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Britney's Birthday Party: The Gift
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:40:14 | Rate news: +0
Watch "The Insider"'s exclusive video to find out what we got Britney Spears for her birthday -- as well as more exciting footage from Britney's bash! Britney celebrated her 27th birthday party Tuesday night at the trendy club Tenjune in New York City -- and only ET and "The Insider" were invited to the big bash!

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Robert Pattinson's Hair Raising Night!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:39:36 | Rate news: +0
Was it the throngs of young, screaming ‘Twilight’ fans that caused actor Robert Pattinson’s hair to stand on end? The star of the hot vampire flick had an encounter with the forces of nature on Wednedsay night as he left GMTV studios in central London. Robert’s locks looked wild and shaggy as the strong winter winds tousled his hair! Don’t miss Robert playing dreamy vampire Edward Cullen in ‘Twilight’ now in theaters.

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Laras Wardrobe Cam: Rocky Versus The Russian!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:38:55 | Rate news: +0
In the latest edition of our daily original Webisode series, "Lara’s Wardrobe Cam," Lara Spencer and stylist Anya Sarre are putting up their dukes over today’s possible choices! Lara in one corner, pulling for one look, Anya in the other corner, pulling for her own favorite! Today, Lara has to decide between a royal blue Maggie London or a dusty rose David Meister. What will she wear? Click to view and then help Lara and Anya decide by posting your below.

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Et Moves Up World Premiere Of Britney Video
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:37:29 | Rate news: +0
Entertainment Tonight, in partnership with Jive Records, Britney Spears and her management have decided to move up the world premiere of the title video from her new album Circus from Friday, December 5, by a day to Thursday, December 4 -- watch the video above for an extended preview! Fan frenzy has erupted around the globe as Britney’s sixth studio album was released earlier this week on her 27th birthday. The move to shift the premiere date for the lavish “Circus” video came after a Korean Web site leaked an unauthorized version of the video on the web. Wanting her fans to experience the anxiously awaited follow-up to her hit single “Womanizer” in the bold high definition that Entertainment Tonight can provide, Ms. Spears decided to respond to the overwhelming international fan demand and move the premiere to Thursday’s Entertainment Tonight. Check out the preview video above, and then visit ETonline, which is currently streaming video packages from ET’s exclusive coverage inside Britney’s birthday party including her birthday wish, her celebrity guests and a special welcome just for her fans on ETonline.

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Carla? Moi?: British Pm's Wife Accused Of Copying Bruni (afp)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:36:34 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Sarah Brown the wife of the British prime minister, seemed to have taken some style tips from Carla Bruni-Sarkozy when she stepped out in a purple beret and grey suit.

Judge To Rule Friday On O.j. Simpson's Fate (afp)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:35:28 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Former American football legend O.J. Simpson could be handed a tough jail term Friday when he goes back to court for sentencing after being convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping.

Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot In Beverly Hills
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:33:44 | Rate news: +0
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A publicist for Mark Ruffalo says the actor's brother is fighting for his life after being shot in Beverly Hills.


Jon Hamm To Play Tina Fey's Love Interest On '30 Rock'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:32:29 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jon Hamm is temporarily trading the offices of Sterling Cooper for "30 Rock."


Christina Aguilera: Another Working Mom On The Red Carpet
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:31:52 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's hard to be a working mom, even for Christina Aguilera The 27-year-old pop star said she's navigating the "balancing act"


Britney Spears' First Husband In Jail
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:31:25 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears first husband is behind bars in Los Angeles, serving a 10-day sentence for a DUI offense.


Chris Rock, Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon Line Up For Sundance
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:30:21 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Films featuring Chris Rock Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, Paul Giamatti and Emily Watson are among those competing for top honors at January's Sundance Film Festival.


Judge Signs Off On Dylan Mcdermott's Divorce
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:29:53 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dylan McDermott marriage will be officially over after the new year. Documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday show a judge has agreed to end McDermott's marriage


Jennifer Aniston: 'stop Stealing My Thunder, #@%&*%#$'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:29:27 | Rate news: +1
Jennifer Aniston is ready to become a mom, but she fears the tabloids have ruined her big reveal.


Jamie Lynn Had Liposuction While Pregnant?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:29:00 | Rate news: +0
Jamie Lynn Spears has undergone a secret fat-reducing cosmetic procedure, according to tabloid reports. Both Star magazine and the National Enquirer allege 17-year-old Spears


Brad Pitt Defends Selling Baby Pics To Magazines
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:28:33 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt has defended his and Angelina Jolie's decision to sell pictures of their family to magazines, insisting they wanted to "funnel the money into something good."


Gena Lee Nolin Gives Birth To Baby Girl
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:28:06 | Rate news: +0
Former Baywatch star Gena Lee Nolin has given birth to her second child with her husband Cale Hulse.


'knight Rider' Stars Fired
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:26:24 | Rate news: +0
Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Bruce Davison have been axed from the Knight Rider remake in an effort to keep costs down on the show. The pair completed the first 13 episodes


Christina Aguilera's Strapless, Shimmering Dress - Hot Or Not?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:25:57 | Rate news: +0
27-year-old mother Christina Aguilera showed off her curves in this shimmering, strapless dress topped off with bleached blonde hair and bright red lipstick at the Grammy Nominations arrivals.


