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  • Problem, Ariana Grande? Why Persistent Rumors Could Ruin Her Career

    Ariana Grande may be proving that they don’t build teen pop careers that crash and burn quite like they used to.

    Once upon a time the young star was allowed to peak before “Operation: Tear Down” commenced.

    Grande has had a sharp rise over the past year with two very successful albums. And yet already she may be on the way out as the 21-year-old singer finds herself dogged by diva rumors and accusations that she loathes her very own fans.

    What’s hurting the singer’s image most is that some of the hardest hits are coming from people with nothing visibly to gain by calling her and her team out for their treatment of her fans.

    It doesn’t help that multiple celebrities have called Ariana Grande to task for ugly behavior. A few years ago it was Alexander DeLeon via Twitter:

    More recently it was Guiliana Rancic speaking out about Grande’s diva attitude.

    As stories leak about her unreasonable demands and less than charming behavior, it forces the casual observer to ask a few questions.

    First, where the HELL are her PR people?! Oh that’s right, the same people managing her career are in charge of keeping tabs on Justin Bieber.

    Nothing more need be said about how well that’s gone over the past couple of years.

    Next question: What is Grande herself doing to improve her image?

    To be honest, not that much.

    Grande may think that a badly typed dismissal and insistence that haters “love themselves” is enough to calm things down, but it simply isn’t. Not with all the bad press in recent weeks.

    Not when famous and non-famous individuals all emerge with the same story: “Ariana Grande is an obnoxious two-faced diva”.

    The only question that remains is whether or not this supposed revelation will permanently derail Grande’s career.

    Unfortunately for the young singer, the answer to this burning question is that it’s highly possible.

    Even though Grande is very talented, it doesn’t change the fact that if young people feel that you are an insincere individual to whom they can form no emotional connection, they won’t buy your music or go to your concerts.

    If the backlash reaches her fan base, then Grande will be in serious trouble.

    It would actually be smart of Grande to change her image up.

    Moving on to a new sound and a more grown-up image could generate enough buzz to counteract the negative stories daily written about the “Problem” singer.

  • Ariana Grande Denies Diva Rumors

    Ariana Grande Denies Diva Rumors

    Ariana Grande is continuing to deny the latest rumors about her diva-like behavior. Over the last few weeks there have been numerous rumors circulating that claim that Grande is not as sweet and kind as she seems on stage and in interviews.

    While Grande was in Australia she was accused of throwing a tantrum during a photo shoot and being too controlling and difficult during interviews.

    She was also accused of pushing Giuliana Rancic out of the way during the AMA’s and just a few days ago, an industry insider claimed that he overheard Grande talking badly about her fans.

    “She did autographs and pics and was all smiles until she got into the elevator,” according to the industry insider. “And as soon as the doors shut, she said, ‘I hope they all f—-ing die.’”

    Grande defended herself at first and then decided to just ignore the rumors, but the one about her fans really bothered her and she decided she couldn’t just let it go.

    Grande has been trying really hard to convince her fans that she is a not a diva and would never say something so mean about them. She took to Twitter to defend herself and made several posts that appear to refer to the rumors.

    Grande’s attempts to show her fans how much she appreciates them, may be backfiring and many people believe she is being so obviously nice because she feels guilty or knows that she did something wrong.

    Do you believe the rumors or do you think the media is just picking on the young star?

  • Kris Jenner Reportedly Worried About Khloe Kardashian: Will She Take Lamar Back?

    Kris Jenner has reportedly been quite busy with family obligations over the past couple weeks.

    From alleged death threats and heightened home security, to work related responsibilities and “momager” duties, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality star definitely has her hands full.

    Now, she’s reportedly worried about something else – the possibility of reconciliation between her daughter Khloé Kardashian and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Lamar Odom.

    Since the 30-year-old reality TV star announced her split from rapper French Montana, several media outlets have been reporting that she and the former NBA star may not be ready to officially throw in the towel on their marriage.

    Although Khloé filed for divorce back in December of 2013, it has yet to be finalized. So, is there really a chance they’ll decide to stay together?

    While most people would probably consider saving a marriage to be a relatively laudable feat, an insider close to Kris revealed to Hollywood Life she’s not too happy about that possibility.

    “Kris always feared this would happen because she knew, as Khloé’s mother, that her daughter wasn’t over Lamar,” the insider said. The 58-year-old Kardashian matriarch reportedly feels her daughter is “vulnerable” right now.

