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Sandra / Sky News:
Victoria Beckham's American dream has come true - she will appear as a judge on American Idol, her spokeswoman has confirmed. — The former Spice Girl has agreed to make a “one-off appearance” on the hit US talent show, according to her publicist. — Posh will join fellow judges Simon Cowell …
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Victoria Beckham to Be Guest Judge on American Idol — As the dust settles on the shocking departure of Paula Abdul, 47, from next season's American Idol, now comes confirmation from Victoria Beckham's publicist that the former Posh Spice, 35, will make a “one-off appearance” …
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Abdul — Simon ‘Misses Me Already’ — It hasn't even been 48 hours since she quit “American Idol” — but Paula Abdul claims Simon Cowell is already missing her like crazy! — The ex-judge was at JFK yesterday, where she called the situation “overwhelming” — but insisted the drama …
Joal Ryan / E! Online:
Paula Abdul Exiting Idol? Yeah, Right — It's February 2010. The first singer from American Idol's first live show of the season—let's call him Obligatory Husky Guy (Who Can't Decide If He's Country or Pop)—has hit his last shaky note. Ryan Seacrest leads the poor fellow to face the judges.
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Natalie Trombetta / Daily Mail:
Victoria Beckham lands dream role as new America Idol judge — In the wake of Paula Abdul's surprise exit from American Idol, Simon Cowell has called on a old friend to join him on the judging panel - one Mrs Victoria Beckham. — The former Spice Girl has so far agreed to make one guest appearance …
Dotson Rader / PARADE Magazine:
Brad Pitt on Gay Marriage, Smoking Pot and ‘Real Love’ — In this week's issue of PARADE, Brad Pitt talks about his decision to become a father, why he won't marry Angelina Jolie and the risks he'll take for love. Check out the excerpts below, then visit Parade.com on Friday (Aug. 7) for the full interview.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer Are Engaged! — It's true love for True Blood couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. The two are engaged to be married, reps for both actors on the HBO vampire series confirm to PEOPLE exclusively. — No further details were available.
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Carson Walker / Associated Press:
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler falls from stage in SD — RAPID CITY, S.D. — Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was airlifted to a hospital after falling from stage during a concert at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in western South Dakota. — Tyler, 61, fell while entertaining the crowd by dancing around …
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Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Hudgens: The Real Story on Latest Nude Pics — Didn't Vanessa Hudgens learn her lesson about taking naked photos of herself with a camera phone? — With another batch of racy pics of the 20-year-old High School Musical star hitting the web today, Ms. Hudgens finds herself facing Nudie Controversy 2.0
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Phil / Egotastic!:
New Vanessa Hudgens Nude Pictures!!! — Now this is a great way to wake up (yes, I woke up pretty late today)! You have got to check out these new Vanessa Hudgens nude pictures. It would seem that she hasn't learned her lesson from the last time we saw Vanessa Hudgens nude, but that's why this is so awesome!
Hollywoodreporter / The Hollywood Reporter:
A new world for a ‘Brave New World’ — Ridley Scott is going back to the futurism. — The director who helmed “Blade Runner” will take on one of the most highly regarded dystopian works of literature, Aldous Huxley's “Brave New World.” — The project has been set up at Universal …
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Mary Beth Quirk / OK! Magazine:
OK! Exclusive Photos: Kimora & Djimon's Baby Bliss — “I just never thought it could be this good,” Kimora Lee Simmons coos to OK!. The 34-year-old Baby Phat CEO and Style Network star has every reason to be in love with life: her career is superhot right now, and she and her husband …
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
Sharon Stone Bares All at 51 — At 51 years old, the actress poses topless for the cover of French magazine Paris Match. — This is not the first time the star has shown some serious skin. She famously gave fans an eyeful in 1992's Basic Instinct and has made multiple red carpet appearances in sheer gowns.
Access Hollywood:
Ashley Olsen: 'I Look At Britney & I'm Surprised I Didn't End Up Like Her' — Ashley Olsen,Britney Spears,Young Hollywood,TV,Style — Ashley Olsen says she's surprised that her early rise to stardom didn't lead her down a path that many of her Hollywood colleagues have taken - particularly Britney Spears.
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Chris Brown's sentence for beating up Rihanna delayed by judge — A Los Angeles judge postponed sentencing singer Chris Brown on Wednesday, saying she wants documents guaranteeing he'll do roadside cleanup or other hard labor for beating up Rihanna. — Judge Patricia Schnegg told the R&B star …
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EXCLUSIVE: Kevin Federline's Seven-Figure Weight Loss Deal — With his filled-out physique getting a lot of attention lately, Kevin Federline may have found a way to get some more buck for his diet bang. A source tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that the former Mr. Spears has been offered …
People.com:
Meet Molly Ringwald's Twins! — Molly Ringwald, her husband Panio Gianopoulos, their twins Adele Georgina and Roman Stylianos (in blue) and daughter Mathilda Ereni — Molly Ringwald isn't logging much sleep these days - and she couldn't be more delighted about it.
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TMZ.com:
The Search for the Next Billy Mays — It'll be hard to find anyone to fill that blue shirt quite like Billy Mays — but the marketing company behind Mighty Brand products is prepping a nationwide search for a new pitchman to take his place. — Media Enterprises tells us the hunt …
Katherine / Style News:
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK: Katharine McPhee Goes Blonde for Her New Album — Ellen von Unwerth — Katharine McPhee is a born brunette, but for the cover shoot for her new album Unbroken, which hits stores October 6, the singer is trading her long brown locks for a sexy platinum shag — and she's sharing the look exclusively with PEOPLE.
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TMZ.com:
Tom Sizemore Popped for Domestic Violence — It's been 70 days since his last arrest — and actor Tom Sizemore is already back behind bars! — TMZ has learned the former “Black Hawk Down” star was arrested in L.A. late last night after an argument with a woman allegedly became physical.
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Eric Bana is so hot, Barbara Walters begged him to get naked — Eric Bana has been promoting his supporting role in Funny People, and doing some early promotion for his lead role in The Time Traveler's Wife, which will be out in November. He only did a couple of interviews before Funny People release …