Fashion Fail: Nicole Murphy (eddie Murphy's Ex-wife)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:24:15 | Rate news: +0
Nicole Murphy, Eddie Murphy former wife of 12 years and father of five of his children, was at the Grammy Nominations for some reason. She wore this monstrosity of an outfit that looks like a few suitcases or couches were sacrificed to make it.


Nicole Scherzinger 'sparks Fight'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:23:48 | Rate news: +0
Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger reportedly caused chaos at a Los Angeles club - by storming out of a gig after just one song.


The Best And Worst Of John Travolta
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:23:21 | Rate news: +0
In recent years, it's become hip to pick on John Travolta for his movie choices. It's strange, considering not many actors can say that they've starred in three truly iconic films


Anne Heche Is Expecting A Baby
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:22:54 | Rate news: +0
Anne Heche and James Tupper have reason to celebrate after their show Men In Trees was axed - the pair is expecting a baby.


Guy Ritchie's Filming Upsets London Residents
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:22:28 | Rate news: +0
Local London residents have started up a petition to curtail filming on Guy Ritchie new movie Sherlock Holmes after the filmmaker ordered them to move their cars so he could shoot scenes.


Kate Winslet Defends Her New Movie Role
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:22:00 | Rate news: +0
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has defended the controversial sex scenes in her new movie The Reader.


Kim Kardashian Will Pose For Playboy Again
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:21:33 | Rate news: +1
Kim Kardashian wants Playboy boss Hugh Hefner to ignore reports she'll never pose nude in his magazine again - because she'd love to strip for him again someday.


Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot In Beverly Hills
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:20:38 | Rate news: +0
The younger brother of "Zodiac" actor Mark Ruffalo is listed in critical condition after being shot in the head early on the morning of December 1 in his apartment in Beverly Hills.

Details surrounding the shooting of Scott Ruffalo, who is a hairdresser, is very murky. According to TMZ the police are investigating it as a "suspicious shooting."

Mark Ruffalo's Brother In Intensive Care Following Gunshot Wound
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:19:12 | Rate news: +0
Mark Ruffalo brother Scott is in intensive care after being shot. Scott, 39, is said to be "clinging to life" in intensive care after being shot in the head in Beverley Hills, California, on Monday.

A spokesperson said Mark and the rest of the Ruffalo family were at Scott's bedside, adding: "The family are being very supportive of each other during this tragedy."

Britney Spears Takes Sons To A Toy Shopping Spree
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:18:45 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears treated her children to a shopping spree Wednesday. The "Womanizer" singer - who celebrated her 27th birthday with a circus-themed party on Tuesday - took Sean Preston, three, and Jayden James, two, to New York's famous FAO Schwartz toy store, where she splashed out hundreds of dollars on them.

An onlooker said: "Each of the boys had an employee to walk around with, and they each had a huge metal trolley cart to fill up. They picked out hundreds of dollars worth of Mack Trucks, cement mixers and RC cars."

Ellen Degeneres Says Kids' Clothing Ads Make Her Long To Start A Family
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:18:19 | Rate news: +0
Ellen DeGeneres says adverts for children's clothing make her want to have a baby. Ellen, who married her female partner Portia di Rossi in a ceremony in August, is thinking about starting a family after seeing the "cute" models featured in clothing company GAP's new campaign.

She joked: "I see those adverts that have the babies in them for GAP and maybe it's cute that they have a little GAP knit sweater on their head, a little GAP outfit. But they advertise kids very well, those GAP ads. I don't even look at the clothes - I just go, 'That's a cute baby, I'll take that one.'"

Heather Locklear: It's Been A Rough Year
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:05:23 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Heather Locklear Heather Locklear talked about her DUI bust on "The Tonight Show" last night without ever mentioning the term "DUI" -- but that wasn't what made her start crying.See Also Heather Locklear Charged with Crime...

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Britney's First Hubby Locked Up
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:04:44 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Britney Spears Jason Alexander -- the dude who married Britney for 55 hours back in 2004 -- is currently sitting in a Van Nuys jail cell.According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, 27-year-old Alexander is set to be released on December 9.Here are some fun...

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Carlton -- Bringing Sexybackswing
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:04:18 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake dates the hottest women, parties with the coolest celebs, performs with the best musicians ... and golfs with Alfonso Ribeiro Nobody's perfect....

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Britney's Ex Stiffed The Morgue
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:03:39 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Breaking News

Jason Alexander didn't see dead people -- so he saw a jail cell instead.TMZ has learned the real reason Brit's 55 hour first hubby is behind bars in L.A. is because he blew off two court ordered appointments at the county morgue.After Alexander was...

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You Knew It Was Comin' ...
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:01:56 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Lindsay Lohan Wanda Sykes' a lesbian ... Lindsay Lohan kind of a lesbian ... think it could happen?See Also Lindsay and Sam Like it "Hot and Juicy"...

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Kennedy Auction Offers Star-studded Experiences (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:22:00 | Rate news: +0
AP - For those hard-to-please people on your holiday gift list this year, consider some unusual presents: the chance to hang out with Bill O'Reilly, sing with Aretha Franklin or tour the Capitol with Nancy Pelosi.

