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March 28, 2011

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Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie and Others Pose With Bunnies at 'Hop' L.A. Premiere

March 28, 2011 09:46:01 GMT


Universal Pictures has brought "Hop" to Los Angeles on Sunday, March 27 for its premiere. Coming to the premiere, which was held at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California, voice cast member Russell Brand sported red leather jacket, white shirt and matching gray pants, while Hugh Laurie donned blue shirt with black blazer.

David Hasselhoff brought along his daughters Taylor Ann and Hayley Hasselhoff to the premiere. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Perkins looked beautiful in her floral-printed dress, and young actress Tiffany Espensen walked on the green carpet in her white-and-pink gown. Other cast coming to the bash included James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria.
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Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town Arrested on Outstanding Warrants

March 28, 2011 09:37:11 GMT


American musician Shifty Shellshock was arrested on Sunday, March 27 after cops discovered he had several outstanding warrants against him when they were called to an alleged domestic dispute between the rocker and his girlfriend.

The Crazy Town frontman, who has appeared on several seasons of U.S. reality show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew", was questioned by officers when they arrived at the scene. And when police officials found there is already several outstanding warrants against Shellshock, real name Seth Binzer, he was taken into custody at Van Nuys prison in Los Angeles.
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Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster Show Off Baby Aiden

March 28, 2011 09:28:08 GMT


Singer Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster have introduced their newborn son Aiden to the world in a magazine photo shoot. The "Maggie May" hitmaker became a dad for the eighth time when Lancaster gave birth to the tot - their second together - in February.

The couple has now posed together with the latest addition for a spread in Britain's Hello! magazine in which Stewart and Lancaster happily debut Aiden at their home in Florida. Speaking about fatherhood, Stewart reveals he uses his famous voice to sooth his baby son, saying, "My way of settling him when he's crying from colic is to carry him around, singing to him."
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Saddened Hayley Westenra Cries at New Zealand Tribute

March 28, 2011 09:22:45 GMT


Singer Hayley Westenra broke down in tears on Sunday, March 27, as she paid tribute to victims of New Zealand's devastating earthquake in February. The soprano attended a special memorial service held at the British capital's Westminster Abbey, alongside Charles, Prince of Wales, and 1,900 guests who gathered to remember the 166 people who died in the natural disaster.

The New Zealand native read a tribute piece to the crowd, but couldn't contain her emotion as her voice broke and she choked back tears. The prince then lay down a wreath of yellow and red roses with a message in Maori, which read, "You will be remembered always."
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Paris Hilton Eager to Collaborate With Lil Wayne

March 28, 2011 09:20:28 GMT


Socialite Paris Hilton has her heart set on collaborating with Lil Wayne for her upcoming album release after exchanging contact details with the rap superstar when she interviewed him for a U.S. Magazine. The hotel heiress turned reporter to quiz Wayne for the April edition of Interview, and she took advantage of the opportunity to discuss a possible project for her second disc. She gushed to the "Lollipop" hitmaker, "That would be the sickest thing."

During the phone chat, the pair bonded over their recent jail stints. Wayne completed an eight-month sentence for gun possession last year, but admitted he struggled to deal with his time in solitary confinement after being busted for having banned music equipment in his cell. He said, "There were times when it was pretty tough to be by yourself, and to have no television, no sort of nothing... (but) I was OK. I did fine."
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Prince William Had Countryside Bachelor Party

March 28, 2011 09:13:50 GMT


Prince William escaped the glare of the world's media ahead of his highly-anticipated wedding next month by retreating to the English countryside for his bachelor party. The second in line to the British throne is preparing to wed fiance Kate Middleton at the end of April, and bid farewell to his single status with a break in the country at the weekend.

