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Listen Up! Recycled Robert Pattinson Rumors Get Tossed

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Environmentalists should be really pleased with some gossip sites – they do an awful lot of recycling.

And no one gets the deja vu treatment more than Robert Pattinson.

His relationship with Kristen Stewart “may have all been a scam,” one rumor mill proposes.

Why?

“Because Robert is in love with an ex girlfriend who is also a British model named Kelly Blakewell.”

Sigh.

Has a single outlet actually produced evidence — even weak evidence — that Pattinson is secretly dating Blakewell? A single piece of actual information since this nonsense first surfaced?

Nope. The “new” story cites Showbiz Spy, which last week referenced a random, barely readable fan site where the rumor Gossip Cop already busted had originated.

Since then, nothing factual or reality-based has given the story any credibility. Just repetition.

“Is Robert and Kristens (sic) Relationship A Joke?” asks the recycler.

No, but this “reporting” is.

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Another story hitting our inbox today talks about how Pattinson needs someone to “feed” him his lines given his supposedly poor short-term memory. According to the item, he tries to practice “but in the end he still needs a little help.”

The outlet uses Pattinson’s reported difficulty with learning lines to segue into… (surprise!)… faux news about his relationship with Stewart. He and his co-star “have been linked romantically,” but the actor “still won’t completely spill.”

“I think most people like to have a secret with a girl or boyfriend,” Pattinson is quoted as saying. “It keeps things exciting.”

Gossip Cop wonders who “feeds” old lines to this site.

Because Pattinson said those words… MONTHS ago… about his character in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

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Pattinson and Stewart have a lot of projects on the horizon. Hopefully sites will start reporting more about (abundant) professional news instead of reprinting anonymous, discredited junk about secret girlfriends or cannibalizing previous interviews to take quotes out of context.

Throwing garbage into the landfill where it belongs might not be good for the planet, but it’ll warm Gossip Cop‘s heart.

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  • Robsten88

    Thanks GC… you are my heroooooooo!!!!!!!!!! love you

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Angela-Lo-Rosso/1056633223 Angela Lo Rosso

    How ridiculous the stories are getting more and more desperate everyday I feel sorry for these actors, I truly do, those magazines do not have a leg to stand on obviously they cannot find bad behavior or their parts, lol, so they make up any trash they can.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Christine-Jolly/1713902137 Christine Jolly

    Thank God for you guys. Gossip Cop rocks!!
    Everyday I find some drivel written about either Robert or Kristen and it makes me sick to my stomach to see the degenerative slide in Journalism today!… Would that they would act in accordance with honour and integrity. In other words… if you have nothing nice to say… don’t say it… or at least…. IF THERE IS NOTHING TO REPORT… DO NOT MAKE UP LIES!! Ok… I will get off my soapbox now.

  • elledee

    i am SO TIRED of hearing these stupid R-Patz & K-Stew rumors. seriously, it’s to the point that i don’t even want to know. can these tabs not pick a new couple to make up stuff about? it’s getting quite old.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Bob-Lee/1129372599 Bob Lee

    NGAFSSPTSN!

  • Sherry80

    That article is BS but also, the relationship between Rob and Kristen is probably, a PR stunt to promote the Twilight saga.

    This BuzzFoto blind item recently revealed says that Robsten is more a marketing strategy than a couple. If they weren’t sure about it they wouldn’t have marked it as solved because they could be sued:

    “”We’re not even sure why the magazines keep pushing it but this couple who are said to be romantically involved, are (anything) but. Sure, they’re having fun with the press, but it’s mostly because they’re told it would be a good marketing strategy for their career. Everyone around them knows, however, that they are just good friends, not lovers. One on all the media buzz is actually rumored to swing the other way.” SOLVED: ROBERT PATTINSON & KRISTEN STEWART.

    http://blindgossip.com/?p=14273

  • KateWinterman

    Sherry, I’ve seen this as a blind vice again and again over the past year. I don’t know if the coyness is because it is a publicity ploy (which seems beneath the images they project) or because they are caught in this huge drama that they can’t possibly come out of looking good. Their fanbase (as a couple, not as actors) is hormone riddled teen girls who buy repeat tickets to the movies and who have catapulted their franchise into space.

