Rock star Bret Michaels opens up about his mishap at the Tony Awards and reveals how Shrek and his sidekick the Donkey came to his aid. The Poison singer's rep Joann Mignano tells People magazine: "He told me, 'All I remember is Shrek and the Donkey helping me up, and Liza [Minnelli] giving me a towel.'" Michaels, 46, broke his nose and required three stitches to his lip after he was hit by a large sign being lowered from the ceiling as he exited the stage following a performance. "And Bret was laughing when he heard [Tonys host] Neil Patrick Harris said he gave new meaning to 'headbanging,'" Mignano told the magazine. The rep also denied that the "Rock of Love" star had "missed his mark," saying he did everything he was asked to do in rehearsals. The rep adds that Michaels, who is currently on a solo tour, has been to the doctor for tests and is recovering fine. "Bret is a tough son of a bitch, but he's really banged up."

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Madonna's rep tells "The Insider" that the reports that African courts have decided to allow the singer to adopt a four-year-old girl from her son David's native country of Malawi are not true. "Madonna has not been informed that a ruling has been made," says her rep. "We remain hopeful."

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The ex wife of David Carradine is speaking out in a shocking new interview. In an exclusive interview, his third wife Gail Jensen tells RadarOnline.com that during their marriage she often found the late actor bound in their home. She even claims he experimented with drowning himself in their pool. "He had his kinky moments," she says, adding that she believes he used what she describes as "magical acts" as a form of meditation. She says the "Kung Fu" star had fetish for Speedo bathing suits, as well as tying himself up with belts and neckties Although the couple divorced, Gail adds the "he was the love of my life and he always will be."

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"American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert finally addresses the intense speculation about his sexuality and reveals why he waited until now to publicly announce it. "I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay," Adam tells the new issue of Rolling Stone, hitting newsstands this Friday. "Right after the finale, I almost started talking about it to the reporters, but I thought, 'I'm going to wait for Rolling Stone, that will be cooler,'" he says. Adam said he didn't want a repeat of the situation that happened with another "Idol" runner-up, Clay Aiken who waited years before publicly acknowledging his homosexuality. "I didn't want the Clay Aiken thing and the celebrity-magazine bull----. I need to be able to explain myself in context," 27-year-old Adam tells the magazine. "I'm proud of my sexuality," he says. "I embrace it. It's just another part of me." The singer, who also just announced a new record deal, says he felt that coming out as gay would have affected the tremendous reaction he was getting on "American Idol." "I was worried that [coming out] would be so sensationalized that it would overshadow what I was there to do, which was sing. I'm an entertainer, and who I am and what I do in my personal life is a separate thing. It shouldn't matter," he says.

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AFP - Michelle Obama treated her daughters Malia and Sasha to fish and chips in a London pub during a low-key visit to the British capital this week, pub staff said Tuesday.
AP - Two brothers convicted of a quadruple killing that inspired a Sean Penn film want a new trial because of a recent book about the case.
Rocker Travis Barker on/off romance with Shanna Moakler appears to be very much off again after he blasted "deadbeat moms" via the Twitter.com social site.


LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Travolta is thanking his colleagues from "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" for promoting the film while he continues to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son,


Two weeks ago Mark-Paul Gosselaar told us he would be doing Jimmy Fallon show on June 8 and addressing Fallon's "Saved by the Bell" reunion idea. Monday night, thanks to Mark-Paul and TNT, I was lucky enough


Executives at the studio behind Russell Crowe new Robin Hood movie have denied rumors the big budget blockbuster is in trouble - following a name change and reports the shoot has been marred by problems.


Executives at the studio behind Russell Crowe new Robin Hood movie have denied rumors the big budget blockbuster is in trouble - following a name change and reports the shoot has been marred by problems.


Anne Hathaway is terrified about taking on the role of iconic singer Judy Garland - branding herself "insane" for agreeing to play the late star in a biopic.


Anne Hathaway is terrified about taking on the role of iconic singer Judy Garland - branding herself "insane" for agreeing to play the late star in a biopic.


Doutzen Kroes (left) and Alessandra Ambrosio accepted the "Best Fashion Site" award on behalf of Victoria's Secret at the 13th annual Webby Awards yesterday in New York. Which model is hotter?


Liam Neeson is in talks with movie bosses to star in the upcoming big screen version of The A Team.


Claire Danes will be a first-time bride in less than three months - she's planning to marry fiancé Hugh Dancy in France this September.


Claire Danes will be a first-time bride in less than three months - she's planning to marry fiancé Hugh Dancy in France this September.


Liam Neeson is in talks with movie bosses to star in the upcoming big screen version of The A Team.


