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Ed McMahon died shortly after midnight at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his wife, Pam, and other family members, said his publicist, Howard Bragman.

Bragman didn't give a cause of death, saying only that McMahon had a "multitude of health problems the last few months."

McMahon had bone cancer, among other illnesses, according to a person close to the entertainer, and had been hospitalized for several weeks.

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Jennifer Aniston is "on top of the world" after Brad Pitt's mom told her former daughter-in-law: "My son still loves you!" The 40-year-old is now convinced that she'll be reunited with Brad, whom she divorced in 2005 after five years of marriage, as soon as he breaks free from partner Angelina Jolie.

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Daryl Hannah has been arrested along with 30 other environmental protestors after they blockaded a coal mine in the US.

The Kill Bill star, 48, was arrested in West Virginia along with her co-environmentalists after blocking off a road leading to a coal processing plant in Raleigh County.

She was arrested and charged on "misdemeanor charges of obstruction and impeding traffic".

The actress and fellow green campaigners crew was protesting against opencast mountaintop mining which they claim has an unacceptable environmental.

Labels: Daryl Hannah, Ed McMahon, jennifer aniston

Written by: Christy

| 9:44 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Ryan Reynolds' will reprise his role as X-Men mutant Deadpool after landing his own spin-off in the comic book film franchise.

Reynolds starred alongside Hugh Jackman in the fourth movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine; and studio bosses at Twentieth Century Fox have already begun development on a film to flesh out his character's story, reports Variety.

The actor will take over the big screen as Deadpool and alter-ego Wade Wilson, a cancer-stricken mercenary who becomes an indestructible mutant thanks to a genetic experiment. Just last week Wolverine director Gavin Hood sparked reports Reynolds is set to star in his own X-Men movie, revealing he hopes to chronicle Deadpool's superhero background.

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Mishca Barton has reportedly rekindled her romance with former flame Luke Pritchard.

The pair — who split in March this year - were recently spotted partying together in London, fueling speculation they are dating again.

"Mischa made a beeline for Luke, and they soon started kissing, before then leaving the party to go back to Mischa's hotel room."

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Jennifer Aniston is being linked to actor Bradley Cooper after the pair reportedly flirted up a storm at Tuesday's party for her new movie, Management.

A new report describes how Bradley tried to enter the bash incognito by wearing a rubbish diguise of hat and glasses, before getting cosy with the actress once inside – much to his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Esposito's disgust.

"Bradley and Jennifer [Aniston] were definitely into each other," a partygoer tells New York Post's Page Six.

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Katie Holmes, last seen on Broadway running for her life from several white people in navy blazers, will star in Miramax's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. Co-written by Guillermo Del Toro, Dark is based on a 1973 TV movie about "a young, Suri Cruise-type who moves in with her father and his girlfriend and discovers they are sharing the house with devilish creatures."

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Kate Moss has signed on to write her autobiography for Virgin Books-partially owned by hot shot Sir Richard Branson, who spilled the beans on the project.

Labels: bradley cooper, jennifer aniston, kate moss, Katie Holmes, luke pritchard, mischa barton, ryan reynolds

Written by: Christy

| 10:34 AM | 1 comment(s)!

A "friend" of Joe Biden's daughter, Ashley, is shopping around a video recording of the VP daughter allegedly snorting cocaine at a party in Delaware earlier this month.

The NY Post watched a 90 second preview of the video. The footage, which The Post declined to purchase, shows a young woman with a remarkable resemblance to Ashley riding the white pony with a group of people, and then complaining that the horses ain't big enough.

A lawyer said that the footage was legally obtained, with Ashley waving to the camera at one point.

The shooter was initially asking for $2 million, but reduced the price to $400,000.

I hope it's all lies.

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The New Kids on the Block have announced they are going on tour - yet again - this summer.

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The White House has forced the resignation of GM CEO Rick Wagoner because they don't like his plan for the rest of the bailout money he still wants.

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Miley Cyrus burst into tears at Nickelodeon's 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards. The 'Hannah Montana' star was overcome with emotion when she beat Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Rihanna to be named Favorite Female Singer at the ceremony, which was held at the University of California, Los Angeles' Pauley Pavilion on Saturday.

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Jennifer Aniston is reportedly parting ways with the trusted hairstylist who has cut her widely imitated locks for nearly fifteen years.

Aniston has become close friends with Chris McMillan since he created her famous 'Rachel' haircut on sitcom Friends in the 1990s. The actress is said to have refused to let any other hairdressers touch her blonde locks - even paying a reported $57,000 for McMillan to accompany her on a week-long promotional trip across Europe earlier this month.

But now McMillan is training another guru how to style her hair - so he can work on other clients.

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Congrats to Tim Allen, who welcomed his second child on Saturday!

The shockingly normally-named Elizabeth, 5-pound, 13-ounce, is Allen's first baby with wife Jane. He has a 19-year-old daughter from a previous marriage.

According to Allen's publicist, everyone is happy and healthy.

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Former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland has reportedly been dropped by her record label, just two months after firing her manager, former band mate Beyonce Knowles' dad.

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Justin Timberlake appeared on Oprah on Friday to promote his new clothing line. Rumors have constantly circulated about whether he and Jessica Biel are engaged but he shot them down during his appearance.

