"The Insider" confirms Anne Hathaway ex Raffaello Follieri plead guilty today to wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.   The 30-year-old businessman, who dated Hathaway for several years, agreed to serve more than four years in prison. Prosecutors claim he posed as a representative for the Vatican, spending up to $6 million of investors money.

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Victoria Beckham shows off her new 'do at fashion week in New York -- while she and her friend, designer Marc Jacobs, both show off their short skirts! Last night, the dynamic duo hit up a party held by Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley at the Morgans Hotel on Madison Ave. "I get bored very, very quickly and I just fancied a change," the Posh star told the London Daily Mail. To make the cut, she reportedly sought out NYC celebrity hairstylist Garren, who said in a statement: "It was clear that we had to go short and create a new look that embraced her beauty, great personality and body."

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Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has denied that his controversial "lipstick on a pig" was any reference to Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin and accused John McCain's campaign of resorting to "lies and phony outrage." Speaking this morning at an event in Norfolk, VA, Obama said the Republicans created a "made-up controversy" by suggesting that his use of the phrase "lipstick on a pig" was a sexist against Palin. Obama also called for an end to personal attacks in the campaign so the candidates can focus on serious issues for "serious times." On Tuesday, Obama took a dig at his Republican presidential rival by comparing McCain to George W. Bush, saying McCain would not change Washington D.C. as promised. "You know, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," Obama said. Palin famously joked in her RNC speech: "I was just your average hockey mom. I love those hockey moms, you know, they say, 'What is the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.'" McCain's campaign has accused Obama of "smearing" Palin in "offensive and disgraceful" .

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AFP - A star-studded premiere for Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan latest film, "The Last Lear", has been cancelled because of security fears for guests, organisers told AFP Wednesday.
Reuters - Guy Ritchie is returning to form. The British filmmaker first made waves in the late 1990s with a pair of London-set crime capers -- "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch" -- and made even more when he married Madonna in 2000.
Reuters - The Directors Guild of America is set to honor director Milos Forman and "Law & Order" producer Dick Wolf at its annual DGA Honors ceremony on October 16 in New York. The event recognizes individuals and institutions that have made contributions to American culture through film and TV.
AFP - Chinese action star Jet Li said Wednesday he wants to cultivate the spirit of philanthropy among Asians and has taken this year off from making movies to focus on his One Foundation charity.
Reuters - Children's entertainment group The Wiggles are Australia's richest performers, but pop star Kylie Minogue is only a few million dollars short of the top spot on a list laden with Hollywood actors and singers.
AP - In real life, Ricky Gervais does not believe in ghosts. Put them on the big-screen, however, and he's more than game to see dead people.
Naomi Campbell began community service in a soup kitchen on Tuesday, arriving 10 minutes late on her first day.


NEW YORK (AP) - Eva Amurri says she has nothing in common with mother Susan Sarandon when it come to style.


TORONTO (AP) - One clear fan of a new Paris Hilton documentary has a familiar name: Paris Hilton As she left the theater where "Paris, Not France" premiered Tuesday night


TORONTO (AP) - Guy Ritchie already celebrated a milestone birthday this year: wife Madonna's 50th. So the filmmaker isn't thinking much about his own milestone birthday on Wednesday.


Moviemaker Alan Ball has defended his decision to show a bloody tampon in his new film Towelhead, insisting it was important to detail his teenage lead character's first period on camera.


Comedian Al Franken is running for a U.S. Senator seat in Minnesota after winning the Democratic nomination on Tuesday.


TORONTO (AP) - Joel and Ethan Coen know their idiots. They've written every sort of bonehead, nitwit and lamebrain imaginable in both comic and tragic form


Pop star Dannii Minogue is considering baring all in Playboy magazine for a second time.


The editor of Britain's Glamour magazine has come to Teri Hatcher defense after saucy the actress made in a column for the publication were taken out of context


New York shock jock Howard Stern insists he's hurt and aggravated by tabloid reports he's behind plans to auction off a 22-year-old California girl's virginity.


Actor Alan Cumming is trying to attain U.S. citizenship - so that he can vote for presidential candidate Barack Obama.


Someone once said, "Don't let fear keep you from playing The Game " Does this mean fear of living your life sans risks? Or does it refer to getting back in The Game
Rapper Bow Wow was every teacher's nightmare at school because he was a disruptive prankster. The hitmaker admits success went to his head at an early age,


NEW YORK (AP) - Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson were each nominated for two or more Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday,


Family Guy comedienne Alex Borstein and her husband, Gilmore Girls actor Jackson Douglas, have welcomed their first child.


