Lady Gaga dresses crazily now because she was bullied at school.

The 'Bad Romance' singer claims she was taunted as a teenager because of the way she looked and says she now wears bizarre clothes so any of her fans who are also being ridiculed can look to her for inspiration.
Robert Pattinson thought his 'Twilight' character was "ridiculous" the first time he read the books.

The actor - who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the movie series which are based on the novels by Stephenie Meyer - admits he found it hard to take Edward seriously when he was researching the role.
Happy Birthday to:

British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield (1981)


Happy Birthday to British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield (1981), Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie (1945), singer/actress Tina Turner (1939), comedian/impressionist Rich Little (1938), and singer/actor Robert Goulet (1933).
Roman Polanski has reached a bail agreement with Swiss authorities.

The veteran film director had his offer of $4.5 million bail accepted, which should allow him to be released from prison and kept under house arrest at a ski chalet he owns in the resort of Gstaad.
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Filed under: Beauty, Beyonce Knowles Rihanna

There's a wave sweeping through Hollywood.In the last few weeks, Rihanna, "Real Housewives of ATL" star NeNe Leakes, Queen Latifah and Beyonce have all been seen sportin' similar Kate Gosselin meets '80s new wave highlighted hairdos.A Flock of ...

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Filed under: Talk Sports, Photo Galleries Josh Duhamel took time out from dispelling breakup rumors shooting his latest film in NY on Tuesday, to play a little game of stripper-free two hand touch. The 37-year-old barely broke a sweat running around throwing and catching the ball like a ...

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The star of the "Nailin' Paylin" porno considers her new hookup Rob Kardashian the "perfect little boy for a cougar" -- but that don't mean the two are gonna get monogamous any time soon.Yesterday at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, porn star Lisa Ann said ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives, Tila Tequila Tila Tequila is willing to forgive the XXX website that posted her allegedly stolen tape -- as long as the price is right. Tequila's lawyer just fired off a cease and desist letter to 4tube.com -- the porn site that's posting footage of Tila getting ...

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Filed under: Michael Jackson Jermaine Jackson came out swinging at an event at the Magic Johnson theater in L.A. yesterday, claiming the 1993 molestation accusations against his brother were false ... and the suicide of the accuser's dad proves it.Jermaine -- who spoke at a ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice Tyler Perry used too much of the goodness of Jesus in his movie, "Madea Goes to Jail," at least according to a new federal lawsuit obtained by TMZ.The suit, filed by the personal representative of deceased gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James, ...

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So what did Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson do now that they won the disco-ball trophy on "Dancing with the Stars"? They flew to New York to guest on "Good Morning America," where ET caught up with the new dance champs. "I couldn't believe it," Donny says of his win. "I heard [my name] and then just the screams. I pulled my wife out there and Marie, and I let her hold the disco-ball trophy." Donny made no secret during his months on the hit ABC series that his goal was to at least match Marie's third-place finish, if not to surpass her, which he did. Now he jokes, "Expect me to walk across the stage, holding the trophy] during your segment." He is, of course, referring to their Las Vegas show at the Flamingo. Striking a more serious note, Donny says his sister gave him words of encouragement before he hit the "DWTS" stage last night. "Marie said just before I went on, 'You can take this,'" he tells ET. Donny's immediate plans are to return to his Las Vegas show; while Kym will be joining the Broadway production of Burn the Floor. But first, the former teen idol will celebrate Thanksgiving with his family: "I will probably eat a little turkey and fall asleep on the couch," he says. "My wife keeps me out of the kitchen. I burn water, so I am not going to do any cooking." Look for "Dancing with the Stars" to return to ABC in early 2010.

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Who's that star out for a walk with the dog? It's today's Insider Challenge! If you're still scratching your head, here's a hint: This big-time TV star once taught drama at John Burroughs High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Leave your guess in the below, then come back tomorrow for the answer! In our last challenge we asked: Who's that celebrity photog? The answer: John Mayer [Read full story on The Insider]
Just one day after her "Dancing with the Stars" season-finale win with celeb partner Donny Osmond, Kym Johnson tells "The Insider" what she's working on next. Does it involve fellow pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy? Read on to find out… Kym told "The Insider" Wednesday morning that she will be joining the Broadway production of Burn the Floor. The Associated Press reports that Kym's big Broadway debut will kick off on Friday -- and that she'll be partnered up with Maksim for the show, who opened the production back in August. Kym and Maks will dance on Broadway through January 10 at New York City's Longacre Theatre, according to the AP.

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Newly minted "Dancing with the Stars" champ Donny Osmond is going to be heard over the airwaves playing some of his all-time favorite classic tunes! ET has learned that Donny will be heard every Saturday and Sunday starting December on the Music of Your Life syndicated radio network in the U.S. and 98 countries around the globe. His new show, "8-Track Playback," will feature classic hits. "8-Track Playback" will be a regular feature on Global Radio’s new 24-7 network, scheduled to launch early next year. Of course, Donny can be seen with sister Marie in their Las Vegas stage show at the Flamingo. For more information, go to www.musicofyourlife.com.

