Vote for Heather and Steve on Your Mama Don't Dance

Your Mama Don't Dance Premiered tonight on Lifetime! The show consisted of professional dancers being paired with their amateur parents. The show was fantastic. We can't wait for next weeks results. Our favorite performance of the night was Heather and Steve Phillips. Please vote for them to stay on the show!!!! VOTE HERE! OR CALL
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Happy Birthday Ja!

Happy Birthday Ja Rule!

For the the first time in a while (four years) Ja Rule actually gets to celebrate his birthday. The leap year baby turns a big 8 (that's counting his actualy birthdays) today! Other leap year celebs include motivational speaker Tony Robbins and underwear model Antonio Sabado Jr.

Enjoy it while it lasts boys!

Obama Is A Baller!

People look for luck in all sorts of silly things, but it looks like Barack Obama is finding his somewhere in a gym. According to some of Obama's staff, his one election must-do ritual is a good game of hoops.

Obama and his family share a common passion for basketball. His brother-in-law Craig Robinson coaches the men's basketball team at the prestigious Brown University.

A former NBA All-star player was even quoted saying that Obama's skills were "above average" and that he has a "nice left hand shot".

If only we could see Hillary and Obama battle it out on the court...

In True Osbourne Fashion...

Looks like someone had a good time!

Kelly Osbourne went all out this past Thursday night (nothing new...)

The wild child went to the NME awards in London, where somehow rocker Pete Doherty snagged the Hero of the Year award.

After the awards, Kelly met up with fellow party girl Kate Moss. The girls bounced from club to club, and at around 3:00 A.M. this morning , Osbourne looked bombed to say the least as she physically had to be dragged from the club.

Looks like Kelly is giving good old Ozzy a run for his money in the 'Party Hard' hall of fame.

A New 'Housewife' On Wisteria Lane?

Finally, the writer's strike has ended and Desperate Housewives is back to filming! To keep their ratings up the show is busy trying to find new people to spice up their current cast.

The casting agents of the show are trying to get ratings up to keep people tuned in to the show. One new addition to the cast is hottie Christ Carmack, of The O.C.

The word in the street is that there will be a new red-head making an appearance on the lane--Julianne Moore!

Moore will play Bree's sister (we could have seen that one coming), and is supposed to be in three episodes, one of them being the season finale.

Two redheads on the one and only Wisteria Lane? Red-Hot!

Hopefully with all of the new characters, the show will be able to get back on its feet and keep Sunday night hot.

The Next Big Thing

Just like the song "Goodies" did for Ciara, Google Me should likely do the same thing for newcomer Teyana Taylor. She is a mere 17 years old, but Pharell has already called her the next big thing, and has signed her to his label.

The song has a hot beat and catchy lyrics which will have you singing along. Looks like she could be on her way to being the next big female rap star.

If you want to find out more on the 17-year-old and be the first to discover the new 'it girl' of hip-hop, check out her MySpace page.

Valerie Bertinelli

According to Entertainment Tonight, Valerie Bertinelli will host her own Talk Show on CBS. The most recent Jenny Craig sucess story has also recently appeared on Oprah and has been promoting her book Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time.

Miley Cyrus drinks ketchup

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus shared another one of her talents Wednesday night while appearing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."



The 15-year-old Disney star gulped ketchup from a bottle, much to the disgust of the audience, Leno and even Cyrus' father, Billy Ray.



"But it's really good. If it tastes good, what does it matter?" Cyrus said.

Prince Harry withdrawn from Afghanistan

Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, will be sent home from Afghanistan due to safety reasons.

The 23-year-old prince was in Helmand Province with the Household Cavalry Regiment Battlegroup of the British Army since December and, although most of the British media knew, they agreed to keep quiet for security reasons. But on Thursday the Drudge Report announced his deployment, leading the British media to back out of their agreement.

According to a statement from the defense ministry, Harry was expected to stay in Afghanistan for two more weeks, but "the situation has clearly changed." Chief of the defense staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, decided the prince will be withdrawn from Afghanistan immediately.

"This decision has been taken primarily on the basis that the worldwide media coverage of Prince Harry in Afghanistan could impact on the security of those who are deployed there, as well as the risks to him as an individual soldier," the statement said.

Gen. Sir Richard Dannatt, chief of the general staff of the army, expressed disappointment that "foreign websites" posted the story of Harry's deployment without asking for permission.

"This is in stark contrast to the highly responsible attitude that the whole of the U.K. print and broadcast media, along with a small number of overseas, who have entered into an understanding with us over the coverage of Prince Harry on operations," Dannatt said in a statement.

Prince Harry had been working as a battlefield air controller and, in interviews during his deployment that were only recently released, revealed that he enjoyed the seminormalcy of living among the other soldiers.

Brad Pitts Twin Joy

Brad Pitt has confirmed to friends lover Angelina Jolie is expecting twins.

The 'Fight Club' star - who already has three adopted children, Maddox, six, Pax, four, and Zahara, three, as well as 21-month-old daughter Shiloh with the actress - has told pals they will soon be adding two more to their brood.

A friend is quoted on the Daily Mail website as saying: "Brad's been very quiet about this pregnancy so far but this was the weekend he decided to let the cat out of the bag. He's telling everybody close to him, because he is having to change his work schedule to get ready for the birth.
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"They're having twins, Angelina is healthy, and he's thrilled that he's going to be a father once again.

"They didn't exactly plan this pregnancy, but they wanted more children and Brad says Angelina was very willing to have them herself."