    If you look at what they have said again and again, they, as Rob and Kristen, are characters in people’s fantasies and there is so much emotional investment in their “romance” that the backlash must be frightening. Both are obviously not comfortable in the spotlight. Both keep to their tight groups of friends.They are similar in interests but because they have opposing plumbing doesn’t mean they have to be involved. There is always some behemoth keeping them from declaring their undying love, like Summit, or their managers. There is always a reason for their lack of affectionate display: they’re shy; they’re not sure of their relationship; they ARE sure of their relationship and don’t need to announce it; they are superior to all living creatures and such excellent actors that they are hiding it because they are PRIVATE…

    I have seen this debated to the ground and it always plays out the same.

    Now, shortly, someone will come up and call me a hater and in denial and whathaveyou when they have the same evidence that we all do, the same photos, interviews, reports and they insist on seeing things that are evidence of nothing but friendship. I can understand why the backlash would be scary for them when simply disagreeing with one of these Robsten fans is enough to get you cursed out on a message board.

    This thread is only going to get more interesting now that we have disagreed, LMAO!

  • Sherry80

    Great comment, Kate. I couldn’t agree with you more.

    The fact that the Robsten shippers are always making excuses: they’re too private, Summit and their managements are keeping them apart, etc, leads me to think that those shippers can’t separate real life from fiction.

    In their minds, Rob & Kristen are Edward and Bella:
    -If E&B are in love, R&K must be in love too.
    -If E&B are engaged, R&K must be engaged too.
    - If evil people keep E&B apart, in real life, evil people (Scummit) also keep them apart.
    - if E&B are married, R&K must be secretly married (I’m not joking, many of these hard core shippers believe they married in Italy last year)
    - if Bella is pregnant…do I need to say more?

    I think it’s very sad that they can’t come clean about their relationship (I agree that they are just good friends) because of the scary backlash. When Rob Pattinson said in italian Vanity Fair that they weren’t dating and that they were only good friends, many shippers posted death wishes upon Rob, wishing he was hit by a car or that his plane would crash in the ocean…Go figure.

  • DelaneyG84

    Just to say everything the Nonstens are talking about me is true. I’m being sued, I’m in trouble, I’m going down. I’ve been a liar all the time and you guys believed me. HA HA! Oh well, it’s been a good and fun journey but I might be moving to Antartica in the next few days. Haters won’t get ot me there. I’m sure. I’ll keep posting my lies under my other name (GC Michael doesn’t like when I advertise my stuff here) so I won’t say it.

    Later!

    PS: Hi Michael, muah!

  • KateWinterman

    Is that code? See what I mean? People with clarity don’t make posts like the one above. I don’t know if she needs a hug or a sugar cube laced with Lithium.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Elena-Sarris/1264720349 Elena Sarris

    I’m too old for this stuff and should know better, but reading the comments are more interesting than the stories.

  • RomanticFool

    In every interview Rob says they are friends, the rumors are ridiculous, not one thing in the gossip mags is true, Harper’s and Vanity Fair quotes of Rob in the print interview “Kristen would say there is no way that we’d ever hook up”–followed by deep laugh, “I’m better at faking it then she is” -followed by deep laugh when asked about who is more romantic. If people would just read and listen to him —-the answer is obvious. Kristen pretended to be with Michael. All over the net were the pics on the net of her and Nikki cuddling, holding hands and kissing. Most girl friends don’t do that publicly, let alone when the star of a beloved book adaptation, so the rumors flew. If there is any truth to what has been said about Kristen, perhaps she was afraid to tell Rob in fall of 2008 as he is very honest and prone to being too candid. She was afraid to trust him at first and often fought with him (as per Rachelle LeFevre) perhaps to make him lose interest. He said in a two video interviews that after Twilight ended he was not sure that they ever had chemistry. Rob said that after he got away from seeing her everyday on set…he got out of the spell. He added it was awkward now. He said Kristen wears her heart on her sleeve. Translation: Kristen digs me–I’m not sure if it is more than friendship.In the meantime, she did Runaways and was exposed to all of Joan Jett’s friends and influences. She only started hanging with him publicly once he became a star and her movies were being released. She uses people, like she did Michael.
    Rob was marketed as a single guy for his career sake. He may be dating quietly under cover. He said on Access Hollywood that he was afraid if he had a girl, she would be followed and hacked. The truth will come out after Breaking Dawn. If you watch the fan events in Europe, there are a few dirty looks from Kristen at him….she was jilted or her feelings are not returned. He told Vanity Fair in Italy that they are good friends and she is cool. He told Harper’s that he admires her professionally. The guy is not in love with this troubled girl..just a loyal friend.

