Justin Bieber Accused Of Animal Cruelty After Giving Away Pet Hamster: Morning Mix

Carl Williott | December 21, 2012 5:00 am

Did You Hear?

:: Justin Bieber has been accused of animal cruelty after giving his pet hamster to a rabid fan outside of a concert. The California Hamster Association, which is a thing that exists, says the sudden change in environment spelled certain “doom” for the critter. [TMZ]

:: Lady Gaga has embarked upon a wave of do-goodery this holiday season. The singer sent concert tickets and gifts to a 17-year-old fan with Down syndrome who was shot in a Maryland high school in August. Mother Monster also announced the Born Brave Bus, which will tailgate outside of her US shows to provide fans age 13-25 with a place to learn about local services for anti-bullying, suicide prevention and mental health. [WENN & AOL Music]

:: Gunplay has revealed himself to be a 9/11 truther. And a Newtown truther. In a tweet that has since been deleted, the Maybach Music Group rapper said: “Government killed dem kids to take our guns away. Another 9/11.” Lovely. [Miss Info]

:: The X Factor‘s Simon Cowell confirmed he’s dating Carmen Electra. But he wouldn’t use the word “girlfriend” because, as we all know, he’s a tough critic. [RyanSeacrest.com]

After the jump, find out which music acts you can watch on the tube today.

:: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — Darlene Love :: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Chris Mann :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — 2 Chainz (repeat) :: Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson — Jamie Foxx :: Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Rod Stewart :: Ellen DeGeneres Show (syndicated) — Justin Bieber