Actress Melissa Joan Hart is breathing a sigh of relief - her mother is making a rapid recovery from brain surgery just two weeks after having a tumor removed.


Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli have broken up...again, according to People.com. A source says "they're taking time off," but the split could be for good.


Actress Melissa Joan Hart is breathing a sigh of relief - her mother is making a rapid recovery from brain surgery just two weeks after having a tumor removed.


Kate Winslet wants to turn her back on Hollywood because she's sick of life in the spotlight.


Kate Winslet wants to turn her back on Hollywood because she's sick of life in the spotlight.


Two weeks ago Mark-Paul Gosselaar told us he would be doing Jimmy Fallon show on June 8 and addressing Fallon's "Saved by the Bell" reunion idea.


Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford gave birth to a baby girl last night around 10 PM, via natural childbirth in Los Angeles, according to RadarOnline.com. It is her second child.


Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford gave birth to a baby girl last night around 10 PM, via natural childbirth in Los Angeles, according to RadarOnline.com. It is her second child.


Filed under: David Carradine David Carradine's family reached out to the FBI to assist police in Thailand with his death investigation -- but it doesn't look like the agency is gonna be able to make much of an impact.Thai police Maj. Gen. Amnuay Nimmano told reporters, "If the ...

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As in, shave off every piece of hair on his head -- and when the President tells you do to something, you do it.See Also NASA Walks All Over C.O.L.B.E.R.T. Burger Worker -- Obama Didn't Want Change! ...

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Filed under: Baby Watch

Don't expect the sure-to-be freakishly perfect offspring of Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova to take over the world anytime soon -- Iglesias says he's not "mature" enough to be a papa.Enrique, who recently admitted to smoking pot for inspiration, ...

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Filed under: Megan Fox Megan Fox desperately wants to buy some weed -- but only if she can get it legally. In a seriously blunt conversation with GQ, the 23-year-old swore that if the U.S. Gub'ment legalized the sticky stuff, she'd be the "first person in line to buy a ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, David Carradine One of David Carradine ex-wives tells us David's obsession with auto-erotica went so far, it involved Jesus.Gail Jensen -- Carradine's third wife -- says she came home one day and -- starting at the door -- there were post-it notes with arrows ...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky & Weird

Playing it up for photographers, would-be comedians Drew Barrymore and Justin Long wore their fortunes on their foreheads as they left a Chinese restaurant on Monday.Drew's said: You need not worry about your future. Justin's: You will be successful ...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Seriously the best thing ever: Zack Morris was on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night -- yes, THE Zack Morris, not Mark-Paul Gosselaar.Good news: He can still do "Time outs" and sings a mean cover of Zack Attack's #1 hit "Friends Forever."The ...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Politix

George Bush wasn't the only one gettin' some action at Kennebunkport -- because Barbara Bush got serenaded by the one and only Lorenzo Lamas at her 84th birthday party!Lorenzo's in Maine performing in the Ogunquit Playhouse's "A Chorus Line." Unlike ...

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Filed under: Politix

Read my lips -- "WTF?!"Okay, okay ... allow us to explain: The chick using President George H.W. Bush's lap as a seat cushion in this photo is NOT a stripper -- she's a "performer." In fact, the woman, Katie Cameron, and a bunch of fellow actors from ...

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Filed under: Jessica Alba Dumb: Defacing all sorts of public property in landlocked Oklahoma City (including a United Way poster) ... to increase local awareness for great white sharks ... which don't usually dwell anywhere close to Oklahoma City. Dumber: Capturing all the ...

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Jimmy Fallon took a big step forward in his quest for a "Saved by the Bell" reunion during his show on Monday night. Jimmy's guest was Mark-Paul Gosselaar who came out on stage dressed as his former television character, the leader of the "Saved by the Bell" gang, Zack Morris. "No more homework, no more books, no more Belding," Gosselaar explains. "Now I'm an actor and the star of 'Raising the Bar.'" 'Zack' spoke to the talk show host about his unrequited love for Bayside sweetheart Kelly Kapowski (Tiffani Thiessen), and the summers he spent working at the Malibu Sands Beach Club. Fallon asked his guest if he was on board for a class reunion to which Zack replied, "Well sure, I'd love to see the old gang again!" Then, he pulled out his signature over sized cell phone and asked Jessie Spano (Elizabeth Berkley) if she would be willing to join in the reunion. After Jimmy celebrated the "Saved By the Bell" cast members who have agreed to appear on his show, Gosselaar took the stage to perform a Zack Attack original song, "Friends Forever."