William's brother Prince Harry, who will serve as best man at the wedding, organized the weekend away at an undisclosed location, thought to be in Devon on the southern coast of England. Britain's Daily Express reports that the royals and their pals enjoyed water sports and an evening pub crawl via boat, while they stayed at a friend's country house for the weekend bash.
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Birthday Girl Lady GaGa Congratulates Herself With a Self Note


March 28, 2011 09:08:03 GMT


Eccentric singer Lady GaGa turns 25 on Monday, March 28, and true to her fashion, she didn't wait for others to be the first to send her birthday wishes. On the day she turned one year older, the "Born This Way" hitmaker took to her Twitter account and congratulated herself with a note to self.

The Grammy winner, who often shocked many with her choice of clothing, put up a black and white snapshot of a drawing that read, "Happy Birthday Me!" Along with the picture, she wrote a caption, "Drawing on table at restaurant. If I had to give it all back, but got to keep my fans, that'd be ok."
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'Inception' Is Best Movie at 2011 Empire Awards

March 28, 2011 09:06:23 GMT


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Jameson Empire Awards handed out the prizes at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England on March 27. Grabbing the highest accolade was Christopher Nolan's mind-bending movie "Inception" which was dubbed Best Film.

Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, meanwhile, went to the latest installment of "Harry Potter" series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I". "The Last Exorcism", "Four Lions" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" were named Best Horror, Best Comedy and Best Thriller respectively. Additionally, "Kick-Ass" was picked as Best British Film.
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Elizabeth Taylor Tried Out Hair Cutting Skills on Richard Burton

March 28, 2011 08:46:10 GMT


Elizabeth Taylor always longed for a career as a hairdresser and practiced her talents on her on/off husband Richard Burton, according to her own stylist. The Hollywood legend, who passed away last Wednesday, March 23, became a child star at the tender age of 12 with her role in 1944's "National Velvet".

But Taylor always maintained that if she hadn't become an actress, she would have wanted to work in a salon, and her longtime hairstylist Jose Eber reveals she would often try out her techniques on Burton. He tells CNN presenter Piers Morgan, "Elizabeth cutting Richard's hair... which people didn't know that she was so talented. One thing she would have liked to become was a hairstylist because she had that great talent about cutting hair."
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Matthew McConaughey Not Planning to Wed Camila Alves

March 28, 2011 08:43:07 GMT


Matthew McConaughey has no plans to wed his longtime girlfriend Camila Alves, but insists his decision to shun marriage doesn't make him "any less committed" or "love her any less". The couple is parents to two children, son Levi and daughter Vida, but the 41-year-old Hollywood actor is adamant they are not planning to exchange vows.

McConaughey concedes he and Alves may make their relationship official in the future, but he can't see himself marrying anytime soon. During an interview with Piers Morgan, the British host asks the actor if he is against marriage and he replies, "No. I'm for marriage... (But) I don't know... Maybe one day, but... you know, it doesn't make me any less committed. It doesn't make me love her any less."
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Madonna Facing Legal Woe for Unfair Dismissal

March 28, 2011 08:33:20 GMT


Madonna is facing legal action for unfair dismissal from former employees of her Raising Malawi charity following the collapse of plans for a girls school in the African nation. The pop superstar had been working on building a $15 million education facility in the village of Chinkhota, near the capital of Lilongwe, through her charitable organization.

However, the project has now been abandoned amid allegations of financial mismanagement, prompting Madonna to dismiss the foundation's board of directors. The singer's representatives have since blamed former Raising Malawi Executive Director Philippe van den Bossche, who quit in October 2010, for the mess.
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Video Premiere: Snoop Dogg's 'My Own Way' Feat. Mr. Porter

March 28, 2011 08:31:56 GMT


Snoop Dogg released the music video for "My Own Way" two days ahead of his latest album's release. Beside chronicling the rapper's lifestyle as a superstar, the video includes some reference about the late Nate Dogg. Snoop, assisted by Mr. Porter, moved the crowd in a small club by wearing RIP Nate Dogg shirt.