It's really unfortunate for us celebrity-obsessed fans that Johnny Depp a.) lives in France and b.) is hooked at the hip with his long-time partner Vanessa Paradis.


TV personality Star Jones has settled her divorce from her husband of nearly four years, Al Reynolds.


Last night J.J. Abrams eagerly anticipated show Fringe premiered on FOX. Did it live up to the hype? Warning: spoilers ahead, so you may want to skip this


Actress Anne Hathaway has opened up about her painful breakup from Raffaello Follieri - confessing she was in "shock" when she heard about his arrest.


Studious actor James Franco has caused uproar among his classmates at Columbia University - after a group of squealing female fans interrupted a study session to "harass" the star.


TORONTO (AP) - In real life, Ricky Gervais does not believe in ghosts. Put them on the big-screen, however, and he's more than game to see dead people.


NEW YORK (AP) - A smooth-talking Italian businessman who dated actress Anne Hathaway and claimed to have friends in high places at the Vatican has pleaded guilty


The Pussycat Dolls visit a "love guru" for hugs when they are feeling depressed.

The group revealed when their daily regime of personal appearances, parties, performances and recording gets too much they take a trip to their "love guru" - a humanitarian and spiritualist from South India - who cuddles them until they feel better. They are also firm believers in karma and reincarnation, and feel they are bound together spiritually.
Usher is reportedly set to become a dad again.

The "Yeah" singer and his 38-year-old wife Tameka Foster - who are already parents to nine-month-old son Usher Raymond V - are reportedly expecting their second child together, a source close to the singer has revealed.
Naomi Campbell had an ovarian tumor removed in Brazil to save her fertility. The 38-year-old British supermodel has revealed U.S. doctors failed to diagnose the condition forcing her to head to South America for treatment.

Naomi - who previously claimed she went to Brazil for surgery to remove a cyst from her stomach - said: "In America they missed my symptoms. I was in pain for months. So I went to Brazil where they have wonderful doctors."
Pamela Anderson has denied she is dating Michael Jackson.

The former "Baywatch" star - who has three failed marriages behind her - insisted the only reason she met up with the eccentric singer was because he wants her to appear in a music video.
Harrison Ford hates people who get lost.

The "Indiana Jones" star - who is dating former 'Ally McBeal' actress Calista Flockhart - has no problem asking for directions if he loses his way, and thinks people should follow his example.
Jessica Simpson has vowed to continue supporting her football star boyfriend, despite being branded a "jinx."

The singer is not worried by reports that Tony Romo's teammates believe she is bad luck, and won't let it stop her attending his matches.
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Ruh-Ro: Sarah Palin and Elizabeth Hasselbeck are "identical cousins" who "hunt in high heels" -- according to Rosie O'Donnell Ro came back to her blog after a hiatus, and didn't hold back. "sarah p - elisabeth h/identical cousins/women...

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Filed under: Dirty Divorces Star Jones just dropped a big one.She and Al Reynolds were supposed to be in court yesterday for the start of their big divorce -- except it didn't happen because they're settling out of court. Her rep says the pair -- who got married in the...

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We all know it wasn't Josh Hartnett in the library, with his candlestick -- but his fans outside his UK play were still pissed when our cameraguy even alluded to the whole sex romp fiasco.See Also Josh Hartnett Did Not Have Sex With That...

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Look at that sparkly new bling on Kobe Bryant wife, Vanessa. Who's been a bad, bad boy?See Also Kobe Rats Out His Family...

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The Britney Spears Comeback Tour rages on as the conservatorship wonder continues to shock and awe -- kinda sorta.And her weave is finally starting to look as healthy as she does. See Also Paris & Brit: What a Difference Two Years Make If...

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Filed under: Beauty, Hot Bodies, Talk Sports Amanda Beard has seven Olympic medals -- and it shows.This is one thing Michael Phelps can't have.See Also Beard: Phelps' Breaststroke Stays in the Pool...

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Filed under: Hot Bodies Shauna Sand needed advice on which shades to buy....but as she tried them on, our photog was apparently interested in buying off the rack. See Also Shauna Sand -- No Butts About It! Maybe Parts of Shauna Sand Are 22 ......