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AP - Kathy Griffin has won two Emmys for "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," now in its fifth season on Bravo. Her standup shows often sell out. Her 2008 comedy album, "For Your Consideration," was nominated for a Grammy (George Carlin won the award posthumously). And her memoir comes out in September.
Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight for the latest on David Carradine death. Later, we go house hunting with Oprah's little couple! Then, Vanity Fair's plastic surgery confidential -- how far will plastic surgeons go? Tune in to find out! Plus, don't miss hilarious outtakes with Eddie Murphy! For all these stories and the latest breaking celebrity news, watch "The Insider" on TV tonight!

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Michael Jackson wants his Neverland ranch to be recreated in the UK. The "Thriller" singer - who is due to start his 50-night run at London's O2 arena on July 13 - has ordered AEG, the promoters of his forthcoming UK shows, to transform the British home he is renting into a replica of his former US estate.

Jackson reportedly wants a funfair and bowling alley installed in the grounds of the historic Foxbury Manor, Kent, as he is pining for the Californian home he was forced to sell.
Katie Price and Peter Andre had a blazing row over childcare arrangements yesterday. The former glamour model was left fuming after her estranged husband dropped the three children they raise together at her house earlier than expected.

Katie was forced to cancel her afternoon's plans when Peter arrived with Junior, three, 23-month-old daughter Princess Tiaamii and Harvey, seven - Katie's son from a previous relationship - at her Surrey home at 1pm.
Blake Lively has been compared to a llama. The "Gossip Girl" star was horrified when a photographer told her she resembled the hairy, humped animal at the launch of luxury hotel W Fort Lauderdale in Florida on Friday.

The 21-year-old beauty was strutting down the red carpet in a slinky white gown and towering black heels when a photographer screamed at her to attract her attention.
Lindsay Lohan has blasted a celebrity doctor for claiming she is not sober. Dr. Drew Pinsky - who hosts reality TV show 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew' which treats famous people battling addictions - claimed in an interview Lindsay will not resolve her personal issues until she hurts herself, prompting the 'Mean Girls' actress to question his ethics.

She wrote on her Twitter page: "I thought REAL doctors talked to patients in offices behind closed doors. Am I wrong? Hmmmmm. I think NOT. Yay!"
Ashton Kutcher is scared of his wife Demi Moore's doll collection. The 'Punk'd' star says the actress' hoard of 3,000 life-like figurines disturbs him and he is begging her to open a museum so he can get them out of their home.

Writing on his popular Twitter page, Ashton said: "Spent the day going through wifey's insane doll collection - 3,000 contemporary art dolls all staring at you. I'm gonna have nightmares."
Mariah Carey has gained 15lbs during the recording of her new album. The "Hero" singer is gorging on calorific treats as she works on her next release and is embracing her new, curvier figure.

A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Mariah loves food. Right now she's making an album and eating everything and anything she wants. She has put on about 15lbs, but she loves the curves."
James Franco has signed on to his next big screen project -- read on for more details! The 31-year-old actor will star in the indie drama 'In Praise of Shadows,' Variety reports. The film centers around William Vincent (Franco), who travels to New York City to rescue the love of his life from a criminal organization, the trade paper says. Filming for 'In Praise of Shadows' begins June 15 in New York City.

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Happy Birthday to "Closer" star Natalie Portman (1981), Canadian actress Gloria Reuben (1964), "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" star Johnny Depp (1963), director/producer Aaron Sorkin (1961), "Spin City" star Michael J. Fox (1961),


Happy Birthday to "Closer" star Natalie Portman (1981), Canadian actress Gloria Reuben (1964), "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" star Johnny Depp (1963), director/producer Aaron Sorkin (1961), "Spin City" star Michael J. Fox (1961),


Filed under: Movies, 'Memba Them?! Linda Hunt won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for playing male Chinese-Australian photographer Billy Kwan in the 1982 Mel Gibson film "The Year of Living Dangerously." Guess what she looks like now! ...

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A rep for newlyweds Spencer and Heidi Pratt is speaking out about reports concerning Heidi's recent hospitalization after participating in the NBC reality show, "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" "There have been many reports that surfaced over the weekend regarding Spencer and Heidi Pratt," the rep tells "The Insider" in a new statement. "Many of these reports are false and inaccurate, including any reports of 'torture' on the show," the statement goes on. "What we can say at this time is that Heidi went to a hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica Saturday evening because she was not feeling well. She has been released from the hospital and is doing well. The couple remains in Costa Rica. "In addition, it was reported the Pratts have fired their legal counsel. This is inaccurate" "The Insider" reported earlier today that sources tell us that Heidi was hospitalized to treat an ulcer. Keep checking back here for more news on Heidi Pratt's illness.