    “Kris feels that Khloé needs to stay single and just heal, something she never really did because she got so hot and heavy with French Montana, which Kris thinks was a total distraction. She always liked French but knew it was a rebound relationship that wouldn’t last.”

    However, another source close to Khloé revealed she has “absolutely no interest” in rekindling her relationship with Lamar. Due to his alleged cheating and drug use, she’ll “never trust Lamar again,” reports Radar Online.

    It’s no secret Lamar hasn’t made much of an effort to overcome his alleged drug addiction. So, if Khloé were to take him back, there’s a possibility she could be walking back into the same scenario she opted to walk away from in the first place. But, if the source’s information is true, it doesn’t look like she’ll be revisiting her past after all.

  • Chris Brown and Rihanna Together Again?

    Chris Brown and Rihanna Together Again?

    Chris Brown and Rihanna broke up back in 2009.

    Their highly publicized domestic assault case made national headlines for quite some time and their break-up seemed inevitable.

    However, several media outlets, namely MediaTakeOut.com and Hollywood Life, are now reporting that Brown and the Unapologetic singer may be on the road to reconciliation.

    An inside source recently spoke with Hollywood Life about Brown and the “Where Have You Been” singer. The alleged details are quite interesting!

    “Rihanna and Chris never stopped talking. They were supposedly ‘just friends’ but they would always flirt. There is a real ‘soul mate’ connection between them,” a source said.

    “They have a bond and connection that’s so deep that no one can fully understand except them. That’s just a fact. He knows it. She knows it. Everybody knows it and that’s that. When it comes to Rihanna, you know, her name and his name will forever be intertwined, no matter who she’s talking to at any given moment,” the source explained.

    All of the speculation comes just days after the 25-year-old singer was spotted wearing a chain similar to one Rihanna wears. MediaTakeOut also shared a picture of Rihanna kissing her necklace.

    Another reason for all of the speculation may be the big discussion about domestic violence in light of NFL player Ray Rice’s highly publicized ordeal. The “Loyal” singer recently spoke out about his 2009 domestic altercation with Rihanna. He had some enlightening words for Rice.

    “To Ray, or anybody else, because I’m not better than the next man — I can just say I’ve been down that road. I deal with situations and I’ve made my mistakes too, but it’s all about how you push forward and how you control yourself.”

    However, all of the allegations may just be speculation, because apparently Karrueche Tran isn’t going anywhere either. Although Brown and the aspiring model have had their ups and downs, he seems pretty focused on their relationship. As a matter of fact, just a couple days ago he posted an interesting picture of him and Tran on Instagram.

    The Chris Brown and Rihanna reconciliation rumors may or may not be true. Only time will tell!

  • Kris Jenner Reportedly Received Death Threats

    Kris Jenner doesn’t take any type of threat lightly.

    As a matter of fact, she takes them very seriously, and now she’s reportedly going to great lengths to protect her family.

    According to Radar Online, the 58-year-old matriarch has opted to increase security at the family’s Hollywood Hills home. Her decision follows a number of reported hacker threats made against her two youngest daughters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

    A source close to the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star shared details about the ordeal and the plans she and Bruce have made to protect their daughters.

    “Bruce and Kris made the decision to get the FBI involved after the threats escalated and included very specific information about threats made against Kendall and Kylie,” the source revealed. “This is being taken very seriously and Kris has dramatically increased security at her Hidden Hills compound.”

    Kris and Bruce are very concerned due to their experience with the paparazzi over the years. It’s no secret the famous reality TV family has had several run-ins with paps who have gained unauthorized access to their property for exclusive snapshots.

    “It’s very concerning because over the years, there have been photographers that have been able to gain access to Kris’ gated community,” the source said. “Even if you don’t like the Kardashians, no one deserves to live like a prisoner in their own home. Kris also has a bodyguard with her for the foreseeable future.”

    Although Kris is quite worried about the alleged threats, Bruce reportedly “doesn’t feel he needs the added security, and does own several handguns,” the source explained.

    However, Kris’ concerns may have merit. On Friday, September 5, 12 FBI agents reportedly raided a Four Seasons hotel room in Beverly Hills and arrested a woman allegedly accused of making threats toward Kris. So, of course, the famous “momager” is on high alert.

    No further details have been released in regards to the reported death threats.

  • Is Kenya Moore Really Dating Kordell Stewart?

    Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams aren’t exactly the best of friends. That’s no secret!