He added, though, that Jessica was definitely his muse when he was designing the items for his line. What a sweetie pie.

Labels: celeb baby, jennifer aniston, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, kelly rowland, Miley Cyrus, NKOTB, politics, tim allen

Written by: Christy

| 11:28 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Mary-Kate Olsen was turning heads at the Metropolitan Opera last night, but was it for the right reasons?

Known for her quirky outfits, the fashionista stepped out in a floor-length gown assessorised with a silver waist belt and clutch.

The star wore her hair in big tousled curls and, for make-up, opted for a bright red pout and smoky eyes.

She reminds me of Michelle Pfeiffer in this photo.

Claire Danes, Claudia Schiffer, Becki Newton, Diane Kruger and Kayne West with girlfriend Amber Rose all made an appearance.

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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has fallen victim to the current global economic downturn - her New York gym is struggling to pull in members.

The Shakespeare In Love star teamed up with her personal trainer Tracy Anderson - who also works with Madonna - to launch a worldwide chain of gyms. However, the duo hadn't anticipated the credit crunch and are worried that not enough people are signed up at the New York facility, which is set to open later this year. Workers at the gym are cold-calling people to try and persuade them to join, according to New York gossip column PageSix.

A person who was contacted by the gym says, "It's ridiculous. Membership is like $4,500 to join and then hundreds of dollars a month. Who can afford that right now?"

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Jennifer Aniston has reportedly told friends it was her decision to end her romance with rocker John Mayer. The singer-guitarist was rumored to have dumped the former Friends actress last week after she returned from promoting her latest movie Marley & Me in Europe.

But, according to U.K. newspaper The Sun, it was Aniston's decision to end the relationship - after Mayer became distant following an appearance at the Academy Awards last month.

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Drew Barrymore has fueled speculation she's rekindled her romance with ex-boyfriend Justin Long - after the pair were seen locking lips in Los Angeles Thursday night.

The duo - who split in July 2008 after dating on and off for over a year - were on hiatus while promoting their movie, He's Just Not That Into You.

She'd be lucky to get him back.

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Actor Ron Silver, who won a Tony Award as a take-no-prisoners Hollywood producer in David Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow" and did a political about-face from loyal Democrat to Republican activist after the Sept. 11 attacks, died Sunday at the age of 62.

"Ron Silver died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him early Sunday morning" in New York City, said Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, which Silver helped found. "He had been fighting esophageal cancer for two years."

Silver, an Emmy nominee for a recurring role as a slick strategist for liberal President Jed Bartlet on "The West Wing," had a long history of balancing acting with left-leaning social and political causes.

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Olympic gymnist and superstar, Dominique Moceanu, and her husband former gymnist and current surgeon, Mike Canales, welcomed their second child, a boy, in Cleveland on Friday March 13. The little boy they named Vincent Michael Canales, was 8lbs, 9 oz., and 19.5 inches long at birth and joins big sister Carmen Noel.

Labels: Dominique Moceanu, drew barrymore, gwyneth paltrow, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, justin long, mary kate olsen, ron silver

Written by: Christy

| 9:36 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Mischa Barton has a job! She's been cast in a CW show produced by Ashton Kutcher. "Ashton developed it about his life growing up as a model from Iowa, so it's about the whole fashion world that he was in, and obviously I have a lot of friends in the fashion world, so I'm used to being around a lot of people in that," Barton says. "[I play] a bitchy model-type character, like it's a totally different character for me."

The Hollywood Reporter says that Barton will star in the pilot episode for the planned series 'A Beautiful Life'.

It follows the lives of a group of male and female supermodels who share a home in New York.

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Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer have broken up. Again. According to E!'s Marc Malkin, Mayer at least had the decency to wait for Aniston to get back from promoting "Marley & Me" in ­Europe before breaking the news.

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ET senior producer Bonnie Tiegel met face to face with Howard K. Stern just hours after he posted bail on charges alleging he supplied drugs to Anna Nicole Smith.

"Howard is devastated and he intends to fight these charges," Bonnie Tiegel says after her exclusive meeting with Stern.

Stern and two doctors Sandeep Kapoor, and Khristine Eroshevich were accused of multiple felonies on Thursday night.

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Fergie isn't afraid to take risks, but yesterday she still managed to surprise us by going dark brunette! The singer arrived on the red carpet at the 34th annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street in NYC on Thursday before performing with her fellow Black Eyed Peas inside.

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Blake Lively says Gossip Girl is holding back her movie career.

The 21-year-old actress - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit TV show - says she has been so busy filming the teen drama that it's been impossible to take up film offers coming her way.

She explains, "We shoot nine months out of the year, so there are so many films I can't do.

"On my latest movie I would go and take a day off from Gossip Girl in New York and go to Connecticut and shoot that and then come back the next day. And they don't really like to share you."

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Keira Knightley has turned down the chance to reprise her role in a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, insisting she's "done" with the franchise.

The actress made her name in Hollywood playing aristocrat-turned-swashbuckler Elizabeth Swann in the hit Disney trilogy.

A fourth movie is in the works, with Johnny Depp already onboard to play Captain Jack Sparrow one more time. But Knightley is keen to move on from the role.

