AFP - British tycoon Richard Branson conceded defeat Friday in his bid to break the transatlantic sailing record after his yacht was damaged by high waves and strong gales.
AP - Kid Rock and his Made in Detroit apparel line are working with Wayne State University to help start a college scholarship fund for area music students.
AFP - Italian tenor Gianni Raimondi, who sang with diva Maria Callas and other opera legends, has died aged 85, Milan's La Scala opera house said Friday.
A man named in a lawsuit alongside TV host Jay Leno over a stolen vintage car has committed suicide.


SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Matt Damon is honored that the most recent celebrity of the presidential campaign — "Joe the Plumber" — dropped his name in an interview.


Supermodel Carol Alt has blamed her battle with cervical and uterine cancer for causing her divorce from former professional hockey player Ron Greschner, according to new court documents.


Country rocker Toby Keith is voting Republican in the forthcoming U.S. presidential election, after candidate John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin seduced him into switching his allegiance.


OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Country music star Carrie Underwood now has a double. Underwood visited Madame Tussauds in New York on Thursday to help unveil a wax figure of herself.


NEW YORK (AP) - Appearing as President Bush on the primetime edition of "Saturday Night Live," Will Ferrell offered his political "strategery" to Tina Fey's Sarah Palin.


Canadian actress Caroline Rhea has given birth to her first child with her longtime boyfriend, comedian Costaki Economopoulos.


Josh Brolin insists America's current economic crisis is good for him because he's making big bucks from his sideline career as a stock broker.


Comic book legend Stan Lee has hinted his hit Spider-Man franchise may follow in the footsteps of the James Bond movies - by carrying on for years to come.


Lake Bell was a slender figure of beauty and bursting color at the New York City premiere of the movie "Pride and Glory" held on October 15. To be the belle is to be Lake. They go hand in hand.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Desperate Housewives" actor Gale Harold is out of intensive care and improving daily at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering serious injuries in a motorcycle accident.


Vanessa Williams has come out in defense of Lindsay Lohan following reports her recent stint on Ugly Betty was marred by infighting and diva antics.


Supermodel Heidi Klum has given U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama another big celebrity boost by revealing she'll be using her first vote in America to vote for him.


The Hills star Heidi Montag has had her clothing line with U.S. brand Anchor Blue scrapped - just seven months after its launch.


Actress Mena Suvari flew to Italy on Thursday to plan her 2010 wedding to Simone Sestito - after deciding her fiancé's homeland is the perfect place to walk down the aisle.


TV presenter Star Jones has filed a lawsuit against the condo board of her New York apartment - insisting her home has become uninhabitable.


Harrison Ford has landed at the top of a new list of the best movie presidents.


Lindsay Lohan teenage sister Ali is requesting permission from a Los Angeles court to work in the city during the school term.


DETROIT (AP) - Kid Rock and his Made in Detroit apparel line are working with Wayne State University to help start a college scholarship fund for area music students.


Country star Carrie Underwood has laughed off reports of a feud with Jessica Simpson insisting she has nothing against the singer/actress for dating her ex Tony Romo.


Heidi Klum says the unsightly grazes on her knees are down to "rug burn."

The Victoria's Secret model - who raises three children with her husband, British singer Seal - admits she incurred the marks on her legs, which she has insured for a staggering $2 million, while shooting a commercial.
Gavin Rossdale wants his wife Gwen Stefani to dress up as a blood-soaked nurse. The rocker admits he is too shy to don a costume this Halloween, but fantasizes about seeing Gwen in a sexy medical uniform.

He said: "She is really good at that dressing up stuff. I'm English so we're too uptight to be good at that stuff. I'd like us to dress as a doctor and nurse but covered in blood. That's great. So anything to do with blood would probably be good."
Lily Allen thought Mark Ronson was gay when she first met him. The "Smile" singer - who collaborated with the producer on a cover of the Kaiser Chiefs' hit track "Oh My God" - admits she was stunned when she found out Mark was heterosexual.

She said: "I met Mark at a club night in London called YOYO. I thought he was cute, but assumed he was gay. I remember being shocked when I was introduced to his girlfriend at the time!"
Ricky Gervais claims he injected his dog with Botox. The "Ghost Town" actor said the cosmetic treatment - which smoothes wrinkles - made it impossible for his beloved pet to move its face.

