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3/12
Merlin Olsen, the NFL Hall of Famer and TV star, has died of cancer at 69. Olsen played for the Los Angeles Rams before hitting the small screen on Little House On The Prairie as "Jonathan Garvey" and starring in his own show, Father Murphy. Little House star Melissa Gilbert Tweeted, "I am so sad. My heart go out to his dear family. He was one of the sweetest, kindest, men I have ever known. The personification of the Gentle Giant. Forever now, a guardian angel."

As the week goes on, more details continue to surface surrounding the death of 80s teen heartthrob, Corey Haim. From money problems to insomnia, The Lost Boys star faced many personal challenges. His agent Mark Heaslip told CBS' The Early Show that Haim "was running a fever" of 99 to 101 shortly before his death, adding "He was laying in bed. And that night, he went to sleep, and he asked his breast cancer-stricken mother Judy to come into the room because he was having breathing problems. Heaslip said that Haim asked his mom, "'Would you lie next to me in bed?' . . . So she laid next to him in the bed, and she told Corey to roll on your side to see if it would help you breathe better, and Corey said he started feeling better. So they both went to sleep."
The autopsy is complete, but full results won't be determined until the toxicology report arrives in 4-5 weeks. The L.A. Country Coroner's office tells TMZ that the 38-year-old actor had pulmonary congestion, an enlarged heart and water in his lungs. But the coroner could not say if that's what led to his death. His mother told Access Hollywood that officials said her son died of pulmonary congestion.

Betty White is officially set to host Saturday Night Live on May 8th. But the booking almost didn't happen. The 88-year-old actress tells Access Hollywood, "Years ago, I turned it down three times. It's so New York, and I'm not New York at all. But my agent said he'd divorce me if I didn't do it, and I love my agent." She adds, "It's lovely, and at my age it's certainly unexpected. I've got so much energy, it's ridiculous. I love working. My schedule is a feverish one, and I'm used to that."

Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger needs to work on her high kicks — unless she wants to send Dancing With The Stars pro Derek Hough to the emergency room. She left her DWTS partner wincing with pain after accidentally kicking him in the face. Hough is nursing a laceration to the face, but the couple is expected to compete as scheduled when the show is back March 22nd.

Elisha Cuthbert has been cast the female lead in ABC’s comedy pilot Happy Endings – fueling reports that executives at FOX have decided to end their long-running hit 24 after the current series. Cuthbert is best known for playing Jack Bauer’s daughter on the series.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project revolves around a bride — played by Elisha — and a groom who, after breaking up at the altar, must figure out how they and their four friends can maintain their relationship. The friends include Eliza Coupe, Casey Wilson, and Damon Wayans Jr

Conan’s going on tour! Former Tonight Show host Conan O’Brien has announced that he’s embarking on a 30-city theater tour sponsored by American Express.
“It was either a massive 30-city tour or start helping out around the house,” Conan joked in a statement announcing the move on Thursday.
Sidekick Andy Richter and the former Tonight Show band will join the funny guy for the “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour” — which Conan promises will be “a night of music, comedy, hugging and the occasional awkward silence.”

The new Twilight movie trailer has been released. Here it is.



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3/11
Former teen star Corey Haim died on Wednesday (March 10th) in Los Angeles at the age of 38. TMZ.com reports that Haim collapsed in front of his mother around 1 a.m., after which paramedics took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead about two hours later.

Media outlets are reporting that the cause of death is likely an accidental prescription drug overdose. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that four prescription bottles were found near his body. Haim has reportedly been battling flu-like symptoms in the past few days, but the medications recovered were supposedly unrelated.

Charlie Sheen

Accidentally on Purpose star, Jenna Elfman and her hubby Bodhi Elfman welcomed their second baby boy on Tuesday in Los Angeles.  Them named him, Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman. Jenna Tweeted her joys, “He’s an impressive sleeper (thank god!) & I’m his biggest fan.”

Jennifer Aniston is jumping into the very crowded celebrity signature fragrance category

Get in gear for Dumbo: The Musical! Drawing on the success of The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Broadway producers are plotting a stage production of Disney’s 1941 animated classic Dumbo. The Oscar-nominated feature is quietly being adapted as a Broadway musical, BroadwayWorld.com said this week.

3/5
Kelly Clarkson, the Bangles, the Go-Go's and Martina McBride have joined the 2010 Lilith tour line-up. Also new to the bill are Courtyard Hounds (Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks), Suzanne Vega, Miranda Lee Richards and others. They join a slew of other female acts already on the bill, including Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Loretta Lynn, Mary J. Blige, Colbie Caillat and others. Major cities are the only dates so far.

New reports suggest Logan Lerman will be playing Spider-Man in the upcoming high school version of the film. The Cinema Source reported on the supposed casting, noting that the film will borrow from Marvel's 'Ultimate Spider-Man' storyline, in which Peter Parker gets his powers while still in high school. There's no word on who will replace Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson or James Franco, who played Harry Osborn.

Martha Stewart and Mark Burnett are teaming up for a new television series, Help Me, Martha. In the reality series, someone petitions Stewart to help a friend who's having trouble planning a wedding or a special meal or is facing some other lifestyle issue. The doorbell rings and — surprise! — Stewart and her team are there to take over. Burnett says it's been fun to see "the joy on people's faces that Martha Stewart is in their home."

In the new issue of Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and producer Don Was tell the story behind the Rolling Stones upcoming Exile on Main Street reissue, which is due May 18th in a variety of special editions — several of which feature 10 never-before-heard Stones tracks from the Exile era.
He was also asked about a new album..maybe they will work on one later this year, touring not so much... “Maybe we’ll search for a different way for the Stones to go back on the road. Maybe not the football stadiums anymore. Maybe something different. You can’t go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever.”
Richards also addressed reports he had stopped drinking. “Listen, the rumors of my sobriety are greatly exaggerated,” he says. “And we’ll leave it at that.”

Nicole Richie's Sparrow has been voted the least favorite celebrity baby name in a recent poll. BabyCenter.com surveyed 5,000 moms about their least and favorite celeb infant names, and Richie's now five-month-old son was the least popular with 37 percent of the vote. Seventeen percent of voters disliked Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof's daughter's name, Satyana. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s daughter Charlotte Grace was the moms' favorite, with Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Seraphina Rose Elizabeth coming in second.

3/4
Burt Reynolds underwent quintuple bypass surgery last week. Entertainment Tonight confirmed the 74-year-old actor's heart ordeal, and said he is currently recovering at his Florida home with 24-hour nursing care. Reynolds has battled other health issues in recent years, including back surgery that led a prescription pill addiction and trip to rehab in 2009.

A rep for Eve Plumb denied rumors that a feud between her client and Maureen McCormick was to blame for the cancelation of a televised Brady Bunch reunion. The rep tried explaining the situation by telling ETOnline.com that Plumb spent two weeks in New York last month and didn't want to return to the city again so soon for such a brief TV appearance. Plumb and McCormick, who played onscreen sisters Jan and Marsha Brady, had a falling out in 2007 after McCormick claimed in her autobiography that the two had a lesbian relationship.

Despite a report on Deadline.com, Neil Patrick Harris says he will not be opening the Oscars. After the report circulated around the internet, Harris tweeted, "I will not be performing a duet with Martin Short to open the Oscars. Misinformation, I'm afraid. Should I maybe pull a Kanye, mid-show?"

Does your favorite C-Level celeb have the stuff to be the next Nancy Kerrigan or Scott Hamilton? ABC is developing a Skating With the Stars reality series that will debut on the network next winter. On Thursday, ABC will announce plans for the new series that pairs celebrities and pro skaters in a six-week ice-dancing competition, USA TODAY reports.  Pop Crunch gossip website muses - What’s next, Grocery Shopping With The Stars?
The idea’s been tried once before, without much success, in the form of FOX’s 2006 series Skating With Celebrities

Dr. McSteamy and his lovely wife have just welcomed a baby girl, reports Hollyscoop. Rebecca Gayheart checked into Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles earlier today and gave birth. Hubby Eric Dane was by her side. A source close to the couple says: "They're both over the moon about it."

Warner Bros. has announced plans to make a movie out of Gilligan's Island, the '60s sitcom about seven folks stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island after their tour boat wrecks in a storm.
Series creator Sherwood Schwartz has mentioned Michael Cera as a dream actor to play Gilligan and Beyoncé as a possible choice for curvaceous movie star Ginger Grant, but there's no official word yet on any casting. Here's who People Magazine would pick for the stranded.

Gilligan (originally played by Bob Denver): Sure, master-of-the-awkward-pause Cera would work. But we could see Justin Long of "I'm a Mac" fame or actor/singer Drake Bell sporting Gilligan's white cap and goofy expressions, too. 61% of readers picked Justin Long the mac guy!

Capt. Jonas Grumby, a.k.a. Skipper (originally Alan Hale, Jr.): Philip Seymour Hoffman has played roles as varied as Truman Capote and the bad guy in Mission: Impossible III, but he could bring the right balance of comedy and heft to the role of Skipper, who is constantly annoyed with his dopey "little buddy" Gilligan.

Movie star Ginger Grant (originally Tina Louise): Schwartz seems to have hit the nail on the head with Beyoncé. She can act, sing and be glamorous – even on a deserted island.

Girl next door Mary Ann Summers (originally Dawn Wells): Who better than cutie-pie Tennessee native Ginnifer Goodwin, from HBO's Big Love?

The Professor (originally Russell Johnson): John Krasinski has stolen hearts as Pam's smart-but-sweet squeeze in The Office and Meryl Streep's son-in-law in It's Complicated. He'd bring the right mix of sex appeal and smarts to the brainy Professor role.

Wealthy couple Thurston and Eunice Howell (originally Jim Backus and Natalie Schafer): Who could be classier than George Clooney and Susan Sarandon? It's about time these two worked together on the big screen, even if it would make Sarandon a bit of a cougar, since she's 63 to Clooney's 48.

Sandra Bullock sure likes leaving things ’till the last minute! The Blind Side star — who is up for a Best Actress gong at this year’s Academy Awards — says she still hasn’t picked her Oscars dress. “I still haven’t found my Oscar dress,” says Sandra. “For some reason I thought the ceremony was two weeks away — but then someone told me ‘No Sandra it’s a week away. I’m not too worried. I’ve still got a few days. I’ll be fine. The amount of chocolate I have eaten in the last two weeks is ridiculous,” she said last month. “It’s kind of counterproductive to fitting into the tiny dress for the Oscars but I can’t help it.”

