small crowd, including one called "No Guns Allowed." It features his daughter and includes the lyrics, "No guns allowed in here tonight, we're going to have a free for all, no fights."

"It's so tragic that people are doing stupid things with guns," he said. This is true, but definitely odd coming from a former gangster!

Snoop, best known for hits like "Gin and Juice" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," is an avid supporter of marijuana rights and has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount last month.

He said that in Jamaica, where he stayed for 35 days, he grew closer to his wife, who saw his transition. He added that he's excited to perform music that his family and children can listen to.

"As a 40-year-old man ... I've got to give them something," he said. "That's what you do when you're wise."

"Reggae was calling ... it's a breath of fresh air," he said. "Rap isn't challenging; it's not appealing."

The album was produced by Diplo and will feature Snoop singing. It will be released on Vice Records.

"It feels like I'm 19 or 20 years old again," he said.

TODAY! GETTY CENTER SUMMER SERIES W/ NICK WATERHOUSE

Enjoy outdoor live music, picturesque views of the city, refreshing drinks and summer exhibitions in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere. The evenings feature performances by your soon-to-be favorite bands, along with DJ sets to open and close the night. 

Nick Waterhouse

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Vintage R & B revivalist Nick Waterhouse combines an uncanny old-school sensibility with a charged, contemporary style. His muse is the over-modulated sound of 60s R & B, and his take on such a time-honored tradition evokes the back-alley thrill of New Orleans, Detroit, and Memphis in their heyday. Waterhouse's live performances, backed by the Tarots, thrill with his pure and undeniably raw and rhythmic take on American music. They'll perform songs from his forthcoming full-length album, Time's All Gone, the follow up to his wildly successful self-produced 45 recordSome Place, which sold out almost instantly. 

The Chicago Tribune praised his SXSW performance: "Also terrific: Nick Waterhouse. With the face of an engineering student and the voice of a soul assassin, Waterhouse sounded anything but retro as he channeled the unvarnished energy and drive of 60s R & B. He was backed by three singers, a swinging rhythm section and a saxophone blurting mad commentary."

Watch Nick perform "Some Place" from his debut album Time's All Gone from the Urban Outfitters Music Video Series (2012, Innovative Leisure): 

FAN FALLS DOWN CLIFF TRYING TO SNEAK INTO NICKLEBACK SHOW

Just when you think you've heard it all! This is hilarious and sad at the same time. 

A man had to be rescued by fire fighters after he fell down a 40-foot gorge while trying to sneak into a Nickelback gig in New York. According to Gawker, 22-year-old Kevin Beaudette was taken to the Albany Medical Centre to be treated for injuries after his nasty spill, which he sustained after he lost his footing and slipped into the Geyser Brook George. He had been trying to find his way into the Canadian band's gig at the Performing Arts Centre in Saratoga Springs. 


Beaudette is said to have been pretty wasted at the time of his unfortunate accident and, after medical crews were unable to help him escape from the hole, was eventually rescued by the local fire service – who had to use a basket to transport him out. 

So remember, don't get drunk and try to sneak into a Nickleback show. Actually don't try to sneak into a Nickleback show period.

After being treated for cuts and bruises, he was released from hospital and will not face criminal charges. The Centre's president, Marcia White, said of the incident: "Last evening an individual who appeared to be intoxicated, and who was outside the venue, apparently lost his footing and slipped down the embankment that runs along SPAC's Route 50 parking lot."



Last month Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger revealed that he and his bandmates are well aware of how they are perceived by most people and admitted that they're never likely to score any critical praise. In recent months, they have had to contend with defending themselves from online abuse courtesy of music fans, being described as the reason that rock 'n' roll is "dying" by The Black Keys, and being the unwelcome inspiration for a web plugin named 'Nickelblock' which internet users can download to eliminate all mentions of the band from web browsers.

Love them or hate em, either way they still sell-out shows and that is a puzzle in itself.  

CHRIS BROWN & RIHANNA SECRET MEETING

Rihanna and Chris Brown have taken their secret meet-ups international!

In St. Tropez, France on Sunday, sources told Us Weekly that the famous exes, who split in 2009 after Brown beat the living daylights of then-girlfriend Rihanna, found a way to arrange an undercover meeting.

The sexy "Where Have You Been?" singer, 24, has been chilling throughout the South of France this past week, but made an addendum to her schedule when she heard that her ex was in town.

"Rihanna knew Chris was on his way [to St. Tropez] and actually changed her plans late Friday night late after calling Chris from the yacht's satellite phone," a source tells Us.

Brown, 23, who chartered an impressive yacht complete with a submarine, two helicopter landing pads and a swimming pool, was seen mooring the boat next to Rihanna's off of the town's Pampelonne Beach. The "Turn Up the Music" singer is said to have rented the impressive yacht with Swizz Beatz and Ludacris -- for a whopping $400,000 a week -- for an upcoming music video.

"Rihanna went and partied hard with the guys on their yacht," the source says.

Another source adds that Brown's current girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, was also aboard. "I don't know if Rihanna even knew that she was there!"

