Kardashian Bought Pregnancy Kit During Honeymoon

Socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian isn't wasting any time in starting a family with new husband Kris Humphries - she was spotted buying a pregnancy kit during the newlyweds' brief honeymoon in Italy.
A fellow holidaymaker tells Life and Style magazine the Keeping Up With The Kardashians beauty was spotted buying the kit from a pharmacy in Arsenali on 25 August (11) - five days after she wed basketball player Humphries.

"The counter staff didn't know who she was, but we get Keeping Up With the Kardashians back home, so I knew that she was famous"

The happy couple honeymooned at the nearby Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi.
The holidaymaker, Brit Nick Jones, tells the publication, "She came on her own and bought two pregnancy tests. She didn't speak any Italian and looked a bit embarrassed. The counter staff didn't know who she was, but we get Keeping Up With the Kardashians back home, so I knew that she was famous".

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Multi-platinum Selling Group New Boyz Celebrate 5th Top 10 Song At Radio With Current Single 'Better With The Lights Off'

BURBANK, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Warner Bros. Records) Multi-platinum selling duo New Boyz, comprised of Ben J and Legacy, are celebrating their fifth consecutive Top 10 song at Rhythmic radio with their current single, "Better With The Lights Off" featuring R&B superstar Chris Brown. The duo has had tremendous success since they hit the scene in 2009 and have sold over 7 million singles to date. Fresh off of their explosive performance on the highly rated national television show America's Got Talent, "Better With The Lights Off" also recently premiered in the Top 40 pop chart. The single is charting on the Billboard Hot 100, is already over 100 million in audience and has sold more than 500,000 copies in one short month. This is not the first multi-platinum single for them; however, it further solidifies New Boyz as a group who has captured a loyal fan base and become a household name.
In other exciting news, New Boyz announce they are now managed by Nick Cannon's company NCredible Entertainment. The talented Cannon is also executive-producing a scripted movie, which is currently in development, for the group. The film is slated for theatrical release in 2012.
Their current album, Too Cool To Care, is in stores now and spawned three hit singles. The album's breakout single "Backseat," inspired by the international club scene, enlisted the help of electro-pop producers The Cataracs and their starlet Dev for a dance-floor banger which has already surpassed platinum status. In support of the album, the New Boyz, who were praised by LA Times for their "catchiness and charisma," have been added to the upcoming, ever popular Scream Tour.

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Jones Released From Hospital

Singer Tom Jones was released from hospital in Monaco on Tuesday (30Aug11) following a health scare over the weekend (27-28Aug11).
The 71-year-old Welsh crooner was forced to cancel a show at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo on Saturday (27Aug11) - the final date of his three-month tour - when he fell ill.
Reports suggested the It's Not Unusual hitmaker was admitted due to heart problems but his management later reassured fans the star was simply suffering from dehydration.

Sir Tom was released from hospital yesterday (30Aug11) and is now in very good health

After receiving treatment, the veteran singer is back in top condition again.
His rep tells the BBC, "Sir Tom was released from hospital yesterday (30Aug11) and is now in very good health".

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Settling a domestic disagreement

 

Mel Gibson agreed Wednesday to pay out $750,000 to his former girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, over the next five years, People reports. Grigorieva, 41, also gets to continue living in a Los Angeles home that belongs to the actor, 55. The couple will share 50-50 custody of their daughter, Lucia. Thus ends one of the ugliest tabloid dust-ups in recent memory, which kicked off when Grigorieva accused Gibson of domestic assault in 2010. The whole debacle culminated in the release, by Grigorieva, of several not-very-flattering tapes that featured an enraged, panting Gibson bellowing obscenities and abuses.

That’s the last anybody will have to, or even be able to, hear from either of them about the matter. Also under the deal: The parties are not allowed to publicly discuss each other or their relationship. Specifically, they cannot write books about each other.
The agreement settles a civil lawsuit that Grigorieva’s attorney had threatened to bring against Gibson over the alleged assault. Gibson settled the matter in criminal court last March, by pleading no contest to misdemeanor battery.
Special delivery
A son has been born to Alyssa Milano and her husband, David Bugliari, People reports . First kid for the “Who’s the Boss?” actress, 38, and her agent husband, 32, who were married in 2009. They’re calling him Milo Thomas Bugliari.
Out of the slammer
T.I. was released from federal prison in Arkansas on Wednesday, People reports. The rapper served 10 months for violating his parole on a 2007 gun conviction, after he and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested in West Hollywood, Calif., on drug possession charges in September. “The storm is over & da sun back out,” he tweeted after his release. “Welcome to the beginning of our Happy Ending!!!!”

On stork watch
Robert Downey Jr., 46, and his wife, producer Susan Downey, are expecting, the Associated Press reports. First child for the couple, who wed in 2005, but the second for the “Iron Man” actor, who has a 17-year-old son from a marriage, to actress Deborah Falconer, that ended in 2004.

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'Glee' cast may appear on Emmy broadcast, says Jane Lynch

 

Jane Lynch has revealed that the cast of Glee may appear together during the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast.

The actress, who will host the broadcast in Los Angeles next month, said that the cast of the hit Fox musical drama will be approached in the upcoming days about a potential performance during the ceremony.

"As of now, we're still putting together those pieces, I pitched a couple of ideas for the Glee cast, so I bet there will be an appearance," Lynch told Access Hollywood.

"We haven't finalised it and I don't want to give anything away. We've kind of been hunkering down with what the show is going to look like and what will be in it, but we will be reaching out [to the Glee team] very, very soon."

The 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards will air on September 18 on Fox.

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'The Voice' judge Adam Levine: "I'm not a fan of singing competitions"

Adam Levine has confessed that he is "not a fan" of musical reality shows.

The Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice judge said that the NBC competition differs from similar programmes as it is based on "positive reinforcement" rather than 'mocking' critique.

Levine told The Huffington Post in an interview: "I'm not a fan of singing competitions. I never have been. But there was something that rang true with The Voice. It's just a very sincere, honest show where we were allowed to speak our minds and be ourselves and help people along - in a real way.

"No one is being teased; no one is being mocked. It's all about positive reinforcement. We're dealing with a bunch of people who are all really talented to begin with."

Levine also rebuffed rumours that he and fellow coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton did not get along behind the scenes.

"I love everyone I work with, and I think that really shows. All the drama is kind of beneath us. We're not trying to create stupid tension on the show. Any tension that we produced was all fabricated. We all liked each other," the 'Moves Like Jagger' rocker insisted.

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Brown to Give Birth This Week

Former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown is facing an induced labour after her doctor ruled she must give birth this week (ends04Sep11).

The singer-turned-TV personality is so close to having her third child she's desperately trying every trick possible to help kick-start the delivery.
She told her Twitter.com fans last week (begs22Aug11), "OK, I have walked, had a hot curry, a bit of 'you no what' (sex), cried at a movie, bounced up and down on (a) work out ball, Still no labour, any ideas?" But, all joking aside, the heavily-pregnant star has been told she willneed to be induced if she has not given birth naturally by Sunday (04Sep11).

She tells Australia's Kyle and Jackie O Show, "I just had my doctor on the phone and he's given me some ultimatums which are good. "It's coming out this week, one way or another it's coming out this week.
It's called epidural and pain relievers! "Ideally I want it to come naturally, but I've tried everything. And itjust seems to be stuck and hibernating in there getting bigger and bigger, so it's coming out this week for sure".

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More Chart Records for Perry

 

Katy Perry has landed another chart record in America after becoming the first artist in the 15-year history of Billboard's Adult Pop Songs chart to land four number ones from the same album.
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) has jumped up a spot to number one on the new countdown to give her the record.
California Gurls, Teenage Dream and Firework also hit the top spot fromthe Teenage Dream album, while a fifth single, E.T., made it to number two.
Only rockers Daughtry and Nickelback have come close to Perry's record - the two groups have scored three number ones from the same albums.
Earlier this month (Aug11), Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) landed atop the Billboard Hot 100 mainstream chart, giving her a fifth number one from the same album.
She now shares that feat with Michael Jackson, who managed the high five in 1987 and 1988 with hits from Bad.
And the five singles from Teenage Dream have also topped Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making the album the only release in that countdown's 19-year history to boast the feat.

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Sheremet Weds in Simple Ceremony

 

LeAnn Rimes' ex-husband Dean Sheremet has wed for a second time.
Dancer Sheremet and the country star ended their seven year marriage in2009 following her affair with married actor Eddie Cibrian on the set ofa TV movie.
The former couple's divorce was finalised last summer (10), and the Blue singer went on to exchange vows with Cibrian in April (11).

Now Sheremet has found wedded bliss once again after marrying photographer Sarah Silver in a simple civil ceremony in New York on Tuesday morning (30Aug11).
He tells UsMagazine.com, "Everyone says I'm getting a second chance at love, but I think I'm just doing it right for the first time".
The groom wore a grey suit, while his bride shunned the traditional white wedding gown and donned a short, one-shoulder red dress for the nuptials.
Sheremet shared a short video of the newlyweds emerging from the City Clerk's office on his blog, alongside the caption, "Happy happy day..".

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Britney Spears 'thankful to father' for saving her life

 

Britney Spears reportedly believes her father saved her life.

The American singer had a public meltdown in 2008, when she shaved her head and attacked a car with an umbrella. She was put under a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold after refusing to hand over her children, Sean Preston now five, and Jayden James, who is four.

Britney's father Jamie Spears stepped in and arranged for her to be put under a conservatorship. It meant he and several others took control of her personal and professional affairs, and Britney feels the legislation helped her overcome her issues.

'Britney now recognises that if her father hadn't stepped in and taken the action that he had, well... Britney is now crediting Jamie for saving her life,' a source told RadarOnline. 'Britney is on top of the world right now. She is getting ready for the next leg of her world tour, which will be on September 22 in Moscow. Her father will be with her for some of the European performances, along with her mom.'

Britney was honoured with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday night. A number of dancers dressed in some of her iconic costumes ' such as the red catsuit featured in her Oops!... I Did It Again music promo ' and performed dance moves. Britney was seen laughing and pointing, although backstage she's said to have become emotional.

'Britney's relationship with her dad is in a very, very good place now. She was extremely emotional backstage before leaving for the VMAs and kept telling her daddy how much she loves him,' the insider added.

Receiving the accolade was particularly gratifying for the star as she was critically panned when she performed at the ceremony three years ago.

A hearing about the singer's conservatorship will take place today so financial details can be discussed. It's thought the arrangement will stay in place for a while longer, with speculation Britney may regain control of some of her affairs next year.

't's likely that Britney's business affairs will still remain under control of the conservatorship though, even if they determine that she no longer needs it for herself personally. The idea is that this will be a gradual transition for Britney to return to her life, on her own,' the source added.

Britney's boyfriend Jason Trawick is said to be delighted with her progress. There's been intense speculation the pair are planning to wed.

'f the conservatorship is lifted off Britney personally, well, it makes it a lot easier for Jason to propose. He doesn't want her to feel pressured, it will happen when the time is right,' the insider added.

