AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don't let the celebrities at a Jermaine Dupri party distract you from partying, or you might get an admonishment from the host himself.
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.


Nicolas Cage is back to his dreary former self — you know, the guy who starred a decade ago in such downers as "8MM" and "Bringing Out the Dead" —


Britney Spears mother Lynne has slammed the pop star's former 'manager' Sam Lufti for taking advantage of the singer's naivety and targeting her like a "predator."


Rapper The Game has dedicated his final album, "Lax," to his late cousin Shannon Johnson. Calling her "the greatest soldier my family has ever known",


Hurricane Gustav has forced country star Tim McGraw to postpone his SwampStock festival in Louisiana. The charity concert, featuring McGraw, his wife Faith Hill


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Dateline Las Vegas, Friday, 5:00 PM. A chick to polish every medal.See Also Don't Hate the Playa, Hate The Game Look at Those Mouse Ears Phan to Phelps: I Want You On Top Of Me...

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Ashton Kutcher -- coaching a high school football game in L.A. See Also Man Charged in Murder of Ashton's Ex Suspect Named in Murder of Ashton's Ex Ashton to Valet -- Tip Now, Paycheck Friday...

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Filed under: Music, Michael Jackson Maybe he didn't want people to see those unsightly liver spots you get when you turn 50, but whatever the reason, Michael Jackson was the invisible manboy at a family event.BMI honored the Jackson 5 and Janet Jackson in L.A. but Jacko was nowhere to...

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It's been five years since 52-year-old Randy Jackson underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost over 100 pounds -- which is also the last time manpris were considered fashionable.See Also Seacrest: Randy Jackson a Cheap Ass Randy Jackson ..

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Unwed pregnant non-teen Naomi Watts has figured out how to keep her growing baby bump from sagging -- just belt it.The 39-year-old showed off her latest maternity accessory while wearing 3D glasses in NYC on Thursday.See Also Naomi Watts Baby...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird Shannen Doherty asked for an honest opinion about the new "90210" and our photog gave her an honest answer.See Also Shannen Doherty -- Late For Her Own Comeback...

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Reuters - Cancer survivors Christina Applegate Patrick Swayze, Sheryl Crowe, cyclist Lance Armstrong and dozens of other celebrities "stood up" to battle the disease in a charity television fund-raiser on Friday.
AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake Miley Cyrus and Charlize Theron were among the celebrities who appeared at the fifth annual Fashion Rocks concert celebrating the relationship between music and fashion.
Happy Birthday to WWE wrestler Jillian Hall (1980), rapper Foxy Brown (1979), "7th Heaven" actress Sarah Danielle Madison (1974), actor Justin Whalin (1974), The Cardigans singer Nina Persson (1974),


AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.
AFP - US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama helped out rock star Jon Bon Jovi to raise funds for the home stretch of his White House campaign.
Reuters - The Rock group Heart, angry that its '70s hit "Barracuda" is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is taking aim at the Alaska governor.
Rapper The Game has dedicated his final album, LAX, to his late cousin SHANNON JOHNSON.Calling her "the greatest soldier my family has ever known", the rap star pays tribute to his relative in the liner notes of the new album, beneath a photograph of Johnson.He writes, "Your life and untimely demise will never be forgotten…
Hurricane Gustav has forced country star Tim McGraw to postpone his SwampStock festival in Louisiana.The charity concert, featuring McGraw, his wife Faith Hill and Dierks Bentley, was scheduled for next week (13Sep08) but will now take place in 2009 - due to the devastation of Gustav.McGraw says, "Faith and I are personally disappointed, but we
Patrick Swayze made his first public appearance since his pancreatic cancer diagnosis to provide a big surprise at the start of America’s Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon on Friday night (05Sep08).The Ghost star stepped out from behind a screen at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood to a standing ovation.Looking thin, but healthy, the ailing actor
Movie beauty THANDIE NEWTON forced director GUY RITCHIE to fake a sex scene between her and ROCKNROLLA co-star Gerard Butler - because the Scottish star was suffering from a cold.On the day the pair was scheduled to leap between the sheets, Butler arrived on set sick - and Newton was so scared of catching his
DEXTER star Michael C. HALL is secretly dating his onscreen sister JENNIFER CARPENTER, despite the disapproval of their TV bosses.The pair plays siblings Dexter and Debra Morgan in the hit series, about a cop who secretly murders serial killers.And, according to the National Enquirer, Hall and Carpenter are an odd item in real life. They’ve
Jerry Springer has adopted a pig that was doomed to be turned into bacon and pork chops.The American TV star and talk show host fell for the porker at the Los Angeles County Fair and swooped in before she could be slaughtered.He tells the National Enquirer, "They were going to slaughter Bella. So I bought
Eva Mendes has sought out a therapist to help her deal with fame.The sexy actress, who checked into rehab for undisclosed reasons earlier this year (08), admits therapy has helped her become a better star - and a more charitable one.She tells Eonline.com, "Up until recently, I was really uncomfortable with having success and enjoying
Paris Hilton is backtracking on her plans to start a family - because she’s too busy to get pregnant.Just last year (07) the socialite announced plans to become a mum, insisting she’d be pregnant within two years.But now she’s had a change of heart because she’s busy restarting her acting and music careers.Hilton reveals her
Mick Jagger is in talks to play an animated devil in a new film inspired by the ROLLING STONES’ RUBY TUESDAY hit.Victoria Pearman, the rocker’s partner at Jagged Films, is trying to persuade Jagger to add his voice to their next movie project.She says, "There’s a character, sort of a devil, and there’s some discussion
"The Insider" has its ear to the ground when it comes to this Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards. Will Britney Spears be "crashing" the VMAs? We hear that you may want to look for tire tracks on the red carpet come Sunday night… Check back with "The Insider" for more details as this story develops!