Although Rihanna and Brown avoid stepping out in public together, the singer has gone on the record to defend her contact with her ex, namely, their musical collaboration on a remix of her song "Birthday Cake."

"It never occurred to me how this was going to be a problem," she explained to Esquire UK in June. "I thought people were gonna be surprised that we finally did a record together, but I didn't see how people could think it was a bad thing, you know? In my mind, it was just music . . . I could never see anything wrong with making music."

What is wrong with you RhiRhi! He beat your face till it was purple, that is what is wrong with you hanging with him! Ugh! This is depressing, 

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com

LINDSEY LOHAN, LANA DEL REY & LADY GAGA SLEEPOVER PHOTOS

If you thought the Lady Gaga-Lindsay Lohan sleepover sounded too good to be true … now there's photographic evidence.

On Thursday, the "Born This Way" singer posted a bunch of pictures from that party night (July 11) night at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, California, which also included singer Lana Del Rey, on her new social networking site LittleMonsters.com. 

Although Del Rey is not actually pictured (she could have been the one taking the photos), Lohan and Gaga do their best sexy faces(along with photographer Ellen von Unwerth). You can see LiLo striking that tired finger-biting pose, again. This time not so much like her Play Boy cover. 

When news first broke the night seemed to be an ice cream and movie night their glossy, sleepy eyes and their sloppy poses tell a different story.

Lohan, 26, is the subject of the other three images. In one, the actress — wearing a tiara and fur coat — is having a cigarette lit for her, while in another von Unwerth is playing with her red hair. "I love to stay up late and take pictures of beautiful celebrities," Gaga wrote in one of the photo captions.

Other big news that Gaga, 26, shared on Thursday is that she will make her acting debut in "Machete Kills," the sequel to the 2010 Robert Rodriguez action-packed thriller, which coincidentally featured a cameo by Lohan. Gaga will play a character that doesn't seem to be much of stretch: La Chameleon, a glamorous woman who wears fur and diamonds … and carries a gun. 

50 TRADES IN THE MIC TO BE A BOXING PROMOTER

50 Cent is trading in the mic for a new career as a boxing promoter.

Last week the New York City Athletic Commission awarded a licence to promote fights to the rapper's company, TMT Promotions. The acronym TMT stands for "The Money Team", a nickname used by the entourage of world champion boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr.

Last month Forbes named Mayweather Jr. the highest-paid sports star in the world, after he earned an estimated $85 million in 12 months.

Awesome right!? Except he is currently serving an 87-day prison sentence in Las Vegas for domestic abuse.

On Wednesday night (July 25), De La Hoya reportedly used Twitter to take a jab at 50 Cent, posting: "Everyone wanting to be a boxing promoter? Good luck." However, the tweet has since been deleted.

I bet he did! Oscar may be the 'Golden Boy,' but he's no gangster!

50 Cent - born Curtis Jackson III, spat back real quick by tweeting to De La Hoya: "I don't gamble floyd do, but I bet you won't be promoting Floyd mayweather no more. TMT Promotions." However, this tweet has since been deleted as well.

Speaking to sports website ESPN, Mayweather Jr's business associate Leonard Ellerbe refused to confirm that the rapper has signed to promote the boxer. However, he did admit that there is a business partnership, saying: "I think that Floyd and 50 coming together is great for boxing. You have two smart guys and when great minds work together, you can have nothing but great results."

He is expected to release his fifth official studio album, titled 'Street King Immortal', in November.

LADY GAGA NEW CHARACTER IN ROBERT RODRIGUEZ FILM

Lady Gaga will make her acting debut in a new Robert Rodriguez movie called Machete Kills.

The singer will play a character called 'La Chameleon' in the film, which is a sequel to Rodriguez's 2010 action exploitation movie Machete. Wether you're a fan of the Gaga or not, you'll wanna watch this because its bound to be outrageous. After all Rodriguez IS known, for directing clectic filmography, which includes action, sci-fi, horror, comedy, and hot chicks and plenty of thrills. 

Scroll down to see a poster of Gaga in character.

Gaga's casting was made official lastn night by Rodriguez on Twitter last night (July 26). 

The director posted: "I just finished working with @LadyGaga on @MacheteKills , she kicked SO MUCH ASS! Holy Smokes. Blown away!"

The singer also tweeted about the role, writing: "Yes its true, I will be making my debut as an actress in the amazing Machete Kills by @RODRIGUEZ I'M SO EXCITED!!! AH! Filming was insane."

This is the shnizaaasss! Machete Kills is shooting now for a 2013 release. Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez will all reprise their roles from the first Machete movie, while Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen and Vanessa Hudgens will also star alongside Gaga.

OMG this just keeps getting better and better! Charlie sheen and Mel Gibson! It sounds ridiculous, and too good to be true at the same time! 

Lady Gaga filmed her part during a five-week break from her 'Born This Way Ball' tour. The tour will begin again in Sofia, Bulgaria on August 14, before making its way to the UK for a pair of dates at Twickenham on September 8 and 9 and a third show at the Manchester Arena on September 11.