Snoop and Nate formed a close knit during high school when they went under 213 with Warren G. During Nate's memorial on Saturday, March 26, an emotional Snoop said, "1986, Poly High School, that's where we connected for the first time. We didn't know each other, but the music connected us. We built a brotherhood, a friendship."
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Two Fresh 'Hanna' Clips Unveiled

March 28, 2011 08:11:37 GMT


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Two more clips for "Hanna" have been released. One video shows Saoirse Ronan's title character being involved in an argument with her father, Erik Heller (Eric Bana), before she is told to run. Another snippet sees Ronan making a promise with him, saying "I'll see you there."

Hanna Heller is a girl who has been raised by her father, a former CIA man, in the wilds of Finland. Hanna's upbringing and training have been one and the same, all geared to making her the perfect assassin. When she is ready, Mr. Heller sends her into the world on a mission.
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'Brothers and Sisters' 5.17 Preview: War Is Declared

March 28, 2011 07:58:00 GMT


"Brothers & Sisters" will return on Sunday, April 10 with two hour special after a few weeks hiatus. A sneak peek to one of the upcoming episodes has been released, featuring sort of a war declaration.

When Olivia's brother shows up and sets out to gain custody of her from Kevin and Scotty, the Walkers struggle amongst themselves to determine what's best for Olivia. Meanwhile, Walker women use every moves they've got to get a man they want.
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Adele Continues to Dominate U.K. Albums Chart, The Strokes Settle for Third

March 28, 2011 07:50:47 GMT


Soul sensation Adele has upset The Strokes' big U.K. chart comeback - the rockers have been forced to settle for third place as the Brit continues to dominate the albums countdown. The singer's sophomore effort, "21", made it nine consecutive weeks at number one, while her debut disc, "19", took second place, leaving The Strokes to enter at three with "Angles", their first release since 2006's "First Impressions of Earth".

Adele's pop reign earns her a place in the record books as the first female star to rule over the U.K. albums chart for nine weeks running since Madonna achieved the feat with "The Immaculate Collection" in 1990. Elsewhere in the new countdown, Nicole Scherzinger's "Killer Love" enters at eight and Chris Brown"'s "F.A.M.E." debuts at 10.
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Elizabeth Taylor Penned Goodbye Letter to Last Husband


March 28, 2011 07:41:06 GMT


Dame Elizabeth Taylor penned a loving "goodbye" letter to her last husband Larry Fortensky last year, according to his sister. The screen icon passed away on Wednesday, March 23 following years of ill health, and months before her demise, the "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" legend allegedly wrote to Fortensky - who she married in 1991 - to bid him farewell.

Linda Untiet, Fortensky's sibling, tells Britain's Mail on Sunday, "Elizabeth wrote Larry a love letter at the end of last year. It said how much she still loved him. It was almost a goodbye letter. He was very cut up. Liz and Larry always stayed in touch. They had huge affection for each other. Larry spoke to her just before she went into hospital for the last time.
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'Deathly Hallows: Part II' Teaser Poster Revealed

March 28, 2011 07:33:51 GMT


Warner Brothers has released "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" teaser poster. The poster, which is on display at CinemaCon, is likely a sort of a variation on the 2010's "It All Ends Here" poster that came out before "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" was released. The only difference are the words "Part 2" and "7.15" that are emblazoned on the new poster.

Meanwhile, a new still for the upcoming movie has been released as well. The picture, which is shown in the unfinished and finished versions, reveals Potter walking around the debris of his school, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Behind him, some dead bodies allegedly from the battle with the Dark Lord are seen laid on the ground.
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Pics: Dianna Agron and Paris Hilton Run for Japan Relief