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Paris Hilton Lauren Conrad, songstress Katy Perry and "Dollhouse" star Eliza DushkuNylon magazine celebrate the launch of its TV issue. The bash, held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's Tropicana Bar was also attended by "90210" stars Shenae Grimes, AnnaLynne McCord and Jessica Stroup, who are featured on the cover of the issue, and were joined by their co-stars Ryan Eggold, Dustin Milligan and Michael Steger. The party goers were treated to specialty cocktails by Effen Vodka and Venom Energy Drink.

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It's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and "The Insider," one of the official media sponsors of the event, was at the BCBGMAXAZRIA event at The Tent at Bryant Park with "The Sopranos" star and fashionista Jamie-Lynn Sigler "I am a really big fan of Max's designs,' Jamie-Lynn tells "The Insider." "The BCBG event was the first one I ever went to. I have been a fan for a very long time." Jamie-Lynn says she will only be attending one other designer's showing and then she will be heading back to L.A., where she filmed three episodes of the upcoming season of HBO's "Entourage." Keep checking back as "The Insider" will have all the important news from Fashion Week.

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Record-breaking Olympian Michael Phelps continued to celebrate his eight gold medals from the Beijing Olympics in Las Vegas The swimming sensation hit the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort on Thursday night with some buddies, posing with some of the lovely ladies. His luxury suite at the Palms is fitting for the gold medal superstar -- the lavish suite features a half basketball court and an outdoor terrace with a glass-walled Jacuzzi.

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There is only one Tina Turner -- and we've got her! On Monday, Lara Spencer goes one-on-one with the music diva! One legend, one night only -- the interview you can't miss! Tune in to "The Insider" on TV Monday September 8 to see our exclusive with Lara and Tina!

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AP - The publisher that took on O.J. Simpson "If I Did It" after it was dropped in the face of public outrage has signed up another rejected project: Sherry Jones' "The Jewel of Medina," a novel about a wife of the prophet Muhammad that Random House canceled out of concern that it would anger Muslims.
AP - Many stylish women worship the color black, but not Jamie-Lynn Sigler
AFP - Human rights activist Bianca Jagger 200,000-euro (295,000-dollar) ring which she lost last month in Salzburg has been recovered, local police said Friday.
AFP - Television star Fran Drescher will serve as the newest envoy for US public diplomacy, with trips planned later this month to eastern Europe, the State Department said Friday.
Reuters - The Rock group Heart, angry that its '70s hit "Barracuda" is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is taking aim at the Alaska governor.
AP - Thousands of dollars spent on clothing, grooming and vacations are among the average monthly expenses for Hulk Hogan wife, according to financial affidavits filed in the couple's impending divorce case near Tampa.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skateboarder Tony Hawk, actor Shemar Moore and other celebrities said they joined in a three-network cancer telethon on Friday because the disease had touched or taken the lives of loved ones.
Leisha Hailey will star in a pilot presentation spinoff of The L Word for Showtime scheduled to begin shooting in December.


Guy Ritchie has banned his wife Madonna from driving sports cars - because she is "appalling" behind the wheel.


Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has turned down a reported $700,000 offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine.


Jessica Simpson was so nervous at a listening party for her new country music album; she warned guests she might vomit.


CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Hulk Hogan and his estranged wife are wrangling over how much money the celebrity wrestler is worth.


NEW YORK (AP) - No soup for Microsoft? The software giant's new ad starring Jerry Seinfeld has drawn largely negative reviews online after premiering Thursday night


Charlie Sheen is planning a baby shower party with a difference for his pregnant wife Brooke Mueller - the sex of the couple's first child together will be revealed to all. The actor admits he has no idea at present


Are Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd ready to strap unlicensed nuclear accelerator ectoplasm blasters on their backs for a third Ghostbusters film? That's what the buzz is, and original cast members and fellow fighters of pesky poltergeists Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson will be joining them.

