In a blog post titled “Soon to be featured in a shallow grave” Marilyn Manson wrote the following:

I can, but do not need to defend myself And the absurd accusations that the average press has clinged onto. If we need a nude photo of me to prove that I am far different than the soon-to-be-murdered-in-their-home press has decided to fabricate, that is easy. But if one more “journalist” makes a cavalier statement about me and my band, I will personally or with my fans help, greet them at their home and discover just how much they believe in their freedom of speech. I dare you all to write one more thing that you won’t say to my face. Because I will make you say it. In that manner. That is a threat. Mm

Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen is on the cover of August’s Teen Vogue.  Wait — Teen Vogue is still in print?  Apparently so.

Anyway, Momsen explains that even though she’s only 16-years-old, she’s much older on an intellectual level.  ”I live a very adult life.  I have two different careers; I’m on tour.  What am I going to do, hang out with high school kids? I just can’t relate to what they talk about – it seems so petty.” 

Momsen also talks about all the relationships she’s been in even though she should be a sophmore in high school (she graduated two years early).  “I’m not dating anyone right now, but I’ve had lots of relationships. My parents know that I’m not going to date someone who’s sixteen. Boys are so much less mature than girls as it is.  I would eat a boy my age alive.”

Taylor admits to modeling since age two, even though she’s quick to say that she wasn’t pushed into it (I know I let my toddlers make all their own career decisions).  However, music seems to be her passion as she fronts band Pretty Reckless.  Thankfully, she has been able to blaze her own path creatively and didn’t end up being Hannah Montana — a role that she was in the final stages of auditions for.  “I think it’s a great opportunity for Miley [Cyrus], but yeah, I guess I am relieved [that I didn't get it]. If I had gotten the part, it would be a very different show. It wouldn’t have worked for me. I push back.”

It seems sad to be so “adult” and jaded at the age of 16.  It’s a long, damn life and sixteen is supposed to be about boys and eye shadow and hoping you’re not pregnant.  Isn’t it?

And whilst we’re asking the deepest of questions, why is she carrying a deflated Smurf around on her head?  Pictures of Rihanna shopping and dining in New York City yesterday.

Meet Elisabetta Canalis AKA George Clooney’s new girlfriend.  The actor spends most of his year in Italy — must be nice to have a villa on Lake Como — and now it seems that he’s found a companion in Canalis.  According to Radar, 48-year-old Clooney has been spending time with the Italian actress who has appeared in Deuce Bigelow 2: European Gigolo and also hosted Italy’s Total Request Live.

The most shocking part of all this?  Canalis is 31.  Thirty.  One.

Unless someone is getting un-engaged on national television, I don’t pay much mind to The Bachelor/The Bachelorette.  Apparently, it’s still on the air, so some of you do care that the most recent Bachelorette, Jillian made her pick last night.  I’ll talk about it after the jump in case you haven’t queued up your DVR yet.

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For your analysis, here is a picture of Kim Kardashian on Sunday night at PURE nightclub.  They look happy, right?  Then, why on Monday did they announce their split?

The pair, who recently returned from a charity trip to Africa with Kardashian’s sister Khloe, just last May talked about “heading” toward marriage, but sources tell PEOPLE their relationship suffered from the time they spent apart – with yet another separation looming with the upcoming NFL season. 

“They never get to see each other, ever,” the source says. “It’s been a long time coming. They still love each other and are part of their lives, but Reggie spends six months out of the year in New Orleans, so it’s tough.” 

I don’t know.  This looks like they had a, “Baby, I’ve got somethin’ to tell you” conversation after the nightclub appearance.  Kim’s rep confirmed the split, so I think either a)  she got dumped or b)  he admitted to cheating on her.

Pictures in the gallery of the couple at several events over the past couple weeks, displaying some interesting body language.