SELENA GOMEZ: WHY CAN'T SHE STAY AWAY FROM JUSTIN BIEBER?

a nice change of pace for Selena Gomez, she spent Wednesday night in the company of someone who isn't a petulant, trouble-courting man-boy. The starlet, 21, posed with 34-year-old "girl crush" Zooey Deschanel (again) and another pal for an Instagram photo at Soho House in Los Angeles. The caption: "Ladies being

Ladies. Ladies night."

But the girl-centric evening out probably doesn't mean her boy troubles with repeat ex-boyfriend Bieber are over.

This week's People magazine delves into why Selena keeps reuniting with Justin, whom she first began dating in late 2010.

"It's a pattern," explains a Gomez source. "He does something to get her attention and lure her back."

In the most recent case, he posted an Instagram shot of her posing in a gold gown at the post-Oscars Vanity Fair party, gushing, "Most elegant princess in the world."

At the time, Gomez was coming off a two-week stint in rehab, ostensibly prompted in part by the bad influence that is Bieber. She "felt empowered," recalls the insider. 

"She did well for a few months, then she hung out with him again."

And while they're not "back together" as a "full-fledged couple," despite their recent Texas rendezvous, her camp remains concerned.

"No one's happy about it," sighs the confidant. "But [her family] feels like they've done all they can and it's up to her. She has to figure it out on her own."

So, why does Gomez continue to be drawn into Bieber's dysfunctional orbit?

KIM KARDASHIAN AND KANYE WEST FULFILL DREAM, FINALLY SCORE VOGUE COVER

Kanye's seemingly relentless campaign to land Kim Kardashian on the cover of Vogue has hit paydirt at last. The betrothed couple is featured on the fashion bible's April issue in a wedding-themed pose, with the bride-to-be decked out in an off-white strapless gown, her doorknob-sized engagement ring prominently displayed, while her suit-sporting groom snuggles her from behind.

Oh, and we are now apparently supposed to refer to Kimye as the #worldsmosttalkedaboutcouple.

"This is such a dream come true!!!" tweeted an excited Kardashian, 33. "Thank you @VogueMagazine for this cover! O M GGGGGG!!! I can’t even breath! 

The cover, shot by Annie Leibovitz, marks the end of Kanye's purported years-long push to convince Vogue overlord Anna Wintour that Kim, whom he has given a not-so-subtle (or successful) high-fashion makeover, is an appropriate cover subject for the magazine.

"There's no way Kim Kardashian shouldn't be on the cover of Vogue," the part-time designer declared last year to Ryan Seacrest. "She's like the most intriguing woman right now. She's got Barbara Walters calling her like everyday. Of course, we're the most interesting, and collectively we're the most influential, especially in clothing.”

West made in-roads toward his goal by nabbing Kim an invitation to the Wintour-chaired Met Ball gala in May 2013, although her floral maternity couture, designed by Kanye's good friend Riccardo Tisci, was roundly mocked.

Wintour, however, denies West exerted any editorial influence. 

What does family mean too you?

There is no such thing as a broken family. Family is family, and is not determined by marriage certificates, divorce papers, and adoption documents. Families are made in the heart.

With that said, blood is not always thicker than water, what exactly does that mean anyway?

I know that I have been very supportive of my family, my whole life, and what do I get in return without expecting anything, that's the question?  Family is meant to be there when you need help or advise, not people you hide from and avoid, because you're always the one giving and never receiving support whether mental or physical.

I released two singles on Itunes, and yes they were remakes, however, I didn't get any support from family, and it makes me sad. They couldn't even pay 99cent to support my endeavors.  Even if the singles were crap.  However, I still support each person that I call family without expecting anything in return.   You ask how do you know who supported your music efforts?  Itunes sends out a report where the singles were purchased by city, state or country.  Most of the purchases were made in Europe and Africa.  I even had some support from the Middle East.