    Now, a new rumor that’s circulating could definitely cause more tension between them if it turns out to be true.

    Several media outlets have reported the Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star is dating Williams’ estranged ex-husband Kordell Stewart!

    The rumors began circulating when Moore made an appearance at Peter Thomas’ new Bar One location in Charlotte, NC.

    For those who missed it, Thomas, Cynthia Bailey’s husband, partnered with the former Pittsburg Steeler for the new venture.

    When the two were reportedly seen enjoying each other’s company at the grand opening event for the new bar, the rumor mill kicked into high gear! Media Take Out initially reported the alleged love connection while revealing a few details about the upcoming season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta.

    “OK here goes. MediaTakeOut.com learned that in the upcoming season, Peter Thomas opens up a new “BAR ONE” sports bar in Charlotte, North Carolina. He goes in with a business partner, Porsha’s EX-HUSBAND Kordell Stewart,” the gossip site wrote.

    “Well word on the curb is that Kordell and Kenya Moore hit it off during the launch party… and the two are DATING. Oh s–t… we wonder what Porsha’s gonna say about that one… LOL!!”

    Once the news began making headlines, speculative reports immediately began circulating. So, are the rumors true? Is Kenya Moore really dating Kordell Stewart?

    On Thursday, August 28, she took to Twitter to personally set the record straight. The answer is no! She made it clear that she and Stewart are not dating. Moore finds the claim so outlandish that she even accused media outlets of using her name to drive attention to their sites!

    Although Moore expressed she’s not remotely interested in Stewart, she isn’t the only one addressing the claims. He’s also offered clarity in regards to the rumors about his love life.

    During a recent interview with HipHollywood, he revealed he is involved with someone, but her name is not Kenya. “There is a beautiful lady who I am very interested in,” he said, “however, it is not Kenya Moore.”

  • Jon Gosselin To Battle Kate Gosselin For Full Custody?

    Jon Gosselin is reportedly near his breaking point with his ex-wife Kate Gosselin.

    Several media outlets, namely Radar Online, have reported the Kate Plus 8 star has repeatedly ignored Jon’s requests to see his children.

    It’s no secret that the former Jon & Kate Plus 8 reality stars have had a tumultuous relationship over the past couple years.

    Kate’s alleged tyrannical disposition and controlling nature has been rumored to a big part of their issues where the children are concerned.

    Now, rumors are circulating about his intent to file for full custody. A source close to Jon recently spoke with Life & Style about his rumored plans to take the children from Kate.

    He’s reportedly tired of the children being in the limelight and feels Kate’s influence on their lives could be potentially problematic.

    “He would love to take her to court and get total custody of his kids,” the source revealed. “He doesn’t want them on TV and he doesn’t want Kate’s influence on them. He’ll do whatever it takes.”

    Just a few months ago, Kate’s nannies revealed how they’d always been told to monitor Jon’s conversations with the kids. On several occasions, the nannies also reported they’d been ordered not to let him inside the home.

    Although denying Jon the right to see his children would be a violation of their custody agreement, sources are saying that she’s not taking that into consideration.

    Another insider opened up about Jon’s perspective of his children’s well-being. “Jon feels bad for them. It’s not a normal childhood. They love spending time with Jon and wish they could see him more,” one source said.

    However, Kate seems completely “unbothered” by all of the rumors and Jon’s displeasure. On August 28, Kate tweeted a picture of the children ready for their first day of school. She also has yet to address the custody rumors.

    Although it seems like it’s Kate’s way or no way, only time will tell! If Jon does decide to file for full custody of his children, more details will be revealed.

  • Beyonce And Jay-Z: Divorce Rumors Continue

    Beyonce And Jay-Z: Divorce Rumors Continue

    When it comes to Beyonce and Jay-Z, it seems everyone wants to know if they’re staying together.

    Are they happy or is the famous pair just a stone’s throw away from starting divorce proceedings?

    The Knowles-Carters’ take on the situation is that they’re a couple that has their difficulties just like anyone else, but they are happy to stay together.

    That’s apparently why they came up with the idea of successful On The Run tour and that’s why the couple have frequently been photographed with their daughter Blue Ivy. This includes a recent indoor kart racing adventure.

    Little Blue seems to be the glue that holds the family together, the final piece of the puzzle to the celebrity pair’s visual expression of contentment.

    That visual representation of a happy marriage and family life would once upon a time have not been questioned.

