Although photobombing — the act of sneaking into someone’s photo uninvited — has been around since the invention of cameras, this prank has just recently made it way to numerous Hollywood events around town. From the Golden Globes to a Coldplay concert, no place is currently safe from stars photobombing other famous faces.

Click through the gallery to see the celebrity hi-jinx then, in the comments below, tell us your favorite photo prankster.

Red Carpet Funny Faces

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]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-05-24/the-stars-strike-back-when-celebrities-photobomb-other-celebrities-photos/feed/ 2 http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-05-15/tour-riders-celebrities-biggest-hang-ups-revealed-%e2%80%94-who-demands-a-doc-to-administer-b12-shot-infographic/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-05-15/tour-riders-celebrities-biggest-hang-ups-revealed-%e2%80%94-who-demands-a-doc-to-administer-b12-shot-infographic/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:19 +0000 Andy Scott http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=10503631
The tour rider — presented to promoters by traveling musical acts — details an artist’s wish list, from travel requirements to dressing room accommodations and meals. Made famous by Van Halen’s contract call for the removal of all brown M&Ms from bowls of candy, the rider often reflects the delightful (Jay-Z‘s two bottles of Sassicaia...Read more»

]]> The tour rider — presented to promoters by traveling musical acts — details an artist’s wish list, from travel requirements to dressing room accommodations and meals.

Made famous by Van Halen’s contract call for the removal of all brown M&Ms from bowls of candy, the rider often reflects the delightful (Jay-Z‘s two bottles of Sassicaia red wine, priced at $422) or difficult (Jennifer Lopez prefers all-white decor; Mary J. Blige demands a fresh toilet seat) nature of our favorite musicians.

Celebuzz and our pals at Soda assembled a handy infographic that reveals some stars’ biggest hang-ups. So just what does Katy Perry require while she’s on tour?

To give you an idea: Katy Perry has a 45-page rider that demands, among other things: Two cream-colored chairs, valued at $1,830; one matching footstool (natch), valued at $235; and a glass-door refrigerator, for $1,200. Because, who wouldn’t need all of that?

Have a look at some of the wacky, zany and diva-esque demands in our infographic below, then sound off: Which celebrity has the biggest hang-up?

Celebuzz has partnered with Soda to publish infographics about entertainment topics. For more on Soda, visit its official website!

Also at the event was Beyonce’s husband, Jay-Z, who made sure to pack on a few PDA moments in front of the camera. They’re so cute, it’s starting to hurt.

Erica is the wife of X Factor judge and music mogul L.A. Reid, who recently confirmed he’ll be back on the hit FOX reality-competition for another season.

Since giving birth to their first daughter, Blue Ivy, in January, Beyonce — who was recently named the World’s Most Beautiful Woman by PEOPLE — and Jay-Z have kept a relatively low-key profile; however, they have been spotted at a few New York-based events in recent months, including a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, where they were seated courtside (duh).

Oh, and speaking of that Givenchy dress: If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ll want to click through our gallery below, because it was awesome.

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What do you think of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s PDA moment? Sound off, below!

“I imagine I’ll take things I learned from my mom and things I’ve learned from raising my nephews and apply that,” said the hip hop mogul. “Then at the end of the day, I just know I’ll probably have the worst, spoiled little kid ever.”

However, Hova has a few concerns when it comes to Blue becoming a teen.

“Everyone imagines they’ll be a great dad until their [kids are] teenagers,” he explained. “[They say], ‘Get away from me, Dad. You’re embarrassing me.’”

Well, we all know Jay’s already a doting daddy! Just days after his daughter’s birth, he released a new track titled “Glory feat. B.I.C.” for his newborn, rapping, “The most amazing feeling I feel/words can’t describe what I’m feeling for real/Baby I’ll paint the sky blue/my greatest creation was you.”

Beyonce Shares Intimate Portraits on Tumblr

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Oprah’s Master Class: Special Edition airs on Sunday, May 6 at 10 PM on OWN. Check out a sneak peek of the episode below.

]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-05-06/jay-z-blue-ivy-will-be-the-worst-spoiled-little-kid-ever/feed/ 0 http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-04-24/friends-first-celebrity-couples-who-took-it-slow-photos/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-04-24/friends-first-celebrity-couples-who-took-it-slow-photos/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:52 +0000 Taryn Ryder http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=10397482
With rumors Tuesday that good friends Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher may be taking their friendship to the next level, it got Celebuzz thinking about successful celebrity couples that were friends before dating. Turns out, being friends first might actually work! From vampire sweethearts Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev,...Read more»

]]> With rumors Tuesday that good friends Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher may be taking their friendship to the next level, it got Celebuzz thinking about successful celebrity couples that were friends before dating.

