Paris Hilton eat pavement in Prague

While out shopping in Prague with boyfriend Benji Madden, Paris took a loss on her way out a store. Paris was attempting to flee the paparazzi storm that was following her and Madden. She apparently tripped over a step on her way out of the store and landed chin first on the concrete! It then took Benji Madden a few moments to notice Paris was down, before then coming back to help her to her feet! Oh, what a hero! Paris was not seriously injured and ended up with a few scratches on her chin and a bit of a bruised ego!

Heath Ledger's possible love child

According to Heath Ledger's uncle, the late actor may have fathered a love child when he was 17-years-old.

Haydn Ledger told Australia's News Ltd newspapers it was a "real possibility," although the actor’s father, Kim Ledger, and mother, Sally Bell, refused to comment about the speculation.

The paper reported Ledger had broken up with an older woman before she realized she was pregnant. According to a family source, "She had the baby. Everyone lived under the assumption that she was the daughter of the mother’s boyfriend and that is how she has been brought up."

The Sydney Morning Herald contacted a woman who is believed to have had an affair with the actor. She requested privacy and said her 11-year-old daughter would be "incredibly hurt" if she were identified.

Although one Australian report said the child's stepfather suggested a DNA test to ameliorate press attention, the woman refused one when she was contacted by the Herald, calling the request "very, very rude."

This is not the first controversy concerning the late actor. His last official will was drawn up in April 2003, prior to the birth of his daughter, therefore nothing was left for her or her mother, Michelle Williams.

Paris Hilton named #1 overexposed celebritity

Tabloid favorite Paris Hilton may not be as popular as she thinks afterall.

The celebutante topped Los Angeles-based E-Poll Market Research, which provides appeal rankings for more than 3,000 celebrities, with 70 percent of the U.S. population calling her "overexposed."

Hilton's numbers are up slightly from a year ago and, on average, a celebrity in the peak if his or her career is between three and seven percent.

Britney Spears is number two on the list, and others include Lindsay Lohan and the Olsen twins.

Gerry Philpott, poll chief executive, said the 24/7 media saturation on celebrities expedites them to fame and leads to over-saturation in the public eye.

"You can go from zero to 60 in exposure like that," Philpott said. "And, for that matter, 60 to zero."

One such example? Number 11 Spencer Pratt, the annnoying bad boy of "The Hills."

But according to Jake Halpern, author of "Fame Junkies: The Hidden Truth Behind America's Favorite Addiction," stars like Pratt see any press as positive since he would not otherwise by a celebrity.

"You're only a celebrity as long as you’re in the dialogue of popular culture," Halpern said. And if you don't have your work, be it a movie or album, to keep you in that dialogue, you are forced to rely on exposure."

Andy Roddick is Engaged!

Super sexy Tennis player Andy Roddick is engaged to his equally attractive swimsuit model girlfriend, Brooklyn Decker.

A statement was issued on Andy’s official website concerning their engagement:

"The couple wanted to tell their family and close friends first but good news travels fast. By the time Andy arrived in Miami for the Sony Ericsson Open, the tournament was bustling with the news."

They have been dating since 2007, when after seeing Decker pose in an issue of Sports Illustrated, the twenty-five-year-old Roddick asked his agent to find a phone number for the twenty-year-old model. The couple plans to “enjoy their engagement” and to wait to set a date.

New Kids on the Block Reunion

Despite rumors last January to the contrary, The New Kids on the Block will appear for a reunion April 4th on the Today Show.

All of the original members of the boy band sensation of early 90’s will be in attendance including: Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, and brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight

Their reunion will coincide with the 20th year anniversary of their first ultra-successful album Hangin' Tough which was released in 1988.

Jessica Simpson was in the hospital

Jessica Simpson was hospitalized for a kidney infection and checked into the Cedar Sinai Medical on Friday with a fever.

The 27-year-old singer/actresshas been dating Cowboy’s quarter back Tony Romo, who was busy in Dallas this weekend and was unable to stay at Simspon's bedside.

Jessica is reportedly doing better now, and will likely be ready to get back to work on her new country music album.

THOUSANDS OF “PASSIONS” PROPS AND MEMORABILIA AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN 2-DAY STUDIO LOT SALE

Universal Media Studios And Premiere Props Partner To Host Sale At CBS Radford Lot on April 5th & April 6th


UNIVERSAL CITY, CA -- March 31, 2008 – NBC Universal Television DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group in partnership with Premiere Props, are holding a two-day public estate sale of several thousands items from the daytime drama "Passions.”

A wide variety of set decorations, clothing, furniture, glassware and household items from Universal Media Studios' daytime series "Passions," which will end its 9-year run this August on DIRECTV’s original entertainment channel, The 101, will be made available to the public. The sale is taking place at the CBS Radford studio lot in Studio City, CA on Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST.

This marks the first collaboration between Universal Media Studios and Premiere Props. A portion of the proceeds from the estate sale will benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation, one of the leading charitable organizations of the entertainment industry, harnessing the collective power of the entrainment industry to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues to make a positive impact in local communities and throughout the nation.

"We are excited to offer the fans of 'Passions' an opportunity to own a piece of their favorite show," says Stacey Ward, Director, NBC Universal Television DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group. "At the same time, we look forward to working with Premiere Props on this event, as well as other opportunities in the future."

“We are delighted to partner with and continue to build a relationship with Universal Media Studios, while offering fans of this iconic show the chance to own a piece of history,” said Dan Levin, Vice President of Marketing for Premiere Props. “’Passions’ has such a strong fan-base and we are happy to be able to give them the chance to own a piece of the show.”

“Passions” was the first scripted drama series to join “The 101” original program lineup on DIRECTV, which includes viewer favorites like “Rock & A Hard Place,” “Supreme Court of Comedy,” “SXSW Live” and “Championship Gaming Series.” “Passions,” which broadcasts three one-hour episodes per week, will end its run on “The 101” in August 2008.

"Passions" is produced by Universal Media Studios and is taped in Studio City, California. The show was created by James E. Reilly and Lisa de Cazotte is the Executive Producer.

About NBC Universal Television DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. NBC Universal Television DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group manages all global ancillary television business endeavors for The NBC Universal Television Group, including third-party home entertainment distribution, consumer products, musical soundtracks, special market projects and the NBC Universal Online Store.

