Just yesterday it was revealed that George Clooney would be appearing in the finale season of the hit medical drama "ER." Now, "The Insider" has breaking news on another "ER" alum, Julianna Margulies   A rep for Julianna confirmed to "The Insider" that the actress would also be on the show's final season. The final episode of "ER" will air Thursday night, April 2 now that NBC has extended the season's run by three extra episodes. A one-hour clip show retrospective will run just before the final episode airs.

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Kate Winslet has racked up her sixth Oscar nomination, in the Best Actress Category for 'The Reader,' and she's telling ET about her happiness at this latest honor.   "I'm extremely happy to have been nominated. And very fortunate," Kate says. "Playing Hanna Schmitz will always remain one of the biggest challenges I've ever been blessed with. I'm genuinely thrilled not just for myself but for the wonderful Stephen Daldry and David Hare. These nominations are a testament to their unwavering commitment to this film. And I'm also very happy for all the people in Germany whose hard work on 'The Reader,' has been rewarded by these nominations. Surely Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack are smiling down on us today!"

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Angelina Jolie calls her Best Leading Actress Oscar nomination for her role in 'Changeling,' "a privilege beyond any expectation." "Working with Clint Eastwood was a reward in itself that will last me a lifetime," she says of the director of the film. "It has been an exceptional year for acting, and I am honored to be in the company of these talented actors whose performances all deserve this recognition." As for her other movie that is up for an Oscar, Angelina says, "I am also happy that 'Kung Fu Panda' was noticed by the Academy and proud to be a part of a film my entire family loves so much." The Academy Awards will air on ABC, Sunday, February 22 and will take place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

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WEBISODE: 1/22/09   Check out the latest edition of our original web series, Lara's Wardrobe Cam! Today, "The Insider"'s Any Sarre has three all new dresses for Lara Spencer to choose from. Will it be 'Lucky Charm' or 'Bright and Sunny?' You'll have to tune in to "The Insider" to find out!

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Will Dakota Fanning co-star opposite Robert Pattinson in the upcoming 'Twilight' sequel? The blonde teen beauty's rep tells "The Insider" that yes, she is one of the actresses being discussed for a role in 'New Moon,' the sequel to 2008's hit, 'Twilight.' Keep checking back here for all the latest 'New Moon' news! Photo: Getty Images

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AP - Bruce Springsteen would like to think that music played a small part in helping Barack Obama become president.
AP - Isn't it ironic? Feisty rocker Alanis Morissette is communing with the dolphins and wild monkeys in Brazil.
AP - The romantic fantasy "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" led Academy Awards contenders Thursday with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher.
Lindsay Lohan has blamed the paparazzi for causing a series of car crashes that eventually landed the actress in jail for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2007.


Sienna Miller on-off boyfriend, Balthazar Getty, is heading to jail as part of a storyline in hit TV drama Brothers & Sisters. The actor, who plays Tommy Walker on the show,


Val Kilmer has fueled reports he's bidding to become the next actor-turned-politician by running for office as New Mexico's next governor. The star, 48, publicly voiced his political ambitions


Sharon Stone was one celebrity who left Washington, D.C. unhappy following President Barack Obama's historic inauguration, after her friends were turned away from one of the night's 10 glitzy balls.


NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen would like to think that music played a small part in helping Barack Obama become president.


Tom Cruise was originally selected for Josh Brolin's acclaimed role in Gus Van Sant's new biopic Milk.


Newly single singer Katy Perry has vowed to remain celibate in 2009, following her split from boyfriend Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes. The pair ended its year-long romance over the New Year,


Dakota Fanning has been offered the role of a bloodsucker in the Twilight sequel, according to Internet reports.


Jennifer Hudson is "feeling good" and preparing for a big showbiz comeback, three months after her mother, brother and young nephew were brutally murdered.


Former CHiPs star Erik Estrada real-life cop exploits have paid off - he's well on his way to becoming a U.S. federal Marshall after joining an anti-internet porn task force in Virginia. The former TV cop trained


Veteran rocker David Bowie is back in the studio after a six-year break to record a new album.


Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler enjoyed his first sexual experience at the tender age of seven - with teenage twins. The infamous rocker and aging sex symbol managed the menage-a-trois with two choirgirls at his childhood church.


Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep and Melissa Leo will vie for the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role at this year's Academy Awards.


Blues singer Etta James was overcome with pride watching Beyonce Knowles covering her classic song At Last for new U.S. President Barack Obama.


(TJAGS is a weekly column) In the last week, over a five day span, the three following things have happened: A man whose father was born in Kenya was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States;


Kevin Federline is considering a return to his dancing roots - after TV bosses reportedly tapped him to appear on the hit show Dancing With The Stars.


If you haven't experienced the comedic performances of Kristen Wiig you're missing out! She is one of the talented stars of Saturday Night Live who keep the show going.


Anna Kournikova has sparked rumors she will wed singer Enrique Iglesias - after the tennis star was photographed with a huge diamond ring on her wedding finger.


Actress Rachel McAdams has moved on from her turbulent romance with Ryan Gosling - she is reportedly dating actor Josh Lucas.


Courtney Love offered up some good First Class gossip on Paris Hilton when she visited the socialite's house. Courtney says she was shocked when she saw that Paris displays hundreds thousands of photos of herself. The Hole singer revealed that there are pictures of Paris all over the house, including in the bathroom.

Courtney tells Heeb magazine, "I like Paris, she's funny... but what's weird is that Paris had so many pictures of herself everywhere. I mean, she has not only got a grand piano with - I swear to God - maybe a thousand pictures of herself, but I was in the bathroom, and there were pictures of her everywhere."
Rachel McAdams is dating Josh Lucas. The "Wedding Crashers" actress has moved on from former beau Ryan Gosling - with who she had a lengthy on-off relationship after they fell in love on the set of 2004 movie "The Notebook" - and into the arms of notorious ladies' man Josh.

The new couple were spotted canoodling at the Purple Ball, which was held to celebrate President Barack Obama's inauguration, on Tuesday, and left onlookers in no doubt they are an item.
Halle Berry began "frantically screaming" when her dress got caught in an escalator on Tuesday. The brunette beauty was on her way to the Western Ball to celebrate U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration when her flowing frock got stuck, causing widespread "panic."

A source said: "Halle was on her way to the ball, but she was looking lost and confused in the crowd of people. She stepped onto the escalator and the long train of her dress got caught, causing a scene of panic."
Cate Blanchett "can't wait" to be licked by millions of Australians. The "Curious Case of Benjamin Button" star will appear on a special series of postage stamps to mark Australia Day on January 26.

In a statement, Cate said: "I am utterly, deeply, humbled and chuffed by the fact that I'm a stamp. I'm going to be licked by millions of Australians and I can't wait."
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent a message of support to Barack Obama. The monarch sent her good wishes in private correspondence to the new U.S. president - the 12th to lead America in her reign - but the exact words have not been released.

Since becoming queen in 1952, she has met every U.S. president apart from Lyndon Johnson.
Tom Cruise wants to move to the U.K. The actor - who lived in London's Notting Hill district for two years while married to Nicole Kidman - says he and wife Katie Holmes are considering leaving America so the "Batman Begins" actress can pursue her theater career further.

He said: "It would be a fantastic move. Katie was absolutely brilliant on Broadway and to work in the West End would be a joy. It is something to consider for both of us."
Kate Winslet had a crush on Patrick Swayze when she was a teenager. The "Revolutionary Road" actress thought the "Dirty Dancing" star was the sexiest person she had ever seen.

She said: "When was 14 and I saw Patrick Swayze in 'Dirty Dancing' I thought he was just gorgeous. It was serious. He was going to ride up on a white horse and take me away to do some beautiful dancing on the beach."
Kate Moss is moving to the U.S. The British supermodel is relocating Stateside because her lover, The Kills' rocker Jamie Hince, wants to try and make it in America.

A source said: "Jamie thinks it would help the relationship. Plus he fancies the challenge of cracking the U.S. with The Kills. He and bandmate Alison Mosshart are looking into doing a massive tour this year so the timing would be perfect. And Kate already has modeling shoots penciled in there. It makes perfect sense."
Johnny Depp long-term partner Vanessa Paradis has returned an engagement ring he bought her. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star was recently spotted shopping for the band in California, but Vanessa - who he has been with for 10 years - reportedly took it back as she was unhappy with the design.