He joked: "I gave my Labrador Botox injections, now it has a shiny face. It looks lovely. It can't smile or talk as well. Well, it could never really talk - dogs can't talk."
Madonna is having Kabbalah "anger management" counseling to deal with her rage at estranged husband Guy Ritchie.

The singer has been accompanied on the North American leg of her "Sticky and Sweet" tour by a counselor representing the mystical offshoot of Judaism, of which she is a follower.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes bought a New York apartment and turned it into a playroom for their daughter Suri.

The Hollywood couple have reportedly been purchasing several apartments in the 12-storey building, and thought two-year-old Suri could benefit from a bigger area to keep her toys in.
Geri Halliwell is "desperate" to get George Clooney and Brad Pitt to star in her new film. The former Spice Girl has revealed her plans to cast the Hollywood heartthrobs in the upcoming animated adaptation of her children's books "Ugenia Lavender."

She said: "I have not met Brad Pitt so realistically he's unlikely to take part but I am desperate to get the gorgeous George on board."
Guy Ritchie enjoyed an evening out with actors Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. Thursday night.

The film director - who announced last week he and Madonna are getting a divorce after nearly eight years of marriage - smiled as he was photographed arriving at his close friend Sam Taylor Wood's art exhibition at London's White Cube gallery wearing an argyle-print jumper, jeans and a flat cap.
Vanessa Hudgens thought Zac Efron was "a really cool guy" when she first met him.

The "High School Musical" actress - who has been dating her co-star for over two years - was instantly attracted to him when they were introduced on the set of their first movie in 2006.
Miley Cyrus, 15, says the age difference between her and her 20-year-old boyfriend does "not really worry" her.

The "Hannah Montana" star refused to reveal details of her romantic involvement with underwear model Justin Gaston, but said she is very close to the long-haired hunk.
Paris Hilton has made a music video to accompany her presidential campaign. The hotel heiress is surrounded by hunky secret service men dressed in suits in "Paris For President" - which will be available in full on Swaghousemedia.com from Sunday - and she is seen cavorting in a white and silver cut-away swimsuit.

Speaking about the video, Paris said: "It's a really cute idea. Tinkerbell's in it and my secret service dudes. And I have my old white-haired dude. It's fun, it's going to be a hot video."
Dita Von Teese is going to dress up as a "normal girl" for Halloween.

The burlesque beauty - who is famous for her pale skin, red lipstick, raven black hair and love of vintage clothing - jokes no-one will recognize her if she makes herself look ordinary.
Angelina Jolie children continually ask why she and Brad Pitt aren't married like the characters in animated movie "Shrek."

"The Changeling" actress - who has three-month-old twins, a biological two-year-old daughter and three adopted children with partner Brad - admits the couple have "done everything backwards" by having children before they got married, but insists she is in no rush to tie the knot despite pressure from her kids.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Kids, Britney Spears Hot Mamas Britney Spears spent some quality time at a pumpkin patch yesterday with her lil' pumpkins, Sean Preston and Jayden James.For Halloween, Britney is going as a healthy mother of two.See Also Britney Officially Not a Criminal...

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Club Paradise held it's half-naked, Sarah Palin look-alike contest last night -- where some were hot and others were just a hot mess.Mini Obama from Jeff Beacher's Madhouse was there too -- and got motorboated. God Bless America!See Also ...

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Phelps was on the DL at Tao in Las Vegas last night -- trying to keep a low profile by being the only one in the club with a hoodie on. Probably doesn't help that he's also 6'4".See Also Don't Forget to Wear Your Swimcap...

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Aretha Franklin must have seen TMZ TV the other night. She ditched the Big Mac for a Mac-intosh...as in apple.Ms. Aretha also made it clear....the feud with Beyonce is on baby! You'll recall Beyonce has called Tina Turner "The Queen" of music and not...

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Since they've had great success with Tina Fey, well placed sources tell us "SNL" is once again bringing back a former cast member.... Maya Rudolph will play Michelle Obama this weekend.Besides playing Mrs. O, we're told Maya -- who left the show last...