Turns out, being friends first might actually work! From vampire sweethearts Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev, these celebrities got to know each other before dating.

Even Kate Middleton and Prince William were BFF’s before the world’s most beloved couple!

Take a look at our gallery above to see what other successful celebrity couples were friends first.

Also, get up to speed on Mila and Ashton. Are they friends, or more than friends? Last week the two denied they were dating:

Beyonce Knowles and husband Jay-Z shared a few tender moments courtside at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, where the New York Knicks took on the Miami Heat.

Though it was an exciting game to watch, it was hard to pay attention to anything but Queen B and Jay’s PDA action, as the proud new parents of Blue Ivy Carter sipped on some beers and playfully touched each other’s faces. Too cute!

Beyonce, 30, and Jay-Z, 42, who were recently spotted vacationing in St. Barths with baby Blue, have been familiar faces at basketball games in recent months; in fact, Beyonce made one of her first post-pregnancy outings at a New Jersey Nets game, in February. (Jay-Z is a part-owner of the team.)

Check out Beyonce and Jay-Z’s game of PDA in our gallery now!

Beyonce & Jay-Z Hit the Beach in St. barths

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]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-04-16/beyonce-jay-z-get-intimate-at-new-york-knicks-game-photos/feed/ 2 http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-04-09/bathing-suit-clad-beyonce-has-a-beach-day-with-jay-z-in-st-barths-photos/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-04-09/bathing-suit-clad-beyonce-has-a-beach-day-with-jay-z-in-st-barths-photos/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:21:26 +0000 Amanda Hasaka http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=10306852 The couple that sunbathes together, stays together! Beyonce Knowles and her hubby of four years, Jay-Z, were seen soaking up the sun on a beach in St. Barths on Monday afternoon, where BK was sporting a skin-tight one piece. The two were all smiles as they lounged in the sand, while the 42-year-old “Otis” rapper...Read more»]]> The couple that sunbathes together, stays together!

Beyonce Knowles and her hubby of four years, Jay-Z, were seen soaking up the sun on a beach in St. Barths on Monday afternoon, where BK was sporting a skin-tight one piece. The two were all smiles as they lounged in the sand, while the 42-year-old “Otis” rapper sipped a cocktail from a coconut. How touristy of him — and we mean that in the best way possible!

We wonder if they’ll be sharing any fun photos from this vacay on the “Crazy in Love” singer’s Tumblr!

Last week, to commemorate their four year anniversary, the 30-year-old singer released a number of personal photos on her Tumblr account.

bey's tumblr pics!

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Check out the rest of the photos in the gallery!

The superstar couple celebrate four years of wedding bliss today, coincidentally April 4, and the past year has probably been their best ever, thanks to the arrival of their daughter Blue Ivy. In January, Jay, 42, and BK, 30, welcomed their first child and even showed the world their adorable bundle of joy on the baby’s very own Tumblr! Since then, the world has been watching as the “Crazy In Love” singer dotes on her daughter all throughout NYC.

To celebrate this duo’s big day, we put together a timeline of their epic romance.

Check it out in the gallery above, and send your well wishes in the comments.

beyonce and baby blue!

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Even though they married four years ago, we didn’t get a peek at BK’s wedding dress until a few months ago! Take a look at the video for “I Was Here” below. (Starts around the 3:36 mark — blink and you’ll miss it!)

The 21-year-old rising pop star — who has been making waves with her singles “Hot Right Now” and “How We Do (Party)” — caught up with Celebuzz in an exclusive video interview and dished about her boss’ baby Blue Ivy, plus what it’s like to be compared to pop superstar Rihanna!

“I think it’s a huge compliment. We’re part of the same family, part of the same team, so it’s an obvious comparison, but it’s a great one. So, I’m going to take it, and roll with it. Because it’s just a great compliment.”

Rita also talked about how she likes to surprise fans when she performs:

“Usually I come out with clothes, then I unlayer myself. I run around a lot. Just a lot of fun little surprises.”

rita: white hot!

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For more — and to hear her thoughts on baby Blue — check out the video above!

Also, if you’re digging her catchy tune “How We Do (Party)” as much as we are, be sure to purchase it here!

