Josh Duhamel is jumping from the big screen to the race track. The actor has the honor of driving the pace car at the 2009 Indy 500. His ride will be the Chevrolet Camaro -- the model that appears in his upcoming 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.' "The Indy 500 is a legendary race," Josh says. "It’' a great honor to be driving the Camaro Pace Car in it." "We're happy to welcome Josh Duhamel as Pace Car driver for the Indianapolis 500," added Joie Chitwood, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and CEO. "As a star in one of Hollywood's expected blockbusters this summer, it's only fitting that he will lead the field to the start of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' on Memorial Day weekend."

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AFP - What do Barack Obama, Bernard Madoff, Zac Efron and the founders of Twitter have in common? A lot of influence, Time magazine says.
AP - Amy Sedaris is preparing more literary laughter.
AP - A Georgia man who told police he and Tyra Banks "had a thing together" was convicted Thursday of stalking the supermodel-turned-TV host.
British singer Leona Lewis has been forced to delay the recording of her forthcoming album after she was reportedly hit in the face by a horse.


British singer Leona Lewis has been forced to delay the recording of her forthcoming album after she was reportedly hit in the face by a horse.


It was time for the girls to prove they have what it takes to be America's Next Top Model. This week was the infamous go-sees challenge where each model is sent to top Brazilian designers to prove themselves.


It was time for the girls to prove they have what it takes to be America's Next Top Model. This week was the infamous go-sees challenge where each model is sent to top Brazilian designers to prove themselves.


Shannen Doherty is mourning the death of her beloved mutt, Roamy. The actress' German shepherd dog died after a long battle with an illness


Shannen Doherty is mourning the death of her beloved mutt, Roamy. The actress' German shepherd dog died after a long battle with an illness


Christina Applegate is terrified her reconstructed breasts will pop out of her dress whenever she's at red carpet events, because she can't feel them.


Christina Applegate is terrified her reconstructed breasts will pop out of her dress whenever she's at red carpet events, because she can't feel them.


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hugh Jackman relied on his Wolverine alter ego to pack on muscle for the "X-Men" role, and he turned to the Oscars to slim back down.


NEW YORK (AP) — A smiling Christina Applegate graces the cover of People magazine's "Most Beautiful" issue.


Michael Douglas is recovering from surgery after having his knee replaced. The star, 64, found himself limping around on the set of his forthcoming film "Solitary Man"


Mia Farrow has taken advice from starvation expert David Blaine as she fasts to raise awareness of the plight of starving refugees in the Sudan.


Simon Cowell started the American Idol results show by saying how great everyone was and how wide open the competition is this year. He couldn't be more correct.


'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' opens this Friday, and could possibly overturn the all three of the other X-Men movies as the best one yet.


Isn't it nice to have Michael Keaton back in our lives? Now, he may point out that he hadn't actually gone anywhere. But it has been three years since we've seen Keaton in theaters.


Isn't it nice to have Michael Keaton back in our lives? Now, he may point out that he hadn't actually gone anywhere. But it has been three years since we've seen Keaton in theaters.


Elizabeth Hurley could pass for 33, not 43 (her real age). She arrived at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's 2009 Annual Benefit The Hot Pink Party looking stunning


An auctioneer caught up in the O.J. Simpson hotel heist who sued Dr. Phil for defamation and fraud after appearing on his talk show has accepted a settlement from the TV personality.


An auctioneer caught up in the O.J. Simpson hotel heist who sued Dr. Phil for defamation and fraud after appearing on his talk show has accepted a settlement from the TV personality.


I once told a friend of mine, Britney Spears will never tour again." That was said during a time when her life was marked by car accidents, divorce, custody battles, hospital/rehab visits


Actor Lane Garrison was treated to a welcome home party by childhood pal Jessica Simpson and her family on Wednesday to celebrate his release from a California prison.


Actor Lane Garrison was treated to a welcome home party by childhood pal Jessica Simpson and her family on Wednesday to celebrate his release from a California prison.


Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started, The Hills, Heidi & Spencer Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were the ones coming back from swine flu infested Mexico -- but after their mask-on-mask makeout session at LAX, we're the ones feeling ill.Not nauseated enough? Spencer said they "tried" consummating the marriage. ...

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What goes up on a surfboard, must come down ... demonstrated here when Lindsay Lohan got shredded by the gnar in Maui yesterday.See Also LiLord of the Rings Lindsay Lohan -- Too Skinny? Her Ass! ...

