WEBISODE 12/29/08   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 Monday's show should be!

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Jessica Simpson Dallas Cowboy boyfriend Tony Romo collapsed yesterday after his team was defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles. ESPN reports that Romo collapsed in the shower. The medical staff brought in a stretcher but Romo refused it and walked out on his own. Sources tell ESPN that the quarterback suffered a rib injury in the second half of the game. The Cowboys lost to the Eagles 44 to 6.

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Reuters - Rock guitarist Delaney Bramlett, who collaborated with such artists as George Harrison and Eric Clapton, died in a Los Angeles hospital following gallbladder surgery. He was 69.
AP - An audience of almost 3,000 clapped and cheered as Woody Allen and his jazz band gave their first ever concert in Poland on Sunday.
Reuters - Tom Cruise has defied expectations and won favorable reviews from German critics for his portrayal of a Prussian army officer who tried to assassinate Hitler in 1944 in the Hollywood film "Valkyrie."
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood had a happy holiday with a huge Christmas weekend as movies from Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and Adam Sandler all opened strongly.


WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An audience of almost 3,000 clapped and cheered as filmmaker Woody Allen and his jazz band gave their first ever concert in Poland on Sunday.


Hollywood movie star Tom Cruise is planning to have seven more kids with his wife Katie Holmes.


Eva Longoria Parker can't wait to start a family with her sports star husband Tony Parker - despite constantly having to deny media reports she is pregnant.


Courteney Cox insists she's "lucky" to call her Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston a pal - because the pair have helped each other through so many life-changing experiences.


Lindsay Lohan girlfriend Samantha Ronson has slammed the actress' father Michael for claiming the DJ has been impersonating his daughter online.


Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm is nervous about giving birth to her first child because ex-bandmate Melanie Brown has frightened her with hospital horror stories.


Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills is facing a court battle with her former nanny - following allegations she was made to go far beyond her duties as their daughter's caretaker.


Courtney Love has confronted animal rights activists head-on - defending her right to wear fur during a foul-mouthed rant on her Internet blog.


Keyshia Cole wore a black, rhinestone encrusted leotard that showed off her legs at the WGCI Big Jam in Chicago this weekend.


The Girls Next Door episode with Hef's ex-girlfriend Barbi Benton always turns out to be interesting, and this week's episode should surely deliver.


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AFP - Japanese pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki hopes to appear as scheduled on one of the country's most-watched New Year's eve countdown television programmes after injuring her hand in a fall, her agency said Monday.
AP - Dustin Hoffman Dennis Hopper, Dakota Fanning and Sarah Silverman are set to join the star-studded list of presenters at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Britney Spears New Years' resolution is to stop biting her nails. The "Womanizer" singer is determined to take better care of her hands next year as she loves having long, painted nails.

She said: "Next year, I have to learn to stop biting my nails!"
Joss Stone is dating a builder. The 21-year-old millionaire has been secretly romancing Danny Radford - a "down-to-earth party boy" who still lives with his parents - for several months.

A previously unseen photo of the singer licking the 19-year-old - who lives near Joss' Devon home - at a Halloween party this year has confirmed the relationship.
Kate Moss lost the $4,500 ring her boyfriend bought her for Christmas. The British supermodel was given the jewelry by Kills rocker Jamie Hince - who had the silver band, which has a blue stone and is supposed to have protective powers, made for her during his band's North American tour - but misplaced it just hours after receiving it.
Madonna's new boyfriend is a secret porn star. Brazilian model Jesus Luz, 20, guest starred in an erotic movie just weeks before meeting the 50-year-old singer - who is in the process of divorcing British director Guy Ritchie - at a magazine photo shoot.

His appearance in "Hostel" - a late night Brazilian TV series in which a trio of actresses bring to life sexual fantasies sent in by viewers - saw him portray Diogo, a drunken man who passes out at a party he is attending with his girlfriend.
Kate Beckinsale has a "family with two dads." The actress, who is married to director Len Wiseman, says her nine-year-old daughter Lily - her child with former boyfriend Michael Sheen - is comfortable with their unconventional arrangements and describes it as "a modern dream come true."

