Happy 26th Birthday, Lady Gaga!

One of the most successful, buzzed-about singers in all of music turns 26 years young today. Happy birthday to Stefani Germanotta, a.k.a. Lady Gaga!
The only question is how the New York native will celebrate.
From urging fans to donate money to victims of the Japanese earthquake to using her star power to promote gay rights and denounce bullying, she's never been one to rest on her laurels - even during as self-imposed media blackout.

This year promises to be quieter for Gaga following 2011's release of her smash hit sophomore album Born This Way, but don't expect her to fade away.
Not by a long shot.
Love Lady Gaga or hate her, there's no debate over the impact this artist has had on the industry, and her immense popularity with fans is unquestioned.
Naked or clothed, with or without makeup, dressed like a slab of meat or a rumored hermaphrodite, we love us some Gaga. And we're clearly not alone.
Here's wishing her a happy 26th birthday, and hoping for much more entertainment in the years go come. Here are some favorite recent Lady Gaga pics:

Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson NOT Moving in Together ... Yet

The Bachelor's Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson are now a happy and engaged couple, but that doesn't mean cohabitation is in effect. At least not yet.

Us Weekly (who broke the story of Ben kissing random girls, and who Flajnik calls "shady") recently reported that he and Court were shacking up already.

We thought that was probably too soon. Turns it so did they.

A source tells E! News that Robertson "hasn't moved in, but they are spending more time together. She is gradually moving some stuff into his apartment."

"Still, they are content taking it slow at the moment."

Probably for the best. Love 'em or loathe 'em, the two have been through a lot, and need time to figure out if this is even going to work as a relationship.

"She is now back at her L.A. home and they are planning to see each other again next week," the source adds of L.A.-based model Courtney Robertson.

"They are getting along really well, but she's not willing to give up her L.A. home yet."

"It might be soon, though, but they want to just see how it goes and get used to settling into real life and spending a lot of time together first."

Olivia Munn and Joel Kinnaman: Dating!

Joel Kinnaman stars in The Killing on AMC, a drama that focuses on the investigation into the murder of a little girl.

But the actor can now call off his search for a beautiful girlfriend, he's reportedly found one in Olivia Munn!

The couple made its debut last night at the premiere of The Killing's second season in Los Angeles, with a source telling E! News Munn and Kinnaman have been dating since around Christmas.

"He is a super normal guy and she is a really down-to-earth girl and they just get each other," this insider says. "They are on the same wavelength intellectually, and they have the same sense of humor. It's been going on for a little while and it's heading towards being serious. They are extremely happy together."

Trayvon Martin Case: Is Media Biased Against George Zimmerman?

The leak of George Zimmerman's statement to police have shed new light on the Trayvon Martin case, along with accusations of bias against the media and public.
Until Tuesday, the case had been framed from Martin's standpoint, which is certainly understandable to a point, as he was unarmed when he was shot and killed.
However, Zimmerman’s defense depicts Trayvon not as an innocent youngster pursued by an armed vigilante, but as a violent aggressor who left him no choice.
Some commentators point to Zimmerman’s story as evidence that the media and public have been too quick to lay blame in a case that has gripped the nation.

Zimmerman’s claim that he was jumped and beaten by Martin to the point where he shot him in self-defense seems dubious, but he hasn't been charged with a crime.
You wouldn't know it by his mug shot, taken after a previously arrest, circulated by the media for the last month - most times, next to a five-year-old photo of Martin.
The contrast of the above images has indirectly but significantly shaped the way the sensationalized case is framed, turning the 17-year-old into an innocent martyr.
Martin's tragic death has sparked important public debate over racial profiling, gun laws and other broad social issues. Yet the media tends to sell a single narrative.
Consider how the following photos might portray the case instead:

Do a smiling Zimmerman in a suit and tie, or a current photo of Martin with fake gold teeth change your perception of either party involved? Probably at least a little.
Stories such as President Obama's remarks or the "Million Hoodie March" get enormous attention and make the public fall in love with the idealized version of Martin.
The fact of the matter is, though, they have nothing to do with the case.
Police in Sanford, Fla., deserve to be under scrutiny for their decision not to arrest Zimmerman, but the April 10 grand jury investigation also needs to play itself out.
The truth, as is so often the case, won't be found easily. It almost unavoidably lies among a thousand shades of grey in a case of great complexity and magnitude.
By oversimplifying it and/or turning into an entertainment form, the media and public fail to honor both the deceased's memory and the accused's right to due process.

Kentucky Fan Offers Wife in Exchange for Final Four Tickets

It's the biggest event in Kentucky since Colonel Sanders concocted a special recipe for fried chicken: Saturday night, the University of Kentucky basketball team will battle the University of Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Final Four.
The monogamy adverse ex-Kentucky coach, Rick Pitino, leads his Cardinals against the favored Wildcats of John Calipari and his NBA factory of a starting lineup with a berth in the national championship game on the line.
Just how hot is this ticket? A Kentucky fan has placed an ad on Craig's List, asking for seats at the game in exchange for... his wife! But only as collateral. See below:

As you can see, it's not a bad deal: learn a few languages while watching the game on your big screen TV? Certainly worth considering at least ...