Brad - who is cutting back on filming commitments to help look after his ever-expanding family - is also keen for Angelina to have the twins in their native US, unlike Shiloh's birth in Namibia in May 2006.

The friend added: "They want to have these children in Los Angeles or New Orleans. I don't think Brad wants to isolate himself and the family again like he did when Shiloh was born."

Reality TV - Your Mama Don't Dance on Lifetime Cast

Lifetime's upcoming reality show Your Mama Don't Dance premieres on Friday, February 29th at 9PM (EST). Hosted by Ian Ziering, the show will follow ten professional dancers as they teach their amateur parents to dance, and America will vote once a week to eliminate a pair.
Judging the competition will be singer/actress, Vitamin C, choreographer/ actor Chris Judd, and Tony Award Winning actor and dancer Ben Vereen.
For more information and PCM's exclusive interviews with the dancers and parents, visit our page on Your Mama Don't Dance.

Mischa charged with DUI and possession

Mischa Barton was charged with four misdemeanor counts yesterday related to her Decenber arrest. She was pulled over in West Hollywood on Dec. 27 after sheriff's deputies noticed her car straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to use her turn indicator.

According to court papers, the former "O.C." star was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol level, driving without a valid license and possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana.

Anthony V. Salerno, Barton's attorney, released a statement that said he was happy his client was only charged with misdemeanor offenses. "The D.A.'s office is to be commended for treating this case the same as it would any other matter; Ms. Barton has received no special treatment," he said.

Barton will be arraigned Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior Court.

A new boy toy for Paris?

Benji Madden may have only broken up with fiancée Sophie Monk under two weeks ago, but he's quickly recovered from the split - with the help of Paris Hilton!

"Yes, they are dating," said a source close to the new couple. "It's pretty serious."

But according to a poll on the popsugar website, 43 percent of the over 2,000 respondents believe the relationship is just a publicity stunt.

Paris and Benji have partied all over the country and even had lunch with Madden's mom. Benji and Joel Madden also posted a "nice little family photo" that includes "the wonderful Paris" on their website.

Rocker/Drummer Buddy Miles Dies at 60

Buddy Miles, 60, died Tuesday night in Austin with his family at his side.
He was the drummer and co-founder of the legendary Band of Gypsys with Jimi Hendrix. Miles worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Stevie Wonder, Barry White, David Bowie and George Clinton.

In 1986 Miles performed vocals for the I Heard It Through the Grapevine in the California Raisins claymation commericlas as well as the 2 albums the clamation raisins came out with in the late 1980s. BuddyMiles.com

Clinton versus Obama

The debate last night between Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama was not the make or break showdown for Clinton as predicted. Although Clinton was ineffectual in achieving her goal of discrediting Obama's qualifications and challenging him on his inexperience, she at least avoided a repeat of her recent meltdown.

Unfortunately the outlook does not look positive for Clinton, and even by the admission of her own husband, if Hillary loses Ohio or Texas her campaign will have officially run its course. In order for Clinton to survive as a candidate she somehow has to gain momentum, whereas it seems that all Obama has to do is hold a steady course and avoid future missteps.

Writer's Guild Aprroves New Contract

The Writer’s Guild of America has approved the new contract offered by Hollywood studios concerning payment for televisions shows streamed over the Internet.

Of the 4,060 WGA voters, 93.6 percent agreed to the three year deal which allows the writers to get a flat fee of $1200 for programs aired on the Internet during the contract’s first two-years, and then two percent of the profit for the following year. The contract will last until May, 1 2011 where it will be up for renewal.

Although the contract met with a resounding acceptance among the WGA members, many had hoped for a better deal, but realize that for now, this is the best offer they will get.

The 100-day-long writer strike resulted in halted television production and an estimated two-and-a-half billion dollar hit to the LA economy. Many television programs are scheduled to resume by April.

"Sweater Day" for Mr. Rogers

In honor of what would have been Mr. Roger’s 80th birthday, March 20th has been named Sweater Day. Like everyone’s favorite man in the “Neighborhood," people across America will be encouraged to don a sweater as part of a six day celebration planned by Family Communications Inc, the Pittsburg-based company Rogers had founded.

The legendary children’s programming star died from cancer five years ago, and to those who grew up with him in their living rooms, Sweater Day is a fitting tribute to a television personality that still has a warm place in the hearts of many.

Mischa Barton facing 4 misdemeanors

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Mischa Barton, who on "The O.C." played a wealthy teenager in idyllic Orange County, got a dose of reality Tuesday when she was charged with four misdemeanors related to a drinking and driving arrest last year.

The former star of "The O.C." was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol level, driving without a valid license and possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana, according to court papers.

In a statement, Barton attorney Anthony V. Salerno said he was pleased his client was only charged with misdemeanors.

"The D.A.'s office is to be commended for treating this case the same as it would any other matter; Ms. Barton has received no special treatment," Salerno said.

Barton was arrested Dec. 27 in West Hollywood after sheriff's deputies saw her car straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to signal for a turn.

Barton played Marissa Cooper on "The O.C." from 2003 to 2006, when her character died in a car crash. She also has appeared in several movies, including "The Sixth Sense" and the upcoming "Virgin Territory."

In May, Barton was hospitalized for two hours after an antibiotic she was taking interacted badly with alcohol.

Barton was scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior Court.

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Anyone Notice Who was Missing From the Oscars?

Brangelina! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie skipped out on the Academy Awards this year maybe it was because earlier that day, the couple revealed Angelina's growing baby bump at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The couple decided to relax at home with the kids instead of attend the Oscars.

