Britney Spears was the radiant ringleader of her birthday Circus, and it was only fitting that the pop-princess had a stunning cake to celebrate the festivities. The edible masterpiece fit perfectly with the party’s circus theme, and the sweet treat made the night complete for the beautiful birthday girl. Watch the video to see Barry Weiss of Jive Records present a smiling Britney with her sparkle-lit cake, and don’t miss any of Britney’s special celebration. Check back on our website for all of our exclusive coverage!

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Brad Pitt lets Ellen DeGeneres in on the secret to getting George Clooney on her show. "We need George Clooney...We tried everything," Ellen told Brad of her attempts to get George on the program. "We’ve sent 'Victoria's Secret' models over. We’ve sent Miss America over. We’ve sent Kate Hudson over. …We decorated his bungalow for Halloween. I don’t know what more we can do." Brad appeared on Ellen's show via satellite and gave the host a different approach to catching his actor friend. "This is your problem...Get a bunch of Chippendales ... He’s yours. Three, four – no less than three … make one a blonde." "We’re going to do it and we’re going to say it’s from you," Ellen declares.

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Anne Hathaway seemed a bit starstruck as she appeared on the "Daily Show" with Jon Stewart last night. "By the way I just want everyone to know that all I heard right there was buzz, buzz, buzz -- I'm sitting across from Jon Stewart " Anne says as she arrives on the show. "It's so cool to be here. It's amazing." The giddy actress said everyone she told about her appearance on the show said they had a crush on the talk show host. "Let me tell you what's underneath this suit," Jon said sheepishly. "I'm an older gentleman…what they see is a facade." "Jon, keep the illusion," Anne begs. "I'm decrepit," Jon jokes. Anne appeared on the "Daily Show" to promote her Oscar-buzz film 'Rachel Getting Married', in theatres now.

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AP - Kevin Federline says money was no object in his custody battle with Britney Spears
AFP - Politics and pop stardom mingled in Argentina this week when former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt and singer Madonna met in Buenos Aires.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Beyonce is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lawyers for Roman Polanski a fugitive for 30 years in a notorious sex case involving a 13-year-old girl, filed a request Tuesday to dismiss the charge against him


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Madonna met with a president and a former guerrilla-held hostage Tuesday at Argentina's presidential palace, where she filmed "Evita" 12 years ago.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Director James Cameron said Tuesday that his upcoming big-budget 3-D movie "Avatar" couldn't possibly live up to the hype on the Internet ahead of its release late next year.


NEW ORLEANS (AP) - It was a bittersweet moment for Brad Pitt walking through the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood where families were preparing to spend their first holidays since Hurricane Katrina.


NEW YORK (AP) - "Scrubs" will have a new medical plan when it returns next month. After seven seasons on NBC, the hospital comedy will air on ABC starting Jan. 6, with Courteney Cox Arquette


SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley.


Mariska Hargitay has hinted she may be leaving top cop show Law & Order: SVU after a decade to spend more time as a mom.


Happy birthday Ozzy! Rock's Prince of Darkness turns 60 today, and to celebrate, WENN went hunting for the oddest facts about the heavy metal legend.


Soul star Natalie Cole still isn't sure how she contracted liver disease hepatitis C - from her days as a heroin user or from a dirty tattoo needle.


A young man's moment of triumph is spoiled when he gets kidnapped before he can impress his father in this black comedy. Eli Michaelson (Alan Rickman), a well-respected scientist, has learned that he's won the Nobel Prize... Continue Summary
The story of the blues in 1950s Chicago is told in Sony BMG Film's Cadillac Records, a musical drama written and directed by TV veteran Darnell Martin. The film stars Adrien Brody as


Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil has canceled his European tour just a day before the shows were due to kick off.


Former Disney teen star Hilary Duff is now 21 and all grown up. And while her peers such as Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears have gotten very risque with their images, Hilary has maintained a cleaner, more wholesome look.


It has been a few episodes since Eli (Jonny Lee Miller) and Jordan (Victor Garber) started their own firm, and things have been going anything but smoothly since.


Beyonce Knowles are her sister Solange will both perform in New York on Wednesday at the city's annual tree-lighting ceremony.


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Madonna has postponed the first of four shows in Argentina. Representatives of River Plate Stadium say they have postponed the pop star's opening concert


"I've eaten crickets in Cambodia, sea urchins in France, goat in Ethiopia and Rocky Mountain oysters (balls) in Montana... Angie and I made crocodile curry from a can."


Kevin Federline never wanted to divorce Britney Spears - and insists the singer went behind his back to engineer their break-up.


Yesterday saw the release of Britney Spears sixth studio album (and 2nd comeback album) Circus (click for review). Check out the listening party of Circus in its entirety right here:


The Hills stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt plan to start a family - just weeks after they married in a secret ceremony in Mexico.


