One Direction Goes on an “Extended Hiatus”
The guys are taking a time out from the group, to focus on themselves. The hiatus will start in March of 2016, and they won’t be touring after the release of their fifth album. “They are taking a hiatus so they can work on individual projects for a while but they are not splitting up,they will remain together and plan to work together in the future.” During the extended break, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan will “pursue their endeavors” while remaining close. “They are great friends and fully support one another,” a source shared. “They are very aware that they are able to work on their own stuff as well as remain together. This is an exciting time for them creatively and as a group.” Get more here.
How many 1D fans are listening to #DragMeDown on @AppleMusic today? http://t.co/ScXHlG2hHE pic.twitter.com/gftD5GY6Nt
— One Direction (@onedirection) August 13, 2015
Speaking of One Direction, Harry Styles fell down onstage… again! Watch and enjoy:
The Foo Fighters “RickRolled” the Westboro Baptist Church
For whatever reason, the hateful Westboro Baptist Church was protesting outside a Foo Fighters concert in Kansas City on Friday, and the band decided to have a little fun with them. They hopped in the back of a pickup truck, and drove past the protestors, while blaring Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”. So, it was sort of like a live “RickRolling.” The band danced to the song, and held signs saying, quote, “You got Rickroll’d (Again)” and “Keep It Clean”. This was their second encounter with the Westboro bigots in Kansas City. Back in 2011, they confronted the protestors by dressing up like truckers and performing a song called “Keep It Clean (Hot Buns)” on a flat bed truck. Of course, the downside of all this is that it keeps Westboro Baptist Church in the news, and they were reveling in that on social media. Get more here.
Cops Detained Wiz Khalifa for Riding a Hoverboard
Wiz drew some heat at Los Angeles International Airport because he refused to stop riding a hoverboard. He Tweeted about it, and shared videos of several cops forcing him to the ground and cuffing him. In one, Wiz repeatedly says “I’m not resisting.” Although you could argue that he was resisting by not obeying the authorities in the airport. In any event, it seems like he was only detained, since there are no records of him being booked in jail. Here’s Wiz’s take “All because I didn’t want to ditch the technology everyone will be using in the next six months. Do what you want kids.” Get more here.
All because I didn’t want to ditch the technogy everyone will be using in the next 6 months. Do what you want kids. pic.twitter.com/7F0KIQgFrA
— Cameron (@wizkhalifa) August 23, 2015
Tracy Morgan Got Married
For a while there, it seemed like Tracy Morgan was never going to recover from that wreck last year. But he’s looking good, he’s hosting “Saturday Night Live” next month, and he just got married. Tracy married his longtime fiancée Megan Wollover in front of friends and family last night. She told “People”, quote, “After almost losing Tracy last year, I am so grateful to finally be married to the love of my life. We have been through so much and our love is stronger for it.” Sources say Tracy walked the aisle without using a cane. He’s 46, and Megan is 28. They have a 2-year-old daughter named Maven.
We Are FAMILY !!!!!! A photo posted by Tracy Morgan (@realtracymorgan) on
Josh Duggar Was Also on OK Cupid, And His Fake Profile Picture Cost Another Guy His Job
So in addition to his two Ashley Madison accounts, Josh Duggar was also registered on the dating website OK Cupid. But he used another guy’s picture in his profile, and that guy is suffering for it. His name is Matthew McCarthy, and he’s a DJ. And he may have been chosen because his picture comes up when you do a Google Image search for “Random Guy”. McCarthy says he’s already lost a DJ gig because a club thought he was part of a sex scandal. He’s considering a lawsuit against Josh for defamation of character. Get more here.
Misha Collins from “Supernatural” Got Mugged, at a “Supernatural” Convention
Misha Collins from the CW show “Supernatural” was attacked and mugged Friday in Minneapolis, where he was attending a “Supernatural” convention. A friend says Collins was beaten up by three men outside a restaurant. Collins missed a panel on Saturday, but he later Tweeted, quote, “Hey guys! Thanks for all the well-wishes! Just want u to know I’ve just got some minor scrapes. I’m totally fine! Love u guys.” Get more here.
