Blog Posts by Wendy Geller

Marilyn Manson, who’s well-known for treating his audience to theatrics during live shows, gave a Canadian crowd an unintentional shock on Wednesday when he collapsed on stage mid-song.

The 44-year-old rocker was in the middle of his 1996 hit “The Beautiful People” during his Saskatoon date, when he suddenly slumped to the ground.

His band continued playing, and the audience kept grooving for quite a while—most likely assuming it was part of his act--before realizing that something was seriously wrong.

As soon as it became apparent that Manson was not playing around, stagehands ran out to help him off stage. There is

Mindy McCready (Photo: Angela Weiss)Troubled country singer Mindy McCready has been committed to rehab for alcohol and mental health issues in the wake of her boyfriend, David Wilson’s, death last month. Addtionally, the 37-year-old’s two young sons have been removed from her Arkansas home.

According to E!, a judge ordered McCready to treatment following an emergency hearing on Wednesday. Sources say she may be there for up to 21 days. Reportedly, McCready’s family called for the hearing in concern for her health. The singer has not been coping well since Wilson’s passing—the cause of which is still under investigation, although originally reported as a suicide by gunshot.

Country music fans who are also reality TV junkies will get a special treat Monday night when tuning in to the latest episode of The Bachelor. While star Sean Lowe takes his date out in the town of Whitefish, Montana, he'll be serenaded by rising country star Sarah Darling, who performs a rendition of her hit "Home To Me."

Darling noted that the taping--her biggest national TV exposure to date--was thrilling for the obvious reasons, but also because she got some much appreciated time with fans. "It was really sweet because they opened [the taping] up to the public, and I got to meet everyone in this small quaint little town," she noted. "They all showed up and I got to play for them. It was amazing to be on the Bachelor, but it was amazing to meet all these new fans and get to spend some one-on-one."

Darling performs on 'The Bachelor' (Photo: Matt Baldwin)

Darling had fun exploring the little town and meeting Lowe; however, one thing that wasn't revealed to her were any advance plot twists. "No! They are very secretive about that," she

Lady Gaga (Photo: Tim Whitby)Surprise, surprise—the ever-colorful Lady Gaga likes to keep her backstage environment just as unusual as she herself is. The superstar’s official rider for her worldwide Monster Ball Tour, which ran from 2009-2011, has been revealed—and it’s full of some pretty interesting requests.

The document, obtained exclusively by Celebuzz, lays out directions for her dressing room décor, personal accoutrements, and food.

Gaga’s taste runs goth—or, “glam rock” as she puts it—given her requests for black and silver satin to be draped around the room. Her furniture choice? White leather couches, accessorized with vases of fresh roses in various colors (yes, the colors are specified: Yellow, white or lavender only, please).

She also desired fan art to decorate the walls, along with with “old rock posters from her favorite artists”—such as David Bowie, Queen, Elton John, and Billie Holiday.

To keep her relaxed and feeling fresh, Gaga preferred a double set of lavender-scented towels—full size, hand size, and wash cloths—to be available “at all times.”

Tim McGraw (Photo: Kevin Mazur)Tim McGraw is just a little excited about his new album, Two Lanes Of Freedom, which hits the streets on Tuesday. Okay, we’re lying: he’s actually a lot excited. In fact, he’s throwing a party like never seen before to celebrate the release—and you are invited!

McGraw will be in San Diego for his big album drop, where he’ll be performing a special set on the flight deck of the USS Midway Naval Museum in the San Diego Harbor that evening. The show will include a spectacular entry by McGraw on a helicopter, and end with a fantastic fireworks show over the water. In between, of course, there’ll be great live music from McGraw as he celebrates a new chapter in his life.

Here's a shot of where he'll be playing, to give you a taste of the vibe:

The show is a private event just for McGraw’s most die-hard fans, as well as our hardworking military personnel. However, if you count yourself in the devoted fan category—but can’t make it to California--you can still see the show. As we noted,

Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally filled with lighthearted fun--last-minute pregame bets, clever commercials, and a spectacular halftime show. However, the ordinarily upbeat event took a touching, somber turn this year when Grammy-winning singer Jennifer Hudson performed a pregame rendition of "America The Beautiful" accompanied by the Sandy Hook Chorus--which is composed of children who attended the Newtown, Conn. school that fell prey to a devastating shooting rampage in December.

[Related: Why Beyoncé Isn’t Getting Paid For Her Super Bowl Halftime Gig]

Ravens coach John Harbaugh and his daughterFootball stars on both teams looked visibly moved by the tribute, which was executed flawlessly by both the smiling children and Hudson--the latter who filled the stadium with her Aretha Franklin-like powerful vocals. Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh watched solemnly with one arm around his 11-year-old daughter, Alison.

Kanye West’s apparent resolution for 2013? Pep up his live show with even crazier stage garb than he chose in 2012. The rapper has one-upped even his infamous leather kilt and crystal mask from last year’s gigs with a supremely weird getup in Abu Dhabi Thursday night.

Kanye West/YouTube

Yep, that’s a straitjacket he’s wearing. We’re not quite sure what the headgear is all about, but it certainly looks scary.

Tim McGraw (Photo: Rick Diamond)Tim McGraw is 45 years old and looking better than ever these days. Part of it, no doubt, has to do with his hard-won fresh start on a new label—with a new album coming out on Tuesday. Aside from that, however, there’s a simple reason for his healthy good looks: The singer has been sober now for five years.

McGraw tells People that he decided to quit alcohol once he realized he was uncomfortable with the amount he was drinking. “I drank a lot from my point of view and I needed to stop," he said, adding that his decision was ultimately for the sake of his family—wife Faith Hill and their three daughters.

“I felt quitting was something I needed to do. I didn't feel I had any moral high ground with my kids in the long run.”

The superstar took up exercise in place of boozing, noting that the adrenaline he gets from his workouts helps amp him up on stage while on tour.