It must be nice being Matthew McConaughey While making the film "Surfer, Dude" - out on DVD Dec. 30 - he spent time with friends and co-stars Woody Harrelson and Willie Nelson.


Legendary singer Tina Turner kept her fans' wheels turning when she tapped Tom Cruise to sing her back-up vocals on stage during a New York concert.


British actor Daniel Radcliffe now realizes and accepts the fact that he has the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise to thank for his $40 million bank account his fame and acting career.

Though Radcliffe, 19, seemingly has taken on other film and stage gigs to slip the bonds of his teen Potter image - like appearing nude onstage for 'Equus' - he says the wizard flicks have "given him everything."
Forward looking Kanye West has seen his future and it looks like someone trying to re-invent the 60s, 70s, and 80s. So the rapper is trying on some new sounds for his new CD, '808s and Heartbreak', in which he SINGS instead of raps.

West, who said two weeks ago that he was the "voice of this generation," says of the album, "This is not hip-hop music. Taking a sample, looping it and doing all that 'throw your hands up in the sky' thing has become such a cliche. Hip-hop is over for me."
Is Janet Jackson pregnant? There have been rumors surfacing that the 42-year-old singer is expecting a child with her fiance Jermaine Dupri and that that's the real reason for her illness this fall which caused her to cancel tour dates.

According to MediaTakeOut.com, a source revealed that: "Jermaine feels since Janet's tour was less than a smash hit it would be the perfect time to start a new project - a baby! Janet is 42 years old. Jermaine wants to get married and have a child before it's too late."
Jessica Simpson wants to take "a college course in religion." The "Come On Over" singer has been inspired to explore her spiritual side after watching 2006 movie "The Da Vinci Code," which claims Jesus married and fathered a child.

Jessica told Marie Claire magazine: "I've been contemplating taking a college course in religion. I love religion. I remember whenever the book 'The Da Vinci Code' came out, the Discovery Channel did this three-night piece on it that I recorded it and then watched eight times."
Simon Cowell has been seen enjoying a night out with his ex-girlfriend. The music mogul - who confirmed last month his six-year relationship with Terri Seymour had come to an end - took former lover Jackie St Claire to a party at London nightspot The Electric Birdcage this week.

A source said: "They looked like they were having a good time, although romance didn't seem to be on the menu. It seemed as though Simon just needed to spend time with a close friend to help him get over his split."
Bridget Marquardt was bullied when she was young. The 35-year-old girlfriend of Playboy tycoon Hugh Hefner wasn't always as popular as she is today and was mocked for her fashion sense.

She said: "I always dressed a little crazy and I wasn't popular at all. I really understand how that feels."
Ricky Gervais doesn't want to host the Oscars because he would have to censor his humor. The British comic star - who recently confirmed he had been approached to host the prestigious annual film awards ceremony - insists he would refuse to alter his controversial jokes for the February event.

He said: "In all honesty, I don't think it will happen. Americans do get my humor but, in the words of Jerry Seinfeld, the Oscars isn't about comedy. It's about a bunch of people turning up to see if they have won an award."
Kate Beckinsale didn't need prosthetic make-up to look "old and haggard" for new movie "Nothing But the Truth."

The 35-year-old actress donned fake eyebags to show how tired her character was at the beginning of shooting, but began filming her scenes without them once her hectic schedule took its toll.
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... like a pair of wedding rings that look like they were bought at a Hot Topic in the mall.Best of luck to you, Heidi and Spencer....

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Filed under: Paris Hilton Back to her car hitting, front-seat dancing, pap crashing ways, the old Paris was out in full force -- but with two new improvements.See Also Paris & Benji: Strangers in the Night...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports Amanda Beard is furious over the intimation she was bedded by a tanning salon -- for free!In a lawsuit filed yesterday in L.A. County Superior Court, the multiple Olympic medalist claims a tanning salon company in Florida used her likeness without...

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Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan is pissed off over rumors she's still getting piss drunk -- and last night in L.A. she let us know it.See Also Lindsay: Return of the White Stuff...

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Hockey Fun Fact: You can punch the hell out of an opposing player on the ice, but when you refer to his girlfriend as your "sloppy seconds" -- that's where the NHL draws the line.The NHL suspended hockey's most hated player, Sean Avery, for talking...

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It wasn't just politically incorrect -- things got downright offensive last night when Mickey Rourke told a fan whose camera wasn't clicking, "You're Asian, you're supposed to be able to take pictures."He did go out of his way to pose three separate...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears One of the people in this photo celebrated their birthday with a night out in New York City away from their conservators.Luckily, no lip miming or arm dancing ensued.See Also Britney -- Abs-olutely Perfect...

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As if spitting at paparazzi, hanging with Paris Hilton and completely sucking on stage wasn't bad enough, Avril Lavigne has hit a new low -- by hitting a nightclub with Brandon Davis Gross.See Also Avril Sucks on Stage Swapping Spit with...

