"The Insider" breaks sad news that Hollywood icon Ed McMahon has passed away. He was most famous for his work as Johnny Carson's announcer on the "Tonight Show," and as the host of the classic TV talent show "Star Search." He was 86.

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AFP - David Beckham won substantial compensation Tuesday for libel, after a newspaper claimed he had "made a play" for a Hungarian model.
AFP - US television legend Ed McMahon best known for his long-running role as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show", died early Tuesday aged 86, his spokesman confirmed.
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AP - Ed McMahon the loyal "Tonight Show" sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" for 30 years, died early Tuesday. He was 86.
Ed McMahon has passed away at the age of 86, according to KNBC. He died in Los Angeles this morning.


Angelina Jolie is eyeing a career change - she is reportedly planning to swap life as a movie star for a role in politics.


Kim Kardashian showed up at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto this weekend sporting a new hairstyle. What do you think of Kim's shorter hair? Is it sleek or suck? See more photos after the jump...


Cher is joining Christina Aguilera in the contemporary musical "Burlesque," according to Variety. Cher will play a former dancer, Tess, who struggles to keep a nightclub open


Shia LaBeouf is an interesting young Hollywood star because unlike a variety of former Disney stars, he's managed to slide his way into the adult acting world with very few bad moves.


According to radaronline and theInsider, Katie Holmes might be pregnant with baby number two. We've seen the pic (above), and we have to disagree. What do you think?


Shia LaBeouf is an interesting young Hollywood star because unlike a variety of former Disney stars, he's managed to slide his way into the adult acting world with very few bad moves.


The surrogate mother for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick gave birth to twins this morning, according to WTRF.


The surrogate mother for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick gave birth to twins this morning, according to WTRF.com.


If only life were so simple as to allow enjoyable Jack Black be noticeably different than awful Jack Black Perhaps the slightly thinner, slightly less beardy version


If only life were so simple as to allow enjoyable Jack Black be noticeably different than awful Jack Black Perhaps the slightly thinner,


Transformers: Rise of the Fallen star Megan Fox has retained the title of World's Sexiest Woman, as polled by FHM. She becomes only the second woman to do so, after Jennifer Lopez pulled it off in 2001 and 2002. Hot pictures of the ladies of the Top 10 after the break!


Christina Milian longtime music video director Ray Kay has confirmed the star is to wed R&B singer/producer The-Dream - after blogging about attending the couple's engagement party in Las Vegas on Friday.


Christina Milian longtime music video director Ray Kay has confirmed the star is to wed R&B singer/producer The-Dream - after blogging about attending the couple's engagement party in Las Vegas on Friday.


In the second season premiere of "The Cleaner" -- which airs tonight (Tuesday) on A&E at 10/9C -- Benjamin Bratt character, William Banks, disables a toilet


Soccer superstar David Beckham has won substantial libel damages and an apology over false reports he tried to woo a topless model.


Is it just us or does pregnancy look good on Hugh Hefner's ex Kendra Wilkinson She showed up at Hollywood's premiere of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" on Monday looking quite demure for the former Playboy model. What do you think? See more photos after the jump...


Soccer superstar David Beckham has won substantial libel damages and an apology over false reports he tried to woo a topless model.


Rapper Foxy Brown has blasted reports she was given preferential treatment during her stint behind bars - insisting her time in prison was "the worst period in my life."


Rapper Foxy Brown has blasted reports she was given preferential treatment during her stint behind bars - insisting her time in prison was "the worst period in my life."


Transformers: Rise of the Fallen star Megan Fox has retained the title of World's Sexiest Woman, as polled by FHM. She becomes only the second woman to do so, after Jennifer Lopez pulled it off in 2001 and 2002. Hot pictures of the ladies of the Top 10 after the break!


Filed under: Talk Sports Joanna Krupa has a mouth like a sailor -- and for some reason, it only makes her hotter.Warning: This clip has REALLY, REALLY bad language. Somehow, someway, a clip from the new show "The Superstars" got leaked to the 'net and picked up by our ...