Amy Winehouse And Husband Blake Fielder-civil Had Sex Before He Was Sent Back To Jail
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:20:24 | Rate news: +0
Amy Winehouse had sex with her husband Blake Fielder-Civil before he was sent back to prison. Blake - who made a dramatic bid to see his wife on Tuesday night by breaking out of rehab and dashing to see her at The London Clinic - seduced Amy, 25, by telling her how sexy she looked.

He then persuaded caretakers to allow him and the troubled singer - who collapsed after a drink and drugs binge 10 days ago - to give them some private time.

Anne Heche Pregnant With "trees" Co-star James Tupper's Baby
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:19:57 | Rate news: +0
Anne Heche and partner James Tupper are expecting their first child together. The "Nip/Tuck" star - who met actor James on the set of her U.S. TV show "Men In Trees" in 2006 when she was still married to ex-husband Coleman Laffoon - is said to be extremely excited about the pregnancy.

The 39-year-old actress' representative said: "They are both thrilled!"

Heidi Klum Doesn't Mind Being Naked In Front Of Her Family
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:19:31 | Rate news: +0
Heidi Klum says being naked in front of her family is "not a big deal." The stunning model - who posed wearing just underwear and a pair of wings for the recent Victoria's Secret fashion show - has no problem showing off her fabulous figure in front of her husband Seal and the three children they raise together.

She said: "To see me in wings is nothing too unusual. People are pretty open with their bodies in Germany and the children see you naked or in lingerie all the time so it's not a big deal for us."

Brad Pitt Enrolls Angelina Jolie In An Anger Management Class
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:19:04 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt has bought anger management classes for Angelina Jolie to stop her from throwing knives at him when she gets cross.

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" actor - who raises six children with Angelina - is said to be terrified that her knife-throwing will get out of control, and is hoping his gift will help calm her down.

Kevin Federline Blindsided When Britney Spears Filed For Divorce
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:18:37 | Rate news: +0
Kevin Federline was "blindsided" when ex-wife Britney Spears filed for divorce. The 30-year-old dancer claims Britney secretly contacted a lawyer, leaving him unprepared when she asked for a permanent separation in 2006.

He said: "We were having complications. I didn't give her an ultimatum, but I was trying to work stuff out with her, and she didn't even talk to me or anything and went behind my back and filed for divorce. I was completely blindsided."

Jennifer Aniston Longing To Be A Mother
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:18:10 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Aniston "longs" to become a mother. The "Marley and Me" actress - who is currently dating musician John Mayer - is feeling broody and is keen to start a family as soon as possible.

She said: "I feel like becoming a mother is in my future and I'm on the verge of it in some ways - or it's something I long for."

Keanu Reeves Splurges At An Exclusive Indian Restaurant With His Friends
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:17:44 | Rate news: +0
Keanu Reeves splashed out $1,700 when he treated his friends to a feast of Indian food on Tuesday night. The "Speed" star - whose new movie "The Day The Earth Stood Still" will be released next week - took five of his closest pals to exclusive London restaurant Tamarind, where they racked up the enormous tab.

The group managed to eat 17 starters - including lamb, chicken, aloo tikka, salads and scallops - before continuing to the second course to enjoy a selection of spicy dishes such as lobster karikudi, murgh makhni, malai tikka and saag paneer.

Kate Moss Throwing A Party To Announce Her Pregnancy
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:17:17 | Rate news: +0
Kate Moss is reportedly throwing a party to announce she is pregnant. The supermodel - who already has a six-year-old daughter Lila Grace with ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack - is said to be planning to reveal her happy news at her Cotswolds country home on December 18.

It is believed she will gather all her close friends and family together to tell them she and partner Jamie Hince are having their first child together.

Kirsten Dunst Dating Director Jacob Soboroff
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:16:50 | Rate news: +0
Kirsten Dunst is dating director Jacob Soboroff. The "Spider-Man" star and the filmmaker's relationship blossomed into romance when they worked together on a new documentary about the U.S. presidential election voting system.

A source confirmed: "Yes, they're dating."

Oasis Rocker Noel Gallagher Wants To Be A Priest
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:16:23 | Rate news: +0
Noel Gallagher says he wants to be a priest. The Oasis guitarist - famed for his hard partying - believes he would be well-suited to a career in the Catholic Church if he wasn't a rock star.

He said: "I'd be a priest. I would bring a healthy dose of reality. Put your money in the basket and let's drink some wine."

Robbie Williams Duped By A Drug Dealer Into Smoking A Lump Of Rubber
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:15:57 | Rate news: +0
Robbie Williams once smoked a lump of rubber after mistaking it for cannabis. The reclusive star - who also claims he can roll a joint, a cigarette containing marijuana, with one hand while driving - admits he was duped by a drug dealer, but decided to try it anyway.

He said: "Once I bought a lump of resin and it was rubber from someone's shoe, so I smoked it anyway."

William Balfour Officially Charged With Murder Of Jennifer Hudson's Family
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:14:52 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Hudson brother-in-law has been officially charged with the murder of the actress' mother, brother and nephew.

William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer's sister Julia, was arrested for the October shootings on Monday. He was officially charged on Tuesday with the killings of Darnell Hudson Donerson, Jason Hudson and seven-year-old Julian King.

