Tina Turner gives up US passport' and will soon become Swiss Citizen

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US pop legend Tina Turner, who has been living in Switzerland since 1995, will soon receive Swiss citizenship and will give up her US passport, Swiss media reported Friday.

"I'm very happy in Switzerland and I feel at home here. ... I cannot imagine a better place to live," Turner told German language daily Blick.

Turner, 73, who was born Anna Mae Bullock, lives in picturesque town of Kuesnacht, on the shores of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland, and has passed a local civics test and interview, according to an official announcement published in the Zuerichsee-Zeitung daily.

The woman behind such hits as "Private Dancer", "Simply the Best" and "What's Love Got to Do With It?" will still need a green light from the canton of Zurich as well was federal authorities before she can receive red passport, the two papers reported.

Turner spokeswoman Karin Rhomberg told the Zuerichsee-Zeitung that the singer wanted to "clarify her situation".

"Tina Turner will therefore also give back her US citizenship," she said.

Turner, who has learned German, reportedly moved to Switzerland in 1995 when her longtime partner, German record executive Erwin Bach, was transferred here.

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LeAnn Rimes Debuts Punk/Retro Hairstyle On ‘Kimmel’

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Tired of hearing LeAnn Rimes discuss her ongoing feud with husband Eddie Cibrian’s ex Brandi Glanville? Okay, we are, too—but that said, we still enjoyed seeing Rimes on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night.

No, Rimes did not refrain from discussing Glanville—she did plenty of that. However, she did provide visual interest with a new hairstyle, one that we’ve never seen the singer sport before.

Best described as a pompadour (of sorts), the slightly punkish/retro ‘do called to mind a look that Gwen Stefani, Pink, and most recently Miley Cyrus has rocked on the red carpet—definitely a departure for the country star, who usually wears her blond locks in a beachy, natural flow and rarely experiments with radical hairstyles.

Don’t worry, though. It was clear that—unlike Cyrus—Rimes didn’t crop her hair to achieve the new style. The back of her hair was visibly rolled up and pinned.

Rimes was appearing on Kimmel to promote her upcoming release, Spitfire, which will hit stores April 9. The singer has been performing songs from the album live, as well as talking about her writing process and thoughts behind them.

In addition to discussing Glanville and her new music, she defended fellow vocalist Beyonce, who was accused this week of lip-syncing at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. “I’m actually taking up for her on this one, “ Rimes said, noting that sometimes singers are asked to do so for various reasons.

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Anderson Cooper Defends Beyoncé’s Lip-Sync fiasco

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For “The Ridiculist” segment of his show tonight, Anderson Cooper turned to the post-inauguration scandal that rocked the country today. Beyoncé lip-synched the national anthem!

“I respond with a big star-spangled so what?” Cooper said. “As far as I’m concerned, it is Beyoncé’s world and we are just living in it.”

Clarifying that it was her pre-recorded voice, she just wasn’t actually singing live, Cooper continued, “I’m releasing a statement right now saying I just don’t care. We got to look at Beyoncé’s beautiful face and hear Beyoncé’s beautiful voice singing the national anthem. There is only one thing we should say today and that is thank you, Beyoncé. Francis Scott Key himself would send her a fruit basket.”

After playing clips of some of the more infamous lip-synching scandals in music history from Milli Vanilli and Ashlee Simpson, Cooper had one final message for anyone questioning Beyoncé’s decision. “Talk to me after you’ve gotten on the stage in front of the president of the United States and hundreds of thousands to sing the national anthem in 40-degree weather.”

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Carly Rae Jepsen does Candie’s new campaign

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This is crazy: Not only is Carly Rae Jepsen the star of Candie’s latest ad, but she’s also the photographer behind it — marking the first time a celebrity spokesperson has shot their own fashion campaign.

Jepsen snapped herself in a photo booth while wearing pieces from Candie’s spring 2013 collection. In the ad’s main image, the star dons a cute ballet pink blazer paired with cuffed denim, a printed top and nude ankle-strap heels.