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Filed under: R.I.P. Ed McMahon has passed away at 86.He died at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in California this morning. McMahon was fighting a multitude of health problems, including cancer.Someone connected with the family told us, "Ed was at peace because he got ...

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Filed under: Baby Watch, Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick surrogate just took one for the team -- or two, actually -- by just giving birth to twins.The babies were born this morning at the East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, according to WTRF.The ...

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck ripped off a woman by plagiarizing her disease material -- so claims Susan Hassett, who fired off a letter to "The View" host just before suing her.We obtained the letter -- in which Susan claims she sent Elisabeth a book called ...

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Filed under: Miley Cyrus

These pictures of Miley Cyrus allegedy mocking Asians goofing around in the makeup room on the set of her latest film, "The Last Song," has the Internet buzzing the poses are too provocative for a 16-year-old.Director Adam Shankman -- who is a ...

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We're live inside the courtroom where Miranda Tozier-Robbins, the woman accused of trespassing on Britney Spears property, is set to be arraigned. Last week, Britney was granted a temporary restraining order against her. Click here to 'Refresh' the ...

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WEBISODE: 06/23/09 Here it is, the latest edition of our exclusive web series Lara's Wardrobe Cam! Lara Spencer and "The Insider"'s style expert Anya Sarre need your help to choose the perfect dress for the show! We want to hear from you -- leave your below! And don't forget to watch "The Insider" tonight to see which dress Lara chooses!

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AP - Marion Cotillard says the most challenging part of playing John Dillinger's love interest in the upcoming film "Public Enemies" was developing a believable Midwestern accent.
It turns out that reports of Anna Faris and fiance Chris Pratt's weekend wedding in Hawaii are false as a representative for the actress has confirmed the pair hasn't walked down the aisle just yet. "It's not true" is the answer given by the representative when asked about the accuracy of the circulating wedding reports. On Sunday, June 21, Radar Online ran an exclusive story that Anna and Chris have tied the knot in Hawaii on Saturday, June 20.
Jennifer Aniston allegedly still has feeling for John Mayer. The couple, who split in April, has been back in contact. Recently, the actress sent him a hand-delivered perfume note before he started performing in a concert. A source informed, "It read: 'Play well, you always do.' It was sweet - she clearly doesn't want to let go completely." Not only Jennifer, John also shows a sign that he still can't let go his ex-girlfriend. "John hasn't shown any interest in other women since the split.
She's always a flawless fashionista, but Diane Kruger looked particularly stunning at this year's CFDA Awards held at the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center in NYC on June 15. Posing with pal Jason Wu in a fiery custom made frock from the designer himself, Diane topped the Best Dressed lists with this look. Perfectly complementing the bold red dress (try Black Halo's Bustier Detail Pleated Mini Dress in Persimmon) with a black skinny belt (try Linea Pelle's Skinny Multi Hole Hip and Waist Belt in Black).
"The Insider" spoke to Fergie's husband Josh Duhamel Monday night in Los Angeles, and the actor opened up about the confrontation on Sunday night between Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. "The Insider" spoke to Duhamel Monday night at the 'Transfomers: Revenge of The Fallen' premiere in Los Angeles. "When you get rich saying hateful things sometimes you ask for it," Duhamel says."It's an unfortunate incident and I hope it goes away." Perez Hilton is accusing Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio "Polo" Molina of punching him in the face at an after party for the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto after a verbal altercation between Hilton and will.i.am. Will.i.am responded to the accusations with a video blog and explained that he approached the celebrity blogger to defend Fergie, his friend and band mate, who spoke to Hilton about unfavorable blog reports on his Web site. Will.i.am claims that it was a fan who punched Hilton rather than a member of his entourage. Keep checking back on our Web site for more on this developing story.