Though neither attended the Oscar ceremony, that didn't stop Jon Stewart, from including Jolie in a joke about pregnant actresses, saying, "Obviously, Angelina Jolie couldn't be here..it's hard to find 17 babysitters on Oscar night."

We definitely missed seeing the gorgeous couple!

Ellen + Hillary = New BFF's (apparently!)

Ellen DeGeneres appeared on screen at a Hillary Clinton fundraising rally at George Washington University in D.C. last night. DeGeneres jokingly asked Clinton whether or not she would promise a ban on glitter. LoL, she has a point!



With Oprah publicly stating that she's in full support of Obama, it seems that DeGeneres is making her stand behind Clinton as her presidential candidate of choice.

In Case You've Been Living Under A Rock Lately...

** Warning: Video may not be suitable for some younger readers! **

In response to girlfriend Sarah Silverman, tv night show funnyguy Jimmy Kimmel got his revenge on a prank that was aired on Silverman's show playfully admitting she was "effing Matt Damon." The clip has received millions of YouTube hits since it aired.

Now however, Jimmy Kimmel seems to have topped the TV skit prank and aired his own segment claiming that well, he's "effing Ben Affleck." Not only does Ben make his cameo in the segment, so do tons of other celebrities including Brad Pitt, Robin Williams, Cameron Diaz and many more!

Well, just see for yourself :

Juicy! JT to induct Madge into Hall of Fame!

Justin Timberlake and Madonna have recently collaborated on a song for her new album but that's not all that's linking the two together these days.

Justin is set to induct Madonna into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10th in NYC. Pretty big deal for the both of them, I'd say!

Naomi Campbell Hospitalized

Everyone's favorite British supermodel has-been Naomi Campbell was hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the removal of a small cyst. Big deal. Does anyone really care about her that much anymore? With Gisele, Petra, Tyra, and Kate - do we really still need the cell phone throwin' model making headlines anymore?

The details of her hospitalization are a little hazy but she seems to be alright.

The model's gynecologist said Campbell underwent an emergency abdominal surgery: “I cannot reveal what Naomi had, nor how serious her condition was, but I can say I operated on her yesterday and that she is completely cured.”

We wish her well!

Neverland Ranch Auction - Say Bye-Bye Michael!

Thinking of buying some real estate? Well, look no further. You have the opportunity to purchase Michael Jackson's famous Neverland Ranch! It seems the King of Pop's home is set to be sold on March 19th and everyone can get in on the bidding.

When Neverland is auctioned, it is said to include everything inside of it. We're talking all of Jacko's furniture, games, rides, etc. I don't know - the whole property has just become a little too creepy for my taste.

Orlando Bloom's Rumer Romance

Orlando Bloom is reportedly romancing Rumer Willis.

The 31-year-old actor was seen canoodling with 19-year-old Rumer - the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore - at Prince's 'purple' Oscars party on Sunday (24.02.08).

A source said: "The chemistry between them was electric. They were all over each other and didn't seem to care who saw them."


Last week, Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr, who is rumoured to be dating the handsome 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star, said Orlando was a "sweetheart".

She coyly told People magazine: "He's a sweetheart and that's all I'm going say. A real sweetheart."

Earlier this month, Orlando and Miranda were seen kissing at New York's Max Brenner Chocolate café where they bought two mocha hot chocolates.

A source said: "They made out the entire time they were waiting in the line. They only had eyes for each other."

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Father of Christian Rock Passes

Larry Norman, the singer, songwriter, and producer known as the "father of Christian rock music," died of heart failure on Sunday (Feb. 24) in his Salem, Oregon home. He was 60. Norman was an eccentric visionary whose songs drew controversy from both the conservative religious establishment and the secular music press for his lyrical mix of radical religious, political, and social themes.

His songs have also been recorded by contemporary Christian artists like DC Talk, Rebecca St. James, and Audio Adrenaline. He performed for The White House, twice - and in Moscow at the 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium. He headlined venues like The Hollywood Bowl, The Sydney Opera House, The Palladium and London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall, which he sold out six times, once filling it twice on the same day. In the last 40 years Norman has released nearly 100 solo albums.

In 2001 Norman was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame alongside Elvis Presley. At the time of his death he was working on an album with Frank Black and Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse, which will be released later this year.

In a message he wrote on Saturday, Feb 23, the day before he passed away, Norman said: "I feel like a prize in a box of cracker jacks with God's hand reaching down to pick me up. I have been under medical care for months. My wounds are getting bigger. I have trouble breathing. I am ready to fly home. I won't be here much longer. I can't do anything about it. My heart is too weak. I want to say goodbye to everyone. In the past you have generously supported me with prayer and finance and we will probably still need financial help. My plan is to be buried in a simple pine box with some flowers inside. I'd like to push back the darkness with my bravest effort. There will be funeral information posted on my website, in case some of you want to attend. We are not sure of the date when I will die.

Goodbye, farewell, we will meet again."

"Goodbye, farewell,

we'll meet again Somewhere beyond the sky.

I pray that you will stay with God

Goodbye, my friends, goodbye."

His siblings, mother, and friends were with him through late Saturday night and Sunday morning when he died peacefully in his sleep.There will be a public memorial ceremony for Larry Norman at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 1st at The Church on the Hill, 2707 Maranatha Ct., Turner, Oregon.For more information contact:Charles Norman

Miley Cyrus Dance

Check out the Youtube video below of Barry Durand's new dance to Miley Cyrus's song "See You Again." They are all working to get teachers in school to teach the dance and have some fun.