3/3
A man hired to drive supermodel Naomi Campbell around New York told police she assaulted him from the backseat of his vehicle on Tuesday (March 2nd) before hopping out and running away. The Associated Press reports that police were looking for Campbell and deciding whether to charge her. Her spokesperson said, "There shouldn't be a rush to judgment. Naomi will cooperate voluntarily, and there is more to the story than meets the eye." The driver told police he pulled the black Cadillac Escalade over in midtown Manhattan after Campbell "hit him from behind and his head struck the steering wheel, causing bruising under his right eye."

Neil Patrick Harris will reportedly open the Oscars on Sunday night. Even though Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are the night's hosts, Deadline.com reports that Harris and Martin Short have been rehearsing an original opening song and dance routine that is one of two big production numbers choreographed by executive producer Adam Shankman.

The Hurt Locker producer Nicolas Chartier has been banned from the Oscars after because of emails he sent urging academy members to vote for his movie. Chartier sent e-mails seeking support for The Hurt Locker, "not a "$500 million film" -- an obvious reference to best-picture contender Avatar. Chartier apologized in a subsequent e-mail. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said his actions violated Oscar rules that prohibit mailings promoting a film by disparaging another. Despite the ban, Chartier will receive an Oscar if his film wins best picture.

Roger Ebert, who lost his ability to speak after cancer surgery, tried out a new voice on Tuesday's (March 2nd) Oprah Winfrey Show. Computer programmers at a Scottish company captured the famed film critic's voice from hours of commentary tracks so that words he typed would be delivered in a tone of his likeness.
Ebert had been using off-the-shelf computer voices that didn't sound like him. On Oprah, he said that the new version still needs improvement, but he was happier with the results. He told the talk show host, "In first grade, they said I talk too much. And now I still can."

NBC has ordered a second season of its talent search The Sing Off. The show, which features the nation’s top a cappella groups performing popular songs in an elimination competition, debuted to solid ratings in a four-episode stint last December.

Carlos Santana has a big year ahead. He's not only celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Supernatural album with a special deluxe release, but he's also working on a covers collection featuring at least one familiar face -- Rob Thomas. Thomas sang on the 1999 hit "Smooth" and will return again on the upcoming covers collection.

Lady Gaga has inspired a storyline in the upcoming Muppet Movie. Miss Piggy will reportedly become a famous, Lady Gaga-like pop icon in the new comedy being penned by Jason Segel.

Academy of country music award nominees were released yesterday - the show is april 18th in vegas. Here's the link to the nominees.

3/2
Tom "T-Bone" Wolk, the longtime bassist and musical director for Daryl Hall and John Oates, died unexpectedly on Sunday (February 28th) of a heart attack at age 58 -- only hours after a recording session with Hall. Wolk, along with Hall & Oates, was scheduled to perform at last night's (March 1st) taping of the first anniversary show of NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, but understandably canceled their appearance.
Dancing With the Stars will return for it's 10th season later this month with arguably it's most high-profile cast ever. Tom Bergeron and Melissa Rycroft confirmed widespread reports that Pamela Anderson and 90210's Shannen Doherty would be taking the stage -- along with reality juggernaut Kate Gosselin.And in an ABC programming cross-over surprise -- Bachelor star Jake Pavelka will continue to be a fixture on the network as he too will be cast member on the show.
While many a washed-up pop star has been featured in the cast -- it's hard to think of a contestant that comes to the show more on top of her game than the Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger.
Fresh -- really fresh -- off his figure skating gold medal at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, Evan Lysacek will compete for glory again.
The show would not be complete without it's requisite NFL player, and filling that role this season is Chad Ochocinco. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Rounding out the cast is scandal-plagued broadcaster Erin Andrews, The Insider's Niecey Nash and soap star Aiden Turner. The new season begins on March 22nd.

Although they haven't been regular co-stars in over 30 years, bad blood still flows between Brady Bunch cast members Maureen McCormick and Eve Plumb -- aka Marcia and Jan. RadarOnline.com reported that all of the actors who played the Brady kids were scheduled to do an interview on Wednesday on one of the network morning shows, but when Maureen and Eve found out they were going to be on the same show, "things quickly fell apart." A source told Radar, "Everyone tells a slightly different story of what happened. But the bottom line is that they didn't want to be on the same show and the appearance was canceled because of it."

On Monday, TV Land ordered 10 episodes of its first original sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, a new comedy featuring an all-star cast of veteran small screen stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves, and the adorable Betty White.
“We are thrilled that ‘Hot in Cleveland’ is TV Land’s first original sitcom,” states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “The talented cast has amazing chemistry and delivers the clever script from a renowned sitcom writer with hilarity and sincerity. This show has enormous potential and we are so excited to be a part of it.”
The series revolves around three eccentric fortysomething best friends from Los Angeles (Bertinelli, Leeves, Malick) who end up stuck in Ohio after their vacation to Paris is temporarily derailed. The girls decide to stay in Cleveland when they realize the locals consider them glamorous. Betty plays an opinionated old grump who lives in a cottage adjacent to the trio’s rental home. Hot In Cleveland premieres in June.

Miss America is single again. Cable channel TLC is jettisoning the 89-year-old franchise after three years despite strong ratings, which means the beauty pageant again will have to hustle to find a network.
four networks, ranging from broadcast to cable channels, have expressed strong interest in airing the pageant
The pageant, which celebrates its 90th year next year, was founded in Atlantic City, in 1921 as a bathing beauty revue.

Johnny  Depp hates looking at himself in the mirror. The actor says despite regularly topping Sexiest Man Alive polls, he goes out of his way to avoid his own reflection. “I tend to avoid mirrors at all costs,” he says. “I hate them, can’t look at myself. I couldn’t watch myself practice my happy dance as the Mad Hatter because I couldn’t stand it. We had to treat it like a kind of stunt.” Depp — who plays the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton’s new movie Alice in Wonderland — recently admitted he likes wearing “skirts”. “The Scottish accent was something I did mess around with on Finding Neverland,” he said. “That was a bit more Aberdeen, and Tim Burton and I talked about the Hatter being made up of different people and going to extremes… go dark and dangerous with the Scottish accent. I hope I arrived there. And I like wearing skirts too!”

Forbes.com has put together another one of their wonderfully entertaining pop culture lists.  This time, we're looking at Hollywood's Most Influential Celebrities.  And sitting at the very top, not surprisingly, is Oprah Winfrey.
--The list is based on data from a company called E-Poll Market Research.  They rate more than 5,000 celebrities on 46 different personality traits.
--Most importantly for this list is the "influential score".  Oprah got a 55.  All this means is that 55% of the U.S. population would use the term "influential" to describe her.
--They also added in factors such as likeability and public awareness.
#2.)  Steven Spielberg,  53%
#3.)  DR. Oz,  47%
#4.)  Bono,  46%
#5.)  Clint Eastwood,  45%
#6.)  Martin Scorsese,  42%
#7.)  Ron Howard,  41%
#8.)  Rush Limbaugh,  41%
#9.)  Russell Simmons,  40%
#10.)  James Cameron,  40%

3/1
Billy Joel is setting the record straight telling Rolling Stone that he's not bailing on this summer's joint tour with Elton John -- because no tour was planned. Joel said, "There was never a tour booked this summer! Obviously, this has the smell of a really juicy story: 'Why did they cancel? Did Billy and Elton have a fight? What's going on?' The truth is, there's nothing going on. I had made up my mind a long time ago that I wasn't going to work this year."

Carly Simon insists that despite what you might have read -- entertainment mogul David Geffen is not the subject of her 1972 hit "You're So Vain." For years, fans of the tune have wondered whether the hit song's narcissistic character was about Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger, or Simon's first husband James Taylor. Simon has remade the song and other classics on her new acoustic album Never Been Gone, and piqued the curiosity of fans by telling Uncut, "I'm just going to tell you this. The answer (to the character's identity) is on the new version of 'You're So Vain.' There's a little whisper -- and it's the answer to the puzzle."

Carrie Underwood will make her sitcom debut tonight (March 1st) on CBS' comedy, How I Met Your Mother. She plays a pharmaceutical sales rep named "Tiffany" and a love interest for "Ted," portrayed by Josh Radnor. Not too much is known about her appearance, but Underwood's character does kiss a teacup pig in the episode.

American Idol season five finalist Elliott Yamin was in Chile when the 8.8 earthquake struck the South American country early Saturday February 27th morning. He was finishing a performance as part of a music festival in Vina Del Mar, Chile when the earthquake hit. He wrote, "Huge earthquake just now in Chile!!. I swear I thought this was the end of my life!!!!! I take it all back everybody!! . . . I just escaped w my life, from an 8.3 earthquake!!! is everybody ok? where was the epicener? . . . Complete and utter choas on the street. no power. my heart is beatin outta my chest! tsunami warning. I am only a mile inland!"

Paula Abdul will not be appearing on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. Sources close to Abdul told TMZ.com that she has decided against doing the show, despite the mega-bucks ABC was prepared to pay her. It was previously reported that ABC offered Paula a $1 million development deal -- contingent on a Dancing appearance. The former Idol judge is supposedly still in talks with Simon Cowell about joining his upcoming X Factor show.

Following a dramatic hiatus, Jay Leno returns to television this evening as host of the Tonight Show. His first-night guests will be Jamie Foxx, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and Brad Paisley. Sarah Palin is set for Tuesday, along with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White and a performance by Adam Lambert.

Bridget Jones’s Diary, the British novel that spawned a film franchise starring actress Renee Zellweger, is being adapted into a TV spinoff for NBC, The Guardian reports.  Sources say the 2001 romantic comedy and its 2004 follow-up Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason are being reworked for the small screen through a new development deal between NBC Universal and Working Title. The two production companies plan to eventually rework a number of films from the Working Title’s library of over 90 British theatrical releases – which includes Four Weddings and A Funeral, Billy Elliot, Notting Hill, and Nanny McPhee.

