Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 10:50am PDT By
X17 Staff
Surprise! Despite proclaiming that he is just as influential (if not more so) than Michael Jackson, Steve Jobs and a slew of other legendary public figures, Kanye West isn't as powerful or godlike as previously thought, seeing as he's been having great difficulty selling out venues for his Yeezus tour.
On Tuesday fewer than 4,500 fans came out for the rapper's show at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, which holds 19,000 people. According to the Kansas City Star, Kanye paused during his set and went on a lengthy rant, and fans were not impressed. "West almost certainly could have filled the Sprint Center five years ago," the paper noted. "Tuesday’s poor attendance indicates how his scandalous love life, frequent impolite pronouncements and his gradual shift away from conventional hip-hop have alienated many of his fans." Burn!
Kanye has cancelled multiple concerts due to apparent technical difficulties, but many have speculated that the real reason was low ticket sales. First Kanye postponed a show in Vancouver, Canada, and then when a truck carrying some of his custom stage equipment crashed and damaged the gear back in October, he was forced to cancel three shows. His record label said in a statement at the time that the destruction made it "impossible to put on the show and The Yeezus Tour will be postponed until these essential pieces can be reengineered and refabricated."
Then over the weekend Yeezy took a page from the book of Christian Bale and went off on his tech crew in the middle of his November 30 show in Tampa, Florida. Kanye was only three songs in when he stopped and yelled at workers for "f***ing up" his gig.
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 10:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
Nobody wants their picture taken after a long travel day!
Lauren Conrad landed at LAX last night, and even though the reality star looked beautiful in minimal makeup and leather pants, she wasn't too eager to pose for the cameras as she made her way to her waiting vehicle.
Although she stayed mum when asked why she hasn't invited Audrina Patridge to her upcoming wedding, the former Hills star didn't attempt to hide her diamond engagment sparkler from fiance William Tell!
The fashion designer recently shared her joy about the upcoming holiday season on her official website, and since she says it's her favorite time of year, we would have assumed she would have been a little more cheerful mood when we caught her.
"I have always thought the month of December should be just a little bit longer. I feel like I could stay in the holiday spirit for months! And no matter where I am at this time of year—whether ankle deep in snow or relaxing beachside — I am always in the mood for celebrating with my nearest and dearest. I also get in the giving spirit this month. To me, it feels better to give back than to receive any kind of presents (although, I must admit, I do have a few things on my wish list). In the spirit of giving," she wrote to her followers.
It doesn't surprise us the crafting queen loves Christmas!
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 10:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Is Britney Spears getting ready to settle down?! It certainly looks like it. Recently, the pop princess has been gushing about her new boyfriend David Lucado -- and now the mom of two is also revealing that she still wants more kids. During an appearance on Extra, Mario Lopez asked the 31-year-old about rumors she might retire after her two-year Las Vegas residency
"I might, who knows?" the pop star responded. "I may have two more kids, I don’t know." The also added, "I would like to have more kids."
When pressed if she wanted to add boys or girls to her clan, Britney, who is already mom to two sons, replied, "as long as they’re healthy." Well that sounds nice and well but we can totally see BritBrit loving having a daughter to dress up in a plethora of pink ensembles.
Sounds like Brit's got her sights on a growing family and her new beau, who she has been dating for eight months, may just be the man she settles down with.
Earlier this week, the "Work B*tch" singer told Ellen DeGeneres, "I just love that he's very passionate and he's funny and he's sexy and I don't know I like him. I just love him."
The bubbly blonde's relationship with Lucado is her most under the radar relationship to date, since her new man is not in the industry and works in a law firm. The "I Wanna Go" crooner admitted there are pros to dating someone out of "the industry."
"I think it does kind of help, you know, with dating someone not in the business," she admitted. "I mean I could kind of understand how if you dated someone in the business they would get it, what you’re going through every day and stuff."
Looks like Miss Britney Jean could finally be lucky in love -- and we know Lucado is feeling pretty lucky right now! That dude's dating Britney Spears!
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 9:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
She's now free to marry her baby daddy!
Simon Cowell's pregnant girlfriend Lauren Silverman just finalized her divorce from ex Andrew Silverman in New York Civil Court on Wednesday, which means her media mogul beau can now legally put a ring on it... if he chooses, that is!
The X-Factor head hauncho and his lady love haven't been shy with the PDA since they announced they were expecting a child together, but now that the socialite is a free woman, reports claim the British lothario is ready to settle down and make an honest woman out of her!
The music executive has allegedly already purchased an engagement ring for the mother of his future child and may pop the question over the upcoming holidays, a source told People in November.
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 9:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
What a beautiful way to remember their co-star!
The Fast & Furious team just posted a touching video montage featuring Paul Walker in some of his most memorable scenes from the action movie, and after watching, it's still hard to believe he's gone.
The actor passed away in a fiery car crash on November 30, and now production on the latest installment of the franchise has been halted so that friends and co-stars have time to grieve the loss.
The clip was set to the song "Coming Home" with vocals by Skylar Grey. A message accompanying the vid asked that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations be made to the late star's charity Reach Out Worldwide.
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 8:31am PDT By
X17 Staff
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Kimye do Art Basel!
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian attended DuJour Magazine's event to honor artist Marc Quinn at Delano Beach Club in Miami last night, and the duo posed for photos and mingled with their fellow celebs.
The soiree was hosted by DuJour Magazine's Jason Binn, Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee, and other guests included Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Lionel Ritchie. Prior to that, Kim and Kanye headed to Surface Magazine’s DesignDialogues No. 6 with Hans Ulrich Obrist at the Moore Building, and Yeezy and architect Jacques Herzog sat down and spoke at the event.
Obrist served as the moderator between the two, and here are some of our fav Yeezy quotes:
"If I like it, I like it. No one can tell me who I like or what I'm supposed to be."
"Contrary to popular belief, I'm not in touch with my femininity."
"When I was in art school I would paint music because I could see it."
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 8:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Let's hope she got the treatment she needed!
Amanda Bynes has left the Malibu rehab where she has been receiving treatment for mental illness. The actress had been previously hospitalized in the psych ward at UCLA Medical Center.
The troubled starlet was discharged and placed in the care and supervision of her mother, and will reside at the family's L.A.-area home for the foreseeable future while still undergoing outpatient counseling.
According to reports, the former Nickelodeon star's biopolar and schizophrenic conditions have been stabilized with meds and counseling, and she just spoke out for the first time about her progress.
"I am doing very well. I'm doing great, it's been five days since I got out of rehab," she told In Touch.
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2013 7:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
Fergie and her hubby Josh Duhamel hit the gym on Wednesday, and after that the duo checked on the status of their Brentwood home, which is currently being remodeled. Josh carried his homemade green smoothie in a tupperware container while Fergie Ferg toted a giant box from Pressed Juicery.
While they aren't quite ready to move in to this mansion, Fergie has been able to take it easy at their current pad and take care of the couple's baby box Axl. “I’ve been so blessed to be able to work from home,” she said in a recent interview with ABC Radio. “I mean, I can’t tell you how many times I’m sitting there in a meeting or a conference call or doing approvals online, and I don’t have to get dressed. … I can feed my son. It’s wonderful!”