Van Halen, David Lee Roth rehearsed for 2012 tour at Roxy club for 2 months

Van Halen's original singer David Lee Roth and his band mates, who recently announced a 2012 reunion tour, have been secretly rehearsing together for at least two months and have already recorded a new single and music video, a famous Los Angeles club has confirmed.

The rock band, which rose to fame in the 1980s with songs such as "Jump" and "Runnin' With The Devil," had earlier this year said it planned a new album with Roth, who left the group in 1985. On Monday, three videos of the singer performing on a stage with Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen were posted on the group's website. A message announced a 2012 tour.

The footage was shot at the Roxy Theatre, a popular club in Los Angeles' Sunset Strip area that boasts several music venues where famous musicians launched their careers.

"For the past 2 months VAN HALEN has been rehearsing here 2-3 times a week!!!!!!" said a message on the club's website on Thursday, December 29. "Do you have any idea how hard that was to not tell you?? When you come in at 10:00AM and David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen are on stage with 3 other people in the room playing 'Running With The Devil' and you can't say anything?! It's tough, to put it simply."

"It all began with a 3 day video shoot for their newest single that you don't know about yet (shhh) and we were all geeking out like never before," the message added. "Little did we know, the guys had fallen in love with the room and decided to rehearse for their upcoming unannounced tour for the next 2 months!"

Rumors of a Van Halen reunion began around November after Roth and the Van Halen musicians appeared at the Roxy Theatre and posed for photos with executives from Interscope Records. It was also reported that the group is working on a new record produced by Ross Hogarth that could hit stores as early as February.

In the promotional videos posted on Van Halen's website, Roth, ever the showman, wears a flashy jacket, goggles and overalls, waves a giant flag and a stick and showcases his best dance moves.

"My favorite Van Halen moment was when I came out of the kitchen and they were doing Panama, one of the venue's employees, Lizzy Stadler, said in the club's message. "I was one of the only people standing in the room by the stage. David Lee Roth looked at me, smiled, and waved. I thought to myself "that is the only time in life I will know David Lee Roth was actually singing to me."

Roth, 57, became Van Halen's lead singer after the band formed in the early 1970s. Around 1985, the group broke up and Roth concentrated on a solo career. Sammy Hagar replaced him and helped the band score hits such as "Dreams" and "Why Can't This Be Love."

Hagar left the group in 1996. That year, the Van Halen brothers reunited with Roth on stage at the MTV Movie Awards. They ultimately parted ways with him again, later introducing Gary Cherone of the group Extreme as the new lead singer of Van Halen. The group never achieved the kind of success it enjoyed in the 1980s.

In 2004, the band reunited with Hagar for a record and a tour. Hagar left again a year later and formed the supergroup Chickenfoot with bassist Michael Anthony. Wolfgang Van Halen then replaced him.

Van Halen reunited with Roth in 2007 and embarked on a tour that ended in June 2008. Several dates were postponed after Eddie Van Halen, 56, entered rehab for unspecified reasons. The guitarist had throughout the years battled several medical ailments. He underwent hip replacement surgery in 1999 and had part of his tongue removed in 2001 to treat a cancerous growth.

Hagar and Roth also toured together in 2002. Hagar has in recent years slammed Roth, saying he is a better singer. He told MTV that Roth is "not a nice guy at all" and is "just an act." He has not commented about the recent Van Halen reunion.

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Ashton Kutcher and Lorene Scafaria are 'just friends,' says rep

Ashton Kutcher and "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" screenwriter Lorene Scafaria sparked rumors that they were dating with their Italian getaway, but the actor's rep says they are strictly platonic.

"They are just friends," Kutcher's rep told People magazine. "They are working on a potential project together about an Italian soccer team."

This explanation certainly explains the pair's European visit.

"Roman holiday with homies. @mazzant @LoreneScafaria Have an amazing new year!!!" Kutcher wrote on Twitter on December 26, along with a photo of him with Scafaria and Matt Mazzant, who works at Kutcher's Katalyst Films.

Us Weekly reported that Kutcher and Scafaria visited tourist sites like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A witness told the weekly that the couple held hands while sharing spaghetti and Kutcher paid.

The couple reportedly met in February when Kutcher read for her film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World." Steve Carell was eventually cast in the role, opposite Kiera Knightley.

Reps for both Kutcher and Scafaria told Us Weekly that the pair are "just friends" on December 28.

Scafaria recently broke up with "The O.C." actor Adam Brody and Demi Moore, 49, announced that she had decided to end her six-year marriage to Kutcher, 33 on November 17.

After Moore announced her plans to end her marriage to Kutcher, her third husband, the actor said in his own statement that he will "forever cherish the time" he spent with her, adding: "Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail."