Illexia Unveiled!

Illexia, the Danian Queen, will be included in the Chaotic booster set, Zenith of the Hive. Here is a sneak preview.

Illexia is the supreme matriarch of Mount Pillar. Powerful and Mugically skilled, Illexia has an air of distanced nobility. Her feminine appearance can be deceiving, but her battle support skills are mighty.

Illexia's life is guarded intensely. Any Danian is willing to step up to save her. Very few ever get to see her, though her empowering and stabilizing influence on the Hive cannot be underestimated.

She's smarter than Britney- at 16!

Although Brit is going broke, Jamie Lynn is giving the Spears family a better name

Jamie Lynn has received her high school diploma!

The 16-year-old, who recently announced she was pregnant, passed her GED exam last month and supposedly received a pretty good score on reading comprehension. Jamie Lynn is now hoping to take the ACT entrance exam for college.

Once she has the baby, let's hope she chooses college over boozing or having more babies. And if not college-please Jamie-no shaving your head.

Kirsten Takes A Break From Rehabbin'

What is a starlet in distress to do when she wants a little break from 'hard living' at the Cirque Lodge in Utah? Take a trip to everyone's favorite store Target, obviously!

Some paparazzi snapped some pictures of the casual and comfortable Dunst perusing the ailes at the fabulous super store this weekend, for a little dose of retail therapy. After the trip her and a fellow male rehabber were feeling the 'Yo quiero Taco Bell' rush and stopped by for a little weekend treat.

Wait- that's HIS girlfriend?!

King of rehab Danny bonaduce strollin through Hollywood last Friday night with a nottie young enough to be his child. Bonaduce's on-again/off-again rebound woman is Amy Railsback.

The two met at a local Starbucks around 10 months ago.

Just a little tid-bit for you to think about. Danny's woman was born eight years after the last episode of "The Parttridge Family" aired in March 1974.

Renfro gets shafted by the Academy

Just in case you didn't happen to see it, actor Brad Renfro was left out of the "In Memoriam" trubute last night at the Oscars. You won't believe the statement that the Academy gave online entertainment site TMZ.com. "It is simply not possible to include everyone in that segment". The memoriam tribute included 98 people in the movie industry who died last year. This list included actors, studio execs, agents, makeup artists, etc.

It seems to me that Brad Renfro, whose movies include "The Client", "Apt Pupil" and "Sleepers", seems more prominent than Margaret Gardner, the head executive of the international division of a public relations firm. They included actors, studio execs, makeup artists, agents, and on and on. Renfro was nowhere to be seen.

Someone from Renfro's life called the rude move by the academy "unbelievable and disgusting". I don't think they could have described it any better.

Hollywood's Newest Couple?

A source from Prince's Oscar after-party has disclosed who Hollywood's hottest new couple may be...

Orlando Bloom and Rumer Willis arrived at the party together and were sitting together all night long into the early hours of the morning.

This could be trouble!

Willis was most recently linked to Josh Hartnett. Looks like Willis is certainly getting her name out there among Hollywood's A-listers. Let's just hope she doesn't follow in her mom's footsteps and start dating someone 15 yrs. younger.

Lindsay Lohan's Razzie record

Lindsay Lohan's film won a record eight Golden Raspberry awards on Saturday (23.02.08).

The 21-year-old's movie 'I Know Who Killed Me' stacked up the embarrassing total at the ceremony - which 'honours' the movie world's biggest flops - including three for the Hollywood beauty.

The thriller tells the story of Aubrey Fleming, a woman who is abducted and tortured by a sadistic serial killer. When she finally manages to escape and regain consciousness she insists she is a stripper called Dakota Moss and the real Aubrey Fleming is still in danger.

Lindsay - who did not turn up to the ceremony - received two Worst Actress awards for playing both Aubrey and Dakota in the film, as well as winning the Worst On Screen Couple prize for a sequence where both women appear on screen together.

The film, which cost £6 million to make and only made £3.8 million in the US, also scooped the Worst Remake or Rip-off, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay and Worst Excuse for a Horror Movie award.

The film broke the previous record of seven awards - jointly held by 'Showgirls' and 'Battlefield Earth'.

One critic said about 'I Know Who Killed Me': "It was a mystery at the beginning and it was still a mystery at the end. It was as if a script had been put in a blender and this is what came out."

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Oscar winners

The Coen brothers' "No Country for Old Men" was the big winner at last night's Academy Awards. The movie, adapted from a Cormac McCarthy novel, won Oscars for Best Motion Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Coens won the Academy Award for Best Director and Javier Bardem (pictured above) received the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role as in the film.

Bardem's win marked the first time a Spanish actor received an Oscar in the award show's 80-year history.

A complete list of winners follows:

Best Motion Picture: "No Country for Old Men."
Lead Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood."
Lead Actress: Marion Cotillard, "La Vie en Rose."
Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, "No Country for Old Men."
Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton."
Director: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men."
Foreign Language Film: "The Counterfeiters," Austria.
Adapted Screenplay: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men."
Original Screenplay: Diablo Cody, "Juno."
Animated Feature Film: "Ratatouille."
Art Direction: "Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
Cinematography: "There Will Be Blood."
Sound Mixing: "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Sound Editing: "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Original Score: "Atonement," Dario Marianelli.
Original Song: "Falling Slowly" from "Once," Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
Costume: "Elizabeth: The Golden Age."
Documentary Feature: "Taxi to the Dark Side."
Documentary Short Subject: "Freeheld."
Film Editing: "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Makeup: "La Vie en Rose."
Animated Short Film: "Peter & the Wolf."
Live Action Short Film: "Le Mozart des Pickpockets"
Visual Effects: "The Golden Compass"
Academy Award winners previously announced this year: Honorary and technical Oscars: Robert Boyle; Eastman Kodak Co.; David A. Grafton.