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Genetic beauties Donatella Versace and her little darling Allegra Beck in Milan on Tuesday.See Also Lady GaGa: 100% Natural...

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Sending photographers into a frenzy, a radiant and beautiful Britney Spears arrived to her 27th birthday party Tuesday night at trendy club Tenjune in New York City -- and only ET and "The Insider" were invited to the big bash and spoke to the megastar as she arrived! Britney, looking sexy in a curve-hugging black and silver cocktail dress, spoke only to ET's Kevin Frazier before entering her soirée. Watch our exclusive video to find out what Britney says her big birthday wish is! Keep checking back here for our exclusive videos to come of Britney blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, the celebrity guests who turned out for the big night, and Britney opening her gifts!

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Britney Spears’ birthday party was in full swing Tuesday, and only ET and "The Insider" can take you into the fabulous circus with all of the celebrity party guests! Stars such as Lance Bass and Ciara, flocked to New York City’s hotspot Tenjune to help the pop sensation celebrate her 27th birthday. Besides wishing the singer the best on her special night, Lance also had great things to say about Britney's new album. Watch the video to hear more from Britney’s party guests, and be sure to check back on our website for more exclusive coverage from the party.

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Reuters - Britney Spears starred in her own "Circus" on Tuesday, performing songs from her new album of that name under a big top in New York City, unveiling plans for a 2009 tour and celebrating her 27th birthday.
Pamela Anderson wants Stella McCartney for Christmas. The former "Baywatch" actress, who is an ardent animal rights campaigner, is full of admiration for the British designer's fur-free creations.

Pamela said: "All I want for Christmas is Stella McCartney. You feel very alive wearing her clothes and knowing nothing has been killed."
Lindsay Lohan insists she and girlfriend Samantha Ronson are not splitting up. The "Mean Girls" star, who has been dating the DJ for several months, has posted a new blog denying all rumors of a rift in their romance.

She said: "Oy vey! Rumors. Just to clear this up, because I have been getting a lot of emails asking me this one question. Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan (me) are NOT breaking up. Take care xxLL"
Amy Winehouse husband Blake Fiedler-Civil is back in prison. Blake was told he had to return to jail after failing a court ordered drug test - breaking the terms of his early release from a 27-month jail sentence for grievous bodily harm and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

After the test, the 26-year-old fled from the rehab facility where he has been since last month to see Amy in The London Clinic - where she is currently recovering from a drink and drugs binge.
Beyonce Knowles revealed her hairy arm pits when she waved to shocked fans on Tuesday. The glamorous star had apparently forgotten to shave as she walked the red carpet at the New York premiere of her new Etta James biopic "Cadillac Records."

One horrified onlooker said: "Beyonce always looks her best at these kind of events."
Britney Spears has received two marriage proposals. The 27-year-old singer - who has wed twice before - is said to have been propositioned by her paparazzo ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, who she met up with in September.

A source said: "Adnan has been bombarding Britney with texts telling her he loves her, that she is incredibly sexy and the best thing that has ever happened to him. He has even asked her to marry him."
Madonna and her rumored new boyfriend are house-hunting in New York. The singer and Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez - who have yet to officially confirm they are dating - are reportedly searching for the perfect home in the U.S. city.

A source told the New York Post newspaper: "They have been discreetly looking at properties between Fifth and Park avenues, from just above 60th Street through the 80s."
Gwen Stefani is reportedly pregnant with her third child. The singer - who has two sons with husband Gavin Rossdale, Kingston, two, and three-month-old Zuma Nesta Rock - is said to be desperate to increase her brood.

Singer Akon, who worked with Gwen on her 2006 album The Sweet Escape, fueled rumors by saying: "I wouldn't be surprised if she had another in the next couple of months. You saw how quickly she went back for another one."
Patrick Swayze has blasted claims he is dying. The 56-year-old actor, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, is furious at the "emotional cruelty" of reports he has said goodbye to loved ones after being told he has only weeks to live.

He said: "The only thorn in my side being that many reports have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me. And latest, they're reporting that I'm on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family!"
Lily Allen has been sent a selection of sex toys by pal Jaime Winstone. The "Smile" singer - who has been single since splitting from Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons in August - has reportedly been complaining about her quiet sex life, and Jaime thinks the vibrating gifts will help satisfy her urges.

A source at the Ann Summers Enchantment party in London's Baccarat Room on Monday night, told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Lily has enjoyed being single since splitting from Ed but she has been moaning about her sex life."
Nicole Scherzinger sparked a fight after storming off stage during a performance.

The Pussycat Dolls star was said to be angry about the quality of the sound at Hollywood club The Viper Room and cut the group's appearance short after just one song, a rendition of recent hit "When I Grow Up."
Leonardo DiCaprio says reuniting with Kate Winslet on new movie "Revolutionary Road" was like a "coming of age party."