Queen Elizabeth Announces 14 New Government Bills Designed To Help People Cope With The Global Economic Crisis
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:14:25 | Rate news: +0
Britain's Queen Elizabeth announced 14 new government bills specifically designed to help people cope with the credit crunch in her annual speech Wednesday.

The queen, who wore a crown studded with nearly 3,000 diamonds and an ermine robe as she spoke from a gold throne in the House of Lords, detailed the ways the government are planning to cope with the global economic crisis.

Jamie Lynn Lipo -- Big, Fat Lies
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:04:57 | Rate news: +0
Sources tell TMZ Jamie Lynn Spears is swelling up with anger over one gossip mag's claims she had lipo while pregnant -- so much so that she may take legal action.We're told the story is "100% NOT true" -- that Jamie Lynn has never had lipo and would...

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Sean Avery: Gimme A Sloppy Second Chance!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:04:29 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Talk Sports

Hockey hothead Sean Avery is scrambling to make up for the foul he made about his ex girlfriend, Elisha Cuthbert by releasing this apology:"I would like to sincerely apologize for my off-color remarks to the press yesterday from Calgary.I...

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Pitt Understands Public Interest In His Family
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:02:44 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt has learned to accept the public interest in his family, putting the attention down to the fact his multi-cultural brood is so unusual.The Hollywood actor has six children with his partner, Angelina Jolie: adopted Maddox, seven, from Cambodia, Pax, four, from Vietnam, and Zahara, three, from Ethiopia. They’re also parents to biological offspring

Pitt Devastated By Mumbai Attacks
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:02:05 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has spoken of his shock over the recent terrorist attacks in India - as he and his partner ANGELINA JOLIE once stayed in one of the hotels which was targeted.Nearly 200 people were killed and hundreds injured in a series of attacks that began last Wednesday (26Nov08), with militants targeting hotels

Jolie-pitts Celebrated Obama Victory In Chicago
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:01:25 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt and his partner ANGELINA JOLIE were so keen to see BARACK OBAMA win the recent U.S. presidential election they flew to his Chicago, Illinois base to watch the votes roll in.Although both Pitt and Jolie - who spent most of this year (08) in Europe refused to join other celebrities by publicly endorsing

Tyler Perry Takes The Stand In Copyright Lawsuit (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:28:08 | Rate news: +0
AP - Actor-screenwriter Tyler Perry testified in a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday that he did not steal material from a woman's play for his blockbuster movie "Diary of a Mad Black Woman."

Rowling Offers Potter Fans A Gift With New Book (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:27:40 | Rate news: +0
AP - "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" (Children's High Level Group, $12.99, 111 pages), by J.K. Rowling: Just in time for the holidays, J.K. Rowling has given Harry Potter fans a little gift.

Celebrity Birthdays, December 4
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:24:09 | Rate news: +0
Happy Birthday to busty supermodel Tyra Banks (1973), Shawn Carter a.k.a. rapper Jay-Z (1970), My Cousin Vinny actress Marisa Tomei (1964), "The Big Lebowski" actor Jeff Bridges (1949),


Kevin Federline Talks About Britney Spears And Kids
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:10:38 | Rate news: +0
Kevin Federline, 30, has gained public attention because of his marriage with superstar Britney Spears 27, as well as their divorce. After Spears previously has opened up about he marriage to Federline, it's time for Federline to reveal all about his marriage and kids, Sean Preston Federline and Jayden James Federline. In an exclusive interview with People, he shares those two topics.

Lindsay Lohan Is Pissed With Facebook
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:10:11 | Rate news: +0
Thousands of people have had their Facebook accounts disabled or deleted, but now they've pissed off the wrong person. Lindsay Lohan is screaming blue murder because they disabled her account saying it was fake.

So Lohan wrote a long winded blog to her fans;

Danny Gans And His Cast Of Characters To Take Stage At The Encore Theater
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:09:33 | Rate news: +0
He has been named Las Vegas Best All Around Entertainer 11 times and he's bringing his award-winning show to the Encore Theater February 10, 2009. Who is he? He's the Man of Many Voices, Danny Gans.

Jessica Alba In Milan For Campari Calendar Launch
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:09:06 | Rate news: +0
Jessica Alba looked like she was wearing a red kite at the Campari calendar's red carpet launch in Milan. Alba's squid shaped dress turned a lot of heads, but for the wrong reason.

Speidi Baby!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:08:39 | Rate news: +0
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Mexico - either for love or publicity, whichever - and now that they're married (sorta?) they want to take that next step. Yes, you know where I'm going with this - the couple wants to get a rush start on a family.

Brits Lead Grammy Nominations
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:07:13 | Rate news: +0
British artists are leading the way at the upcoming Grammy Awards - acts including COLDPLAY, RADIOHEAD, LEONA LEWIS, ADELE and DUFFY have all received nominations for next year (09)’s ceremony.Coldplay’s Viva la Vida and Radiohead’s In Rainbows will go up against Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III, Ne-Yo’s Year of the Gentleman and Robert Plant and

Turner's Not Ill
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:06:35 | Rate news: +2
Tina Turner has blasted reports she’s touring with a high fever, insisting hospital reports are vastly overblown.The 69-year-old star was reportedly hospitalised over the weekend (29-30Nov08), but her representatives have denied the singer has anything worse than a sniffle.One spokesman says, "It is not true. She had a cold. She was never in the hospital."