LiLo wins awards (unfortunately not any Oscars)

As Hollywood slipped on their desiger dresses and draped themselves in jewels before walking the red carpet at the Oscars, Lindsay Lohan has something to be thankful for.

The whirlwind of trouble was arrested multiple times last year, was in and out of rehab, and closed up a lawsuit, but nothing was better than her performance last night at the Razzie Awards.

For her role in "I Know Who Killed Me," she won two worst actress awards as well as the movie winning worst picture of the year.

Eddie Murphy, who just last year was schmoozing with all of Tinseltown at the Oscars set a new record at the Razzies this year. Murphy swept te worst actor, supporting actor, and supporting actress categories for his role in "Norbit".

It looks like LiLo needs to clean up her act and start winning some real awards,not just 'Worst Actress' and 'Most Jack & Cokes Consumed'

Britney visits sons

Britney Spears was permitted a three hour visit with her two boys this morning. It was her first time seeing Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, since Jan. 3.

Kevin Federline's bodyguard drove the two boys from Federline's Tarzana house to Spears' Studio City home. Sources told People that Britney's psychiatrist and her father Jamie were both present for the visit. Afterwards, the bodyguard drove Preston and Jayden back to their Tarzana home.

An inside source credits the visit to Jamie Spears. "The real hero was Jamie. He has taken charge, and she has visitation again."

Attorneys for Federline and Spears spent two days working on a structured visitation agreement that allows Preston and Jayden to spend supervised time with their mother.

"We're pleased that ... the process of reinstating the children's mother as a participant in their lives can commence," Kaplan said Friday.

New Sex and the City Movie!

An updated trailer of the much anticipated Sex and the City Movie is avaiable at Jezebel.com. The two minute extended teaser gives quite a bit away. According to the clips, Carrie may be left at the altar and Steve may have cheated on Miranda. On the upside, Charlote's pregnant! The film is scheduled to come out May 30th, and I for one can't wait.

The Jonas Brothers Pledge to Stay Virgins

The Jonas Brothers have taken a vow of chastity. The Disney singing trio all boast purity rings and have sworn to remain virgins until marriage.

In their interview with Details Magazine, the middle brother Joe claims that the rings symbolize their “promises to ourselves and to God that we’ll stay pure till marriage.” The youngest brother Nick, stated that the purity rings are "just one of our ways of kind of like being different than everybody else out there."

How cute. I can already hear the unrequited sighs of teeny bopper girls across America. Let just see if their vow ends up lasting longer than Britney’s.

J-Lo Gives Birth!

Jennifer Lopez, the thirty-nine-year-old singer/actress, gave birth to twins early Friday morning at a Long Island hospital.

Lopez’s daughter arrived at 12.12 a.m., weighing 5 pound seven ounces, and was followed eleven minute later by her brother who weighed in at exactly 6 pounds.
Although their names have not been officially released, reports from late January claim that the twins will be called Emme and Max, respectively.

Mother and children are set to return home early next week where Lopez and her thirty-eight-year-old husband Marc Anthony have set up a reported $120,000 ocean-themed nursery. After a harsh biding war, People Magazine won the exclusive rights to print the babies' first photos at the cost of $6 million, where I'm sure the proceeds will go directly to the twins’ college fund.

The babies are the first for Lopez, but Anthony is no stranger to parenthood and is the father of three children already. The couple has been married since 2004.

Janet Jackson to Marry

Janet Jackson is set to marry long-term boyfriend Jermaine Dupri.

The 'Together Again' singer - who has been dating record producer Jermaine since 2002 - is planning an intimate wedding ceremony for later this year.

A source close to the singer told the New York Post newspaper: "Janet is preparing for her private nuptials at the moment."

However, Janet recently revealed she thinks she might be "jinxed" when it comes to marriage after going through two bitter divorce battles.

She said: "After two divorces, I thought I was jinxed. Maybe marriage isn't for me? Maybe it's my fault it never works. I was always faithful. I always tried to give of myself. I was very loyal. But maybe I'm the problem. I think I'm to blame."

The 41-year-old singer - who was previously married to Rene Elizondo and James DeBarge - added: "Getting divorced was so awful, and I'm really tired of being hurt all the time."

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Audition to be Ciara's Backup Dancer

Ciara is hard at work in the studio on her next album! Now she's looking for dancers with fresh, raw talent who can hold their own as Ciara's backup dancer. She will be holding auditions in the following cities below so don't miss your chance. Think you got moves? Come on out and show Ciara what you've got!

Check out Ciara's YouTube video below for a message from her about what's she's looking for!

Atlanta - 02/22/08
Friday @ 11AM
Gotta Dance Atlanta
1778 Elisworth Industrial Drive., NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Miami – 03/02/08
Sunday @ 11AM
Dance Attack Studio
13424 SW 131st Street
Miami, FL 33186

New York – 03/09/08
Sunday @ 11AM
New Dance Group
305 West 38th Street
2nd Floor
New York, New York 10018

Los Angeles – 03/16/08
Sunday @ 11AM
Millennium Dance Studio
5113 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Actors Slated to Finish Heath Ledger's Final Film

Jude Law, Johhny Depp, and Colin Farrel will replace Heath Ledger in his unfinished final film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. The fantasy flick is being directed by Terry Gillian and filming was halted after Ledger’s accidental death.