    Just one elevator fight later and the “perfect couple” image is gone; with it went any belief in a happy marriage involving Beyonce and Jay-Z.

    With the American leg of the On The Run tour wrapping up, it’s widely speculated that the couple have come to the end of their hugely profitable relationship.

    US Weekly claims in an alleged exclusive that they know for certain that the next step is a breakup.

    The magazine claims that a source informed them that the 32-year-old singer is already inching towards the exit. The insider said that “she is done” once the tour wraps up in France.

    After this, the source claims Beyonce will leave her 44-year-old husband. Of course the question now, if this is true, is what becomes of their two-year-old daughter?

    Celebrity splits tend to be hard enough when it’s just a matter of money and property. Beyonce claimed close to a billion dollars in her recent “**Flawless” remix.

    That’s a lot of cash to divide, but it’s far less problematic than the matter of what happens to young Blue.

    If the couple are really headed towards a divorce, one can only hope what’s best for their very young daughter is taken into consideration.

    Still, this remains heavy speculation. For all the claims of an “imminent” divorce, we’ve yet to see any definite proof a divorce is on the way.

    Do You Think Beyonce And Jay-Z Will Be Divorcing Soon? Comment Below!

    Image via Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Instagram

  • Kendall Jenner Denies Throwing Money In A Server’s Face

    Kendall Jenner’s name has been dragged through the mud quite a bit lately.

    The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star reportedly has a history of being extremely rude to people.

    First, it was rumored that she’d been rude to Jada Pinkett’s maid. Now, several media outlets have reported the 18-year-old model recently threw money in a server’s face.

    On August 4, Kendall was reportedly dining with Stephen Baldwin’s daughter, Hailey, at Mercer Kitchen in New York City.

    According to Page Six, a witness who’d also dined at the restaurant revealed the reality TV starlet caused quite a scene.

    In addition to alleged throwing money at the server, the witness also claims she left without paying her full bill. “Kendall and Hailey started laughing,” the witness said.

    “Kendall took a couple of $20 bills out of her wallet, threw them at the server and walked away, not even counting if it was enough or if it included a tip. Kendall got up and left and didn’t pay for all the food,” a source told the publication. “About $60 worth, and without a tip.”

    Then, to make matters worse, the server Blaine Morris allegedly took to Twitter on August 5 with further details about the incident. “That horrible moment you chase a Kardashian down the street because she forgot to pay her bill to be thrown money in your face,” Morris tweeted.

    Of course, the tweet has been removed. However, Kendall is insisting the claims are completely false. So, on Tuesday, August 13, she took to Twitter to set the record straight.

    “These rumors r absolutely ridiculous! I would never throw money in anyone’s face or act that disrespectfully. I was raised better than that,” Kendall tweeted. “Said it once and I’ll say it again, don’t believe everything you read!” she concluded.

    Although Kendall’s representative hasn’t addressed the claims, Hailey’s representative did release a brief statement about the alleged restaurant debacle. “They thought everything was paid for. Kendall was polite and asked, ‘Does this cover it?’ They didn’t run.”

    Image via Kendall Jenner, Facebook

  • Jay-Z Alleged Mistress Reportedly Slams Beyoncé in New Diss Track

    Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been “on the run” all summer, but they haven’t been able to dodge the endless rumors about the alleged demise of the marriage.

    Now,  another rumor is adding fuel to the speculative fire. According to IB Times, Jay-Z’s alleged mistress has released a new song, and she has a lot to say about the Holy Grail rapper and his famous wife.

    The song, titled “Sorry Ms. Carter,” was reportedly released by an upcoming female emcee who raps under the stage name Liv. The “diss” record is basically an open letter in musical form.

    Liv shared some shocking details about her alleged relationship with Jay. Although the mystery woman made it clear she and the rapper-businessman did not have sex, she did reveal they shared a special “connection.”

    “I was gonna respect you,” she said during the introduction of the song.. “But since you crossed over into my lane, it’s time to check you,”Your man? He likes all natural, flawless model chicks like me.”

    She started the first verse of the song with a few details about her recent rise to tabloid fame. “I make songs about my life and style, not knowing it would end up in Life & Style.” As the song progresses, she delves into her relationship with the “Tom Ford” rapper sharing a few contradictory details about their time together. Although she insists they never had sex, she alleges they connected through emotional intimacy in a way he never has with Queen Bey.

    “Me and Jay never screwed…we connected on some hip hop s–t, he could be himself with me any day that s–t…We were attracted like magnets, us crossing paths was no accident…When I stepped out, I took a piece of his heart.”