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Will Ferrell brings his impersonation of President George W. Bush back to "Saturday Night Live!"   The comedian joined Tina Fey, who played Sarah Palin, and Darrell Hammond, who impersonated John McCain, on the special Thursday edition of NBC's "SNL!" In the sketch, Will as George W. endorses the "maverick" duo as his choice to become the next President and Vice President of the United States! "But before I leave, I wanted to help Sarah Palin and John McCain by giving them what every candidate wants most," Ferrell playing Bush says, "A primetime, heavily publisized, network endorsement from George W. Bush."

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It's girls gone wild inside Lara Spencer's wardobe room! She and stylist Anya Sarre have a lip gloss face off and a lot more! Only "The Insider" takes you inside what really goes on when dressing the host of a nationally syndicated entertainment news show -- and all the behind the scenes fashion drama is just a click away!

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"The Insider" was on the scene in NYC for the Fashion Group's 25th annual Night of Stars, where VIP guest Jennifer Lopez gave us the 411 on everything from renewing her vows with hubby Marc Anthony to choosing Halloween costumes for her adorable baby twins! Other celeb guests on hand to pay homage to the fashion world’s finest included: Prince, Debra Messing and "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively. Donatella Versace was also honored with the event's Superstar Award.

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AP - A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in for the murder retrial of music producer Phil Spector and attorneys began searching for six alternates, revealing that the ghost of another trial — the O.J. Simpson murder case — hangs over the current proceedings.
AFP - British tycoon Richard Branson said Friday his bid to break the world record for crossing the Atlantic was in jeopardy after his yacht was damaged by "massive seas and very strong gales."
Anne Hathaway ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.

The Italian businessman - who dated "The Devil Wears Prada" actress for four years before they split in June - was sentenced at Manhattan federal court in New York Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.
Sir Michael Gambon is set to have a second child with his mistress at the age of 68.

The actor - who plays Hogwarts' headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" film franchise - already has 17-month-old son Michael with lover Philippa Hart and is said to be "worried" about how the news of the latest edition to his family will affect his wife Lady Anne, who he has been married to for 45 years.
America Ferrera reportedly made Lindsay Lohan cry when she unwittingly exposed Lindsay's lower half on the set of "Ugly Betty."

America - who plays lead character Betty Suarez on the hit U.S. TV show - decided to turn the tables on Lindsay in one scene which involved the "Mean Girl" actress' character pulling down Betty's trousers.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas joined the High School Musical 3: Senior Year phenomenon today with the unveiling of a new figure of Zac Efron Dressed in 'Wildcats' uniform and holding a basketball, the Zac figure stands in an interactive High School Musical 3: Senior Year themed environment where kids and fans of all ages can get up close to the movie star.
Christina Aguilera a poco meno di un anno dalla nascita del piccolo Max, si rinnova e crea un personaggio nuovo, cosi' come ha sempre fatto per ogni suo disco. Per l'ultimo album, che contiene 10 anni di successi, intitolato "Keeps Gettin' Better", ha scelto un look spaziale.
Madonna's divorce is going great, according to her. I don't think Guy feels the same way. Madonna told a friend, "I'm totally devastated that Guy's turned out to be such a gold-digger.
Reports have claimed that David Beckham and his wife, Victoria Adams, will be seen as cartoon characters soon. Still, the twist is, they will not be portrayed as ordinary cartoon characters, instead they will be a new crime-fighting duo. The idea of bringing the two as superheroes allegedly comes from Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man, The X-Men, Iron Man and Hulk, as claimed by reports.
Michael Jackson bought a Pan Am aluminium cast model aeroplane during a rare public outing yesterday (October 23rd). Jackson was spotted at Off The Wall, an antiques store in West Hollywood which is named after his 1979 album. The pop star was said to be in good spirits as he browsed the store before settling on the model plane.
Of all the gossip spewing out of the imminent Madonna divorce, the most poignant item is that the 50-year-old pop star is enraged with estranged husband Guy Ritchie because he told her she "looked like a granny" on stage.
Disney cutie Vanessa Hudgens has revealed she felt an instant chemistry with "High School Musical" co-star Zac Efron whom she is currently dating. The 19-year-old actress said she had instant chemistry because the young actor was very attractive.
Miley Cyrus can't seem to get a break from the media. Just yesterday, the tween starlet told Ryan Seacrest that 20-year-old boyfriend Justin Gaston is a "really great Christian guy" that her family approves of.
She tells Twist magazine she's planning to celebrate this year's Halloween with Demi Lovato and will dress as the late June Carter Cash, the wife of singing legend Johnny Cash
If you've heard rumors about a Fight Club musical, don't expect to see Brad Pitt or Edward Norton appear in any such production. In a recent interview, Edward Norton has dismissed rumors he is to reunite with Brad Pitt in a Broadway version of their hit film Fight Club.
Before you get too concerned about Us Weekly's cover line, Angelina hasn't LITERALLY "stabbed Jen in the heart," it's a reference to that whole thing about how Angie finally admitted that, yes, she was in love with Brad before he was divorced.
Ahh, church signs, they are always a source of joy. Apparently this congregation in Ohio loves that new Katy Perry song so much that they wanted to add a few extra lyrics to the hit single.
Age is just a number for 15-year-old Miley Cyrus and her 20-year-old beau, Justin Gaston. "Everyone started judging us as soon as we started hanging out," she told Ryan Seacrest this morning on his KIIS-FM radio show.
Here's Olivia Munn in sexy Halloween costumes for the latest October issue of Complex Magazine. The 26-year-old American actress looks really hot; check out the photos and behind the scenes VIDEO!
Angelina Jolie a woman so famous she makes international headlines by simply walking down the street, has created controversy once again. But this time, we think it's in a good way. Actor and humanitarian Jolie smiles sweetly for the camera (helmed by her partner Brad Pitt) on the November cover of W magazine as her son Knox breastfeeds.
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We're not entirely sure, but this blonde bombshell glowed as she arrived at a friend's home in L.A. on Wednesday ... and we think it's Melanie Griffith Melanie, is that you?See Also Nicollette Doesn't Makeup for Lost Time...