A source said: "Johnny got Vanessa a drop-dead gorgeous engagement band but she returned it to the jeweler. She wants her ring to be absolutely perfect."
Jennifer Aniston is planning a star-studded 40th birthday party. The former "Friends" actress, who reaches the landmark age on February 11, wants to celebrate early with a lavish bash at her new Beverly Hills home on February 7.

The guest list will include Jennifer's boyfriend John Mayer, her close pal Courteney Cox and her husband David Arquette and singer Sheryl Crow.
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A three second shot of Al Pacino wrist watch in the movie "Righteous Kill" has ignited a serious war -- and now the time has come for a lawsuit.The production company behind the flick claims they got the screw job from a watch company that...

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Looks like we know just how close Oprah Winfrey going to be with the Obamas.She didn't have the big bash everybody (except us) said she was going to do, but O did get a chance to party with the Os at the White House, reports the Chicago Sun-Times....

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Even though everyone in the civilized world has reported Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are engaged, G is still insisting she and T are not getting hitched.Or, to be exact, she told Brazilian paper Caras, "Nao fiquei noiva mas vou casar com o Tom,"...

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Filed under: Heath Ledger A year to the day after Heath Ledger died in his SoHo apartment, the pad still is empty and shows no signs of being rented.After it was offered for $26K/month just a few months after his death, the loft was yanked off the market and no listings are...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird Ron Howard never will be returning to Mayberry for an "Andy Griffith Show" movie -- unless, by some miracle, Don Knotts decides to make a career comeback from beyond the grave.

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What's Al Pacino secret? Because he just keeps getting thinner and thinner.The 68-year-old Razzie nom still hasn't lost all of his, er, allure yet.See Also Hamster Day Afternoon...

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Playing Erica Kane on "All My Children" for nearly four decades just doesn't get old for Susan Lucci Here's 33-year-old La Lucci back in 1980 (left) -- and the 62-year-old version (right) at an event in NYC two weeks ago.She should get an award or...

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Turns out Gayle doesn't wear the pants in Oprah's family after all, at least according to Stedman as he blew out of Washington, D.C. yesterday.

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Filed under: Talk Sports Tom Brady finally is ready to open to the media up about his life ... with one major catch -- you bring up Gisele, he's unleashing hell.Last night, Brady finally agreed to give his first radio interview since busting up his knee, but sources at ESPN...

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With reports that he's moved back in with P!nk, Carey Hart planted a wet one on his estranged pop star wife in Santa Monica on Wednesday.The couple married three years ago, separated last year and appear to be back together.The thought of giving your...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, John Travolta It looks like there may be something to the story that John Travolta is the victim of an alleged extortion attempt.The story goes ... Travolta was contacted by several people who claim they had pictures of Jett Travolta as he was dying and that they...

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It's no secret that Brad Pitt is pretty fly for a white guy.The 45-year-old Oscar nom gave the male version of a panty flash while at his premiere in Paris on Wednesday.No word if he was hiding a bottle of alcohol in there.See Also Is That a...

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Michael Scott would be proud ... because before anyone else could whip out "The Office" boss' favorite catchphrase to Rod Stewart saying "Pull it out just a little bit" -- Rod said it himself!See Also Daddy Day Care -- Rod Stewart Style...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, John Travolta We just spoke with the manager of Emergency Services for the hospital where Jett Travolta died, and she went ballistic over reports that one of her workers took pics of the dying boy and used them to allegedly extort money from John Travolta She...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, John Travolta TMZ has confirmed Bahamian police are indeed investigating an alleged extortion plot against John Travolta but it does not involve pictures of his dying son.We're told several people have allegedly demanded $20 million from John and cops are on the...

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It is a possibility that Dakota Fanning might be playing Jane in the sequel to "Twilight", "New Moon."

The young star of such films as "War of the Worlds" and "The Secret Life of Bees" is in talks to play Jane in "New Moon". The character of Jane is described as a petite blonde with a "Botticelli angel-like face...[and] crimson irises. Jane is Jane is a member of Italy's Volturi, the most deadly group of bloodsucking killers, in author Stephenie Meyer's mega selling saga.
Though it may be hard to believe given the mass hysteria surrounding Twilight, Kristen Stewart is capable of portraying characters other than Bella Swan.

