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Kanye West : The List
Kanye West is making some lofty New Year's resolutions that span the tech world, the film industry and even our national education system.

Kanye West's astonishingly 'epic' Twitter spree: 4 takeaways

The hip-hop mogul marks his social media return with an "86-tweet opus" tackling the education system, The Jetsons, and why he's the next Steve Jobs

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Lady Gaga : The List
Lady Gaga in the opening scene of her new video "Marry the Night," a bizarrely conceived biographical account of her struggle to become famous.

Lady Gaga's 'epically weird' 'Marry the Night' video: 5 talking points

Mother Monster's latest music video may be her strangest yet: An autobiographical tale of naked dancing, psychiatric wards, and cereal-facilitated meltdowns

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Justin Bieber : Best Video
In his new video set at Macy's, Justin Bieber claims to want only "you" for Christmas while obviously coveting Nintendos and high tops.

Did Justin Bieber ruin Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas'?

The year's worst music video? Dueting with Carey on her holiday classic, Bieber prances around Macy's while she shimmies cloyingly in a Santa outfit

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Lady Gaga : Best Video
A Chinese choir tries to out-Gaga Lady Gaga herself, with a Chinese-language rendition of "Bad Romance," performed recently on Hunan TV.

A Chinese choir's bizarrely 'brilliant' Lady Gaga cover

A loony, raggle-taggle group in Hunan, China, interprets "Bad Romance" in unfathomable ways. Would the Fame Monster be flattered?

Justin Bieber : Instant Guide
Justin Bieber may be compelled to submit to DNA tests if the courts take the paternity suit he's facing seriously.

Is Justin Bieber a baby daddy?

A 20-year-old fan alleges that the teen hearthrob conceived a child with her during a backstage tryst — and she could be charged with statutory rape

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Justin Bieber : Fact Sheet
Justin Bieber looking sleeker in April 2011 with a new do, but at what price to his toy maker?

How Justin Bieber's haircut cost one toy maker $100,000

The famous teen's need for change proves to be one expensive coif

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Lady Gaga : Opinion Brief
A made for TV biopic about Lady Gaga is in the works, even though its producers won't be able to depict her later performances or notorious costumes.

A Lady Gaga biopic: Too soon?

Lifetime is reportedly developing a made-for-TV movie based on the shock-pop superstar's inimitable life... even though she's only 25

Kanye West : Opinion Brief
Models walk the runway Saturday sporting Kanye West's opulent if clumsy debut line, Dw, during Paris fashion week.

Kanye West's 'painful' fashion debut

The vainglorious musician unveils his new fashion collection in Paris — and many critics urge him not to quit his day job

Kanye West : Best Video
In their new video "Otis," Jay-Z and Kanye West get their kicks by stripping a sports car and rapping in front of the American flag.

Kanye West and Jay-Z's 'jovial' new 'Otis' music video

What do rap's two biggest stars do for fun? Judging by their new video, they strip down luxury cars, go for joyrides with models, and give each other noogies

Kanye West : Timeline
Kanye West has a long history of controversial comments targeting fellow artists -- and even presidents.

Top 12 Kanye West outbursts: A timeline

The rapper finds himself in hot water once again — this time after comparing himself to Hitler

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Kanye West : Burning Question
Chart-topping artists Jay-Z (left) and Kanye West combined forces for "Watch the Throne," their much-anticipated collaborative album that was released Monday.

Watch the Throne: Is Kanye West and Jay-Z's new album worth the hype?

Hip-hop's biggest stars release their much-anticipated collaborative album Monday. Here's a sampling of reactions

Kanye West : Opinion Brief
Rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z pose backstage at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena August 29, 2004 in Miami, Florida.

'Otis': Kanye West and Jay-Z's 'crazy-soulful' new single

The reigning kings of hip-hop tease another track from their upcoming album Watch the Throne. Does "Otis" make the grade?

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Justin Bieber : Slideshow
The February 2011 Vanity Fair cover featuring Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber and 8 other failed magazine covers: A slideshow

The teen idol's February Vanity Fair cover was a total flop. Will Smith can sympathize

Justin Bieber : Opinion Brief
Where is Justin Bieber's competition? Britney Spears had Christina Aguilera, the Backstreet Boys had *NSYNC, but the Biebs' reign has so far gone largely unchallenged.

What happened to all the 'next Justin Biebers'?

A slew of passably mop-topped candidates have been hyped as successors to the 17-year-old pop star — and then, mysteriously, all but disappeared

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Justin Bieber : Best Video
Justin Bieber says girls who wear his debut fragrance, Someday, will be irresistible to him: Most devious marketing ploy ever?

Justin Bieber's 'ridiculous' perfume commercial

The teen pop star is expanding his empire with a perfume called Someday. Does "Eau de Bieber" smell like a success?

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Lady Gaga : Opinion Brief
Lady Gaga's much-anticipated "Judas" video may push the religious imagery (note the cornrowed Jesus), but it's underwhelming jaded critics.

Does Lady Gaga's 'Judas' video live up to the hype?

Her latest clip is overstuffed with religious imagery — generating reflexive outrage and an anticlimatic sense of deja vu

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