Rihanna Rocks MTV Mobile Bang

She was spotted with her girlfriends Rihanna in Milan, Italy earlier this week, and last night Rihanna took the stage at the MTV Mobile Bang Concert.

The “Take A Bow” hottie donned a black zip-up jumpsuit as she wowed the Italian audience with rousing renditions of her hits “Umbrella” and “Breakin’ Dishes.”

As for her love life, the Good Girl Gone Bad’s rumored boyfriend Chris Brown has said once and for all that he’s not going to discuss their relationship with the press.

He said, “Nobody wants to focus on what’s positive, they want to know about my personal life. Every interview I do, they’re like, ‘So, how are you and such and such doing?’ And I’m like, I don’t know you, why you all in my business? So that’s my take on it personally.”


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Mandy Moore Hops a Plane

Looking like a true indie scenester, Mandy Moore was spotted at LAX International Airport yesterday getting ready to catch a departing flight.

The “All Good Things” singer sported a black cardigan sweater overtop a white shirt with a black and white scarf paired with some vintage jeans and black plastic frame glasses.

Mandy recently broke up with boyfriend Ryan Adams, whom she had been dating since this past December. And according to the Cardinals rocker, it was all the media’s fault.

He told press, “I found the entire speculation and subsequent photographs and intrusions terrifying and only wish to live as normal a life as possible, so that I might always remain punk as f**k AND sober.”

And Adams only had good things to say about his ex. “Mandy is one of those genuinely sweet angelic people you wish to meet your whole life. I am grateful for our friendship and how it allowed us both to grow and learn more.”


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Paris Hilton Parties at CocoDeVille

Busily maintaining her socialite status, Paris Hilton was spotted arriving at Hollywood hotspot CocoDeVille nightclub last night ready to party.

The “Simple Life” cutie sported a sexy sleeveless peach party dress along with a pair of beige heels and a super shiny silver handbag as she exited her chauffeured car.

Regarding the recent reports that she’d moved into her boyfriend Benji Madden’s neighborhood, thus upsetting gal pal Nicole Richie, Paris has said they’re “SO NOT TRUE!”

On her MySpace Celebrity Blog, Miss Hilton clears up the rumors, saying, “I have my own home in a gated community in Beverly Hills. I was sick and tired of constant invasion of my private life. I feel so much happier and safer in my new home.”


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Shakira and Ingrid Betancourt: Parisian Pals

It looks like Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal aren’t the only celebrities living it up in the City of Lights. Shakira was spotted enjoying all that Paris had to offer earlier today (July 16) with Columbian political figure Ingrid Betancourt and her son Lorenzo.

The “Underneath Your Clothes” singer looked dashing in a black ensemble as she made her way out of the Hotel Meurice on her way to see the sights.

And it sounds like Shakira has a newfound fortune at her disposal after signing a 10 year contract with LiveNation. According to reports, the deal will encompass tours, recordings, sponsorship, and merchandise throughout the world.

The best part? Insiders are estimating that the whole package is worth between $70 million and $100 million, making Shakira one rich lady!

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Britney Spears: Hard at Work on New Album

It seems that Britney Spears’ summer is going to be filled with more than rest and relaxation… as her manager, Larry Rudolph, made a big career announcement on Tuesday - telling that the “Gimme More” pop star is hard at work on her yet-to-be-titled new album.

“Britney Spears is spending her summer in the recording studio, working on a brand new album,” Rudolph announced in a statement released by Jive Records. “She’s working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters, and we’re very excited about what she’s accomplished so far. No album release date has been confirmed yet.”

There were many rumors during the spring that Spears might be working on a new album because she had been spending time in the studio. But at the time, Rudolph insisted that it was “recreational.” But Rudolph said there was a reason behind the playtime, telling: “She’s the type of person who has the eye of the tiger.”

“She’s like, ‘I want to go to the studio because I want to have some fun’ and that’s what it’s all about. There’s no schedule, there’s no agenda, there’s no anything. She is just enjoying herself. She’ll likely wake up one day and decide she wants to do more than that. Whether that is a day from now, a month from now or a year from now or five years from now, I have no idea,” he added.

After spending a difficult year in the spotlight with two very well publicized trips to the hospital and an ongoing custody battle with her ex husband Kevin Federline, Rudolph said that Spears is feeling strong and back to her old self again. Last week, Brit filmed a video segment in Hollywood that’s expected to be part of Madonna’s upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour.