The 34-year-old actor - who first starred alongside Kate in 1997 disaster movie "Titanic" - loved working with the 33-year-old beauty again on the 50s drama.
Brad Pitt says it is his "goal" to bring mustaches back. The 44-year-old actor - who sports upper-lip hair in his upcoming war movie "Inglourious Basterds" - insists the dated facial style will become fashionable again.

He said: "My goal is to bring moustaches back - I don't think they are respected enough. In my new film it's political, it's a political statement."
Gary Barlow wants to be the next Simon Cowell The Take That star spends most of his spare time scouting for new talent and hopes he can guide them to success in the same way the music mogul has launched careers for his acts - including Leona Lewis and Kelly Clarkson, who Simon discovered on TV talent shows.

Gary said: "I am at a lot of shows. I go mainly to small bars. I don't wear a disguise but I'm at the back keeping it low-key. It's mostly in London but now and again I'm in Manchester."
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Even though Phil Spector murder retrial is just beginning, there's one thing that's already fried -- his weave!The 68-year-old debuted his new auburn Clay Aiken gelled frizztastrophe in court on Tuesday.If ever there was a candidate for change,...

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It's not easy being green -- but it's a helluva lot of fun being Grier, Brooke Shields daughter.Shields took her two daughters to The Muppet Whatnot Workshop -- think Build-a-Bear, only 200x cooler -- yesterday at the FAO Schwarz in New York.See...

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Victoria’s Secret models, Heidi Klum and Marissa Miller, strut their stuff in Manhattan on Tuesday night. The beautiful ladies showed off their runway-ready legs in short, sleek dresses at the Victoria’s Secret Lexington Avenue store opening. Later Tuesday night, Heidi Klum stopped by New York club Tenjune, to celebrate Britney Spears’ 27th birthday bash.

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AP - Authorities believe the estranged brother-in-law of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson acted alone when he allegedly gunned down three of her family members more than a month ago in an apparent domestic dispute.
AP - Tom Hanks wants to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration even if he doesn't get a front-row seat. Or any seat at all.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie looked stylish as they walked the red carpet in New Orleans Monday night for the screening of Pitt's new flick, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Pop tart Britney Spears who has battled mental illness, the law, her ex-husband and the court of public opinion over the past year, is heading out on a comeback tour in March.
FACEBOOK has lost a fan - and a powerful one at that - after Lindsay Lohan was locked out of her own account today.

The 22-year-old told her MySpace fans of her frustrations after her Facebook account had been disabled.
High School Musical star Vanessa Anne Hudgens is being sued by movie producer Johnny Vieira, who allegedly claims that, he and Ms. Hudgens had aproduction agreement in 2005 to launch Ms. Hudgens career and this said agreement was approved by the court, because she was still a minor.
Miley Cyrus gives her fans an exclusive peek at her family's farm in Nashville, Tenn. In the video, featured after the jump, she and her singer father Billy Ray Cyrus take a walk along their property, pointing to several objects that remind them of their old days when the actress-singer spent her childhood in the area. Joining the father-daughter duo is the family's dog.
At the age of 50, she was dressed in shiny black leather bikini, fishnet stockings and Gothic high-heeled boots by French fashion house Givenchy's chief designer Riccardo Tisci.

"All right, Mexico!" American "Pop Queen" Madonna showed up in a throne on the stage Saturday night and kicked off her first concert after 15 years of absence in this city.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman finally brought her daughter Sunday Rose out into the public, and we're wondering what took so long -- she's adorable!With "Australia" tanking, at least Nicole has something to be proud of.See Also Kidman iTunes Out Hubby Kidman...

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Former SPICE GIRL Melanie Brown is at the centre of a new controversy after pictures of her recent lingerie campaign appeared to have been drastically altered.The singer is seen posing provocatively in her underwear for a new Ultimo campaign, but the star’s hips look to have been heavily reduced, giving her a super-skinny new figure.And
British boyband TAKE THAT have criticised Britney Spears for lip-syncing her recent performance on U.K. TV talent show THE X FACTOR - insisting she should have set an example to the contestants by singing live.The pop superstar appeared on the singing competition on Saturday (29Nov08) night, but her rendition of new single Womanizer has been
Beyonce Knowles are her sister SOLANGE will both perform in New York on Wednesday (03Dec08) at the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony.The superstar sisters will team up to launch the festive activities at the Rockefeller Center.The annual ceremony will also see performances from stars including Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Harry Connick Jr. and Faith Hill.Britney
AP - Hollywood stars Jane Fonda and Jack Nicholson are among the latest notable figures being inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
Happy Birthday to "Family Ties" actor Brian Bonsall (1981), "My Girl" star Anna Chlumsky (1980), "Charmed" witch Holly Marie Combs (1973), movie star Brendan Fraser (1968), figure skater Katarina Witt (1965), actor Steve Harris (1965),