Is Julianne Moore returning to her soap roots? We hear the Oscar-nominated star is in chats to reprise her roles as identical half sisters Frannie and Sabrina Hughes. Moore got her start on As The World Turns in 1985. Her portrayal as The Hughes Sisters earned her a Daytime Emmy in 1988, her final season with the departing soap. In addition to Moore, the sudster has also launched the careers of stars such as Dana Delany, Meg Ryan, Marisa Tomei, James Earl Jones, and Parker Posey. The long-running daytime drama will end its 54 year run on CBS in September.

"Billboard" has released their annual "Music Moneymakers" list, which ranks the Top 40 artists who raked in the most income throughout the previous year.  The list compiles album sales, digital music sales, and tour box office numbers . . . but as you probably know, these days the big money is in touring.
#1.)  U2 . . . $108,601,283
#2.)  Bruce Springsteen . . . $57,619,037
#3.)  Madonna . . . $47,237,774
#4.)  AC/DC . . . $43,650,466
#5.)  Britney Spears . . . $38,885,267

2/26
Mel. B could be eyeing a hosting gig on Dancing With The Stars. TMZ.com reports that the former Spice Girl was invited to the studio for a screen test this week. She finished as runner-up on the show in 2007.

The final step in the Aerosmith reconciliation has apparently taken place, with four of the five band members -- including previously estranged singer Steven Tyler -- announcing through a video posted at their website that the band will hit the road this summer in Europe. Several of the shows had already been announced, but the video message made the Cocked, Locked And Ready To Rock trek official.

It looks like Howard Stern definitely will not be replacing Simon Cowell on American Idol. Sources told Deadline.com that Stern is not in contention for the spot -- but whoever does get it will be very rich. Bosses are reportedly budgeting $38 million for the job. The new judge will reportedly be announced at the end of the current season.

John Krasinski is in the running to play Captain American in an upcoming adaptation of the Marvel comic. The Hollywood Reporter announced that around seven actors are vying for the title role. Krasinski's competition supposedly includes Michael Cassidy (who appeared in "Smallville" and who tested for the Superman movie when McG was going to direct it), Patrick Flueger (one of the stars of "The 4400" who most recently appeared in the Tobey Maguire movie "Brothers"), Scott Porter (TV's "Friday Night Lights"), Wilson Bethel ("Generation Kill") and Mike Vogel ("Cloverfield"). Chace Crawford is also in talks to screen test, though no deal has been made.

A sequel to Zoolander is reportedly in the works. Deadline.com reports that Paramount and Ben Stiller are pulling together a PG-13 Zoolander 2 with Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2 writer Justin Theroux, who'll also direct. It's unclear if Owen Wilson will reprise his role, but sources say the villain likely will be Jonah Hill.

The body of missing actor Andrew Koenig was found Thursday February 25th in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Koenig's father Walter said during a press conference that Andrew took his own life, acknowledging, "He was obviously in a lot of pain."
Walter issued an emotional plea to anyone suspecting that a loved one is suffering from depression: ["If you can learn anything from this it's that there are people out there who really care. You may not think so and ultimately it may not be enough, but there are people who really really care. And before you make that final decision, check it out again, talk to somebody."]

American Idol isn’t beating around the bush with this season’s contestants. “Leave Right Now,” by Will Young, has been selected as the song that will play when an American Idol goes home this season. Young was the first winner of Idol’s UK counterpart Pop Idol. “Leave Right Now” went to No. 1 on the UK singles charts in 2003.

A 1939 comic book in which Batman makes his debut sold at auction Thursday for more than $1 million, breaking a record set just three days earlier by a Superman comic, Heritage Auction Galleries said.
The Dallas-based auction house said the rare copy of Detective Comics No. 27 sold for a total of $1,075,500, which includes the buyer's premium, to a buyer who wished to remain anonymous. The consigner wanted to remain anonymous as well. Here's the full story.

2/25
Matt Lauer is getting animated for the upcoming Curious George movie. The Today show anchor is lending his voice to Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, in which he plays the TV anchor Hark Hanson. He said of the project, "I just think it's a kick. I mean, we talk so much on my show about entertainment and pop culture and negative influences on children, and here you have a chance to be part of something that's just good wholesome family fun that my kids already have a history with."

Kris Allen will return to the American Idol stage on Thursday, February 25th to perform the Beatles' classic "Let It Be." Last year's champ will also share footage of his recent trip to Haiti with the United Nations Foundation. He was there to help with earthquake relief efforts and to raise awareness of the country's continuing needs

The official Madonna iPhone app is now in the App Store, and it's free! Fans can browse pictures and read the latest news on the Queen of Pop, all while listening to snippets of her songs that are playing in the background. A fan "wall" for user comments currently has people hailing the app as "amazing" and "awesome," with many fans adding that "it's about time" she got an app of her own.

Leona Lewis sported a new tattoo this week at the charity fundraiser in London. That tat runs from the neck down to her back and is a poem about her love of horses. It reads: "Their beauty captures every eye, a gift from God for all mankind, they lend us wings so we may fly, to ride a horse is to ride the sky." Check it out here:

Jon Voight is speaking out about his recent reunion with formerly-estranged daughter Angelina Jolie, telling Usmagazine.com that the experience in Venice, Italy was "lovely." He added, "I love the possibility of spending time with the family. It's a very beautiful thing." As for the state of his daughter's union with Brad Pitt, Voight agreed that the couple is doing fine: "Of course they are! You can see!"

Jude Law and Zach Galifianakis will host episodes of Saturday Night Live next month. Galifianakis will take the stage on March 6th with music guest Vampire Weekend, while Jude Law will host on March 13th along with Pearl Jam.

If John Mayer wants to improve his image, this could be one way to do it. In between all of the Playboy interview controversy, Mayer is still just a singer-songwriter who happens to be on tour right now. And on Sunday (February 21st) Mayer raised the "awww" factor when he pulled an 11-year-old fan up on stage at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center. OK! magazine reports that Mayer spotted the aspiring guitarist's sign that read, "Can I please play 'Belief' with you?" The boy, named Austin, played guitar on stage during the song, resulting in thunderous applause. At the end of the performance, Mayer said, "That's my man!" before giving the guitar to the boy. The boy's mom said Mayer made her son's dream come true, adding, "John gave him the guitar after the show and we needed security to get out of the stadium. Everyone wanted a picture with him. If you get a chance watch some of the videos on You Tube, it is touching. As John said, 'the kid pulled through.' I just wanted to thank JM for pulling through for Austin."

2/24
Kiefer Sutherland is returning to the set of 24 on March 1st. 20th Century Fox confirmed that the actor has been cleared by physicians to return to work on the show following reported surgery on a cyst near his kidney.

Paula Abdul is reportedly taping a pilot for a talk show that would air on Oprah Winfrey's new network, OWN. The National Enquirer reported that the format will be "Oprah-inspired" -- with celebrity guests and real people telling inspirational stories. When asked if the hosting gig would conflict with potentially rejoining Simon Cowell on The X Factor, Paula supposedly replied, "Of course not. If Ellen DeGeneres can do it . . . so can I!"

Bristol Palin will guest star on an upcoming episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, an ABC Family show that deals with -- teen pregnancy. Bristol, who has a one-year-old son, will be playing herself. Sarah Palin's 19-year-old daughter said in a statement, "I am thrilled to be on this show and to be a part of a program that educates teens and young adults about the consequences of teen pregnancy." The episode is set to air this summer during the show's third season.

Disney has moved up the DVD release date for Alice in Wonderland to a full five weeks earlier than its normal schedule, angering Europe’s top movie theater chain in the process. Odeon & UCI Cinemas group, which operates 132 theaters across Europe, says it has no plans to play the Johnny Depp film for fears that moviegoers will skip the big screen in favor of an earlier DVD release. Analysts say that Disney’s decision is part of its long-term plan to decrease reliance on cinemas and increase its DVD, Blu-ray, and online distribution revenues. DVDs used to be released six months after a film’s theatrical opening, but studios have been quietly hacking away at that period. Disney’s plan shrinks the wait to 12 weeks. Stateside, negotiations are still continuing between Disney and AMC, leaving 4,500 screens up in the air. Analysts don’t foresee a protest from AMC or other top US theater chains, because the movie is expected to be the year’s first mega blockbuster release.

The View’s Sherri Shepherd did her best “Guidette Impersonation” as the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore made their debut on the ABC gabfest on Tuesday. Sherri and the usually Prim & Proper Elisabeth had a ball shooting the breeze with the gang from Seaside Heights– including fan faves Snooki, The Situation, and Pauly D. Whoopi and Shore hater Joy, on the other hand, looked like they would have had a better time getting a root canal!
The Situation even offered up nicknames for the co-hosts. We have:
-Moderator Whoopi Goldberg as “The Administration.”
-Joy Behar’s negative banter about the show earned her the title of “The Assumption.”
-Elisabeth Hasselbeck was christened “The Attraction.”
-Sherri’s Snooki pouf got her the nickname “The Duplication.”

Bruce Willis jumpstarted his career as a big-screen action man playing New York City cop John McClane in the 1988 blockbuster, which went on to spawn three follow-ups. Now 54, the actor is making plans to return to the Die Hard franchise, confirming that a fifth installment is currently in the works. The action star has suggested that he could “Die Hard” once more by the end of 2011.
Bruce says he’s in negotiations to reprise the role he made famous more than two decades ago — and he’s hoping to get Len Wiseman, who helmed 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard, to return for the next project.
“I think we’re going to do a Die Hard 5 next year. I would hire Len Wiseman right now (to direct).”

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Padma Lakshmi gave birth to a daughter on Saturday (February 20th) in New York City. A source told Usmagazine.com that the Top Chef host named the baby girl Krishna, although the identity of her father has never been announced. Insiders, however, speculate him to be Adam Dell, the younger brother of computer maker Michael Dell. Lakshmi considered her pregnancy a "medical miracle" as she's struggled with endometriosis, a painful uterine condition that can lead to infertility.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians is officially the most-watched series in E! history. Sunday's season finale -- which featured the birth of Kourtney's son Mason -- brought in 4.8 million viewers, bringing the series average to 3.7 million.