She explained: "We're a family with two dads. Somehow it all works out. Lily walks around the house going, 'Daddy!' and several people say, 'Yes?' It's kind of funny. 'No, not you, the other one!'"
Moby wanted to be a scientist when he was a child. The "Play" hitmaker considered several career paths when he was growing up, before settling on the music business after being inspired by punk band the Sex Pistols.

He said: "Up until I was 13 I wanted to be a scientist. Any type of scientist would have been good. After 13, I really wanted to be a guitar player. I saw a Sid Vicious video and it scared me so much I decided to form a punk rock band."
Eva Mendes thinks Liam Gallagher is one of the "sexiest men alive." The actress has a huge crush on the Oasis frontman and admits one of the best moments of her life was meeting the Manchester rocker - who is married to former All Saints singer Nicole Appleton - backstage after at a concert in Los Angeles.

Eva - who is dating producer George Gargurevich - gushed: "Liam is definitely one of the sexiest men alive. I love Oasis, but I also love The Stone Roses and The Smiths. I've always had a strong affinity to Manchester."
Nicole Richie is addicted to sending sexy text messages. The star - who has a 10-month-old daughter Harlow with partner Joel Madden - can't resist telling Joel all her steamy bedroom fantasies when they are apart.

Nicole's former bodyguard said: "She is a pistol who says exactly what is on her mind. When she is not with Joel, she is constantly sending sexy text messages, telling him what she is wearing and what she wants to do with him when she gets home."
Hugh Jackman was left red-faced after fainting on the first day of filming "Australia." The actor, who returned to his native country to star in the movie alongside Nicole Kidman, admits shooting his first scene proved too much after he spent hours in the extreme heat.

He said: "I collapsed on pretty much on the first day of filming. Which was not the most macho way to start. It was incredibly hot and I was on a horse waiting to shoot a scene with cattle. About 30 minutes later and I said, 'Do you think we are nearly ready to go? It is pretty hot out here.
Victoria Silvstedt says wearing high shoes keeps her in shape. The former Playboy Playmate credits her enviable figure to the "high-heel workout," claiming tottering in vertiginous footwear helps her legs stay toned.

When asked what the secret was to her amazing body, Victoria replied: "How I stay in shape? 12 hours a day in heels, I'm, literally moving all day long in heels. When I'm not working I do go to the gym and do my cardio but nothing beats the high-heel workout!"
Tom Cruise wants 10 children. The "Valkyrie" actor - who already has a two-year-old daughter Suri with wife Katie Holmes and two adopted children, Isabella, 16, and Connor, 13, with ex-wife Nicole Kidman - plans to have an enormous family.

He said: "I want 10 children. I love kids. But I feel really fortunate to have the teenagers and a two-and-a-half-year-old. It's a great dynamic."
Zac Efron wants to meet Johnny Depp and "pick his brain." The "High School Musical" star is determined to shed his clean cut image and become known as a serious actor, just like his idol Johnny.

He said: "I would love to just sit down and talk with Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp and pick their brains about their early careers. They do it because they love it, not because they enjoy being famous. You have to have good foresight and be really careful. If you don't adapt and learn at a very young age, you can really mess up."
Christina Aguilera Clothing Line Topshop December 28th, 2008 Sir Phillip Green, creator of the U.K.'s popular Topshop fashion house, is reportedly courting pint-sized pop powerhouse Christina Aguilera in hopes of convincing the 28-year-old Grammy Award-winning songstress to create a collection for his label.
Christina Aguilera is reportedly close to signing a fashion deal with clothing chain TopShop. Owner Philip Green is so interested in the image reflected by the pop singer that he allegedly asks her to design a new collection for the label.
Devyne Stevens' held a 007 Black Tie Holiday Affair. In true UpFront Entertainment fashion Atlanta's movers and shakers came out to support one of their own. Spotted on the red carpet were label mate Akon, Jermaine Dupri Jazze Pha, Vawn, Sheree Whitfield, Kenny Burns, Frank Ski and Usher.
Researchers found model, who was voted the sexiest woman in the world in 2005, has a curvy shape most ladies dream of.

Cameron Diaz's long legs and Friends star Jennifer Aniston's hair were also on most women's wish list.