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AP - Ryan Reynolds says his co-star in "The Proposal" really knows how to deliver a ribald joke — and he's talking about Betty White, not Sandra Bullock.
Happy Birthday to singer Jason Mraz (1977), "A Dirty Shame" actress Selma Blair (1972), French footballer Zinedine Zidane (1972), DeBarge singer Chico DeBarge (1966), TV screenwriter Joss Whedon (1964),


Happy Birthday to singer Jason Mraz (1977), "A Dirty Shame" actress Selma Blair (1972), French footballer Zinedine Zidane (1972), DeBarge singer Chico DeBarge (1966), TV screenwriter Joss Whedon (1964),


Cameron Diaz celebrity status has been affirmed with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Monday afternoon, June 22, she was honored as the 2386th star whose name was cemented on Hollywood Boulevard. In front of Egyptian Theater, the actress received a plague from the mayor and city council, who determined June 22 as Cameron Diaz Day" in Hollywood.
Katrina Kaif is considered the luckiest Bollywood actress and therefore we were left wondering why so many controversies were erupting related to her private life in the past few weeks.There was a buzz about Katrina and John off-screen relationships. It was also said that Neil Nitin Mukesh called her a sweetheart. Then there had been talks of her boyfriend Salman Khan-Claudia Ciesla relationship as well. Ask her if it causes a rift in the bonding of her off screen relationships with her co-stars and Katrina says, "I just shrug them off.
Yanni is the only artist who has had the honors of giving a concert performance in India's pride Taj Mahal and our Bollywood sex kitten Mallika Sherawat had the pleasure of meeting this talented music group while she was at the Ivy restaurant in Los Angeles with producers of her first American-Indo film "Hisss". The actress had been there after being invited as a VIP guest to the Kuala Lumpur film festival to present some of the awards.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fly Me, Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris this weekend, escorted by a machine gun-carrying bodyguard.Those screaming teen girl fans can be really menacing.See Also Justin & Jessica -- Locked Out, Butt Out ...

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AP - Four books that have been long out of print by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be published again under a deal with Beacon Press brokered by King's youngest son.
AFP - US actress Cameron Diaz has received the 2,386th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where she attributed her successful career to "the eternal love my mom and dad shared."
Reuters - Barbra Streisand has joined forces with Canadian jazz singer-pianist Diana Krall on her first studio album in four years, which is set for release on September 29, her record label said on Monday.
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Kate Moss destroyed her boyfriend's new songs by throwing his laptop into a swimming pool. The supermodel and The Kills guitarist Jamie Hince became embroiled in a bitter argument while on holiday and Kate was so furious she hurled Jamie's computer into the water even though it had six new tracks on, which he hadn't saved anywhere else.

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Kate and Jamie started bickering out of nowhere and the row quickly escalated. She stalked off outside and, before he had a chance to react, Kate grabbed his bag and threw it into the pool.
Madonna wants to "cocoon" her new daughter Mercy from the world. The "4 Minutes" singer has sent her two sons - adopted David, three, and eight-year-old Rocco - to visit her ex-husband Guy Ritchie so she can bond with the adopted girl.

A family friend told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Madonna had hoped to have all the children together for the next few days but David couldn't contain his excitement and was running round the house like a runaway horse. He kept shouting, 'I want to see my sister,' and endlessly hugging and tugging at her.
Britain's Prince Harry enjoyed an evening with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy. The 24-year-old royal and the blonde beauty - who split in January after a five-year romance - chatted all night at a mutual friend's party and sources claim they could soon rekindle their relationship.

An onlooker told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "It was great to see them together. They are clearly great friends and spent much of the evening locked in conversation."
Katie Price is desperate for sex, but can't find a suitable man. The British glamour model is currently enjoying a wild holiday in Ibiza after splitting from her husband Peter Andre last month.

Since she got to the Balearic island - accompanied by eight friends and a TV crew who are filming her for a new reality series - Katie has been out drinking and reportedly kissed two men, though she has complained she misses sex.
Filed under: Fashion Police

The only thing more nauseating than twins dressing alike -- couples who do it.Check out the His and Hers workout digs Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon were sporting this morning in D.C.At least they didn't let it go to their heads.See Also ...