March 28, 2011 07:32:16 GMT


Dianna Agron and Paris Hilton have pounded the pavement for good cause. On Sunday morning, March 27, the "Glee" actress and the hotel heiress ran at the Tokidoki Youth Relief Run on Santa Monica Beach as they joined Josh Duhamel in his effort to raise money for the relief effort in Japan after it was struck with a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Before taking part at the event, Dianna shared her excitement with her Twitter followers, writing "#reliefrun today in Santa Monica with @joshduhamel. Who's gonna come chase us??" The 24-year-old followed it up with another posting that read, "Or....who will I be chasing?? Rain or shine, see you there!! #reliefrun."
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'The Amazing Race' and 'Undercover Boss' Picked Up for New Season

March 28, 2011 06:58:43 GMT


CBS has given a go to a new round of "The Amazing Race" and "Undercover Boss". The network has announced that they pick up both reality shows for the 19th and 3rd season respectively, but has not determined yet whether they will still air them every Sunday.

"Amazing Race" delivered nearly 12 million viewers, matching the prior year's performance, despite a steep competition from NFL games on NBC. The seven-time Emmy winner was up 3% among the 18-49 set and 2% with adults 25-54.
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Artist of the Week: Lupe Fiasco

March 28, 2011 06:57:39 GMT


Back in 2007 and 2008, Lupe Fiasco had the very intention to quit the music industry, saying there's so much more in life that he would like to do. He planned to record the third studio album, initially title "LupEND", as the goodbye gift for his fans. Yet, when the record came out under the title "Lasers" on March 8 this year, fans were buying his work like they want no end of his music.

Fronted by the single "The Show Goes On", "Lasers" debuted with 204,000 copies in the first week of sale. The number, although the biggest in his career to date, was not something that the rapper pursues. In an interview with EW before the release, he said he didn't "really give a f**k" in terms of sale. It has become a public knowledge that his feud with label Atlantic has caused the album's delay and the loss of "Nothin' on You", which later became a smash hit for B.o.B.
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Armie Hammer Officially Joins 'Snow White' as Prince Andrew

March 28, 2011 06:41:11 GMT


For owning a face like prince charming, Armie Hammer has landed the role of the prince in Relativity's retell of Snow White fairy tale. Following the weekend report that the "The Social Network" star is "in talks" to star in the film, an announcement has been made that the producers have closed a deal with Hammer to play Prince Andrew Alcott.

"Snow White", which is directed by Tarsem Singh, will eschew the traditional story in favor of a more modern tale full of comedy and adventure. Julia Roberts is cast in the role of evil queen who kills her father and destroys the kingdom. Snow White bands together with a gang of seven quarrelsome dwarfs to reclaim what is rightly hers.
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Pete Reilly Feels Like He's Being Harassed Over Noise Complaints

March 28, 2011 06:25:35 GMT


The View star Pete Reilly has spoken of his anger after a dispute with his neighbors over noise failed to quieten down - the rocker insists he is suffering harassment from council officials and overly-irritable residents. The Scottish guitarist was last year hit with complaints from neighbors who called in local authorities over allegations he was making too much noise at his apartment in Dundee, Scotland.

The complaints have continued, but Reilly is adamant he has done nothing to warrant the ongoing grievances. Council officials have used surveillance techniques to monitor noise levels at the flat and police were called to his home on Tuesday, March 22 to investigate an alleged disturbance. But Reilly claims the only noise coming from his house that night was the sound of him walking around and changing his bedsheets.
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Officials Try to Stop Sale of Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' Grammy

March 28, 2011 06:19:13 GMT


A Grammy Award presented to Stevie Wonder in 1973 is at the center of a legal battle as officials behind the prestigious prize giving fight to keep the honor from the auction block in an upcoming pop memorabilia sale. The blind star received the accolade for his classic hit "Superstition", but it has since found its way into the hands of "Gotta Have It! Collectibles" owner Pete Siegel, who is planning to sell it off.

Representatives from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the body responsible for the Grammys, have taken issue with the sale and have filed suit against Siegel, accusing him of a variety of charges, including fraud, unjust enrichment and false advertising.
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Kelly Osbourne Owes $30,000 in Unpaid Taxes

March 28, 2011 06:12:23 GMT


Kelly Osbourne is in trouble with U.S. tax authorities - she allegedly owes the State of California more than $30,000. Court documents filed in Los Angeles County and obtained by TMZ.com allege Ozzy Osbourne's daughter failed to pay $34,763.30 in back taxes in 2009, the year the rock offspring waltzed her way to third place on American reality show "Dancing with the Stars".

