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Fergie named Billboard's Woman of the Year October 28, 2010 | Comment on this article

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dutchess is being crowned “Woman of the Year” by Billboard magazine. Fergie will be given the honor on Dec. 2 at a ceremony in New York City. The only female member of the Black Eyed Peas says she’s “humbled” to accept the award and called it a “great career... Read More

'True Blood' star ‘go to guy' for panther work

October 28, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) —“True Blood” star Ryan Kwanten says he’s the “go to guy” when a production calls for working with panthers though he has a healthy fear of them. Real panthers were used in the HBO series, and Kwanten said Thursday he was supposed to work with a panther in his new Australian... Read More

Garth Brooks to play benefit for Nashville flood

October 28, 2010 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — County music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood said Thursday they will play a concert in December to benefit flood relief in middle Tennessee. Brooks made the announcement during a news conference Thursday morning at the state capital that was attended by Gov. … Read More

Billy Ray Cyrus and wife announce divorce

October 28, 2010 Billy Ray Cyrus and wife announce divorce NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Ray Cyrus and wife Tish are ending their 17-year marriage. The parents of teen sensation Miley Cyrus have filed for divorce. In a statement released Wednesday, the pair said it was a “very difficult time for our family.” They... Read More

Sheen leaves hospital after NYC hotel outburst October 28, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Sheen was briefly hospitalized Tuesday after security at the Plaza Hotel called police to report he was disorderly and had broken furniture in his room, police said. His publicist blamed an allergic reaction to medication, and said the actor was discharged Tuesday evening and on... Read More

Mariah Carey announces she's pregnant

October 28, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey is going to have to add lullabies to her repertoire. The superstar singer confirmed on NBC’s “Today” show Thursday that she and husband Nick Cannon are expecting their first child. Carey says the baby is due in the spring. … Read More

Madonna to open string of gyms, starting in Mexico

October 26, 2010 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pop singer Madonna is opening a chain of fitness centers around the world to be known as Hard Candy Fitness global gyms. A partnership between Madonna, her manager and New Evolution Ventures plans to open the first gym in a posh neighborhood in Mexico City on Nov. … Read More

NYPD called to Charlie Sheen's hotel

October 26, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Sheen was hospitalized Tuesday for a psychiatric evaluation after a woman called police to say the star was throwing furniture and yelling in his room at The Plaza, a law enforcement official said. Police were called to the room at about 2 a.m.… Read More

Lindsay Lohan avoids jail, ordered back to rehab

October 25, 2010 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Lindsay Lohan sidestepped another jail stint Friday when a California judge sent the 24-year-old troubled starlet back to rehab, telling her she was an addict and faced jail time if she relapsed again. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden S. … Read More

Usher still has hard feelings toward mom

October 06, 2010 Usher and his mother have reconciled, but he still wishes she hadn’t boycotted his wedding three years ago. In an interview published in the October/November issue of Vibe magazine, the 32-year-old says he was “very disappointed” that his mother decided not to witness his marriage to his former... Read More

An inkling of love for Von D and James

October 05, 2010 Love is in the air for tattoo-covered couple Jesse James and Kat Von D. The pair has been spotted all over Hollywood hand-in-hand, despite the fact that James recently moved his family to Texas to be closer to ex-wife Sandra Bullock, who also has a home in the Lone Star state.… Read More

Is this the video that came between Bristol and Levi? October 04, 2010 A domineering mother, an angry slap in the face and a run-in with the law all combine to (possibly) end a young romance in this exclusive premiere of Brittani Senser’s “After Love” video, which costars Senser and noted Playgirl model Levi Johnston as her beau.… Read More

Perez Hilton losing weight, gaining website

October 04, 2010 Perez Hilton is losing and gaining — losing weight and gaining a website, that is. After dropping more than 60 pounds over the past three years, the celebrity blogger is launching a fitness-focused site Monday called FitPerez.com. “It’s an organic next step for me,” said the 32-year-old, whose... Read More

Kanye West makes SNL history October 04, 2010 It’s the first time in 36 seasons that a performing artist has changed up the standard issue black stage– Kanye West rocked in a red leather suit against a whited-out back-lit backdrop. … Read More

Goodbye, Elmo. Hello, Homer.

September 27, 2010 Coming on the heels of all that was Cleavagegate, when Katy Perry’s “Sesame Street” appearance was bagged because of her offensive cleavage, it’s been announced that Perry will be hanging out with Homer, Bart and the gang in Springfield during a holiday-themed episode of “The Simpsons.” But rather... Read More

Portia de Rossi now Portia DeGeneres

September 23, 2010 Portia de Rossi has officially taken wife Ellen Degeneres’ last name. A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner granted De Rossi’s request to take the last name of her partner during a closed hearing Thursday. The television star will now legally be known as Portia Lee James DeGeneres.… Read More

Katy Perry: too hot for Sesame Street!

September 23, 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry’s cleavage is fine for Russell Brand — not so for Elmo and Sesame Street. Katy Perry is seen in this AP photo. Sesame Street pulls Katy Perry from show The children’s show says it won’t air a taped segment featuring the “California Gurls” singer and Elmo.… Read More

Shania Twain to write autobiography

September 23, 2010 Shania Twain is ready to talk about her recent divorce — and she’ll do it in her autobiography. Of course, Twain will discuss much more than her recent split with music producer Robert “Mutt” Lange. The country superstar announced Wednesday that her book will talk about her difficult childhood,... Read More

No Paris in Japan

September 22, 2010 AP– Paris Hilton canceled her Asia tour and returned home when she was denied entry at Tokyo’s airport Wednesday following a drug violation in the U.S. — running afoul of strict Japanese laws that have tripped up celebrities from Paul McCartney to Diego Maradona.… Read More

Jonas brother spends time in new ZIP code

September 21, 2010 He’s always up for a new challenge, and Joe Jonas is about to take on the world of West Beverly High this fall. According to Gossip Cop, the “Burnin’ Up” singer will be starring as himself in an upcoming episode of “90210.” Jonas will be escorting Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) to a magazine... Read More