  • RomanticFool

    She told E News at the start of New Moon tour that she knows what its like to be dumped and be told you were dead wrong about a guy when asked about the NM break up scene. She only dated Michael since 14 supposedly. That leaves Rob who she referred to as “an intellectual wishy washy guy”. She told Entertainment Weekly August that she was so freaked out doing the break up scene and sobbing and crying in her car. That did not come across in her scene.
    Rob says his rule is to never get involved with a costar and to keep in mind you are being paid.His affections are not for hire. He may have become confused about Kristen when she acted like Bella with all the sexy scenes (deleted from Twilight) and mixed up lust with infatuation for a bit. He does not want to have his life be a show and will wait until all the hub bub dies down.
    Half of the Twi fans want Rob and Kristen to be together as they think it is romantic and love E & B characters so much. The other half are Rob fans and they would like this extra special guy to end up with someone who has the same values, sweetness and good character as he does. Rob is adored by cast, crew, grips, food service, past coworkers, directors, teachers, old girl friends, friends, producers, Ellen,script writers etc. The cast used words like “weird, intimidating, tough, scary and angry” when describing Kristen until they were put on lock down. Rob and Kristen are two very different people. She is troubled and too serious. He is happy, funny and shines. His career will soar if he separates himself from Kristen. She will ruin his image.

  • alynn

    It’s none of our business. I suppose if you’re a fan enough to delve into the Pattinson/Stewart private life news – maybe, it stands to reason that if he or Kristen did find someone special you’d be happy for him or her?

    It can’t be easy. We’re talking about profits in the hundreds of millions based on these decisions. It means intense scrutiny, bad press and disappointed fans no matter what happens or who he or she chooses. Anyone normal would go mad from the pressure, hate mail and mean comments no matter how they felt eventually. It’s kind of sad really. Lonely – strained and unnatural. They are human beings. Really young – 20 and 23 for chrissakes! I imagine how hard it must be to do something normal like hold hands and skip around the Chelsea Flea Market, or sit in a reading room having lattes together. Impossible to imagine going out in public looking sharp and feeling proud or crushing over who is on your arm. Just catching a show. Openly hanging out with friends and being able to enter through front doors. Being able to attend a friend’s birthday and have the evening be about that friend instead of security guards and low drawn shades against the flashbulbs and wild rumors. I can’t even imagine them being able to hook up romantically and have fun or feel free. Yikes. That’s what the 20s are about. Also, if they did actually care about someone – they may be hesitant to expose them to this type of thing. Or worse, have difficulty trusting or feeling appreciated for who they are as individuals instead of the fame and money and onscreen personas – the rewards of proximity that even true friends get and yadda yadda. It’s sad.

    Crikey. All of this because they performed some really great onscreen chemistry and moistened a few panties with character kisses? I understand we want those onscreen moments to be real. We want to have wish fulfillment and something to believe in that mirrors hope for our own lives. Instead of burdening some young artists with the weight of that wish, go find your own. Let’s snap back to reality, give Rob and Kristen our ticket money, wish them the best and support their decisions as a thank you.

    I actually respect them and think they are both really charming for different reasons. I’ve enjoyed their movies and really thank them for those dreamy moments. I’m glad they support each other – that’s really very sweet and special.

    I can’t find anything on Kelly Blakewell or any other interest – I wouldn’t want to until they wanted me to. Secretly though – I’m hoping they each have someone very special in their lives – one another or someone else – or both. I don’t care. The Runaways rocked! Yihaw! I’m doing a Clive Owen movie marathon weekend on DVD (Closer, Bourne Identity, Children of Men) – then I may go see Remember Me next week. I don’t want to cry total buckets. Hee. Shallow. I know.

  • alynn

    I just wanted to add this sticky wicket from my Grandma’s memory. She was a Clark Gable fan. Her heart nearly broke for him when Carole Lombard’s plane went down. He was never the same, but Grandma told me it didn’t diminish the majesty of Gone With the Wind for her. I’ll be keeping my eyes on the screen. This other stuff just ruins it for me. I like keeping artists and the art separate to a degree. The charming hair tugs, sassy looks and funny interview jokes are plenty to have without wild nosy conjecture.

  • Sulis Viking

    . who is your girl friend , Robert ?

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