My children know for as long as I live, I will always be their parent first, and their friend second. I will stalk them, lecture them, drive them insane, be their worst nightmare, and hunt them down like a bloodhound when I have to, because I love them. When you understand that, I will know you have become a responsible adult. You will never find anyone else in your life who loves, prays, cares, and worries about you more than I do. 

When you're a veteran you adopt many new family members over the years.  Does that make them any less family because their not your blood?  NO, because I would have died for any of them!

The killing of children HAS TO STOP: Houston father shoots and kills boy in teen daughter's room

I have no problem with people owning guns, if their gonna be responsible and use them as a last resort. Because I'm sick and tired of seeing our children shot down in cold blood by people saying it was self defense where there's only one firearm present. If you've had teenagers you know how they sneak and hide whatever they don't want us to see as parents. If you find a boy in your house pre-dawn, in your daughters room, shouldn't you be pulling her aside for an explanation? My son use to lock his bedroom door and sneak out the window. We didn't know this was going on until someone called my mom for a ride at 5am one morning. She goes outside and her Van was gone. I thought it was towed because metro had put a temporary bus stop sign in front of the house and asked that we not park there. However my mom would park there anyway. Then all of sudden the Van pulls up and my son gets out. He had been driving her Van without a License. So I removed the door from the hinges and took out the Stereo. His ways changed quickly. So sometimes teenagers are gonna do stupid things. But the boy did not deserve to lose his life.

A Houston father shot and killed a teenage boy he found in the room of his 16-year-old daughter in the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said. The father heard noises coming from the room and went to investigate. Upon finding the 17-year-old boy with his daughter, the father got into a fight with the boy, and "the homeowner, who was armed, shot the male once," the office said. Police have not released the name of the 55-year-old father or the dead teenager, who the daughter first said she did not know and then said she did. The incident was under investigation and no charges have been filed, according to the sheriff's office

Happy One Year Anniversary Pope Francis

March 13, 2014 marks one year since Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio became Pope Francis and was elevated to become the head and spiritual leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. Since replacing Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Pope Francis has won praise for his more relaxed approach to the papacy, as well as his focus on compassion, tenderness and mercy.

'Fast & Furious 7' to film in Abu Dhabi in April

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Vin Diesel and other members of the "Fast & Furious 7" cast are heading to the Mideast city of Abu Dhabi after months of uncertainty about the fate of the film.

Abu Dhabi's government-backed twofour54 media hub said in a statement Wednesday that shooting in the United Arab Emirates capital is scheduled to take place in April. Filming of "Fast & Furious 7" was put on hold in December following the death of star Paul Walker in a car crash. A crew filmed some helicopter shots, stunt footage and other scenes in Abu Dhabi in November. Cast members including Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges are expected to arrive when filming resumes next month.

George Zimmerman's parents sue Roseanne Barr

The parents of Trayvon Martin's shooter, George Zimmerman, are suing Roseanne Barr for tweeting their home address in what they say was an attempt to send vigilantes after them. Robert Zimmerman and Gladys Zimmerman's lawsuit says the actress and comedian also said she herself might go to their home herself. They said she posted their private information in violation of Twitter's privacy policies. Also from TheWrap: Spike Lee Apologizes for Tweeting Wrong Address for Trayvon Martin Shooter "Roseanne Barr knew at the time of her tweets and her threat to personally come to the Zimmerman's home that it was an open and obvious call for vigilante justice& intended by Roseanne Barr to cause a lynch mob to descend on Robert Zimmerman and Gladys Zimmerman's home," according to the lawsuit, filed in Seminole County, Fla. A spokesman for Barr did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap. The Zimmermans say Barr tweeted their address on March 29, 2012, later adding, "At first I thought it was good to let ppl know that no one can hide anymore." She added, "If Zimmerman isn't arrested I'll rt his address again -- maybe go to his house myself." But she also wrote, "vigilante-ism is what killed Trayvon. I don't support that," according to The Smoking Gun website. She also admitted to "not fully understanding that it was private not public." Zimmerman's parents said their son had not lived at the home for more than six years. The couple said they had no problems related to his case in the month before Barr tweeted their address, but that news media began arriving at their home almost as soon as she did. They said they were forced to flee and have not returned to their home in the nearly two years since. They do not claim that any lynch mob ever materialized — only that they had to leave to avoid potential vigilantes. But the timeline in their lawsuit conflicts with one Robert Zimmerman gave the Orlando Sentinel in an interview, the paper reported. He said on March 15, 2012 -- two weeks before Barr tweeted the address -- that he and his wife had already moved out of their home because of death threats, the Sentinel said. Barr is the second celebrity to be accused of overzealous tweeting involving the Zimmerman case. Another Florida couple has sued Spike Lee for retweeting their address and mistakenly identifying it as Zimmerman's. He later apologized. George Zimmerman, who said he shot Martin in self-defense, was acquitted in July 2013.