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Filed under: We're Just Sayin'

Here's White Stripes singer Jack White at an event in L.A. this weekend (left) -- and Johnny Depp in the 2007 film "Sweeney Todd" (right).One of them is wearing white pancake makeup for a role.We're just sayin'.See Also Elijah Wood -- Mad ...

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Celebrity power couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes stepped out onto Hollywood Boulevard to witness Cruise's 'Vanilla Sky' co-star Cameron Diaz receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Cameron Diaz received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today and some of her famous friends were there for the exciting ceremony. Cameron's 'Vanilla Sky' costar Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes attended the event in front the Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. The actress currently stars in the dramatic film, 'My Sister's Keeper,' hitting theaters June 26.

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Reuters - "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" star Matthew McConaughey and his Brazilian girlfriend are expecting the birth of their second child, the actor has said on his website.
AP - Brad Pitt and Steven Soderbergh's baseball tale "Moneyball" has been benched just days before the start of shooting.
AP - Megan Fox dismisses comparisons between her and Angelina Jolie as the product of a lazy media.
Actor Jesse Eisenberg is regularly mobbed by screaming teenage girls - who mistake him for a member of the Jonas Brothers.


Actor Jesse Eisenberg is regularly mobbed by screaming teenage girls - who mistake him for a member of the Jonas Brothers.


Transformers star Megan Fox has issued a heartfelt apology to a young male fan - after accidentally snubbing his attempts to get her attention at a recent movie premiere.


Transformers star Megan Fox has issued a heartfelt apology to a young male fan - after accidentally snubbing his attempts to get her attention at a recent movie premiere.


Jessica Simpson will be turning the tables on our culture and cultures all over the world to find "The Price of Beauty," her new original series on VH1.


I got the chance to see "Moon," this past weekend and I really enjoyed it. Sam Rockwell interaction between the cloned versions of himself


Oh baby. Celebrities and their fads, from Miley Cyrus' hippie head bands to Beyonce and her master cleanse lemonade diet, it seems that celebrity sleeves


Cancer sufferer Farrah Fawcett has been hospitalized in California and is undergoing urgent treatment.


Cancer sufferer Farrah Fawcett has been hospitalized in California and is undergoing urgent treatment.


Jessica Simpson will be turning the tables on our culture and cultures all over the world to find "The Price of Beauty," her new original series on VH1.


"So far we have ridden horses together, seen off bad guys, got naked (partially), wallowed chin-deep in mud, danced by firelight, attended a funeral and kissed. What can I say?


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brad Pitt and Steven Soderbergh's baseball tale "Moneyball" has been benched just days before the start of shooting.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brad Pitt and Steven Soderbergh's baseball tale "Moneyball" has been benched just days before the start of shooting.


Rumer Willis showed up at the MuchMusic Video Awards over the weekend in Toronto wearing a green and black shimmery dress. We're not fans of the seismographic-looking gown, nor the bangs. What do you think of Rumer's look? See more photos after the jump...


Anna Faris publicist is disputing reports the actress has wed. After photographs of the House Bunny star and fiance Chris Pratt, wearing wedding rings, appeared online over the weekend,


Anna Faris publicist is disputing reports the actress has wed. After photographs of the House Bunny star and fiance Chris Pratt, wearing wedding rings, appeared online over the weekend,


Pop star Kelly Osbourne has signed a new deal to pen a teen advice book. Ozzy Osbourne's former wild-child daughter, who quit school early and fought drug addiction through her teenage years,


Pop star Kelly Osbourne has signed a new deal to pen a teen advice book. Ozzy Osbourne's former wild-child daughter, who quit school early and fought drug addiction through her teenage years,


According to People, Chace Crawford, who plays hunky Nate Archibald on the CW teen drama Gossip Girl, is the hottest bachelor of the summer. The actor sat down with the magazine to talk about perfect dates, dating Carrie Underwood made-up gay rumors with co-star Ed Westwick, and why he loves being a bachelor.
Probably some eyebrows were raised when Lindsay Lohan and Ryan Seacrest were reportedly spotted out together in Hollywood on Thursday night (June 18), but now, the American Idol host has explained why. Lohan is teaming up with the TV personality for a big-money TV show. The premise of the series is that real people who are on the wrong track and looking for a second chance are given $1 million to make it happen.
Matthew McConaughey is set to become a father for the second time. The "Fool's Gold" actor - who already has an 11-month-old son, Levi, with girlfriend Camila Alves - announced the couple's happy news Sunday night.