The “Call Me Maybe” singer isn’t the only pop star to represent the brand; previous Candie’s girls include Britney Spears, Fergie and Glee‘s Lea Michele.

“I feel very honored to be the next Candie’s girl. It’s a dream come true to be in the company of such amazing women!” Jepsen says in a statement.

The star’s campaign will debut in March magazines, and Candie’s is sold exclusively at Kohl’s department stores nationwide and kohls.com/candies. Tell us: Is Jepsen the right choice for Candie’s?

Carly Rae Jepsen is the new face of Candie's! She and her amazing bangs will star in the brand's spring 2013 campaign (which the singer actually shot herself!). Candie's gave Carly Rae tons of cute clothes and fun props to play with (including an adorable French bulldog), then put her in front of a photo booth and let her go wild.

After the shoot, CRJ answered a few of our burning style questions. Here, she dishes on her favorite spring trends and secrets for staying comfortable on stage!

17: What are your favorite fashion trends for Spring?

CRJ: I love florals. Prints on prints on prints! Candie's has these pastel blouses that I'm obsessed with.

17: What's the perfect shoe to take you from stage to street?

CRJ: A wedge heel does it all for me. Height, comfort and style. They give me ability to move on stage without bailing and meet for a dinner date straight after!

17: You wore long-johns under your dress to stay warm at New Year's Rockin' Eve. What other fashion secrets to you swear by?

CRJ: Those long johns were a life saver—I was freezing! I generally love to wear layers so I can be ready for any situation. On stage I usually start with a leather jacket or blazer to take off once things get warmed up! I have a white one from Candie's that I am particularly fond of because it goes with everything! I pair it with a statement jewelry piece.

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Kelly Clarkson Did NOT Lip Synch at Inauguration: Rep

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Kelly Clarkson did not lip-synch during her Inaugural Ceremony performance of “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” on Monday.

In the wake of the revelation that Beyonce decided at the last minute to sing the national anthem to a pre-recorded track, questions were raised about whether Clarkson’s own patriotic performance was lip-synched.

But a rep for the onetime “American Idol” winner says Clarkson sang live.

A spokesperson for the United States Marine Band also said on Tuesday that the band played their instruments live, contrary to some media reports.

Recording the ceremony’s music ahead of time is standard procedure, given the wide range of circumstances that could pose problems for performances during the program.

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Rihanna Joins The Ranks Of Big Celebrity Tippers At The Laugh Factory

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This has got to be one of the best PR moves a celebrity can ever make: After getting an $80 bill at the Laugh Factory in L.A. on Friday, Rihanna reportedly asked her waiter what his biggest tip ever was, according to TMZ. He said, $100, so Rihanna gave him $200 and said, “Now I’m your biggest tip.” Sure, she had to guess the story would make the rounds later, so it could have been a very calculated good PR move, but this is Rihanna — she doesn’t care what we think, remember?

This act of generosity places Riri among an elite group of stars with good reps among waitstaff and bartenders. There are a bunch of sites out there with rankings of the best celebrity tippers (all based on secondhand reports from the waiters, of course). Johnny Depp, David Beckham, Charlie Sheen, Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray, Drew Barrymore, President Obama, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Drew Carey and Hulk Hogan have all made such lists for their generous gratuities. More than dollar amounts, we’ve always enjoyed the sites, like this old-school one, that gather tales of the stars’ behavior to their servers. The celebs with the worst tipping reputations, because we know you’re even more curious about those, include Tiger Woods, Jeremy Piven, Madonna, Britney Spears, LeBron James and Mick Jagger.

What does this say about their personality? You could say the good tippers remember their humble roots, value good service, or, again, know these stories can come back to benefit or haunt them. On the other hand, maybe the bad tippers are forgetful, or they’re just used to someone else taking care of the bill-paying for them.

What do you think, waiters of the world? Give us your analysis and stories in the comments!

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