Ever wonder why presidential candidates have to be at least 35 years old? Here’s why.

Eleven-year-old Caroline Gonzalez of Forney, Texas won the title of “mayor-for-a-day”; she used her newfound municipal clout to rename Main Street in honor of Justin Bieber.

“The tween politician’s act won’t cost the community much,” the HuffPo reports. “Officials say the sign was made for about $20 and would only be displayed Tuesday.” Boo! Hiss! Here’s how I figure it: if a town is going to hold a contest to crown a Child Mayor, commit to it! Go all the way! Let the new name stick!

Flowers bloom at different times. Music has been a part of my life going back to my early teens, and it just comes out, it just pops out in different ways, whether it’s playing jazz piano in Baker Boys or being a country artist in Crazy Heart. It’s in me and it’s just something that comes out every once in a while.

—Jeff Bridges talks about his new self-titled album, released yesterday. Above, Bridges performs in the SiriusXM Studio on August 15.

You can stream the album in its entirety here.

… here is a video of Taylor Swift and her panties. It starts around 1:06. You’re welcome, but also, what’s wrong with you?

Oh, the whimsy and utter delight that LeAnn Rimes always stirs up inside me! Her startling beauty always makes me reminisce of days gone by, of the times of yesteryear when my 11-year-old self would run a nice hot bath, light some candles, and relax to LeAnn’s Sittin’ on Top of the World*. So it’s fitting that LeAnn would post this lovely photograph to her Twitter, because what better way to see such an ethereal force than with those well-loved fairy wings and that timeless pose?

Man. That was exhausting. I’m going to have to go giggle at those ridiculous pictures of Courtney Stodden and regroup before I can even think about bringing you any more news.

*Yes, that actually happened, and yes, I’m as ashamed of it as you think I am.

I know, I know, I was super worried about it too, that when Taylor Momsen finally turned 18, she would stop being so dark and intense, and instead of doing things like f*cking for Satan she would pick up knitting or turn into a cat lady. But we have no cause for all that worry, because darling Taylor just did an interview with Elle, and she’s still our little angel!

On her impeccable fashion sense: Honestly, most of my clothes I’ve had for a long time, or a lot of it is vintage and I modify it and change it. So I kind of wear the same things over and over, variations of them. Along the way [on tour I might] buy something cool; if not, I’ve got a plethora of versions of the same things.

What she brings on tour: I tend not to bring a lot. [Just] a lot of black eyeshadow, and dry shampoo because a lot of the time you don’t have time to wash your hair or shower, it’s very chaotic. So black eyeshadow and dry shampoo and I’m good to go. I love the Bed Head black eyeshadow. If I can’t find it, whatever works, whatever is the blackest eyeshadow I can find.

When asked if she prefers writing, recording, or performing music: I love it all. They’re all very different: Writing is a very tortuous process, but, you know, I would say one of the most rewarding at the end; I love recording, it’s a completely different mindset from being on tour. But anytime you have an opportunity to play music, whether it’s in the studio or on the road, it’s the best thing in the world.

On acting: I quit acting, actually. I quit Gossip Girl and now tour and am in a band and that’s pretty much all I want to do. Hopefully I’ll be able to only do that for the rest of my life.

Oh, Taylor.  Words cannot describe what you mean to me.

Last night, I got a headache, so I took a couple aspirin. Then, a couple hours later, I got a tummy ache, so I took some Pepto-Bismol. A few hours after THAT, I took some Benadryl because I was itchy and stuffy from allergies. Just a few hours later, my BFF called to see if my boyfriend and I wanted to go get some happy meals. So what I’m trying to say is that I’ve had a real loopy day.

And then, in what felt like a cruel, directed attack on my senses, Lady Gaga decided that today was the day to post her new music video, featuring mermaids, Gaga in drag, Gaga in minimal makeup, and what I can only interpret as some creepy human robot who has no right being seen by me in this state. Needless to say, I didn’t love it.

What about you guys?