Michelle Obama has reportedly invited the cast of Glee to perform at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll -- and it looks like they're going to do it. EW.com reports that the First Lady and her daughters are big fans of the show -- and once the offer was extended, Glee producers did some quick rescheduling in order to honor the request. The event takes place on April 5th.

The Oscars are hoping to pick up some younger viewers this year. It was already announced that New Moon stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson will present at the March 7th show, and on Monday it was revealed that Disney stars Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron will also appear on stage. Other presenters include 2009 winners Sean Penn and Kate Winslet.

Fox is pulling the freshman crime drama Past Life from its schedule. The Hollywood Reporter announced that the network will fill Past Life's Thursday slot with Kitchen Nightmares, although the remaining episodes may air at some point later in the season.

Michael Jackson’s Captain EO is returning to Disneyland indefinitely. The Anaheim, CA theme park says it will beginning rescreening the musical film recorded by the King of Pop in 1996 for the first time in more than a decade on Tuesday.
In the mini-film, Michael plays a spaceship captain who uses love and music to fight a wicked witch queen played by Oscar winner Anjelica Huston. The original show — complete with lights and lasers ran at Disneyland from 1986-1997. Disney decided to replace the 3-D show Honey, I Shrunk the Audience with a revival of Captain EO after Jackson’s death last June.

Pearl Jam will rock 30 Rockefeller Place as the featured musical guests on Saturday Night Live March 13.

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Actor Andrew Koenig, who played Boner on Growing Pains, is missing. GossipCop.com reports that Koenig was last seen on February 14th in Vancouver. He was supposed to be on a flight to the United States on February 16th but didn't make it. He's the son of Walter who was Checkov on the original Star Trek series.

The Hurt Locker dominated Sunday (February 21st) night's British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards (BAFTAs), further setting expectations for Oscar glory. The Iraqi war drama picked up six trophies -- the most of the night -- including victories in the Best Film, Director, and Original Screenplay categories. 
Aatar won two awards, while Brits Colin Firth and Carey Mulligan won top acting honors over American favorites like Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep. Sandra Bullock wasn't eligible since The Blind Side didn't open in the UK in time for consideration.

The Hurt Locker and Up in the Air won top honors at Saturday's (February 20th) Writers Guild of America (WGA) Awards. Up in the Air screenwriters Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner won for Best Adapted Screenplay, while The Hurt Locker's Mark Boal took home the award for Original Screenplay. In the television categories, Mad Men and 30 Rock were named the best-written drama and comedy series

Betty White fans, rejoice! We hear Saturday Night Live is putting together a “Women of Comedy” episode that would team one of the Golden Girls with several of her younger comedy contemporaries.
The proposed SNL “Women of Comedy” special would feature 88-year-old Betty cracking side-splitters alongside funny gals Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, and Amy Poehler. The move comes after an online campaign to get White on board for her SNL hosting debut gained momentum on Facebook last month.

The National Enquirer — the supermarket tabloid celebs love to loathe — shocked the political world in 2009 when the publication actually got something right for once and blew the lid off the John Edwards-Rielle Hunter Lovechild Sex Scandal. Now the coup could earn the tawdry tab literature’s most prestigious award, a Pulitzer Prize. Has the world gone mad?
The Enquirer thinks it should be up for Pulitzer for its reporting on the Edwards scandal — which hit headlines when it was discovered that the former presidential candidate cheated on his terminally-ill wife and fathered a child with his former campaign videographer, Hunter.
“We’ll see what happens,” Enquirer executive editor Barry Levine said on Friday. “We want to see now that the Pulitzer people review our submission and we expect, obviously, that there’s going to be tremendous competition in the investigative category and in the national reporting category.”
The Enquirer’s staff is eligible for the Pulitzer in the categories of “Investigative Reporting” and “National News Reporting.”

Star Treks William Shatner is Tweeting his way back to the world of television with a new comedy pilot based on the Twitter sensation (Stuff) My Dad Says. The announcement comes on the heels of last year’s news that the hit Twitter account, which has attracted more than 1.16 million followers, was being adapted into a TV show for CBS.

Entertainment Weekly reports that Rihanna is being considered to play the Vanity role in the remake of Berry Gordy’s 1985 kung-fu musical The Last Dragon

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Nearly 1,700 people have joined the "Draft John Mellencamp for Senate" Facebook group, according to People.com. The sudden thrust for Mellencamp to dive into national politics comes after Indiana's Democratic Senator Evan Bayh announced that will not be seeking re-election in 2010. Opinion as to whether the left-leaning -- and at times extremely opinionated -- Mellencamp would be a good fit for politics seems to be mixed, with some online commentators saying that Mellencamp running for office would actually mean a likely victory for Republicans in the steadily growing red state.

Jennifer Lopez will visit Saturday Night Live on February 27th as both the host and the special musica guest. J-Lo will host for the second time in her career, plugging her new movie, The Back-Up Plan, and her album.

Tina Fey will host Saturday Night Live in April -- and will likely reprise her famed Sarah Palin impression. The 30 Rock star told the Associated Press that "it's inevitable that we'll try it, at least," but noted, "we'll see if it makes it to air." Fey previously said that the hype surrounding her impression in 2008 was "the strangest thing that's ever happened to me."

Despite rumors, Simon Cowell is not engaged to 36-year-old makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy. Cowell's publicist responded to widely circulated gossip, telling Usmsgazine.com, "I spoke to Simon in London yesterday afternoon, just before he took his flight back to LA. I asked him: 'Look, are you engaged? Is it true?,' and he said, 'No! No. I'm not engaged.'"

American Idol was finally ousted from its perch atop the television ratings on Wednesday (February 17th) night. The Nielsen Company said that during the hour Idol and the Olympics competed against one another -- the Olympics were seen by 30.1 million people while only 18.4 million watched Idol. It marked the first time in six years that anything has beaten American Idol head to head in the ratings. Idol had beaten the Olympics on Tuesday night by a margin of four million viewers.

James Cameron appears to be preparing himself for defeat at the Academy Awards. The Avatar creator told Charlie Rose that he hopes ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow wins best director for The Hurt Locker because after having won already for Titanic, "I don't really need another one." However, he would selflessly welcome a best picture award for the sake of "his team."

Angelina Jolie is not a fan of Brad Pitt’s pal George Clooney! The Changeling star apparently considers Clooney to be a bad influence on Pitt, with whom she raises six children. “Angelina has always considered George to be a hard-drinking, skirt-chasing bad influence on Brad,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer.
“She hates the whole boy’s club mentality, and when Brad was working on Ocean’s Thirteen in Vegas, she was afraid George and his mischief makers would lead her man astray.” And George, the source says says, “has been able to semi-tolerate Angelina because of her human rights work, but he’s never really liked her.”

In July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two human beings to walk on the surface of the moon. Forty years later, Buzz and his old space buddy Neil may be boldly going where no self-respecting astronauts have gone before — reality TV.
Someone who has walked on the moon is set to hit the ballroom and show off their fancy footwork on the upcoming 10th season of ABC’s hit ballroom dancing competition, Dancing With The Stars, Access Hollywood snoops spilled to the newsmagazine on Thursday.
Buzz Aldrin, who was the second person to set foot on the moon, is the favorite, thanks to his regular appearances across television. Although, it still yet could be Neil Armstrong, Access says.
In recent years, Aldrin has made guest appearances on The Simpsons, Celebrity Jeopardy, NUMB3RS, and The Price Is Right.

Now that Indiana Senator Evan Bayh has announced plans to vacant his Senate seat, native son singer John Cougar Mellencamp seems the natural choice to replace him. Over 1,000 people have joined “Draft John Mellencamp for Senate” on Facebook in a bid to encourage the rocker to make a run for office. Mellencamp, an outspoken liberal rocker and Iraqi War opponent, once backed scandal-scarred politican John Edwards for president. (Let's hope it works better then his son's Facebook to make dad stop smoking.)

Tonight on HBO it's Online Content, meets TV... as Funny or Die Presents, a new half hour series that compiles clips from the comedy video website that McKay and Will Ferrell co-created in 2007.
The show arrives as part of a new batch of HBO comedy. The Friday slate also includes the premiere of The Ricky Gervais Show, the start of season eight of Real Time With Bill Maher and the second season of The Life and Times of Tim.

Kevin Smith “Hey SouthwestAir: you bring that same row of seats to the ‘Daily Show’ and I’ll sit in ‘em for all to see on TV….If I don’t fit, I’ll donate $10K to charity of your choice. But when I do (& buckle the belt as well)? 1) You admit you lied. 2) Change your policy, or at least re-train your staff to be a lot more human and a lot less corporate.”

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Joey Fatone not only has his house on the market, but practically everything in it too. According to TMZ.com the former *NYSYNC member recently had an interested buyer for his $5.5. million lakeside Orlando, Florida mansion, so he drew up an list of items that he was willing to toss in -- for extra money, of course. Some of the highlights include:
-- an R2D2 Star Wars figure, estimated at $40,000.
-- Two Peter Pan Paintings: "We Can Fly" and "1st Look at Neverland" -- $2,700 for the pair
-- Video Games: Ms Pac-Man, Galaga, Centipede, and Multi Video Game Unit -- $4,500
-- Old-fashioned Coke Machine -- $200

Kris Allen is returning to American Idol next week to help raise money for Haiti. As part of the Fox TV show's "Idol Gives Back" charity effort, the season eight winner will travel to Haiti with the United Nations Foundation. He'll share video from his visit and sing on the February 25th episode of American Idol. More Idol news including the 24 who advance at Brian's Blog.

Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James has been reunited with his lost dog, Cinnabun. TMZ.com reports that James got a call on Wednesday from a woman who saw a picture of the missing pooch on a flier. She said she found the dog roaming the streets in Long Beach "a while ago."

Music mogul Simon Cowell is “definitely engaged” to his make-up artist girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy — insiders say. The American Idol and X Factor judge, 50, apparently proposed to Hussainy — who was pictured wearing a huge sparkler on her wedding finger earlier this week — on Valentine’s Day and she accepted.