The 18-year-old actress-who'll also be playing rocker chick Joan Jett in the upcoming biopic The Runaways-was at this year's Sundance Film Festival to promote her new comedy, Adventureland.
Australian Oscar-winning actresses Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett are about to be honored by Australian Postal Service, having their famous faces featured on a postage stamp. Beside them, the country will also bestow actors Russell Crowe and Geoffrey Rush with the same honor.
Reuters - Vampire romance "Twilight" hurtled Kristen Stewart to the kind of fame that can turn a life into a roller coaster ride, so it seems appropriate that her new movie revolves around an amusement park.
Insisting that his life is just the same before and after becoming popular for portraying the role of Edward Cullen in "Twilight", Robert Pattinson reveals, "I would still rather eat fast food than tofu". He goes on stating, "I live the same exact life as before; I have the same friends and the same preferences. I haven't changed at all".
David Beckham fans have their own way to show their love for the soccer ace. The 33-year-old star received a white rose from fans as he and his wife Victoria Adams left their hotel in Milan, Italy on January 20.
Do want to know who is the Most Desirable Women in the year? based on the AskMen.com version, the Most Desirable Women today is Eva Mendes The vote involved 10 million people and closed yesterday.
Gossip Girl actress, Kelly Rutherford and her husband and going their separate ways and it's definitely not an amicable split. There has been a lot of back and forth between the two and the accusations are flying.
Additional information has been released surrounding Caroline Kennedy and the New York Senate Seat.   After conflicting reports surfaced Wednesday afternoon, The New York Times obtained this statement from Kennedy's PR firm: "I informed Governor Paterson today that for personal reasons I am withdrawing my name from consideration for the United States Senate."

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Reuters - It looks as though Sarah Palin may be ready to tell her story in print.
Reuters - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has made a key step in her post-Bush administration career: The William Morris Agency announced Wednesday that it has signed her as a client.
Happy Birthday to "7th Heaven" actress Beverley Mitchell (1981), American singer Willa Ford (1981), Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody (1980), "Malcolm in the Middle" actor Christopher Masterson (1980),