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Love Hewitt Steps out With New Man

 

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has sparked speculation she's dating actor Jarod Einsohn after the pair was spotted enjoying a dinner date together.
The star was forced to deny she was romantically involved with The Bachelorette star Ben Flajnik earlier this month (Aug11), insisting she is "totally single".
But now Love Hewitt appears to have found a new man after she was snapped walking in Los Angeles with Einsohn's arms around her waist following a meal.
The pair, first spotted dining together earlier this month (Aug11), spent the evening eating at Japanese restaurant Katsuya before they walked to a waiting car as Love Hewitt smiled for the cameras.

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Kristin Cavallari among 12 celebs to hit ‘Dancing With the Stars’ floor

No longer engaged to Bears QB Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari is rushing into the arms of a dance pro.

The former star of MTV’s “The Hills” will be one of 12 celebs competing this fall on “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC announced Monday.

Also in the running during Season 13:

† Athletes Hope Solo (of the U.S. national soccer team) and Ron Artest (of the Los Angeles Lakers).

† TV talkers Nancy Grace (of HLN) and Ricki Lake.

† Singer Chynna Phillips of Wilson Phillips.

† Rob Kardashian, sister of Kim.

† Actors David Arquette and Elisabetta Canalis (George Clooney’s ex).

† J.R. Martinez, a wounded Iraq vet who’s on “All My Children.”

† Makeover whiz Carson Kressley.

† Chaz Bono, transgendered son of Sonny Bono and Cher.

One surprising omission: Screen star Ryan O’Neal, who had been the subject of recent “DWTS” rumors.

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Celebrity Big Brother's Brian Dowling would consider romance with housemate

 

Celebrity Big Brother presenter Brian Dowling has revealed that he is open to the idea of dating a housemate.
Dowling, who won Big Brother in 2001, joked that he might even sneak into the compound's camera runs to spy on the objects of his affection.
Asked if he would ever become romantically involved with a contestant, Dowling told the official website: "Never say never, especially if they're 6ft 2in and stunning!
"I heard one of the most beautiful men in the world was going in to the house, so I want to be a cameraman and bring back naked showers!"
Brian admitted that even though he is famous he has still struggled to find love.
He said: "I've never been successful with men.
"People say to me, 'You're famous and gay, you must get lots of sex!'
"But that never happened. I get into clubs, I get freebies, but the men, no! I started in kids' telly, so they don't see me in a sexy way!"

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A Star Is Born filming pushed back after Beyoncé announces pregnancy

 

Filming on Beyoncé's new movie A Star Is Born has had to be pushed back after the singer revealed she is expecting her first child.
Clint Eastwood's musical remake had been due to start shooting in February 2012, but insiders on the film told Deadline Hollywood that Warner Bros 'could push' the start date on the film.
It is also claimed the delay to the start of shooting will give them longer to find a suitable leading man after Eastwood failed to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to sign on.

Single Ladies hitmaker Beyoncé will take on the role previously held by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland in the 1976 and 1954 adaptations, and Janet Gaynor in the 1937 original.
She will play up and coming starlet Esther Blodgett, later Vicki Lester, who falls for a has-been rockstar.
Beyoncé proved her acting chops in Oscar-winning musical Dreamgirls in 2006, as well as portraying Etta James in Cadillac Records.
The 29-year-old singer announced at last night's MTV VMA Awards that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child together.

And today her former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland came forward to publicly congratulate her friend.
She told America's People magazine: 'I have known for quite a while, and she's happy, and Jay is happy, and that's all that counts.

'I think she'll be an incredible mother, because she's always been motherly. I think that she takes after so many traits from her mother. And I just think it's going to be so natural for her. Its natural for her now!'
Last night Beyoncé debuted her baby bump in an orange Lanvin gown and told the assembled press: 'I have a surprise!'
And the singer didn't let her pregnancy prevent her from bringing the house down with an energetic performance.
She cheered on Jay-Z, who performed new single Otis with Kanye West, before taking to the stage herself.
Arriving onstage in a purple glittery blazer and black trousers by Dolce & Gabbana, the mother-to-be said: 'I want you to feel the love that's growing inside of me.'

After a fabulous performance of Love On Top that attracted a standing ovation from the audience, Beyoncé ripped open her jacket and proudly rubbed her baby bump.
The cameras panned to the audience where Jay-Z was beaming, as his friend Kanye jumped up and down, smacking the father-to-be on the back and shaking him.
Beyoncé performed at the Roseland Ballroom in New York on August 14, and covered up her stomach with a sheath of fabric that draped lightly across her protruding bump.

The announcement comes after a stellar summer for the Grammy-winner in which she headlined Glastonbury and released another hit album, 4.
Beyoncé, who has won 16 Grammy awards, said in a recent  interview that she feels she has achieved enough in her career to settle down and make family a priority.
'When you're young - 18 or 19 - you have the energy and drive. That's the time to work as hard as you can,' she told the September issue of In Style.

'Now I'm a woman, and because I gave it my all, I can focus on my marriage.

'I can decide I want to have kids. I can be the mother I want to be and dedicate myself to my children.'
Beyoncé married rapper Jay-Z on September 4, 2008 in New York.

Speaking to Piers Morgan in June, she hinted: 'I always said I was going to have a baby at 30. I'm 29 now.

'But I also said I was going to retire at 30. So I don't know,' she said, adding: 'I am not retiring, I tell you.'