About Premiere Props
Premiere Props is the leading marketing memorabilia company to market, authenticate, package, and distribute exclusive movie memorabilia. Since 2001, Premiere Props has represented over 300 movies to date and continues to grow strong. Premiere Props works with some of the largest motion picture studios and independent distributors in the world, such as Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax, MGM, The Weinstein Company, Sony Screen Gems, Lionsgate, TriStar, Spyglass, Alcon and many more.

About “Passions”
“Passions,” the creation of celebrated daytime drama veteran James E. Reilly, has revolutionized the daytime genre with unparalleled ratings growth, ground-breaking special effects and critical acclaim. Based on the rich history and mystery of the harbor community of Harmony, "Passions" in its 9th season on DIRECTV, explores the lives, loves and losses of four core families: the Cranes, the Lopez-Fitzgeralds, the Bennetts and the Russells, each of whom have their own distinct and diverse challenges and desires. Passions was the first scripted drama series to join "The 101" original program lineup on DIRECTV, which includes viewer favorites like Project MyWorld, The Fizz, havoc on The 101, and Championship Gaming Series. The series broadcasts four one-hour episodes per week, as well as a weekend marathon of that week's shows so fans can catch up on the action each week. "Passions" is produced by Universal Media Studios and is taped in Studio City, California. The show was created by James E. Reilly and Lisa de Cazotte is the Executive Producer.

About The Entertainment Industry Foundation
Created in 1942 by Hollywood heavyweights - Samuel Goldwyn with friends Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and the Warner brothers, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (formerly Permanent Charities Committee) was established on the belief that the entertainment industry was in a unique position to truly help others. The Entertainment Industry Foundation harnesses the collective power of the entertainment industry and channels its unique assets to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues in order to make a positive impact in our community and throughout the nation

DANCING WITH THE STARS’ CARRIE ANN INABA and MADtv’s BOBBY LEE ANNOUNCE THE NOMINEES FOR THE

Carrie Ann Inaba and Bobby Lee to Host the Show Airing May 1 on E! Entertainment Television and Available on Comcast On Demand Starting May 7


LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2008 – At a press conference held today in Los Angeles,
Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars, Dance Wars: Bruno Vs Carrie Ann) and Bobby Lee (MADtv) announced the nominees for the 2008 JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards®. This is the third year that the Asian Excellence Awards® will honor the outstanding achievements of Asians and Asian Americans in film, television, music, and the performing arts via a national awards telecast.

Carrie Ann Inaba and Bobby Lee will co-host the show that will be taped at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles. Comedian Russell Peters will serve as backstage host, providing the voice and comic relief. The 2008 JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards® will premiere on E! Entertainment Television on May 1 at 6 p.m. ET/PT, 5 p.m. CT. In addition, beginning May 7 and throughout the month of May, the show will be available on Comcast On Demand.

This year’s award categories and nominees include:

OUTSTANDING FILM
Finishing the Game Director, Justin Jin
Lust, Caution Director, Ang Lee
Rush Hour 3 Director, Brett Ratner
War Director, Philip G. Atwell

OUTSTANDING FILM ACTOR
Naveen Andrews The Brave One
Jackie Chan Rush Hour 3
Chow Yun-Fat Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Tony Leung Lust, Caution
Jet Li War
Lee-Hom Wang Lust, Caution

OUTSTANDING FILM ACTRESS
Devon Aoki War
Joan Chen Lust, Caution
Vanessa Hudgens High School Musical 2
Sharon Leal This Christmas
Maggie Q Balls of Fury
Tang Wei Lust, Caution

OUTSTANDING TELEVISION ACTOR
Naveen Andrews Lost ABC
Daniel Dae Kim Lost ABC
Masi Oka Heroes NBC
Sendhil Ramamurthy Heroes NBC
B.D. Wong Law & Order, SVU NBC

OUTSTANDING TELEVISION ACTRESS
Yunjin Kim Lost ABC
Lucy Liu Cashmere Mafia ABC
Parminder Nagra ER NBC
Sandra Oh Grey’s Anatomy ABC
Lindsay Price Lipstick Jungle NBC
Navi Rawat Numb3rs CBS

SUPPORTING TELEVISION ACTRESS
Moon Bloodgood Journeyman NBC
Michaela Conlin Bones FOX
Janina Gavankar The L Word Showtime
Mindy Kaling The Office NBC
Michelle Krusiec Dirty Sexy Money ABC
Sonja Sohn The Wire HBO

SUPPORTING TELEVISION ACTOR
James Kyson Lee Heroes NBC
Rex Lee Entourage HBO
Will Yun Lee Bionic Woman NBC
Ken Leung Lost ABC
Kal Penn House M.D. FOX
James Saito Eli Stone ABC


Fans will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorites online at http://www.asianexcellenceawards.com in the following categories:

FAVORITE TV PERSONALITY (Internet Voting)
Cheryl Burke Dancing with the Stars ABC
Julie Chen Big Brother CBS
Mark Dacascos Iron Chef America-“The Chairman” Food Network
Padma Lakshmi Top Chef Bravo
Tila Tequila A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila MTV
Vern Yip Deserving Spaces HGTV
Carrie Ann Inaba Dance Wars: Bruno Vs. Carrie Ann ABC
Kimora Lee Simmons Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane The Style Network

FAVORITE REALITY STAR (Internet Voting)
Ronald & Christina The Amazing Race CBS
Yau-Man Chan Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites CBS
Victorya Hong Project Runway Bravo
Hung Hyunh Top Chef Bravo
JabbaWockeeZ America’s Best Dance Crew MTV
Kaba Modern America’s Best Dance Crew MTV
Ramiele Malubay American Idol FOX
Nicole Niestemski Your Mama Don’t Dance Lifetime
Jonathan Silva Your Mama Don’t Dance Lifetime

Voting is underway and runs through April 16. The winners will be announced during the telecast.