And her financial troubles don't end there - Kelly discovered she had become a victim of credit card fraud on Saturday, March 26. In a post on her Twitter.com, she writes, "Someone stole my credit card and rented a car with it. What a dumb a** you need to show I'd to rent a car!!!"
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'Lymelife' Director Derick Martini Sued by His Own Dad

March 28, 2011 06:03:30 GMT


Director Derick Martini has been slapped with a $5 million lawsuit from his own father in a dispute over the ownership of a New York building. The filmmaker, best known for the Martin Scorsese-produced coming of age comedy "Lymelife", is accused by his dad Frederick of going behind his back to steal ownership of a Manhattan property he had taken interest in.

Martini Sr. claims his son forged a copy of the deed, giving him half-ownership of the place, according to the New York Post. The father and son are now set to face off over the building in court.
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Coping With Charlie Sheen's Behavior, His Family Undergo Therapy

March 28, 2011 05:51:02 GMT


Charlie Sheen's relatives have undergone counseling sessions in a bid to cope with the troubled actor's bizarre behavior, according to his father Martin Sheen. The former "Two and a Half Men" star has been a regular in the headlines over the last few months following a meltdown in New York, rehab, hospitalization and a public feud with TV bosses which eventually cost him his job on the hit sitcom.

His father Martin, who suffered a similar struggle with drugs and alcohol in his youth, has now revealed the family is undertaking therapy sessions as they struggle to understand Charlie's wild ways. The former "The West Wing" star tells Britain's Guardian newspaper, "We've had some counseling. I'm in Al-Anon... it's for people with relatives or friends who are alcoholics or drug addicts. You have to stay focused."
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Michael Lohan's Ex-Girlfriend Gets Restraining Order Against Him

March 28, 2011 05:49:34 GMT


Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan has been ordered to keep his distance from his ex-girlfriend Kate Major following an alleged assault last week (ending March 25). Michael Lohan was formally charged with a misdemeanor after Major filed a police complaint about a heated argument which reportedly turned violent.

In her filing, obtained by TMZ.com, Major accused Lohan of threatening to "strangle and gag" the former tabloid reporter to stop her from attracting the attention of neighbors with her cries for help. Major went on to claim Lohan "took a men's razor blade and sliced his left arms...", adding, "He did say if I went to cops he would say I injured him. He is insane."
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BET Host DJ Megatron Shot to Death, Nicki Minaj Pays Tribute


March 28, 2011 05:12:22 GMT


DJ Megatron has been shot and killed in the early hours of Sunday morning, March 27 near his home on Staten Island in New York City. The BET host and radio personality was pronounced dead at the scene with a single gunshot wound to the left side of his ribcage on Osgood Avenue in the Clifton section at about 2 A.M., police said.

A person who was in the area heard the gunshot and called 911. When the paramedics arrived, the 32-year old deejay was lying on the street with his eyes facing the sky and his head close to the curb. It is still unclear what led to the shooting. A police source said, "We don't know what the motive was. We don't know what preceded the incident, and we would love it if some witnesses came forward."
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Fired From 'Celebrity Apprentice', Dionne Warwick Blames NeNe Leakes

March 28, 2011 05:11:10 GMT


"The Celebrity Apprentice" continued with another loss for women team which also marked the end of Dionne Warwick's stint. On March 27, the two teams were given a task to create a thirty second commercial for ACN which would be scored on originality, creativity and branding. The women chose NeNe Leakes as the project manager while the men chose Lil Jon.