Jessica Alba is baring her post-baby body for the new Campari calendar and she said being a part of it let her "play out this sort of bombshell."
MOTLEY CRUE frontman Vince Neil has cancelled his European tour just a day before the shows were due to kick off.The rocker was due to kick off his solo trek on Wednesday (03Dec08) with a gig in Barcelona, Spain.But the concert was scrapped at the last minute, along with two other Spanish dates, reportedly due
OASIS rocker Liam Gallagher has hit out at his brother NOEL’s decision to make a solo record - urging him to "give it away for free".Noel Gallagher has been using his spare time away from the band to record tracks for his own side-project.But his younger brother is less than impressed with the idea, urging
Soul star Natalie Cole still isn’t sure how she contracted liver disease hepatitis C - from her days as a heroin user or from a dirty tattoo needle.The Unforgettable singer was diagnosed with the incurable disease in February (08), while undergoing blood test work for insurance purposes - and she learned she could have been
Dylan McDermott and actress SHIVA ROSE have finalised their divorce.The Practice actor, 47, filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 13 years in May (08), citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the break-up.The couple’s split was made official at Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday (02Dec08) and the marriage will be dissolved on
Brad Pitt is delighted families have begun moving into the homes he built in New Orleans, Louisiana - but wishes he could do more to help the city that was left devastated by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.The natural disaster left thousands of people homeless when the levees broke and flood water washed away massive swathes of
Playing a cross-dresser in TOOTSIE gave Dustin Hoffman great insight into the "vulgar" and "crude" way women are treated by men.The movie star insists portraying Dorothy Michaels in the 1982 movie not only won him a clutch of awards, but made him a better man - and a better husband.He tells WENN, "When I made
Hollywood actress Naomi Watts is to strip for a nude painting by a top Australian artist.The King Kong star has agreed to pose for David Bromley, who is famed for his naked portraits of famous women, as part of his submission for Australia’s prestigious Archibald Prize next year (09).And Bromley, who has also painted Kylie
Veteran actress Meryl Streep is keen to bring movie musical MAMMA MIA! back to the big screen for a second time - but only if movie bosses can "get those fabulous boys back".Streep starred in the Abba-inspired summer (08) hit alongside Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard - who all threw themselves into the
Pop star Lily Allen had a minor disaster while out driving this week (beg01Dec08) - the singer’s car broke down after running out of petrol.The Smile hitmaker was left stranded at the side of a busy London road when her BMW 3-Series cut out.Luckily a kind-hearted passer-by was on hand and offered to dash to
Birthday girl Britney Spears gets ready for one of the biggest events in NYC -- the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree!   Britney will appear Wednesday night when the giant tree comes alight with spectacular Christmas colors during a broadcast featuring performances by Beyonce, David Cook, Jonas Brothers, Faith Hill, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., and other stars. But tonight, Britney is celebrating her 27th birthday -- and only "The Insider"'s cameras are inside the party at NYC club Tenjune. Keep checking back here to see our exclusive coverage!

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New photos of vibrant birthday girl Britney Spears striding into her exclusive Birthday Party at trendy Club Tenjune in New York City -- tonight! While photographers gathered outside, only "The Insider" was invited inside. Coming in minutes -- our exclusive video -- Britney with her birthday cake, ET's Kevin Frazier's one-on-one and interviews with Brit's pal and party-goer Lance Bass will be posted soon! Keep checking back for the exclusive video you'll only see here on The Insider online!