“She’s got people around her that really care about her and are there to point her in the right direction in respect to the things she should be concentrating on – her life. Britney is getting back in touch with Britney,” Rudolph said. “And she’s doing an amazing job at that.”

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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz: Lunch in LA

Though she’s getting further and further along in her term, Ashlee Simpson certainly isn’t taking this whole pregnancy thing lying down.

The “Little Miss Obsessive” songstress has been maintaining her usual active lifestyle as of late, and was spotted out and about with her husband/babydaddy Pete Wentz yesterday.

Spotted heading over to Los Angeles hot spot Café Med at Sunset Plaza for a quick bite to eat, the newlyweds/soon-to-be-parents looked to be in high spirits.

Mrs. Simpson-Wentz sported a black and white maternity top along with a pair of tight black leggings and black/silver flats, while her beau rocked a white t-shirt, red belted trousers and a black knit cap.

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Reese Witherspoon: Hard at Work in Paris

She’s had her fair share of leisure time and sightseeing, and earlier today (July 16), Reese Witherspoon was getting back to work with a photo shoot in Paris, France.

The “Sweet Home Alabama” sweetie was spotted the terrace of Hotel Crillon on The Place de la Concorde in the City of Lights in the middle of a high-fashion posedown, and she was looking stellar.


Miss Witherspoon sported a beautiful black corset dress as renowned celebrity fashion photographer Mario Testino burned through a few rolls of film.

Reese also donned an elegant red evening gown for another round of pictures before the shoot was over. She’s been in Paris all week with her boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal and children Ava and Deacon.

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Katherine Heigl Rocks Out With Coldplay

Proving her excellent taste in music, Katherine Heigl, joined by husband Josh Kelley, was spotted on her way into the Forum in Los Angeles last night to catch Coldplay in concert.

The “27 Dresses” cutie looked excited to be checking out one of the hottest bands in the world, sporting a black jacket, black trousers and a white collared shirt.

And the drama surrounding her decision to pull herself from the Emmys keeps on rolling. Now there are reports that her character on Grey’s Anatomy, Dr. Izzie Stevens, may be given a brain tumor in the upcoming season.

An insider revealed, “[Producer] Shonda [Rhimes]and the writers are pissed at her. It’s their way of screwing with her. She won’t know whether she’s going to live or die.”

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Ashley Tisdale Digs Shia LaBeouf

Celebrities are creatures of habit just like the rest of us. So it’s no wonder that Ashley Tisdale was, once again, spotted grabbing in icy coffee drink at her local Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf café this morning (July 16).

The High School Musical hottie sauntered out to her car, carrying her beverage and sporting a white-with-black-stripes shirt, designer jeans, and a pair of high heels.

And when it comes to a dream collaboration, Tizzie has one name on the brain- Shia Labeouf. She told press, “It’s my dream to work with Shia LaBeouf. I just think he’s an amazing actor. I love his comedy and his drama work.”

As for the new doll made in her likeness, Ashley is a bit apprehensive. “It’s definitely weird seeing yourself as a Barbie. But they’re cute, and I was a big Barbie fan growing up.”

When asked about her handling of her meteoric rise to fame, Tisdale answered, “I live my life the way I would normally. When I’m at home, I like to be with my family and my friends. The whole paparazzi thing gets annoying at times. They always want to feed on the negatives, and twist things. But over the years, I’ve gotten a really thick skin. I try not to pay much attention to it.”

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Michael J. Fox: Returns to television

Michael J. Fox: Returns to television

Actor Michael J. Fox is coming back to the world of television and entertainment. Michael, who has been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, will return to television sometime during next spring. He will appear as a guest artist on famous action drama titled ‘Rescue Me’. The confirmation of the news came from a representative of FX cable network on Tuesday.

Details about Michael J. Fox’s news have been inferred from varied sources. According to John Solberg, FX’s spokesman, forty seven year old actor is going to portray the paralyzed boyfriend of the ex-wife of the main character, New York City firefighter Tommy Gavin. Tommy’s character is played by Denis Leary.

Canadian-born Michael J. Fox has signed on to appear in four episodes of the upcoming fifth season, starting with a premiere episode in the spring.

"It's terrific news, he's a phenomenal actor." "He and Denis have been friends for a long time and it's a great fit and should be very funny as well," added Solberg.

Michael J. Fox has made his last appearance on prime-time television in the year 2006 for an Emmy-nominated turn as a corporate executive with lung cancer in 6 episodes of the ABC courtroom drama titled "Boston Legal."

Fox has achieved much fame and fortune during 1980s as the politically conservative teenager Alex Keaton on the popular TV sitcom "Family Ties" and also as the star of the time-travel movies "Back to the Future".