NBC considered depicting the failed Jay Leno Show as a mere dream: Promo spots would feature Leno and Victoria Principal in the shower, an homage to the classic Dallas scene in which Principal dreamed the death of her onscreen husband. Instead, the network is opting for a low-key echo of the commercials that launched Leno: Last fall, he was shown driving a race car emblazoned with a 10, a reminder of his new slot. In spots that began airing during the Olympics Wednesday night, he's driving the same car, only the 10 is replaced by 11:35 (or 10:35, depending on your time zone), as the Beatles song urges him to "Get back to where you once belonged."

Somewhere Lady Gaga’s trying on a hat shaped like a tree and clapping with glee that she had the good sense to dodge the bullet that is “We Are The World 25.” Stereogum.com has taken aim at a recently-released remake of the classic 1985 charity anthem, just days after rap mogul Jay-Z gingerly suggested that the 80 artists who lent their vocals to the track for Haitian earthquake relief would have been better off just forking over a few of their millions. The site has dubbed the video for the song the second “Worst All-Star Charity Music Video Of All Time.”

The Brooklyn, NY subway station where Michael Jackson filmed his popular 1987 Bad music video is getting a makeover in honor of the King of Pop. Following Jackson’s death in June, City Councilwoman Letitia James proposed legislation to rename the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Station after Jackson. Her efforts were shut down after MTA officials cited its policy of not naming stations after people. The Village Voice is now reporting that the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership has found a way to pay tribute to MJ in spite of that restriction. A memorial mural is now set for the H-S station entrance and will be displayed on private property adjacent to what the MTA owns. Benenson Capital, who owns the wall where the mural will be painted, will select the artist.

Some of Oscar's most memorable moments have come during performances of nominated songs. Don't expect such musical moments at the 82nd Academy Awards. The artists behind the year's five nominated songs will not perform during the Oscar telecast. Instead, the songs will be showcased with clips from the films that featured them, "which is how most nominated achievements are featured within the show," Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences spokeswoman Leslie Unger said Wednesday.
That means Randy Newman won't get to take the stage for his two nominated tunes, Almost There and Down in New Orleans from The Princess and the Frog.
Marion Cotillard won't reprise her sexy, heart-wrenching performance of Take It All, written by Maury Yeston for Nine. Reinhardt Wagner and Frank Thomas can't bring their Loin de Paname from Paris 36 to life.
And The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart) won't be performed by Crazy Heart star Jeff Bridges or its writers Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett.
There will still be dancing on the show. Producer and choreographer Adam Shankman announced on his Twitter page that he cast 69 dancers for the show's production numbers, though he hasn't revealed exactly what he has planned.

When the U.S. Women's hockey team gets ready for its Winter Olypmics games, there's a few songs that are in high rotation. The gals tell EW.com that among them are Counting Crows' "Mr. Jones," "Cuz I Can," by Pink, "Carry Out" by Timbaland, featuring Justin Timberlake and Jim Brickman's piano ballad "Angel Eyes."

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Is Madonna designing a fashion line for Macy's? According to WWD.com, Madonna is reportedly in talks to create a contemporary women's collection, which would be sold exclusively at the department store. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but insiders say the deal is close. Some names for the label are already being tossed around. One possibility for the apparel line is "Material Girl" and "Truth or Dare" for a lingerie and underwear collection.

It has come down to the wire for the contestants on American Idol. This week's episode kicked off by separating the 71 contestants into three groups. As the judges deliberated, snippets of the final auditions were shown. The first group to receive good news was room one, which contained some of the judges' favorites like Jermaine Sellers, Casey James and Andrew Garcia. Casey James ended up being the only male singing Colby Caillat's ''Bubbly,'' which pleased the judges. Sellers, on the other hand, gave excuses for his performance, which may have dug him into a ditch. Waiting in room two was rocker Mary Powers, who remained confident in her audition. Powers thought that she had done enough to make it to the Top 24, but in the end her group was cut. The contestants in room three included Shelby Dressel and Ashley Rodriguez. Dressel let her nerves get to her during the rehearsal but she managed to remember the lyrics. Room three also received good news. Idol ended by revealing seven of the Top 24 contestants: Michael ''Big Mike'' Lynche, Didi Benami, Katelyn Epperly, Casey James, Aaron Kelly, Lee Dewyze, and Toddrick Hall.
In other Idol news:
Food Network star Paula Deen is in discussions to appear as a guest judge on the current season of American Idol, industry talking heads squealed this week. The matronly 63-year-old is reportedly being courted to bring her Southern charm to the judges panel of the television’s most watched talent show sometime in the next few weeks.

When Jay Leno goes back to the Tonight Show, he may need to find a new musical sidekick: Bandleader Kevin Eubanks is said to be leaving Leno's side after 18 years. NBC so far has not officially confirmed the latest shock wave to hit Leno's show.

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro last worked together on Casino back in 1995 but it looks like they will be back together again soon for a new film. Martin Scorsese is keen to revive a cinematic partnership with Robert De Niro that goes back to “Mean Streets” nearly 40 years ago and says the project will be related to the mobster world…. “There’s no doubt about that. We’re working on something like that, but it’s from the vantage point of older men looking back, none of this running around stuff.”

With less than three weeks to go until the Oscars, the ever-laid back Sandra Bullock admits she still isn’t sure what she’s going to wear—not that she’s stressed about it. “I’m so behind,” she acknowledged at yesterday’s lunch to honor the nominees at the Beverly Hills Hilton. “Today was the first time that I actually saw one dress and then looked at some sketches.”  When it comes down to it, Bullock is determined to make the best with whatever comes her way: “Look, if I have to wear a trash bag I’ll belt it with rhinestones and I’ll make it work,

The NY Daily News caught up with Quentin Tarantino, who says he’s interested in making a Western, but one that is a little different.
“I’d like to do a Western. But rather than set it in Texas, have it in slavery times. With that subject that everybody is afraid to deal with,” Tarantino said. “Let’s shine that light on ourselves. You could do a ponderous history lesson of slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad. Or, you could make a movie that would be exciting. Do it as an adventure. A spaghetti Western that takes place during that time. And I would call it ‘A Southern.’”

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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are engaged. Richie announced the couple's plans on Monday (February 15th) night's Late Night with David Letterman. The couple has been together since 2006 and they have two children. A source confirms to UsMagazine.com, "Nicole and Joel are in the process of planning the wedding. She's very involved in every detail. She's thrilled."

Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller has reportedly entered rehab. TMZ.com reports that Mueller checked herself into a Malibu facility a day after Sheen was arraigned for a felony and two misdemeanors, stemming from the Christmas Day incident in which he allegedly threatened her with a knife. At the time of Sheen's arrest, it was noted that Mueller had been drinking prior to her 911 call. There were conflicting reports as to whether she spent the week leading up to Sheen's arraignment in rehab.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli are not engaged. A source close to DiCaprio told UsMagazine.com that German reports that he proposed on Valentine's Day are "not true." The couple is currently in Germany, where DiCaprio is promoting his flick, Shutter Island, at the Berlin International Film Festival. They've been dating on and off for the past four years.

Chynna Phillips has entered a rehabilitation facility for anxiety. Sources told GossipCop.com that sister Mackenzie's recent revelations of an incestuous relationship with their father might have contributed to her anxiety. The source said that Chynna has been "having a hard time since the summer, since [Mackenzie's] book came out." The source added, "It's been tough on her. "She's really depressed," and "trying to figure out things" while receiving help for anxiety.

The Hurt Locker, The Hangover and Up earned top honors from the American Cinema Editors at the group's annual awards presentation. The group honored The Hurt Locker for best editing on a dramatic feature film, while The Hangover won in the comedy or musical category and Up took the animation award. The Hurt Locker won out over four other nominees that included sci-fi blockbuster Avatar. Television winners includes 30 Rock, Dexter and the TV movie Grey Gardens.

Kevin Smith is livid after being kicked off a Southwest Air flight -- for being too fat. The airline explained to People magazine that the 39-year-old director originally purchased two tickets "as he's been known to do when traveling Southwest," but when he decided to fly standby on an earlier flight, only one seat remained. They stated that his removal was for the "safety and comfort of all customers." Smith tweeted about the incident, writing, "I broke no regulation, offered no 'safety risk' (what, was I gonna roll on a fellow passenger?) I saw someone bigger than me on THAT flight! But I wasn't about to throw a fellow Fatty under the plane as I'm being profiled. But he & I made eye contact, & he was like 'Please don't tell...'"
After Southwest went public with their explanation and claim that they apologized to Smith, he responded, "I've read this massive chunk of misinformation a lot today: "Kevin Smith usually buys two seats when he flies commercial airlines." Proof? But look how easily misinformation is spread. I've read that "usually 2 tickets" bulls*** EVERYWHERE today. Thanks again, @SouthwestAir REGARDLESS OF HOW FREQUENTLY I've purchased a spare seat in the past, the real story is: I fit not only their criteria, but also the seat."

Golden Girls legend Betty White is stunned fans have set up a group on Facebook campaigning to land her a job as host on Saturday Night Live – because she thought people would be sick of seeing her on TV by now! David Mathews, a lifelong Betty White Fan, created The Betty White Facebook Fan Page last month and sent a letter to the SNL creator Lorne Michaels, imploring him to give the comedy legend a shot on SNL, when the fan page reached 5,000 followers. Over 330,000 members of the website have signed a petition to urge show bosses to consider letting White act as a celebrity host on the long-running sketch show for the first time in her more than 50 year career.
She tells E! Online: “I’m just amazed. I would think by now that they’ve had such an overdose of Betty White that they’d be throwing rocks instead. (It) would depend on scheduling and all that. But who knows? You can’t ever say yes or no or never – you just wait to see what happens.”