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Turns out Victoria Beckham wallet isn't as tight as her face!It took some serious coaxing, but one dancing, wacky-ass flower lady got Posh to open up the pocketbook last night outside the Wavery Inn -- and the woman's "Ta-Tah" celebration ritual is...

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Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! Robert Guillaume is best known for playing sassy butler Benson DuBois on the '70s TV series "Soap" and later on his own '80s spin-off "Benson." Guess what he looks like now!...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird Sarah Jessica Parker was last seen yesterday afternoon, evading paparazzi by jumping into a random VW Bug on the streets of NY.Anyone with information about her whereabouts, please contact TMZ -- so we can send another camera!See Also SJP &...

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AFP - Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday sought to defuse a simmering language row involving his wife, Jaya, insisting that neither he nor his family would ever insult Marathi speakers.
Mischa Barton has dumped her boyfriend Taylor Locke. "The O.C." actress reportedly called time on her relationship with the Rooney guitarist shortly after they returned home from a three-week safari and charity trip to Africa.

A source said: "They fought almost every day on the trip. She broke up with him just a few days after they returned to Los Angeles."
Anne Hathaway "spent a week in shock" after her then-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri was arrested.

The "Get Smart" actress - who had been dating the Italian businessman for four years, but ended the relationship following him being taken into custody on charges of federal wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering - admits the incident shock her world.
Samantha Ronson has announced her engagement to Lindsay Lohan The DJ has let slip the couple are planning to marry by the end of the year after making the commitment.

Samantha, 31, let slip her happy news while DJing at exclusive Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont.
Ashton Kutcher has started working as an assistant American football coach.

The "What Happens in Vegas" star - who is married to actress Demi Moore and helps raise her three daughters from her marriage to Bruce Willis - was interviewed for the role at Los Angeles' Harvard-Westlake School, according to Head of Athletics Audrius Bardzukas.
Brad Pitt says partner Angelina Jolie "p***es" him off. The "Burn After Reading" actor - who has six children with the 'Wanted' star - admits the couple are no strangers to arguing, but insists it is important in a relationship to clear the air.

He said: "Sometimes Angie p***es me off, but we usually only row about politics. I rely on her advice, and her energy is incredible - she will push herself to the limit."
Kate Moss has fled her house after it became infested with fleas. The supermodel and her boyfriend, The Kills frontman Jamie Hince, have headed to Ibiza while the London property is fumigated after her two Persian cats caught the blood-sucking parasites.

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Jamie and Kate are covered in red spots and Kate won't touch him until it clears up. She's used to hangers on but this is ridiculous."
Kate Moss has fled her house after it became infested with fleas. The supermodel and her boyfriend, The Kills frontman Jamie Hince, have headed to Ibiza while the London property is fumigated after her two Persian cats caught the blood-sucking parasites.

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Jamie and Kate are covered in red spots and Kate won't touch him until it clears up. She's used to hangers on but this is ridiculous."
Newly single Liv Tyler admits that her breakup with her husband is still hurting her, but candidly says she's welcoming the pain. "The Strangers" star gets up close and personal as she poses on the cover of U.K. Harper's Bazaar magazine's October issue.

In May, Tyler, 31, had announced that she and her Spacehog rocker husband Royston Langdon are separating. They had been married for five years and have one son, 3-year-old Milo William, together.
Matt Damon newborn daughter can't stop smiling when she poops. The "Bourne Ultimatum" actor, whose wife Luciana gave birth to the couple's second child Gia last month, revealed his baby is a happy child and enjoys every part of her daily routine.