Tyler Perry's 'Haves and the Have Nots' finale is OWN's most-watched program ever

"The Haves and the Have Nots" season finale on Tuesday was OWN's most-watched program ever. A total of 3.6 million viewers watched the drama, a network record. The episode ranked as the No. 1 program in OWN history among total viewers. It was No.2 in the network's target demographic, Women 25-54. "Oprah's Next Chapter" with Whitney Houston's family, retains its No. 1 position in the key demo. Also read: Lindsay Lohan's OWN Reality Show Debuts to 693,000 Viewers In the Tuesday at 9 p.m. timeslot, the season finale was ranked No. 1 among cable networks and No. 4 for all of television. The season finale saw an increase of 38 percent in total viewers, and 24 percent in the target demo over the previous season's finale. The series came close to breaking the record earlier this season. The fifth episode of Season 2 set a series record with 3.4 million viewers, but was only the second most-watched program in OWN history. "Have Nots" is created, written, directed and executive produced by Perry. Set in Savannah, the show follows the complicated dynamic between the rich and powerful Cryer family, and the staff in their opulent mansion.

Lil Wayne ready to retire after 11th solo album

Rapper Lil Wayne has confirmed his upcoming 11th solo album with be his last. The rap star has previously hinted he is ready to retire, but now he has announced his next record, "Tha Carter V," will be his final solo endeavour. He tells MTV.com, "I personally plan on this being my final solo album, yes and it's definitely the final 'Carter' album. It's the final 'Carter' album. It's stopping at five." The fifth installment of his album series is due out in May, and Wayne insists he will only hit the recording studio alone again in the future if he is offered a big payday. He adds, "Twenty five to 35 million [dollars] would get me to do another solo album after this." Last year, the 31-year-old told Katie Couric, "I know I'll be able to retire at 35, because I am so ready to retire now." The superstar will continue to make guest appearances on other artists' tracks and will focus on running his own label, Cash Money Records.

Hal Douglas, legendary movie trailer voiceover artist, dies at 89

Voiceover artist Hal Douglas has died. His booming voice and phrase "audiences everywhere" were known to generations of moviegoers and TV watchers. He was 89.

Douglas' daughter Sarah told The New York Times that the Connecticut native with the famous baritone died of pancreatic cancer last week. Douglas' craggy, ominous narration, which brought promises of brand new worlds and mayhem in our own, introduced films both epic and Oscar-worthy, with a list of credits that range from "Philadelphia" to "Con-Air" and everything in between. He even spoofed himself, with a starring role in the trailer for the Jerry Seinfeld documentary, "Comedian," in 2002. His famous catchphrase — or one variation of it, anyway — was also the inspiration for the title of Lake Bell's 2013 comedy about the voiceover industry, "In a World," in which she played the daughter of a legend in the niche industry trying to make it on her own. Ken Marino played a young voiceover actor whose deep voice certainly owes a debt to Douglas. Douglas was one of three major trailer voiceover artists, along with the late Don LaFontaine and Don Morrow. Douglas was featured in a short documentary about his life and craft, "A Great Voice," last year.