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Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling for the release of two California journalists, one of them being the sister of reporter and former "The View" co-host Lisa Ling Read on for details …   Gov. Schwarzenegger released the following statement about Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who were sentenced to 12 years of labor prison by North Korea's Central Court: "Maria [Shriver] and I were saddened to learn of the sentencing of Laura Ling and Euna Lee. In addition to sending them our deepest thoughts and prayers, California stands ready to offer any resources and assistance the federal government may need to bring these two journalists home safely. Journalism is a vital part of freedom and democracy, and we are all indebted to the men and women who risk their lives around the world to dig beneath the surface to uncover the real stories. We must work to ensure the safety of journalists who search for the truth in parts of the world where the press does not enjoy the freedom it deserves." The Central Court, the highest court of North Korea, held a trial for the two women from Thursday to Monday and convicted them of "committing hostilities against the Korean nation and illegal entry," the New York Times reports.

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"The Insider" has obtained a statement from the families of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee in response to the news that the two journalists were sentenced to 12 years hard labor for illegal entry into North Korea. "The families of Laura Ling and Euna Lee are shocked and devastated by the outcome their trial," the families said in a statement to "The Insider." "Laura and Euna are journalists who went to the China-North Korea border to do a job. We don't know what really happened on March 17, but if they wandered across the border without permission, we apologize on their behalf and we are certain that they have also apologized." "We believe that the three months they have already spent under arrest with little communication with their families is long enough," they go on to say. "We ask the Government of North Korea to show compassion and grant Laura and Euna clemency and allow them to return home to their families." The two families tell us they are "very concerned about their mental state and well being," adding that they fear that Ling, who suffers from a stomach ulcer, may have her condition "be exacerbated by the drastic sentence." The families also reveal that Lee's 4-year-old daughter has been showing "anguish over the absence of her mother." The Central Court, the highest court of North Korea, held a trial for the two women from Thursday to Monday and convicted them of "committing hostilities against the Korean nation and illegal entry," the New York Times reports.

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Spencer and Heidi Pratt are officially done with the TV show, "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here" after Monday night's episode showed Heidi being taken to a hospital after suffering a stomach ailment in Costa Rica. The episode opened with the pair spending the evening praying fervently in the "Lost Chamber," a shack-like shelter which boasted several spiders on the ceiling. When the two returned to camp after their castmates decided to let them back on the show after they quit last week, they told their castmates that they'd changed, and proclaimed their Christianity. Heidi said of the experience in the "Lost Chamber": "The only way we got through it was praying, and Jesus delivered us." Back at camp, the pair reconciled with their castmates, and Heidi sang a song off her upcoming album for the group. Janice Dickinson responded with what she called "constructive criticism," saying, "You know what that sounded like? A cat that someone put water on ... a drowning cat. ... I used to live in New York City, Heidi -- if someone was singing like that, someone would yell, 'Ah, shut up!'" Janice later apologized for what she said. Heidi told her castmates that she'd always longed to be a Christian missionary, and told them she'd not always been as wealthy as she is today. "There were times in my life I couldn't afford Ramen [noodles] … I couldn't afford tampons," she said. Things took a turn, however, when Heidi began throwing up. Cast mate Patti Blagojevich (the wife of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich) said of Heidi's illness, "She was drinking one bottle of water when we're supposed to be drinking four to six. They weren't really eating; Spencer said they were doing a spiritual fast." Heidi was taken to the hospital, Spencer by her side, where a battery of tests appeared to rule out many ailments, and a doctor came to the conclusion that it must be "a gastric ulcer or gastritis." It was announced that they were leaving the show. A promo for upcoming episodes featured Heidi's sister, Holly Montag, taking her sister and brother-in-law's place in the game. Also on Monday night's show, Francis Callier, one half of comedy team "Frangela," decided she couldn't hack it in the Costa Rican jungle without her partner Angela V. Shelton, and quit the show. Also, former "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar won the food trial involving being in a flash flood chamber with little crocodiles, snakes, frogs and other creepy crawlies, and actor Lou Diamond Phillips was named the leader of the tribe for the second week.

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AP - John Travolta is thanking his colleagues from "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" for promoting the film while he continues to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after a seizure in January.
Actress Mischa Barton has upset Hindu leaders by complaining about her efforts to find a sitar teacher in India in a blog posting. The former O.C. star was recently in India shooting "Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain".


Actress Mischa Barton has upset Hindu leaders by complaining about her efforts to find a sitar teacher in India in a blog posting. The former O.C. star was recently in India shooting "Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain".