Heath’s original footage will be kept, and the three actors will play a reconstructed version of the character.

Colin Farrell is honored to be a part of the film and said "It's about getting Heath's work out there, get his work out there, he's too good for any of his work not to be seen, you know, and I'm really keen and looking forward to doing it and just doing the best job I can do."

Ledger is clearly a respected actor and it sounds like the film will be a tribute to the young stars unfortunately short-lived career.

Lindsay’s Parents Okay With Naked Photo Shoot

Lindsay Lohan’s recent recreation of Marilyn Monroe’s legendary final photo shoot with photographer Bert Stern has made quite a splash in the media. Like the original pictures of Monroe in 1962, Lohan was photographed nude or clad in seductively see-through fabric.

Both of Lindsay’s parents have released statements in support of their daughter’s decision to pose nude and believe that the photographs were taken in good taste. Dina, her mother/manger, told the press that she views the pictures ”artistically” and that it was an honor for Bert Stein to call Lindsay and ask her to do the shoot.

Lindsay’s father, Michael Lohan agrees with her mom and told Us Magazine “Lindsay is an adult, and she knows the direction she wants to take her career. It’s her decision.” He did add, however, that he does not intend to look at his pictures claiming, "That’s my daughter!”

Additionally, he expressed concern that Lindsay’s life might parallel Marilyn’s in more ways then just the photo shoot, and with the way the troubled young starlet’s life seems to be heading her father’s trepidation is not entirely off base.

Although Lindsay was aware that she would be posing nude in the shoot her publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelink, claims that they didn’t think that the New York Magazine would actually run the nudes. Personally, though, I think it’s pretty obvious that a magazine would want to go ahead and publish the naked pictures they just took, but maybe I’m just a little jaded.

Zelnik maintains that Lindsay “loves the photos,” and all in all the Lohan family seems to be proud of Lindsay’s pics. Watch the video below, and check out the PG version of some of them for yourself.

Four Paparazzi Arrested

Four paparazzi were arrested in a police crackdown Wednesday. Two of the photogogs were staking out Britney Spears outside of a hair saloon, and the other two were waiting outside of a night club where Lindsay Lohan was reportedly patronizing.


After refusing to disassemble from the sidewalk, the four cameramen were charged with obstructing a public walkway and released with citations. The paparazzi were confused as to why they were chosen to be made an example of in this relatively everyday situation, when the police have failed to take action in the recent and considerably more dangerous celebrities car chases.


TMZ Managing Editor, Harvey Levin told The Associated Press. “We’ve been saying for a long time that law enforcement needs to crack down, that they’ve closed their eyes to a lot of dangerous things happening. The danger is blowing lights, running people off the road. ... This was not one of those situations.”


Nonetheless, at least the police department has finally decided to take a stand in a press situation that, as of late, seems to be escalating out of hand.

Daryl Hall and John Oates To Be Named BMI Icons

DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES TO BE NAMED BMI ICONS
AT 56th ANNUAL POP AWARDS MAY 20 IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, February 20, 2008 – BMI will salute duo Daryl Hall and John Oates as BMI Icons at its 56th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 20 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President and CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President and General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed pop songs in the United States. The evening’s capstone will take the form of a stirring musical tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates.

BMI Icons are selected because of their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” As BMI Icons, Daryl Hall and John Oates will join elite ranks that include the Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Ray Davies, Carlos Santana and Dolly Parton.

The effervescent popularity of Daryl Hall and John Oates’s magical collaborations springs from the duo’s devout passion for Philly soul and buoyant pop harmonies. Warmly accessible and expertly polished, Daryl Hall and John Oates’s smooth production utilizes undeniable hooks and innate contemporary lyrical sensibility. The resulting eight no. 1 singles, three double-platinum and two platinum albums catapulted the pair into pop superstardom; in 1987, Daryl Hall and John Oates became the #1 selling duo in pop music, according to the RIAA. Skilled songwriters, Daryl Hall and John Oates are both members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, together boasting 24 BMI Pop Awards and a catalog studded with 14 BMI Million-Air award songs, including “She’s Gone,” “Everytime You Go Away,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater” and “Sara Smile.” They have prompted a surge of interest and homage from a diverse bevy of new artists, who cite the pair as definitive influences. Restless creators, Daryl Hall and John Oates have spent much of the last decade touring throughout the world.

In addition to the Icon, BMI will recognize Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year during the evening, along with the recipient of the BMI Foundation’s John Lennon Scholarship. Pop Award winners from previous years include Maroon 5, R. Kelly, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Pharrell Williams, Michelle Branch, Lil Jon, the Foo Fighters, Linkin Park and Sheryl Crow.

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 350,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI’s latest financial results, $839 million in performing right collections for its 2007 fiscal year, are the highest for any copyright organization in the world. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for over 65 years. The non-profit-making U.S. corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents.

PETA's Worst Dressed Celebs

For 2008, PETA has updated its Worst Dressed List beyond just fur coats. While many celebs have learned that wearing fur is taboo, they have not worked past exotic leathers and skins. Python skinned bags and alligator covered pumps were all the rage this season and celebrities were not shy about stepping out with their favorite crocodile clutch.

This year’s biggest fashion offender went to Aretha Franklin. PETA asked for more R-E-S-P-E-C-T towards animals from the queen soul and criticized her for consistently stepping out in giant fur coats. Also making the list was Marilyn Manson for his many head to toe leather ensembles. PETA also called out Kylie Minogue for her hoards of leather skinned bags. Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss, and Eva Longoria also were featured for filling their wardrobes with fur pieces.