About the Hosts

Carrie Ann Inaba takes on co-hosting duties for the 2008 JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards® for the first time this year. One of reality television’s busiest new stars, Carrie Ann Inaba is best known for her role as a judge on Dancing with the Stars. She also stars in new series Dance Wars: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann. Carrie Ann has also acted in numerous films, including Austin Powers in Goldmember, and has been a choreographer for such popular shows as America’s Got Talent (2006) and So You Think You Can Dance (2006).

Bobby Lee has been a regular on the FOX series Mad TV since 2001 and has numerous other television and film credits, including roles on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and the comedy feature Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. He will star in the upcoming comedy/horror feature Killer Pad, premiering later this year. This is Bobby’s second time co-hosting the Asian Excellence Awards®, the first being the television debut of the show in 2006.

About the Asian Excellence Awards®
The Asian Excellence Awards® is the only annual nationally televised event celebrating the outstanding achievements of Asians and Asian Americans in film, television, music, and the performing arts. Welly Yang is the creator and executive producer of the Asian

Jennifer Lopez's pining for pregnancy

Jennifer Lopez misses being pregnant.

The Latino star - who recently gave birth to twins Max and Emme, her first children with husband Marc Anthony - enjoyed the connection she felt with her children while they were inside her.

She said: "I miss feeling them inside me. It's funny, when their little umbilical cords fell off I cried. That was the last attachment we had where it was just us."

Jennifer, 38, also insists she has never experienced love like the love she feels for her son and daughter.

She added in a magazine interview: "It's not until you experience it yourself that you can put it into your own words. Your heart is connected to them. It feels like there's a string from my chest to theirs."

Earlier this week, Jennifer vowed to ease up on her work commitments because motherhood is the biggest priority in her life now.

She said: "I've been very career-orientated my whole life, but all of a sudden it's been like, whoosh! I want to do everything for them."

Today's Celebrity Birthdays 3/31

Peggy Rea - age 87 - American character actress best known for roles on "The Waltons," "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Grace Under Fire"

William Daniels - age 81 - Emmy-Award winning actor best known as Dr. Craig on "St. Elsewhere" and Mr. Feeny on "Boy Meets World"

Richard Chamberlain - age 74 - American actor and '60s heartthrob who appeared in numerous movies and TV shows

Shirley Jones - age 74 - American actress and singer who starred in many Broadway and for film musicals

John D. Loudermilk - age 74 - American singer-songwriter

Herb Alpert - age 73 - Grammy-winning American musician and recording industry executive

Christopher Walken - age 65 - Oscar-winning stage and screen actor who continues to remain in high demand

Gabe Kaplan - age 63 - American actor and comedian best known for playing Gabe Kotter on "Welcome Back, Kotter"

Ed Marinaro - age 58 - former Heisman Trophy finalist who turned to acting after football career

Angus Young - age 53 - guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of hard rock band AC/DC

Ewan McGregor - age 37 - popular Scottish actor who has starred in numerous films, including all three "Star Wars"

Tony Yayo - age 30 - American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit

1 seeds sweep Final Four

In a disappointing turn for fans of Cinderella teams like this year's tenth-seeded Davidson, all four of the number one seeds in the NCAA men's basketball tournament made the Final Four.

Prior to the start of the season, pollsters selected North Carolina, UCLA, Memphis and Kansas as the top teams in the nation. Then the tournament selection committee also chose those teams as the best, rewarding each with a number one seed. Lo and behold, the four teams who have made it to the Final Four are the aforementioned.

Never before have all four number one seeds made it to the Final Four.

North Carolina made it by defeating third-seeded Louisville, Memphis beat two-seeded Texas, UCLA knocked out third-seeded Xavier, and in a near upset and the Cinderella story of the tournament, number ten Davidson couldn't hang on against the Kansas Jayhawks.

It will be a tough battle as the four best teams in the country face off to determine who is the lone number one. North Carolina (36-2) will play Kansas (35-3) and Memphis (37-1) will take on UCLA (35-3) Saturday.

Today's Celebrity Birthdays 3/30

Richard Dysart - age 79 - American character actor best known for playing Leland McKenzie on NBC's "L.A. Law"

John Astin - age 78 - American actor who played patriarch Gomez Addams on TV's "The Addams Family;" father of actor Sean Astin

Peter Marshall - age 78 - American actor, singer and TV personality; the original host of "The Hollywood Squares" from 1966-1981

Warren Beatty - age 71 - Oscar-winning actor and director who starred in films including "Bonnie & Clyde" and "Heaven Can Wait"

Graeme Edge - age 67 - drummer and songwriter for The Moody Blues; the only original member of the band

Eric Clapton - age 63 - Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer

Robbie Coltrane - age 58 - popular British comedian who has appeared in "Frasier," "Ocean's Twelve," and the "Harry Potter" movies as gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid

Paul Reiser - age 51 - actor, writer and standup comedian who appeared in "Aliens" and both "Beverly Hills Cop" films; co-created and starred in "Mad About You"

MC Hammer - age 45 - American MC popular in the late '80s and early '90s; currently a TV show host and CEO

Tracy Chapman - age 44 - Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter

Ian Ziering - age 44 - American actor best known as Steve on "Beverly Hills, 90210;" recently made it to the semi-finals on "Dancing with the Stars"

Celine Dion - age 40 - Canadian singer, songwriter and actress

Norah Jones - age 29 - American singer-songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, guitarist and upcoming actress

Brangelina deny wedding rumor

Although rumors circulated that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were married Saturday in New Orleans, a source close to the actors told People "no wedding" occurred.

The growing family did spend the weekend in New Orleans two weeks ago to watch Pitt break ground on his Make It Right project, an effort to build the city's Lower Ninth Ward after being destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. However, they were most recently in Austin, Texas with Pitt as he filmed Tree of Life.

Miley Cyrus wins big at Kids Choice Awards

Fifteen-year-old Miley Cyrus was the big draw at Saturday night's Kids Choice Awards. The singer and star of the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana performed during the 90 minute show and received orange blimp statuettes for favorite female singer and television actress.

During her acceptance speech, Cyrus thanked "my lord and savior Jesus Christ," as well as her managers and agenes. A full list of the night's winners follows.