Veteran rocker David Bowie is back in the studio after a six-year break to record a new album.The legendary pop star has travelled to Berlin, Germany - the city where he recorded previous albums Heroes, Low, and Lodger - to find inspiration for new tracks.A post on Bowie’s social networking Twitter website reads, "Cheers from
Former L.F.O. frontman Rich Cronin has hit out at his ex-manager LOU PEARLMAN branding the disgraced music svengali a "creepy guy" who was desperate to seduce him.Pearlman was once a prominent force in the music business, credited as the mastermind behind successful boybands Backstreet Boys, ‘NSYNC and L.F.O.But the music mogul is now serving a
PETE TOWNSHEND has paid tribute to THE WHO bandmate Roger Daltrey - thanking his fellow rocker for standing by him in the face of child pornography allegations.Townshend was arrested on suspicion of accessing child pornography websites in 2003, but was eventually cleared of the charge after claiming he viewed the pages for research purposes.And now
BRANDY regrets her tattoo collection - because she fears they’ll look terrible when she’s 80.The R&B star was shocked when her six-year-old daughter announced she wanted a little skin art, and as she tried to talk her out of the idea, she realised she’d made a mistake in getting her own.She tells Sister 2 Sister
Dakota Fanning has been offered the role of a bloodsucker in the TWILIGHT sequel, according to Internet reports.The teenage actress is in talks to play an Italian vampire opposite Kristen Stewart and brooding Brit Rob Pattinson in New Moon.If she accepts the role, the I Am Sam star will play Volturi vamp Jane, according to
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has landed a new showbusiness gig with the William Morris Agency.Rice’s deal will focus on books, lecture appearances and new business initiatives in the media, sports and communications sectors, according to Daily Variety.The politician will also pen two books under the WMA banner.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World
Moviemaker TERRY GILLIAM will think twice before working with Benicio Del TORO again - because the intense actor was such a distracting force on the set of FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS.The British director feared Del Toro was "out of control" for much of the odd 1998 movie.He tells Rolling Stone magazine, "He gets
Oscar winner William H. MACY has created a carpentry shop at his Colorado retreat, so he can show off his woodwork skills.The Fargo star has become a keen carpenter in his spare time and loves turning bowls and making chairs.But he admits that’s about the extent of his talents.He explains, "I’ve finally faced up to
George Clooney has reportedly agreed to return to medical drama E.R. for the show’s final series.The Oceans Eleven actor starred as Dr. Doug Ross from 1994 to 1999 in the long-running series before leaving to pursue his blossoming movie career.But now the show is coming to an end after 15 seasons, Clooney has agreed to
Tom Cruise was originally selected for JAMES BROLIN’s acclaimed role in GUS VAN SANT’s new biopic MILK.Brolin plays the part of Dan White, a Vietnam veteran and former police officer and firefighter.But filmmaker Van Sant’s first wanted Cruise for the role - because he thought the megastar’s involvement in the movie, alongside fellow Hollywood actor
Mariah Carey is keeping it in the family - the singer is reportedly teaming up with husband NICK CANNON’s half-brother REUBEN for an upcoming record.The R&B superstar is planning a duet with her brother-in-law for a track on his debut album, which is slated for release later this year (09).An industry source tells E! Online,
Hollywood actresses DIANE KEATON, MICHELLE PFEIFFER, Sandra Bullock and MANDY MOORE have teamed up to file a lawsuit against companies using their images without their permission.The stars have joined forces to sue CompUSA, Systemax, TigerDirect and several other companies for using their images to advertise products, without authorisation to do so.Court documents filed on Tuesday
Lily Allen has reconciled with her estranged sister SARAH thanks to a song on her new album.After hearing Back To The Start from Allen’s It’s Not Me, It’s You, the pop star’s older sibling realised the song was all about her and decided it was time to patch up her differences with her sister.Allen says,
Reuters - Every now and then a performance comes along that takes Sundance by storm. This year, it's Carey Mulligan star-making turn as a 16-year-old schoolgirl who falls under the spell an older man in early '60s London in "An Education."
AFP - Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn from consideration to occupy the US Senate seat vacated by newly sworn-in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US media reported Thursday.
Our own Lara Spencer and special "Insider" correspondent Kris Jenner have "The Gossip" on the hottest stories of the week!   First up, the ladies dish about Tuesday night ratings -- which show beat out President Barack Obama's inaugural ball coverage? Then, which comedienne may be re-uniting survivors of the "Miracle on the Hudson" plane crash? Plus, what super hot celebrity couple was spotted on their honeymoon looking fit and fabulous? Watch "The Insider" on TV for all the latest news and daily gossip!

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Gwen Stefani is back with No Doubt after a five year break, and the band has announced plans for a summer tour! "The whole reason for going on this tour was to have fun, try on all our favorite songs again and to get inspired to make new music," says Gwen. "It feels good to be all together again." Set to launch this May in the U.S. and Canada, the Grammy-winning band will play arenas and amphitheaters around the continent. Actual dates will be announced soon, and more info can be found on www.nodoubt.com. "Now that five years have passed, the excitement level for us is extremely high," says drummer Adrian Young. "We are so fresh and ready! I feel like a kid again when rehearsing these songs." Gwen spent time in the last few years focusing on family and promoting her two solo albums. No Doubt last toured in 2004 with Blink 182.

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Looking stunning and sophisticated, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes posed for photos Wednesday at the London premiere of Tom's film, 'Valkyrie.' A beaming Katie dazzled photogs, wearing a beaded, black cocktail dress with tights -- while hubby Tom looked chic in a classic suit. The event was hosted at the Odeon Leicester Square. 'Valkyrie' is in theaters now.

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What did you think of Michelle Obama inaugural ball gown? Write your thoughts below and you could hear your called out on "The Insider" on TV tonight! Michelle "Wu"ed America at the inaugural balls with her glamorous dress and jewels. The first lady wore a white, sequin Jason Wu gown that hung delicately over one shoulder as she escorted her husband, President Barack Obama. Michelle's jewelry will become a permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum -- and traditionally so will her gown.  Jewelry designer Loree Rodkin created Mrs. Obama's accessories for the Inaugural Ball as well as the events leading up to Barack's presidency. To compliment her stunning white gown, Michelle wore white gold and triple rose cut diamond earrings with garland diamond brio drops. On her hand, she adorned a white gold and black rhodium rose cut diamond signet ring. From the dress to the jewels, first lady Michelle Obama is becoming an icon in American fashion.