The women team made an emotional video to promote ACN video phone, featuring a deaf mother who is able to connect via sign language with her daughter using the new ACN video phone. The men, meanwhile, took the risk by putting on a message of connecting with gay family members.
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Pics: Britney Spears Scantily Clad for 'GMA' Concert

March 28, 2011 05:04:54 GMT


Fireworks, loudspeakers, and clouds are some of the themes presented at Britney Spears' Femme Fatale concert for "Good Morning America". The pop star taped a free concert for a number of lucky fans at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Sunday, March 27 afternoon, treating them with songs from her new album "Femme Fatale" which is due March 29 in the United States.

To kick off the concert, Britney assigned five drag queens to warm out the crowd and declare their admiration of her. In the next minute, cheerleaders filled the stage before GMA hosts Sam Champion and Robin Roberts hopped on the stage to introduce the main act. Britney opened her set with lead single "Hold It Against Me".
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Michael Jackson's Estate Settle Las Vegas Landlord Lawsuit

March 28, 2011 04:17:57 GMT


Michael Jackson's estate executors have settled a creditor's claim with the late star's former Las Vegas landlord over alleged damage to the property. In 2009, Aner Iglesias accused Jackson and his entourage of leaving his Sin City mansion in such disarray during his stay from 2008 to 2009, that the phone and alarm systems needed to be replaced.

The claim also included reports of further damage to the interior and exterior of the home and demanded $234,000 from Jackson's estate. However, the dispute has now been settled for an undisclosed amount, according to TMZ.com.
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Comedy Awards Winners in Movie: 'Toy Story 3' Is Best Animation

March 28, 2011 04:14:03 GMT


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The first annual Comedy Awards hailed one of the best animations in 2010. "Toy Story 3", which was named Best Animated Feature Film of the Year at this year's Academy Awards, won over "Despicable Me", "Megamind" and "Shrek Forever After" as Animated Comedy Film at the Saturday, March 26 ceremony.

"The Other Guys", which features Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as partnered NYPD detectives, won big as well, snatching Comedy Film award which was vied by "Cyrus" and "Easy A" among others. "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" and "Hot Tub Time Machine" also raked one prize each, for Comedy Screenplay and Comedy Director Film respectively.
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Amy Adams Officially Plays Lois Lane in New 'Superman' Film

March 28, 2011 04:10:24 GMT


Amy Adams has been tapped to play Lois Lane in the new "Superman" reboot. On Sunday, March 27, the director of the forthcoming movie, Zack Snyder, has made the Charlene Fleming of "The Fighter" an official star of the film.

Speaking in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Synder expressed his excitement about the choice. "Second only to Superman himself, the question of who will play Lois Lane is arguably what fans have been most curious about," so he said. "So we are excited to announce the casting of Amy Adams, one of the most versatile and respected actresses in films today. Amy has the talent to capture all of the qualities we love about Lois: smart, tough, funny, warm, ambitious and, of course, beautiful."
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2011 Junos: Justin Bieber Grabbed Two, Drake Received None

March 28, 2011 03:56:23 GMT


Justin Bieber grabbed his first-ever trophies at Juno Awards on Sunday, March 27 night in Toronto, Canada. He predictably won the Fan Choice Award, which is the only category determined by ordinary fans, and Pop Album of the Year for "My World 2.0".

Bieber failed to show up at the ceremony due to his tour in Europe. However, he did send a video message in which he said, "I want to thank everybody so much for believing in me. Most of all, I want to thank my mom for raising me in Canada. I want to thank my dad, I want to thank my little brother and sister, because, you know, they're so cute and just so lovable. I love everybody, my grandma and grandpa. You guys are amazing. Go Leafs go."
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Pics: Selena Gomez Stuns in Blue at Perez Hilton's Birthday Party


March 28, 2011 03:24:09 GMT


Disney beauty Selena Gomez turned heads when coming to celebrate Perez Hilton's 33rd birthday on Saturday night, March 26. Taking the Blue Ball Birthday Bash to another level, the "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress was hardly recognized as she dressed herself from head to toe in blue.

