The daily gossip: Justin Bieber is growing a mustache, and more

5 top pieces of celebrity gossip — from the nerdiest wedding in history to the inevitable Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters sequel

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1. Justin Bieber is growing a mustache

With his relationship with Selena Gomez officially behind him, pop star Justin Bieber is indulging in a a strategy employed by dumped teenage boys the world over: The breakup mustache. MTV News reports that Bieber recently used Instagram for a close-up facial shot introducing "Rick my stash," which seems to consist of 12 or so wispy brown hairs above his upper lip. Alas, Bieber failed to say why he has decided to name his mustache Rick, so in absence of an official explanation, let's all assume it's a tribute to Richard the Lionheart, who boasted a mustache that all men can aspire to.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.