The Things The Say:
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:04:41 | Rate news: +0
"SEAN PRESTON watches NASCAR. The kid wants to be race car driver. He gets in his car seat and says, ‘Daddy, go faster.’" Britney Spears eldest son is dreaming of a career as motor racing driver, according to his dad KEVIN FEDERLINE. (IG/PE/CL) WENN - SECOND - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 04 DECEMBER

Simpson Defence Seeks Minimum Term
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:04:03 | Rate news: +0
Lawyers for shamed former sports star O.J. Simpson have asked a judge to be lenient in his sentencing - because he is a "first time offender." In October (08) Simpson was found guilty on 12 counts of kidnapping and armed robbery, stemming from a heist at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

Baywatch Star Nolin Gives Birth
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:03:26 | Rate news: +0
Former BAYWATCH star Gena Lee NOLIN has given birth to her second child with her husband CALE HULSE.The actress and her hockey player partner welcomed Stella Monroe Hulse on Wednesday (03Dec08) morning, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz (3.3 kilograms).A representative for the star tells People.com, "Mom and baby are both healthy and doing very well.

Getty Recalls Baby's Fight For Life
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:02:47 | Rate news: +0
Actor Balthazar Getty didn’t have to dig too deep to play the anxious father of a sick infant for an upcoming episode of TV drama BROTHERS & SISTERS - he just recalled his own parenting nightmare.Getty’s Tommy Walker character discovers his baby daughter has a life threatening illness in the 7 December (08) episode, and

Aniston: 'let Me Announce My Own Pregnancy'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:02:05 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Aniston is ready to become a mum, but she fears the tabloids have ruined her big reveal.The actress, who is currently dating rocker John Mayer, is begging gossips and columnists to stop prematurely announcing her pregnancy - because she wants the happy news to be a big deal when she eventually does become a

Anne Heche Expecting A Baby With Trees Beau (e! Online)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:23:11 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Anne Heche may not have Men in Trees but she has babies coming out of the woodwork.

Aguilera: Another Working Mom On The Red Carpet (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:22:43 | Rate news: +0
AP - It's hard to be a working mom, even for Christina Aguilera

Jazmine Sullivan Hits It Big With 5 Grammy Nods (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:19:44 | Rate news: +0
AP - Jazmine Sullivan's first song was a No. 1 hit on the R&B and hip-hop charts, and her raspy voice has drawn her comparisons to Lauryn Hill Still, the singer-songwriter was struggling for name recognition in a crowded field of music newcomers.

Lawsuit: Kathie Lee's Music Ruined My Life
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:03:02 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Kathie Lee Gifford is under fire for allegedly not being able to come up with an original thought -- and stealing an idea for a horrible musical segment on "The Today Show."It's all over a segment called "Everyone Has a Story," in which people send...

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Pitt Defends Family Magazine Deals
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:02:04 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt has defended his and ANGELINA JOLIE’s decision to sell pictures of their family to magazines - insisting they wanted to "funnel the money into something good." In 2006 Pitt and Jolie struck a multi-million dollar with picture agency Getty, releasing the first shots of their first biological child, Shiloh, now two, in return

Spears' First Husband In Jail
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:01:25 | Rate news: +0
BRITNEY SPEARS’ first husband is behind bars in Los Angeles, serving a 10-day sentence for drink driving.Jason Alexander, who was married to Spears for just 55 hours at the beginning of 2004, was sentenced to jail time after failing to complete a court ordered alcohol rehabilitation program for a 2006 DUI arrest, according to America’s

Judge Signs Off On Mcdermott's Divorce (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:57:21 | Rate news: +0
AP - Dylan McDermott marriage will be officially over after the new year.

See Britney's 27th Birthday Party Pics! (e! Online)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:56:54 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Did your invite to Britney Spears  circus-themed 27th birthday bash get lost in the mail? It hurts, we know. But we've got the next best thing to actually being there-a gallery of snaps from inside her soiree!

Madonna Postpones Opening Concert In Argentina (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:56:16 | Rate news: +0
AP - Don't cry Argentina: Madonna has postponed the first of four shows in Buenos Aires.

Rock, Brosnan, Sarandon Line Up For Sundance (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:55:49 | Rate news: +0
AP - Films featuring Chris Rock Pierce Brosnan, Susan Sarandon, Paul Giamatti and Emily Watson are among those competing for top honors at January's Sundance Film Festival.

Defense Seeks Minimum 6-year Term For O.j. Simpson (reuters)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:55:21 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - O.J. Simpson lawyers have asked he receive the minimum sentence of six years in prison for his October robbery and kidnapping conviction, calling a recommendation of 18 years "inappropriate and knee-jerk."

Hudson's Estranged Brother-in-law Denied Bail; Prosecution Offers Motive (e! Online)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:54:43 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - A Chicago judge today denied bail to William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson estranged brother-in-law, whom cops arrested and charged this week with the tragic triple murders of the Oscar winner's family.