He said: "She smiles now, mostly when she goes to the bathroom. That's natural."
Previously being hit by pregnancy rumors, it appears that Uma Thurman is not expecting her first child with her millionaire fiance Arpad 'Arki' Busson. Her representative told US Weekly, "she is absolutely not pregnant."
Nicole Scherzinger and her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton were previously rumored to be moving in together. And now The Pussycat Dolls' lead singer has reportedly confirmed that she is indeed planning to play house with the F1 star.
Russell Brand is not exactly unacquainted with controversy, but even he must have been slightly taken aback by the publicity surrounding his hosting of the MTV Video Music Awards, where many of his jokes - he urged people to vote for Obama, and referred to George Bush as "that retarded cowboy fellow" - seemed to dismay a portion of the audience and upset a lot of people who possess both a broadband connection and a surfeit of free time.
Peaches Geldof 19, dressed in transparent negligee and sexy lace hold-ups, looks sure to ruffle her dad's temper again as she is revealing a lot of herself in new advertisements for Agent Provocateur, appearing in a gothic orgy scene that kicks off a new witch-themed print and digital campaign.
Gladiator star Russell Crowe is taking on the Australian Immigration Department in a bid to see his "friend" Snoop Dogg granted entry to Australia. In a letter sent earlier this month, Crowe pleaded with authorities to approve Snoop's visa application, which is currently being reconsidered on character grounds.
She’s a supermodel, designer and all-out trend setter! And tonight Heidi Klum lived up to that title with her unique and virtual Fall/Winter Line by Jordache.   Heidi’s line ranges from premium denim to chic outerwear and Web site Stardoll is offering an exclusive virtual collection. "I've met many, many girls that love Stardolls, and they kind of pick different celebrities, actors ... and then you can dress them up," says the beauty. She also tells ET she is "very excited" about working with Jordache. Stardoll's more than 20 million users can experience the virtual Heidi Klum collection and dress their personalized avatars with the latest styles.

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Soap legend Susan Lucci is going toe to toe with contestants half her age on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars," debuting Sept. 22 on ABC, and we're in the dance studio with her and partner Tony Dovolani. Turns out, this grandma's got moves we've never even seen! At 62, Susan will have to stay on her toes. She'll be competing against volleyball Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor, singer Lance Bass, TV personality Brooke Burke, reality star Kim Kardashian, Olympian Maurice Greene, "Hannah Montana" star Cody Linley, singer Toni Braxton, actor Ted McGinley, master chef Rocco DiSpirito, comedian Jeffrey Ross, TV vet Cloris Leachman, and NFL champ Warren Sapp! Because of that, she was thrilled to learn her partner would be Tony. "I called the producer and thanked her so much. I didn't know who I'd be getting!" Of course, Tony's been a little distracted this week. His wife Lina went into labor with their twins Monday while he and Susan were rehearsing. "The twins are here! They arrived early September 8th," he writes on his blog. "Susan shooed me out the door as soon as I got the call that it was time."

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Fresh off the rockin’ 50th birthday bash he threw for his superstar wife Madonna, Guy Ritchie says he has made no plans for his own birthday on Wednesday!   “I’ve thought less about my 40th birthday than almost any other birthday,” Ritchie tells the Associated Press. “I’m not sure if that’s kind of an unconscious thing. But I have no plans. So I hope someone’s organizing something for me.” Guy also said he paid for Madonna’s lavish soirée, and that any bash of his wouldn’t be as grand unless “someone’s prepared to pay the same amount” for his. Could Guy be hinting something to Mrs. Ritchie? The British film director went on to say he wants lots of “accolade and money” for his big day, says the AP. Guy is in Toronto promoting his new film ‘RocknRolla,’ while his wife Madonna has been on her “Sticky & Sweet Tour.”

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Barack Obama took a dig at his Republican presidential rival during a speech Tuesday, reportedly comparing John McCain to George W. Bush by saying McCain wouldn't change Washington D.C. as promised -- "You know, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," Obama said. The Illinois senator's is now being taken by some critics as a potshot at McCain's VP pick Sarah Palin. Palin famously joked in her RNC speech: "I was just your average hockey mom. I love those hockey moms, you know, they say, 'What is the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.'" Now, certain political figures are asking that Obama apologize to Palin for his "lipstick on a pig" . "It's disgraceful. Sen. Obama owes Gov. Palin an apology," former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift said, according to the Associated Press, adding: "There's only one woman in the race. It's hard to think this was directed at anybody other than Gov. Palin." Obama's campaign responded that the Democratic presidential hopeful was citing an old adage, not referring to Palin. As it turns out, the Washington Post says that McCain used the expression last October when he reportedly said of Hillary Clinton's 1990s health care plan: "I think they put some lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig."

