As you may know, we sort of adore Courtney Love, so we're happy to hear that she will not be evicted from her Manhattan townhouse. Late last year the owner of Love's West Village townhouse, Donna Lyon, claimed the rocker fell behind on rent, damaged property, and altered the appearance of the home. Now TMZ has learned that a judge just tossed the case out, "because it turns out Courtney did exactly what a good tenant is supposed to do—pay her rent."
Courtney Love Will Remain A West Village Resident, Says Judge
In Defense Of Courtney Love, Who Is About To Be Evicted From Her West Village Townhouse
It's time to stop hating Courtney Love, everyone.
Courtney Love Would Kill Kurt Cobain If He Came Back Today
Even if it's coming from a place of undying amore, Courtney Love should probably refrain from making death threats to her dead husband, considering some conspiracy theorists think she actually pulled the trigger back in 1994. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, she declared, "If he came back right now I’d have to kill him, for what he did to us. I’d fucking kill him. I’d fuck him, and then I’d kill him." Other things we learn from the interview, which took place inside her West Village rental:
Courtney Love Is Penning Her Memoir
It's happening: Courtney Love is writing her memoir. According to the AP (who awkwardly refers to her marriage to Kurt Cobain as "brief"—over two years!), the book will be out next Fall via HarperCollins.
Video: Courtney Love Is Reading A Robert Moses Book
Look at Courtney Love: wearing a sophisticated black ensemble, carrying around reading glasses, and shooting off the many, many titles of the books she's reading now... including The Power Broker: Robert Moses And The Fall Of New York. Hey Courtney, call us! We'd love to discuss Moses with you. Anyway, Love rattles off the name of a number of other books she's reading in the below video, and she's got a helpful hint for fellow bibliophiles: put the embarrassing titles you're reading on your Kindle so no one sees them.
Grunge Grrrl Frances Bean Cobain Grew Up
Frances Bean Cobain has been under the radar since distancing herself from mom Courtney Love years ago, but a new photoshoot she did with Hedi Slimane is throwing her back into the spotlight. The only daughter of Love and Kurt Cobain is turning 19 later this month—just eight years younger than her father when he killed himself.
Courtney Love's Etsy Profile Reveals Love Of Dolls, Knives
Someone has stumbled upon Courtney Love's Etsy profile, which presumably she uses to procure things with (as opposed to sell things with). It's nice to see she's consistent with her internet dealings, incorporating both her charming trademark typo-ridden text and a totally out-of-nowhere financial issues rant in her profile:
Courtney Love's West Village Pad Caught Fire This Morning
Early this morning Courtney Love's West Village home was en fuego! According to CityRoom a fire broke out in Love's bedroom at 1:52 a.m. What could have started it? A lit cigarette? Incense? A scorching hot spoon? According to the FDNY it was an innocent lil' candle, which set fire to nearby curtains and possibly some bed linens, which were found burnt. They report that Love discovered the fire herself, though "a male occupant" was also at her home.
Courtney Love May Or May Not "Get" The Hamptons One Day
Courtney Love, now a scribe at the new Jane Pratt venture, hates the Hamptons just as much as she hates the band Muse! She writes:
Courtney Love: eBay Entrepreneur!
How much would you pay for some clothes worn by Courtney Love herself? Some of her signature silk slips and babydoll dresses are now up on the auction block at eBay! It seems Courtney herself (or rather, her minions) have launched an account called Courtney Love Couture, with items ranging from shoes to dresses, and prices from $200 to $3,000. Some even contain authentic cigarette burns and mysterious white stains!
Hole "Reunites" At MoMA, But Probably Won't Really Reunite Anytime Soon!
Before last night it had been 13 years since the members of Hole—as you likely remember them—had been in the same room. In fact, the last time they were all together was when drummer Patty Schemel left the studio during the recording sessions for Celebrity Skin, never to return. Last night Schemel was reunited with Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, and Melissa auf der Maur at MoMA's screening of Hit So Hard, the P. David Ebersole directed documentary chronicling the life, and near death, of the drummer.