CRYSTAL CASTLES PLAGUE & NEW TOUR

 You love Crystal Castles?! I know, who doesn't! The band announced their North American tour dates and unveiled their new track titled ‘PLAGUE’ this week, taken from their forthcoming full-length due out later this fall on Universal Republic/Casablanca in the U.S.

Since writing and recording in Berlin, Warsaw, London and Toronto the band recently performed ‘PLAGUE’ live at Manchester’s Parklife Festival, causing a swirl of speculation and excitement surrounding their highly anticipated album release.

Listen/Download/Share the track here.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

09/27 - Fillmore Charlotte - CHARLOTTE, NC*               

09/28 - Counterpoint Music Festival - ATLANTA, GA*    

09/29 - 9:30 - WASHINGTON, DC*          

10/02 - Electric Factory - PHILADELPHIA, PA*           

10/03 - Roseland Ballroom - NEW YORK, NY*  

10/06 - House of Blues - BOSTON, MA*     

10/07 - Metropolis - MONTREAL, PQ**               

10/09 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - ROYAL OAK, MI**

10/10 - Newport Music Hall - COLUMBUS, OH**              

10/11 - Marathon Art Works - NASHVILLE, TN** 

10/14 - Austin City Limits Festival - AUSTIN, TX**
10/16 - Uptown Theater - KANSAS CITY, MO**           

10/17 - Ogden - DENVER, CO**      

10/18 - In The Venue - SALT LAKE CITY, UT**         

10/20 - Palladium - LOS ANGELES, CA**            

10/21 - Soma - SAN DIEGO, CA**

10/22 - Fox Theater - SAN FRANCISCO, CA**      

10/24 - Roseland Theater - PORTLAND, OR**

10/25 - Showbox Sodo - SEATTLE, WA**     

10/26 - Commodore - VANCOUVER, BC**             

10/28 - Mac Ewan Hall - CALGARY, AB**    

10/29 - Edmonton Events Centre - EDMONTON, AB**              

10/31 - Burton Cummings Theater - WINNIPEG, MB**

11/01 - First Ave - MINNEAPOLIS, MN**        

11/02 - Congress Theater - CHICAGO, IL**      

11/04 - Kool Haus - TORONTO, ON** 

* w/ HEALTH ** w/ HEALTH & Kontravoid (Pretty Pretty Records)

BLACK LIPS: DOCUMENTARY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Film director Bill Cody is appealing for funds to sent the Georgia rock band Black Lips on the road in the Middle East! Using Indiegogo.com, Cody is in the hunt for $35,000 in order to finance travel and equipment expenses for the film, which will see the Black Lips playing shows across the Middle East with various local bands as an example of "cultural bridge builing".

They might be crazy, but The Black Lips are always coming up with crazy ideas! That’s why we love them!

The flick is pitched as "A Hard Day's Night meets Don't Look Back". Hell yeah! Where do I pledge!

Cody, who directed the 1987 music documentary, Athens, GA: Inside-Out, which featured REM and the B-52's as well as working on 2006's Two-Headed Cow , which featured Jack White, Neko Case and Cat Power, has written: 


"I'm now setting out to make the biggest project I have ever conceived of. A bridge building music event through the Middle East featuring the one of the best live acts around, The Black Lips from Atlanta, GA, with help from local acts like Lazzy Lung of Beirut, Lebanon (Esquire magazine's pic for best band in the middle east and winner of Rolling Stone's Middle East Battle of the Bands) and other bands from the region."


Bringing people together instead of pulling them apart. Peace and understanding."



For information on the film, visit: Indiegogo.com/blackliptourfilmME 

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS LIKES TO DRINK BLOOD

Move over Twilight a new vampire’s in town!

Jonathan Rhys Meyers plans to really sink his teeth into his new role as… Dracula! Meyers, played Henry VIII on "The Tudors," and was mean, spoiled, hot and totally amazing in it! You loved to hate him!

Since then he’s been tapped to play the vampire in a 10-episode series for NBC. Sweet!

Meyers is no stranger to playing bad ass icons. In addition to his long-running role as Henry VIII on "The Tudors," he also played the one and only Elvis Presley in a 2005 miniseries. Meyers won a Golden Globe award for his performance as the up-and-coming rocker (think pre-electric jumpsuit) intent on changing the world of music.

Tupcoming version of "Dracula" is taking some liberties with the classic Bram Stoker tale. The series, from producers Tony Krantz and Colin Callender and writer Cole Haddon, is being produced for both NBC and U.K.’s Sky Living. It was originally brought to you by NBC in January with a “script-to-series” commitment, meaning that it wouldn’t go through a pilot stage but straight to series if NBC brass liked the script.

Dateline reported that in this version, Dracula will arrive in London, where he poses as an American entrepreneur and scientist.  

However, Dracula's real goal is to exact revenge on the people who ruined his life many years before. Dracula then falls for a woman who appears to be the reincarnation of his dead wife. The new series reunites Meyers with NBC topped Bob Greenblatt who cast the Irish actor in The Tudors while running Showtime.