He also predicted that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner as well as Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso would still be together, and he was right. So what is he predicting now as far as splits and long lasting love goes? His predictions may surprise you…

“This is a major improvement in the equation,” Garth told the Times. “It turns out that overall fame doesn’t matter as much as the flavor of the fame. It’s tabloid fame that dooms you.”

The stats guru predicts that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes will split, and highly advises that Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears put off getting married. He estimates TomKat has a 60% chance of lasting five years together, and only 10% of lasting 15 years. 

However, Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z‘s stats are a lot better. Garth thinks they have a 79% chance of staying together for five years and a 55% chance of still being married 15 years from now. 

He’s also optimistic about Kate Middleton and Prince William‘s longevity, saying they have an 89% chance of celebrating a fifth anniversary and a 71% chance of being together in 15 years. 

How does he come up with this stuff? The Times reads: 

“Garth’s new analysis shows that it’s the wife’s fame that really matters. While the husband’s NYT/ENQ ratio is mildly predictive, the effect is so much weaker than the wife’s that it’s not included in the new equation. Nor are some variables from the old equation, like the number of previous marriages and the age gap between husband and wife.”

What do you think? Do you agree with the Times‘ celebrity splits predictions? Sound off in the comments!

The 21-year-old British singer is one of the many artists signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation record label, and is making waves with her catchy tunes “Hot Right Now,” and “How We Do (Party).”

Celebuzz had a chance to catch up with Rita, and talked to her about what it’s like working with Jay, her music inspirations, and much more!

Tell me a little about how you realized that singing was what you wanted to do?
First I kind of realized that I wanted to be a singer. I always loved to sing when I was 6. But the first time I realized I really wanted to sing was when I was 14 and I made a reaction. I did this choir thing, I think I was younger than that but I caused a reaction from someone and I really liked that feeling, it made me feel like I could change someone’s emotions for like a few minutes so when I heard it and I saw their faces I thought this is actually really good. To make someone feel good for like a second, was a good feeling. I caused a reaction when I was younger so it was like “I like that feeling”, it made me feel good and I like singing. It was such a really great way to make myself feel good, the fact that I could do that to other people just made me want to do it even more. When I was 14 I got this production deal and I just was writing to myself after school and night. That’s when I really realized I want to do this my whole life.

You say that you evoked emotions when you were 14 to others, who were some singers or artists that did that for you when you were younger or do that now?
Oh I have so many that I love. I loved listening to Mariah Carey when I was younger and Whitney Houston and I also loved listening, for some reason I loved Celine Dion’s voice. I really do, I loved her voice and the fact that she was cool and I liked listening to her. My dad actually liked listening to her, which means I would always be hearing her in the house. So I kind of grew up listening to her and as I got older, when I started to understand music properly and not just enjoy the feeling, I really really admired people like Bruce Springsteen where I could understand what he was saying, Duran Duran. Then I have my soul singers who I love like Angie Stone, Jill Scott, India Arie, Destiny’s Child. I think that when I understood music I listened to a lot of the lyrics like David Bowie and things like that. I really admired their sense of style and their send of individuality.

So you work a lot with Jay Z, how did that come about?
When I was 18 years old, this AR new about me in the U.K. Jay Brown…she just gave him a call and said “I’ve got this girl who I think you’d really be interested in” and I think they had just started Rock Nation, I sent him over some stuff that was on my laptop and then a few days later he called me up and was like have you ever been to New York I would love to see you. I was like “what?!” I couldn’t believe it. He booked me a ticket the next day and I went to New York City for the first time. Then I met Jay and I met the team and the next day I felt like it was meant to be because it was the right time and I had my record deals before but I never took them. My mom and my sister were always like, “keep your options open for now, you’re young, just wait a minute” and I did and thank God I waited.

What was it like meeting Jay Z for the first time?
When I first met Jay I was 150 million percent star-strucked because you know its Jay. He’s been doing this for ages, he’s been in the game and he’s been at the top of his game for ages. And when I first saw him I was like ‘Oh my God’ I was so happy but kind of kept my composure, I didn’t want to embarrass myself. I was like ‘nice to meet you’ and then after that I went to the studio and played some songs and it was great and it all made sense. I got a deal the next few days.

Has he given you any good advice?
He’s given me great advice, he’s a great boss. He told me to be patient, just be patient.

Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?
There’s so many things that I want to accomplish as an artist and as a human being, I don’t really have any boundaries. I would really like to be at the Grammys and win a Grammy. I would love to have my album out and be a musician for the rest of my life. I want to be an artist and have my music help people out, that is what I want.

You told us about meeting Jay Z, but is there anyone else you’ve met that you’ve gotten star struck by or someone memorable?
Being a part of such a huge machine, you get to work with people who are so great at what they do that I was so honored to work with. For example, who’s such a great song writer, who wrote on my record. When I first met Bono from U2, where I nearly fainted, it is was so, and he was wearing his glasses! And I was like ‘Bono wears his glasses in real life!’ that was really cool. And when I met Coldplay and Chris Martin, all these amazing artists, I was so happy to listen to them and learn from then and just watch them do what they do best and take in as much as I could.

Is there any music on your iPod that people might be surprised you have?
Oh, yeah there is. You’d be surprised to hear that I like listening to Rick Ross.

Any guilty pleasures?
Yeah but I don’t know if you know about this band, but there’s this dude who’s huge in Europe and the name is Steps. They have this new album coming out that has all their greatest hits.

If we told you that Destiny Hope has “two personalities” and is famous because of acting and singing and it’s always a “Party in the USA” for her, would you guess the multi-talented star? If you said former Hannah Montana actress Miley Cyrus, you’d be right!

Now, with all the good and bad press around breakout singer Lana Del Rey (aka Lizzie Grant), Celebuzz thought it best to look back at some other stars who’ve changed their names for fame. Click the pics and let us know which stage name is your fave.

Besides Lana, Katy Perry, Pink, and Demi Moore are a few other pop stars who have made a drastic image change, but it seems the “Video Games” singer is being put under much more scrutiny for her Hollywood makeover. However, it is getting this Brit Award winner quite a bit of notoriety. She even got spoofed by Kristen Wiig on Saturday Night Live after her performance on the sketch show got terrible reviews. 

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Then, check out the video below:

The powerhouse couple were spotted taking their bundle of joy to Sant Ambroeus Restaurant in New York City this weekend. Bey and Jay tried to lay low in dark clothing and shades as they carried Blue Ivy, who was bundled up in a blanket, into the eatery.

But this wasn’t the first time the new parents hit the town this week! Beyonce and Jay-Z took a parental break and indulged in a basketball game as a couple. A few night ago, the duo were spotted sitting court-side at Madison Square Garden — cuddling as they watched the New Jersey Nets (which Jay co-owns) play the New York Knicks.

Check out the couple’s adorable date night below!

Director Spike Lee, Big Love actress Chloe Sevigny and New Jersey Nets star Deron Williams welcomed the power couple who were sitting court-side at the game. So, are Bey and Jay a good luck charm for the team?

Fortunately for the Nets fans, the Knicks lost 92-100. Beyonce and Jay-Z aren’t the only basketball fans. Check out power couple Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom at a Dallas Mavericks game. 

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]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-21/new-parents-beyonce-jay-z-greeted-warmly-at-knicks-game-photos/feed/ 13 http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-10/beyonce-jay-z-debut-pictures-of-baby-blue-ivy-carter-photos/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-10/beyonce-jay-z-debut-pictures-of-baby-blue-ivy-carter-photos/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:57:21 +0000 Gabrielle Chung http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=9910761 Welcome to the world, Blue Ivy! On Friday, photos of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s first child, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, surfaced on the internet. Unlike most Hollywood couples, the new parents released these intimate hospital photos on Tumblr. Bey and Jay thanked fans for their kind messages, saying: “We welcome you to share our joy. Thank...Read more»]]> Welcome to the world, Blue Ivy!

On Friday, photos of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s first child, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, surfaced on the internet. Unlike most Hollywood couples, the new parents released these intimate hospital photos on Tumblr. Bey and Jay thanked fans for their kind messages, saying:

“We welcome you to share our joy. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this beautiful time in our lives.”

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Beyonce’s sister, Solange Knowles, tweeted about her niece just hours after the photos hit the web. The singer wrote:

THE PROUDEST AUNT IN THE WORLD….OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLD!

Baby Blue Ivy was born on January 7 in New York City. Fans speculated that Blue’s unique name refers to Beyonce and Jay-Z’s past musical endeavors. Many claimed that Blue’s first name is a reference to Jay-Z’s 2001 album The Blueprint. As for Ivy? Some fans said it stood for IV — the Roman numeral for 4, which coincidentally is the name of Beyonce’s 2011 album.