Katy Perry Cast Her Chest And She Liked It (e! Online)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:54:14 | Rate news: +1
E! Online - Wanna take home Katy Perry breasts?

Tori Amos Inks With Universal Republic (reuters)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:52:59 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Tori Amos has signed a deal with Universal Republic and is eyeing a late spring/early summer 2009 release for her tenth album.

Kevin Spacey To Host Short-film Festival (reuters)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:52:32 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Kevin Spacey will host the first annual MOFILM Mobile Short Film Festival at the Mobile World Congress event of GSMA, the global trade association representing mobile phone operators, manufacturers and suppliers.

Apnewsbreak: Andrews To Succeed Cronkite On Pbs (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:51:26 | Rate news: +0
AP - Julie Andrews is going from "The Sound of Music" to hosting one of music's biggest annual events.

Prosecutor: Jealousy Behind Hudson Family Killings (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:49:43 | Rate news: +0
AP - A prosecutor alleged Wednesday that Jennifer Hudson brother-in-law killed three of her relatives — with a gun stolen from one of the victims — because he was angry his estranged wife, the singer's sister, was dating another man.

Madonna's Argentina Gig Delayed By Equipment's Late Arrival (afp)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:49:05 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Pop superstar Madonna's opening concert Wednesday night in Buenos Aires has been postponed to Monday because her equipment and wardrobe did not arrive in time, an event organizer told AFP.

Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot In Beverly Hills (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:48:36 | Rate news: +0
AP - A publicist for Mark Ruffalo says the actor's brother is fighting for his life after being shot in Beverly Hills.

Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot In The Head, Hospitalized (e! Online)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:48:08 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Mark Ruffalo younger brother has been hospitalized in Los Angeles and listed in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head early Monday morning.

Trial Over Pickford Oscar Opens In La (ap)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:47:40 | Rate news: +0
AP - Jurors deciding the fate of Oscars awarded to silent film star Mary Pickford were treated during the trial's opening Wednesday to a taste of Hollywood, complete with props, fancy visuals and a little intrigue.

Seth Macfarlane Named The Smartest Person In Tv
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:45:37 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) - Who says cartoons are for kids? "Family Guy" and "American Dad" creator Seth MacFarlane tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the 25 smartest people in television.


K-fed: I'd Rather See My Kids Than Britney's Money
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:45:10 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) - Kevin Federline says money was no object in his custody battle with Britney Spears


Kid Rock Upset At Judge's Ruling
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:44:43 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kid Rock is upset that he can't pick the good deed that will serve as his punishment for a brawl at a Georgia Waffle House.


New Drama 'leverage' Lures Timothy Hutton Back To Tv
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:43:00 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Timothy Hutton is unshaven, uncombed and dressed down in a T-shirt and sweat pants, but he can be forgiven the grooming and fashion violations.


Jessica Simpson Goes Back To School
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:42:32 | Rate news: +0
Pop star Jessica Simpson is heading back to school - and she wants to study religion.


Review: 'frost/nixon' Depicts Tense Tv Showdown
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:42:06 | Rate news: +0
"No holds barred," Richard Nixon urges to David Frost as the two prepare to sit down for a series of interviews in 1977.


Jennifer Hudson's In-law Was Angered By Wife's Dating
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:41:00 | Rate news: +0
CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors allege Jennifer Hudson estranged brother-in-law killed three family members because he was angry the singer's sister was dating another man.


Paula Abdul Is Selling Her 'suicide' House
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:40:33 | Rate news: +0
Singer Paula Abdul is selling her Los Angeles home, less than a month after a fan committed suicide outside her front gates.


Kristen Stewart Plays Joan Jett In New Biopic
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:40:06 | Rate news: +0
Twilight star Kristen Stewart has been tapped to play rock icon Joan Jett in a forthcoming biopic about the 1980s star.


Haley Joel Osment Quit Booze After Dui Arrest
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:39:39 | Rate news: +0
Former child star Haley Joel Osment quit alcohol at the age of 18, after he was caught driving drunk in Hollywood in 2006.


Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart At 'twilight' Uk Premiere (pics)
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:39:12 | Rate news: +2
Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are seen here at the movie's British premiere on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, both were dressed in black and Pattinson sported his trademark unwashed hair.


Jessica Alba Shows Off Her Post-baby Shape In Campari Calendar
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:37:29 | Rate news: +1
New mom 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,


Jim Morrison's Father Dies
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:36:25 | Rate news: +0
Late Doors star Jim Morrison father has died, aged 89. Rear Admiral George Morrison died of natural causes on November 17. A veteran of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941,


Miranda Kerr Wanted Career With More 'substance'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:34:43 | Rate news: +0
Australian model Miranda Kerr was desperate to turn the page on her career before penning her new self-help book - because she wanted a job with more "substance."


Beyonce And Solange 'bring Hope To The Holidays' On Fuse
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:34:16 | Rate news: +0
Fuse celebrates the holidays with a Knowles sisters' intimate hometown performance – "Beyoncé and Solange: Hope for the Holidays." The concert will benefit the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund to aid Texas victims of Hurricane Ike


"family Guy" Creator Watches Dumbass Crash Car
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:19:48 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird Seth MacFarlane was a witness to a car wreck in Hollywood last night -- no one was injured, but someone's badass ride got all busted up by some schmuck who lacked parking skills.Thankfully, the "Family Guy" creator was there for the Brian...