MOVIE
Favorite movie - Alvin and the Chipmunks
Favorite male movie star - Johnny Depp
Favorite female movie star - Jessica Alba
Favorite animated movie - Ratatouille
Favorite voice from an animated movie - Eddie Murphy

MUSIC
Favorite song - Girlfriend (Avril Lavigne)
Favorite male singer - Chris Brown
Favorite female singer - Miley Cyrus
Favorite music group - Jonas Brothers

TELEVISION
Favorite TV show - Drake & Josh
Favorite TV actor - Drake Bell
Favorite TV actress - Miley Cyrus
Favorite reality show - American Idol
Favorite cartoon - Avatar: The Last Airbender

SPORTS
Favorite male athlete - Tony Hawk
Favorite female athlete - Danica Patrick
Wannabe Award - Cameron Diaz

OTHER
Favorite videogame - Madden NFL '08
Favorite book - Harry Potter series

Montag tries to change Hollywood sign

Heidi Montag may be part of reality television's most annoying couples, but you have to admit, she's not afraid to ask for what she wants. Even if the proposition is preposterous.

Montag, who is releasing her line of clothing called "Heidiwood" April 11, reportedly asked that the venerable Hollywood sign be changed to read "Heidiwood" for her fashion show that marks the release of her line.

According to Us Weekly, the request was turned down. "We rarely accept alterations of an historic monument," Los Angeles city council member Tom LaBonge told the magazine.

Engaged Jamie Lynn Spears shops for baby

It's been a busy week for Jamie Lynn Spears. The pregnant 16-year-old was spotted earlier in the week wearing an engagement ring and telling family and friends she is getting married to Casey Aldridge, the father of her baby.

Spears and Aldridge, 18, are expecting their child in the summer, but there has been no word on when they will wed.

Spears also set up a registry at Babies R Us in Baton Rouge on Thursday. The actress reportedly drove 80 miles to the store from her home in Kentwood, La. to look at the baby accessories.

Accompanied by a female cousin, Spears wore a shirt that said "The Rumors Are True" and selected items ranging in price from under $2 to $300. She asked for a car seat, bath towels and teething rings and a Baby Neptune Ocean Gym in gender-neutral colors.

On the registry, the "event date" is July 10 and Spears and Aldridge are co-registrants. Spears also wrote the message, "Thank you for supporting us during this special time."

Lindsay Lohan in movie about the Manson Family

Lindsay Lohan must have a thing for murder. She's just coming off roles in I Know Who Killed Me and Chapter 27, a film about John Lennon's killer, but apparently those weren't enough.

The actress is set to star in the film Manson Girls, according to E! Online. She will reportedly play Nancy Pitman, one of cult leader Charles Manson's devoted followers.

E! Online also got a quote from film producer Brad Wyman, confirming the story. "Yes, I am doing it with Lindsay," Wyman said.

Lohan is also busy recording a new album and designing her upcoming line of leggings.

Kate Moss Sets Wedding Date

Kate Moss has reportedly set a date for her wedding to The Kills guitarist, Jamie Hince.

The couple are said to have cleared their respective diaries and are telling close friends and family to keep September free.

A source tells The Sun: “Kate has told her family she is planning the bash for early in September.

“They have spent the last few weeks in each other’s pockets and decided to sort everything this year.”

It's believed that Kate and Jamie are planning to celebrate their nuptials in the grounds of the model’s Cotswolds home.

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Gavin DeGraw/Kristin Cavallari New Music Video

What do Gavin DeGraw and Laguna Beach's Kristin Cavallari have in common?

Well, his music video. She stars in the newly released vid for his latest single, "In Love With A Girl."

"I had a great time working with Kristin," DeGraw told Usmagazine.com of their shoot in LA earlier this month. "She was beautiful, amazing and had a great sense of humor. What a smile on that girl!"

I am loving the new song and so glad that Gavin's back! The video however, well, it's .. interesting.

Take a look below!

Headed for Splitsville

Robin Williams and his wife are headed for the big D.

He and his wife Marsha have been married for 19 years.

A rep for Robin Williams did confirm the divorce.

McPhee for Neutrogena

American Idol alum Katherine McPhee was given approximately $500K to act as the new spokesmodel for Neutrogena - whoa! She was recently spotted in L.A. filming a new commercial for the cosmetics company. However, McPhee's people have yet to confirm that she's definitely taken on the new job.

They Lied...

Fans of the Broadway show, Rent, can breathe a sigh of relief. The show was set to close on June 1st in NYC but now the musical's producers said yesterday that the last performance will now be staged on September 7th! So the public basically has the entire summer to grab those tickets and enjoy the show before it closes officially then... or will it? Ha!

Madonna/JT's New Single!

Incase you haven't started hearing it on the radio, take a listen, we are digging it!

Madonna and Justin Timberlake have collaborated with master producer Timbaland and created a new single, "Four Minutes to Save The World." Thoughts?

'The Hills' Hits Record TV Highs!

MTV'S reality show, 'The Hills,' had ratings that soared through the roof this past Monday night. The season premiere was viewed by 4.7 million viewers! That's huge!

The show was the highest rated show on cable all year long thus far. It even beat out the primetime broadcast shows that were on TV that night as well. Pretty exciting for the California girls featured on the Hills.

It seems to be everyone's guilty pleasure - tell us, why do you watch The Hills?

Kelly Bombs in the U.K.

Things just don't get any better these days for Kelly Clarkson. Reviews have just come in from a recent performance that Kelly had in the U.K. at the Hammersmith Apollo and they were less than flattering, that's for sure!

A London blog wrote, "Somebody needs to get this woman a decent fourth album and fast – let’s not see her back on the road until she has the material necessary to showcase her world-class talents."

C'mon, Kelly! We know you can do it, all you need is a new hit single!

Million Dollar Babies

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are expecting twins. That's old news. But can you imagine receiving approximately $ 8-10 million dollars along with your two new bundles of joy? Well, that's what is estimated will be given to 'Brangelina' for the first pictures of their twins once they are born. But since Brad and Angelina are such philanthropists, the two are set to donate that money to a charity of their choice just like they did when their last child, Shiloh, was born.

Katie Holmes 'Cracking' Under Strain of Life With Tom Cruise

A US magazine claims that the exhausted actress is suffering from debilitating headaches and dizzy spells as a result of her marriage.