"It was a completely fantastic experience, and it was an amazingly large portion of my life, but I don't think I need to go there again. I think that it's done. But I'm very excited to see the next one. And he (Depp) is so wonderful in that character. I think it'll be wonderful.

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A new Nike ad pitching men against women is launched today.

It features Eva Longoria (yeah, cause she's sporty), in best Desperate Housewives mode, throwing real life husband Tony Parker's trainers off the balcony of their high rise flat and then his triumph in revenge.

Tennis ace Rodger Federer, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, long distance runner Paula Radcliffe, hip hop dancer Sofia Boutella and Liverpool hot-shot Fernando Torres also make appearances.

Labels: anna nicole smith, ashton kutcher, blake lively, CW, eva longoria, Fergie, Gossip Girl, howard stern, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, Keira Knightley, mischa barton

Written by: Christy

| 9:35 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Blake Lively would be a decorator if she wasn't a successful actress.

The 21-year-old star - who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit TV show Gossip Girl - often doubts whether she has wasted her hidden talents at home improvement.

She says, "Whatever I do I try to do my best at it.

"There are things that I feel like I'm good at but I feel like I don't do those things often enough. Like I'm a really great decorator and a good cook, and yet I act."

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Paris Hilton is once again laughing in the face of the global economic downturn - she's reportedly having a $300,000 diamond-encrusted dashboard made for her pink Bentley.

Idiot.

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Drew Barrymore has told Jennifer Aniston to come to her senses and dump John Mayer, it's claimed.

Drew - who starred alongside Jen in He's Just Not That Into You - has reportedly told the former Friends star that she is better off without joker-boy John by her side.

A source tells the National Enquirer, "Drew told Jen she could do way better and she'd be a fool to settle for him."

Yeah, like I'd take relationship advice from single Drew, when she can't hold a marriage or a boyfriend for more than 2 months.

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High School Musical will return, but without the originals. And so that means it will be a waste of time and energy, but teeny boppers will still go pay to see it.

High School Musical will return for a fourth semester – but without the franchise's original stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

A new movie will hit the small screen in 2010 which, according to a Disney studio statement, will feature a love triangle "set against the cross-town rivalry between the East High Wildcats and West High Knights."

Labels: blake lively, celebrity quote, drew barrymore, Gossip Girl, high school musical, jennifer aniston, Paris Hilton

Written by: Christy

| 9:16 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer looked great together at the Oscar's. I think they blew away Angelina and Brad by MILES. Ha!

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Former Spice Girl Melanie C. has given birth to a baby girl, the singer announced on her official website.

The last Spice Girl to become a mother, Mel C and her baby daddy, Thomas Starr, named their bundle of joy Scarlett Starr.

The healthy baby girl was born in London on Sunday.

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Simon Cowell spouted off his new life plan at at dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of the UK.

"I have decided to freeze myself when I die. You know, cryonics. You pay a lot of money and you get stuck in a deep freeze once you've been declared dead. Medical science is bound to work out a way of bringing us back to life in the next century or so, and I want to be available when they do. I would be doing the nation an invaluable service."

ROFL!

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War Child, an organization that provides humanitarian assistance to war-affected children in some of the most devastated regions of the world, teamed up with Astralwerks to produce a pretty impressive compilation. Some of the most iconic names in music (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, David Bowie) were asked to select one of their songs and nominate a new artist to cover it.

What resulted was a collection of 16 songs by artists like Beck, The Hold Steady, Duffy, Estelle, TV On The Radio and more. Classic songs like "Heroes," "Atlantic City," and "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker," are reinterpreted and proceeds from the album, War Child - Heroes, benefit the War Child charity.

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Rihanna has been arranging secret meetings with Chris Brown, it has been claimed.

The Umbrella hitmaker - who was left severely battered after she was allegedly assaulted by Brown earlier this month - has forgiven the singer for the attack and already taken him back, the National Enquirer reports.

A source tells the publication, "Even after what Chris did to her, Rihanna is crazy about him and she's forgiven him.

I sincerely hope none of that speculation is true.

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Ben Stiller shocked the star studded Oscars audience, by impersonating Joaquin Phoenix when he stepped onstage to present the Best Cinematography award.

Mocking Phoenix' recent string of bizarre public appearances, since the Gladiator star 'quit acting', Stiller wore a scruffy fake beard and wandered aimlessly around the stage as co-presenter Natalie Portman introduced the nominees.

Labels: Ben Stiller, celeb baby, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, melanie chisholm, oscars, rihanna, simon cowell

Written by: Christy

| 10:01 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Kate Winslet says critical acclaim means nothing if her parents don't like her work.

The British actress - who is up for a Best Actress gong for her role in The Reader at Sunday's Academy Awards - insists the opinions of her mother and father are much more important to her than those of her Hollywood peers.

She says, "My dad's an actor and he's very opinionated and has specific tastes so it's not always that they've seen a film I've been in and they have lots of things to say or are extremely moved.

The document, circulating on the internet, names Kate Winslet as best actress for her role in The Reader.

The list, which features an authentic-looking letterhead, also claims British film Slumdog Millionaire will bag the best picture and best director prizes.

Oscar organisers, however, have insisted the list is a fraud and that votes which of the nominees have won are still being counted.

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Sienna Miller isn't worried about getting older.

The Factory Girl actress, 27, says she has lost sleep over the pressure to look the part of a leading lady but has now resolved to just be herself and not comply with Tinseltown's ideal image.

She explains, "Recently I found myself thinking, 'I'm getting wrinkles and things are wobbling - I should go to the gym'. Then I was like, 'f*** it'."

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Vin Diesel says he's a "changed man" since becoming a father.

The Fast and Furious star - who welcomed daughter Hania Riley in April last year - says parenthood has turned him into unashamed big softie.

He explains, "It's changed my life and everything that falls under that umbrella.

"You can't pull me away from my house as easily as you used to, because I've got a nine-month-old thing on me and it's heaven.

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The George Lopez actress, Constance Marie and her fiance, Kent Katich, have welcomed their first child, a girl that they named Luna Marie. Somehow they were able to keep this news hush hush over the last 2 1/2 weeks! The little girl was born in Santa Monica on February 5th, and weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz. How were they able to do that? I bet half of Hollywoods actors and actresses would love to know!

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Jennifer Aniston will team up with Jack Black to present an Academy Award on Sunday, E! News reported Friday.

The former Friends actress will also be bringing beau John Mayer to the prestigious ceremony. "It's my first Oscars," the singer told Pop Sugar earlier this week. "And it's my first being an Oscar boyfriend."

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'Eclipse' to be released June 30, 2010 -- Fresh from the stunning success of "Twilight," Summit Entertainment has officially greenlit "Eclipse" as the third pic in the series with a release date of June 30, 2010.

Labels: academy awards, celeb baby, celebrity quote, constance marie, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, kate winslet, sienna miller, twilight, vin diesel

Written by: Christy

| 8:31 AM | 0 comment(s)!

According to 'The Washington Post,' the 40 year-old Kentucky-born actress Ashley Judd, along with 500 other residents, met outside the Kentucky state Capitol on Tuesday to support legislation that would ban blasting mountaintops to expose coal.

Judd was moved to action after visiting the mountaintop removal sites last September and seeing "barren moonscapes" and "nothingness" where Appalachian peaks once existed.

I know where she is coming from, I feel the same way.

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Twentieth Century Fox has pushed back the release of Sandra Bullock romantic comedy 'All About Steve' from March 6 to the fall rather than risk saturating the market with too many femme-driven pics.

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Justin Timberlake and his girlfriend Jessica Biel have moved into a New York apartment together.

The couple - who have been dating for two years - were photographed checking out their new Manhattan digs on Monday.

They are handling the relationship in a normal fashion which is so refreshing compared to other celebrity couples.

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Lily Allen has branded gossip king Perez Hilton a "negative, horrible" person following their recent internet spat.

The pair exchanged a series of snipes on the social networking website Twitter, with Lily branding Hilton a "parasite" and Perez, real name Mario Lavandeira, likening the Smile hitmaker's on-stage moves to an "awkward cow".

Little does she know she's just giving him and his columns more free publicity.

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Hollywood royalty met Disney royalty at the Magic Kingdom over the weekend.

On Saturday, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, kids Suri, 2, and Connor, 14, and Holmes's parents visited the Walt Disney World theme park, where they met princesses Cinderella, Snow White and Aurora (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) at the Once Upon a Time Breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table restaurant.

"Suri was wearing a yellow dress like Belle from Beauty and the Beast," says a fellow diner.

I'm sure Conner loved all that...

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Jennifer Anniston turned 40, but she's constantly glowing and always looking better and better.

"What's really cool is that the beauty changes Jen takes the most seriously are things that don’t really cost money and anyone can try."

Jennifer reportedly keeps her body in tip-top condition with a supplement called Pomegranate Power, which claims to target cellulite from within by boosting metabolism and detoxifying the body.

The report claims she also has a daily morning ritual to make sure she looks her best throughout the day.

To achieve her luscious pout, Jennifer "puts half a teaspoon of sugar and a little water on a toothbrush and scrubs her lips with it for about a minute."

Her wake-up routine also involves refreezable ice packs: "She lays the packs on her eyes for 10 minutes to avoid that 'worn-out' look."

Labels: ashley judd, Disney, jennifer aniston, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Katie Holmes, Lily Allen, Perez Hilton, sandra bullock, Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise

Written by: Christy

| 11:17 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Okay what's the deal, why are people so against Miley Cyrus? Young people make silly faces and take ridiculous pictures of themselves and their friends all the time. It doesn't mean they have a target or are making fun or trying to offend. Why in the world are people so up in arms and taking such offense? Let the girl be!

Maybe she should be more discrete about her personal like but she's just a teen, like any other teen. She's a sweet girl and I'm tired of people throwing stones! Argh!

Miley issued a public apology regarding the latest photo which upset the world.

"I want to thank all of my fans for their support not only this week, but always!" she began. "I really wanted to stress how sorry I am if the photo of me with my friends offended anyone."

The Hannah Montana sensation continued, "I have learned a valuable lesson from this and know that sometimes my actions can be unintentionally hurtful."

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"Happy Birthday" isn't the only tune Jennifer Aniston will getting for her Feb. 11 birthday.

John Mayer has prepared his own serenade to help his girlfriend celebrate the big 4-0.

"He did write a special song just for her for her birthday," a source tells PEOPLE of the Grammy winner. No word yet on his performance!

Didn't he do this with a poem she wrote or something before?

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Ben Affleck is thrilled that he has two beautiful daughters, Seraphina Rose, born Jan. 6, and Violet, 3. However, Ben would like Jen to get pregnant again in hopes of giving birth to a son!

"Ben's happy to keep going until he gets his boy, he has visions of dressing a little guy in Red Sox gear, tossing a baseball around and cheering in the stands together."

Jen, however, has other plans! "She's told friends that she's done," a friend of the couple, both 36, tells OK!. "She jokes with Ben, 'If you want more babies, you'll have to find a way to produce them yourself!'"

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Chris Evans and his wife Natasha Shishmanian are the proud parents of a 7lbs 4oz baby boy, born just hours ago, called Noah.

The tot will be the Radio Two DJ's second child - he has a 22-year-old daughter Jade - but professional golfer Natasha's first.


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Diane Keaton is telling all - about her bond with her mother. The Academy Award-winning actress, whose films include "Annie Hall" and the three "Godfather" movies, is working on a memoir - currently untitled - that the Random House Publishing Group plans on releasing in 2012.

Keaton's mother, Dorothy Keaton Hall, died last fall and had suffered from Alzheimer's. The actress began working on her book shortly after her mother's death.

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Nick Lachey is heading to the CW for at least one episode of the fan-favorite series One Tree Hill later this season. According to insiders, Nick will be playing a singer, former reality star and former boy bander who is dating Vanessa Minnillo. In the storyline, a record label wants to buy one of Haley's (Bethany Joy Galeotti) songs that she wrote for Nick’s new album, but she is hesitant to sell any of her music, so he will appear.

Labels: ben affleck, celeb baby, chris evans, diane keaton, jennifer aniston, Jennifer Garner, John Mayer, Miley Cyrus, Nick Lachey, one tree hill

Written by: Christy

| 10:56 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Kylie Minogue's new relationship with Andres Velencoso seems to be getting serious after the pop princess met her lover's parents in Spain.

Her rendezvous with the 'in-laws' took place in the town of Tossa de Mar in Spain's Costa Brava, where model Andres, 30, grew up.

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Brad Pitt isn't surprised that people are interested in his family.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button star - who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie - can understand why his life garners so much attention, and insists he sees it as a "compliment".

"Well, I think we are an interesting family," Pitt explains. "It's not your usual family. I'm quite interested in my family actually.

That's great Brad, good to know you're interested in your own family, ya shmuck.

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A new cast member has been revealed in the "Gossip Girl" prequel starring Kelly Rutherford.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' star Krysten Ritter will play the sister of Lily van der Woodsen (Rutherford) in the "Gossip Girl" Spin-off.

After a misunderstanding with her parents, Lily will be forced to move to the San Fernando Valley to live with her sister, and she will have to adjust to a more modest lifestyle instead of the luxurious life she previously enjoyed.

Really? I don't even like the first show, why would I watch a spin off.

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Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman are set to star in a new comedy.

According to Variety, Jennifer will play a woman who wants to have a child by means of artificial insemination and Bateman will play her best friend who secretly switches his sperm with the anonymous donor's. (I think they did this on the soap opera All My Children once.)

Will Speck and Josh Gordon are set to direct the film.

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Kellogg will not be renewing their contract with Michael Phelps.

"We originally built the relationship with Michael, as well as the other Olympic athletes, to support our association with the U.S. Olympic team," a company spokeswoman says in a statement. "Michael's most recent behavior is not consistent with the image of Kellogg. His contract expires at the end of February and we have made a decision not to extend his contract."

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Gwyneth Paltrow is planning to release her own cookbook.

The Running With Scissors actress - who recently launched her own healthy living website, GOOP - has signed a deal with publishing company Janklow & Nesbit to produce a collection of family-focused recipes emphasizing the importance of togetherness at meal times.

And Paltrow will dedicate the book to her father, Bruce Paltrow, who died in 2002 following a battle with cancer.

Labels: brad pitt, celebrity quote, Gossip Girl, gwyneth paltrow, jason bateman, jennifer aniston, Kelly Rutherford, Kylie Minogue, Michael Phelps

Written by: Christy

| 8:40 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Country cutie Taylor Swift has just announced that she is set to embark on her first-ever solo headlining tour of the U.S. and Canada this year.

The ambitious Fearless trek will see Taylor hit 54 cities and - smartly - ticket prices start at a very affordable $20.

Swift promises big production and spectacle.

Her friend, Kellie Pickler, will open for her on all shows.

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Carrie Underwood is a vegetarian and she is not keen on revealing that information.

"I'm a vegetarian and there are some parts of the United States where you do not announce that to the audience. And while the crowd might be kind of playing with me, sometimes if I do let that slip, I do get booed. So it's something I'm working on-keeping me vegetarianism to myself."

Who cares if they boo you? You should be proud of our choices and stand by them!

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Jennifer Aniston was reportedly offered a record-breaking $4 million from Playboy to recreate her very popular nude January 2009 GQ cover photo. Playboy reportedly approached Jen after her GQ Cover came out. The National Enquirer reports that:

"Although very pleased that her nearly 40-year-old frame can still turn heads, Jennifer politely declined Playboy's offer, reportedly telling magazine boss Hugh Hefner that GQ was art, but Playboy is SEX."

This photo is from her latest GQ covershoot.

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Dr. Phil has seen the worst ratings drop of any major syndicated talk show, down 27% from last season. Not only that, but the show has lost a third of its core demographic - women 18-49.

Conversely, Ellen DeGeneres' notably chipper show is up 11%.

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Images of Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush have been reduced to the size of a thumbnail in a range of new stamps.

The quartet - famous for show stopping silver screen performances in films such as Gladiator, Moulin Rouge and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - have been honoured in a new stamp collection in their native Australia.

Labels: carrie underwood, Cate Blanchett, celebrity quote, dr phill, ellen DeGeneres, Geoffrey Rush, jennifer aniston, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, taylor swift

Written by: Christy

| 11:47 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Jennifer Aniston got to be a hero in LA on Sunday when she was out driving and spotted a dog wandering around alone. After catching up with the runaway, she kept an eye on the pooch until its grateful owner showed up. While Jennifer had a scare when her own pup Norman escaped from the house last week, this time it was her turn to help out a fellow animal lover.

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"We average two a year, so I guess we're overdue." Brad Pitt jokes about adopting more kids to add to his growing family.

I am liking him less and less these days.

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Director Stephen Sommers has denied asking Sienna Miller to wear a cleavage enhancing costume for upcoming movie G.I. Joe - after the British actress was reportedly "mildly offended" by the request.

Who cares if he asked her to wear one, she's an actress, costumes are part of the job regardless of what they play up or tone down.

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About Lindsay Lohan being super skinny.

A rep says, "Lindsay is aware that she's lost some weight due to stress, but we recently did a photo shoot and she ate two full meals."

Um. If they had to divulge she hate too full meals then I would say there is a problem here.

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'Veggie Love': PETA's Banned Super Bowl Ad but well-meaning lettuce group PETA doesn't even make ads to actually run on TV; they make ads to be rejected by TV networks, which gets them lots of sweet free publicity.

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Supernatural executive producer and frequent director Kim Manners died last night after a battle with cancer. Creator and executive producer Eric Kripke had this to say:

"Everyone at Supernatural is walking around in a daze, shocked and absolutely devastated. Kim was a brilliant director; more than that, he was a mentor and friend. He was one of the patriarchs of the family, and we miss him desperately. He gave so much to Supernatural, and everything we do on the show, now and forever, is in memory of him."

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Daniel Radcliffe "doesn't see the use" of the British monarchy - because they are the epitome of all that is "wrong" with the U.K.

The Harry Potter star, 20, insists he's "very" proud to be English - but believes the royals should not be put on a pedestal.

Labels: brad pitt, celebrity quote, daniel radcliffe, jennifer aniston, kim manners, PETA, sienna miller

Written by: Christy

| 12:15 PM | 1 comment(s)!

What Jennifer Aniston told People magazine about dating...

What have you learned from dating [in the public eye?]
Aniston: (Laughs) That if you start to date somebody, by the third date, you can guarantee I'll be pregnant with twins.

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Madonna and ex-husband Guy Ritchie are mutually denying a recent report about the supposed divorce settlement that gave Guy $76-92 million.

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Naomi Watts named her son, Samuel Kai.

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Country singer Taylor Swift is talking about how writing music helps her work through personal problems and reveals her top choice for a celebrity dream date!

Swift, 19, tells the lastest issue of Your Prom magazine, on newsstands Dec. 30, that she'd love to have a date with "Gossip Girl" hunk Chace Crawford.

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Vegetarian pop sensation Leona Lewis has been named Person of the Year by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

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Jennifer Lopez hit up the premiere of "The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button" last week looking very single. According to Media Take Out, Jennifer arrived without her husband and without her WEDDING RING. And there's more. According to MediaTakeOut.com's snitch a member of the press asked why Jen was ringless. Tells our snitch, "Jennifer's manager Benny {Medina] just grabbed her and they stopped talking altogether."

Labels: jennifer aniston, Jennifer Lopez, leona lewis, Madonna, naomi watts, taylor swift

Written by: Christy

| 12:51 PM | 0 comment(s)!

Reportedly Jennifer Aniston, 39, took John Mayer back because she is pregnant with his child! We all know she has wanted a baby for the longest time and while if the rumors are true I will be happy I do hope it isn't the only reason she took John back.

Let me think. They were together for 3 months and broke up...so if she were pregnant now you'd think there would some noticeable evidence. My vote is nope on this rumor.

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Good news for X-Files star Gillian Anderson.

The actress and her boyfriend, Mark Griffiths, have just had their second baby together.

They are now the proud parents of a baby boy.

The baby, which they named Felix Griffiths, was born in London on October 15th and weighed in at 6lbs, 15 oz.

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Chase Crawford from Gossip Girl is on the cover of Vanity magazine for men. I didn't even know there was such a thing. And as usual they have allowed him to be completely feminified. I know that is not a word but I'm trying to be nice. Perez Hilton obviously has the photos and I'll post one of his on here. PH stamped.

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If you would like to see what has become of Tara Reid and her once sexy bod, please click through to here. The article title speaks about painfulness I believe.