Pressed by Morgan she said: 'Only God knows, only God knows.'
Parents-to-be: Beyonce and Jay-Z married in an intimate ceremony in New York on September 4, 2008

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Tom Jones Hospitalised In Monaco

 

Singer Tom Jones is recovering in hospital after he fell ill and was forced to pull out of a concert in Monaco.
Sir Tom, 71, was expected to perform at the Salle des Etoiles as part of Monte Carlo's Sporting Summer Festival on Saturday night but withdrew, suffering from "severe dehydration".
He was rushed to casualty at Monaco's Princesse Grace Hospital for treatment.
A hospital spokesman said he was now in a stable condition.
In a statement on his website, the Welsh singer expressed "deep regrets" and apologised to fans.
"Sir Tom was ordered by doctors not to perform in Monte Carlo yesterday evening due to severe dehydration," the statement read.
"This was extremely disappointing for Tom, the band and all connected with the tour.
"This was the last date of a very successful three-month tour, where many of the shows were in locations that were in the throes of high summer heat."
Dismissing suggestions the star had suffered from a heart problem, it went on: "Sir Tom wants to relay his deep regrets for causing disappointment and inconvenience to all who would have come to enjoy his show last night.
"He thanks everyone for their understanding and support and hopes to see the fans in Monte Carlo again soon."

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Lady Gaga unfasten MTV Video Music Awards

 
LOS ANGELES: Pop star Lady Gaga opened the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday dressed in drag and singing her "You and I" while Britney Spears and Katy Perry took awards, but it may be Beyonce who stole the show.

The R&B singer whose hits include "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)" appeared visibly pregnant as she showed up on the red carpet outside the show, posing for photographers and outlining a baby bump with her hands under her long gown.

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Jessie Wallace's fiancé 'sent ex-girlfriend explicit pictures of actress': New claims emerge 24 hours before their wedding

Jessie Wallace's fiancé Vincent Morse has allegedly sent his ex-girlfriend an explicit picture of the soap actress.
Caterer Morse is accused of emailing a shocking photo of the EastEnders star to Karen Short in an apparent bid to lure her into bed earlier this month.
Morse is said to have accompanied the picture of Wallace, which showed her wearing a black basque and stockings, with the caption: 'This is what you will get x'.

New claims: It was reported today that Jessie Wallace's fiancé Vincent Morse sent an explicit photo of her to his ex-girlfriend

The shocking new claims have emerged just 24 hours before Wallace and Morse were set to tie the knot in a £300,000 star-studded ceremony this afternoon.
Businesswoman Short, who dated Morse for three years before the pair ended their relationship in 2005, claimed in the Daily Star Sunday newspaper that she had spent the night with Morse in December - when he was dating Wallace - and the pair have been exchanging texts and emails ever since.
She said: 'Vince and I met up as recently as December - I had no idea about Jessie. We spent the night together at a hotel.
'I was absolutely shocked. When I received the explicit photograph of Jessie from Vince last month I felt really uncomfortable. The photo was sent with the accompanying caption, "this is what you will get x".

Will it go ahead? Wallace and Morse's wedding was set to take place today at Richmond's Pembroke Lodge

'I rang Vince and asked him what he was playing at but he has a way of turning things around – he can be very manipulative.
'It was typical Vince. He is a risk-taker and definitely has a dark side.'
Short also alleged that Morse had emailed her on several occasions, as recently as August 5th, saying that he was having doubts about whether or not he could go through with the wedding.
One of the first emails apparently read: 'The last few weeks have taken their toll. Have not been together all week got back yesterday and she went nuts. I think I’m really done with the whole thing.'

Screen star: Jessie as Kat Moon in EastEnders alongside Shane Richie as Alfie Moon

After being comforted by Short, Morse then replied: 'I know let’s run away? X.
'To be honest I need a couple of days away with someone fun and sexy xxxx.
'As of a week ago it’s really been off but I’m only just admitting it to myself now xxx.'
Short has now warned Wallace not to marry Morse, adding: 'Don't do it, take some time and find out who you are marrying.'
These shocking new claims have emerged just weeks after a clearly smitten Wallace and Morse posed up at their engagement party, and the 39-year-old actress admitted her love for the caterer.
Wallace, who has been engaged three times, said at the time: 'Vince is my Mr Right. There’s been a huge gap in my life and I’ve had relationships but there was always something missing. If not one thing, loads of things missing. But Vince has got everything I’ve been looking for.
'I knew literally straight away I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him.
'I do believe there’s one person out there for you and the more time we spend together the closer we become, it’s like we’re one person. I never thought I’d see the day when I got married. I’ve never been this happy with a man before.'
Wallace's spokesperson said the actress was unavailable for comment today.

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Justin Bieber Brings Pet Snake to VMAs

Some stars bring their significant other, others bring their siblings or even their parents. Proving he marches to the beat of his own drum, Justin Bieber brought none other than his pet snake Johnson! Find out more after the jump!

Considering his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, conducted pre-show interviews for MTV, it was only natural that she interviewed the Biebs. According to RadarOnline she stated, “I’m here with the one-and-only Justin Bieber. Who are you wearing? Can you please talk about that?”
To which point the Biebs replied and showed his reptile friend in his hand, ”I have my snake. I have red pants and cheetah shoes.” Selena asked about the snake’s name and he mentioned the name is Johnson.

Then onward to more serious matters, she asked, “You’re up for Best Male Video. I wanna know, you’re up against Eminem and Bruno Mars. Do you feel a little nervous at all?”
As for his response, Justin said, “You know, I’m just excited to be in the category with such amazing people. I’m just happy to be here.” As they dished a little more and he added he was excited to see Beyonce, he leaned over to kiss her cheek as she stated, “Thank you so much. Thank you for hanging out, babe.”