    The release of the questionable song follows months of speculation about Jay-Z’s alleged affairs. However, their rumored marital problems began making headlines when Jay was involved in a physical altercation with his sister-in-law Solange inside of an elevator back in May. Jay-Z and Beyoncé have yet to confirm or deny any of the rumors.

    Image via Jay-Z, Facebook

  • Google Reportedly Buys Twitch For $1 Billion

    Update: VentureBeat is reporting that Google has reached a deal to buy Twitch for $1 billion, and that the company is joining YouTube. Still, neither company is commenting.

    Original article (May 19): Google is reportedly in talks to acquire video game streaming company Twitch. Variety reports that it’s an all-cash offer, and is expected to be announced imminently.

    The Wall Street Journal is also reporting that the companies are in talks, but says they’re in the early stages, and a deal isn’t imminent.

    The Verge says Google is close to buying Twitch for $1 billion, and that it will have “fended off multiple suitors including Microsoft” if it does. It also reports that they’ve agreed on this price, and are working out details, such as the independence of the Twitch company and the brand.

    Neither company is commenting.

    It’s not hard to see why Twitch would fit in well with Google. The deal is being connected to YouTube specifically in reports, though it remains to be seen just how and if Google would integrate the two.

    Image via Twitch

  • Lamar Odom Cheating Rumors Confirmed

    Last night’s episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians was very emotional for Khloe Kardashian, who admitted that she knew that her husband Lamar Odom was cheating on her while they were still married.

    “The way I was living is not a way to live! I kept in hiding every time there was something going on. I would have to lie, or conceal, or cover up, and I’m so over it!” Khloe explained.

    While the cheating rumors were running rampant all last year, this marks the first time that Khloe has openly talked about them.

    “Let me tell you something. Last year on my birthday I lied to everyone because I had to lie and say I was with my husband when in fact my husband was missing with another girl!” she told her sister Kourtney Kardashian.

    Khloe also revealed that Lamar has been wearing his wedding ring and is telling the press that they are not getting a divorce and are planning on working things out. However, Khloe says this is not the case, and he is just lying for the publicity. “Lamar is now doing press because he’s on a new team, and he’s giving these interviews and answering questions about him and I, but they’re just not true — saying that he talks to me every day or that we’re working things out,” she explained.

    “I feel like people are almost questioning, like, have I done enough? But I can’t reach him for months on end,” she added. “I would just rather him not say anything because it almost, like, gets my hopes up and then nothing ever changes.”

    Sunday’s episode also showed Khloe trying to mask her emotions with alcohol, causing her family to become concerned about her well-being. “Both Khloe and I have had a tough year and a lot of problems,” Khloe’s brother-in-law Scott Disick said. “And, you know, watching Khloe kinda take her mind off the negatives with alcohol and partying and all these things definitely scares me because I’ve been there before. If I’m seeing it, that must be a lot.”

    Do you think Khloe is spiraling out of control? Leave your comments below.

    Image via Twitter

  • Karrueche Tran Reportedly ‘Annoying’ Chris Brown

    Karrueche Tran’s relationship with Chris Brown has been a hot topic over the past couple weeks.

    Since the Grammy Award-winning singer was released from prison, several reports have surfaced about the details of their relationship and how things are moving in a positive direction. Just last week, the two were reportedly making strides to move in together.

    Now, several media outlets are reporting the “Fine China” singer is actually quite “annoyed” with his girlfriend.

    According to Cover Media, the 25-year-old singer-dancer feels some kind of way about Tran going out and partying without him.

    However, a source close to Brown spoke with Hollywood Life about the most recent reason for his aggravation. The source revealed that he was quite upset about her outing last weekend with singer, Christina Milian. The ladies attended an event at the notable gay club, Rage, in West Hollywood.

    Kae was drinking and dancing and having a great time. She and Christina had a blast. They were at a table with bottle service,” a source explained to the publication. “Chris was annoyed that she was out. Chris really hasn’t been enjoying the club scene as of late.”

    Tran reportedly spent a lot of time texting the “Loyal” singer throughout the night. Although several onlookers cited that Tran didn’t appear to be arguing with him, she did seem tense. The source also shared a few additional details about Tran’s cell phone activity.

    “Kae was in a good mood but spent a majority of the time responding to A LOT of his texts. She even stepped outside of the club to take a call … but when she went back inside, she shut off her phone so she could really enjoy the rest of the night.”

    Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown began their on-again, off-again relationship back in 2010 not long after the singer’s highly publicized break-up from singer, Rihanna.

    Image via Karrueche Tran, Instagram

  • Is Katy Perry Scared of Getting Serious with Robert Pattinson?

    Is Katy Perry Scared of Getting Serious with Robert Pattinson?

    Katy Perry reportedly has lots of apprehension where Robert Pattinson is concerned. Although the two have been friends for quite sometime, a number of sources say that the “Dark Horse” singer is petrified of the possibility of getting hurt again.

    According to Cover Media, Perry and the famed Twilight actor have maintained a solid friendship for several years. Pattinson has had an on-again, off-again relationship with his Twilight co-star, Kristen Stewart, while the Perry was married to comedian-actor Russell Brand.

    Now, there’s speculation that things are slowly progressing beyond the friend zone. An inside source close to Perry spoke with LOOK about their alleged budding romance. A source explained that the Teenage Dream singer is interested in Pattinson, but afraid being seriously involved.

    “She’s mad about Rob but is so terrified of getting serious and hurt again,” a source told the British publication. “I think that’s why she’s trying not to get too involved romantically. She’ll also be super cautious of becoming one half of a celebrity couple yet again.”

    The source also dished about Pattinson’s interest in taking things further with Perry.”Rob’s behavior makes it clear to anyone who sees him with Katy that he’s interested in taking their friendship further.”

    Lately, the two have been seen together quite frequently. Several media outlets have reported that the two have been very close, often rumored to be “hugging and kissing” in public. The insider went on to reveal that the two don’t go a day without talking to each other. Despite their busy schedules, they find a way to communicate either by phone or “via Skype.”

    “The chemistry is undeniable. Rob can be surrounded by women but seems only to have eyes for Katy. They’re very close,” the insider added. “From the sound of it they talk every single day, by phone, by Skype, by text.”

    Will Katy Perry\ and Robert Pattinson take a chance at love? Only time will tell! Fans will just have to see how it all plays out!

    Image via Katy Perry, Facebook

  • A ‘Star Trek’ TV Series Might Come To Netflix?

    A ‘Star Trek’ TV Series Might Come To Netflix?

    Star Trek fans may have more to look forward to than a new movie in the next two years. As reported by The Huffington Post, the Star Trek TV series might be reborn over on Netflix. Netflix has reportedly expressed interest to CBS and Viacom (the owners of the Star Trek franchise) in obtaining the rights for their own Star Trek series.

    As of now, nothing has been confirmed by either Netflix or CBS, but it’s no surprise that the mega popular streaming website wants the series. Currently, Netflix has five different Star Trek series available for streaming, and it’s one of their top viewed series. In addition, it’s been announced that Marvel will debut several new series on Netflix, including a Daredevil reboot, so claiming the rights to Star Trek just makes sense for the demographic they’re aiming for.

    Amidst the rumors, Star Trek writer Larry Nemecek took to his blog last week to address the Netflix speculation, saying, “It’s in Netflix’s interest to be casting for new shows; Star Trek is one of them—especially as Trek’s 737 hours performs as a top draw on Netflix. As I understand it, there have been overtures, but no steps taken.” This statement doesn’t exactly kill the idea, so much as confirm that no moves have been made yet. It doesn’t completely take a new Star Trek series on Netflix out of the picture, an idea many fans are still clinging to.

    In the meantime, there are plenty of online web series spinoffs for Star Trek fans, including the popular Star Trek: Phase II. The fan-based series recently just completed a successful kickstarter campaign, raising $46,000 to help fund a new studio space and set design of future episodes, which cost about $15,000 each to make. The web series picks up where the original Star Trek TV show from the 60s left off, with the Starship Enterprise in their fifth and final year of their mission.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Jennifer Aniston Reportedly Has a ‘Confidence Coach’

    Jennifer Aniston apparently feels some kind of way about seeing Brad Pitt in person – at least that’s what several media outlets are reporting.

    According to Cover Media, the Horrible Bosses actress is even seeing a “confidence coach” to cope with nervousness and anxiety over seeing Pitt and his fiancée’ Maleficent actress Angelina Jolie at George Clooney’s wedding later this year.

    Clooney, who is a mutual friend of Aniston and Pitt, is scheduled to tie the knot with his fiancé Amal Alamuddin in September. So, its almost inevitable that they’ll be crossing paths really soon. Aniston is reportedly doing everything she can to mentally prepare for her encounter with her ex-husband, whom she split from in 2005.