Star cites a recent L.A. lunch date when Katie looked pale, feeble and emaciated, and was so disorientated when she left the restaurant that she “braced herself against the doorframe before her bodyguard carefully guided her into a waiting SUV.”

Sources tell the mag that extreme dieting and her manic husband may be contributing to her ill health.

"Katie doesn't get enough sleep - and hasn't for months now," says one insider.

"She's tired and drained much of the day because Tom is so wired, and they stay awake until after midnight. He has boundless energy, and she just can't compete."

Sources also claim that Tom disappears for days at a time, without telling his wife where he's going.

"His rule is 'You can be with me, but don't ask about it,'" says a source.

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Kimberly Locke Gets Fierce-ified!

According to sources for TMZ.com, Project Runway's prodigy and master of all that is fierce, Christian Siriano, designed the dress that Locke wears on tonight's American Idol. I guess instead of it being designed with Posh in mind, it's all about Locke!

If only Christian could do something for Paula as well...and save her from looking like the tickety tack drag queen that she usually does.

Richie Sambora Could Be Charged With Child Endangerment

Richie Sambora could potentially be charged with child endangerment.

Sambora got busted for a DUI with and adult and two children in the car, one being his 10-year-old daughter Ava.

Police sources tell TMZ.com that Sambora has not been charged with endangerment but the Laguna Beach P.D. is "actively investigating".

Police sources also say, after Sambora was busted, the cops called Heather Locklear, Ava's mom. We're told Heather authorized the woman in the car to drive her daughter home.

The End of Scrubs?!?!

According to Aloma Wright, the Scrubs star, the show is definitely leaving NBC for ABC this season coming up. Although this has been rumored for a while, apparently this is the end. As long as Scrubs isn't canceled, we're happy!

Johnny Knoxville divorced

Johnny Knoxville's divorce has been finalised.

The 'Jackass' star and Melanie Lynn Clapp had their marriage ended at Los Angeles County Superior Court over the weekend.

Knoxville must cover his family's health and medical expenses but spousal support and the custody of their 11-year-old daughter Madison are still to be decided.

Johnny - real name Philip John Clapp - and Melanie married in May 1995, before separating in July 2006.

Johnny filed for divorce in July 2007, citing irreconcilable differences.

In the legal papers, it was revealed he was seeking joint legal and physical custody of Madison, whose name he has tattooed across his chest. He also offered to pay an unspecified sum of child support.

Johnny - who recently nearly lost his testicles when a stunt for 'Jackass' went wrong - denied he dated Jessica Simpson while they filmed 2005 movie 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.

But he did admit he is often propositioned by his female admirers.

He said: "Some girls come up to me and say, 'Can I ask you a question? Are you looking for a little p***y tonight?' It's weird. Most of the time they come up and say hello but other times you get the extreme version of that."

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Katie Holmes' Reese ambition

Katie Holmes wants to become the next Reese Witherspoon.

The former 'Dawson's Creek' actress - who is married to Tom Cruise - is determined to be taken seriously as an actress and wants to be respected as much as the Oscar winner.

A source said: "Katie keeps telling Tom she wants a career like Reese Witherspoon's."

Tom is said to have offered to help his wife by getting her a great script but Katie - who has a 23-month-old daughter, Suri, with the 'Top Gun' star - is determined to make it on her own.

The source added: "Tom has offered to make calls to ensure she gets a first refusal on the hot scripts, but Katie insists she wants to achieve success without his help."

Since leaving hit US teen show 'Dawson's Creek', Katie has appeared in a handful of hit films, including 'Batman Begins', 'Thank You for Smoking' and 'Phone Booth'.

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Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson Are On Again

It has recently been rumored that actors Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are dating again. On March 16th they were seen going to a movie together in Miami, where Wilson is currently shooting the film “Marley and Me.”

The blond-duo are taking things slowly, but spent Easter weekend together. They went for a bike-ride around South Beach with Hudson’s son Ryder, and stopped at a Starbucks to cool-off.

The couple broke-up last June after dating for several months, but it seems like they are now officially back together.

The “Fifth Beatle” Passed Away

Neil Aspinall, close friend to the Beatles, passed away from lung caner in New York City on Sunday. He was 66 and is survived by his wife and five children.

Aspinall was a childhood friend of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and was the band’s first road manager. He later became the head of the Beatles’ label Apple Records and was instrumental in maintaining their success long after the band had broken-up.

The remaining members of the Beatles issued the following statement:
“As a loyal friend, confidant and chief executive, Neil’s trusting stewardship and guidance has left a far-reaching legacy for generations to come.”

NFL player injured by fast food wrapper

Here's a story you don't hear everyday. Brandon Marshall of the Denver Broncos was injured recently... by a fast food wrapper?

According to NFL.com, the wide receiver slipped on the wrapper, causing him to reach out his arm to brace his fall. Unfortunately, his arm went through the entertainment unit, leading to an injury that required stitches and a sense of humor.

"I want to thank everybody for their concerns and let everyone know that I'm okay," Marshall wrote in a text message Sunday to NFL.com. "It's funny because I pride myself on YAC [yards after catch] and being one of the toughest players to take down once I have the ball in my hands."

"So for the next couple of days I'm going to take the time to build my confidence back up after allowing that McDonalds bag to take me down and send me through the entertainment center."

Well, perhaps some of Denver's opponents can use this to their advantage. Maybe Ronald McDonald would like an NFL contract?

Fans mourn Jason Rae

Singer Corinne Bailey Rae's husband Jason Rae was found dead Saturday afternoon from a suspected drug overdose.

The body of the thirty-one-year-old saxophonist was found in a Leeds, England apartment, near where Rae and his band, The Haggis Horns, has been scheduled to perform at the HiFi Club on Sunday.

A post mortem exam was inconclusive and West Yorkshire Police are still awaiting the results of a toxicology report.

Bailey Rae, 29, met her husband when she worked as a coat room attendant at a jazz club in Leeds. The two married in 2001.

The singer's record label released a statement yesterday offering their condolences: "EMI Records would like to offer its sincere condolences to Corinne Bailey Rae and the Rae family at this tragic time. We ask that the media respects Corinne's privacy and that of her entire family."

Fans have also been expressing their condolences through YouTube tributes to the saxophonist.