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AFP - Polish-French director Roman Polanski on Tuesday filed a request through his Los Angeles lawyer asking that prosecutors drop statutory rape charges filed against him in 1978 for having sex with a minor, court sources said.
AP - Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley.
AP - Beyonce is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Reuters - Emmy winner Craig T. Nelson will star in a three-episode arc of the CBS crime drama "CSI: NY."
Country trio the Dixie Chicks are to debut new song LUCKY ONE on rocker BONO’s new charity digital music magazine, RED(Wire).The U2 star launched his latest charity venture on Monday (01Dec08), offering music fans the chance to hear exclusive and rare tracks for a $5 (GBP3.30) subscription, and the Dixie Chicks are set to be
Country music stars Julianne Hough and CHUCK WICKS are planning to wed after spending a family Thanksgiving together last week (27Nov08).The Stealing Cinderella singer and his former Dancing With The Stars regular lover have been dating for five months and Wicks admits he’s never been more sure that the bubbly blonde is the one for
Clint Eastwood was pleasantly surprised to discover he was set to become a dad in his mid-60s - because he thought his parenting days were over.The movie icon had sired six kids by four different women when his wife Dina Ruiz started feeling sick during a lengthy honeymoon in Hawaii.Eastwood tells the upcoming issue of
Shamed filmmaker Roman Polanski has filed a request asking a judge in Los Angeles to dismiss child-molestation charges against him - 30 years after he fled the U.S. to escape prosecution.In 1978 the Academy Award-winning director was convicted of the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl, but escaped to Paris, France, before he could be
Pint-sized actor Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct after attacking a photographer outside a Utah bowling alley.The former Diff’rent Strokes star was in court on Tuesday (02Dec08) to face charges stemming from the incident, which took place earlier this year (08). He was fined.Coleman and his wife reportedly hit Colt Rushton with
U.S. TV star Mariska Hargitay has hinted she may be leaving top cop show LAW & ORDER: SVU after a decade to spend more time as a mum.The actress, who started playing Detective Olivia Benson in the long-running TV drama in 1999, admits she’s missing out on family time and is thinking about leaving the
Actor Adrien Brody was left cleaning up after a red-faced MARTHA STEWART - when the lifestyle queen drenched herself in alcohol during a botched attempt to mix a cocktail.The Oscar winner was a guest on Stewart’s U.S. TV show on Tuesday (02Dec08), when she attempted to show him how to create a Cosmopolitan.But she was
GWEN STEFANI is annoyed with her husband Gavin Rossdale for including a duet they recorded for fun on his new album.The former No Doubt singer offered to lend her vocals to Rossdale’s track Some Days, while he was working on his latest album, Wanderlust, but the new mum never expected the song to make the
Paris Hilton is "addicted" to skydiving - after throwing herself out of a plane to celebrate her birthday last year (07).The 27-year-old socialite is known for teetering around in high heels and skimpy outfits in the Hollywood party scene.But Hilton insists she’s become an adrenaline junkie since taking part in her first parachute jump in
"The Insider" got an exclusive invite to the Melrose opening of Hamasaku -- the restaurant where celebrities go for sushi! Hamasaku has two locations in Los Angeles, one on Santa Monica Boulevard and the new location on Melrose Avenue!

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Lara Spencer reveals some saucy behind-the-scenes secrets of getting camera ready to host "The Insider!"   Today's choices of the newest looks for Lara: a Diane Von Furstenberg cream and white jersey dress or a black and cream Diane Von Furstenberg dress? Lara and stylist Anya Sarre want to know what you think Lara's choice for Tuesday's show should be!

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Britney Spears is turning 27 on Tuesday, and "The Insider" is going where no other TV show can -- behind the velvet ropes of Britney’s birthday party!   "The Insider" has your invite to Britney’s party -- taking you inside the exclusive event! Britney will celebrate her birthday in style at the chic Tenjune nightclub in New York City’s edgy meatpacking district. Brit has a lot to celebrate -- her album, 'Circus,' debuts Tuesday as well! Tune in to "The Insider" on Wednesday for your exclusive pass to Britney's birthday party! Then, keep watching "The Insider" and visiting TheInsider.com for all the Britney scoop this week, counting down to Friday, when we’ll have the exclusive world premiere of her new video "Circus"!

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Are Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks planning to walk down the aisle? The "Dancing with the Stars" pro and country crooner is talking about falling in love with her "Stealing Cinderella" country singer boyfriend! "We definitely want to go there," Julianne tells People about the possibility of marriage with her beau of five months. "The minute we met it was perfect. The first date we had we both had that feeling like we were going to fall in love with each other." Julianne, 21, and Wicks, 29, met while touring this summer with Brad Paisley. They have yet to get engaged, but Chuck says that spending the Thanksgiving holiday with her family in Las Vegas (without brother Derek, who was in New York), "was big for me. She has the best family I've met in the world. They just like to have a good time." "He's definitely part of the family -- everybody loves him to death," Hough says. "He's as big of a dork as we are." Watch "The Insider" for more with Julianne and Chuck!

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WEBISODE 12/2/08 Angelina Jolie wore a winter white dress to the New Orleans premiere of hubby Brad Pitt new movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.' And today on "The Insider," Lara Spencer also showed how winter white is hot this minute! Her uber-chic white dress is from Diane von Furstenberg … costing hundreds. Stylist sensation Anya Sarre has found a way to get a similar look with a white dress and black accessories for an amazing budget friendly price. Click Today, Wear it Tomorrow!!!

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Reuters - Police charged the estranged brother-in-law of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson with the murders of her mother, brother and nephew, expressing confidence on Tuesday the evidence was sufficient to convict.
AP - Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley.
AP - "Scrubs" will have a new medical plan when it returns next month. After seven seasons on NBC, the hospital comedy will air on ABC starting Jan. 6, with Courteney Cox Arquette in a guest role as Sacred Heart's new chief of medicine.
Reuters - Neko Case will follow 2006's "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood," the best-selling album of her career, with "Middle Cyclone."
AP - Jennifer Hudson brother-in-law was charged with murder Tuesday in the shooting deaths of three of the actress's family members, including the 7-year-old son of his estranged wife.
AP - It was a bittersweet moment for Brad Pitt walking through the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood where families were preparing to spend their first holidays since Hurricane Katrina.
AP - Lawyers for Roman Polanski a fugitive for 30 years in a notorious sex case involving a 13-year-old girl, filed a request Tuesday to dismiss the charge against him because of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct.
Reuters - Keith Urban will tour North America next spring in support of his as-yet-untitled new album.
Reuters - Oscar-winning film director and fugitive Roman Polanski asked a Los Angeles court on Tuesday to dismiss a 30-year-old charge of unlawful sex with a minor, his lawyers said.
Brad Pitt enigmatic Fight Club antihero Tyler Durden has been crowned the Greatest Movie Character of All Time.