Now let's only hope this isn't TRUE!
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What the hell happened to Janet Jackson !Oh, wait. La Toya Jackson looks absolutely amazing!The 52-year-old kook should wear Janet's brown wig more often. See Also La Toya and RuPaul: Hot Tranny Mess...

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Apparently Sandra Bullock's "Speed" residuals may have run dry, because her hubby is having trouble paying his bills.Mr. Sandra Bullock is being sued by his former lawyer for $327,533 in unpaid fees. Jesse is the owner of West Coast Choppers -- which...

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Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi Photo, Lindsay Lohan With just a few of their closest paparazzi pals around, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson said goodbye...or something.See Also Tila's Chick Never Gave a Lick About Lindsay I Did Not Have Sexual Relations with That Woman ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Pay Dirt Dane Cook has apparently decided renting apartments is for people who don't make zillions and have a dog that craps in common areas.After losing an eviction case because a jury decided Dane's dog was pooping with aplomb in the common areas, Dane...

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As if life couldn't get any better for Tom Brady being a hot, rich NFL quarterback with a supermodel girlfriend -- now it turns out the football star just made a killing in real estate. Donald Trump, we've found your apprentice.In 2006, Brady bought...

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KATE HUDSON’s ex Lance Armstrong has played down reports of his sexual prowess during his cycling heyday, insisting his intense training often left him too exhausted for love.The seven-time Tour de France champion has been linked to a string of famous stars since divorcing wife Kristin Richard in 2003, including singer Sheryl Crow, young actress
Kirsten Dunst may be forced to take the stand to testify against a man accused of breaking into the SPIDER-MAN star’s New York hotel room and stealing her belongings.James Jimenez, 33, and Jarrod Beinerman are alleged to have broken into the penthouse suite of the SoHo Grand Hotel while Dunst was staying there last year
Lily Allen has sparked fears for her well-being after declaring she "feels like killing herself" on her personal Facebook page.The singer worried friends after posting "Lily has had enough, feels like killing herself" on her private page on the social networking site at 4.30pm on Thursday (04Sep08), according to British newspaper the Daily Mail.The statement
The Spice Girls will never reform again, insisting their recent reunion tour was the "final goodbye".Fans hoped the group had kept the door open on further concerts, following their 2007/2008 world tour - particularly after bandmembers refused to rule out a second reunion.But Scary Spice Melanie Brown dismissed the suggestion at the BMI Urban Awards
Former SPICE GIRLS star Melanie Chisholm has snubbed parenting advice from her ex-bandmates - in favour of tips from her own mother.The first-time mum-to-be, who confirmed her pregnancy last month (Aug08), reveals her former group mates have offered her wise words on raising kids.But the 34-year-old insists the only person she is listening to is
Rumours of a new GHOSTBUSTERS sequel have intensified, after reports executives at Hollywood studio Columbia Pictures have hired two screenwriters to create a third installment of the spooky franchise.Recent reports suggested bosses at Columbia - the studio behind the first two movies in 1984 and 1989 - were lining up Seth Rogen, Steve Carell and
Fantasy horror filmmaker Guillermo del TORO has projects lined up until 2017, after signing a longterm deal with movie studio Universal.The Mexican director, who is currently working on Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit, has committed his Hollywood future to the studio giant, tying him to Universal until he turns 53.Del Toro will be
Javier Bardem faced a severe backlash in his native Spain after winning an Oscar last year (07) - his countrymen accused him of "selling out".Bardem won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a sociopath killer in No Country For Old Men, becoming the first Spanish actor to win the coveted
Cuban singer/actress Niurka Marcos has ended her one-year marriage, after her husband was caught kissing another woman.The star wed Yanixan in August 2007, but she announced on Wednesday (03Sep08) that she’s filing for a legal separation from her second spouse.Marcos initially jumped to Yanixan’s defence when video footage of her husband locking lips with an
Javier Bardem prepared to film NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN by imagining every detail of his character’s life - including his sexual habits.The actor won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar earlier this year (08) for his portrayal of sociopath assassin Anton Chigurh in the Joel and Ethan Coen-directed thriller.And he insists he was so in
MADONNA has vetoed her 11-year-old daughter LOURDES’ plans to star in a new movie and banned her from any showbiz work until she has finished school.Lourdes - whose dad is fitness trainer Carlos Leon - has been approached to appear alongside Paul Bettany and Dakota Fanning in forthcoming comedy drama The Secret Life of Bees,
LATEST: LILY ALLEN has laughed off her onstage row with SIR Elton John at a London awards show on Tuesday (02Sep08), insisting they were joking and are still friends.The pair made headlines by bickering throughout their gig as co-hosts of the GQ Men of the Year Awards.She told the music legend to "f**k off" on
Jessica Simpson was so nervous at a listening party for her new country music album, she warned guests she might vomit.The singer performed all the tracks from new LP Do You Know for 200 record industry figures at Nashville, Tennessee’s Shermerhorn Symphony Center on Thursday (4Sep08).After stepping onstage with a backing band comprising of three