For the party, the 18-year-old donned a bright blue bubble dress, sequined stockings and blue peep-toes with a short bob big, bright blue lipstick and eye make-up. Socialite Life reported that she serenaded the blogger with a rendition of "Happy Birthday". Afterward, she tweeted, "Happy Birthday @PerezHilton what a great party."
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'Wimpy Kid' Sequel Rules Box Office

March 28, 2011 03:23:29 GMT


"Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules" tops North American Box Office this weekend. The comedy film grosses $23.7 million in ticket sales, and earns an A- grade from CinemaScore, while younger viewers give it an A. Nearly 60% of the audience are under the age of 18.

"Sucker Punch" lands in the second place by earning $19 million. The film that stars Emily Browning and Vanessa Hudgens earns poor B- grade from CinemaScore. Gaining a low domestic ticket sales, the action-fantasy movie obtains poor overseas revenue as well with an approximately $7.4 million from 2,145 screens.
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Al Jean Responds to 'The Simpsons' Retractions Following Japan Earthquake

March 28, 2011 03:17:18 GMT


When tragedy strikes, jokes are put aside. Some episodes of "The Simpsons" had to be either edited or pulled out in several European countries to remove sensitive storylines involving a disaster at a nuclear plant in light of the current crisis in Japan. The cartoon series' creator Al Jean has responded to the situation, saying he completely understands.

Homer Simpson, the dysfunctional family's patriarch, works in a nuclear power plant in Springfield and has often been portrayed careless at work. Germany's Pro7 channel went through new episodes of "The Simpsons" and removed "unsuitable" segments featuring trouble at the nuclear power plant. An Austrian network has even pulled two episodes, 1992's "Marge Gets a Job" and 2005's "On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister" where jokes about radiation poisoning and nuclear meltdowns are in.
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'The Amazing Race' Recap: Margie and Luke Stuck on Tea

March 28, 2011 03:01:58 GMT


"The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business" sent home Margie and Luke on Sunday, March 27. The duo were the last to arrive at the pit stop in India after they got troubles finding the same tea they tasted earlier at Zhan Tea Shop in China.

After joining a traditional tea tasting, the teams headed off to Kolkata and got their next clue at Town Hall. Their first task was to identify the tea that they tasted earlier (the flavor of which is papaya and mango). Ron found the tea he wanted easily by sniffing them, moving on with Christina to the Tiwari Tea Stall to get the next clue.
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Colin Firth to Return to West End Stage With Kristin Scott Thomas

March 28, 2011 02:38:34 GMT


Oscar winner Colin Firth is planning to leave screen glory behind to re-team with his "The English Patient" co-star Kristin Scott Thomas in London's West End. The star picked up the coveted Best Actor prize at February's Academy Awards for his role as stuttering British monarch King George VI in hit film "The King's Speech".

But rather than ride on the wave of his movie success, Firth has decided to challenge himself in a stage role, according to Britain's Mail on Sunday. Firth is allegedly in talks to star alongside Scott Thomas in Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" this autumn.
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Pregnant Mariah Carey Tweets About False Alarm on Birthday

March 28, 2011 02:26:14 GMT


Mariah Carey came close to welcoming her twins on her birthday. The pop diva, who is expecting her first children with husband Nick Cannon, turned 42 on Sunday, March 27, and in the early hours of the big day, she turned to Twitter to update her fans about the false alarm she had just experienced.

"So #dembabies really wanted 2 celebrate w/us/share the anniversary! I started having contractions last night..went 2 the hospital," so she first tweeted. She followed it up with two more tweets, "Finally they said I could come home after they got it under control but.." and "They almost came on 3/27- happy anniversary in deed!!! We have a few more weeks 2 go but- wow!!!: ) #soreadyallready!"
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The Lonely Island 'Just Had Sex' With Akon at Comedy Awards

March 28, 2011 02:11:58 GMT


The Lonely Island finally had the chance to perform one of their "Saturday Night Live" digital shorts live. The rapping group comprised of Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone appeared at the first ever Comedy Awards on Saturday, March 26 together with Akon to perform "I Just Had Sex".