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Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Dina Lohan must need a new pair of shoes cause she's putting little daughter Ali Lohan to work in the City of Angels. Almost 15-year-old AliLo filed a petition in L.A. County Superior court to get approval to work. (it's easy to forget she's still a...

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Reuters - As campaign managers for Sarah Palin plot last-minute tactics to get her elected, Hollywood bigwigs are convening strategy sessions of their own. Their goal: finding the ideal on-air vehicle for the vp candidate if and when she exits politics.
AP - Country music star Carrie Underwood now has a double.
Britney Spears celebrates the fall season with her two sons Sean Preston and Jayden James!   See pics of Brit and the boys at a pumpkin patch on her website! Britney says Sean and Jayden had a "blast" jumping on the "jumpin pumpkin" trampoline!

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The guys of HBO's "Entourage" are adding a new addition to the show! 'Office Space' actor Gary Cole will be joining the guys of "Entourage."  He'll be playing Hollywood agent Andrew Klein, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cole's character is Ari's oldest Hollywood friend who knew him in the early days of the agent business. But you don't have to wait till next season to see this character! Cole will be featured in a three-episode arc slated to air this season in November!

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See the new picture of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes little girl, Suri Cruise! Suri was spotted with mom Katie sporting a cute new haircut!

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It's girls gone wild inside Lara Spencer's wardobe room! She and stylist Anya Sarre have a lip gloss face off and a lot more!   Only "The Insider" takes you inside what really goes on when dressing the host of a nationally syndicated entertainment news show -- and all the behind the scenes fashion drama is just a click away!

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Happy Birthday to Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney (1985), singer Monica (1980), supermodel Caprice Bourret (1974), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor B.D. Wong(1962),