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Honoring Aaliyah on the 10th Anniversary of Her Untimely Death

Tragically on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22, R&B singer, songwriter and aspiring actress Aaliyah Dana Haughton, was killed. Aaliyah, known worldwide by her single moniker, perished in a plane crash off the Bahamas after filming the video for the Hype Williams-directed "Rock the Boat," a single from her third, self-titled album.
A decade later, the music world still feels the ache, sadness, and vacancy left by the beautiful, incandescent and talented young angel’s shocking and untimely death. Aaliyah's career was aglow, and she was on the path to superstardom, paving the way for today’s young female chart toppers like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and others.
Aaliyah, whose first name means “exalted” in Arabic, dropped her first album Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number at the tender age of 14. Her introduction to the music scene was produced by mega-selling R&B crooner R. Kelly. The musical duo were rumored to have married when Aaliyah was barely 15 and Kelly was over 27.
The scandal surrounding the marriage issue was brought front and center when hip-hop magazine Vibe ran a story based on a single document.  Vibe declared that Aaliyah and R. Kelly had secretly tied the knot summer of 1994 in Rosemont, Illinois. In spite of Vibe’s article, there has been substantial information to the contrary stating that Aaliyah and R. Kelly had in fact never tied the knot.
For her sophomore outing, 1996’s One in a Million, the Brooklyn-born, Detroit-raised sensation collaborated with then musical unknowns Missy Elliot and Timbaland. Elliot and Timbaland were just getting started in the highly competitive producing and songwriting market. Shortly after One in a Million scored double-platinum, Elliot and Timbaland became hot commodities as a collaborative force and as solo hit makers, but Aaliyah was their musical muse and pairing, with her atributed to the status they acheived.
Aaliyah was the voice behind the flirty, fluid, heart-stirring and sexy hits, "We Need Resolution," "Back and Forth," "Try Again," "One in a Million" and "Are You that Somebody" (from the blockbuster Eddie Murphy film Dr.Dolittle).  Aaliyah uncovered another layer in her skillful arsenal by revealing and showcasing her acting chops in 2000’s Romeo Must Die and as a vampire queen in Anne Rice’s best-selling novel turned movie, 2002’s Queen of the Damned. Aaliyah was signed on to join the cast of the two Matrix sequels before her unexpected passing.

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X Factor 2011: Your verdict on tonight’s show

Another Saturday night, and another night of X Factor craziness! We had flirting and blushing, all thanks to Kelly Rowland. A marriage proposal that made us feel all warm and fuzzy. Two very surprised parents, crying boy band members, and blubfest sob story. Oh, and there was some singing, too.
The show got off to a flying start with the incredibly sweet and likeable Johnny. The 45-year-old gave us a bit of a Su-Bo moment, we automatically assumed he’d be a bit crap but he amazed us and the judges with a unique voice. We can’t see him making the live finals, but maybe the show will help the single singer find someone to share his bedsit with.

Next we came over a bit teary and fuzzy when with a mid-audition marriage proposal. Soooo cute.

Romance seemed to well and truly be in the air – and everyone was feeling the love for Kelly. 20-year-old Derry flirted with the Destiny’s Child judge and seemed happier about getting a kiss from his dream woman than he did about getting four yeses.

The flirting wasn’t over though, as Kelly got all hot and bothered when auditionee Perry lifted up his shirt to reveal a perfect six-pack.

We loved biscuit factory worker Craig, who shocked his parents by rocking up on stage and wowing the audience and judges with his version of Adele’s Hiding My Heart. Anyone else think that Craig had a similar voice to BGT’s Michael Collings?

Our favourite toe-curlingly bad audition of the night belonged to The Duos, who, after comparing themselves to Beyonce and Jay-Z droned along to If I Were A Boy. They were soooooo bad.

We also enjoyed the montage of deeply terrible group auditions – we had to watch with a pillow close by so we could silently scream into it when things got too dire. So thank goodness for The Keys. We can deffo see them making it to the judges’ houses at least.

The X Factor left us feeling a little weepy, ending the show with 19-year-old Misha. We thought she rocked, but did YOU think? In fact, what did you think of all the acts we saw tonight? Chat away in the comments box below.....

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X Factor newbie Tulisa Contostavlos: Don’t judge me!

 

Cheryl Cole's shoes were always going to be hard to fill, but Tulisa Contostavlos says it was only at boot camp that she felt accepted.
‘On my first day, it was as if I was being judged by the nation rather than being a judge,' she says.
‘But now I'm getting to meet the contestants and it all feels real.'
The N-Dubz star, 23, won over any remaining doubters on last week's show when she remained calm despite being bombarded with sickening abuse.
George Gerasimou, 19, turned on Tulisa after his failed audition, ranting: ‘If I knew dogs were allowed, I'd have brought my Alsatian along.'
Asked why she didn't punch him, Tulisa says: ‘Two years ago I would have.
'But I'm an X Factor judge now and I'm not allowed to!'
Kelly Rowland says George was lucky.
‘Tulisa has a temper,' she reveals.
‘That's what I like about her. It isn't unchecked, though - she can temper it herself.'

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Louis Walsh denies cosmetic surgery claims

Louis Walsh is back on our screens in The X Factor, and while he’s scrutinising the singing talents of all the wannabe pop stars auditioning, it would seem the whole country is scrutinising his face.

Since t

he new series of The X Factor kicked off, there’s been lots of speculation that Louis has had some help to look more youthful. Fans have suggested that Louis has a smoother brow, implying that the 59-year-old Westlife manager has had botox. However, Louis has denied the surgery claoms saying, "Other than my eyes, it's all natural."

If you remember, back in 2009 Louis did undergo surgery on his eyes to remove bags and smooth out some wrinkles. But pals of Louis’ back up the talent show judge’s claims that he’s definitely not had any work done, telling The Mirror, “The truth is he keeps himself in great shape.”

As well as the eye bag surgery, Louis had of course had his teeth fixed (we think Simon Cowell puts a dental clause in all X Factor judges’ contracts).

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Kelly Rowland: I’ve spent £50,000 on my X Factor clothes

 

She swears she isn't a diva, but Kelly Rowland certainly has expensive tastes - she's splashed out a whopping £50,000 on new outfits for The X Factor.

And the 30-year-old reckons her wardrobe budget's even bigger than Tulisa Contostavlos's.

The former Destiny's Child star says: ‘How much did I spend on my X Factor outfits?

'A lot! Definitely more than £20,000. I'd say more than £50,000.

'I just love nice clothes and I've been wearing heels since I was a kid.'

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Fall movie preview: More upcoming flicks

  Sept. 9

“Bucky Larson Born to Be a Star”: Nick Swardson wants to be an adult film star in this comedy written with his buddy — some guy named Adam Sandler.

Sept. 16

“Drive”: Ryan Gosling is a stunt driver for films who also does a few real-life heists on the side. He tangles with a mobster played by Albert Brooks and finds that his life and the life of his girlfriend (Carey Mulligan) are on the line.

“Straw Dogs”: James Marsden plays an L.A. screenwriter who moves to the Deep South with his wife (Kate Bosworth) and then encounters the locals, including Alexander Skarsgard.

“The Lion King 3D”: It’s Simba coming right at ya — in a bigger-than-ever circle of life.

Sept. 23

“Abduction”: Wolf pack, what wolf pack? Taylor Lautner hangs up his fur to join forces with John Singleton in the story of a young man who has been living someone else’s life when he finds himself as a little boy on a missing persons website. A team of trained killers targets him as he tries to unravel the past and deal with new love Karen (Lily Collins).

“Killer Elite”: Jason Statham is a member of Britain’s Elite Special Air Services who goes gonzo for revenge when his mentor (Robert De Niro) is kidnapped. Jason must go gunning for three assassins and their leader (Clive Owen).

“The Double”: Richard Gere teams up with some young blood (Topher Grace) to thwart annoying Russian assassins.

“Restless”: Gus Van Sant directs Mia Wasikowska (“Jane Eyre”) in the story of a terminally ill teen who falls in love with a boy (Henry Hopper) who likes to go to funerals.

Sept. 30

“Machine Gun Preacher”: Gerard Butler ditches drugs to protect Sudanese orphans.

“Margaret”: Kenneth Lonergan writes and directs the story of a 17-year-old high school student (Anna Paquin) who feels she played a role in an accident that killed a woman. The film, three years in the can, also stars Jean Reno, Matthew Broderick, Mark Ruffalo and Matt Damon.

“50/50”: Joseph Gordon Levitt plays a young man who finds out that he has cancer. He decides that his diagnosis has its upside, like hanging with his best buddy (Seth Rogen) and the chance that women will feel bad for him and thus “date” him.

“Dream House”: There’s nothing like co-starring in a horror film to bring love in real life. The film is about a couple (Daniel Craig and his new Mrs., Rachel Weisz) with two cute girls who move into one of those houses that has paranormal “issues.”

Oct. 7

“Real Steel”: Hugh Jackman goes into the boxing ring with a 2,000-pound humanoid robot that makes Mr. T look like a weakling. Hugh also reconnects with his son as they rebuild their own robot fighter named Atom.

“Wanderlust”: Did you think you’d escape the season without at least one Jennifer Aniston flick? Silly you, that’s never the case. This time, she stars with Paul Rudd as an urban couple who decide to live a more counterculture life. The film also stars Justin Theroux, her real-life main man these days.

“Texas Killing Fields”: Sam Worthington and Jeffrey Dean Morgan look into murders in the Lone Star State.

“The Way”: Martin Sheen plays a father who must go to France in order to identify and bring home the body of his dead son.

Oct. 14

“The Big Year”: Owen Wilson, Jack Black and Steve Martin star in the must-see sporting event of fall: bird watching. The guys must compete to find the rarest bird in North America in a comedy directed by David Frankel.

“The Thing”: Joel Edgerton (“Warrior”) joins Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ulrich Thomsen in this sci-fi thriller about an Antarctica research spot where an alien craft wreaks havoc and then everyone is suspected of being a little out of sorts.

Oct. 21

“Martha Marcy May Marlene”: Elizabeth Olsen makes a stunning debut as Martha, a young woman whose life hits the wall when she gets caught up in a cult led by a charismatic monster (John Hawkes).

“The Three Musketeers”: Logan Lerman is D’Artagnan, and he joins forces with more musketeers (Matthew Macfadyen and Ray Stevenson) as they swash and buckle their way to save the day and the French throne before war breaks out in Europe. And it all happens in 3-D!

“The Skin I Live In”: Pedro Almodovar directs Antonio Banderas in the story of a crazed plastic surgeon who experiments on a woman (Elena Anaya) held hostage in what’s billed as one of the most disturbing movies of the year. Try not to let anyone tell you the big secret.

Oct. 28

“The Rum Diary”: Johnny Depp returns to Hunter S. Thompson territory in this film of one of Thompson’s early novels about an American journalist living in Puerto Rico.

“Safe”: Jason Statham brings his toned and tanned self to the character of a former elite agent who rescues a 12-year-old Asian girl who has been abducted by the Triads. Suddenly, they find themselves in a standoff between the Russian Mafia and corrupt New York City politicians, proving there are days when it’s better to just stay in bed.

“In Time”: Justin Timberlake continues to dominate the big screen in his third movie of the year. This one is a sci-fi thriller directed by Andrew Niccol (“Gattaca”) where in the future humans are created to expire at age 25 because there are too many darn people in the world. JT is a factory worker and murder suspect who is on the run. Olivia Wilde plays his mother. We’ll do the math for you … she’s only 27.

“Anonymous”: It’s the film that asks that high school English class question: Did William Shakespeare really write all those classics? Rhys Ifans is Edward de Vere, the earl of Oxford, who wielded a mean pen but wasn’t in favor with Queen Elizabeth.

Nov. 4

“Like Crazy”: Felicity Jones is a London lass who falls in love with a guy from L.A. (Anton Yelchin) in college, and then they try to make their long-distance romance work over the pond. Good luck, kids.

“My Week With Marilyn”: Michelle Williams dons the platinum wig in a story revolving around Marilyn Monroe’s problems with Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) during the 1957 production of “The Prince and the Showgirl.” Julia Ormond plays Vivien Leigh.

“Town Heist”: High concept alert! Director Brett Ratner cast Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy as two guys working at a swanky apartment complex who steal $20 million from a swindler (Alan Alda) who loses other people’s money in his Ponzi schemes.

“Another Happy Day”: Ellen Barkin is back on the big screen as Lynn, a woman who must deal with her ex-hubby’s horrifyingly young-looking new wife (Demi Moore) at a family event.

“A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas”: There’s nothing like ushering in the holiday season with our favorite potheads just out of Guantanamo Bay prison. Harold is married and happy while Kumar is still unhappy until a mystery gift sends them on a crazy holiday adventure. Is there any other kind?

Nov. 11

“Jack and Jill”: Adam Sandler doubles his fun as a suburban dad and his annoying twin sister who is visiting for Turkey Day and won’t leave. The film also stars Katie Holmes and Al Pacino.

“Immortals”: Future Superman Henry Cavill is a man trapped by Greek gods (Kellan Lutz and Luke Evans) who must help them save Olympus and Greece from … Mickey Rourke. Olympus is doomed.

“Melancholia”: Just before the world has ended, Kirsten Dunst is a sad sack woman who is marrying her devoted fiance (Alexander Skarsgard) in this Lars von Trier drama that’s heavier than your mother’s stuffing recipe.

Nov. 18

“Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”: Gary Oldman is a spy in Britain who is joined by Colin Firth, Tom Hardy and Ciaran Hinds in this caper based on the John le Carre novels.

Nov. 23

“The Artist”: This black and white Cannes hit has virtually no dialogue, but it does have subtitles and a gorgeous score. Star Jean Dujardin won a best actor statute for playing a ’20s silent film star whose life changes when the talkies come in.

“Hugo”: Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield and Chloe Moretz star in a 3-D story that takes place in 1931 Paris, where an orphan boy is given an automaton by his late father. The inventor is Georges Melies (Ben Kingsley). By the way, this was directed by Martin Scorsese and is based on the 2007 novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret.

“The Descendants”: Alexander Payne directs George Clooney, Beau Bridges, Shailene Woodley and Robert Forster in the sometimes tragic story of Matt King (Clooney), an indifferent husband and father of two daughters, who must look back and forward when his wife is in a boating accident.

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'Horrible Bosses' actress Lindsay Sloane is expecting her first child

Another celebrity baby is on its way.
Lindsay Sloane, whose credits include roles onWeeds, Horrible Bosses, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Bring It On, is pregnant with her first child, People Magazine reports.
The actress, 34, who wed husband Dar Rollins in 2004,  is five months pregnant with a baby girl, she revealed.
Sloane  showed off her bump at the premiere of her latest film, A Good Old Fashioned Orgy, on Thursday, and talked about her baby, telling  Us Weekly although she's having a girl, she won't go overboard by dressing her in a lot of pink.
"Eh, I don't think so," said Sloane when the magazine asked if pink would be  her baby's color of choice.  "She'll embrace blue if need be!"
In any case, Sloane and her husband are "so excited" to be expecting.

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Child Actress Sybil Jason Dead at 83

Sybil Jason, Warner Bros.' answer to Fox's Shirley Temple in the '30s died Tuesday in Northridge, Calif., of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to the Washington Post.


Jason was born in South Africa and played the British vaudeville circuit before her time in Hollywood. Her film credits include 1935's The Singing Kid, in which she performed alongside Al Jolson, and Little Big Shot (also 1935). Though her popularity never eclipsed her supposed rival's, she did appear opposite of Temple in two pictures: 1939's The Little Princess and 1940's The Blue Bird, which turned out to be Jason's final film. The child stars remained friends even after leaving the motion-picture industry.

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SIMON COWELL AND STEVE JONES MIGHT SEE NICOLE SCHERZINGER NAKED

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My Big Fat Gypsy sleepover: Sally Bercow accepts new best friend Paddy Doherty's invitation to stay with his family

She may be out of the Celebrity Big Brother now, but her time in the house was not wasted.
In fact, Sally Bercow has made such a good friend in My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty that he has invited her to meet his family and stay with them.
Sally, who was evicted from the house last night, was shown on the programme tonight saying that she felt she had a real bond with the Irish fighter.
Talking to Paddy outside, Sally told him: 'The thing I'm most grateful in this house is meeting you, Paddy.'

My Big Fat Gypsy Sleepover: In footage of Friday from the Celebrity Big Brother house, Sally Bercow was seen telling Paddy Doherty she had made a real friend in him

When Paddy said that he wanted Sally to meet his wife and children, Sally replied: 'I want to come up and see your world, Paddy.'
And when Paddy insisted to Sally that she needed to stay a night to get the full effect of his world, she replied: 'I'd love to stay a night, I'd really love to.'
Sally also admitted she had found it difficult to be by herself during her time in the house. She told Paddy: 'It's quite weird for me being amongst all these people and still feeling lonely. I'm not usually lonely on my own, I like my own company, so it's weird.'

Last night was Sally's last in the Big Brother house as she became the first to be evicted.
But, after she had left the house, the housemates, including her new best friend Paddy, were quick to express their sorrow that she had gone.
Paddy said: 'Sally was a nice woman. my heart is in the right place. her husband is her life to her and her children are her life to her but she's a nice, nice woman, honest to God she is.'
Darryn Lyons added: 'She had an incredible amount of fortitude to do what she did and I admire her for that.'