For the first time in its nine season history, the nation’s most watched TV talent show will divide its announcement of the Top 24 over two nights.
American Idol will reveal some of the Top 24 semifinalists on Tuesday night’s two-hour show — which will see several of the contestants performing their final solo number in front of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi. The remainder of the contestants who managed to triumph through the show’s grueling Hollywood Round successfully will be unveiled on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

After 29 years, Barbara Walters is bidding farewell to her annual pre-awards show special. On The View Monday, Babs revealed that next month’s Oscar interview special will be her last.
“ABC has asked me to keep doing these specials as they have been so successful. I’m thrilled we have such great stars and have such a wonderful show for this last one – but to be honest, I feel like I’ve ‘been there, done that,’” Walters confided to fans on this morning’s program.
“This special has been a labor of love for 29 years. I will always remember when Hugh Jackman gave me a private lap dance or sitting down with the legendary Bette Davis or being taught to tango by Al Pacino,” Babs recalled. “It’s those priceless moments that have made this special the Oscar tradition that it has become, but I truly feel enough is enough.”
The Barbara Walters Special 2010, airing on Oscar Night March 7, will feature chats with Academy Award-nominees Sandra Bullock and Mo’Nique, as well as a host of other Hollywood stars. The veteran newswoman is still expected to carry on with her other annual ABC News Special, The 10 Most Fascinating People.

Sean Penn went to visit his new bud Brad Pitt last night at the Los Feliz home he shares with Angelina Jolie and the kids and it seems the Oscar-winning actor had a bit of trouble waiting for the gate to open fully and he crashed into the wrought-iron fence at the end of Pitt's private drive! X17 Gossip site  photographers say the actor was driving wildly, as usual, and as the security gate to Pitt's street opened, Penn rushed through, swiping his pick-up truck along a fixed part of the gate on the right. Uh ... Spicoli? Brad and Sean notoriously butted heads while filming Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life in 2008. Reports said there was trouble between the two because of Pitt's ex Jennifer Aniston's friendship with Penn (stemming from a short film Jen directed starring Sean's on-again-off-again wife Robin Wright). So why might these two be hanging out? Perhaps they're hoping to revive Tree, listed on IMDB as being in post-production but reported as having been shelved by various other sources. The film features Pitt as the father of a boy whose lost innocence haunts him as he grows into a man played by Penn. It's a highly-conceptual film, governed by a heavy-hand from Malick. The picture was originally set for release last year but a rep for Malick's distributor explained the helmer wanted to spend extra time in the editing room which would push back the release to sometime this year. Reports speculate Tree may premiere at Cannes in May.

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Doug Fieger, leader and guitarist of '70s power pop sensation the Knack, died on Sunday (February 14th) in Los Angeles at age 57. Variety reported that Fieger, who had been battling cancer since 2004, had two tumors removed from his brain in 2005. He was diagnosed with brain cancer that year, following a Las Vegas gig at which he became disoriented and forgot the lyrics to the group's 1979 hit "My Sharona." Following his initial diagnosis, Fieger had half of one of his lungs removed. The band posted a brief statement on it's website knack.com saying, "Our hearts are broken, we will miss you Doug."

Dick Francis, the best-selling British thriller writer and former champion jockey, died on Sunday in his home in the Cayman Islands. He was 89. He wrote 42 novels, many featured racing as a theme.
His most famous moment in racing came just a few months before he retired, when, riding for Queen Elizabeth, his horse collapsed inexplicably within sight of certain victory in the 1956 Grand National.

Vin Diesel will star in a third movie in the David Twohy-helmed Riddick franchise, Variety said Friday.
“Vin Diesel is going back to the future to topline and produce a third chapter in the Chronicles of Riddick franchise….Plot details are being kept under wraps. But insiders say the third outing will hew closer in tone to the cult hit Pitch Black…” the trade mag writes.
Despite being panned by critics, Lionsgate’s The Chronicles of Riddick grossed over $100 million at the international box office and spawned a popular video game. Diesel recently signed on to reprise his role in the forthcoming fifth Fast & Furious film. Do yourself a favor and rent Pitch Black which is the first time we see the riddick character.

Production on 24 has been temporarily shut down while star Kiefer Sutherland is recovering from elective surgery. People magazine reported that the actor had the surgery to deal with a ruptured cyst near one of his kidneys. His rep said, "While Kiefer Sutherland is frustrated to miss even one day of work, he and FOX decided together that it would be best to complete this minor elective procedure now as a precaution as opposed to six weeks from now when production wraps. He looks forward to returning to work (this) week."

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Penelope Cruz is in talks to star alongside Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The Hollywood Reporter announced the possible collaboration, noting that Cruz worked with Pirates director Rob Marshall on Nine.

The Hangover sequel is in full-on development. PerezHilton.com reported that Bradley Cooper recently got together with costars Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha and brainstormed some ideas for the follow-up. Cooper said, "The four of us got together and toyed around with the idea of where it was going to be and what happens and Todd Phillips came up with this hilarious opening that I hope stays."

Celebrity Valentine Horror Stories!
"In fourth grade, I made the big huge card for a boy. I found it in the trash later in the day. It's cool. It's fine. I feel like I am better for it...not that I'm still thinking about it or anything." - Jessica Biel

"I spent a ridiculous amount of money on a pair of Tiffany diamond stud earrings for a girlfriend -- it wasn't Jen Aniston! I gave them to her at dinner, and she burst into tears and said, 'You don't know me! I never wear studs, only drop earrings.' I was just, like, I can't win." - Tate Donovan

Conan O’Brien, jilted former host of NBC’s The Tonight Show, is the latest contender rumored to be in the running to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on American Idol. Irish Central celebrity spy Amy Andrews is reporting that Idol producers are considering casting the recently-unemployed O’Brien as a music critic when Cowell hangs up his spurs at the end of the show’s current 9th season. “Idol bosses think he’d be a huge draw now after all that Leno fuss….”

Universal Pictures and the screenwriters who brought us Legally Blonde and The Twilight Saga are developing a big budget remake of the 1982 movie musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, which starred Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. Screenwriters Karen McCulluh and Kirsten Smith have been tipped to rewrite the script and plot to the cinema classic, which featured Dolly’s ballad “I Will Always Love You.” Whorehouse debuted as a hit stageplay in 1978.

The Vacation movies are getting a reboot, but keeping the old cast! Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley have been hired by New Line Cinema to pen a script that will essentially reboot the “Vacation” (aka. “National Lampoon’sVacation”) franchise reportsVariety.

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Leona Lewis' hit, "Bleeding Love," has been voted the most romantic song in a poll by British couples. Coming in second in the new Valentine's Day survey is Whitney Houston classic, "I Will Always Love You," followed by Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On." According to the the Mirror, PRS For Music also compiled a list of anti-love songs, which put Katy Perry's "Hot N' Cold" in first place. "Survivor" by Destiny's Child was second and U2's "With Or Without You" came in third.

The producers of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 2005 action smash Mr. & Mrs. Smith are working on a prequel to the box office blockbuster. Regency Enterprises is developing Mr. & Mrs. Jones, which will follow a pair of “twentysomething spies set up as a fake married couple when they graduate agency training,” Vulture spilled this week.

Lost star Daniel Dae Kim isn't leaving Hawaii once the ABC hit wraps for good this season. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Kim has landed a lead role on CBS's Hawaii Five-0 remake, on which he'll play Detective Chin Ho Kelly, a sidekick role played in the original series by Kam Fong. Kim is the first actor from the Lost's core cast to book a new series project this pilot season as the mystery drama heads to its May finale.

SNL alum Molly Shannon has joined the cast of Glee. The former Kath & Kim star has been cast in a recurring role on the FOX musical hit, Entertainment Weekly said Wednesday. Shannon will be coming aboard as astronomy teacher and badminton coach Brenda Castle, the arch enemy of McKinely High School cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester — played by Jane Lynch. According to EW, Molly’s character is described as a 45-year-old spitfire, with a taste for booze and pills and an axe to grind with Sue. “She becomes Sue’s enemy,” says a Glee tattle.
Molly’s first episode will premiere in May.

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Michael Buble has been tapped to carry the Olympic torch in Vancouver tomorrow (Thursday, February 11th) night as the second to last torch-bearer of the day. The next morning, the Canadian singer will do a special mountaintop performance, which will air on NBC's Today show. By the way, Buble's ex-girlfriend, Tiffany Bromley, reportedly dished to the U.K.'s News of the World about the "Haven't Met You Yet" singer -- describing him as a "self-obsessed jerk" who craves "sex, cannabis and cake." She claims that when they were together he smoked "up to three joints a day," adding, "He always had a couple in his wash bag ready to go. He insisted it was his way of winding down at the end of a day. But sometimes he started the day with one."

24 looks like it's finally headed to the big screen. Variety reports that Twentieth Century Fox has hired a writer to pen a script for a feature version of the hit show, which is now in its eighth season. Sources told Variety that the film would likely take Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer to Europe. It's been reported that Sutherland himself is behind the film project and would serve as an executive producer.

Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible 4. GossipCop.com confirmed that the film is a go and said that it's expected to begin shooting this summer for a Memorial Day 2011 release. JJ Abrams and Bad Robot Productions will again be producing with Cruise.

Tim Robbins is joining the cast of Green Lantern. The Hollywood Reporter announced that Robbins will play Senator Hammond, the disapproving father of the movie's villain, Dr. Hector Hammond -- played by Peter Sarsgaard -- who becomes infused with psychic powers. Ryan Reynolds will be starring as the title character and his love interest will be played by Blake Lively.

Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds are in talks to play Marshall Matt Dillon in a motion picture remake of the classic TV western Gunsmoke, The Los Angeles Times said Monday. The character –made famous on the small screen by James Arness — kept the law in Dodge City as a radio staple before moving to television in 1957.
The television version ran for 20 seasons before ending in 1975. It is currently tied with Law & Order for the title of the longest running primetime drama in U.S. television history. In 2009, Gunsmoke was surpassed as the longest running program in the history of American television by FOX’s Sunday night comedy The Simpsons, now in its 21st season.

They’re already bosom buddies, but are Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel the modern day Laverne & Shirley?
The actresses found friendship playing lovesick bestie in Garry Marshall’s new ensemble romantic comedy Valentine’s Day, now Marshall is taking V. Day star Jamie Foxx’s advice and pushing forward with a movie remake of his hit ’70s TV sitcom with Jessica and Jennifer in the title roles.
Marshall says he’s committed to making the movie, which will feature cameos from the original Milwaukee factory workers — his sister Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams.

Drew Barrymore is reportedly going to resurrect Charlie's Angeles on television. StarPulse.com reports that the actress -- who produced and starred in two film adaptations of the 1970s show -- is currently looking for a new trio of sexy crime fighters and insists they must be "incredibly capable, but not take themselves too seriously. That's a tough combination to find." Meanwhile filmmaker McG, who directed Barrymore in the Angels films, will supposedly serve as consultant on the project. He added, "This is a more progressive, 2010 take on the idea. We want to be even more progressive in terms of racial background."

