Cassandra Rose is a freelance writer and an avid bibliophile with a B.A. from Rutgers University in English and Medieval Studies. On the rare occasion that real life isn't getting in the way, she spends her free time being snarky under the Twitter handle yrchmonger and contributing to the literary blog Bibliomantics. She currently lives in New Jersey where she was raised on a steady diet of Mel Brooks, British comedies and pop culture.
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Jenny McCarthy Officially Joins ‘The View’
After much speculation, anti-vaccination crusader Jenny McCarthy has officially been confirmed by Barbara Walters as the new co-host on 'The View,' replacing exiting host Joy Behar.
Let's just hope she keeps her opinions on medicine to herself.
Justin Timberlake’s New Song ‘Take Back the Night’ Steps on the Legal Toes of an Anti-Rape Group
Justin Timberlake recently released his new song,'Take Back the Night' -- but apparently no one thought to tell him that a pretty well-known sexual assault awareness group by that name already exists.
Charlie Sheen Went to Scotland to Hunt Down the Loch Ness Monster (No, Really)
Charlie Sheen has done some crazy things in his time, but taking a private jet to Scotland for 24 hours to locate the Loch Ness Monster would have to at least rank in the top five. Even for him.
Amy Poehler Talks Her ‘Parks and Rec’ Co-Stars, New York City + ‘Ask Amy’
Our imaginary bestie Amy Poehler recently did an interview with the magazine Time Out New York, and it's just the right level of sass and smarts that one would expect from the woman who makes us laugh -- and who should really get more attention for her spot-on insights into female empowerment.
Brad Pitt Is Jealous That the Media Thinks Matt Damon Is a Total Bore
In things you never thought you'd hear, Brad Pitt is jealous of Matt Damon. And no, it has nothing to do with Damon's Oscar-winning turn as a screenwriter. Instead, Brad is jealous that Matt is famous, but not so famous that he can't walk places without being mobbed by paparazzi.
And to that we say, this is what happens when you shack up with Angelina Jolie and adopt the world together.
Teen Arrested at Pink Concert for Sending Out a Tweet That Sounded Like a Bomb Threat
A teenage Pink fan sent a terrible, horrible, no good, very stupid tweet on his way to her concert on Saturday (July 7) in Melbourne, Australia -- a tweet that basically made it sound like he had plans to bomb the arena.
Ask Prince If He Has a Cell Phone and He Will Point and Laugh at You
Pint-sized singer/songwriter extraordinaire Prince first hit it big in the '70s and '80s -- and he's perfectly happy that his technological savvy hasn't changed a bit since then. In fact, he doesn't even own a cell phone.
Today in Kim + Kanye: Engagement Rumors and Explaining Where Their Kid’s Name Came From
Baby North West's name has finally been explained, and there's so much exposition needed that this kid is going to need pie charts and bar graphs on the playground.
Meanwhile, everyone ever is reporting that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got engaged, but sources close to the couple insist it's just not true.
After the Worst Week Ever, Paula Deen Will Actually Appear on the ‘Today’ Show
Paula Deen skipped out on her 'Today' interview last Friday, instead opting to make a series of uncomfortable apology videos for saying hurtful and racist things. (Or being caught doing so, depending on your viewpoint.)
In light of the scandal, the Food Network gave her the boot, and now she's scheduled for yet another no-holds barred interview with 'Today.' You know, assuming she actually shows u
Judge Calls for Investigation Into Paris Jackson’s Guardianship After Suicide Attempt
Paris Jackson's suicide attempt drew a lot of media attention, but it also drew the watchful eye of the judge who granted grandmother Katherine Jackson guardianship of Michael's kids.