The performance was spiced with a full gospel choir singing backup, simulated sex, sexy dancers, fireworks and two manicure stands. Tina Fey, who is an alumna of "SNL", was seated up front, laughing and clapping along. Taccone glorified the word "sex" at the end of the performance by holding up a large board sign with the word written on it.
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Nate Dogg Has Been Laid to Rest in Long Beach

March 28, 2011 02:04:52 GMT


Nate Dogg was buried in true hip-hop style on Saturday, March 26, as rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G and The Game all turned out to pay their respects. The 41-year-old died earlier this month after a long battle with ill health and the singer was laid to rest in a star-studded funeral in his native Long Beach, California.

His cousin Snoop Dogg and childhood pal Warren G were among the rap royalty who flocked to the event and both read eulogies. In his reading, Snoop said, "He was a loving, caring individual. If you listen to his music, he took church melodies and flipped it with hip-hop."
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Elizabeth Taylor's Funeral Filled With Hugs and Tears, Goddaughter Recalls

March 28, 2011 02:00:52 GMT


Elizabeth Taylor's goddaughter has opened up about the movie legend's funeral, revealing the private ceremony was "very intimate and very quiet" and full of "hugs and lots of tears". The screen icon passed away on Wednesday, March 23, after losing her battle with congestive heart failure and she was laid to rest in Glendale, California a day later.

Taylor's funeral was kept private for close friends and family and her goddaughter Victoria Brynner, daughter of Hollywood legend Yul Brynner, has now opened up about the emotional service. She tells TV host Piers Morgan, "It was her children, and a few of us were sort of the aggregate family, which was very intimate and very quiet and just lovely. Just sad, obviously..."
News > TV News

Comedy Awards Winners in TV: 'Modern Family' and '30 Rock'

March 28, 2011 01:53:29 GMT


"Modern Family" won big at the first-time ever Comedy Awards which took place in New York City on Saturday, March 26. The show took home the coveted Comedy Series prize, beating out other nominees like "30 Rock" and "The Office". The ABC series got another kudo for Comedy Directing TV.

Although missing the chance to win Comedy Series award, "30 Rock" still managed to bag two gongs which are Comedy Writing TV and Comedy Actor TV. Alec Baldwin was the one honored with the best actor title, beating out his own co-star Tracy Morgan in addition to Steve Carell of "The Office" among others.
News > Celebrity Gossip

Reese Witherspoon Weds Jim Toth, Jake Gyllenhaal Goes Bowling

March 28, 2011 01:31:54 GMT


Reese Witherspoon has officially become a married woman once again. Representative for the "Water for Elephants" actress confirmed that she has tied the knot with her entertainment agent fiance, Jim Toth, on Saturday evening, March 26 in a 20-minute private ceremony at her ranch estate in Ojai, California.

35-year-old Reese walked down the aisle to "Here Comes the Bride", while 40-year-old Jim arrived to the processional music of "Tennessee Waltz". The nuptials, which saw the couple exchanging wedding bands designed by jeweler William Goldberg, was officiated by Reverend Jimmy Bartz, Us Magazine reported.
News > Music News

Taylor Momsen Went Down on a Girl During Paris Concert

March 28, 2011 01:24:41 GMT


Taylor Momsen, who believes that image is more than the music, performed a raunchy stage act with a female fan in Paris. Together with The Pretty Reckless, the 17-year-old gave the crowd at VIP Club on Friday, March 26 a performance to remember when she seduced a fan who stripped down to her bra.

This is not the first time Momsen has shown the French what she can do. Last year, she stopped the traffic at the country's capital when performing from a truck outside Laperouse restaurant. She was promoting a fragrance launched by disgraced Dior designer John Galliano.
 
 
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