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Alanis Suffers From Scarlett Fever
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:18:44 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Want to know the best way to get Alanis Morissette to never speak to you again: Try asking her if she likes the music of her ex-fiance's new wife, Scarlett Johansson See Also Alanis -- From Angry Rocker to Soccer Mom...

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Jessica Alba: Guerilla Terrorist?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:18:17 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Jessica Alba We're Just Sayin'

Here's actress Jessica Alba (left) shopping in Paris on Wednesday -- and kidnapped heiress turned Symbionese Liberation Army member Patty Hearst (right) back in 1974.One of them is often photographed looking angry.We're just saying'.See Also ...

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No Bail For William Balfour
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:17:39 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Jennifer Hudson Looks like William Balfour really isn't going anywhere anytime soon, as a judge just denied him bail at a hearing in Chicago.Prosecutors revealed they found gunshot residue on the steering wheel of the car Balfour drove to the Hudson house. They also...

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Amy Adams -- Someone's Gotta Dirty Mind!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:17:12 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

The incredibly sweet Amy Adams is known for being Disney's newest princess -- but for a brief moment last night in NYC she was almost as dirty as one of those cockroaches she sang with in "Enchanted."

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Curb Your Enpoosiasm -- Toilet Humor Time!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:16:44 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Our photog was boweled over by Jeff Garlin and Larry David outside a gas station bathroom in L.A. yesterday -- in fact, we're their new #1 and #2 fans!!! See Also "Enthusiasm" Star: TMZ Makes Pople Stopid...

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Beverly Hills Shooting -- Actor's Bro Clings To Life
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:16:18 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Nurse! Mark Ruffalo brother is clinging to life right now after he was shot in the head in Beverly Hills Monday. Police sources tell TMZ Scott Ruffalo was the victim of a "suspicious shooting" that took place in his own Beverly Hills apartment. We're also...

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Queen Elizabeth: This Is How She Rolls
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:15:51 | Rate news: +0
Her Royal Highness don't sit on chrome dubs -- Queen Liz's ride comes with gold-plated 52s. This morning, her Majesty kept it real old school.See Also Queen Elizabeth Picks an Heir...

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When Your Sister Has A Sex Tape...
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:15:13 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Kim Kardashian ...it's gotta be the last thing on Earth you would ever wanna see -- but when we found Kim Kardashian brother in Beverly Hills yesterday, we asked him about it anyway. Robert should praise Jebus Reggie Miller happened to walk by -- 'cause that was...

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Tmz Tv Tonite -- Royally Flushed
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:14:47 | Rate news: +0
Tonight on TMZ TV -- Has Lindsay Lohan sobriety gone down the toilet? Did Jeff Garlin and Larry David go number one or number two? And when did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer become so pissy?Check your local listings....

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Hudson Murders -- A Motive Emerges
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:14:19 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Jennifer Hudson The motive for the murder of Jennifer Hudson family could be plain ol' -- but deadly -- jealousy, according to prosecutors.William Balfour, they allege, warned estranged wife Julia Hudson, Jennifer's sister, he would "harm" her family if she...

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Rudolph The Red-nosed Brit Hater
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:13:52 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Britney Spears Holidaze

Don't expect Britney Spears to join in any reindeer games this Christmas -- Santa's #1 fog light has nothing but toxic feelings for the comeback kid.

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Hairy Pit Syndrome -- Not Just Beyonce's Problem
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:13:24 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Beauty

According to Gabrielle Union Miss Knowles isn't the only actress in "Cadillac Records" whose pits need a date with the sharp end of a razor blade.See Also Whose Hairy Armpit?...

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Lawsuit: Workin' For Trump Is No Potty!
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:12:57 | Rate news: +0
One pissed off former employee of Donald Trump L.A. golf club claims working for his facility is the same as stitching shoes in a foreign sweatshop -- meaning no lunch or bathroom breaks allowed during work hours.Former hostess Lucy Messerschmidt...

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Pitt Pokes Fun At Clooney's Sexuality
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:12:25 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt has poked fun at pal GEORGE CLOONEY’s sexuality in an effort to get the movie star to make a first-time appearance on U.S. talk show ELLEN.Pitt made his debut on comedienne Ellen De Generes’ show on Wednesday (03Dec08) via satellite from New Orleans, Louisiana, and gave the host tips on to how to

Wood Reconnects With Her Estranged Dad Over Manson Split
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:11:46 | Rate news: +0
Evan Rachel WOOD turned to her estranged dad following her split from boyfriend MARILYN MANSON - and ended a long rift dating back to her childhood.The 21-year-old actress flew back to her childhood home in North Carolina to spend the recent Thanksgiving holiday (27Nov08) with her father Ira.And the pair got on so well, Wood

Dunst Finds Love Again
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:11:07 | Rate news: +0
Kirsten Dunst is back on the dating scene after breaking up with ’secret’ boyfriend JUSTIN LONG - the SPIDER-MAN star is reportedly romancing filmmaker JACOB SOBOROFF.The 26-year-old actress is working with Soboroff on a documentary about voting, and the two have become more than close friends, according to U.S.reports.A source tells Life & Style magazine,