    Several media outlets have also reported that the 45-year-old actress intentionally avoids public run-ins with Pitt. However, there’s a strong possibility she won’t be able to avoid him this time around.

    An inside source close to the former Friends star spoke with Britain’s Grazia magazine with details about Aniston’s anxiety problems, and the gratuitous effort she’s making to ensure the event goes as smoothly as possible for her.

    “Jen’s no stranger to therapy, so she decided to seek some help,” the source told the publication. “At the wedding, she’ll have Justin there for support, but the thought of seeing Brad and Angelina is quite overwhelming. The therapist has been helping to build her confidence and eliminate the fear she seems to have built up about coming face-to-face with them,” the source explained. “She has also been having hypnotherapy.”

    Aniston and Pitt divorced nine years ago, she’s only seen him once. They reportedly ran into each other at the 2009 Oscars. While that encounter went relatively smooth, sources claim that Aniston is particularly worried about seeing him at Clooney’s wedding because of the intimate setting.

    Image via We’re the Millers, Facebook

  • Fab Shutting Down? CEO Calls Report ‘Bullsh*t Hate’

    Though e-commerce and “everyday design” website Fab has in fact gone through multiple layoff periods over the last year or so, the company’s CEO is saying that the report of its death was an exaggeration– in so many words.

    Valleywag’s Sam Biddle recently declared, based on confirmation from multiple sources, that “Fab.com is probably dead this year.” He says that last month’s layoffs were actually the beginning of the end, not a restructuring and refocusing effort (as some struggling companies often do).

    From Valleywag’s article:

    Last month’s bloodletting, multiple sources say, was the beginning of the end of Fab, a company once considered one of the most promising new internet retail outfits in the world. The layoffs were not part of some last-ditch effort to stabilize the company, but the start of a longer process that will see the company slowly unscrew and disassemble itself, like so many overpriced designer sofas.

    Insiders tell me that even the Fab.com survivors—down to between 10 and 15 in the New York HQ—have all been given ending dates for their remaining jobs. These stragglers who weren’t immediately fired will be gradually let go over the course of six months, with the latest remnants of Fab departing by January 2015 (a Fab spokesperson denied these are end dates, instead saying employees “have minimum guarantees of employment”).

    He adds:

    “None of the Fab insiders who’ve spoken to me seem surprised by what appears to be the company’s imminent and final implosion. Those still at the office spend their time on Facebook. There’s little real work left to do, except maybe job hunt..”

    Now, Fab CEO Jason Goldberg has taken to Twitter to denounce the report, calling it nothing but “bullshit hate.”

    He also took a swipe at Business Insider for reporting Valleywag’s original report.

    It is important to note that the Goldberg-Biddle back-and-forth isn’t a new phenomenon.

    Image via screenshot, Fab.com

  • iPhone 6 Is Bigger, Better And Coming In September [Rumor]

    The iPhone 6, like every iPhone before it, is the most talked about piece of hardware in tech. Everybody wants to know – will it be bigger? When does it come out? Will Apple release a new OS to go along with the new hardware? While it’s impossible to answer these questions before it’s unveiled, rumors and leaks go a long way in letting us know what Apple has planned.

    One of the most persistent rumors regarding the iPhone 6 is actually a rumor that was started a while ago. To catch up with ever growing Android devices, it’s been rumored that Apple would release a larger iPhone. We heard that that iPhone 5S would feature a 5-inch screen, but those rumors never panned out. Now we’re hearing the same thing again about the iPhone 6. Will Apple finally release a larger iPhone, or is it sticking with the 4-inch screen found in the iPhone 5S?

    According to MacWorld UK, Apple is preparing two iPhone designs for 2014, and both are larger than the current iPhone 5S. The rumors suggest that Apple will release an iPhone with a 4.7-inch display while the other will feature a 5.5-inch display. Both would be an extreme upgrade in display size from past iPhones and would help Apple finally compete with larger Android devices. While Apple execs (and fans) will defend the current display size, the reality is quite different. Consumers like it when things are big and a larger iPhone would definitely sway some consumers away from Android.