Kutcher married Moore in September 2005 after dating her for about two years. The actress was previously married to Bruce Willis, father of her three children, and to singer Freddie Moore.

Rumors that Kutcher allegedly cheated on Moore surfaced online and in tabloid magazine reports in late September. In mid-October, a 22-year-old woman named Sara Leal told Us Weekly in a video interview that she and Kutcher had a one night stand. She said he had told her at the time that he was "separated" and added that her life "has been a mess" ever since the incident.

Kutcher and Moore have not commented about the alleged incident.

However, Kutcher did appear in a video that showed him blasting the media and the way "people can bastardize the truth." He appeared in the clip without his wedding ring.

Kutcher was also the target of a different cheating scandal in 2010. He called a tabloid report about it "fiction."

In early December, Moore was linked romantically to Scott-Vincent Borba, a skincare mogul and former model. He later denied they were dating.

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Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt strum New Year's Eve duet (Video)

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have paired up for another project - but this time, it isn't a film.

Deschanel and Gordon-Levitt, who both co-starred in the 2009 film "500 Days Of Summer," have teamed up to create a video that has quickly become a YouTube sensation. Deschanel posted a video to her website, hellogiggles.com, featuring the two performing a duet to Nancy Wilson's 1963 song, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" The video, which features the two strumming a cover to the classic song, has garnered over 1 million views - overnight.

Along with posting the "karaoke special" to her website, she also posted a blurb about her co-star and "dear friend," Gordon-Levitt.

"I have known Joe Gordon-Levitt for going on 12 years," the performer wrote on her website. "We first met in the summer of 2000 while doing a tiny movie called Manic, where we bonded over a mutual appreciation for Harry Nilsson and Nina Simone and I have been lucky enough to call him one of my dearest friends ever since."

"When we did 500 Days of Summer 8 years later, we spent every lunch hour dancing to Marvin Gaye in the hair and makeup trailer; we had loads of fun," she continued. "I hope to do a thousand more movies with him because he's simply the best. But in the meantime, we made a little New Year's duet for all of you! The original by Nancy Wilson. ENJOY! Don't forget to check out Joe's website http://hitrecord.org/"

For the debut of the festive video, the 31-year-old actress and singer took to her Twitter account.

"Go to http://www.hellogiggles.com at exactly 11am PST for an exciting new video from @hitRECordJoe and me!" she Tweeted on December 29.

Gordon-Levitt, 30, reTweeted the actress the same night, adding a happy face to his post.

Deschanel recently made headlines for her reported separation from Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. The two were married in September 2009.

It was announced in September that her series "The New Girl" was picked up for a full-season by Fox. Her character, named Jess Day, is an awkward 20-something who finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her and is forced to live on her own. Day moves in to an apartment with three male roommates, and the antics begin.

Deschanel, who aside from acting also sings in the indie rock band She & Him, recently sang the national anthem during Game 4 of the World Series. She & Him released a Christmas album on October 24.

In April 2011, it was confirmed that Gordon-Levitt would be a part of the highly-anticipated 2012 Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises." The actor will be playing John Blake, a Gotham City beat cop assigned to special duty under the command of Commissioner Gordon. Gordon-Levitt will be joined by his "Inception" co-stars Marion Cotillard, who plays Wayne Enterprises board member Miranda Tate, and Tom Hardy, who portrays the villain Bane.

It was confirmed in mid-January that Anne Hathaway will star in "The Dark Knight Rises" as Selina Kyle, whose alter-ego is Catwoman. In the DC comic books, the character is the love interest of Bruce Wayne, who masquerades as the superhero Batman.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is set for release on July 20, 2012.

See the video of Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt performing "What Are You Doing New Years Eve?" below.

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'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals new hairstyle - What do you think?

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of "Jersey Shore" fame is ringing in the New Year as a red head.

The reality star showed off her new red locks to fans following her Twitter page on December 29. "I went mega red! My @BradleyStyleNYC is genius," Polizzi wrote to fans with a picture attached to the Tweet, which mentioned her stylist.

In the photo above, Polizzi can be seen showing off red ombre locks with her usual dark black hair on the left at a book singing event for her book "Confessions of a Guidette" at a Barnes & Noble book store in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. On the right, Polizzi is seen with her new red 'do.

Polizzi will be ringing in the New Year in Las Vegas.

Earlier this month, Polizzi was reportedly hit with a $7 million counterclaim by licensing company SRG Ventures. Snooki teamed up with the company to launch several Snooki-related merchandise last year. However, in October, Polizzi filed a lawsuit to end her contract and alleged that the company did not fulfill its obligations to get branding partnerships.