Recently it was doppleganger week on facebook..what celebrity do people think you look like. Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie, and Sopranos star gets this as well. Ellen DeGeneres and Felicity Huffman. But her kids??? Edie tells People magazine that her two adopted kids -  Anderson, 5, looks like Fabio, the famed romance-novel cover boy, while daughter Macy, 2, with her bright red hair and blue eyes, looks like a sweet version of Chucky, the mischievous baby doll.

If the influx of original movies and unscripted hits like The Hills and Jersey Shore weren’t enough of a giveaway, MTV is making it official — the network no longer counts music as its cornerstone. As of Monday, MTV is sporting a redesigned logo with the phrase “Music Television” removed as its tagline.

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This year's Super Bowl has become the most-watched show ever on U.S. television --beating the MASH finale, which aired on CBS in 1983. A record 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV (44) on Sunday (February 7th). The finale of MASH averaged almost 106 million viewers when it first ran. The scope of TV viewing has changed a lot since 1983. As the Los Angeles Times points out, when the MASH finale aired, there were 83.3 million television homes. Now there are almost 115 homes with TVs. Although more people have TVs these days, there are certainly more options out there for entertainment, including cable channels and the Internet.

Howard Stern has confirmed that Fox is interested in hiring him to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol -- and admitted that he's considering taking the job. On Monday (February 8th) morning, Stern told listeners of his satellite radio show, "There's not a better job on the planet than judging a f-----g karaoke contest. It might be possible, we'll see." He added that, "They'd have to pay me a ton of dough, because I already make a ton of dough." The shock jock, who frequently discusses Idol on his show, mused about a potential contract, saying, "A $100 million to judge a karaoke contest? Yeah, I think I would do that show for $100 million. It would be the best thing that happened to me. What a cush job: $100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take that?"
More Idol News:
Randy Jackson has told pals he’s ready to quit American Idol. Randy — who will be the last of the original judges after Paula Abdul quit last year and Simon Cowell leaves at the end of Idol’s current season — apparently feels he’s being shoved towards the door. “Randy was basically told that there was a very good chance he was not going to be asked back after this season,” a show insider told American tabloid the National Enquirer. “Now that Simon’s leaving at the end of this season, they are rethinking the roles of the other judges — and that includes Randy and Kara DioGuardi. “They are talking about going for a whole new look.

Taylor Lautner has signed on to star in an upcoming action film about the bendable childhood figurine, Stretch Armstrong. A rep for Universal Pictures said, "In the past two years, Taylor has emerged as a real star at the global box office. He brings the perfect balance of energy and athleticism to the role of an unlikely super hero with a fantastic super power. We couldn't be more pleased that he has agreed to be our Stretch."

Reamke in the works with Russell Brand...it's the 1981 Dudley Moore movie Arthur, where a drunken millionaire who turns his back on his family by falling in love with the blue collar girl next door, played by Liza Minnelli. Along for the ride is Arthur’s trusted butler Hobson, who’s always there with just the bit advice the playboy needs to hear. In Brand’s remake, Arthur’s confidante would be a woman, with Meryl Streep taking over the role. He hopes.

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Miss some Super Bowl ads? See some of them here.
Here's a link to see how they rated with the USA Today Ad Meter!.

Sheryl Crow has landed a recurring guest starring role on the ABC comedy, Cougar Town. The 47-year-old singer will play the love interest of Courteney Cox's character's recently divorced neighbor, Grayson, who's played by Josh Hopkins. EW.com reports that Crow will appear in multiple episodes.

Charlie Sheen isn't too spooked by the Friday (February 5th) incident where his Mercedes-Benz was stolen and later found at the bottom of a ravine. The Two and a Half Men star laughed about the situation, "chuckling" to reporters later that evening, "How do I put this? Somebody stole it from my driveway and then pushed it off a cliff."He continued, "That's pretty much it in a nut shell and it's an interesting way to start your day! Luckily nobody was hurt."

Empire Magazine released the results of it's poll for the world's biggegest box office stinkers. The worst movie of all time is: Batman and Robin - George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell and Alicia Silverstone.
2. Battlefield Earth
3. The Love Guru
4. Raise The Titanic
5. Epic Movie
6. Heaven’s Gate
7. Sex Lives Of The Potato Men
8. The Happening
9. Highlander II: The Quickening
10. The Room
See more here.

1930s...it debuted...1957 remade with Judy Garland and James Mason, 1976 remade with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson and now 2010....Russell Crowe and Beyonce in another remake of the classic motion picture A Star Is Born, London’s Daily Star has dished.
Oscar winner Robert Downey, Jr. had been pitted for the lead role, but the “Gladiator” star has apparently replaced him. Crowe will reportedly play an aging alcoholic musician who mentors and falls in love with a talented young star, portrayed by the “Single Ladies” singer.  Nick Cassavettes has been tapped to helm the movie musical, which is rumored to feature Mad Men’s Jon Hamm and songbirds Alicia Keys and Rihanna.

Scotish hunk Gerard Butler wants to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. Butler, who is said to have rekindled his romance with former flame Jennifer Aniston after the pair were spotted on vacation together in Mexico for the actress’ 41st birthday celebrations — says he’d quite like to play the suave British spy.
“I’d love to play James Bond, but it’s been said so often, so inaccurately,” said Butler.
“I was in my flat in London, wrestling with a busted shower, and I heard a news report that I was going to be 007. I thought: ‘If only it were true, but I have to fix this shower’.”

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The Barenaked Ladies are part of this weekend's Super Bowl festivities in Florida. They're headlining a free pre-game show tomorrow (Saturday, February 6th), alongside O.A.R. and Robert Randolph & The Family Band on Fort Lauderdale's beach. An estimated 50,000 people are expected to attend the show.
Chris Daughtry, Steve Winwood and Queen Latifah will perform during the Super Bowl pre-game tailgate party, which kicks off at 2 p.m. Carrie Underwood will sing the national anthem, and Queen Latifah will perform "America the Beautiful." Underwood joins other big names who have sung the national anthem at the game, including Beyonce and Whitney Houston. The Who will play this year's halftime show, performing a 12 minute- medley of songs.

Frances Reid, who played Alice Horton on Days of Our Lives, died on Wednesday (February 3rd) at the age of 95. Upon hearing the news, former co-star Allison Sweeney tweeted, "I'm so sad to hear the news about Frances Reid. She was a truly talented actress and we are all lucky and proud to have known her." Reid's character on Days was seemingly killed off by the show's Salem Stalker in 2004, but it turned out to be a hoax and she returned later the same year before leaving for good in 2007.

Despite her family's insistence to the contrary, drugs did play a role in Brittany Murphy's death. A coroner announced on Thursday (February 4th) that the 32-year-old actress died from multiple drug intoxication, pneumonia and "iron deficiency anemia" in what has been deemed an accidental death. Murphy was found unresponsive in her home on December 20th, where she was staying with husband Simon Monjack and her mother Sharon Murphy. Both have stated that they believed Brittany's death was due to a congenital heart murmur and denied rumors that the actress used drugs or suffered from an eating disorder. They also said that she'd been suffering from laryngitis and flu-like symptoms in the days before her death.

Penelope Cruz almost missed out on the excitement of her Oscar nomination — after she changed her phone line!
The Spanish screen siren says she was told about her Best Supporting Actress nomination for Nine an hour later than her peers, when the Academy could not call her.
“I had a new phone line installed and so almost no one had the new number of the house,” say Cruz. “Only my agent had it and she was in Australia. So they had to get a hold of her first so she could give them the number of the house, and I found out an hour later.
“I had 19 missed calls and 120 emails and text messages. So for two hours I was returning the calls. But it is beautiful to talk to all the people that love you and care for you and get excited for you about something like this. It was a beautiful day.”

Nearly 10,000 fans of comedy legend and beloved actress Betty White have launched a Facebook campaign to get the wisecracking Golden Girl to host Saturday Night Live! The always-adorable Betty, now 88, has never before hosted NBC’s long-running sketch series — now in its 37th season. If fans can convince network suits — and more importantly SNL producer Lorne Michaels — to give Ms. Betty a shot, the animal rights activist would grab a page out history by becoming the oldest SNL host ever. Here's the link to the page.

Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America, a 90-minute VH1 Rock Docs film celebrating the 40th anniversary of the culturally influential music show Don Cornelius created, premieres Saturday 9:30 p.m.
Singer Jody Watley, who started dancing on the show when she was 14, remembers weekend tapings that would start at 9 a.m. and last into the night.
"There were no choreographers and stylists," Watley says. "You had to look cool. We didn't get paid for it. We did it for the love of dancing and to be seen. All we got was a cold Kentucky Fried Chicken box and a soda."

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Time for the first rumors for Dancing with the Stars. Pamela Anderson is reportedly in talks to be one of the contestants on the upcoming season. RadarOnline.com reports that Anderson and the show have all agreed to terms for a deal, although it won't be officially announced for a while.

The man who created the ’80s small screen hit MacGyver is threatening legal action in a bid to block the release of McGruber, an upcoming comedy based on Saturday Night Live’s long-running spoof of the original series. An explosive battle has broken out between Lee Zlotoff — who created the pop-iconic ABC series about a secret agent with the ability to escape any jam — and the producers of the parody headed to the big screen.
Starring Will Forte and Val Kilmer, MacGruber is set to hit theaters in April, but Zlotoff insists the parody breaches copyright laws and movie rights he retains over the show he created, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.
Richard Dean Anderson who was MacGyver did a cameo on the SNL bits one week.

Jennifer Aniston graces the cover of Architectural Digest! Yes you heard right! 2/12 years later her house is remodelded. Jen describes her Beverly Hills house, designed by Stephen Shadley, as being "like a big hug." She also calls the place "Ohana," which means extended family. Interesting to note, the mag reports that Ohana originally "had his-and-hers baths, but Aniston has turned the 'his' into a spa bath with a soaking tub."

Hollywood's top moneymakers for 2009. This list is only producers, directors, stars—in film.

