The Afternoon Shortlist for March 5

Taylor Swift says she dreams of dying on television's "CSI." Hopefully she'll follow in the illustrious footsteps of cameo-enthusiasts Katharine McPhee and the Wentz-Simpsons. (Celebuzz)

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly peeved that – despite her Madonna homage photo inside this month's Glamour magazine – Katie Holmes nabbed the cover. Maybe Glamour editors should reconsider Lindsay now that she's a spray tan entrepreneur. (MSNBC)

Grad school pin-up James Franco has landed a book deal. MFA students everywhere weep because they are not James Franco. (Celebitchy)

U2 guitarist The Edge took the opportunity to rib Sting for having an "uncool" name during last night's Letterman Top 10 List. Ooh, late 80s pop icon burn! (E! Online)

As Chris Brown prepares to face felony charges, Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, is speaking out. "Justice can never be served in this situation," says Fenty. "He can't feel the pain she felt." (US)