The most coveted face was said to be that of Tomb Raider actress Angelina Jolie, while Aussie popstar Kylie Minogue had their favourite bottom.
Former SPICE GIRL MELANIE CHISHOLM is nervous about giving birth to her first child - because ex-bandmate Melanie Brown has frightened her with hospital horror stories.The British singer is expecting her first child in February (09), and is the last of the Girl Power troupe to become a mum.But despite the star’s excitement about her
Eva Longoria PARKER can’t wait to start a family with her sports star husband TONY PARKER - despite constantly having to deny media reports she is pregnant.The Desperate Housewives star has repeatedly been at the centre of pregnancy rumours after she piled on the pounds for her role in the hit U.S. show.Basketball star Parker
GOSSIP GIRL star ED WESTWICK was left red-faced after meeting David Beckham in a bathroom - because he was too starstruck to speak to the soccer ace.The British actor, 21, grew up watching Beckham play for U.K. soccer giant Manchester United, and idolised the star throughout his teens.But when he finally got the chance to
Courteney Cox insists she’s "lucky" to call her FRIENDS co-star JENNIFER ANISTON a pal - because the pair have helped each other through so many life-changing experiences.The actress, 44, claims Aniston - godmother to her four-year-old daughter Coco - still visits every week - and insists the pair’s bond has deepened over the years.She tells
Happy Birthday to "American Idol" runner-up LaToya London (1978), baseball player Richie Sexson (1974), Closer actor Jude Law (1972), Matrix director/writer Andy Wachowski (1967), "Becker" actor Ted Danson (1947),


Reuters - Rock guitarist Delaney Bramlett, who collaborated with such artists as George Harrison and Eric Clapton, died in a Los Angeles hospital following gallbladder surgery. He was 69.
"Dancing with the Stars" professional dancer Mark Ballas was reportedly injured while performing on tour and will take time off to recover. The 22-year-old dancer announced Saturday night during a show in Los Angeles that he had suffered a groin injury and will need to take "a couple of weeks" off to heal, People magazine reports. Ballas grimaced in pain as he apologized to the Staples Center crowd for not being able to give his all, while still managing a spirited performance with his partner Kristi Yamaguchi as well as a crowd-pleasing, high-energy hip-hop routine with fellow pros Lacey Schwimmer and Derek Hough, People said. Ballas is participating in Dancing with the Stars: The Tour, appearing in cities across the United States, and he plans to return to the highly-rated ABC show for its eighth season, beginning March 9.

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John Mayer reveals his favorite things of 2008. Fall Out Boy musician Pete Wentz asked Mayer to give a list of five things, moments, people, music, movies, books or art that stood out to him in 2008. Wentz posted the list along with several others on his blog. Mayer's list consisted of: Apple TV and group YouTubing, E-Flite MCX remote control helicopters, Kings of Leon's Only By the Night album, wireless Internet on airplanes and President-Elect Barack Obama. Other people to give Wentz their lists included hip hop artist Pharrell Williams and Gym Class Heroes musician and boyfriend to Katy Perry, Travis McCoy.

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AP - An audience of almost 3,000 clapped and cheered as filmmaker Woody Allen and his jazz band gave their first ever concert in Poland on Sunday.
AP - It proved to be more than a joke when David Letterman said in late September that "the road to the White House runs through me."
AP - An audience of almost 3,000 clapped and cheered as Woody Allen and his jazz band gave their first ever concert in Poland on Sunday.
David Beckham will reportedly be surrounded by Dubai's biggest ever security operation when he arrives in the Middle East next week.


Heath Ledger death has topped a poll of the most important showbiz events of 2008.


Hollywood actor Jay Mohr has filed legal papers for an unusual request - the star wants his wife's surname added to his own.


Pop superstar Madonna and her estranged husband Guy Ritchie set aside their differences to spend the holiday season with their children.


Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is terrified she will join the "27 Club" - the tragic group of rock stars who died in their prime.


Kate Beckinsale walked away from the 'Underworld' series but now says she wants to do more action films and she's interested in the Catwoman role in the new 'Batman' movie. She told MTV.com that if given the chance to play Catwoman, she would jump at it: "Absolutely, that would be awesome. I'd love to do that."

