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The no-longer "Newlywed" Jessica Simpson is reported to open the 32nd annual People's Choice Awards with a special performance. Speaking on that matter, executive producer Carol Donovan said in a statement Thursday "Jessica's true vocal talent, unlimited energy and undeniable charisma will truly be a great addition to this year's show."

The actress' publicist, Rob Shuter, confirmed her appearance but wouldn't elaborate. Aside, the event will be broadcast live Jan. 10 on CBS from the Shrine Auditorium.

Successfully completed their promotional task on album "Make Believe," and following frontman Rivers Cuomo plans to graduate from Harvard University in June with a degree in English, music group Weezer is taking a hiatus of undetermined length. Despite such fact, the group's Geffen Records label is planning to release an as-yet-untitled live Weezer DVD sometime this year.

As said in Weezer's official Web site (http://www.weezer.com), the set will center on a seven-camera concert shoot and will also feature behind-the-scenes footage which was captured last month during a tour through Japan.

The Billboard Hot 100 has a new champion. It's rap group D4L whose single "Laffy Taffy" successfully ups three places, seizing the No. 1 spot on the charts from Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us," which after two-week on the top spot downs to No. 7.

The second best on the charts is Chris Brown's "Run It!" and the No. 3 is Nickelback's "Photograph." In the meantime, Kanye West's "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx rebounds four places to No. 4, whereas Nelly's "Grillz" drops two to No. 5.

Tracey Edmonds, the wife of Grammy-winning singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, has on Tuesday January 3rd, 2006 filed for divorce. Per the court papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the woman is seeking divorce from her husband of 13-years mainly because of irreconcilable differences.

While Tracey's attorney declined to discuss the matter, Babyface could not be reached for comment as well. In fact, the couple had previously in October last year released an announcement stating they were ending their marriage with a "permanent separation" and said they had been separated for some time. Though "We remain best friends," their statement continued.

Nominees for the 12th annual Screen Actors Guild awards have been announced. Here the list of the awards nominees for film.

Male Actor in a Leading Role: Russell Crowe for "Cinderella Man," Philip Seymour Hoffman for "Capote," Heath Ledger for "Brokeback Mountain," Joaquin Phoenix for "Walk the Line," and David Strathairn for "Good Night, and Good Luck."

The Hollywood Reporter said that 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures will both co-produce "Reno 911!: Miami." An action comedy genre, the film will be directed by the TV series' co-creator, Robert Ben Garant.

Judged as an improvisational-based project, "Reno 911!: Miami" is the story about the officers visiting a national police convention in Miami Beach at the height of spring break. When the convention center is bio-attacked, it's up to Reno's "finest" to save the day.

Ashton Holmes and Emily Blunt experience the "Wind Chill" as the twosome are about to star in the upcoming horror thriller directed by Greg Jacobs.

As of its story "Wind Chill" concerns two college students who share a ride home for the holidays but break down on a deserted stretch of road, where they are menaced by the ghosts of all those who died there.

The 78th Academy Awards is coming. Concerning the fest, which is going to be held on March 5, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally found a host in Jon Stewart.

As of the nominations, it will be announced Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at 5:30 a.m. PST, in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Just like the title of his album "Unpredictable," Jamie Foxx unpredictably takes the place of Mary J. Blige on the US album charts to be in the first position with his set sold 200,000 copies in the week ended January 1. Meanwhile, Blige falls to No. 2 with her "Breakthrough" sold 193,000 copies in its second week.

Eminem's first-ever hits compilation, "Curtain Call," on the other hand ups one place to No. 3 with 186,000 units, ahead of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Duets: The Final Chapter" which downs one place to No. 4 at 150,000 units. In the meantime, American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" clings at No. 5 with 135,000 units.

Grammy-winning entertainer Queen Latifah has been granted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday January 4th, 2006. Thus, she has become the first hip-hop artist to do so.

"I think the reason I am here is to inspire African-American women who are rappers, full-figured women to know that they can do it, too" so Latifah said during the occasion.

Celebrity couple, Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, finally heading for divorce. Sheen spokesman Stan Rosenfield confirmed the report that the twosome was divorcing, thus ending a highly publicized effort at reconciliation.

Back then, Richards originally filed for divorce in March 2005, with irreconcilable differences cited as the reason behind. At that time, the actress was pregnant with their second child. And following the birth of the baby in June 2005, Richards and Sheen were reported to undergo efforts for reconciliation.

Mariah Carey. The name comes up on the top position in the list of the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005. The singer apparently has proven to worldwide that she's hard to beat and thus deserves the predicate of pop diva.

Leading the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005, Carey has her album "The Emancipation of Mimi" sold for 4.97 million copies, making rapper 50 Cent's "The Massacre" the second best with 4.85 million copies. "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson wins the 3rd place with 3.5 million copies. The 4th best is Green Day's "American Idiot" which is sold for 3.4 million copies, ahead of Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" at No. 5 sold 3 million copies.

What's new from movie industry is the report mentioning "Ocean's Thirteen" is ready to roll. Is that true? Well, maybe as producer Jerry Weintraub is said to already working on a plot for the second sequel to "Ocean's Eleven."

Weintraub is said to have been working on a plot with director Steven Soderbergh and his Section Eight partner George Clooney. Meanwhile, Brian Koppelman and David Levein are both in hand to write the script.

Drake Bell, the 19-year-old star of the Nickelodeon TV series "Drake & Josh," is recovering at home after he was injured in a car crash happened last week. The actor is said to have his Mustang struck head-on Thursday Dec 29th, 2005 as he waited to turn off the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles.

Sad to say that the crash fractured his jaw and left him with severe cuts, and he expects to undergo plastic surgery. However, his publicist, Gina Hoffman said Bell is "resting at home. He thanks everyone for their concern and well wishes." Get well soon friend.

Pop superstar Madonna is giving hand at a new business. Apparently her new project becomes an obvious evidence that not only she's good at singing and dancing, but also she's quite an expert in wine business. After gaining success with her latest album, Confessions on a Dancefloor, the singer is now teaming up with Celebrity Cellars for her own signature line of wines.

The collection, which reportedly available online at CelebrityCellars.com, includes a California Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, and also a nonalcoholic version called UnWine that feature special collectible bottles. Moreover, it is reported that one image features Madonna illuminated by a sparkly mirror ball, while another is based on the Confessions album cover.