LATEST: Katy Perry has hit back at her controversial knife snap, insisting she is "against all violence" The I Kissed A Girl was pictured earlier this week (22Oct08) holding a blade up to her face in a promotional picture taken for her album, One For The Boys.Anti-crime protesters in Britain slammed the star, branding her
PETE WENTZ dreams about having a "normal" life so he and wife Ashlee Simpson can get on without intrusion.The Fall Out Boy rocker and the singer are expecting their first child next month (Nov08).And Wentz dreams of not being a celebrity they can have fun away from the public eye, without being recognised.He says, "Everyone
VANESSA HUDGENS felt an instant chemistry with HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL co-star and boyfriend Zac Efron - because he was so attractive.The pair began dating after they appeared together in the first installment of the film franchise in 2006 - and Hudgens was immediately drawn to Efron’s physical appearance.She says, "The second I met him I
Actor SIR Michael Gambon is expecting a second child with his mistress - at the age of 68.The Harry Potter star married his wife, Lady Anne, when he was 22 and the pair has a 44-year-old son, Fergus.But Gambon also acquired a mistress and in 2002 he moved out of his marital home in Kent,
GUY RITCHIE’s film LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS has topped a poll to find the best movie set in London.The 1998 gangster film saw off competition from Simon Pegg’s zombie comedy Shaun Of The Dead which came in second place in the poll.In third was horror movie 28 Days Later, followed by Hugh Grant
MADONNA is reportedly having religious counselling to help her get through her divorce from GUY RITCHIE.The couple announced last week (15Oct08) that they are to split following seven years of marriage and there has been intense media speculation regarding the financial and custodial settlement between the former couple.The Holiday hitmaker has carried on with her
Former SPICE GIRL GERI HALLIWELL is turning her hit book series into a movie and would love Brad Pitt and GEORGE CLOONEY to voice the characters.The singer-turned-storyteller published her own series of childrens’ stories about fictional heroine Ugenia Lavender earlier this year (08) and has become the surprise hit of the kids’ literature market.And now
Britney Spears has sparked a new trend at baby christenings - her youngest son’s name is the second most popular in New York.Jayden has landed at number two on New York City’s Department of Health’s annual list of most popular baby names.Other celebrities who are helping mums and dads pick baby names, according to the
Actor Matt Damon is so determined to see BARACK OBAMA win the U.S. Presidential election, he has vowed to be on hand to support the Democrat in any way he can.The Bourne Identity star is a staunch Obama supporter - and even launched an attack on opposition John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin last
Michael Jackson has bought himself a new aeroplane.The King of Pop was spotted browsing in antique store Off The Wall on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles on Thursday (23Oct08) and managed to snap up a silver model plane before the paparazzi descended on the place and he was forced to flee in an SUV.The purchase
A car driven by Sean Connery in the JAMES BOND movies has been named the most iconic motor ever in a new poll.The Aston Martin DB5, first driven in 1964 film Goldfinger, topped a survey to find the coolest vehicle, with 16 per cent of the vote.In joint second place was the Jaguar E-Type and
Lily Allen is set to cause controversy with her new song - it is all about taking drugs.The Smile hitmaker posted a snippet of a new track from her forthcoming album It’s Not Me, It’s You on her MySpace blog - and the song appears to be a ary on drug culture.The lyrics for Everyone’s
"The Insider" can confirm the news that Desperate Housewives star Gale Harold is on the road to recovery. A rep for the actor, who plays Teri Hatcher's character's love interest on the ABC hit, tells "The Insider": "Gale Harold is out of intensive care and improving daily. A full recovery is expected. He thanks everyone for their good wishes." Harold was injured in a motorcycle accident last week.

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Britney Spears celebrates the fall season with her two sons Sean Preston and Jayden James! See pics of Brit and the boys at a pumpkin patch on her website! Britney says Sean and Jayden had a "blast" jumping on the "jumpin pumpkin" trampoline!

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AP - These days, the King of Comedy is graying at the temples and sometimes a little wobbly on his feet. But don't ask him about retirement.
AP - Appearing as President Bush on the primetime edition of "Saturday Night Live," Will Ferrell offered his political "strategery" to Tina Fey's Sarah Palin.
AP - Letterman, Leno and Conan were all off Thursday night, but Will Ferrell and Tina Fey were on. Quotes from their "SNL" appearance and other late-night election jokes from Thursday:
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford fears time may be creeping up on the aging rockers - blaming old age for the foot injury which landed frontman Steven Tyler in rehab earlier this year.


Paris Hilton has celebrated her eight-month anniversary with rocker Benji Madden by phoning home from London to clear up royal romantic rumors. The socialite called in to pal Ryan Seacrest's radio show in Los Angeles on Tuesday


Anne Hathaway ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri has been sentenced to a four-and-a-half year prison spell after pleading guilty to 14 counts of wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering.


Spider-Man director Sam Raimi has hinted the fourth and fifth installments of the hit movie franchise could be shot simultaneously. A fourth Spider-Man movie is due for release in 2011 with original superhero star Tobey Maguire


Celebrity twins ASHLEY and MARY-KATE OLSEN asked 64-year-old supermodel and actress Lauren Hutton to become a lead model for their new clothing line because she’s their style icon.The 1970s and 1980s fashion icon will appear in campaigns and on the world’s catwalks for the 22-year-old siblings’ range.Mary-Kate Olsen explains the sisters wanted Hutton, who now
Paris Hilton has appeared in her weirdest fashion spread, wearing a cap of feathers and posing with a stuffed deer, for arty U.S. glossy Genlux.Photographer Giuliano Bekor captured a wild and moody Hilton in spectacular designs by Les Habitudes and Ella Zahlan.The 14-page spread in the upcoming Holiday 2008 issue of Genlux is highlighted by
Janet Jackson has gone online to thanks fans for supporting her through her recent illness.A bout of vertigo forced the star to cancel a string of shows earlier this month (Oct08) and she returned to the stage last week (15Oct08).Now, fully recovered, Jackson has posted a video message to fans on YouTube.com.In it, the Nasty
"The Insider" has the latest... On the same day it was announced Lindsay Lohan "Ugly Betty" stint has been cut short, "The Insider" is on the set of the hit ABC show talking to star Vanessa Williams, who reveals the real story behind working with the headline-making actress. "She was a hard worker, she showed up on time and [in] the scenes I had with her, she was completely prepared," Vanessa tells "The Insider." "She was great with me." Watch the all-new video to see what else Vanessa has to say about working with Lindsay.

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"View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck announced on the show Thursday that she would be introducing Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin at Florida rallies this weekend. "I was called by the McCain campaign and Governor Palin asked me to be with her this Sunday to introduce her at the rallies in Florida," Hasselbeck said of campaigning with Palin in the hotly contested Southern swing state. Hasselbeck said, "I am more than honored to be there, so I will be flying there to travel with her and meet some pretty interesting people, I have a feeling. So, that's an honor and I'm excited to do it and I'll have some stories I'm sure on Monday."

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Janet Jackson appeared on a webisode of her main squeeze, music producer Jermaine Dupri's YouTube channel this week, opening up to fans about how she's been feeling since her recent illness. The pop icon, who suffered from a bout of migraine-induced vertigo that caused her to cancel several recent concerts, told Dupri in the video, which was shot backstage in Houston before Tuesday's show: "I'm a lot better now." She also thanked fans for all their messages and "love and support when [she] wasn't feeling very well" in the vid. At the end of the video, the couple shot down a ridiculous rumor. Dupri said, "Baby, they say you broke up with me because I threw up on you!" "How lame is that," Janet replied. Dupri also took the opportunity to encourage fans to vote in the upcoming presidential election on November 4.

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AP - NBA superstar LeBron James and Grammy-winning recording artist Jay-Z want people to get out early to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
E! Online - Katy Perry got a boob job.
E! Online - Caroline Rhea has gone from erstwhile wacky aunt to brand-spankin'-new mama in one fell swoop.
Reuters - An Italian businessman who dated Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway made a deal with supermarket mogul Ron Burke and exaggerated ties to the Vatican, was sentenced on Thursday to 4 1/2 years in prison for fraud.
AP - As the election nears, Ron Howard is getting desperate.
AFP - Jury selection was completed Thursday for the murder retrial of legendary music producer Phil Spector and main arguments in the case will be heard beginning next Wednesday, court sources said.
Reuters - An Italian businessman who dated Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway made a deal with supermarket mogul Ron Burkle and exaggerated ties to the Vatican, was sentenced on Thursday to 4 1/2 years in prison for fraud.
E! Online - Well, we know someone who won't be paying Raffaello Follieri any conjugal visits.
AP - Anne Hathaway former boyfriend was sentenced Thursday to 4 1/2 years in prison for cheating investors of millions of dollars by claiming he had Vatican connections that enabled him to buy Roman Catholic Church property at a discount.
AFP - A dashing Italian conman who went out with Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway was sentenced by a court in New York on Thursday to four and a half years in prison for fraud.
AP - Matt Damon is honored that the most recent celebrity of the presidential campaign — "Joe the Plumber" — dropped his name in an interview.
Watch Vanessa Hudgens sing "Can I Have This Dance" to Zac Efron in this clip from High School Musical 3: Senior Year. The film finally hits theaters this Friday.