Courtney Love Wanted To Snort Kurt Cobain's Ashes
Since Charlie Sheen jumped onto the Twitter bandwagon, he's been filling a crucial Courtney Love-shaped hole in our digital hearts. She's been dealing with a Twitter defamation lawsuit, which she settled last week for $430,000, and has been taking some time off from oversharing semi-nude pictures of herself. But a Love without controversy is truly no Love at all.
Courtney Love's NYC Dream(home) is Dead
Courtney Love has had her eye on Milla Jovovich's townhouse at 100 Greenwich Avenue for quite some time, but recently the IMAX overlord swooped in and stole her dream. Upon hearing the news Miss Love took to the Twitter and transmitted this message to the masses: "im fucking devestated by the milla incident, @curved [sic] i can now BUY show me same price point w village please?" Will Curbed hear her cries or turn their back on the rocker? We still think she should buy Cynthia Von Buhler's castle on Staten Island... but we're guessing if she's not even willing to go to Brooklyn, then even a castle couldn't get her on that ferry.
Courtney Love And Russell Simmons Make TV Magic
Dear Universe and Television Industry:
Please put Courtney Love and Russell Simmons on a reality television show together, to run 24/7, in perpetuity. Because...
Courtney Love Sued By Manhattan Jeweler
Manhattan jeweler Jacob & Co. (whose founder Jacob Arabov was recently released from federal prison) is taking Courtney Love to court after claiming she lost some pricey jewelry they loaned her. If the pieces aren't returned, they want their cash value of $113,700. According to the Daily News, a suit filed yesterday in Manhattan Supreme Court says claims the rock star borrowed the jewels in September, including two white-gold and diamond chains, a white-gold floral mesh cuff bracelet, and white-gold and diamond hoop earrings. While the bracelet was returned, the rest of the items are still missing.
Russell Simmons Calls Courtney A "Crackhead"
Courtney Love—who may or may not have negotiated a real estate deal to buy Milla Jovovich's West Village townhouse via Twitter—is still taking heat for her X-rated Twittering. Earlier this month Love posted a photo of herself practically nude, and when asked about it this week, her pal Russell Simmons told the NY Post:
Courtney Love Is Oversharing On Twitter, Again
Courtney Love often rapid fire Tweets cameraphone pictures of herself—usually so fast and furiously that it's unlikely all of her followers click through to view each image. On September 29th, however, Ms. Love only transmitted one photo, giving the masses something to RT about.
Courtney Love Wants to Be Published in The New Yorker
Remember that scene in the documentary Kurt & Courtney where one of her childhood friends reads a list of goals that a teenage Courtney Love supposedly wrote? They included meeting Michael Stipe and getting famous, and they all came true! She has occult power, and now she's using it to get published in the holy of holies for any writer, The New Yorker.
Courtney Love Discusses NYC Real Estate Woes
Courtney Love lives in New York, but is having that same problem everyone has when moving around in the city... finding the perfect place. (Rock stars, they're just like us.) She has yet to find that magical place to settle into, and in a little off-the-cuff interview with NYMag she discusses her real estate woes, first declaring: "I've been here for a year looking for a house. I live here. I am a member of your society." But it seems certain parts of that society don't want her living next door; when hoping to move into a home next to Anna Wintour, she was turned down, even though her "references are impeccable!" (Don't take it personally C.Lo, Anna doesn't really want anyone near her).
Hole In NYC; Billy Corgan Takes Down Courtney On Twitter
As Courtney Love (or, um, Courtney Michelle) reunites with her band Hole for a few shows in NYC this week, a voice from the musician's past is visiting her via Twitter. The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is taking to Love's favorite platform for public shaming, and telling it like it is... or at least, how he thinks it is.
Courtney Slams Palmer For Daughter's "Vocal Debut"
When Amanda Palmer first started getting the PR wheels in motion for her new project, titled Evelyn/Evelyn, there were a few bumps in the road. First, not very happy with the conjoined twins fictional backstory, some disabilities groups got riled up. But really their outcries were nothing compared to the wrath of Courtney Love, who let's not forget, is armed with Twitter.
Is Courtney Love... Happy?
