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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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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 …
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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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Joal Ryan / E! Online:
Paula Abdul Exiting Idol? Yeah, Right
Paula Abdul Exiting Idol? Yeah, Right
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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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Steven Tyler Goes Down — The Video! — This is what happens when you're livin' on the edge — sometimes you fall off of it! — 61-year-old Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler tried to entertain crowds with a crazy, spinning chicken dance last night in South Dakota — and ended up flying off the stage.
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Steven Tyler Airlifted to Hospital After Fall
Steven Tyler Airlifted to Hospital After Fall
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John Hughes Dies — John Hughes has died of a heart attack. — Hughes suffered the heart attack while taking a morning walk during a trip to NYC to visit family. — He directed such hits as “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.” — He was 59.
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Kate Schweitzer / Us Weekly:
First Peek! Dustin Diamond's Tell-All Book Cover — Screech is back! — Nearly a decade after he last played Samuel “Screech” Powers in Saved by the Bell, Dustin Diamond is writing a tell-all memoir about his days at Bayside. — The book, titled Behind the Bell, hits shelves Sept. 29.
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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.
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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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 …
Amy Eisinger / NY Daily News:
Full-figured Kevin Federline offered seven-figure deal to endorse weight-loss product — Call it turning lemons into sugar-free lemonade. — A pleasantly plump Kevin Federline has reportedly been offered a seven-figure deal to endorse a new weight loss product, reports RadarOnline.com.
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EVENT PICS: CAMILLE WINBUSH AT TEEN CHOICE AWARDS PRE-PARTY — Actress/Entrepreneur Camille Winbush attended the '09 Teen Choice Awards Pre-Party on Wednesday night in Hollywood, California. — The 19 year-old (who is best known for her role on the Bernie Mac Show), has been acting since she was a child.
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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.
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KELLY CLARKSON: COVER CONTROVERSY? — Kelly Clarkson looks fresh and radiant on the cover of the new SELF magazine, but has the singer — who admits to ups and downs with her weight — been Photoshopped? — “Yes, of course we do post-production corrections on our images,” Editor-in-Chief Lucy Danziger tells ET.
TMZ.com:
DEA — Douglas' Son Moved ‘Pounds’ of Meth — The DEA claims Michael Douglas' son Cameron is a big time crystal meth dealer — one who moved “pounds” of the drug since 2006. — According to his federal complaint filed in New York, DEA agents claim they ran a 3-year investigation …
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Wrigley Spits Out Chris Brown — For Good — He was on the bubble for a while — but now Wrigley is “formally terminating” their relationship with Chris Brown. — The chewing gum company had previously “suspended” their campaign with Brown in February after the incident with Rihanna …
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Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Sherri Shepherd Makes Big Bathing Suit Debut — Hot topic: Sherri Shepherd's slim new body! — After months of dieting and exercising, she fulfilled her promise to walk out on stage in a bathing suit on Thursday's The View. — Walking on stage to “I'm Every Woman,” Shepherd, 42, proclaimed, “I feel really great.
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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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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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Jessica Simpson Celebrates The Birthday Of Her Gay Friend — Jessica honored the only man in her life who's never let her down — her hairdresser. — Getting all prettied up for a night on the town, Jessica Simpson was spotted out at Beso restaurant in Hollywood for Ken Paves' birthday party on Wednesday (August 5).