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In a desperate effort to prove she isn't as dumb as that stupid hat on her head, Paris Hilton told us she's finally "studied up" on the swine flu enough to be "scared of it." Welcome to last week.** Follow TMZ on Twitter -- CLICK HERE to check out ...

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We just got new pictures of a guy (left) people think is the same guy we plastered all over our site yesterday -- a guy we think could actually be Tupac Shakur People from all over the world went nuts yesterday after we posted the pics (right). ...

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The man accused of stalking Tyra Banks has been sentenced to catwalk in jail.A judge in NYC convicted Brady Green of stalking, harassment, criminal trespass and attempted aggravated harassment. His sentencing is scheduled for June. Green faces up to ...

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Veteran actor Kirk Douglas is hobbling around his Beverly Hills home after injuring his foot in a fall.The 92-year-old star recently took a tumble at his California mansion but refused to see a doctor until the following day.And, after consulting medics, Douglas discovered he had broken a bone in his foot.The elderly actor has now
STAR TREK actor Leonard Nimoy will be honoured with a prestigious award for his contribution to the science fiction genre at this year’s (09) Saturn Awards.The awards are presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honour the top works in science fiction, fantasy and horror in film, television and
Actor Christian Bale is still "embarrassed" by the foul-mouthed rant leaked from the set of TERMINATOR SALVATION - and hopes his antics won’t deter movie fans from seeing his films.The Batman Begins star’s outburst during shooting for the action movie sequel last summer (Jul08) was caught on tape and the four-minute long audio, in which
Jamie Lynn SPEARS’ boyfriend CASEY ALDRIDGE is back on his feet just days after he was injured in a car crash in Louisiana on Sunday (26Apr09).Aldridge, the father of Spears’ 10-month-old daughter Maddie, had to be airlifted to hospital after swerving into a ditch following a night of celebrations at a cousin’s bachelor party.He was
Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has settled a lawsuit with a hand model over an accident with a faulty patio chair from her furniture line.The domestic queen was sued by model/magician Patrick Albanese, who alleged the top of his index finger was chopped off after he caught it in the frame of the chair.Doctors managed to
Sam Mendes has pulled out of directing his first opera at the 2010 Glyndebourne Festival in England.The acclaimed theatre director was due to helm a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni for his highly-anticipated opera debut at the annual British event.But he has now backed out, insisting his new U.S. theatre company "turned out to be
Jon Bon Jovi's secret to a happy marriage: fear. The Bon Jovi frontman reveals his 20-year marriage to karate instructor Dorothea is sound because he is terrified of her.

The rocker and his missus' marriage hits platinum Wednesday. And while people are used to seeing other celebrities' matrimony go down the drain, the 47-year-old singer/actor is confident his will last forever.
Hulk Hogan "O.J." are costing him more than he bargained for. The retired professional wrestler's estranged wife wants an additional $8,200 a month because she fears for her life.

According to Linda Hogan's request in Pinellas County, Florida, she claims that she needs another $8,200 a month so she can move "thousands of miles away" from the man she married in 1983 because she feels she is in "imminent danger of becoming a victim."
Jamie Lynn Spears' boyfriend has taken his first steps after suffering head injuries in a car accident. Casey Aldridge - the father of Jamie's 10-month-old daughter Maddie - has been released from intensive care and is walking again, just days after he crashed his vehicle on Sunday.

A source said: "He came out of ICU (intensive care unit) and was walking around twice on Tuesday. He was a little wobbly because that's the first time he's been up since the wreck."
Leona Lewis suffered facial injuries after being headbutted by her horse. The "Bleeding Love" singer was thrown to the floor and suffered a split lip after the stallion - a present from friends - reared up and hit her during an early morning ride in Los Angeles.

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Leona has been riding since she was a child and has never had a fear of horses. So she was really shaken up when the horse turned on her. Something startled the horse and it flicked its head back and smacked Leona full in the face."
Russell Brand has requested a hotel room with a stripper pole. The British comic star - famed for his womanizing ways - is to start work on movie "Get Him to the Greek" in Las Vegas and is keen to stay at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

Russell has asked for the famous Apex suite, which is known as the "ultimate bachelor pad," and is planning to host several wild parties during his stay.
Kylie Minogue is set to buy a house with her new boyfriend in Spain. The "In My Arms" singer wants to settle down with model Andres Velencoso, 31, in the Tossa De Mar area of the Costa Brava, close to where his family lives.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Things are going really well between Kylie and Andres and she has been spending a lot of time in Spain."
Madonna has agreed to let Guy Ritchie care for their children for the summer. The "4 Minutes" singer is to entrust Rocco, eight, and adopted son David, four, to the director when she embarks on her European tour in June.

Guy is delighted Madonna - who also has a 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, from a previous relationship - is letting him have the kids, a decision which comes just weeks after the singer won full custody of the boys.
Sean Penn has filed for divorce from wife Robin Wright Penn. The "Milk" actor asked for "legal separation with minor children" from his spouse of 13 years when he filed the papers at a Los Angeles court last Friday.

It is not the first time the couple - who have two children together, Dylan, 18, and 15-year-old Hopper Jack - have tried to legally end their stormy marriage.
Jessica Simpson reportedly enjoyed an intimate lunch with ex-boyfriend John Mayer. The singer-and-actress, who is currently dating American football star Tony Romo, secretly met John for a meal in Calabasas, California, recently and onlookers claimed they couldn't contain their joy at seeing each other.

One source told X17Online: "They were keen not to be seen together but they looked so happy to be in each other's company. It looked to me like they were more than just good friends!"
Nicole Richie was once part of a rap group. The reality TV star and two of her friends formed a hip-hop act called Caution and were so convinced they were going to make it they asked Nicole's mother Brenda Harvey to find them a manager.

Nicole - the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie and Brenda - wrote on her Twitter page: "When I was 10 years old, I was in an all girl hip-hop/rap group. (oh we're just getting started). Our name? get ready. CAUTION! It was me and my 2 girlfriends; but they were 13 so they made me audition.
Hugh Jackman quit dancing so people wouldn't think he was gay. The "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" star wanted to be a dancer when he was a child, but gave up the hobby when his older brother accused him of being homosexual.

The 40-year-old actor said: "In another world, another life, probably growing up in another country, I might have been more of a dancer. In fact I was going down that road when I was about 12."
Lady Gaga will take a month off from work because she is stressed. The "Poker Face" singer - real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta - will reportedly take a break from her grueling work schedule to recuperate because bosses at her record label fear she will burn out.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: Lady Gaga has been working relentlessly since last summer. She has criss-crossed the globe on numerous occasions promoting her album "The Fame" and the pressure has now started to get to her."
Dita Von Teese is dating a French aristocrat 11 years her junior. The burlesque dancer - who is divorced from goth rocker Marilyn Manson - is enjoying a romance with 25-year-old Count Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, whose parents are fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Catherine de Castelbajac.

A source close to Dita, 36, said: "She seems really happy with him. The age gap doesn't seem to be a problem at the moment, he's very mature for his age."
Is Kirstie Alley planning a crash diet? Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight to find out! Then, find out if the super skinny Miss Universe hopeful is trying to gain weight, as we order a turkey-bacon sandwich with the pageant contestant! Plus, we go in-depth with the world's youngest transsexual! Tune in to "The Insider" on TV to follow her dream to become a pop star!

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AP - Closing arguments will begin Thursday in the trial of a Georgia man accused of stalking supermodel-turned-TV host Tyra Banks
TOP GUN star Kelly McGillis has turned her back on men for good - reportedly confirming persistent rumours she is gay.The actress been subjected to gossip about her sexuality throughout her career but she repeatedly denied speculation she was a lesbian.But now McGillis has apparently confirmed she’s shunning men in favour of a female lover.According
An auctioneer caught up in the O.J. Simpson hotel heist who sued DR. PHIL for defamation and fraud after appearing on his talk show has accepted a settlement from the U.S. TV personality.The former American football star was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison in December (08) after being convicted of orchestrating a
Christina Applegate is terrified her reconstructed breasts will pop out of her dress whenever she’s at red carpet events, because she can’t feel them.The actress underwent a double mastectomy last year after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she had her breasts rebuilt and implants fitted.Applegate is happy with her new bust, telling People.com,
Shannen Doherty is mourning the death of her beloved mutt, ROAMY.The actress’ German shepherd dog died after a long battle with illness on 22 April (09) and Doherty couldn’t stop sobbing about the tragedy at the opening of the Chandelier Room in Hoboken, New Jersey the following night.She told Life & Style magazine, "We had
Former DYNASTY star Joan Collins has credited her toyboy husband with bringing her family back together.Collins, 75, wed 43-year-old Percy Gibson in 2002 after four previous marriages, which produced three children - and she claims the theatre impresario is responsible for ending years of estrangement between her and daughters Tara and Katie, and son Sacha.The
British singer Leona Lewis has been forced to delay the recording of her forthcoming album after she was reportedly hit in the face by a horse.The Bleeding Love hitmaker was riding the animal in Los Angeles earlier this month (Apr09) when it turned on her.The 24 year old was knocked to the ground and split
Jennifer Garner sported nasty cuts on her arms and legs during an appearance on a U.S. TV show on Wednesday (29Apr09) - and found an unlikely nurse in host DAVID LETTERMAN.The actress took a painful tumble earlier this month (Apr09) and grazed her knee, elbow and wrist in the freak fall.Garner put on a brave
Country star TIM MCGRAW has signed with the manager of the Dave Matthews BAND after splitting from his longtime svengali.McGraw parted ways with Scott Siman of RPM Management recently and now joins Coran Capshaw’s roster of talent at Red Light Management.His new company colleagues include Alanis Morissette, Phish, Chris Cornell, Cheap Trick and country acts
MADONNA has been dealt a devastating blow in her bid to adopt Malawian orphan MERCY JAMES - the child’s father wants full custody of his little girl.The Holiday hitmaker wanted to become mum to the three-year-old but her request for an interim adoption was turned down by a court in the country’s capital Lilongwe earlier
Hollywood star Michael Douglas is ashamed he’s such a technophobe - because his 92-year-old father KIRK has his own blog.Douglas is proud of the Spartacus star’s status as "the oldest blogger on MySpace" - but admits he doesn’t even know how to use email.The 64-year-old says, "He (Kirk) prides himself on his spot on MySpace;
Heidi Klum is blaming husband SEAL for revealing all about her pregnancy - insisting he felt he had to break the news at a recent concert.The German supermodel refused to confirm the baby news when it broke earlier this month (Apr09) and was stunned when her husband decided to tell his fans the stories were
Just two weeks after the judges saved him from elimination, Matt Giraud became the first of the Top 5 to get the boot Tuesday night on "Idol"! "I'll definitely remember being the cat with nine lives," Matt said, "and it's definitely not the last time you'll see me." Adam Lambert, one of the judges' favorites, joined Matt in the bottom two, but scored enough votes stay afloat in the competition! So, the remaining four contestants vying for the "Idol" title are Adam, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Danny Gokey. Also on the results show, guest mentor Jamie Foxx rocked his smash hit “Blame It,” and Natalie Cole and former “Idol” winner Taylor Hicks performed as well.

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WEBISODE: 04/30/09 Want to help "The Insider"'s Lara Spencer choose the perfect outfit for tonight's show? In this all new edition of our web series Lara's Wardrobe Cam -- the choice is yours! "The Insider"'s fashion expert Anya Sarre has three gorgeous wardrobe options, and Lara and Anya want to hear from you! Watch the video and post your below!

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Happy Birthday To "Spider-Man 3" actress Kirsten Dunst (1982), Jamaican musician Barrington Levy (1964), Danish film director Lars von Trier (1956), film and TV actor Perry King (1948), "Running With Scissors" actress Jill Clayburgh (1944)


Happy Birthday To "Spider-Man 3" actress Kirsten Dunst (1982), Jamaican musician Barrington Levy (1964), Danish film director Lars von Trier (1956), film and TV actor Perry King (1948), "Running With Scissors"


Chandigarh (PTI): They asked for votes, but are getting a makeover. That's what fashion-design students of INIFD are planning to give our politicians this election season. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, BJP's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani, BSP supremo Mayawati, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will get a complete makeover solution, courtesy INIFD students who seem to be inspired by the rise of US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as fashion icons.
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There are waaaaaay too many Lexuses (Lexi?) in Brentwood -- and when Dustin Hoffman couldn't find his in a parking lot/sea of luxury vehicles, he begrudgingly used the help of an unlikely source: Our intrepid photog.See Also Dustin Hoffman -- ...

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Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! Stepfanie Kramer is best known for playing Lt. Dee Dee McCall opposite Fred Dryer in the '80s TV series "Hunter." Guess what she looks like now! ...

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You know you've made it as a country star when you're headlining the 18th annual Testicle Festival in Oklahoma Miranda Lambert is set to perform tomorrow at the four day event in Stillwater -- where they'll be enough beer, music and fried bull balls ...

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Before Robert Pattinson was the leading man for the 'Twilight' film series and a teen heartthrob, he was just a little British boy on a bike. Life & Style magazine has released photos of the vampire hunk long before the fame and notoriety kicked in. Take a look at this cute kid on a bicycle and in a policeman's hat. For more Pattinson kid pics, be sure to check out the new issue of Life & Style magazine when it hits newsstands May 1.

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Farrah Fawcett and RYAN O’NEAL’s troubled son REDMOND O’NEAL has pleaded not guilty to charges he carried drugs into a California jail.O’Neal was in court in Los Angeles on Wednesday (29Apr09) to face a felony charge.He was arrested earlier this month (Apr09) in the parking lot of a jail in the city, after law enforcement
Mia Farrow has taken advice from starvation expert DAVID BLAINE as she fasts to raise awareness of the plight of starving refugees in the Sudan.Farrow is three days into her own starvation stunt and admits her mind is feeling "muddled and swimming".But she is drawing strength from words of support from Blaine, who survived 44
Zachary Quinto credits a journalist who exaggerated his desire to play MR. SPOCK with helping him land his role in the new STAR TREK movie.The actor had just landed a role in TV hit Heroes when he heard about director J.J. Abrams’ intention to take Star Trek back to the big screen.But it wasn’t until
Heidi Montag and SPENCER PRATT’s marriage has started badly - the newlyweds have been forced to abandon their pre-honeymoon in Mexico over swine flu fears.The Pratts phoned in to Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Tuesday (28Apr09) to reveal they were "in isolation" and wearing masks to protect themselves from the health crisis
Fans of the THE JACKSON 5 could be in for a treat this summer (09) - Tito Jackson is urging brother MICHAEL to reunite the group onstage at his London comeback shows.The Thriller hitmaker is making a return to the stage in July (09) with a 50-date run at the U.K. capital’s O2 Arena for
Rockers 30 SECONDS TO MARS have struck a new deal with their record label - just months after the two parties were involved in a $30 million (£20.7 million) legal spat.The A Beautiful Lie hitmakers, fronted by actor Jared Leto were hit with a lawsuit from their bosses at Virgin Records in August (08) after
Lady Gaga has been ordered to take a month off work, after almost collapsing onstage during a recent show in Georgia.The singer, real name Stefani Germanotta, has been globe-trotting in recent months, promoting her album The Fame, and her jet-setting lifestyle has taken its toll on the Just Dance hitmaker - she had a terrifying
MARILYN MANSON’s ex-wife Dita Von TEESE is set to show off her own musical skills by taking to the stage with Germany’s 2009 Eurovision Song Contest entry.The burlesque star is teaming up with duo Alex Swings Oscar Sings to perform Miss Kiss Kiss Bang.And the beauty is gunning for victory, telling German publication Bild, "I
Actor CHARLIE SHEEN has confirmed he and ex-wife Denise Richards have agreed to end their bitter feud - for the sake of their kids.The couple recently topped a Hollywood poll to find showbiz’ most bitter exes - but Sheen and Richards now insist their war of words is behind them.Former Bond girl Richards recently revealed
Veteran actor Michael Douglas is recovering from surgery after having his knee replaced.The Basic Instinct star, 64, found himself limping around on the set of his forthcoming film Solitary Man and was instructed by doctors to go under the knife to remedy the problem.He says, "I had my knee replaced, I have an artificial knee.
Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo of Malawi will hear Madonna's adoption appeal on May 4, according to a report. "This is an important case; that's why the chief justice himself has taken special interest," High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal spokesman Joseph Chigona tells People.com. Chigona also says that the hearing will "be heard in chambers," since it relates to a child. Earlier this month, a Malawian court rejected Madonna's bid to adopt a three-year-old girl named Mercy James, citing a statute that requires adoptive parents to live in Malawi for a period of time.

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It was clear to Filipe Fa that if he fell below the yellow line on Tuesday night's "The Biggest Loser" that he would be going home -- and just miss becoming one of the final four. But when his weigh-in showed a weight loss of 10 pounds, he had a fleeting thought that he was safe. That was until he saw that everyone else was making big numbers, too. After all was said and done, Filipe was below the yellow line with Ron Morelli. And when it came time to vote, it was a no-brainer that Ron's son Mike would vote for Filipe. Then, when Helen Phillips, too, cast her vote for him, the 26-year-old from Arizona's fate was sealed. ET: When you look back at the show do you think there is anything you could have done differently that would have put you in the final four? Filipe Fa: No. I killed it that week. In fact my regimen was even tougher than before. I made a goal to wake up every morning at 4:30, finish breakfast by 5 a.m., and workout from 5 to 7 a.m. I basically worked out eight to 10 hours a day that last week. I have no regrets. I gave it my all. ET: Helen said that since both you and Ron voted for her previously when she fell below the yellow line, that she had no loyalty to either of you. So do you think if you had not voted for her earlier, it might have changed her vote, or was she really into The Game by then? Filipe Fa: I think she was really into The Game by that point. I don't know why she would have felt that I would have voted otherwise. I would never write Kristin Steede's name down. I was closer to Kristin than to Helen. I know that it made her upset, but I had to vote for my friend. Whether I voted for her or not, I don't think it would have changed the outcome, because this week everybody was playing The Game So when I fell below the yellow line, I knew I was gone. ET: Going back to your blow-up with Jillian Michaels. Did that have anything to do with the fact that she was a woman? Was that part of your issue with her, or was it that you really felt she wasn't working you out? Felipe Fa: No. It had nothing to do with the fact that she was a woman, or that she wasn't working me out. I think we just had bad communication that week. I didn't really mean to blow up on her, and she didn't mean to say some things, as well. In fact, off-camera we talked about it and made up. We are really good friends right now. I haven't talked to her since I have been off the show, but I have no ill feelings toward her. She is probably one of the best trainers out there. ET: Have you lost any more than the 13 pounds we saw last night since you have been home? Filipe Fa: I am still the same. I am around the same range. ET: Do you have a favorite from the final four to win the competition and the $250,000? Filipe Fa: Tara Costa. That last week on the ranch, Tara and I were able to get close. We had some great conversations. By nature, she is a tough competitor. Because she is so consistent in being so tough, she deserves it more than anybody else. ET: You mentioned that you had problems when you first got home. Why do you think your routine stalled? Filipe Fa: When I first got home, I had the hardest time trying to adjust back to normal life. Going from having a routine on the ranch, where I knew I could wake up every day and do this, and then I had to incorporate family life into that. I still worked out every day, I just I found myself plateauing. Then my father had his stroke. I had to tend to that while my mom worked. I had to be there for my dad. There was a lot of family drama I had to deal with before I could get back on track. [Note: Filipe's dad is doing better. He has improved his eating habits and has lost 18 pounds since his stroke.] ET: How is your relationship with Sione since you have taken this journey with him? Filipe Fa: I think for the most part it has drawn us closer. Sione has always been there for me. He was always a close cousin to me. Being able to make the journey with him has been amazing. We work out together every morning. As much as it is a competition, we still workout together every morning. ET: After losing large amounts of weight, what happens to all the stretched skin? Filipe Fa: That has been the struggle with me being home is dealing with this excess skin. The advice I got from Bob was just a lot of cardio. It is going to take a lot of intense cardio to take it off. I am dealing with it. I have gotten more off since I have been off the show. Hopefully, by the finale I will look as good as I want to. "The Biggest Loser" returns next week for the penultimate episode, when we will see the competitors after they have spent 30 days at home -- and, in addition to the weigh-in, they will be tasked with completing a marathon. Then the finale airs Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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Redmond O'Neal pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a Los Angeles County courthouse to a felony charge that he brought drugs onto the property of a jail, and "The Insider" was in the courtroom. Redmond, 24, was arrested earlier this month in the parking lot of a jail north of Los Angeles, after law enforcement officials allegedly found drugs in his possession. The son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal is currently in custody and is set to be sentenced for another drug case on Thursday, April 30. He was allowed out of jail last weekend in order to visit his ailing mother, who is battling cancer.

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AFP - US First Lady Michelle Obama scored a rare accolade for a political spouse by being named on celebrity magazine People's annual list of the world's 100 most beautiful people on Wednesday.
Reuters - TV host and ex-supermodel Tyra Banks faced her accused stalker in a New York court on Wednesday, saying she fears for her safety since the man allegedly threatened her assistant and contacted her show.
Reuters - Breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate made the cover of People magazine's 100 most beautiful people issue on Wednesday in a list that welcomed newcomers U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and "Twilight" heart-throb Robert Pattinson.
E! Online - What with all the fuss over Mel Gibson and his red-carpet arm candy, Liev Schreiber's absence at last night's X-Men Origins: Wolverine premiere almost went unnoticed.
Reuters - Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has filed for a legal separation from his wife Robin Wright Penn after an attempt to reconcile apparently failed.
Reuters - "Sex and the City" actress Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick are expecting twin girls via a surrogate mother, their representatives said on Tuesday.
AP - Supermodel-turned-TV host Tyra Banks facing the man accused of stalking her, testified Wednesday that she feared for her safety when she learned he had entered the New York City building where she tapes her show.
AP - A smiling Christina Applegate graces the cover of People magazine's "Most Beautiful" issue.
E! Online - Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler has been pretty vocal about what she thinks of Miss California Carrie Prejean's views on gay marriage.
AP - There's a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed against Dr. Phil by a witness in O.J. Simpson robbery case.
AP - Hugh Jackman relied on his Wolverine alter ego to pack on muscle for the "X-Men" role, and he turned to the Oscars to slim back down.
Reuters - Singer Britney Spears has extended her "Circus" concert tour to include a dozen European shows taking her from London to Russia, the pop star's representatives said on her Web site on Wednesday.
After three box office hits, it was no surprise when X-Men Origins: Wolverine was announced. It is coming to the theaters on May 1, focusing on the past life of everyone's favorite clawed mutant Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman).


Hugh Jackman rewarded hundreds of fans camping overnight to see him at the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine by surprising them all with breakfast.


Hugh Jackman rewarded hundreds of fans camping overnight to see him at the world premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine by surprising them all with breakfast.


NEW YORK (AP) - Celebrity feuds can't last forever when there is publicity to be had. Just ask Donald Trump and Barbara Walters.


NEW YORK (AP) - Celebrity feuds can't last forever when there is publicity to be had. Just ask Donald Trump and Barbara Walters.


Lily Allen has a grudge against Vladimir Putin - her showcase concert in Saint Petersburg was axed when the former Russian Premier attended a bare-knuckle bout nearby.


Lily Allen has a grudge against Vladimir Putin - her showcase concert in Saint Petersburg was axed when the former Russian Premier attended a bare-knuckle bout nearby.


Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced the forthcoming release of his second solo album, titled Cradlesong. Due on June 30th, the album features the first single,


Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced the forthcoming release of his second solo album, titled Cradlesong. Due on June 30th, the album features the first single,


Kim Kardashian showed up at the Tribeca Film Festival for the "Wonderful World" premiere in New York city Monday night sans the blond wig she was recently spotted wearing.


Christina Applegate was devastated when photographers caught her smoking just months after she won her battle with cancer, because it was a "rare slip up."


Christina Applegate was devastated when photographers caught her smoking just months after she won her battle with cancer, because it was a "rare slip up."


Action man-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency following the swine flu epidemic currently gripping America.


Action man-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency following the swine flu epidemic currently gripping America.


Actress Paz de la Huerta was at the New York City premiere of her new film 'The Limits of Control.' We don't really know what to say about these photos of the 24-year-old.


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Parachute's debut album on Mercury/Island Def Jam Music takes off from the individual members' shared histories, from "She Is Love", the ballad torch song and first single, with its Van Morrison-like


The swine flu epidemic is wrecking the romance on Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's Mexican "pre-honeymoon" - because they're having to wear masks every time they leave their hotel.


Chris Noth will be back as Mr. Big in the Sex and the City: The Movie sequel after coming to terms with producers over his film deal. Noth recently revealed he was still "in negotiations" with producers to reprise his role,


Chris Noth will be back as Mr. Big in the Sex and the City: The Movie sequel after coming to terms with producers over his film deal. Noth recently revealed he was still "in negotiations" with producers to reprise his role,


There you have it: another show-biz relationship mystery solved!

Dev Patel, 19, and Freida Pinto 24, who starred as young lovers in the eight-time Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, have always denied reports that they are dating each other, but romance rumors resurfaced yet again last week, when the two were caught cuddling during an intimate lunch in Israel, where Freida, is filming her latest project on location.
Say hello to the Hollywood's newest celebrity couple, Taylena!

After numerous reports of on-set Twilight romances between Robert Pattinson Kristen Stewart and Nikki Reed (all of which have been shot down by the young stars) - Taylor Lautner, 17, is the latest New Moon star to be hit with romance rumors. Reports say he's gone on a few dates in Vancouver with Disney darling Selena Gomez, 16.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Toni Braxton has been left holding the bag after cancelling her 2006 concert in Las Vegas due to heart problems -- and she says Lloyd's of London screwed her.Braxton has filed suit, claiming she bought "non-appearance" and "cancellation" insurance, ...

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Filed under: Dirty Divorces Sean Penn has filed for legal separation from his wife, Robin Wright Penn -- again, and he's not about to start fronting her legal bills.According to papers filed last week in Marin County Superior Court, Penn cites "irreconcilable differences." The ...

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Filed under: Britney Spears We just got the crash report from the police dept. in the Casey Aldridge truck crash. And we've talked to one of the passengers, who says Casey had not hit the bottle.We broke the story -- Aldridge rolled his truck, causing him and two others to be ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Shauna Sand Shauna Sand's plump lips were an easy target for hubby/not her hubby/hubby/estranged hubby Romain Chavent.Sand just scored a restraining order, prohibiting him from going within 100 yards of Shauna -- 99 yards from her lips. She claims in the legal ...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Movies, Kids, Nurse! Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber can breath a little easier now -- their son has been released from hospital after suffering from respiratory issues.Liev was noticeably absent from Tuesday's "Wolverine" premiere in L.A. -- and we now know he ditched ...

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Bea Arthur went to the big lanai in the sky this weekend at age 87 -- but Betty White one of two remaining living "Golden Girls," yesterday said it best, "We'll always love her."Nothin' but pure class here -- just check out how cool she is with the ...

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Action man-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency following the swine flu epidemic currently gripping America.More than 10 cases of the killer flu have been reported in California and Schwarzenegger hopes his plea for help will cut through red tape and speed up attempts to respond to the new strain, which claimed
Shia LaBeouf is in talks to take over CHARLIE SHEEN’s role as a desperate young stockbroker in the forthcoming sequel to 1987 film WALL STREET.LaBeouf is negotiating with bosses at 20th Century Fox to join Michael Douglas, who’s been recast by director Oliver Stone for Wall Street 2, a follow-up to the Oscar-winning drama, reports
Sean Penn has filed for legal separation from his wife of 13 years, ROBIN WRIGHT PENN.News of the split comes just two days after the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary (27Apr09), and just months after they reunited. Penn originally filed for divorce back in 2007.The actor first fuelled rumours of a second split when he failed
Liev Schreiber pulled out of the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie on Tuesday (28Apr09) so he could be at his son’s bedside in a New York hospital.Schreiber, who plays Victor Creed/Sabretooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, was a noticeable absentee from the screening, but he had a very good reason not to be there
Christina Applegate has prompted speculation she could be heading down the aisle with rocker boyfriend MARTYN LENOBLE, after confessing she dreams of marrying again.The actress divorced her first husband Johnathan Schaech in 2007, and began dating new beau Lenoble last May (09).As they approach their first anniversary together, Applegate is convinced he’s the one -
Michael J. FOX stunned BACK TO THE FUTURE devotees at the weekend (25Apr09) when he showed up at a fan convention unannounced.The actor flew to Los Angeles from New York for a week of promotional activities and discovered there was a fan convention dedicated to his time travel film a short drive away from his
Dita Von TEESE has urged her fellow burlesque stars to defy a crackdown on shows in London - because that’s what makes risque dance routines "exciting".The sexy performer hit out after officials in the U.K. capital introduced new legislation forcing club owners who stage burlesque nights to apply for a lapdancing licence.But Von Teese is
Bubbly actress/singer KRISTIN CHENOWETH wants RAY star Kerry Washington to play her lesbian lover in a new DUSTY SPRINGFIELD biopic.Chenoweth will play the British soul star in a movie she’s developing - and she’s hoping to land Washington as her leading lady.She says, "I want Kerry Washington to play my girlfriend. Dusty had a relationship
TONI BRAXTON is suing an insurance company for failing to honour an agreement to cover the cancellation of her Las Vegas concerts in 2008.The Unbreak My Heart singer was forced to pull the final shows in her two-year Sin City residency at the Flamingo Hotel last August (08), after she was hospitalised for an ongoing
OASIS star Noel Gallagher has been filmed singing in the shower for pal BONO’s new (Red)Wire online magazine.The singer/songwriter agreed to perform a solo rendition of the bandâ??s Waiting for The Rapture in a shower room at New Yorkâ??s Madison Square Garden for the new issue of the downloaded subscription service, which went live in
The film Heath Ledger was making when he died last year (08) is set to premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in France after becoming a last-minute screening.Film fans and the media are expected to flock to Terry Gilliamâ??s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus when it opens on the eve of a day of
MADONNA’s ongoing bid to adopt a Malawian girl will be heard by the country’s chief justice when the case goes to court next week (04May09).The pop superstar is appealing a High Court judge’s 3 April (09) ruling, which rejected her request for the interim adoption of three-year-old Mercy James.The case will be heard by a