Former The O.C. actress Autumn Reeser has wed writer/director Jesse Warren in a romantic ceremony in California. The star, 28, donned a white Carolina Herrera dress to exchange vows


Former The O.C. actress Autumn Reeser has wed writer/director Jesse Warren in a romantic ceremony in California. The star, 28, donned a white Carolina Herrera dress to exchange vows


Heather Graham has her role in "The Guru" to thank for her happy home life - it taught her the joys of tantric sex. The actress learned the techniques for increased pleasure during lovemaking while


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Reuters - Thai police said on Monday that the cause of U.S. actor David Carradine death in a Bangkok hotel room would not be known until they had the results of the autopsy and toxicology tests in a month's time.
AP - Wearing a camouflage suit and tie, Stephen Colbert took his show to Baghdad to entertain U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For openers, President Barack Obama appeared by video to thank the troops.
E! Online - Could Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart really be dating? The director of Twilight didn't rule it out at last night's Young Hollywood Awards.
Reuters - A judge on Monday ordered Anna Nicole Smith's longtime boyfriend and two doctors to face a hearing in August to determine if they must stand trial for illegally supplying the Playboy model with prescription drugs for years before she died of an accidental overdose.
AP - Efrem Zimbalist Jr. finally got his badge.
AP - John Travolta is thanking his colleagues from "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" for promoting the film while he continues to mourn the death of his 16-year-old son, Jett, who died after a seizure in January.
AFP - Actress Kyra Sedgwick star of hit television series "The Closer", became the 2,384th celebrity to be honored on Hollywood's "Walk of Fame" here Monday.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bette Midler admits it takes a little work to keep her Las Vegas Strip show fresh - especially now that it's hit its 100th performance.


LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bette Midler admits it takes a little work to keep her Las Vegas Strip show fresh - especially now that it's hit its 100th performance.


Jenna Jameson showed up the 24th Annual Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Sports Spectacular yesterday sporting a slim figure after giving birth to twins less than three months ago.


TV bosses have moved swiftly to nullify reports they were to blame for Heidi Montag hospital visit after allegedly treating her and husband Spencer "like prisoners" on the Costa Rican set of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.


TV bosses have moved swiftly to nullify reports they were to blame for Heidi Montag hospital visit after allegedly treating her and husband Spencer "like prisoners" on the Costa Rican set of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.


David Carradine third wife Gail Jensen has stepped forward to echo accounts of his allegedly unconventional sexual history, insisting the late actor had a penchant for auto-erotica throughout their marriage.


David Carradine third wife Gail Jensen has stepped forward to echo accounts of his allegedly unconventional sexual history, insisting the late actor had a penchant for auto-erotica throughout their marriage.


Rap superstar Jay-Z stunned concert goers in New Jersey on Sunday when he made a surprise appearance at the annual Summer Jam event to debut his new song.


Rap superstar Jay-Z stunned concert goers in New Jersey on Sunday when he made a surprise appearance at the annual Summer Jam event to debut his new song.


Denzel Washington showed up at "The Taking of Pelham 123" Los Angeles premiere last week looking stylish in a gray jacket, jeans, and sneakers. What do you think of Denzel?


Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith

One of the Anna Nicole Smith docs accused of a felony prescription drug conspiracy -- didn't show up for his court hearing this morning -- and the judge may have him arrested.Sandeep Kapoor's attorney claims he didn't show because of a medical ...

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Filed under: Reality TV, Heidi & Spencer

A five-star hotel, it ain't -- but does it really look like Heidi and Spencer Pratt were being tortured in the Costa Rican jungle when they were held in solitary?We got our mitts on these photos of the "chamber" Speidi was forced to sleep in (top), ...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies

Dixie Chick Natalie Maines worked on her fitness by hiking in L.A. this weekend.The recently shorn 34-year-old mother of two is not ashamed to break a sweat in public.See Also Natalie Maines Sans Mane ...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies, Stars in Heat Orlando Bloom unearthed a buried treasure in Australia this weekend ... his smooth buff torso.Ahoy, hottie!See Also Orlando & Miranda -- In the Navy ...

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Filed under: Britney Spears Britney Spears' conservators -- since she can't file anything herself -- have filed a response to Sam Lutfi's lawsuit against her. In a four-page document filed last week, Brit's camp shoots down Lutfi's claims one by one. Lutfi's biggest beef is ...

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"Hills" babe Audrina Patridge has moved on from "Star Trekker" Chris Pine -- and is sucking face with one of her exes, BMX biker Corey Bohan.The two -- who dated last August -- were caught swapping spit at Lavo nightclub at the Palazzo last ...

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