    Those hoping for a simultaneous release of the two new iPhones are going to be disappointed. Recent rumors indicate that Apple will be launching the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 later this year while the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 might slip into 2015. Why? Apparently, Apple is having some issues manufacturing the super thin battery for the 5.5-inch iPhone that’s being dubbed “iPhone Air” by the media. The larger iPhone will likely be marketed as a device that offers the best of both smartphones and tablets, and may get its own event in early 2015.

    As for the hardware, Apple will inevitably trot out the newest Ax chip to replace the A7 chip found in the iPhone 5S. It might also finally introduce wireless charging with the iPhone 6, a feature that’s been quickly making its way into competing Android devices over the last few years. Apple has always been reluctant to add features unless it can perfect it and the company may have found some way to make the already convenient practice of wireless charging even better.

    So, when will you get a chance to get your hands on the iPhone 6? According to a report from apfelpage, the iPhone 6 is slated to launch on September 19 after a reveal on September 9. The rumored release date follows the release date of the past few previous iPhones so it’s not out of the question.

  • Google Said To Be Close To $1 Billion Skybox Imaging Acquisition

    Google is on the verge of acquiring Skybox Imaging, a satellite company, for over $1 billion, according to a report from TechCrunch.

    This isn’t the first time the two companies have been reported to be in talks. The Information reported last month that the two were in early discussions. Now, according to TechCrunch, the talks are in the advanced stage, and its sources say it’s “happening”.

    Google already agreed to buy Titan Aerospace, which makes drones that could be used to enhance Google Maps imagery, which is presumably why the company would buy Skybox as well.

    Obviously neither company is commenting.

    TechCrunch speculates that Google may also be interested in the company for use in its B2B Earth Enterprise product. This lets businesses store and process terabytes of imagery, terrain and vector data on their own servers, and publish maps for users to view.

    We’ll see what happens.

    Image via Skybox Imaging

  • Twitter Reportedly Mulling SoundCloud Purchase

    After failing to create enough interest in their own music app to keep it alive, Twitter is reportedly considering a deal to acquire popular music sharing service SoundCloud.

    According to sources familiar with both companies who spoke with ReCode, Twitter is considering the deal, which would likely be the company’s largest to date. Recently, SoundCloud was valued at around $700 million.

    You may or may not recall (due to its unpopularity), Twitter’s failed attempt to get into the music discovery game. About a year ago, Twitter launched Twitter Music, a standalone trending music app that allowed users to find new music based on their own Twitter activity and the popular activity of others. People use Twitter to talk about music all the time, so the company figured that they could tap into that interest with their own app.

    But it wasn’t meant to be. Twitter Music had some buzz at launch, but quickly faded from the app charts and users’ thoughts. After debating shuttering the app for a while, Twitter finally axed it back in March.

    SoundCloud already has a strong and dedicated user base, which Twitter was never able to build for their own app. Twitter has been looking for ways to grow the service, especially after investors expressed concern over their growth strategies following the company’s IPO. For SoundCloud, Twitter gives them access to a sizable network–one that is already successful with native ads.

    SoundCloud currently boasts around 250 million users. According to the company, over ten hours of music and other audio is posted to the site every single minute.

    Image via SoundCloud, Twitter

  • Facebook Reportedly Launching New Snapchat Competitor, Possibly Soon

    It appears that Facebook hasn’t yet given up on its dream of having its own app for ephemeral messaging. According to a new report from Financial Times, the company is very close to launching yet another attempt at a Snapchat clone.

    FT says that the app is being called Slingshot (internally, at least), and could hit app stores as early as later this month.

    If the concept of a Facebook-built app that mimics Snapchat’s disappearing message format seems familiar, that’s because this wouldn’t be the first time the company has attempted such a feat. In December of 2012, Facebook unveiled a standalone app called Poke that allowed users to send short photo and video messages that would vanish after one viewing. An obvious clone of the up-and-coming Snapchat, Poke never really took off. Facebook officially killed the app last week, but the app had, for all intents and purposes, been dead for months.

    The people familiar with the plans for Slingshot claim that the app has been in development for months, and that it is a much more serious attempt to snag some users away from Snapchat than Poke ever was (Poke was reportedly created and launched in less than a day).

    In this arena, Facebook’s working from an “if ya can’t buy em, beat em” strategy. Reports indicated that Facebook attempted to acquire Snapchat for about $3 billion late last year, but were turned down. Facebook no doubt sees Snapchat as a major competitor–and they should. Snapchat pushes the biggest volume of messages, by volume, in the country right now.

    This news comes just months after Facebook’s acquisition of another top messaging competitor, WhatsApp.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons