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Rihanna is said to be finally putting the events surrounding last month's altercation with sometime boyfriend Chris Brown behind her - by dating Lindsay Lohan's ex boyfriend.

The pop star was reportedly on the receiving end of That 70s Show star Wilmer Valderrama's charms at the Geisha House in Hollywood last Wednesday, with Chris nowhere in sight.

A source tells the Mirror, "Rihanna looked so pretty and Wilmer could hardly take his eyes off her.

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Britney Spears has plans to do her first tour in Australia. Concert promoters have been in talks with Brit's people and tour dates are expected to be announced sometime later this year.

Her Circus tour features four acts: Circus, House of Fun, Freakshow/Peepshow, and Electro-Circ.

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Anne Hathaway is heading somewhere over the rainbow. The Oscar-nominated actress is set to play Judy Garland in both film and stage adaptations of Gerald Clarke's 2000 biography. It's titled "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland."

The announcement was made Monday by Weinstein Co. boss Harvey Weinstein.

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David Letterman said he and longtime girlfriend Regina Lasko had a bumpy trip to matrimony last week.

During a taping Monday of CBS' "Late Show," Letterman said he and Lasko married March 19 at the Teton County Courthouse in Choteau, Mont., but only after their truck got stuck on a muddy road.

Letterman and Lasko, whose son, Harry, was born in November 2003, didn't take an immediate honeymoon. The late-night host was back at work in New York on Monday to deliver the news — and a few jokes about the marriage.

"Regina and I began dating in February of 1986, and I said, 'Well, things are going pretty good, let's just see what happens in about 10 years,'" Letterman, who turns 62 next month, said at the taping, according to a transcript.

After avoiding marriage for more than two decades, Letterman said, "I secretly felt that men who were married admired me ... like I was the last of the real gunslingers, you know what I'm saying?"

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Kiefer Sutherland will be back to play Jack Bauer for an eighth season of the hit counterterrorism drama "24," but the show's longevity will depend on its writers, the actor said Tuesday.

The 42-year-old said "24," currently in its seventh season, will start shooting its eighth in May. He spoke during an interview in Hong Kong to promote the new 3-D animated movie "Monsters vs. Aliens," in which he voices the character of General W.R. Monger.

Sutherland, whose gritty portrayal of the counter terrorism agent has made Bauer an iconic character, said he's committed to the show that's revived his career.

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Angelina Jolie's extreme detox diet is causing concern on the set of her new film Salt, according to a new report.

The 33-year-old - who is currently in New York shooting the spy thriller - aims to shed 21lb in just 21 days for her role as a CIA officer unmasked as a Russian spy.

But the mom of six has sparked fears for her health - as everyone thinks she already has the perfect figure.

Jolie's is said to be living on a mixture of lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup - and it's leaving her weak, reports British newspaper The Sun.

My opinion...she is too skinny and it's not attractive, she's been too thin for years now.

The photo of her is from the movie she is currently filming titled "Salt".

The film was to have been called "Edwin A. Salt" and the main actor should have been Tom Cruise, but when Angelina voiced her wish to do the character, the script writers changed the hero of the movie to a heroine.

Labels: angelina jolie, anne hathaway, Britney Spears, celeb wedding, david letterman, kiefer sutherland, rihanna, wilmer valderrama

Written by: Christy

| 9:15 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Ashlee Simpson has confirmed that she will playing a lead character in the new version of the hit television series Melrose Place.

The actress - who was a regular on U.S. television show 7th Heaven - says that she is extremely excited to be involved in bringing back the 90s drama which will feature a fresh new take on life in the Californaia neighbourhood.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of Melrose Place," Ashlee tells Us Weekly.

"I look forward to being a part of its new generation of residents."

Ashlee takes over from the original cast - Heather Locklear, Marcia Cross and Kelly Rutherford - to play newcomer Violet.

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Drew Barrymore insists she's still "close" to her ex-boyfriend Fabrizio Moretti - and has called her relationship with the Strokes drummer "the most important" in her life.

It was "one of the most, if not the most, important relationships I've had in my life," said Barrymore, who recently confirmed rumors she is in the running to direct the third Twilight film.

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Usher was "forced" to retract his comments about Chris Brown, it has been claimed.

After Brown - who was arrested last month for allegedly assaulting girlfriend Rihanna - was snapped riding a Jet Ski at P. Diddy's Miami pad, Usher lambasted the Run It singer for not showing enough remorse.

"Have a little bit of remorse, man. The man's on Jet Skis? Like, just relaxing in Miami?" Usher said in a video for Jermaine Dupri's Living the Life series.

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Oprah Winfrey has put in her two cents on the Rihanna-Chris Brown saga. "Love doesn't hurt and if a man hits you once he will hit you again," the talk show host said on her show. "I don't care what his plea is; he will hit you again."

Rock on, Oprah!

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Britney Spears has been working hard kicking off her Circus tour, so yesterday she treated herself to a little downtime by the pool.

Brit's been all about her boys and getting healthy these days thanks in part to her father who's supposedly very strict and recently fired three of her dancers suspecting them of drug use. Whatever works, we're all for it.

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Kelly Clarkson on motherhood...

"Oh, my God, I have no desire. I would not be a good mother. I mean, I love being an aunt to my niece and nephew. And I used to want to, like, adopt 10 kids - because I had friends who were adopted, and I thought that was the coolest thing, to be chosen. But again, my job is too selfish."

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Michael Jackson's series of gigs at London's O2 Arena are set to break the record for the fastest-selling tour ever.

The Thriller hitmaker, 50, announced last Thursday that he'd be playing 10 concerts beginning July 8th at the vast venue in the British capital.

And thousands of fans have already pre-registered for tickets on his website.

"It's crazy," an insider said. "Fans as far afield as Afghanistan, Africa and Australia are ready to board planes to attend.

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Jilted Bachelor-ette, Melissa Rycroft, replaced Nancy O'Dell on Dancing with the Stars after the Access Hollywood host was sidelined with a knee injury.

After her public humiliation on The Bachelor, Rycroft got the ultimate ego boost by doing a show-stopping number to Moon River after just 48 hours of prep! Plus it didn't hurt that the judges all took swipes at her former TV honey, Jason Mesnick.

Labels: ashlee simpson, Britney Spears, celebrity quote, chris brown, dancing with the stars, drew barrymore, kelly clarkson, Melissa Rycroft, michael jackson, Oprah, rihanna, usher

Written by: Christy

| 9:42 AM | 0 comment(s)!

The heat is on in Miami - Chris Brown and Rihanna have reunited there, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.

Just weeks after their violent altercation that has left Brown possibly facing criminal charges, Rihannna has forgiven him enough to get together on Star Island, reportedly at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes.

I hope this supposed confirmation is not true. Or that at least there is more going on and many more people there with Rihanna.

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Boston Legal actress Julie Bowen and her husband Scott Phillips have learned that they are expecting twins! The couple announced last November that they were expecting another child.

Julie, 39, and Scott welcomed son Oliver in April, 2007.

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Could Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon finally be expecting a baby soon?

Looks that way, considering that Carey and Mr. Carey were spotted leaving a medical clinic in Beverly Hills last week.

According to reports, the twosome were visiting a fertility clinic to meet with a pre-natal specialist.

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have filed a federal lawsuit against the makers of high-end baby carriages over the unauthorized use of their images.

The couple filed the suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court against Silver Cross, saying use of their images on the Silver Cross Web site to market the carriages has caused irreparable damage to both Lopez's and Anthony's public images. They also maintain there's harm to Lopez's production company as well as her product and apparel lines.

The couple believe they have suffered in excess of $5 million.

Goof grief. Like they're hurting for money.

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And another "oh good grief" is about Tyler Perry.

Actor/director Tyler Perry is gearing up for his best birthday ever - he plans to celebrate turning 40 by buying his own private island.

The star of Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail hits the landmark age on September 14, and he will be treating himself to the ultimate present after realizing how peaceful and productive living on a deserted island can be.

Perry, who recently enjoyed a holiday on a private island in the Bahamas' Great Exumas, says, "I'm a loner by nature, so when I'm out there on these islands, I just feel like the only person in the world."

Labels: celeb baby, chris brown, Jennifer Lopez, julie bowen, marc anthony, Mariah Carey, nick cannon, rihanna, tyler perry

Written by: Christy

| 2:05 PM | 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)!

Though the story that Chris Brown may have assaulted Rihanna over the weekend is dispiriting enough, in Hollywood, things can always get worse. Now, news is breaking about a new allegation.

Now, though, TMZ is reporting that an investigation is ongoing to charge Brown with assault with a deadly weapon-though the weapon in question is unknown.

Rihanna went to Cedars Sinai sporting facial bruises, while Brown fled the scene, only to eventually turn himself in (under the charge of making "criminal threats") before posting bail.

I have a new found respect for Rihanna since I found out her compassion in helping patients with leukemia, so this is even more upsetting.

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Kate Hudson has rekindled her romance with ex Owen Wilson, it has been claimed.

The actress - who is divorced from Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson - has dated the Marley & Me actor on and off since 2006.

And rumors the pair are back together are now rife - after Kate was seen visiting Owen's Malibu home several times in the past two weeks.

I say doubtful, the two are just good friends, but we'll see.

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I'm sure you've already heard all the Grammy news. I'm not going to rehash, but I did want to mention one winner in particular.

The former Vice-President became only the 9th person in history to sweep all four major entertainment categories - Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy - by claiming a Grammy last night for Best Spoken Word Album for the audio book of An Inconvenient Truth.

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Leonardo DiCaprio is in Germany today for the Berlin International Film Festival and will be receiving the "International Green Film Award". The honor, presented by BMW by Mikhail Gorbachev, is akin to a "Green Oscar," offering a platform for environmental activists and dedicated artists to draw attention as well as strengthen and encourage the public conscience for environmental issues. The Award comes with a $250,000 donation for an environmental foundation or film project.

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It's a boy for Tiger Woods and wife Elin! Son Charlie Axel Woods arrived on Sunday, February 8th; he and mom are "doing great," according to an announcement on the golfer’s website. Charlie joins big sister Sam Alexis, 19 months. In a statement, Tiger writes,

"We want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and kind thoughts. Sam is very excited to be a big sister and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family ... We look forward to introducing Charlie to you at the appropriate time."

Tiger, 33, and Elin announced the pregnancy in September. The baby was due later this month.

Labels: al gore, chris brown, grammys, kate hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, owen wilson, rihanna, tiger woods

Written by: Christy

| 1:20 PM | 0 comment(s)!

Rihanna is stepping forward to help a 5-year-old New York City girl find a bone marrow donor - the second time in a year that the Grammy Award winner has helped a leukemia victim seek a match.

"When I saw the video of Jasmina it broke my heart. It is so unfair that for a black patient it's so much harder to find a bone marrow match," the singer tells PEOPLE exclusively. "Jasmina has acute leukemia and she needs a bone marrow transplant to live."

Last February, Rihanna helped New Yorker Lisa Flynn find a match by putting out a call for donors on PEOPLE.com.

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The Twilight star Robert Pattinson, 22 - who is reportedly set to grace the cover of GQ magazine - admits his trash can is full of empty cans that once contained the popular fizzy drink.

"I was just taking out my trash and I had, like, 300 cans of Diet Coke," Pattinson said. "It was just like, 'How did that happen?' I don't even remember buying them. I also like Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

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Katy Perry plans to make people "move a little bit more" with her next record.

The singer - who stormed the charts last year with her infectious single I Kissed a Girl - insists her second album will be even more of a pop-fest.

"I'll start really thinking about it at the end of the summer," she tells the American edition of OK! magazine. "I still want to make a pop record, make people move a little bit more."

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Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are engaged a rep for the couple reports. The duo met while filming "Evening" in Newport, R.I. Danes, 29 and Dancy, 33 have been dating a little more than a year.

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The punches just keep rolling in for Michael Phelps. Word on the street is that Subway has taken any and all relevant links associated with Phelps off of their website. They are also rumored to be getting ready to drop their sponsorship with him.

Labels: claire danes, hugh dancy, kate perry, Michael Phelps, rihanna, robert pattinson, twilight

Written by: Christy

| 9:06 AM | 0 comment(s)!