PETA asks that celebrities set the example and help save the animals from not just dying but the excruciating pain that goes along with harvesting their skins. Other celebs, such as Pamela Anderson and Christina Applegate have stepped out in support of PETA’s efforts, posing nude in anti-fur and pro-vegetarian ads.

Presidential Predictor Cards

Upper Deck is not just ordinary baseball cards anymore. They've come out with a new special deck where one in every eight card is a special "Presidential Predictor" card. These cards are illustrated parodies of prominent political figures - very timely considering the current political primaries.

“This was a unique concept developed to bring some timely and very topical humor to our first baseball card product of the season, “ said Kerri Stockholm, Upper Deck’s director of Sports Marketing. “We think the cards are entertaining and we’re hopeful that the candidates will also get a kick out of their cards.”

Notable names in the “Presidential Predictor” set include, from the Democratic side, Barack Obama and John Edwards; and from the Republicans: John McCain, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson. A few other surprise candidates and political personalities are also showcased in the collection including Al Gore being tagged out by reigning U.S. President George W. Bush in a funny portrayal of Yankee second baseman Chuck Knoblauch’s phantom tag of Boston’s Jose Offerman during the ’99 American League Championship Series.

Collectors who pull any of the Presidential Predictor cards from packs will have the opportunity to win a trip for two to throw out the “presidential” first pitch at an official Major League Baseball game during the 2009 season. You simply need to type in the static code(s) found on the backs of the cards to gain entry into an Upper Deck Baseball sweepstakes. The top prize will be open to all collectors who register the winning candidate’s trading card. Each of the cards can be viewed at their website.

Paula Abdul's NEW Music Video "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"

Paula Abdul is back!- and she's still got the moves. In Abdul's new dance video "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow", she shows us that although she's been off of the music scene for a while, she's has is going on. With red-hot dance moves and a hip-hop beat, Abdul adds some real spice to her good friend Randy Jackson's new album.

Jackson's first solo album "Music Club Vol. 1" due out March 11, 2008, is a collection of songs from all different artists in all different genres. Some of the other artists include Travis Tritt, Jason Mraz, Katherine McPhee and Elliot Yahmin. Jackson has called on every aspect of his music career to come up with his album so it is sure to please.

Although Paula's video has a little less energy than typical, what do you expect from a woman that hasn't come out with a single in 20 years- that's right people 20 YEARS!

Be sure to check her brand new video out for yourself!

Paris finds a new vice? Who thought it was possible

Some on-lookers ath the Palms Hotel and Casino say that party girls Nicky, Paris, and the rest of their followers (Tommy Lee was among the Hilton entourage) have apparently found a new poison for them to indulge in: Le Tourment Vert.

Le Tourment Vert which translates to "The Green Torment", is an absinthe imported from France in a bottle that represents carafes from the era. The crew of partyers apparently liked the liquor, and Lil' Wayne liked it so much when he tried it that it will be in his newest music video.

Why are stars going so crazy for absinthe? Until just recently, it had been banned from the United States, because earlier in the century it was seen as a dangerous and psychoactive drug. After her recent DUI arrest and jail time, a bottle of absinthe sounds like exactly what Paris needs.

Martha Says Shove it Oprah, in a Nice Way!

Martha Stewart has just added to her Lifestyle and Home empire and become much more wealthy.

Martha is scooping up the competition to gain even more of a corner on the home and food market.

Stewart's company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. announced this past Tuesday that they have purchased the rights to the Emeril Lagasse franchise empire, which includes cookbooks, kitchen producst, and television shows. This totaled up to abou $45 million in cash and another $5 million in stock.

With everything that Stewart's company has acquired, this generates an estimated $14 million in revenue for the past 2007 year.
Even though it seems like Stewart acquired everything of Emeril's, Emeril still has his Homebase, which includes his office and 11 or his world famous restaurants.

Now only if Martha could acquire the ever annoying Rachael Ray and make her and her 30 minute meals disappear!

Sex Tapes Have Never Been Hotter.

500K Hotter!!! Edison Chen has a rather addicting hobby of video tapping and taking pictures of his scandelous sexual affairs with six famous asian pop stars. This may not be a new thing to us Americans, but when half of these girls promote themselves as "virginal" vixens and pre-pubescent hotties things can get sticky. Chen had these videos stolen after taking his computer in for maintenance at eLiTe Multimedia Ltd. in downtown Hong Kong. The famous girls depicted are Gillian Chung, a pop star known as one of "The Twins", Bobo Chen, Candice Chueng, Rachael Ngan, and Vincy Yeung. We can't post any of these X-rated pictures here, but believe it when we say that these virginal beauties look nothing like their promoted images. The employee that orignally stole the pictures is currently missing and has become some sort of internet asian crusader against governmental oppression. He has doned himself with the nickname "Kira" off of the extremely popular anime series Death Note. And just like the anime he teases and taunts the authorities with his antics.

Currently Edison Chen is in hiding and plans to stay that way for quite some time especially with the uproar in the government and society his nasty little hobby has caused. In response, the Chinese government is out to arrest Edison Chen and censoring Baidu searches for Edison Chen sex pics. They have also arrested nine other people for distributing the photos and videos online. Also an underworld figure has offered a $500,000HK ($91,000) reward to hack off one of Chen’s hands, which is rumored to be started by Edison Chen or "Kira" himself. What will come of this insane asian clamity? Who knows, but I can't wait for the next plot twist.