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AP - Donny Osmond may have been the celebrity winner on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," but his professional dancing partner already has her next gig lined up — Broadway.
Mediaweek.com - In support of upcoming holiday movie Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe, ABC Family will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Santa's elves together in one place. The event will take place at ABC Family's World Record Elf Party at New York's The Pond at Bryant Park on Monday, Dec. 7 from 12-2 p.m. ET, where Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe stars Jenny McCarthy and Dean McDermott will be on hand to help gather over 250 elves to set the new world record. Guinness World Records will hand out elf costumes to adults and children onsite at the event. ...
AFP - A Swiss court on Wednesday granted Roman Polanski a 4.5 million dollar bail to await a final decision on whether he should be extradited to the United States over a child sex case.
AFP - Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas served up seasonal cheer to homeless people in Los Angeles on Wednesday, dishing up Thanksgiving turkey dinners to the needy for the fifth year in a row.
AP - The widow of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy told Oprah Winfrey in an interview broadcast Wednesday that even as her husband knew he was dying of brain cancer he had been "in training" to make sure he had enough strength to attend President Barack Obama's inauguration.
AFP - Paul McCartney said Wednesday his music was a way of making contact with other former members of the Beatles and his late wife Linda, as he launched his new album and DVD in London.
Reuters - The queen of daytime will interview the president of the United States during an ABC holiday special that brings together Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama.
AP - Roman Polanski has been granted $4.5 million bail, clearing the way for the fugitive director to move within days from a Swiss jail to house arrest and electronic monitoring at his Alpine resort chalet.
Filed under: Politix, Exclusives, Maria Shriver Muffingate Maria Shriver crossed the line yesterday when she went shoe and muffin shopping in Santa Monica yesterday without feeding her meter ... but several law enforcement sources say they also have problems with the way the situation was handled.One law ...

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Filed under: TV, Adam Lambert

As far as "The Early Show" goes, a kiss is just a kiss ... except when it's a male-on-male kiss.During an interview on "The Early Show" this morning, Adam Lambert's AMAs same-sex face suck was blurred out -- but moments later they ran a completely ...

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Filed under: Politix, Exclusives, Maria Shriver Muffingate Maria Shriver ... did she get a special break yesterday when she went muffin/shoe shopping in Santa Monica, CA and left her SUV next to an expired parking meter? We decided to see for ourselves, and frankly ... we didn't do so well.TMZ's intrepid ...

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Filed under: TMZ Live

Harvey and Mike will be taking your questions today on everything -- including Maria Shriver igniting Muffingate '09 by beating a parking ticket.Also: Rob Kardashian's new XXX GF, Adam Lambert's censorship, Harvey's real feelings towards Michael ...

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Filed under: TV, Adam Lambert

CBS apparently thinks a fresh gay kiss is way too risky to put on TV ... a widely-exposed 'lesbian' kiss -- no problem.Bottom line -- CBS chickened out in trying to explain why "The Early Show" blurred Adam Lambert's AMA mano-y-mano kiss, but minutes ...

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Filed under: Michael Jackson Jermaine Jackson came out swinging at an event at the Magic Johnson theater in L.A. yesterday, claiming the 1993 molestation accusations against his brother were false ... and the suicide of the accuser's dad proves it.Jermaine -- who spoke at a ...

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According to a report, "Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba will undergo surgery Wednesday. People magazine reports that the morning after the big "DWTS" finale in which Donny Osmond was crowned champion, Carrie Ann will have surgery in Los Angeles to treat spinal stenosis. "I have arthritis. The space around my spinal cord has become compressed," Carrie Ann told People. "I have been locked. My neck was so stiff. We're hoping this procedure will relieve that." Carrie Ann told People that she expects to be "fine" following the procedure, which could be repeated if it goes well.

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Only one night after the season nine "Dancing with the Stars" finale, Levi Johnston opens up about whether he would join the show. After watching the finale, he tells "The Insider" with his phone in his hand: "I think if my phone were to ring right now, I would probably say yes." He said, "Dancing isn't really my thing but I think I could do it," and also noted, "I mean, I'm pretty athletic so I think I could do just about anything." On what would be the biggest obstacle he'd have to overcome, he said, "Just being able to loosen up enough to dance I think would be my toughest part." He's not completely without experience, however, pointing out that he can "slow dance like no other man." Levi also had words of support for "Dancing" champ Donny Osmond: "I guess I just want to wish him, or say, congratulations. They danced, they did their thing, and they were the best out there, so congratulations!"

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A Swiss court ruled on Wednesday that Roman Polanski can be freed on bail. The court set bail at $4.5 million, according to the Associated Press, and stipulated that he must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet and stay at his Swiss chalet under house arrest. The AP reports that the court said in its decision, "The 76-year-old appellant is married and the father of two minors. It can be assumed that as a responsible father he will, especially in view of his advanced age, attach greater importance to the financial security of his family than a younger person." Polanski has not been released however, pending a possible appeal by the Swiss government, which has 10 days to decide whether it will fight the bail decision. Polanski was arrested on September 26 in Zurich and the U.S. government is attempting to extradite the Oscar-winning director. Polanski pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse after having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977. He later fled the U.S. and has lived abroad as a fugitive sought by U.S. authorities since.

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Reuters - A Swiss court has granted the release of film director Roman Polanski on bail of 4.5 million Swiss francs ($4.49 million), the Swiss SDA news agency reported Wednesday.
AFP - Pop star Robbie Williams on Wednesday ruled out any quick return to touring, fearing his "inbuilt" drug addiction could strike at any time.