Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Martin Shkreli Purchases $2 Million Wu-Tang Album, Remains Douchiest Man Alive

You may remember Martin Shkreli as the smirking cartoon supervillain who jacked up the price of a life-saving medication more than 5,400 percent.



But if you looked at that picture and figured Shkreli couldn’t get any more punchable, prepare to be amazed.


It turns out that in addition to being so hardcore that he pretended to break his hand in a fit of rage during a feud with Bernie “Da Boss” Sanders, Shkreli considers himself to be fully down with the streets, son.


In fact, his love of the hippity-hop runs so deep that when criticized for endangering the lives of millions of HIV patients by denying them access to a drug that helps stave off deadly infections, Shkreli responded by tweeting a bunch of Eminem lyrics.


Now, Shkreli has further demonstrated that cash rules everything around him by shelling out an astonishing $ 2 million for a single-pressing album from the Wu-Tang Clan.


Yes, the legendary hip hop group recently cemented its legacy as a bunch of guys who take themselves way too seriously by releasing a one-of-a-kind album that was sealed in a vault in Morocco before being purchased at auction last month.


It was initially reported that the buyer wanted to remain anonymous, which made sense, because who would want to be associated with such an obnoxiously extravagant purchase?


Sources later claimed that Quentin Tarantino bought the record, which also made sense, because Quentin Tarantino.


Now, Bloomberg Business is confirming that the disc was purchased by none other than the Doucheface Killah himself, Martin Shkreli.


If you’re hoping to hear the album yourself, then you may want to look into having your brain cryogenically preserved, because the Wu has insisted on an 88-year commercial ban, meaning that aside from Shkreli and his assuredly douchetastic inner circle, no one will hear Once Upon a Time in Shaolin until 2103.


Sources say Shkreli has yet to listen to the album himself, but of course, if there’s any justice in the universe, his face will immediately melt, a la an Indiana Jones Nazi, the moment he opens the packaging.

Yolanda Foster Finally Addresses Divorces Rumors

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There are certain celebrity marriages you just don’t want to end, and this is one of them.


Fans have watched Yolanda Foster gush on-camera about her now-estranged husband, David, and news of their divorce came as a shock.


Tabloids claim that a number of reasons, including her battle with Lyme disease and his need for fame, were to blame for their split, and truth be told, it’s sad to read.


The latest report comes from Radar Online, which spoke to a source on the latest from the Yolanda vs David battle.


“David wants her out so he can move back in,” a source told the publication, referring to the LA condo Yolanda is currently receiving treatment in.


“He is spending a lot of money he doesn’t have staying at a hotel in Beverly Hills. Yolanda is refusing to move out and is claiming she doesn’t have anywhere else to go.”


David, who made his money producing music, has a “favorite piano” in the condo that he wants to work on, but Yolanda reportedly “won’t allow him access.”


The couple are “no longer speaking, and only communicating through lawyers.” 



David would prefer any news pertaining to their divorce to remain out of the press, but Yolanda allegedly doesn’t “care what David wants, and has nothing to hide.”


Last night, Yolanda updated fans on her Bravo blog in order to take back some control and quash speculation.


“It’s important to me that I share some words about the news of my separation,” Yolanda wrote.


It is true that David and I have chosen to go our separate ways. There is nothing easy about this process as it is a loss no matter how you look at it.


“We should all know by now that rumors and what might seem like ‘sensational drama’ will always trail behind news like this,” she continued.


“I can say that the sale of our Malibu home, financial matters, nor infidelity played a role in our decision. I accept that speculation is part of what comes with the public lifestyle I have chosen, but I am human just like the rest of you.


“My wish is to get through this time with the great respect we’ve always had for each other. I want to honor the joy we’ve shared and focus my strength on my children and my well being.”

Katy Perry vs. Taylor Swift: Who Earned More in 2015?

When it comes to the music business in 2015, the big bucks are in touring, not album sales.


At least that seems to be the number one lesson that we can take away from this year’s annual Forbes list of the highest earning musicians.



We already knew Katy Perry was the highest-earning female musician of the year, but now we know that she also beat out the boys to take the year’s top spot overall.


As impressive as that accomplishment is, we’re guessing Katy is happier about besting her rival Taylor Swift by a wide margin.


Ms. Perry pulled in an astonishing $ 135 million in the past 12 months. She’s followed on the list by One Direction ($ 130 million) and Garth Brooks ($ 90 million).


Taylor pulled in at number four with a paltry $ 80 million How does she even live on that?!


We kid, of course, but it’s pretty surprising that she’s so far down the list, considering 2015 will forever be remembered as “the year of Taylor Swift.”


Obviously, both ladies did incredibly well, but the Forbes list serves as further evidence that Katy is quietly winning the war against Taylor Swift.


Of course, industry analysts note that with an average of $ 4 million per show, Taylor is a contender to top the list in 2016.


However, she may have some competition from that other queen of the breakup ballad, as Adele is currently gearing up for a 40-city world tour.


Sheesh, that Taylor Swift just can’t catch a break!


Kylie Jenner vs. Kim Kardashian: Sibling Rivalry Heating Up?!

Days after the birth of His Holiness, Saint West, several media outlets reported that Kylie Jenner still hadn’t met her new nephew, as she was too busy partying in Miami.


It’s true that Kylizzle was in South Florida for Art Basel when Kim gave birth, but now, several insiders are reporting that the 18-year-old’s prior commitment wasn’t her only reason for giving Kim the cold shoulder:



Yes, according to Radar Online Kylie and Kim are in the midst of an intense feud.


The cause of the sibling rivalry? You guessed it – Kylie’s lips


“Kylie has always idolized Kim growing up, but that’s turned into a seething jealousy between the two since Kylie got her lips done,” a source tells the website.


“Kim’s been very unsupportive of Kylie’s surgery and Kylie thinks that’s so two-faced.”


If that’s true, then we’re totally Team Kylie on this one.


A Kardashian giving anyone a hard time about plastic surgery is like…Actually, we can’t think of anything more hypocritical.



Of course, there may be a deeper non-lip-related reason for the rivalry, as recent numbers indicate that Kylie is the most popular member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, and Kim is reportedly not happy about being dethroned.


“Kylie’s sat back and watched her entire family bow to Kim for years now and she’s loved every minute of ousting Kim off the top headline spot this year,” says the source.


“She really couldn’t care less that Kim’s been in hell with her pregnancy, all she cares about is being the most famous sister of them all.”


Well, not caring about Kim’s difficult pregnancy is a little insensitive, but you can’t blame Kylie for being obsessed with fame.


After all, she learned from the best.