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Sources confirm to "The Insider" that George Clooney will be filming scenes for an appearance on "ER" this week. Clooney rose to fame as Dr. Doug Ross on the show, which premiered in 1994, and last appeared uncredited in 2000. The final episode of "ER" will air Thursday night, April 2 now that NBC has extended the season's run by three extra episodes. A one-hour clip show retrospective will run just before the final episode airs.

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AFP - The family of "Columbo" star Peter Falk is set to head to court over control of the actor's affairs after it was revealed he is suffering from Alzheimer's, court documents showed Wednesday.
Reuters - Actress Eva Mendes was crowned as the most desirable woman of 2009 on Wednesday in a poll by online men's magazine AskMen.com that organizers swear is not all about looks but overall qualities.
E! Online - As if John Travolta and Kelly Preston didn't have enough to worry about...
E! Online - Mariah Carey is keeping it all in the family.
AFP - Film star Tom Cruise on Wednesday urged his fellow Americans to get behind their new president as he attended the British premiere of his new film "Valkyrie" in London's Leicester Square.
Reuters - Vampire romance "Twilight" hurtled Kristen Stewart to the kind of fame that can turn a life into a roller coaster ride, so it seems appropriate that her new movie revolves around an amusement park.
AP - So what color is "lemon grass," really?
AP - Talk about irony. George Carlin spent decades pushing the bounds of free speech by saying the seven words you can never say on television, but not one of them made it into an FBI file on him.
AP - Peter Falk wife of 32 years is opposing a bid by the Emmy-winning actor's daughter to place him under a conservatorship, court documents show.
E! Online - Ty Pennington isn't one to take a backseat when someone is in need.
AFP - Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn from consideration to occupy the US Senate seat vacated by newly sworn-in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
Kate Hudson is sick of making romantic comedies, and is calling on studio bosses to find her more meaty roles.


The Fanning family is lucky. They have two pretty young girls, both are established or establishing themselves as respected actresses in an age when tween sexpots sell


For "Working On A Dream," Bruce Springsteen whistles, sings the blues, plays the glockenspiel and drops an f-bomb, as if desperate to disguise the album's lyrical deficiencies.


Author Cornelia Funke's best-selling children's novel comes to vivid life on the big screen with this family-friendly tale about a bookbinder whose storytelling skills possess the curious power to transport the characters he speaks about into the Real World Continue summary

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"I remember when I was a kid and I wanted everything in the grocery store - 'I want that! I want that!' - and my grandmother used to say, 'Girl, you'll get that when a black man is the president.' And now, grandma, there is a black man for the president!"


Natalie Cole sister has offered to donate her own kidney, to help save the ailing singer's life.


Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were on the red carpet in London for the UK premiere of 'Valkyrie.'


Hollywood star Sharon Stone got her American history wrong while addressing a gala in honor of new U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Peter Falk wife of 32 years is opposing a bid by the Emmy-winning actor's adopted daughter to place him under conservatorship.


Stepford Wife Katie Holmes is reportedly not a happy camper with her derailed career. She was actually doing better and landing good roles before she married Tom Cruise.

According to reports, when Tom began to date Katie almost 4 years ago, he allegedly told her that he had the power and influence to make her a big movie star, and would get her the dream roles she wanted. But when his own career imploded, it took hers down too.
Renee Zellweger is dating a journalist. The "Leatherheads" actress was spotted enjoying an intimate meal with MSNBC legal correspondent Dan Abrams at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, New York, on Saturday.

The couple canoodled throughout the evening, appearing completely at ease in each other's company.
Joaquin Phoenix reportedly "stormed out" before a Las Vegas concert after losing his cool with a film crew. The actor-turned-singer is believed to have been furious when Casey Affleck's camera crew - who are documenting Joaquin's transition into music - were late for his sound check at LAVO nightclub last week.

A source said: "He was waiting for Casey Affleck and when the film crew arrived late, Joaquin flipped out. Phoenix yelled at the crew, 'Thanks for being late and f***ing everything up.' He then threw a CD on the floor and stormed out."
50 Cent says he works out like a woman. The muscular rapper says his toned physique is the result of "girly" weight-free routines rather than pumping iron.