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Happy Birthday to My Chemical Romance bassist Mikey Way (1980), actor Ryan Phillippe (1974), "Donnie Darko" actor James Duval (1972), actor Jonathon Schaech (1969), British film director Guy Ritchie (1968), rapper Big Daddy Kane (1968),


Pop star Dannii Minogue is considering baring all in Playboy magazine for a second time.The 36-year-old singer first stripped off for the men’s publication when she was 23 - and insists she would strip for another saucy spread if she was offered enough money.She tells Britain’s New! magazine, "I did Playboy when it was cool
Moviemaker Alan Ball has defended his decision to show a bloody tampon in his new film TOWELHEAD, insisting it was important to detail his teenage lead character’s first period on camera.The American Beauty director has come under fire for the controversial scene but he insists he was right to show it.He says, "I felt the
Comedian Al Franken is running for a U.S. Senator seat in Minnesota after winning the Democratic nomination on Tuesday (09Sep08).The former Saturday Night Live star beat six opponents, taking 66 per cent of the public vote in the state’s primary election.Franken will face current Republican Senator Norm Coleman and Independence Party candidate Dean Barkley in
FAMILY GUY comedienne Alex Borstein and her husband, GILMORE GIRLS actor JACKSON DOUGLAS, have welcomed their first child.Borstein, 35, gave birth to son Barnaby Borstein Douglas on Monday (08Sep08) - with the newborn weighing in at eight pounds, 10 ounces (3.91 kilograms).The stars have been married since 1999.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment
Actor Alan Cumming is trying to attain U.S. citizenship - so that he can vote for presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA.The Scottish actor, who has been campaigning in a bid to win gay votes for the Democrat, will take a citizenship test in October (08) in order to vote for Obama in the forthcoming election.He says,
Model Beth Ostrosky has started a family of animals with her new husband, U.S.shock jock HOWARD STERN - she’s filling their home with a "zoo" of adopted pets.The couple, who got engaged on Valentine’s Day (14Feb) 2007, are planning to stage their second wedding in October (08) after walking down the aisle in front of
LATEST: SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s ex-wife Heather Mills has reportedly been dropped from the line-up of DONALD TRUMP’s hit U.S. reality TV show CELEBRITY APPRENTICE.The business tycoon confirmed in June (08) that Mills was bidding for a role on the series, a spin-off of TV hit The Apprentice, which sees celebrities work under the guidance of
Naomi Campbell began community service in a soup kitchen on Tuesday (09Sep08), arriving 10 minutes late on her first day.The catwalk stunner, 38, was tardy as she showed up at London’s Whitechapel Mission centre in a chauffeur-driven limousine.But she was spared from the shelter’s more difficult chores like cleaning and was instead made to help
Boy band *N SYNC are set for a shocking reunion - because they still owe their old label bosses an album or two.The Bye Bye Bye hitmakers went on hiatus to allow Justin Timberlake to launch a solo career, but now he’s a superstar, a planned comeback seems unlikely.But former bandmate Lance Bass reveals the
Rapper Bow Wow was every teacher’s nightmare at school because he was a disruptive prankster.The hitmaker admits success went to his head at an early age and he was never a very good student.In fact, he kept getting suspended from school for being a bad influence on his classmates.He says, "I got detention plenty of
TOWELHEAD director Alan Ball has agreed to videotape a discussion with members of the Council of American Islamic Relations, who have opposed the title of his new film, and release it as a DVD extra.Council officials urged Ball and executives at Warner Bros. to rename the film because they felt ‘Towelhead’ was derogatory and "offensive
LATEST: New York shock jock Howard Stern insists he’s hurt and aggravated by tabloid reports he’s behind plans to auction off a 22-year-old California girl’s virginity.The infamous satellite radio host admits he has invited the girl in question onto his show, but she’s the one selling off her innocence online - not him.On his show
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN has topped a second gay movies poll in as many days.The hit 2005 film beat Beautiful Thing to the top of an online poll compiled by AfterElton.com on Monday (08Sep08) and now the movie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and the late Heath Ledger, has claimed the top spot in a new Gay.com readers poll.More
Naomi Campbell has been given the all clear to start a family after a secret surgery resolved the supermodel’s infertility issues.The catwalk stunner, who is dating Russian businessman Vladislav Doronin, has revealed the removal of a cyst earlier this year (08) means she can now have children.The model, 38, explains she was infertile until she
Jessica Simpson credits singing legend DOLLY PARTON with the critical acclaim of her country music album - because the icon’s intervention helped her record better songs before its release.Simpson and Parton collaborated on the 28-year-old’s debut country album Do You Know, released on Tuesday (09Sep08).The former pop singer reveals that when Parton heard the LP,
Matt Damon whose wife Luciana Barroso just had a baby girl on August 20th, says that having his own children has made all the difference in his life.  "I think something changes in you when you have kids of your own. It is hard not to see your kid's face in the face of every other kid," Matt told ET Monday night before attending the ONEXONE gala and benefit concert in Toronto, Canada. Matt showed up on the red carpet with his mom Nancy Carlsson-Paige, who has also accompanied him in the past to the Oscars. His wife Luciana had to sit this one out to stay home with the couple's newborn daughter, Gia Zavala. Matt jokes with ET, "[Luciana] took over [baby duty] for like a day so I could come here." Even though Matt was teasing, Nancy tells us that he really is very much a hands-on dad and does "everything." For her part, Nancy says becoming a grandmother has been very exciting. "I didn't know my grandparents, so I am experiencing grandparenting for the first time as a grandparent," Nancy tells ET. "It is so wonderful. Matt and his mom made the trip to Toronto on behalf of ONEXONE, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping create a world where children can live safely and with dignity. Matt is the foundation's ambassador. Matt takes his duties as ambassador seriously, and personally picked up the phone to book the music acts for the event himself. "Everybody I called, if they can't do it this year, they committed to next year," he said. "I don't have to sell anything. From Madonna to Eddie Vedder to Sheryl Crow, they want to help."

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Kim Kardashian puts her best foot forward as she begins rehearsals for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" -- and "The Insider" is with her and partner Mark Ballas as the professional dancer shows Kim some of his best moves! Kim says she has never done anything like this before, and she tells "The Insider" just why she decided to give it the old college try. "I feel like people don't know the real me and they don't see that I'm dedicated and determined and that I work really hard," she says. "I just want to show them what I'm about." Just days after her name was announced as one of this season's contestants, Kim injured her toe. It is fine now, and she says that people made it a bigger deal than it was. "I did cut it pretty bad, but you just have to keep on going," the reality TV star says. "Dancing with the Stars premieres on Monday, Sept. 22 on ABC.

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Usher apparently loves daddyhood so much that he's already set to do it for a second time! Sources tell People magazine that the singer and his wife Tameka are expecting baby number two, who will join their first child, a 10-month-old son named Usher Raymond V.

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AP - Christopher Meloni is starting his 10th season as steely sex-crimes Detective Elliot Stabler on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." For six seasons on HBO's prison drama "Oz," he played for the other side as a murderous psychopath jailed for life.
AP - Elizabeth Banks, who portrays Laura Bush to Josh Brolin George in the upcoming film "W," considers the first lady an underrated beauty.
AFP - US cycling icon Lance Armstrong said on Tuesday he will return to professional cycling in 2009 and try to win an eighth Tour de France crown.
AP - Guy Ritchie already celebrated a milestone birthday this year: wife Madonna's 50th. So the filmmaker isn't thinking much about his own milestone birthday on Wednesday.
Reuters - British rock band Oasis has postponed a concert scheduled to take place in the Canadian city of London on Tuesday, two days after guitarist Noel Gallagher was attacked by a fan on stage in Toronto.
AP - One clear fan of a new Paris Hilton documentary has a familiar name: Paris Hilton
Reuters - Singer-actress Barbra Streisand who performs for Barack Obama at a Hollywood fundraiser next week, will herself be feted in the U.S. capital later this year for her contributions to American culture and the arts.
Comedy Central's panel of comedians list the four reasons the iPhone is evil. Among the reasons: Steve Jobs and the loser users. Tune in to Lewis Black Root of All Evil every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. et/pt on Comedy Central.


WASHINGTON (AP) - Barbra Streisand, actor Morgan Freeman and country singer George Jones will be awarded the Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts,


Paris Hilton has announced she is eager to team up with Britney Spears for a duet.


Famed radio host Howard Stern is set to shock audiences once again - when he helps auction off a 22-year-old girl's virginity on Tuesday.


Actor Josh Hartnett is suing a British newspaper which claimed he was caught on camera enjoying a "sexual dalliance" with an unknown female in a London hotel room.


Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills is planning to write a fictional novel - about a former model who marries a pop star.


NEW YORK (AP) - Elizabeth Banks, who portrays Laura Bush to Josh Brolin George in the upcoming film "W," considers the first lady an underrated beauty.


Heath Ledger portrayal of the Joker in Batman Begins sequel The Dark Knight has been named the summer's best movie villain.


In a revealing tidbit of non-news today, Alec Baldwin has discovered he's actually an asshole and that's what everyone else thinks of him too. He revealing that he was so "humiliated" after his extremely harsh and rant-filled answer machine message to his 11-year-old daughter Ireland was leaked to the internet last year, that he contemplated suicide.

Apparently, having everyone know he's the father of a "thoughtless little pig" is embarrassing. But hey! There's money to be made in the kid's public pain - Baldwin has written an autobiography "A Promise to Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood and Divorce."
Severe fatique and post-partum depression is taking their toll on Angelina Jolie who reportedly is so exhausted juggling her new twins that she doesn't have time for her other four children. While partner Brad Pitt is away from home working the film festivals promoting his flick, "Burn After Reading," Angelina remains in near-seclusion at their French home since giving birth to the twins in July.

"(Angie's) been staying in bed most of the time," a friend told In Touch. "All she does is nap. She has little or no appetite and has to force herself to remember to eat because she is still breast-feeding."
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He's been to rehab more times than we care to count -- so of all the places to stop for what we're hoping was just a snack -- a liquor store?! The good news -- we're pretty sure it ain't liquor.See Also Iron Man Becomes Katate Kid...

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There's a story circulating that Josh Hartnett and "an unnamed female friend" had a sexual romp in a library at a London Hotel and it was all caught on surveillance tape. Well we've confirmed the story is bogus.The Daily Mirror reported the incident...

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Does Angelina Jolie have all her original parts? Judge for yourself. These photos were taken when she was a teenager. See Also Brad's Little Girl: Walking Is for Commoners...

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Former wrestler Ric Flair mug wasn't mangled by a chair to the face, a fall from a ladder or a fake right hook -- it was busted up after a tussle with his daughter and her boyfriend in a North Carolina parking lot. The reported fray was rowdy...

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Before Lindsay Lohan starred in the '98 remake, Hayley Mills played the identical twins in the 1961 original film "The Parent Trap." Guess what she looks like now!...

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Apparently, God doesn't write checks like Hollywood producers.Ann Gillespie, who played Kelly Taylor's (Jennie Garth) drug-addicted, alcoholic mom on the original "90210," left Hollywood ... and for God. She earned a master's degree in divinity in...

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Posh and J. Lo hanging out makes sense -- they're both Scientolosidekicks of TomKat -- but couldn't they find a third wheel more fitting than Nicole Richie The trio hooked up for dinner in NY last night. Jada Pinkett-Smith must have been busy.See...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice Kurt Angle -- an Olympic gold medalist and former WWE wrestler -- was found not guilty today in his DUI case.Angle was arrested at his home in Moon Township, Penn. last October after a witness called the police, claiming Kurt was driving erratically...

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Tonight on TMZ TV -- Why Warren G can't escape the clutches of a broke ass elevator... did Halle Berry cook up a plan to engineer a super baby... and how the hell did J. Lo get high society to forget she was a frickin' Fly Girl?Check your local...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird Matt Damon has the uncanny ability to adapt to his surroundings, blending in anywhere. Unnoticed. Where'd he go?See Also Horton vs Damon Somers to Damon: I'll Master Your Thighs Any Day...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Getting stuck in an elevator with a bunch of half-naked skanks doesn't sound bad in theory -- until they start freaking out.Warren G, his entourage and a group of club rats were trapped in an elevator at the Mirage in Las Vegas for just over an hour...

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Filed under: Break-Ups Yeardley Smith -- the voice behind Lisa Simpson -- is officially back on the market after an L.A. County judge finalized her divorce from Daniel Erickson yesterday. The guy who voices Milhouse must be freakin' out right now.Yeardley should not,...

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Sick of wasting away in the slammer, Anne Hathaway ex-BF Raffaello Follieri -- the guy accused of lying about Vatican ties to screw people out of serious cash -- is finally ready to strike a deal with the feds.The alleged con man has a date with...

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Filed under: Dancing with the Stars, Kim Kardashian "Dancing with the Stars" finally has its first blind dancer -- Edyta Sliwinska.O.K. so she's not what doctors would call "optically impaired," but Edyta is the first person who doesn't think Kim Kardashian has a gargantuan backside. May we present...

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Filed under: Madonna, We're Just Sayin', Nurse!

Here's Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry (left) at the Fashion Rocks concert in NYC this weekend -- and a little known pop star named Madonna (right).One of them is 63-years-old.We're just sayin'!See Also Kanye West: TV Icon...