Britney's Former Assistant Speaks Out
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:10:28 | Rate news: +0
BRITNEY SPEARS’ cousin ALLI SIMS has spoken for the first time about her ousting as the pop star’s assistant, insisting her former boss isn’t ready for a comeback.Sims was one of the people dismissed by Spears’ father Jamie when he took control of the singer’s personal and professional affairs in February (08), and she’s still

Technical Difficulties Ruin Celine's Comeback
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:09:49 | Rate news: +1
Celine Dion was forced to halt her Los Angeles concert at the Staples Center for 30 minutes on Tuesday night (02Dec08) due to a technical glitch.The apologetic singer told the sold out audience she needed to let technicians attend to some issues 45 minutes into her show, before dashing off the stage.Crew members then appeared

West Takes Heartbreak To The Top Of The U.s. Charts
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:09:11 | Rate news: +0
Kanye West has stormed back to the top of the U.S. album chart, beating GUNS N’ ROSES to number one.West’s 808s & Heartbreak becomes the rapper’s third chart-topping album after selling 450,000 copies in its first week on release.And Guns N’ Roses didn’t even make the new number two spot with their comeback album Chinese

Faith No More Dismiss Comeback Rumours
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:07:54 | Rate news: +0
Eighties rockers FAITH NO MORE have dismissed rumours they are planning a reunion, 10 years after splitting.Bandmembers went their separate ways in 1998, a year after the release of the group’s final LP, Album of the Year - which went on to sell 1.5 million copies worldwide.Since the split, frontman Mike Patton has gone onto

Scherzinger: 'long Distance Relationship With Hamilton Is Hard'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:06:37 | Rate news: +0
PUSSYCAT DOLLS star Nicole Scherzinger relies on phonecalls and impromptu visits from boyfriend LEWIS HAMILTON to keep their romance alive - because they are both so busy with their careers.The singer has been dating the British Formula 1 ace since they met last year (07), but they’re often apart because of their work.Scherzinger says, "It’s

Jamie Lynn Has Tummy Trimming Treatment - Reports
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:05:58 | Rate news: +0
Jamie Lynn SPEARS has undergone a secret fat-reducing cosmetic procedure, according to U.S. tabloid reports.Both Star magazine and the National Enquirer allege 17-year-old Spears has had her tummy trimmed by soy-based injections that dissolve fat.The Enquirer claims the former star of Zooey 101 underwent the procedure recently, at a clinic in Nevada; but Star claims

Mckidd To Play Thor?
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:05:19 | Rate news: +0
TRAINSPOTTING star Kevin McKidd has emerged as the favourite to play action hero THOR in a new Marvel movie.The Scottish actor, who has found TV success in America on Grey’s Anatomy and Rome, is in talks to play the title character in Marvel’s upcoming live-action superhero movie.James Bond star Daniel Craig reportedly turned down the

Knight Rider Stars Sacked
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:04:41 | Rate news: +0
SYDNEY TAMILA POITIER and X-MEN star Bruce Davison have been axed from the KNIGHT RIDER remake in an effort to keep costs down on the show.The pair completed the first 13 episodes of the TV series but they won’t be back, according to U.S. tabloid the Globe.Show producer Scott Thompson tells the publication, "It’s a

Kids Tv Taught Sheen To Mimic
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:04:02 | Rate news: +0
FROST/NIXON star Michael Sheen learned how to impersonate famous figures on the big screen, by watching kids TV with his young daughter.The British actor, who famously portrayed ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2006 film The Queen, plays veteran journalist David Frost in the new movie, and admits he became an expert in mimicking other

Tomlin Picks A New Elephant Fight
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:03:24 | Rate news: +0
Actress Lily Tomlin is leading a new crusade to halt a $42 million (GBP28 million) elephant enclosure at Los Angeles Zoo.The 9 To 5 star has joined with California animal rights activists in an effort to force zoo bosses to save the bulk of the cash and use some of it to relocate their longtime

Uncle Leo's Fame Surprises Winslet's Daughter
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:02:46 | Rate news: +0
KATE WINSLET’s daughter was so stunned to see a photo of her ‘Uncle Leo’ on the cover of a New York newspaper, she insisted on keeping a copy to show her favourite relative.Winslet didn’t have the heart to explain that ‘Uncle Leo’ was actually a megastar called Leonardo DiCaprio The British actress recalls, "There was a

Spears On Course For Her Fifth U.s. Number One Album
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:02:07 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears is on course to claim her fifth number one album in America as her CIRCUS threatens to limit KANYE WEST’s reign on the Billboard chart to just a week.Countdown experts predict Spears’ sixth studio album will match last week’s sales of West’s 808s & Heartbreak, which debuted at number one on Wednesday (03Dec08),

Getty: 'i Should Have Defended Miller'
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:01:27 | Rate news: +0
Actor BALTHAZAR GETTY regrets not standing up for girlfriend Sienna Miller and his wife ROSETTA when the media took aim at them over his alleged infidelities.Getty feels both women were treated unfairly by the tabloids when news of his romance with Brit Miller first surfaced earlier this year (08) - and now he wishes he

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