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Soon after the birth of their daughter, the proud parents released an official statement that read:

“Hello Hello Baby Blue! We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.”

Images of screaming fans on the Watch the Throne tour are spliced together in fractals at a rapid pace, and you might be even be able to catch a glimpse of Will Ferrell from “Blades of Glory.” Yup, you read that correctly. Take a look, and let us know in the comments if your mind was blown as much as ours!

Be warned:  Lyrics contain profanity and if you have epilepsy, you may want to avoid watching.

Going into the 54th Annual Grammy Awards –which air this Sunday on CBS–West leads this year’s pack with a whomping seven nods. His nominations include Best Rap Album for his joint project with Jay-Z called Watch the Throne, Song of the Year for “All of the Lights” featuring Rihanna, Fergie, and Kid Cudi, and Best Rap Performance on his “Otis” track with Jay-Z.

New pappa Jay may not be up for as many awards, but he and Beyonce recently welcomed a new prize into their lives, Blue Ivy Carter. Following in her parents footsteps, Baby Blue has already made Billboard history. Take a listen:

While promoting his show White Collar at the observation deck of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, Matt Bomer was seen posing for some photos and looked particularly dapper in a three-piece suit. We can’t decide if the Magic Mike star looks better with or without clothes!

Matt wouldn’t be the only fella to rock a three-piece suit as of late!

From Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm to heartthrob Justin Timberlake, and of course the incomparable Ryan Gosling, check out all the men who love their three-piece suits in the gallery!

trend spotting: hot guys in bow ties!

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Making the first appearance since the birth of his baby girl, Jay-Z caused quite as stir, as he arrived fashionably late to the grand re-opening of his 40/40 Club in New York. Looking dapper in a suit and tie, the “H.A.M.” singer partied into the early hours with his buddies — as Beyonce stayed home...Read more»

]]> Making the first appearance since the birth of his baby girl, Jay-Z caused quite as stir, as he arrived fashionably late to the grand re-opening of his 40/40 Club in New York. Looking dapper in a suit and tie, the “H.A.M.” singer partied into the early hours with his buddies — as Beyonce stayed home with the newborn.

But B was definitely there in spirit, as her hits “Love on Top” and “Countdown” played over the swanky sports club, and Jay mouthed the words.

As Jay-Z moved from one VIP area to another, a Celebuzz insider congratulated him. “Thanks,” Jay-Z responded. When asked how Blue was doing, Jay-Z just widely grinned, but stayed mum. Looks like he’s basking in that new fatherhood glow!

Pregnant Beyonce Spotted Out in NYC

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Once in the VIP area, Jay-Z was seen passing his phone around to Russell Simmons and Swizz Beatz — perhaps showing off pictures of Blue? Surrounded by his closest friends and business partners, Jay partied into the early hours of the night, ordering bottles of Patron and Ace of Spade champagne, and taking shots.

The packed club was buzzing, hoping for Beyonce’s grand appearance after it was reported earlier in the day that she would be coming. Sadly, there was no cameo.

The “Best Thing I Never Had” singer gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter on Jan. 7 at Lenox Hill Hospital on New York’s Upper East Side. In an official statement from the couple, they revealed:

“Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.”

Executive Director Frank Danza tells the Daily News that he’s interviewing parents who used the facility this past weekend when the singer gave birth. He admits that extreme measures were taken to heighten security, including taping over security cameras and adding extra staff.

The hospital director is adamant about one thing, saying that parents were not stopped from seeing their newborns: “They did communicate that they noticed some enhanced security, but they never felt restricted access to the neonatal unit or any other unit.” 

He also debunked reports that she and hubby Jay-Z spent $1.3 million to rent out an entire floor. According to the director, the couple booked several “executive suites,” which are up to $800 per room each night.

Beyonce gave birth to the baby girl this past weekend, inspiring daddy Jay-Z to release “Glory feat. B.I.C.” only days later. The song uses a very special vocal sample — the cries of newborn Blue. 

She’s now officially the youngest person ever credited with being on a Billboard chart! 

The song will debut at #74 when the new chart comes out next week. 

Of course, now everyone is wondering when they will get a look at the little bundle of joy! Beyonce left the hospital under cover, keeping photogs at bay. No word yet on when they will reveal BIC to the world, although there is little doubt the pics will be in high demand!

For the entire breakdown on Beyonce’s pregnancy, click here!