"One of the things I've done wrong with my career is not have a massive game plan for it. I was very surprised to ever find myself even considered for an action movie," she says of 'Underworld,' which was directed by her husband, Len Wiseman.
Complete with a Breathe Right strip, Michael Jordan's wagging tongue and a music player full of Paul Shaffer's greatest hits -- a fit-looking David Letterman went for a jog in St. Barts this weekend.See Also Letterman Cracks Open Hathaway's Ex...

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Classical singer Katherine Jenkins came under fire from animal rights activists as she opened the winter sale at luxury London department store Harrods because the retailer sells fur.The Welsh star, 28, was booed as she arrived at the famous store in London’s Knightsbridge on Saturday (27Dec08) to officially open the post-Christmas sales.Anti-animal cruelty advocates took
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is not preparing to wed her boyfriend TOM BRADY, according to the sport star’s father.The Brazilian beauty reportedly got engaged to Brady following his proposal on a private jet that took off from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey and landed in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday (24Dec08).Brady packed the plane with four dozen
LINDSAY LOHAN’s dad MICHAEL has threatened to release a plethora of evidence in a bid to prove SAMANTHA RONSON is a bad influence on his famous daughter.The Mean Girls star took to her MySpace blog earlier this week (begs22Dec08) to share her shock at finding out Michael had allegedly fathered a lovechild during his marriage
Pop superstar MADONNA and her estranged husband GUY RITCHIE set aside their differences to spend the holiday season with their children.The family enjoyed a ’split’ Christmas day (25Dec08) in Britain - film director Ritchie stayed at the family’s country estate in Wiltshire, England with sons David, three, and Rocco, eight, while Madonna spent the day
Soccer superstar David Beckham has stepped down from his role as the face of soft drink giant Pepsi - after ten years of starring in the global brand’s advertising campaigns.The 33-year-old announced he has walked away from his big money deal with Pepsi - which reportedly earned the star $3.5 million (£2 million) a year.Beckham
PRIVATE PRACTICE star Kate Walsh has counterfiled for divorce - two weeks after her husband ALEX YOUNG submitted paperwork for a split.The couple’s troubled relationship was made public earlier this month (Dec08) when 20th Century Fox executive Young began legal proceedings for a divorce, after just 15 months of marriage.But the star has now filed
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is terrified she will join the "27 Club" - the tragic group of rock stars who died in their prime.The Rehab hitmaker has fought a public battle against drink and drug addictions and last month (Nov08) spent time in hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to medication.Now a former aide to
THE X FACTOR winner ALEXANDRA BURKE has kept her place at the top of the U.K.singles chart with her cover of LEONARD COHEN’s HALLELUJAH.The 2008 British TV talent show winner beat her 2006 counterpart Leona Lewis, who occupies second place with her cover of Snow Patrol’s Run, while R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles took third with
LAW & ORDER star S. Epatha MERKERSON is the subject of a $220,000 (£150,000) lawsuit for allegedly failing to hand over a cut of her earnings on the hit show.Bosses at The Gersh Agency insist the crime drama’s 15-year veteran broke an agreement to pay them 10 per cent of the $2,229,084 (£1,528,605.50) she has
DUKES OF HAZZARD star John Schneider is mourning the loss of his stolen puppies after an unsuccessful appeal for their safe return by Christmas.Thieves nabbed the actor’s Cadillac Escalade SUV earlier this month (Dec08), while the Yorkiepoo and Yorkshire Terrier - which Schneider planned to give to his children for Christmas - were in the
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson hates her sex symbol status - and can’t wait to shed the image in later life for heavier roles.The Lost In Translation beauty, 24, finds it hard to receive plaudits for her glamorous looks - preferring to concentrate on her acting credentials.And Johansson, who recently wed Canadian heartthrob Ryan Reynolds, wants
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’S ex-wife Heather Mills is facing a court battle with her former nanny - following allegations she was made to go far beyond her duties as their daughter’s caretaker.Sara Trumble resigned from her post as nanny to Beatrice - Mills’ daughter with McCartney - in September (08).According to British tabloid the Sunday Mirror,
Actress KATE WINSLET has credited Leonardo DiCaprio with helping her get over her weight issues - after he confronted her 10 years ago on the set of their film TITANIC.The pair teamed up for the first time since the 1997 blockbuster for new movie Revolutionary Road.Winslet is adamant DiCaprio’s pep talk on the set of