morning headlines

LADY GAGA – is defending Kanye Wests behavior at the VMAs. “He’s a good guy and everybody makes mistakes, and he feels so f****** bad. He really does. Everyone likes to focus on gossip, but he’s changed music and he’s really prolific and an incredible person, and I think it’s unfair to judge somebody on one mistake they’ve made.” This should help change your opinion about Kanye, from now until the moment you read the very next sentence. (the sun)

KANYE WEST – threw a hissy fit at benefit show organized by Common. “After spotting a man eating chicken, West blurted, ‘Why wasn’t I offered chicken? You want me to perform for free, [and] everyone is eating… why am I not eating?’ When the waitress explained that he never asked for food, ‘He yelled, ‘Well, I’m asking now!’ After receiving chicken, he allegedly proceeded to take a bite and then throw the rest in the trash.” No one was injured, but this picture of a baby panda was taken at the scene. (vibe)

WOLVERINE, JAMES BOND – the new play “A Steady Rain,” starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, has set the Broadway record for the highest weekly ticket sales of a non-musical play, earning $1.17 million. The old record was 41 dollars, set back before “things that are fun” was invented. (reuters)

HEATHER LOCKLEAR – made her first appearance on the set of ‘Melrose Place’ yesterday, and she looked awesome considering she’s 48. Ashlee “Second Best” Simpson had this to say, “aww god dammit.” (pacific coast. hq jump here)