In Japan‚ Gangnam Style Is a Hit‚ But PSY Is a Bust

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Since its debut last summer, it’s been nearly impossible to avoid the screaming siren and faux-giddyup-ing phenomenon that is Gangnam Style. Oddly, the only area of the world that seems uninfected by the viral sensation is Japan, which usually loves Korean pop artists.

Instead of embracing PSY, the Japanese prefer any number of Gangnam Style knockoffs, most notably the K-Pop All-Stars remix that currently sits at No. 67 on iTunes in Japan—for $1.69. Yes, it’s baffling that anyone would pay for the original when there’s YouTube (GOOG), let alone $1.69 for a remix that is, take my word for it, much worse. And while the global disparity in iTunes pricing is well documented, Japan’s unparalleled disinterest in PSY makes the relatively high price of the K-pop cover even more curious.............

Rihanna Steps Out in See-Through Dress

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The 24-year-old stepped out in a see-through dress at the Hollywood club Eden on Thursday. Although the "Diamonds" songstress opted to wear the revealing garment without a bra, at least she chose to wear (opaque) underwear.

RiRi finished her daring look with pink and gold heels, gold necklaces, and dramatic red lipstick. Lovely, except for that whole sheer dress thing, right?!

Beyonce lets others do talking on lip-synch drama

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LOS ANGELES: Beyonce's lips remained sealed on Wednesday over her headline-making rendition of the U.S. national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration, leaving others to do the talking over whether she lip-synched to a pre-recorded track.

Celebrity magazine Us Weekly quoted a source saying the Grammy-winning artist was disappointed by the controversy she stirred by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Monday's solemn ceremony using a backing track - and drew a comparison to late Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti.

Octomom Wins Best Celebrity Sex Tape AVN‚ Hopes Award 'Will Open Doors to More Opportunities'

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Octomom has found something she’s really good at ... besides having babies.

Nadya Suleman, who has 14 children including 4-year-old octuplets, won Best Celebrity Sex Tape at the Adult Video News (AVN) Awards – which have been dubbed “The Oscars of Porn” – in Las Vegas on January 21, beating out former Jesse James mistress Michelle “Bombshell” McGhee, Playmate Leola Bell, and Saigon Kick drummer Phil Varone (who won in 2012).

“This is fantastic, what an honor,” the 37-year-old said in a statement. “Hopefully, this award will open doors to more opportunities. I'm proud I did this movie. It helped me grow into a woman. 'Octomom Home Alone' is a true reflection of my intimate side. I am excited to have the award. I am trying to figure out where I will put it."

She may want to leave room on the shelf for more awards. Octomom, who had to get her family of 15 back on welfare in early January, will be returning to the stripper pole on Valentine’s Day at T’s Lounge in West Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a legal deal for the club not to sue her for breach of contract last summer. Octomom angered the club when she danced topless at nearby Playhouse, for which she was paid $5,000 (plus the $10 she charged for autographs).

But since she’s had such success as a porn star, might she make another movie? “As of right now, no,” she told Huffington Post. “But you never know.”

We’ll take that as a “yes.”

Miley Cyrus‚ Liam Hemsworth Pack on the PDA in Costa Rica

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Liam Hemsworth whisked fiancé Miley Cyrus off for a romantic getaway in Costa Rica over last week, and the two definitely weren’t shy while out in public.

The betrothed couple joined the Hemsworth’s — including Liam’s older brother Chris — for a short vacation. Still, Cyrus and her “Hunger Games” beau had plenty of alone time.

Hemsworth, 23, was photographed sitting on the beach with his arms wrapped around the “Can’t Be Tamed” singer and planted her with plenty of kisses as they watched the sunset together. Cyrus later took a solo stroll along the sand, showing off her fit figure (thanks Pilates!) in short-shorts and a black crop top.

Judging by Cyrus’ Instagram they spent their vacation hiking, swimming, and spending lots of time at the beach. They also had plenty to celebrate — Hemsworth turned 23 on January 13.

Seems like the perfect getaway for the couple before what is sure to be a busy year for the "Catching Fire" star.

'The Paperboy' sex scenes left Kidman black and blue

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Co-star John Cusack - who played a prisoner on death row - revealed that some shots were too explicit for harrowing drama 'The Paperboy'.
LOS ANGELES: Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman was reportedly left battered and bruised after filming violent sex scenes in ‘The Paperboy’.

Director Lee Daniels got worried and even offered to stop filming after fearing she had been hurt during the graphic action. But the 45-year-old insisted they carry on - although she needed make-up the next day to cover her bruises.

Co-star John Cusack - who played a prisoner on death row - revealed that some shots were too explicit for harrowing drama ‘The Paperboy’.

"There`s a lot more s*** in there that was cut out, believe me. I was afraid I was hurting her, but she was more fearless than me," thesun.co.uk quoted Cusack as saying.

"We shot the rough sex scene on day one, and I barely knew her. Next day, Nic showed up with bruises all over her legs," he added.

The film released last year.

Lizzy Jagger joins elite club as face of Skiny

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American Lizzy‚ 28‚ joins a host of international supermodels who have also fronted Skiny campaigns through its 26 year history
LONDON: Daughter of rock legend Mick Jagger and supermodel Jerry Hall, Lizzy Jagger is the face of the new Skiny campaign - her second season with the cult Austrian intimates brand.

American Lizzy, 28, joins a host of international supermodels who have also fronted Skiny campaigns through its 26 year history, including Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen and Laetitia Casta.

Showcasing underwear and loungewear, Lizzie shot the campaign in South Africa and the whole of the collection is based around the Out of Africa/safari vibe, under the tag line 'Who Scares?'

She modelled from Playboy in 2011 and just a few months ago got naked with a fish to highlight unsustainable fishing.

But the model hasn't been pushed to her limits yet.

The ‘Who Scares?’ campaign sees Lizzy and her fellow models riding zebras, fearlessly facing rhinos and bumping along dirt tracks in a four wheel drive.

The Skiny brand labels itself as 'playful and fresh' and 'with a great sense of fun'. The underwear is made of cotton with statement prints, basic colours and bold brights.

The brand values good shaping and incorporate 'smooth, seamless and shapely designs' for 'the ultimate T shirt bras'.

They also incorporate loungewear into the collection, reworking cotton basics with new prints and bold colourways.

Talking about the brand and products, Lizzy said: 'It's just my kind of underwear - pretty, sexy, comfortable, versatile and well made.

'Also Skiny uses a lot of natural fabrics, which is important to me.'

Regarding her friends and family's reactions to the pictures, Lizzy said: 'My friends, my sister Georgia and my mum think they are really cheeky.'

Skiny is available on Amazon and swimwear will be launching later in the year.