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The Simon Cowell-produced charity single, "Everbody Hurts," went viral yesterday and will be available as a digital download starting February 7th. Among the stars who appear on the R.E.M. cover are Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Susan Boyle, Miley Cyrus, Jon Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue, Michael Buble, James Blunt, among others. Proceeds will go towards hurricane relief in Haiti.

'American Idol' held auditions in Denver, Colorado, yesterday. Randy, Simon and Kara are rejoined by guest judge, Victoria Beckham. Denver did not only have plenty of talent, the city was also filled with confident contestants. Kimberly Kerbow, 24, was one of them. This young mother began to sing to Simon about using Rogaine, and in return was called ''lippy'' and later accused of wearing a wig. A much more self-assured contestant was Austin Paul from Washington DC. This 22-year-old is a singing football player who annoyed the judges with his cockiness more than anything else. Following Paul was Kenny Everett who is a big fan of Mary J. Blige. After receiving four rejections, Everett continued to sing and was impolitely asked to leave. The episode closes with a memorable image. Ty Hemmerling, a Denver native, wore a women's bikini and received four walk-outs from the judges. In total, 26 received golden tickets to Hollywood. Chat Idol in Brian's Blog.

Russell Brand wants a “naked” wedding. The British comic star and Katy Perry — who he got engaged to last month — are set to start planning their nuptials soon but revealed he is keen on having the unusual dress code.
“We are going to do the wedding naked! All the families will be naked!” Russell quipped. “We’re still deciding what to do. There’s no juicy details yet.”
The 34-year-old funnyman has been dreaming of his wedding, but his nocturnal visions of his big day have been growing increasingly bizarre. “All my dream weddings don’t make sense,” he said. “The vicar will start melting. The people in the front row will turn into people from my school. And then everyone will only say the word ‘potato’.”
Despite his night visions, Russell can’t wait for Katy, 25, to become his wife.
“I’m getting married to a beautiful woman,” he said. “I’m enjoying my work. What could be better? Nothing!”

First up on The Oprah Network: A show about Oprah! The Queen of Talk will film a reality series documenting the upcoming final season of her long-running daytime talk show, The New York Times said this week. The docusoap, entitled Behind the Scenes: Oprah’s 25th Season, is expected to debut during the Jan. 2011 inaugural season of Oprah’s new cable network, OWN.  “For the first time ever, viewers will get to see behind the curtains of The Oprah Winfrey Show,” said Christina Norman, chief executive officer in a statement. “‘Behind the Scenes: Oprah’s 25th Season’ will document what will be the most amazing season, yet.”

There’s a little piece of TV history up for grabs — if you’ve got a cool $4 million laying around. The iconic Tanner house, featured in the intro for the 80s/90s TV smash Full House, is on the market, NBC News has learned.
While all scenes for Full House were shot on the Warner Brothers lot in Burbank, the Victorian house now for sale was featured during the opening credits of the sitcom — which launched the career of The Olsen Twins when it ran on ABC between 1987-1995. Built in 1906, the “Painted Ladies” structure is located at 722 Steiner St. in San Francisco’s “Alamo Square,” and should only be priced at $1.5 million — based on sales figures for surrounding properties. Of course, its place in pop culture history gives 1906 Steiner the right to demand only the highest bidders. Does Uncle Joey still live in the basement???

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Oscar Nominations are out..here is the official site.

Land of the Lost and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen were the worst films of 2009 -- at least judging by Razzie nominations, of which both pictures earned seven. The movies will face off against each other for the official title of worst picture along with Sandra Bullock's romance All About Steve, the action tale G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and the Robin Williams-John Travolta comedy Old Dogs.
Meanwhile, Sandra Bullock is nominated for worst actress for her role in All About Steve -- which is likely to be balanced by an Oscar nomination this morning. If Bullock does get a nod from the Academy -- and wins both awards, Razzie founder John Wilson notes that "She could be the first person ever to win a Razzie and an Oscar in the same weekend." For a full rundown of the worst, check out the Razzie official site.

During a press conference Friday in Beverly Hills to promote Valentine's Day, due out Feb. 12, Julia Roberts sat on a panel with eight other stars from the film including Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Shirley MacLaine, George Lopez, Topher Grace, Hector Elizondo and director Garry Marshall.
When a woman asked for tips on how to "make him make me happy [on] Valentine's Day," Roberts made a face and said, "Wow. Can we at least dim the lights?"
Roberts's solution: "Make a nice dinner reservation now, because that's the biggest night out of the year – says the former hostess – have a nice glass of wine, and take your top off."
She turned to her costar on her right and said, "I think it's a recipe for success. Wouldn't you say, Bradley Cooper?"

ABC Family has ordered 10 episodes of Melissa & Joey — a new comedy that will feature Melissa Joan Hart opposite Blossom alum and fellow former Dancing With The Stars contestant Joey Lawrence — the network said Friday. Wooooh. According to ABC Family, Melissa will be playing a freee-spirited woman who has to take care of her niece and nephew after her sister goes to prison and her brother-in-law abandons the family. Joey plays family manny, Joey. Sounds like a convoluted who's the boss.

Steven Tyler’s new manager has sent a letter to Aerosmith’s management threatening legal action if the band makes good on their promise to tour with a new singer, Billboard reports. In the letter, manager Skip Miller asserts that Tyler is synonymous with Aerosmith: “Can you imagine the manager of the Rolling Stones calling for the replacement of Mick Jagger?” Miller writes. “Steven is Aerosmith, along with the others. He’s the guy the public knows. He’s the singer.”1

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Beyonce was the big winner at the Grammy's. Here is the complete list of winners.

It seems that Paul Rodgers could be making a new career for himself. The former Bad Company singer, who recently has toured and recorded with Queen, has reportedly been asked by Joe Perry of Aerosmith if he would fill in for Steven Tyler. Steven is taking a break from the group for awhile, going to rehab and recovering from the shoulder break from last year. Classic Rock magazine's editor-in-chief Scott Rowley and writer Jerry Ewing were sitting at a table with the pair during November's Classic Rock Roll of Honor Awards in Britain. Mog.com posted that they heard Perry extend the frontman gig to Rodgers.
BUT - When akded..he was surprised, regained his composure and thanked Perry, but said he was committed to the reunion of Bad Company, so singing in Aerosmith wouldn't be possible."
New rumor...Billy Idol to meet with Joe Perry.

Zac Efron is set take over the role of Peter Parker in the next Spider Man feature, a well-placed source at Universal Pictures blabbed to Britain’s Daily Star on Sunday. The High School Musical sweetheart will replace Tobey Maguire, 34, in the fourth blockbuster movie, due to start shooting later this year and scheduled to hit cinemas in 2012, according to the new report.

Don't ever expect John Mayer to come out with his own celebrity cologne. He thinks t's silly that so many stars have their own perfume or cologne line these days, telling he U.K.'s Independent, "I've always just been stupidly curious about stuff; I'm not diversifying in terms of selling anything. I'm not selling 'John Mayer: the cologne.' If I did it would just smell like sausage and sleep."

A 22-year-old student from Virginia was named Miss America, Caressa Cameron beat out Miss California Kristy Cavinder for the title, earning a $50,000 scholarship and the privilege of extensive travel to raise money for charity.
Cameron told the Associated Press, "I hope to gain inspiration, I hope to gain momentum so that when this 365 days is over, I can shoot through the moon."
Meanwhile, the day before she turned over her crown, the former Miss American Katie Stam got engaged. Her fiance Brian Irk, a personal trainer from Indiana, proposed in front of more than 600 guests during a fundraiser gala. She said of the proposal, "I started hyperventilating because I was so excited. He dropped down on one knee and he said 'I love you so much. Will you be my Miss America forever?'"

MIchael Buble and John Hamm were on SNL this weekend, and they teamed up for this sketch!



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The Super Bowl XLIV (44) pre-game festivities will kick off with Carrie Underwood's performance of the national anthem. Queen Latifah has also been tapped to perform "America the Beautiful" before the big game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts, which will take place at Sun Life Stadium in Miami on Sunday, February 7th. The performances will be televised live on CBS beginning at 6 p.m. ET.

Stevie Nicks will make her first performance of the year on Sunday night's (January 31st) Grammy telecast. The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Meanwhile, the recently rumored Fleetwood Mac/Eagles joint summer tour might not be happening. Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit wasn't sure how much he could divulge about the tour's status but did offer up that he "didn't think that's happening."

Although details have yet to be announced, '80s rockers Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon will be heading out on the road together this summer.

American Idol is doing its part to help President Obama. Preliminary overnight figures showed that Wednesday night's State of the Union averaged 30.69 million viewers on the broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. Nielsen initially claimed that Fox's Obama coverage drew the largest number of viewers, 8.96 million, likely due to a large lead-in audience from American Idol.

Samantha Harris is leaving Dancing With the Stars. Harris, who co-hosted the reality hit with Tom Bergeron for the past eight seasons, said that she will instead focus on other projects like her correspondent duties at The Insider, which she says have expanded in the past year, and her gig at Entertainment Tonight Weekend.

ABBA members Anni-Frid Lyngstad (pronounced: Anna-Freed Lingstodd) and Bjorn Ulvaeus (pronounced: Byorn Ul-vayus) were on hand Wednesday night (January 27th) at the London premiere of Abba World, according to Billboard.
The multimedia interactive exhibition is currently running at London's Earl's Court, after having premiered in ABBA's native country Sweden. Abba World exposes fans to all things ABBA "from simple quiz machines to the chance to 'remix' ABBA tracks via digital consoles, although the core attraction, where members of the public can sing along with a 3-D holographic representation of the band." The $36 million "museum" also features a state-of-the-art replica of Polar Studio in Stockholm where ABBA recorded the majority of it's hits.

Do you ever think i would say..history channel and larry the cable guy in the same sentence???
The History Channel is teaming up with Blue Collar Comedy star Larry the Cable Guy for a new series. The comedian, known for his redneck alter ego, will host Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy, a new 13-episode series premiering later this year, the network said Wednesday.
In Only in America With Larry the Cable Guy, Larry (real name Daniel Whitney) explores the country, “immersing himself in different lifestyles, jobs and hobbies that celebrate the American experience.”
He’ll also reveal bits of history from wherever he happens to be in each episode.