Michael J. Fox later starred as a deputy mayor on the ABC comedy’s "Spin City." But he opted out of the series in May 2000, by saying that he wanted to dedicate his time to find a cure for Parkinson's disease and to leave the show on his own terms, before the illness caused harm to his body.

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Josephine Baker: Honored with stamp

Josephine Baker: Honored with stamp

The US Postal Service (USPS) has taken the decision to honor Josephine Baker, the famous chanteuse from African-America, with a stamp of her own. News was revealed on Wednesday. Last year USPS has lost a legal battle after it refused to mail postcards with a topless image of Baker.

Reporters have thrown more light on this news on Josephine Baker. Her image is part of a commemorative series of US postage stamps that has honored classic black cinema. As per schedule the stamp will be unveiled at a ceremony in Newark, New Jersey on Wednesday.

The stamp reproduces a poster from the French film "Princess Tam-Tam" that was released in the year 1935. It featured this sultry star with her bosom covered.

They serve as "invaluable pieces of history, preserving memories of cultural phenomena that otherwise might have been forgotten," added Delores Killette, Vice President of USPS in a statement on Tuesday.

"My adoptive mother, whose theme song was Two loves Have I, my Country and Paris,' would be delighted, thrilled and deeply moved by this wonderful tribute to African-American culture," Baker's adopted son Jean-Claude Baker said in the statement.

After a protracted but eventually triumphant free-speech battle supported by the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), son of Josephine Baker was given the permission in May 2007 to mail as many as fifteen thousand postcards to patrons of "Chez Josephine." It is the name of his restaurant in New York that he has started almost twenty two years ago in honor of his adopted mother.

"My adoptive mother, whose theme song was Two loves Have I, my Country and Paris,' would be delighted, thrilled and deeply moved by this wonderful tribute to African-American culture." This is the comment of Baker's adopted son Jean-Claude Baker.

The USPS had refused to accept and mail the cards, which portrayed a 1926 watercolor painting by Henry Fournier thereby depicting Baker as a topless Follies-Bergere dancer, as "pornographic" item. NYCLU has made this complain.

But the Baker son remained unperturbed. Eventually he earned his right to send the cards and an apology from the USPS.

While interviewing the reporters of a popular news agency Josephine Baker’s son said , "If it had been a photo of Josephine, a black and white photo, there would not have been a case, but it was a work of art, by an artist, and I knew that I had a legal right (to send it by mail) in the United States."

Josephine Baker was born in the year 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri, where she faced discrimination. Even in theaters she was humiliated as blacks were barred from sitting in the same areas as whites.

After achieving fame in Europe she time and again returned to the United States to support the civil rights movement, and also has joined the Reverend Martin Luther King at the milestone 1963 march on Washington.

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Bo Derek: Appointed as commissioner of CHRB

Bo Derek: Appointed as commissioner of CHRB

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of well-known actress and animal rights activist Bo Derek on Tuesday as commissioner of the California Horse Racing Board.

The 51 year old Bo Derek has been appointed to fill one of two vacant posts on the CHRB. The position and remuneration of $100 per diem are yet to confirm by the State Senate.

Bo Derek has served as spokeswoman for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act since 2003 and has owned Bless the Beasts since 2000. She has served as chairperson for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Rehabilitation Special Events since 2000. Additionally, Derek has been appointed as the special envoy of the Secretary of State on Wildlife Trafficking and has served on the board of WildAid and the Galapagos Conservancy, Ecuador.

Bo Derek also wrote the book "Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses".

Bo Derek will attend her first board meeting on Thursday at the Del Mar racetrack. She will join Jerry Moss, the co-founder of A&M Records and a prominent horse owner, on the board.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also appointed writer and TV producer David Israel as commissioner, whose credits include "The Untouchables" and "Midnight Caller".

The racing board of seven members supervise horse racing and parimutuel wagering at racetracks in California, enforce laws and regulations.

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Britney Spears: Child custody hearing gets postponed

Britney Spears: Child custody hearing gets postponed

There is a long way to go for Britney Spears, the pop diva. The latest court hearing in the custody case of Britney Spears' children has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Friday. On Tuesday a court official has made this announcement.

More news about Britney Spears has been inferred by the reporters. According to them, the attorneys of Spears need to appear in court for further hearing on custody and visitation rights regarding two children of the singer with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Although a court official has confirmed about the rescheduling of the hearing, no further explanation is yet to be forwarded. According to a report of a newspaper magazine, the settlement talks were underway.