Pink is getting divorced

Singer Pink and her husband Carey Hart, a motocross racer and former Surreal Life star, have separated and are in the process of a divorce, the pop star's publicist told People Tuesday.

"Pink and Carey Hart have separated. This decision was made by best friends with a huge amount of love and respect for one another," publicist Michele Schweitzer said. "While the marriage is over, their friendship has never been stronger."

Pink wrote to her fans on her website and thanked them for their support. She said she still considers Hart a "good man."

"This breakup is not about cheating, anger or fighting. I know it sounds like cliché bulls---, but we are best friends, and we will continue to be," she wrote. "One never knows the future, but mine and Carey's just might involve beach babies and sunshine one day. Just not right now. Thanks for the concern and caring."

The couple met at the 2001 X Games and in 2005, Pink proposed to Hart during one of his races. They married in Jan. 2006 and, while there were rumors of a split over the summer, Hart said the stories were "just a bunch of trash talk."

Bayadera Busts Loose on March 20th!

Three-time OC Music Awards winner BAYADERA are set to release their sophomore CD "Rotation of Earth" worldwide on Bitemark Records Tuesday, March 18, 2008 as a follow-up to their successful 2003 release "90 Million Miles". And in celebration of the release, BAYADERA, with its melting pot of musical styles, backgrounds, and experiences, has scheduled a high profile event for Thursday, March 20th at Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach, CA. Doors open at 8PM. Admission: $12. This show is for ages 21 and up.

In addition to BAYADERA, celebrity pro surfer/musician Josh Mohr is slated to perform at the CD release event. Mohr is a sponsored by Airwalk and Coors, among others. More info about Josh is available at http://www.myspace.com/joshmohrmusic. Also performing their alt/pop/rock tunes will be another popular So-Cal band Fuji Minx. http://www.myspace.com/fujiminx

BAYADERA will give away free autographed posters and DVDs of the evening's performance to the first 30 people to attend the show. Those attendees will receive candid DVD footage as well as the performances of all the bands at the party.

BAYADERA represent and reflect our diverse society today; focusing on our common urge to seek a middle ground. Primarily rock based, BAYADERA combines strong grooves ala old school R&B with splashes of Latin flare and modern digital nuances. Sultry singer Gina Bandy weaves heartfelt and introspective lyrics though the band's musical landscape, capturing the essence of the human experience with her powerful yet delicate delivery. Full of hope, loss, love, and a need for change this album embodies our current state of affairs with engaging, foot-tapping music and catchy hooks.

Along with vocalist Bandy, BAYADERA boasts top-notch OC musicians Saatara (guitars), Dat Nguyen (guitars/background vocals), Chris Payne (bass, background vocals), and Donn Untiet (drums). Overcoming both cultural and physical barriers (guitarist Dat Nguyen is blind), BAYADERA is proving to have the talent and perseverance for a lasting musical career. Receiving numerous awards and accolades including placing among the Hot 100 Artists in Music Connection magazine, Honorable Mention in the Billboard International Song Contest, the Richmond Times Critics Choice Award, and the National Head Start Latino Leadership Award has fueled the frenzy so powerfully that all five of BAYADERA's CD releases have sold out. BAYADERA wins over audiences on both coasts and is currently filling their tour schedule for 2008.

For more information about BAYADERA, please visit their web sites.
Pop Culture Madness interview with Chris and Gina
http://www.bayadera.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bayadera
http://www.sonicbids.com/bayadera.

Lindsay Lohan poses nude!

Readers of New York magazine will be seeing a lot of Lindsay Lohan this spring. The actress poses nude in the spring fashion issue, recreating Marilyn Monroe's famous 1962 photo shoot for veteran lensman Bert Stern.

Lohan's Feb. 5 shoot was also photographed by Stern. She said she was comfortable with the nudity, although she did admit to doing 250 crunches the night before.

While some people wondered if the nude photo shoot was an appropriate choice for the party girl actress who has been in rehab three times, her mom Dina has expressed her approval.

"It was very tastefully done," Dina Lohan told People. "I respect the photographer as an artist, so I look at them artistically. For him to call Lindsay 46 years later and to say can you recreate these photos is an honor. I looked at it as art, and as Lindsay doing a character. So I don't look at them like it's Playboy; she was being a character. So if you look at it that way, you can look at it as a mother."

She added that her daughter, a Marilyn Monroe fan, viewed the photo shoot as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Lindsay was very excited when she first got the phone call," Dina Lohan said. "Of course we talked about how they would be done. Lindsay said, 'Mommy, I'm never going to get this opportunity to do it again.' She was very thankful she was asked."

Jessica Simpson to Marry

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo are set to get married.

'The Dukes of Hazzard' star, who has been dating American football star Tony since her father Joe set them up last November, is reportedly planning to tie the knot for a second time.

A source close to the couple said: "Jessica has never been happier than she is when she's with Tony. She knows her first marriage didn't work out, but she has a really good feeling about this one, and wants to make her feelings for Tony clear."


However, a friend of the singer - who was previously married to singer Nick Lachey - says the story is an elaborate stunt constructed by Jessica to promote her upcoming country music album.

The pal told America's OK! magazine: "I think it's a press stunt. She always leaks information about her faux love life when she's desperate to get her face on magazine covers!"

It was recently revealed Jessica is planning a new reality TV show documenting the release of her album.

A representative for CMT, the US TV network expected to broadcast the show, said: "We have had exploratory talks with Jessica's camp, but nothing has been confirmed or signed."

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