He said: "It's intense, and there are no weights involved. And some of it's like girly stuff, like just kicking your leg, but it's muscles you don't really ever work at. Men don't usually go to the gym and say, 'I'm going to develop my a*s. This'll be the J.Lo workout.'"
The stars of Sex and THE CITY have agreed deals to star in a big screen sequel, according to reports.Just months after the first movie adaptation of the hit TV series became a box office hit - making more than $400 million (GBP285 million) worldwide producers have gathered actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin
Actor Jeremy London and his wife have reconciled after a messy end to 2008.The former 7th Heaven star’s wife, Melissa Cunningham, filed for a restraining order against her husband last August (08) after an alleged fight.But, according to London’s representative, the order never got to court and the pair is together again.The rep disputes tabloid
The wife and adopted daughter of COLUMBO star Peter Falk are fighting over who will care for the ailing actor.Last month (Dec08) Falk’s adopted daughter, Catherine Falk, filed papers claiming her father has dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and can no longer care for himself. Catherine is asking the court to name her his conservator.But on
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Teri Hatcher landed her daughter a speaking role in new animated movie CORALINE.The actress took daughter Emerson, 11, to voiceover sessions in Portland, Oregon and when the crew needed to bring a firefly to life for the film, they turned to the youngster.Hatcher says, "Emerson has two lines as a firefly. I’m
Country star Taylor Swift has scored a seventh week atop the U.S. album chart, becoming the first artist to record the feat since USHER in 2004.Her hit album Fearless sold just 63,000 copies last week, but that was enough to keep Beyonce’s I Am… Sasha Fierce and Nickelback’s Dark Horse off the top.Beyonce’s album rose
Arnold Schwarzenegger and best pal TOM ARNOLD are planning to reteam for a sequel to 1994 action comedy TRUE LIES - as soon as Arnie gives up his post as Governor of California.Schwarzenegger put his acting career on hold when he was elected to the post in 2003. He was re-elected in 2006, but is
MONKEES star MICKEY DOLENZ, BAD COMPANY’s SIMON KIRKE and THE CARS’ ELLIOT EASTON will front a jam band supergroup which will perform at the Screen Actors Guild post-show gala on Sunday (25Jan09).Billed as The Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp All Stars, the group will play for winners, losers and presenters at the glitzy event held
GOSSIP GIRL star Kelly Rutherford and her estranged husband have been ordered to court in their custody battle over their two-year-old son.The actress and her soon-to-be ex, Daniel Giersch, attended a hearing in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday (21Jan09) and the couple will testify against each other on Thursday (22Jan09) before a judge decides whether
Actress SIENNA MILLER’s on-off boyfriend, Balthazar Getty is heading to jail as part of a storyline in hit TV drama BROTHERS & SISTERS.The actor, who plays Tommy Walker on the show, has long been the subject of firing rumours, following his affair with Miller in 2008.Insiders claimed the romance had caused a rift between Getty
Veteran comedy star Jonathan Winters is mourning the death of his wife of 60 years, EILEEN.Eileen lost her 20-year battle with cancer on 11 January (08), at the age of 84.Former Mork and Mindy and It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World star Winters, 83, says, "I’ve suffered a tremendous, tremendous loss. We were not
Val Kilmer has fuelled reports he’s bidding to become the next actor-turned-politician by running for office as New Mexico’s next governor.The Batman Forever star, 48, publicly voiced his political ambitions in November (08) with plans to have a sit down with California state governor, former actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.And Kilmer admits his confidence has gotten a
Lindsay Lohan has blamed the paparazzi for causing a series of car crashes that eventually landed the actress in jail for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2007.The Mean Girls star has been involved in a number of minor motor collisions, including one incident in 2007 when, following a crash, cops found a "usable" amount
Actress Sharon Stone was one celebrity who left Washington, D.C. unhappy following President BARACK OBAMA’s historic inauguration, after her friends were turned away from one of the night’s 10 glitzy balls.The Basic Instinct star was caught on camera pleading with organisers of the Western States Inauguration Ball, where Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony performed, to
FOREST WHITAKER will cap off an amazing week at the SAG Awards on Sunday (25Jan09) by presenting James Earl JONES with his Lifetime Achievement prize.The Oscar winner was in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of new U.S.President Barack Obama on Tuesday (20Jan09), and he’ll read the Academy Award nominations at a press conference on Thursday