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SIR PAUL McCARTNEY’s ex-wife Heather Mills is planning to write a fictional novel - about a former model who marries a pop star.Despite the storyline closely mirroring her real life relationship with the former Beatle, insiders claim Mills plans to alter the names of the characters involved and release it as fiction.The move would help
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is to have a second try-out as a DJ - after she disappointed partygoers at her first London club night by not playing a single record.The Back to Black singer was due to hit the decks at the launch of her own regular club night at the Monarch pub in Camden,
LATEST: Actor Josh Hartnett is suing a British newspaper which claimed he was caught on camera enjoying a "sexual dalliance" with an unknown female in a London hotel room.The Daily Mirror report suggested Hartnett was verbally warned by security bosses at the Soho Hotel last week (02Sep08) after security cameras taped his encounter.Hartnett appeared on
Paris Hilton has announced she is keen to team up with BRITNEY SPEARS for a duet.The socialite is currently working on a follow-up to her self-titled 2006 debut album.And Hilton is hoping that Spears - who is also working on a new LP - will agree to collaborate on a track for the record.She says,
Ashlee Simpson expects to give birth to a baby boy in November (08), her rock star husband PETE WENTZ has confirmed.Just days after the pair was forced to deny rumours Simpson is pregnant with twins, the Fall Out Boy star has revealed all to Playboy magazine.He says, "We know with 90 per cent accuracy that
Soul legend Dionne Warwick has written a children’s book, based on her own early life.The 66-year-old has collaborated with Brazilian illustrator Soud to create Say A Little Prayer, which is named after her most famous hit.The story follows Little D, a girl who discovers her singing talent after her grandfather encourages her to perform in
LATEST: British rockers OASIS have cancelled a concert in Ontario, Canada on Tuesday (09Sep08), after guitarist Noel Gallagher was attacked on stage in Toronto on Sunday (07Sep08).Gallagher was admitted to the hospital for "bruising to his ribs and hip" after falling awkwardly onto monitor speakers as 47-year-old Daniel Sullivan ran onstage and challenged him during
David Bowie and THE SMITHS have topped a new gay album poll.Bowie’s 1972 release The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars claimed the top spot in the new Out magazine Gayest Albums of All Time list, with The Smiths’ self-titled debut coming in at number two.Tracy Chapman’s 1988 debut, Judy
Rocker Courtney Love has spoken out in defence of her friend RUSSELL BRAND after the British comic was criticised for his risque gags at the recent MTV Video Music Awards.Brand - who hosted Sunday’s (07Sep08) ceremony - came under fire for mocking The Jonas Brothers’ sexual morals and ridiculing the trio’s decision not to have
English actress Sophia Myles is appealing for the return of her wallet, after it was stolen during a trip to a Hollywood cinema.The Brideshead Revisited actress was robbed by a man sitting next to her at a screening of Don Cheadle’s new movie Traitor.She explains, "I got my wallet stolen last weekend at the Arclight
Philip Seymour HOFFMAN is thrilled he’s among the names in contention for BATMAN villain THE PENGUIN, because he has always wanted to play the comic book bad guy.Despite The Dark Knight star Michael Caine’s confirmation that the Capote star has already landed the role, Hoffman insists he’s yet to be officially offered the part -
SPIKE LEE fears his public spat with Clint Eastwood may have cost him an Oscar nod.The director criticised Eastwood for the lack of African-Americans in his war epics Flags of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima, and he thinks the controversy that followed his remarks may have ruined his Academy Award chances for new
Actress Liv Tyler has opened up about the break-up of her marriage for the first time since splitting from husband ROYSTON LANGDON earlier this year (08) - confessing she feels lost and "neurotic" since their separation.Tyler split from the British rocker in May (08) after five years of marriage and admits she’s struggling as a
R&B hunk USHER is set to become a dad again - his wife TAMEKA FOSTER RAYMOND is reportedly pregnant with the couple’s second child.The couple has a 10-month-old son, Usher Raymond V, and Foster Raymond is expecting a Christmas (08) baby, according to U.S. reports.A source tells In Touch Weekly magazine, "She’s due in December."Movie
Rapper 50 Cent is to be honoured with his own day in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he filmed new movie RIGHTEOUS KILL.The hitmaker/actor, who calls the state home, insists the 12 October (08) Curtis Jackson Day honour could not come at a better time.He explains, "October 13th is my son’s birthday." 50 plans to take his