On the comments section of the band's video, fans conveyed their love and prayers. "Rest In Peace. Your talent will truly be missed. Gone too soon," one person wrote.

Pam Anderson's marriage annulled

Pamela Anderson is back on the market. According to website TMZ.com, her two month marriage to Rick Salomon was annulled Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The two married in Las Vegas on October 6, but in December, Anderson, 49, filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences. She later sought for an annulment citing fraud as the reason, and on Friday Salomon, 39, did the same.

Neither party has explained the reason for the fraud allegation. It was the third marriage for both Anderson and Salomon; both have two children from their first marriages.

Miley Cyrus shares her faith

Disney star Miley Cyrus acts, sings, dances... and proselytizes?

The teen queen and her best friend Mandy Jiroux shared their faith on the latest episode of The Miley and Mandy Show on YouTube. The two answered viewers questions, including their favorite colors, number of boyfriends and their religion. When asked whether they are Christian, they responded "Yes, we are" and dedicated the segment to Jesus.

"We love Jesus!" the fifteen-year-old star said. "Jesus rocks! [Mandy] dances for Jesus. I sing, dance and act for Jesus! ... Now that I think about it, I do everything for Jesus. We make the YouTube videos for Jesus. We're all about it."

This is not the first time Cyrus has proclaimed her faith. During her appearance on Oprah several months ago, the pint-sized star quoted her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 6:10-11: "Finally, my brother, come close to the Lord for if you put on the full armor of God you can stand against the walls of a devil."

New and Interactive Entertainment Site from Verizon!

Verizon has launched the Verizon Lounge! Users can feed their need for gaming, get sneak peeks at the latest in TV shows and movies, and complete a pop culture trivia challenge to win prizes, including a grand prize of a $25,000 electronic entertainment makeover, complete with a flatscreen TV, surround sound system, notebook, and desktop computers.

Daily and weekly prizes are also awarded. Visit often for a chance to win the latest in entertainment from the Verizon Lounge. The sweepstakes runs through May 31, when the grand prize winner will be chosen at random.

Sarah Jessica Parker's LA hate

Sarah Jessica Parker hates Los Angeles because the city treats celebrities "like exotic creatures".

The 'Sex and the City' star would never quit New York and move to Los Angeles because she believes the city, the home of Hollywood, is too obsessed with actors.

She told Hello! magazine: "For me it was never really a choice between New York and Los Angeles. I've always considered New York my home and since my husband Matthew Broderick was born and raised here we never even considered moving away.

"New York has the big advantage of not treating celebrities like exotic creatures. No-one cares because the city is so big and driven by so many other interests that people don't obsess with actors as much as they do in Los Angeles, where it all revolves around Hollywood."

Sarah has been married to 'Inspector Gadget' star Matthew for nearly 11 years, and the couple have a five-year-old son James Wilkie.

The 42-year-old actress can next be seen reprising her role as Carrie Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City: The Movie', which is released worldwide at the end of May.

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TV - this seaon's DOA's

Well, the writers are back and a fresh crop of old shows are hitting my Hidef. Time to weed the living from the dying. The first sign of a show that won’t make it or one that has made it but is on its last legs is the writing. I present below, Glebe’s selections for On Life Support and DOA.

On Life Support

Big Brother 9—the year of boring me to death by showing the same clips over and over.
Unfortunately, this show will continue to thrive because everyone wants to see other people make fools of themselves. The show is poorly produced and directed, evidenced in the way the same scenes are continually replayed which takes up about one half of the show. This season is the worst season ever—the people are all jerks—no one to root for....boring, boring, boring.

DOA (Dead on Arrival).Shows that will not survive beyond the spring and, if they do, it’s because the American public has taste up the kazoo.

Canterbury’s Law.
Great; another law show—this time with a woman with a back story. Her marriage is in trouble because she’s upset because her son was kidnapped three years ago and never found. Oh yeah, she had, or is having, or will not have an affair. I would guess that we would have to endure her nightmare every week. But the real problem is the writing and the story line are totally predictable and amateurish. Give us a break; find the kid, have an affair, cancel the show.

Can’t wait for The Office, The Tudors, Friday Night Lights, The Brotherhood, Rescue Me, among others.

Glebe out.

By Glebe,
Author of: Points http://www.glebespoints.com/
the relationship guide for people who don’t like relationship guides

Britney on South Park

Britney Spears will be appearing on CBS's How I Met Your Mother March 24 - but her face was also on televisions earlier this week.

The singer was featured on a new episode of Comedy Central's South Park Wednesday night. In the show, Britney decides to go camping in South Park, Colorado to escape her problems. The South Park kids try to take a compromising photo of her so they can earn money, and end up triggering Spears' suicide.



The rather tasteless episode appears to be an indictment of the celebrity news media, in fact blaming them for Spears’ recent troubles.

The cartoon is known for pushing boundaries, including using anti-semitic slurs and attacking Republicans for their role in the Terry Schiavo case. But what do you think? Did you like the Britney episode or do you think they took things too far this time?

March Madness Begins! UCLA, Kansas roll, Duke escapes scare

March Madness is officially underway. Sixteen games are in the books with forty-seven more to go. The two top seeds in the Midwest and West regions, Kansas and UCLA were both in action as well as the popular/hated Duke Blue Devils. Only two out of the sixteen games played yesterday featured upsets as number nine seed Texas A&M defeated number eight seed BYU 67-62 and number eleven seed Kansas State led be freshman sensation Michael Beasley defeated number six seed USC 80-67.

Both number one seeds dominated their weaker sixteenth seeded opponents as Kansas rolled to a 85-61 victory over the vikings of Portland State and UCLA toppled Mississippi Valley State 70-29. Number two seed Duke barely escaped the fifteenth seeded Bruins of Belmont as the Blue Devils blew a ten point second half lead to barely escape with a 71-70 victory. Duke guard Gerald Henderson scored the game winner as he drove down the length of the court and scored on a lay-up with six seconds to go.

Other teams advancing included Xavier, who came back after being down eleven to defeat the SEC champs Georgia Bulldogs. Michigan State, Stanford, Marquette, UNLV, Pitt, Purdue, Washington State, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, and West Virginia advanced as well. All of these teams will play their second round games on Saturday.