The replacement for 50-year-old Madonna has appeared on the scene. She's the new girlfriend of 40-year-old director Guy Ritchie and she's also in his new movie, "Sherlock Holmes."

Us Weekly is reporting that actress Kelly Reilly, 31, is the gal to bring a smile to Guy's face after a lengthy, sad marriage to Madonna that was plagued in recent years by emotional and perhaps even physical abuse.
"Life doesn't get any better than this," says Charlie Sheen about the news that his new wife Brooke Mueller is pregnant with twin boys.

In a statement to Ok magazine, the 'Two and a Half Men' star announced, "I'm truly blessed. I'm already the proud father of three beautiful daughters, and I'm delighted that they'll now have two little brothers."
Former "The Biggest Loser" host Caroline Rhea has given birth to a girl. The actress and her longtime boyfriend, Costaki Economopoulos, welcome their first child on Monday.

Named Ava Rhea Economopoulos, the couple's daughter weighs 8 lb., 15 oz., and measures 22 �, as per People magazine.
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Would you be willing to shave your beard and dress up like an eight-year-old for your presidential candidate of choice? Ron Howard is. Howard, Andy Griffith and Henry Winkler are so committed to Barack Obama, they are willing to embarrass themselves...

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Poor Tom Brady now reportedly has an infection in his left knee. So while he's sitting in a dark room in pain, Gisele is gallivanting around Santa Monica with some dude.And Tom ran all those errands for her. The nerve.See Also Tom, I'm Back,...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird Courteney Cox Arquette can't act her way out of a parking lot -- because for a person who worked for years in front of a camera, she sure suffered serious stage fright when trying to pull out of a Starbucks yesterday afternoon.Don't worry Court,...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Prez Election 2008 Sarah Palin has the North Pole ... Sarah Palin look-alikes just have a pole.Club Paradise in Vegas is calling all Palin imitators to shimmy and shake down the runway in their hottest eyewear tonight. Best part: First prize is $10K and a trip to...

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Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! Catherine Bach -- and her short-shorts -- became famous for playing Daisy Duke on the '70s/'80s series "The Dukes of Hazzard." Guess what she looks like now!...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice Anne Hathaway bad-news ex just got the real bad news: He's going to the casa grande for 4.5 years.Raffaello Follieri will also have three years of supervised probation, and will have to start serving his term immediately.Follieri pled guilty in...

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Tonight on TMZ TV -- Courteney Cox picks a fight with a parking space, does a mouse have Zac Efron's tongue? and Heidi and Spencer and firearms and beer -- gross.Check your local listings....

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Looks like Cynthia Rodriguez got the hats in her divorce from A-Rod.While jogging in Miami yesterday, C-Rod wore a cap with A-Rod's name on it.There are some things Madonna just can't have.See Also A-Rod Hangs with Old Ball and Chain...

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Now that she's no longer schtupping the boss, Holly Madison been forced to complete an even more demeaning physical challenge -- hauling 30 pumpkins back to the Mansion for Hef's new girls.See Also Holly Still Plays House with Hef...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Becks & Posh, Talk Sports David Beckham exorcised his sports drink demons while on loan to Italy's AC Milan futbol team on Wednesday.And all this time reports alleged Victoria was the one who couldn't keep stuff down.See Also The Posh Bob Is Dead...

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Filed under: Beauty, Michael Jackson While most people put on masks this time of the year, the artist formerly known as Michael Jackson decided to take his off. Trick or treat?See Also So Jacko Never Monkey'd Around in the Sacko? Jacko -- Last Comic Standing...