He revealed on his website: "Happy Father's Day. It's my first, and the last 11 months with Levi and Camila have been the most rewarding adventure to date."
Rachel Bilson is reportedly set to wed Hayden Christensen. The former "O.C." actress - who started dating the actor after meeting on the set of "Jumper" in 2007 - has been enjoying a break with Hayden's family and onlookers overheard the actor's grandmother calling Rachel her "future granddaughter."

The couple were joined by Hayden's grandparents and Rachel's grandmother at New Jersey's Virginia Hotel where "they all had cocktails on the front porch every night."
Jennifer Aniston has been sending perfumed notes to John Mayer. The actress - who split from the singer in April - is reportedly struggling to get over her old flame and has good luck messages delivered to the "Gravity" star's dressing room before he performs.

A source said: "Jennifer sent John a hand-delivered perfumed note before one of his concerts recently."
Cristiano Ronaldo has lost interest in Paris Hilton The soccer star and the hotel heiress spent the night together earlier this month and vowed to keep their romance alive.

But less than two weeks after their passionate liaison, the 23-year-old sportsman has claimed he doesn't have time for the 28-year-old blonde beauty.
Filed under: Johnny Depp, We're Just Sayin'

Here's "Lord of the Rings" head hobbit Elijah Wood at a event recently (left), and Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in the upcoming Tim Burton flick "Alice in Wonderland" (right).One of them is being paid to look creepy...We're just sayin'.See Also ...

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Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Kids, Madonna

The newest member of the Madonna bunch, adorable Mercy James, took in the sights outside her new mom's London home this weekend.With a wave of Madonna's wand, Mercy has gone from Malawian orphan to material girl.See Also Madonna Has Mercy ...

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Filed under: Reality TV, Heidi & Spencer

In the "We've Been Used" department -- the hateable duo that quit "I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" and then threatened to sue the show is coming back.Heidi and Spencer are in a first class torture chamber (seats 1A and 1B) right now ... ...

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Filed under: Beauty

Famous for being Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's kid brother, Aaron Carter is now a grown man.Here's the 12-year-old back in 2000 (left) -- and nine years later, the 21-year-old version in Toronto this weekend (right).It's amazing what not having your ...

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Filed under: Kiefer Sutherland Kiefer Sutherland played the role of gravity's bitch this weekend at a bar outside L.A.Kiefer went on the celebratory bender in Covina, Cal. Saturday, after blowing $20,000 on two Kawasaki street bikes at Bert's Mega Mall.After the big buy, we're ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Pay Dirt, K-Fed

K-Fed's gonna have to spend some of his babysitting money bailing out the US government -- and it's something he should have done a long time ago.The IRS has slapped a lien on Federleezy to the tune of $14,371 in back taxes, according to The Detroit ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice Tom Hanks is now officially the proud owner of a $75,000 Beatles poster, because his wife has dropped her lawsuit claiming the art was bogus. Rita Wilson sued Melissa Pearl, claiming the poster from 1962 -- which she bought for Hanks -- never came ...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Mexican pop superstar Paulina Rubio Miami home was broken into this weekend -- and the alleged burglar only took two very important things ... her house keys and a remote control to her front gate.According to the official police report, cops ...

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Candy Spelling is denying allegations made by one of her former employees, who claims Candy fired her for complaining about being overworked and underpaid.Candy just filed papers in L.A. County Superior Court, which call BS on a lawsuit filed by her ...

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