Last month Federline's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said that the case was set for a custody trial that is going to start from August 25.

Britney Spears, one of the most successful pop stars of her generation, has been locked in the custody saga with Federline since the couple got separated in the year 2006.

Last October Spears’ access to her children was restricted when r she reclined to undergo random drug testing as demanded at an earlier hearing where the court brought out the rule that she was a "habitual and continuous drug user."

Britney Spears shot to superstardom in late 1998 with her debut album "Baby One More Time." This was followed by another hit in the following year. It is titled as “Oops! ... I Did It Again."

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Natalie Cole: Diagnosed with hepatitis C

Natalie Cole: Diagnosed with hepatitis C

Singer Natalie Cole, who was awarded with Grammy, has been diagnosed with hepatitis C. Her publicist has flashed this news on Wednesday.

Details about Natalie Cole’s condition can be known from the statement of the publicist. As per this statement the disease was discovered during a routine examination. It was caused due to use of drugs few years ago.

"I've been so fortunate to have learned so much from my past experiences," "I am embraced by the love and support of my family and friends; I am committed to my belief in myself and in my abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination. This is how I intend to deal with this current challenge in my life." Natalie Cole put forth this comment in a height of emotion.

Dr. Graham Woolf, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA/Cedars Sinai Medical Center also was available for opinion about Natalie Cole. He said that Cole has had a "terrific response to her medication and is now virus negative."

Further he said,"This gives her an increased chance of cure." "But, she has also suffered significant side effects from the anti-viral medicine, which is the only FDA authorized treatment for hepatitis C. Her side effects include fatigue, muscle aches and dehydration but she is recovering from these."

Fifty eight year old Natalie Cole, the proud daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, has had a successful career thereby selling millions of records over the years. She also has planned to release "Still Unforgettable." It is the follow-up of Grammy-winning CD "Unforgettable ... With Love." Being released in the year 1991 Natalie Cole has made an attempt to remake some of unforgettable songs of her father in the month of September.


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Delta Goodrem: Looks for American stardom

Delta Goodrem: Looks for American stardom

Australian pop star and soap actress Delta Goodrem, who is already famous in Australia, is now trying to become successful in America.

While many stars have failed to match their international success in the United States, the 23 year old Delta Goodrem has released her U.S. debut album "Delta" on Tuesday.

She is following the footsteps of her role model and fellow Australian Olivia Newton-John.

Delta Goodrem said in an interview, "Olivia's been an incredible guiding light with me. She's always given me really great advice. She's beautiful and we have a beautiful friendship".

Her latest album, Delta, has scored only a handful of US reviews, but she has found a friend in celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, who said that her first single "In This Life" was "deelish".

Billboard's Chuck Taylor wrote: "With successes from Leona Lewis, Katy Perry and Natasha Bedingfield proving that the public hungers for quality female pop, timing is a bull's-eye for Goodrem's deliciously tasteful U.S. bid".

Delta Goodrem has performed a duet "Right Here With You" with Newton-John at Los Angeles Gay Pride celebrations in June.

"Delta" is her third studio album and U.S. debut. It was released in Australia last year, hitting No. 1. She described the album as having a "theme of letting go, of moving forward, of believing again in this life".

Delta Goodrem's fiance Brian McFadden, who is an Irish singer has also wrote half of the songs on "Delta".


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Mel Gibson: Exempted from editor's complaint

Mel Gibson: Exempted from editor's complaint

Actor Mel Gibson has got time to relax and enjoy. The scribe suing Mel Gibson for deception over a ‘royalty dispute’ that is associated with ‘The Passion of the Christ’ has issued an amended lawsuit on Monday. Such a step was taken after it was found that the original complaint "lacked specificity" and was taking a "chain letter" approach.

Details about Mel Gibson’s news have been gathered from quite a number of sources. According to them, Benedict Fitzgerald, who along with Mel Gibson has written down the Passion screenplay, files a suit against the filmmaker in the month of February for $10 million. He claimed that he was more or less forced to accept less than normal fees for working on the script. He did so when Mel Gibson told him that the film’s budget was very small and that Mel himself would not be taking any proceeds until he would remuneration for the crew members.

However the film made a profit of 600 million dollars worldwide.

In self defense the lawyers of Mel Gibson is trying hard to nullify six of the nine allegations leveled at him from Fitzgerald's suit.

According to the ruling of judge in the month of May all the financial records pertaining to the Passion's budget and box office will be kept secret. It would be made available only to each side's counsel.

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