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Exclusive: Beyoncé lip-synched Star Spangled Banner at inauguration — Beyoncé did not sing the national anthem live at President Obama's inauguration. — Millions of viewers around the world were stunned by the singer's spectacular rendition of the anthem but The Times …
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Kelly Clarkson — Sorry Beyonce, I Sang LIVE at Inauguration — Sorry Beyonce, — I Sang LIVE at Inauguration — EXCLUSIVE DETAILS — Kelly Clarkson doesn't compare to Beyonce — because Kelly actually sang her song LIVE yesterday at the Presidential Inauguration ... TMZ has learned …
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Melissa Cronin / New York Post:
Confirmed: Beyonce DID lip-synch at the inauguration — Beyonce Knowle's flawless performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” at the inauguration was entirely lip-synched, Page Six has confirmed. A rep for the United States Marine Band revealed that she decided to perform to a pre-recorded track at the last minute.
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Chris Campbell / Washingtonian After Hours Blog:
Confirmed: Beyoncé Lip-Synced “The Star-Spangled Banner” — The performer posted pictures of herself rehearsing in a recording studio. — By Sophie Gilbert — The Marine Corps Band during Monday's inaugural ceremony. — Beyoncé sang the national anthem …
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Amy Wallace / GQ:
The Beyoncé Outtakes — We address the Twittersphere with extras from Amy Wallace's interview with Beyoncé for her GQ cover story — Beyonce had so much to say in GQ's February cover story. And now, in the wake of that piece (not to mention news of her upcoming Super Bowl reunion …
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan Rejects Massive Offer From ‘Dancing with the Stars’ — Rejects Massive Offer From — ‘Dancing with the Stars’ — EXCLUSIVE — Lindsay Lohan's ego might be her downfall — because TMZ has learned, she just shut down a lucrative offer to do “Dancing with the Stars” ... because she doesn't want to do reality TV.
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Adrienne Maloof — YES, I'm Dating Sean Stewart ... ‘Age Is Just a Number’ — I'm Dating Sean Stewart — ... ‘Age Is Just a Number’ — EXCLUSIVE — It's official ... newly single Adrienne Maloof is dating Rod Stewart's son Sean — who's nearly 20 years her junior — but she tells TMZ, “Age is just a number.”
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Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
ABC Yanks ‘Apartment 23’ From Schedule, Doubles Up on ‘Happy Endings’ — Eight episodes of the low-rated sophomore comedy will remain unaired, while its lead-in will air the rest of its order ahead of “Dancing With the Stars” taking its slot in March. — There's bad news and good news for fans of ABC's Tuesday comedy block.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Daniel Gillies Set As A Lead In ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Spinoff ‘The Originals’ — Another Vampire Diaries standout is headed to the potential spinoff series. Daniel Gillies is set to star opposite Joseph Morgan and Phoebe Tonkin in The Originals, which will be introduced as an upcoming episode …
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TMZ.com:
Rihanna Plays ‘Just the Tip’ ... for $200 — Plays ‘Just the Tip’ — ... For $200 — EXCLUSIVE — Rihanna knows EXACTLY how to please a man ... especially if that man is a waiter, because on Friday she gave one lucky server in Hollywood the biggest tip of his food-slangin' career.
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Amber Goodhand / RADAR:
Say It Ain't So, Joe! Jonas Blows Off Fans, Refuses Photo & Tells Them, ‘Get Out Of Here!’ — The Jonas Brothers have made millions and had great success because of their fan following, but one long-time fan had a run-in with Joe and Nick Jonas and exclusively tells RadarOnline.com …
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Emily Strohm / People.com:
New Kids on the Block Hit the Road with 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men — New Kids on the Block: Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight — The New Kids on the Block are back! — The band plans to bring some heat this summer when they hit the road …
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Iona Kirby / Daily Mail:
‘Mom life is boring and miserable’: Kim Kardashian lashes out at sister Kourtney for being a mother... just before falling pregnant — She announced at the end of last month that she is expecting, her first child, but before falling pregnant it seems that the idea of having a baby terrified Kim Kardashian.
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Sarah / People.com:
Samantha Brown Welcomes Twins Ellis James and Elizabeth Mae — It's a boy and a girl for Samantha Brown. — The Travel Channel host and husband Kevin O'Leary welcomed a son, Ellis James, and a daughter, Elizabeth Mae, on Thursday, Jan. 17 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Alexis Tereszcuk / RADAR:
Jenelle Evans Calls A Time Out On Her Marriage! Furious At Hubby's Drunken Partying! — Jenelle Evans is furious with her new husband after his recent wild night out partying and RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned the newlywed couple might already be heading down the road to divorce!
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Michael K / Dlisted:
This Is What Michelle Obama Wore To The Inaugural Ball — CNN is showing scenes from the Inaugural Ball and the DJ played “Let The Music Play” for the crowd. How I wish the camera would've panned to Michelle Obama dancing on top of a go-go box as a strobe light flickered behind her.
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ball Dress: All the Details
Michelle Obama's Inaugural Ball Dress: All the Details
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Sean Lowe / People.com:
Sean Lowe Blogs: I Could Fall in Love with AshLee — Last week could not have gone better. My dates on The Bachelor with Sarah and Desiree were fantastic. I was hoping to make the same progress this week. I knew I had a fun one-on-one date planned first, but that it might also be very awkward if I didn't choose the right girl.
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Jess Cartner-Morley / Guardian:
Karl Lagerfeld backs French gay marriage law with two Chanel brides — Designer dresses two women in identical wedding gowns to make Paris statement in support of same-sex marriage — Barack Obama was not the only prominent figure to advance the gay rights cause this week with his historic reference …
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People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Obsesses Over Peanut Butter Souffle in Miami — Jennifer Lopez stepped out on Saturday night for dinner at Catch in Miami. — Although boyfriend Casper Smart didn't join the singer, she dined with a group of close friends - including her manager Benny Medina.
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