Canadian rock star Bryan Adams has called in cops - over fears he has been stalked by a crazed mother and son.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Anne Hathaway family drama "Rachel Getting Married," the border-smuggling tale "Frozen River" and the Deep South saga "Ballast" lead the nominees


There is always a peculiar aura in the air when James Lipton shows up on my television screen; I am quite transfixed with pure unadulterated fascination.


In today's crazy collabortation news, R&B crooner Ne-Yo has revealed that he is planning on recording with Marilyn Manson


NEW YORK (AP) - Patrick Swayze is angry about tabloid reports that say he doesn't have long to live.


When we revealed pictures of Brad Pitt and his new moustache last month we had no idea the uproar it would cause. Upon review, the consensus seems to be "lose the 'stache Brad!"


British actor Daniel Radcliffe has accepted he'll forever be linked to his wand-wielding character Harry Potter - because his role in the film has "given him everything."


Britney Spears showed off her sexy abs and the rest of her recently toned body earlier today on Good Morning America.


Beyonce kept with her latest trend of wearing all black at the NYC premiere of her new movie Cadillac Records.


Congrats to 'Resident Evil' star Milla Jovovich who is ready to walk down the aisle and say "I Do" for a third time. Husband number 3 will be director Paul W.S. Anderson of 'Resident Evil' and 'Event Horizon' fame.

Actually, Milla has been with Paul for awhile. The couple became engaged in 2003 but later separated, then got together again and created their first child, Ever Gabo Anderson, who arrived last year.
David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly agreed to their friend Tom Cruise bizarre request to merge their families into one. According to the always reliable Star magazine, the wedding ceremony will take place in Katie Holmes' New York townhouse.

The couples will exchange "heartfelt speeches," vowing solemnly to be brothers and sisters.
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The economy sucks, people are struggling to make ends meet -- and Laura Dern is paying double so someone else can pump her petrol in Brentwood. While the cost of self-service gas hovers just below $2 in California, Dern paid at least an additional...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice Shauna Sand claims she was choked, punched and thrown across a room in front of her children -- and the bastard behind the alleged beatings is her very own husband.The former Playmate received a temporary restraining order against Romain Chavent...

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First he hung 11 on the big screen ... and now "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" star Jason Segel is cruisin' around Hollywood on a scooter. Dude's gotta pair of brass ones -- but if you saw the movie, you knew that already.See Also Seth Rogen's...

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No, Larry King wasn't doing the Macarena in the middle of a Beverly Hills street yesterday -- but he did stop to drop his best "Zoolander" pose for the paparazzi.See Also Hello LA, You're On My Ass!...

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Just what the world needs... little annoying, blonde, jobless kiddies running around. Right after the vomit-inducing twosome returned home from their elope-a-dope in Cabo San Lucas, they confirmed the rumor -- they're going to start a family. See...

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Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! Ilene Graff -- and her feathered winged 'do -- became somewhat famous for playing the mom (Marsha Owens) on the '80s TV series "Mr. Belvedere." Guess what she looks like now!...

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Filed under: Paris Hilton Gotta love Miss France -- not only does she roll into our home turf in her frickin' sash, but then she fires off a shot at Paris Hilton reputation?! Sounds like the makings of an international catfight to us!See Also Paris & Benji: Strangers...

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The "Eight is Enough" pop says he wants on "Dancing with the Stars" -- and he's already got one of the prerequisites covered: Hospital tags.See Also "Dancing" Puts 911 on Hold "DWTS" Injury Bug Spreads Again...

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Filed under: Jennifer Hudson The Cook County state's attorney's office has just officially charged William Balfour with the murders of Jennifer Hudson mother, brother and nephew. He's been charged with three counts of first degree murder and one count of home invasion.Balfour...

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Tonight on TMZ TV -- Heidi and Spencer are increasing the population... the dude from How I Met Your Mother is getting crotchblocked by his own crotch ... and you'll never believe who left home without shaving her armpits!Check your local listings....

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Filed under: Dirty Divorces Shauna Sand has finally had it with hubby Romain Chavent -- the guy who allegedly beat the crap out of her this weekend -- and now she's filing for divorce. Again. Kinda.A day after Shauna filed a shocking restraining order against him accusing...

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Everybody hates a name-dropper -- and now the former president of the all-powerful William Morris Agency is being sued for allegedly tossing around Bruce Willis name to finance a bunch of movies.The guy in the dog house is Arnold Rifkin, who...