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Angelina Jolie and her estranged father JON VOIGHT are set for a new battle at the box office.Voight’s Body of Lies movie opens in America on Friday (24Oct08) - the same day Jolie’s new movie Changeling hits cinemas.The pair have been estranged since Voight went public with his concerns for his daughter’s mental health in
First-time BOND film director Marc Forster insists the Aston Martin lake dive that reportedly sparked a string of 007 on-set accidents had nothing to do with the movie.Italian gossips claimed a James Bond stunt driver crashed 007’s famous Aston Martin DBS into Italy’s Lake Garda in April (08), just before filming on Quantum of Solace
Beyonce Knowles is calling on Hollywood bosses to cast her as the next big screen superhero.The actress has been bitten by the acting bug after landing roles in Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Pink Panther and Dreamgirls, and she wants her first lead role to be as a comic book crime fighter.Knowles says, "I want
Comedienne Whoopi Goldberg has urged U.S. TV audiences to take their dental health more seriously - after discovering she may lose her two front teeth during a recent check-up.Goldberg was forced to miss an episode of The View - the talk show she co-hosts - on Wednesday (22Oct08) after root canal surgery left her in
Redheaded actress Debra Messing has refused to return to her natural hair colour - because casting directors ignored her as a brunette.The former Will & Grace star blended in with the legions of struggling actresses desperate for work in Hollywood before she was cast in her first feature film in 1995.And she is convinced a
Actress Jessica Biel is following boyfriend JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE into the recording studio to record tunes for a new movie.The top secret sessions are taking place at the Sunset Marquis’ Night Bird Studio, according to celebrity magazine Life & Style.A source tells the publication, "It’s going to be for a special DVD project.The studio team said
Paris Hilton will be among the passengers on RICHARD BRANSON’s first Virgin spaceflight - if she can overcome her fears that the blast-off will be a one-way deal.The socialite has revealed she has booked a seat on the Virgin Enterprise Rocket, which is set to take celebrities and millionaires into space next year (00), but
LATEST: Heidi Klum has shot the new season of her hit TV fashion contest PROJECT RUNWAY without knowing when or if the series will air.Network bosses at U.S. TV network Bravo have blocked plans for the sixth season of the programme to air elsewhere in 2009, and producers don’t want the show to air on
QUANTUM OF SOLACE director MARC FORSTER has confessed Amy Winehouse was his top choice for the new JAMES BOND theme.JACK WHITE and ALICIA KEYS eventually landed the job of writing and recording the coveted film theme, but Forster admits he always favoured Britain’s troubled Rehab singer.He tells WENN, "Amy Winehouse always wanted to write the
Natalie Cole owes singer/socialite pal DENISE RICH her life - because she forced the soul star to seek medical help for a serious breathing problem.Cole admits her breathing became so bad earlier this year (08) she would walk hunched over - but she refused to believe there was anything seriously wrong with her until pal
Grammy winner Deborah Cox is set to become a mum for the third time - she’s expecting in February (08).The singer, who is married to music producer Lascelles Stephens, announced the happy news on her MySpace.com page on Thursday (23Oct08).She writes, "I could not be more blessed." Cox and Stephens already have two children -
Covering ELVIS PRESLEY’s most famous festive tune has helped Martina McBride land the honour of switching the Christmas lights on at the King’s Memphis, Tennessee home Graceland.McBride is among the country stars who have overdubbed vocals to create ‘duets’ with Presley on his holiday tunes - and the singer got the call to perform Blue
Comic book legend Stan Lee has hinted his hit SPIDER-MAN franchise may follow in the footsteps of the JAMES BOND movies - by carrying on for years to come.The former Marvel Comics president has been at the helm of the first three superhero films, which have all enjoyed hugely lucrative runs at the global box
HAPPY DAYS stars HENRY WINKLER and Ron Howard have reprised their roles in the beloved TV hit for a new FunnyOrDie.com video.Winkler returns as The Fonz and Howard as Richie Cunningham in a new promo urging Americans to elect Barack Obama the country’s next president on 4 November (08).The last time Winkler and Howard appeared
Actor Josh Brolin insists America’s current economic crisis is good for him because he’s making big bucks from his sideline career as a stock broker.While the real U.S. President, George W. Bush, loses sleep about the recent stock market crash, the actor who plays him in biopic W is loaded.Brolin co-owns brokerage firm Market Probability