Working it out: Darryn Lyons gets a hand from Bobby Sabel as he works out the shopping list

And Kerry Katona, who nominated Sally for eviction, said: 'I was really getting to know sally and the more I got to know her, the more I was starting to like her.'
Tonight's Celebrity Big Brother showed that while Irish twins Jedward are still grating on some of the housemates' nerves, it is actually Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff who is causing the most problems.
The arguments began when Darryn started rowing with Pamela for interrupting him while he was attempting to figure out how the house should spend their £500 shopping budget, a treat for passing this week's Wizard Of Oz task.

After Darryn shouted at her to be quiet while she was asking him to put cigarettes on the list, Pamela went to the Diary Room to complain about his attitude.
She explained: 'Darryn can be distant. I just keep smiling and being nice to him, there's nothing else to do. That little curve in your smile hopefully starts to straighten everything out.'
But after speaking to her daughter Hayley on her birthday, Pamela's mood seemed to lift, and she gave Darryn a hug as she left the Diary Room following the call.
 
Later on though, Tara complained to Kerry that she was getting annoyed with Pamela's attitude, and said that Pamela was bringing down the mood in the house.
The arguments continued further when Pamela and Lucien disagreed over a pack of cigarettes left for the house by Sally.
When Lucien offered Pamela a cigarette from the pack, she got angry with him, and said that she had been giving him cigarettes all week.
And when Lucien tried to explain that he was just having a joke with Darryn over the pack, Pamela wouldn't listen to him, cutting him off and refusing to let him finish his explanation.

But while most of the attention was on Pamela's antics, Jedward were still succeeding in rubbing some of their housemates up the wrong way.
Struggling with boredom, the twins came to the Diary Room to complain to Big Brother.
They said: 'They sleep all day and they drink all night. We'd rather be awake during the day and asleep during the night.'

Arguments: Pamela is not proving a hit with many of the housemates, including Tara Reid and Lucien

Drink up: Lucien distracted himself with a drink after having an argument with Pamela over cigarettes

So, to relieve the boredom, the dastardly duo came up with a series of pastimes to keep themselves occupied.
But the rest of the housemates had obviously realised that when the pair are left alone, they get up to no good, so mother-of-four Kerry was assigned as babysitter for the day.
However, her presence didn't stop the siblings messing around, with Edward spilling water all over the floor with his energetic bathtime.

Shut up! Amy was set a secret mission to drop five Shakespeare quotes into her general conversations

What are you on about? But her sudden spouting of the Bard drew suspicion from Paddy and Darryn

As the boys cleaned up their mess, John asked Edward if it had been worth it, to which Edward replied: 'Totally, it was completely worth it, and more.'
The programme also showed The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs set a secret task to drop five William Shakespeare quotes into conversations with her fellow housemates to win alcohol for the house that evening.
After admitting she had 'no idea' what any of the quotes meant, Amy attempted to casually mention them but raised suspicions with her sudden affinity with the Bard.
But she told Bobby: 'I really like William Shakespeare, my favourite book is Romeo and Juliet.'
However, Amy later admitted in the Diary Room: 'I just don't get Shakespeare. I tried to watch Romeo and Juliet but had to turn it off after five minutes because I didn't understand it - random.'

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Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly Split

 

Yankees star Derek Jeter, 37, and Charlie's Angels actress Minka Kelly, 31, have called it quits after three years together.

Kelly's rep confirmed the split to People magazine.

"They care about each other and it was amicable," a source told the magazine. "They're still friends."

Photos: All-Star Couples

Kelly, who has been in Miami filming ABC's remake of Charlie's Angels, was cheering alongside Jeter's family last month at Yankee Stadium when the shortstop got his 3,000th hit.

The couple, who tried to keep a low profile, were often the subject of engagement rumors and reluctant to talk about their relationship.

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‘Treme’ Actor Michael Showers Dies

 

 Actor Michael Showers, who played Capt. John Guidry on the HBO series Treme, has died. Authorities discovered his body floating in the Mississippi River near New Orleans on Wednesday. Showers’s body and the cause of his death are currently being investigated, but the coroner’s office has not yet answered any questions about the incident. In a statement on behalf of the show, Treme creator David Simon called Showers “a fine actor who contributed his talents to our drama in the warmest and most professional way.”

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Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend reach settlement of bitter dispute

Los Angeles Superior Court officials said in a statement late Friday that Gibson and Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva had reached a settlement after days of negotiation. Terms and

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend have reached a financial and custody settlement of a bitter dispute that spawned a criminal case and left the Academy Award winner's reputation damaged.

Los Angeles Superior Court officials said in a statement late Friday that Gibson and Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva had reached a settlement after days of negotiation. Terms and conditions of the settlement were not announced, but a hearing Wednesday will be held to discuss financial arrangements.

The equally contentious issue of custody of the couple's infant daughter will be handled in closed session, the court announced.

Gibson's spokesman Alan Nierob confirmed the settlement and said the actor-director appreciated the judge's help in mediating the case.

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Grigorieva spokesman Stephen Jaffe had no immediate comment.

The former couple have sparred for more than a year over custody and financial issues in a mostly-secret court proceeding in Los Angeles.

The "Braveheart" star was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery as a result of a January 2010 fight with Grigorieva and pleaded no contest earlier this year. The actor-director entered his plea in a way in which he admitted no guilt, and Grigorieva cannot use the outcome in a civil case.

The case became an international story after recordings of racist and sexist rants by Gibson were leaked to the celebrity website RadarOnline.com. Sheriff's officials took possession of the recordings as part of their criminal investigation, but Grigorieva's attorney announced in May that he would no longer seek to use them against the former Hollywood superstar in the custody case.

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