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That's right ladies, Dylan McDermott will officially be a single man on January 2, 2009. The countdown begins!Dylan and Shiva Rose McDermott had been married since 1995 and have two daughters together. The two separated in 2007 -- Dylan filed papers...

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Filed under: Dirty Divorces Shauna Sand husband Romain Chavent is fuming over allegations he beat his wife and threatened to sell naked photos of her children -- chalking the devastating allegations up to Shauna being "completely crazy ... like a buffalo."In what turned out...

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Hockey Fun Fact: You can punch the hell out of an opposing player on the ice, but when you refer to his girlfriend as your "sloppy seconds" -- that's where the NHL draws the line.Moments ago, the NHL suspended hockey's most hated player, Sean Avery,...

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It's been 30 years since Roman Polanski was charged with having sex with a teenage girl, but it's never too late to try and have the case dismissed.The Oscar-winning director has filed a request to have the child-sex charge against him tossed out,...

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Celine Dion is glad BARACK OBAMA will be the next U.S. President - despite providing the campaign song for his rival HILLARY CLINTON.The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker’s ballad You and I was used as the official track for Clinton’s failed campaign to become the Democratic candidate for presidency this year (08).But the Canadian-born
Pop superstar Britney Spears loves her new slender figure - but admits she hates working out to stay in shape.The Womanizer hitmaker, 27, has been wowing European fans on a recent mini-tour with her toned body and frantic dance routines.She insists it has taken a huge effort to get back into shape following the births
British actor Daniel Radcliffe has accepted he’ll forever be linked to his wand-wielding character HARRY POTTER - because his role in the film has "given him everything".The 19-year-old attempted to shed his boyish image when he stripped for a full frontal nude seen on London and New York stages in Equus.But Radcliffe insists he’ll always
KELLY ROWLAND once went on a double date with Beyonce Knowles - but was so tired she fell asleep.The Destiny’s Child star had had a tiring day when she went out for the night - and all didn’t go as planned.She tells British magazine Closer, "I once fell asleep while on a double date with
Brits COLDPLAY and Leona Lewis are the darlings of the download world after topping iTunes’ album and singles charts for 2008.Coldplay’s Viva La Vida LP beat Jack Johnson?s Sleep Through the Static as the online download store’s number one album, while Lewis’ Bleeding Love is the site’s biggest selling single of the year.The Juno soundtrack,
Rockers CREED are reportedly in negotiations for a major reunion tour just days after guitarist MARK TREMONTI insisted there were no plans to reform the MY SACRIFICE band.Rumours about a reunion were sparked by reports that Myles Kennedy, the singer of Creed offshoot Alter Bridge, was rehearsing to replace Robert Plant in a top secret
A guitar strap used by Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock in 1969 is to go under the hammer at an upcoming Los Angeles auction.The accessory, which was given to the late rock legend by Graham Central Station star David Vega, is expected to fetch up to $35,000 (GBP23,300) at the Profiles in History sale on 11
SONIC YOUTH star THURSTON MOORE has co-curated a video art show based on the work of his hero David Bowie Moore and New York Museum of Modern Art curator Barbara London worked through 40 years of Bowie’s videos, which the rock legend donated to MoMA to select the items on display on Monday night (01Dec08).The picks
Hilary Swank has paid tribute to best pal MARISKA HARGITAY in a new magazine expose on the LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT star, revealing the actress has always been there for her highs and lows.Swank was asked to contribute to a piece on her friend in the new issue of Ladies Home Journal, and
New mum Jessica Alba will be showing off her post-baby body in a new Campari calendar.The sexy star has posed for top photographer Mario Testino in a form-fitting black swimsuit and evening attire, and the choice shots will feature in the limited edition 2009 calendar.Only 9,999 copies will be available.The Sin City star, 27, gave
Movie executives at 20th Century Fox are reaching out to Keanu Reeves to reprise his JACK TRAVEN character for a third SPEED film, according to Internet reports.Movie bosses are said to be excited about a script for a second sequel, which revolves around the character Reeves played in the smash-hit 1994 disaster movie.The actor pulled
Kid Rock has been denied the opportunity to complete his court-ordered community service by performing for U.S. troops stationed in Iraq.The All Summer Long hitmaker, real name Robert Ritchie, was sentenced to 80 hours community service following a brawl at a Waffle House restaurant in Georgia last year (07), and he has asked if he
Ailing soul star Natalie Cole is grateful she made it to the end of the year (08) after a summer of poor health left her fearing the worst.Cole was diagnosed with liver disease hepatitis C in February (08) and, by the summer she could hardly move.The singer admits that the act of walking from the
British boy band TAKE THAT considered changing the name of their new album after they discovered Britney Spears had used the same title for her LP.The Never Forget hitmakers released The Circus on Monday (01Dec08) - the same day as the pop singer launched her new LP, Circus.And the British group seriously considered renaming the