Highlighting the teams in action today is the number one overall seed North Carolina lead by Player of the Year Tyler Hansborough. Teams also playing their first round game today include Tennessee, Texas, Georgetown, and the Memphis Tigers, the number one seed in the South region. For more information, go to ncaasports.com for all the scores and schedule of play.

The Princess Bride Video Game! Yes, you read correctly!

CELEBRATE THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLASSIC HIT MOVIE THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH THE FIRST-EVER DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO GAME



The Princess Bride Game



Official Game Designed with Spectacular Animation and Challenging Gameplay for

Women Who Love the Movie and a New Generation of Tween Girl Gamers

Available Summer 2008

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Game Unveiled at the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco on February 18th and on the Official Princess Bride Game Blog

New York, NY, February 11, 2008 – As You Wish…Marking the first time the 1987 classic hit movie The Princess Bride will be brought into the interactive entertainment arena, digital entertainment studio Worldwide Biggies has created “The Princess Bride Game.” Combining spectacular animation with the best of casual, narrative and adventure gaming experiences, the downloadable Princess Bride Game has been developed for the fast-growing demographic of women gamers and a new generation of tween girl fans. The game will be unveiled at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, CA on February 18-22, 2008 at booth #338. Additionally, the Official Princess Bride Game Blog with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and special offers is now available at www.princessbridegame.com. The downloadable game will launch this summer on the site and on game portals for the suggested price of $19.95.

“The Princess Bride Game” is easy to start, addictive to play and challenging to master. Players will journey through the classic story to help the Princess and her True Love defeat the dastardly villains, survive the Fire Swamp, gather valuable inventory items, concoct miracle remedies, storm the castle, defeat Prince Humperdinck…and win the game! Along the way, players can act as and interact with their favorite characters from the movie, such as Buttercup, Westley, Inigo, Fezzik, Vizzini and Miracle Max. Additionally, they will compete for high scores and advance through dozens of levels in 5 Game Episodes, including As You Wish, Battle of the Wits, The Fire Swamp, Miracle Max and Storming The Castle.

“Worldwide Biggies is honored to bring one of the most popular romantic adventure movies of all-time to life for the first time as an interactive gaming experience,” said Albie Hecht, founder and CEO of Worldwide Biggies Inc. “We are confident that “The Princess Bride Game” will excite loyal followers as well as a whole new generation of fans, especially the growing number of women and girl gamers. Finally there’s an opportunity to actually play the movie. As a huge fan of The Princess Bride myself, I know fans will love the chance to finally fight the R.O.U.S.’s!”

Additionally, fans will find special offers and the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of “The Princess Bride Game,” by visiting the official Princess Bride Game blog, “Your Studio,” at www.princessbridegame.com/blog. “Your Studio” is the destination for Princess Bride fans, featuring exclusive interviews with members of the design and development teams, never-before-seen artwork, details about the characters and gameplay as well as “The Ultimate Fan Site”, hosting the definitive portal for Princess Bride content and online communities.

About Worldwide Biggies Inc.

Worldwide Biggies, is a new digital entertainment studio creating web-based intellectual properties for kids, families and young adults that are designed for additional distribution in the film, TV and licensing arenas. Worldwide Biggies launched its first multi-platform hit on Nickelodeon and Nick.com early last year with The Naked Brothers Band and has produced the Video Game Awards on Spike TV, which Hecht created during his tenure as the network’s president. In March of 2007, Worldwide Biggies launched www.worldwidefido.com a website dedicated to user-submitted dog videos – one of the most popular categories of web video. Worldwide Fido is “the place for the best dog videos on the web” with monthly contests and prizes in several categories. Worldwide Biggies has also partnered with TMZ.com to launch www.starvsstar.com an online celebrity fan community that features a celebrity fantasy league, a weekly video webcast and amazing Star Card artwork. Most recently, Worldwide Biggies' affiliated non-profit Shine Global was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature category this year for War/Dance, a documentary set against the backdrop of Uganda's 20 year civil war.

View the Princess Bride Trailer:

The Princess Bride Downloadable Game Trailer from PrincessBrideGame on Vimeo

Report - Jolie & Pitt's Twins Will Be Fraternal

Report - Jolie & Pitt's Twins Will Be Fraternal.... Angelina Jolie will give birth to twins in her late mother's native France, if the latest U.S. news reports are to be believed.

Celebrity magazine In Touch reports the actress and partner Brad Pitt are expecting a boy and a girl.

The couple has yet to confirm the baby news, even though Jolie's ever-growing belly suggests she's with child, and their publicist is offering a firm "no comment" on the latest reports.

According to In Touch, Jolie was overheard cooing about her unborn babies on the set of Pitt's new movie, Tree Of Life, in Texas, telling one pal the little ones are "kicking and moving".

A source tells the publication Jolie and Pitt were overjoyed when they heard they'd be having twins after a visit to their obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr.

Jason Rothbart last week (14Mar08).

The insider says, "Because she took fertility treatments to help her ovulate, her babies are fraternal. They're ecstatic. She can't wait."

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J.Lo and twins on People cover

New mom Jennifer Lopez and her twins are on the cover of the current People Magazine.

The issue, which will be on newsstands Friday, features twelve pages of photos of Lopez, her husband Marc Anthony, and their twins Max and Emme.

The 20 Worst Celebrity Tattoos!

Perhaps these stars should have thought a little harder before getting permanently inked with these designs.

Click here to view the list on AOL's Asylum!

Amy Winehouse Goes Naked For Charity Campaign

Troubled Amy Winehouse has posed for a nude photoshoot to raise breast cancer awareness among young women.

The Rehab singer appears naked in the April (08) issue of British magazine Easy Living after she stripped off for photographer Carolyn Djangoly.

In the black and white snapshot, Winehouse is captured playing a guitar, which covers her genitals, while two pieces of duct tape cover her nipples.

The 24-year-old isn't the only celebrity posing naked for the campaign - singer Sade and actress Helena Bonham Carter also removed their clothing for the picture project.

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Topless Audrina?!?!