Courtney Love has been threatening to leave Twitter all weekend—let's hope it's because she's actually, like, happy, thus shedding the need for an online public outlet in which to vent. The Daily News reports that one of her recent Twitter victims, ex-boyfriend Edward Norton (who she called out for owing her money), has gotten back in her good graces (because, whoops, he didn't actually owe her anything) and may be acting as a mediator on some level between Love and Frances Bean.
Courtney Love Inspires In Union Square
Last night Courtney Love (who may be West Village-bound soon) played at the SGI Culture Center in Union Square, an organization that celebrates the teachings and philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. The event wasn't publicized, but a Yelp page says that it was free and included both a talk and a performance. One Twitterer reported back saying she "gave a very inspiring & spiritual talk; undoubtedly she has had an amazing journey." And later that night, that journey continued with an eBay shopping spree, which Love live-Twittered for the masses. She broadcasted her wants/needs/must-haves! Like an "agent provacatuer suitcase... petticoats and metalliclace." Maybe something was lost in translation from East to West, or maybe this little grasshopper is still learning.
Courtney Love Wants Bean Back
Courtney Love wants her baby back, and (in between posting topless photos of herself) is Twittering up a storm about it. Specifically, she Tweets of lawsuits she'd like to file against Kurt Cobain's mother and sister, who currently have custody of her daughter Frances Bean. She warned, "this shit with the bean needs to be exposed for what it is right fucking NOW enough."
Video: Courtney Love at the Standard
Courtney Love rang in the New Year performing at the Standard Hotel's Boom Boom Room. We were told "no press allowed," but luckily Love loves to Twitter everything. Yesterday she linked to this video of her last-minute rehearsal in her hotel room overlooking the High Line. Here's another rehearsal (which may give a glimpse at the heavily guarded Boom Boom Room) and another.
Courtney Love, Andre Balazs & You on NYE
The Standard Hotel's Boom Boom Room wants you to be their guest on New Year's Eve... yes, you, with the $750 to spare. Eater reports that Andre Balazs will open his High Line hot spot to the masses on December 31st, with entry fees ranging from $250 (standing room) to $750 (a seat!). But entertainment is guaranteed for all, as a performance by Courtney Love is on the schedule. If you go, be nice — she's going through some shit (People has now dissected the rocky relationship between her and her daughter). Aw, remember when she was just falling in love with Paul Rudd on NYE in 200 Cigarettes? Glory days.
Love Lost Between Frances Bean and Courtney
Earlier this week it was reported that Courtney Love had lost custody of her and Kurt Cobain's 17-year-old daughter Frances Bean. Reportedly Frances Bean said she preferred to live with her grandmother, and custody was handed over to her, Wendy O'Connor, as well as Kurt's sister.
After 17 Years, Courtney Love Loses Frances Bean
Now that Frances Bean, daughter of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, will be turning 18 next year... the system has decided her mother is in no shape to care for a child. It somewhat shockingly took 17 years for this to happen. TMZ reports that "guardianships of this nature are frequently established when the parent is not capable of taking care of their children. The guardianship is for both Frances Bean personally and her financial well-being." Again, this took 17 years? Frances is now under the guardianship of Kurt's mom and sister (Wendy O'Connor and Kimberly Dawn Cobain, respectively), who will not have power over the trust established after Kurt's death. Both Courtney and Frances Bean have been living in the city; Courtney recording a new Hole album... and making out with DJ Qualls.
Cobain Channels Dad, Schools Lil' Lohan
Recent Manhattanite Frances Bean broke the 140-character rule on Twitter (like mother, like daughter) and penned an open letter to Lindsay's lil' sis on Long Island, Ali Lohan. Add your own [sic]s:
Hugo Chavez Doesn't Smell Devil, Just Courtney Love
A few years back, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez famously proclaimed from the U.N. General Assembly podium that President Bush was the "devil" and the podium area still smelled like sulfur because W. had been speaking up there. But this time around, Chavez said, "It doesn’t smell of sulfur, anymore. It’s gone. No, it smells of something else. It smells of hope."