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Madonna, I keep losing more and more respect for her... Madonna and Alex Rodriguez are expected to go public with their feelings for one another in the coming months. I hate the very public divorce, I hate her nonchalant attitude about it and I hate that she is a selfish, cheating woman given other women bad names.

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Miley Cyrus got a bit too worked up while watching her boyfriend during a recent fashion show. The 15 year old starlet sat front row with her mother and older sister at Christian Audigier's runway show for Fashion Week.

When her 20 year old boyfriend Justin Gaston walked down the runway, Miley licked her lips a little bit too openly for folks liking. I like Miley and even I am a bit skeeved by the photos.

Labels: chase crawford, Gillian Anderson, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, tara reid

Written by: Christy

| 2:35 PM | 0 comment(s)!

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer are really fanning the flames of their rekindled romance! Last night the couple celebrated John's 31st birthday with a private party at Grand Havana Room in Los Angeles.

"They seemed to be having a great time," a source told People. "They were sitting next to each other. They're a very good-looking couple and seemed happy together." Oooh, intrigue.

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Sandra Bullock was spotted in Manhattan yesterday. The actress was returning to her apartment after a trip to the pet store. It looked like Sandy was picking up a new dog bed for her three-legged pooch Poppy.

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Yohana Banda, the biological father of Madonna's Malawi-born adopted son David, is worried about the tot's future now that David's crazy pop icon mother seems to relish fighting an ugly divorce battle in public. "I am still a poor farmer with nothing to offer, but maybe he would be better off back with us," Mr. Banda said. David's biological mother died in childbirth, and Banda, 34, has remarried and lives with his wife Flora, her daughter Tiyamike, 3, and their seven-month-old son Dingiswayo in a thatched hut. Shown a picture of David with Madonna and her manager, Banda said, "He doesn't look happy in this picture. He looks bewildered. If there is no love in the family, is there any love for him? This is a new and terrible thing to happen to him. I am too upset to think clearly. He is only three years old and he has been through so much."

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Rose McGowan and director Robert Rodriguez are together again.

She spilled the beans about their upcoming 2009 nuptials at last week's Hollywood Style Awards.

Apparently, an island wedding is in the works.

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Kevin Costner and wife Christine are expecting their second child!

Kevin, 53, and Christine, 34, were married in Colorado in 2004. The couple’s first son, Cayden Wyatt, was born in May 2007. Costner also has three children from his first marriage to Cindy Silva. Costner also has a son, Liam, from a relationship with heiress Bridget Rooney.

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The last survivor of the Titanic is selling off mementos of the disaster to pay her nursing home fees. Millvina Dean, 96, was 2 months old when she arrived in New York with her mother and brother after surviving the sinking of the ship. Dean sold a wicker suitcase full of donated clothes the family was given when they arrived in the city, as well as rare prints of the Titanic and letters from the Titanic Relief Fund, raising $53,906. Dean has lived in a nursing home in Southampton, England since she broke her hip two years ago. She was one of 706 people who were rescued by the steamship Carpathia on the night of April 14, 1912. Her father was among the 1,500 who died when the Titanic hit an iceberg.

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Angelina Jolie has accidentally admitted that she and partner Brad Pitt fell in love while the Hollywood hunk was still with his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston.

The couple have always insisted they got together after Pitt and Aniston had separated.

But in a "jet-lagged" interview with the New York Times, Jolie said she and Pitt fell in love on the set of Mr & Mrs Smith in 2004 - long before Pitt's break-up and divorce with then-wife Aniston.

Labels: angelina jolie, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, kevin costner, Madonna, Millvina Dean, rose mcgowan, sandra bullock, titanic

Written by: Christy

| 9:12 AM | 0 comment(s)!

After hearing my husband knew about Hilary Duff possibly being engaged before I knew...well, then I realized the gossip queen was falling WAY behind in her Entertainment segment of Bring Me Up. Why didn't y'all let me know of my failings!?

So here we have a great bit for you to chew on for Sunday morning breakfast.

I consider this some fantastic celebrity news! Straight from Beijing:
After winning gold medal number seven of these Olympics by one hundreth of a second on Saturday, record setting gold number eight seemed to come a little easier for Michael Phelps Sunday morning in Beijing. Joined by his teammates Jason Lezak, Brendan Hansen and Aaron Peirsol, the USA claimed gold in the 4x100 medley relay setting a world record as they did it. The headline of course belongs to Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals, surpassing the record set by Mark Spitz at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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As expected, Ellen and Portia de Rossi were married Saturday afternoon. Their rep said,"Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were married tonight in an intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles." The women announced their engagement back in May. The wedding was attended by 19 guests including both of their mothers.

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John Mayer reveals the reasons behind his split with Jennifer Aniston.

"People have different chemistry, they have different lives," John tells the mag. "It's not about years, it's about going out with somebody, being truthful on the way in, being truthful in the middle and being truthful on the way out. You're either a cheater or you break up and I'm not the first, I'm the second. And that's it. There's no lying, there's no bullsh!t."

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Actress/singer Hilary Duff has sparked rumors she's taking her relationship with hockey star Mike Comrie to the next level, after she was photographed wearing a ring on her wedding finger.

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According to Page Six, shock jock Howard Stern said "I do" to his longtime girlfriend Beth Ostrosky.

The intimate ceremony reportedly took place on the beach with only family in attendance.

The bride wore an Alice + Olivia white cotton sundress, and a source says "she was barefooted, along with the rest of her guests; it was very casual."

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Joe Jonas turned the big 19 on Friday and celebrated with a new hog!

The popular singer's family gave him a new motorcycle, which also donned a sidecar.

"I'm pumped!" he said in an interview with Radio Disney.

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He's only been a daddy for a little over a month now, but Matthew McConaughey already has words of wisdom for his baby son Levi, born to he and girlfriend Camila Alves last month.

In an interview with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the 'Fool's Gold' star says he's going to give Levi the same advice his own father gave him: "Don't lie and don't say 'I can't.'"

Meanwhile, the buff actor goes on to say that his son will only eat organic food and will not be allowed goodies like gum, soda or candy!

Labels: celeb wedding, ellen DeGeneres, hilary duff, howard stern, jennifer aniston, joe jonas, John Mayer, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Phelps

Written by: Christy

| 7:59 AM | 2 comment(s)!

Dennis Quaid told TV's Extra that his family's leaving LA and heading to Texas.

The Houston native said, "The train is going down the tracks...We have a lot of family there and we have a really nice plot of land...We have 30 or 40 friends and family members within two miles of us…It's kind of a no-brainer."

Family first!

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Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer went to their first public event as a couple on Thursday night with Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Bleck. I just don't want her getting hurt again, and he makes me uneasy.

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As of Thursday, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's marriage is officially over. Los Angeles court records declared the former couple settled all financial and custody issues.

How long before she is engaged to Jake?

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And Starpulse has some news on the drama regarding Mike Myer's "The Love Guru".

U.S. Hindu leader, is urging the public to boycott his latest comedy, just got personal after the actor told Rajan Zed to watch the film before damning his portrayal of an oddball spiritual guru.

Hindu leader Zed has been leading a protest against The Love Guru for months after learning Myers mocks his religion in the film.

He tells WENN, "It appears the film lampoons Hinduism and Hindus and uses Hindu terms frivolously."

My, oh my.

But Myers counters, "This guy has not seen the film. What he will find is that this is a mythical and completely made up system of teachings in the tradition of The Force in Star Wars and Fredonia in the Marx Brothers movies.

Labels: dennis quaid, jennifer aniston, John Mayer, mike myers, reese witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe

Written by: Christy

| 7:23 PM | 3 comment(s)!

You should know lovelies that Jennifer Love Hewitt and Patrick Dempsey have been voted the sexiest television stars by TV Guide. I have to say I am in agreement. I simply adore both of those stars. I appreciate Jennifer Love Hewitt's curves and willingness to not be a skeleton like many other actresses. And of course McDreamy has the best smile ever!

"The Ghost Whisperer" star "has a great strut," says the magazine. "She's from Texas, so there's a little bit of cowgirl in her." Dempsey, says TV Guide, has "a beautiful head of hair, piercing eyes and dazzling smile."

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In other news, Iron Man comes out in theaters this Friday. I think I might be more excited than my son to see it. I'm definitely going to try and get him to see it on opening night. I know it will be a crowded mess, but I'm so wanting to see this flick!

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And I am sure you have heard by now that John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are dating. It cracks me up. Five years ago John Mayer was touring little cafes and bars and talking to his fans one on one in parking lots. Now he is reclining with Jennifer Aniston next to some hige celebrity pool. lol. Good for them...I guess. Though I think she deserves better than him. I've "seen" him with too many people lately.

Labels: Iron Man, jennifer aniston, Jennifer Love Hewitt, John Mayer, Patrick Dempsey

Written by: Christy

| 9:10 AM | 2 comment(s)!

Have you ever seen Benji Madden? He is Paris Hilton's latest beau and he is hardcore grunge looking with tattoos from head to toe. I mean he is a total rocker, okay?

Well. Benji's birthday was yesterday and Paris decided to do something special for him. She took him to Ole Henriksen Face & Body Spa in West Hollywood for a facial. OH MY GRACIOUS. Can you even, I just...there are no words.

Britney's ex? boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, showed up to her gated community on Monday night. And for the first time since her dad and brother took over her life...they opened the gate. I wonder what that is all about. Hmmm. Good news is she has started working again. Britney Spears attended a table reading with the cast of "How I Met Your Mother" on Monday. She will have a guest starring role on their March 24th episode.

Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston are in Miami, where they're currently playing husband and wife on the set of the upcoming film Marley and Me. Rumors of course are that they are now a couple. From Vince Vaughn to Owen Wilson...? I don't know. Though I so like Owen and Jennifer, I'm not sure I think they should be romantically involved. I think they both have personal things to work out first. Like her still being upset over Brad and Angelina and well you know...his recent suicide attempt. I'm all for a friendship for them, but anything else would scare me.

And yes, it is true, PETA has signed porn star Jenna Jameson for their latest "Pleather Yourself" ad campaign. She said: "I've worn a lot of pleather in my life. Anybody that knows Jenna Jameson knows I've lived half my life in it." Must we talk in the third person!? Bleck. Looks airbrushed to me, but I'm all for helping PETA. =o)

Labels: benji madden, Britney Spears, jenna jameson, jennifer aniston, owen wilson, Paris Hilton

Written by: Christy

| 10:40 AM | 1 comment(s)!