Recently I was reading Splashnewsonline.com and they have apparently obtained topless photos of the Hills' hottie sidekick Audrina. They should be posted by Friday morning. Scandalous!! Check them out here

The new webkin?

The Doll company Herobuilers has come up with quite the toy. In excitement over the upcoming 2008 elections, they have created an eight inch Barack Obama doll. Unlike the real guy, the semi-scary mini version hopefully doesn't come with a guarantee to change the country. Jeremiah Wright not included. THANK GOD!

The new Gossip Girl

Apparently, Michelle Trachtenberg has signed a deal to appear in the CW show

The starlet is slated to play Georgina Sparks. According to the plot, Sparks will go to Manhattan, after her time in rehab, and will shake up the lives of the shows resident bad girl Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively)

Mischa Barton was supposedly being considered for the role, but she allegedly didn't get along so well with the producers and just used them for publicity.

We much prefer Trachtenberg. Mischa's real life plays out like it's own Gossip Girl, so who needs her on the show?

It looks like Trachtenberg is pretty lucky this year. She will be appearing in Kids in America, as well as Seventeen Again, where she stars with Zac Efron. Aweosme!!

Madonna rocky marriage denial

Madonna has vehemently denied reports her marriage to Guy Ritchie is on the rocks.

The 49-year-old pop star's representative issued a statement insisting the couple, who have been married for seven years, couldn't be happier following various reports they live separate lives and are on the verge of splitting.

Liz Rosenberg, Madonna's US spokeswoman, said: "I am delighted to confirm that Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ritchie remain happily married.

"Though they were in different countries recently - Madonna in the US promoting her upcoming album 'Hard Candy' and Guy finishing up post-production on his new film 'RocknRolla' as well as completing a Nike commercial and working on several scripts in England - the family are joyfully back together at home in London. All is well and wonderful in the Ritchie household."

Rumours suggesting the couple's union is in trouble have been rife for several months. They have not been pictured together since January 8, when on a trip to India.

Speculation intensified when Guy, 39, was noticeably absent from Madonna's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York.

According to reports, the couple - who have a seven-year-old son Rocco, an adopted son David, two, and an 11-year-old daughter Lourdes from Madonna's previous relationship - have been living like "brother and sister" rather than husband and wife and have even divided their London home into two separate living quarters.

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No Sex Tape for Sex in the City Star

The circulating and lurid video stills of Sex and The City star Kristin Davis are fake. A rep for Davis told Access Hollywood that "This is not a photo of Kristin Davis,” and that “There is no sex tape.”

Davis has been busy filming the highly anticipated Sex in the City Movie where she plays good girl Charlotte York Goldenblatt. Those interested in seeing Kristen Davis in a real “sex” tape should check out the film which is scheduled to be released May 30th.

UPDATE: TMZ is reporting that the pictures of Kristin Davis are real and were taken by a former lover, Eric Stapelma in 1992. They also claim that there aren't quite twenty pictures and that there isn't actually a sex tape. Davis’ rep still vehemently maintains that the pictures are fakes.

Soleil Moon Frye Gives Birth

Soleil Moon Frye, the thirty-one-year-old former Punky Brewster star, has given birth to her second child Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg. The baby weighs 8 lbs 6 oz, and was born Monday, March 18th in an LA hospital.

Frye and her husband Jason Goldberg, the thirty-six year old producer of MTV's Punk'd, have been married since 1998. They have a two-year-old daughter, Poet Sienna Rose Goldberg, who has reportedly already bonded with the new baby by talking to him while Frye was pregnant.

A rep has issues a statement claiming that "Soleil had a wonderful experience, and both she and the baby are doing great."

WANTED: Shia LeBeouf??

Apparently a warrant has been issued for Shia LaBeouf's arrest. Who would've thought Even Steven could ever get in trouble?

LaBeouf got a ticket February 18 in Burbank for a misdemeanor, which was unlawful smoking. He was scheduled to appear at 8:30 A.M. in court, but neither him or his lawyer decided to show- which means a bench warrant of $1,000 was issued for his arrest.

He was apparently smoking on the sidewalk outside of a gift shop when cops nabbed him.

Hopefully everything gets straightened out because we loved him in Transformers and Disturbia and want to see more!

What is up with Amy's face?!?!

What is going on with Amy Winehouse's face?

Does she really have impetigo? The people at TMZ.com talked to several Board Certified Derms and got the scoop. One of the doctors that they talked to said that she might have MRSA, which is a dangerous staph bacteria that's resistant to antibiotics

One of the other doctor's said that it's hard to tell from the picture because Amy has so much makeup on.

Another doctor said that he though the condition may be caused by drugs (who would've thought??)

Who knows what the disease actually is considering all of these experts have different takes. All I know is...if I was friends with Amy Winehouse, I would stay far, far, away for the time being!

Miley Cyrus Says Goodbye to Destiny and Hope

Miley Cyrus petitioned the Los Angeles Superior Court to officially change her name from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus.

As a baby, the fifteen-year-old Hannah Montana star was given the nickname “Smiley Miley” by her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and has been called Miley ever since.

Miley’s parents filed the papers last Friday requesting “to make her commonly used name the same as her legal name.”

Miley and Billy Ray are hosting the CMT music award ceremony together on April 14th.

Director Anthony Minghella Has Died

Anthony Minghella, the Oscar award winning director, died of a hemorrhage following a routine neck surgery Tuesday morning at Charing Cross Hospital in London. He was 54.

Minghella was the director for several acclaimed movies such as The English Patient, Cold Mountain, and The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Actor Jude Law, who starred in three of Minghella’s films and considered him to be a friend as well as colleague, made the following statement:

“He was a brilliantly talented writer and director who wrote dialogue that was a joy to speak and then put it onto the screen in a way that always looked effortless. He made work feel like fun. He was a sweet, warm, bright and funny man who was interested in everything from football to opera, films, music, literature, people and most of all his family.”

Vote for Sir Butterball!

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Well, if you're PCM's Ashley, you're entering your cat Sir Butterball, aka Buddy, in a contest of his own! Buddy (above) is competing to be named Philly radio station Q102's Cutest Pet. Several hundreds of pictures have been entered and thousands of votes have been garnered, but you can still vote all this week. Click here to vote for Sir Butterball, #327, and here to view all the contestants.

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