SRG Ventures then filed a $7 million counterclaims against the 24-year-old reality star and her management company recently. In their countersuit their company alleges that Polizzi sabotaged their deal by negotiating her own agreements with brands and did not disclose them to the company. They also allege that Polizzi failed to act quickly on the deals they did manage to get her such as Snooki branded lingerie and shoes.

Polizzi and her fellow "Jersey Shore" cast mates will soon be seen fist pumping in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, again on the fifth season of the show set to premiere on January 5 on MTV.

What do you think of Snooki's new 'do? Vote in our poll below.

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Anne Hathaway's Catwoman inspired by Hedy Lamarr

Many actresses have played Catwoman over the years, but to prepare for her own role as the sexy masked "Batman" character in "The Dark Knight Rises," Anne Hathaway looked to the source.

Hathaway, 29, told the Los Angeles Times that she studied late Hollywood sex icon Hedy Lamarr, who the "Batman" comic book franchise creator Bob Kane used as one of his inspirations for Catwoman, along with actress Jean Harlow and his own girlfriend.

"I know this sounds odd, but her breathing is extraordinary," Hathaway was quoted as saying about Lamarr. "She takes these long, deep, languid breaths and exhales slowly," Hathaway said. "There's a shot of her in 'Ecstasy' exhaling a cigarette and I took probably five breaths during her one exhale. So I started working on my breathing a lot."

Lamarr, who was part of Hollywood's "Golden Age," died in 2000 at age 85. She gained international fame due to her role in the 1933 Czech-produced, German-language film "Ecstasy," which showed her nude and also depicted her acting out what is considered to be the first on-screen orgasm. The movie was banned in most parts of the United States.

"The Dark Knight Rises" is Christopher Nolan's third in the hit "Batman" trilogy and his first to feature Catwoman and her alter ego Selina Kyle, who is both an adversary and love interest of the superhero, played by Christian Bale.

A trailer for the movie that was released earlier this month shows Hathaway dancing with Batman's alter ego, Bruce Wayne, wearing a mask and talking to him in a raspy voice.

"There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne," she says. "You and your friends better batten down the hatches. Because when it hits, you're all going to wonder how you ever thought you could ever live so large and leave so little for the rest of us."

That "storm" appears to include the villain Bane, a Hannibal Lecter look-a-like played by Tom Hardy. "The Dark Knight Rises" hits theaters on July 20, 2012 and also stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard, who are newcomers to the franchise.

Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in the 1992 film "Batman Returns." Julie Newmar portrayed the character in a 1960s "Batman" series, as did Eartha Kitt, who died in 2008. Lee Meriwether took on the room in a 1966 television film. Halle Berry portrayed Catwoman in a 2004 film by the same name that flopped at the box office.

Hathaway's Catwoman costume contains "high-tech goggles that, when not in use, flip up and resemble feline ears," the Los Angeles Times reported.

Hathaway rose to fame playing nerd-turned-princess in the movie "The Princess Diaries" in 2001. She later won praise for her role as a clumsy but ambitious personal assistant of a fashion magazine editor, played by Meryl Streep, in the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada."

Hathaway went on to star in films such as Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," which saw her play the White Queen, and the romantic comedy "Love and Other Drugs," in which she appeared topless opposite on-screen love interest Jake Gyllenhaal.

In 2009, she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the movie "Rachel Getting Married." A year later, she and James Franco co-hosted the Academy Awards ceremony.

Hathaway is now preparing to play Fantine, a poor French woman who turns to prostitution to provide for her daughter, in the film adaptation of the musical "Les Miserables," which also stars Hugh Jackman.

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Russell Brand, Katy Perry to divorce

  Eyewitness NewsLOS ANGELES -- Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting a divorce, the British comedian told The Associated Press Friday.

"Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends," said Brand, 36, offering no other details.

He and the 27-year-old pop singer were married in October 2010 at a resort inside a tiger reserve in India.

Brand's recent film credits include "Arthur," "Hop" and "Get Him to the Greek." He is among the ensemble starring alongside Tom Cruise in "Rock of Ages," set for release next year.

Perry's run of No. 1 singles earned her the distinction of becoming MTV's first artist of the year earlier this month. She hosted "Saturday Night Live" on Dec. 10 and gave no indication the couple was in trouble.

The couple got engaged in January 2010 after meeting at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where he hosted and she performed.

He was effusive about his bride while promoting projects earlier this year, saying marrying Perry has "given me much more strength in what I do."

"For a long while, what I do professionally was all that mattered to me really," he said in March. "Now I think, well, whatever I do, I'll just go back to her, and that's incredibly comforting."

He cited irreconcilable differences in papers filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

A representative for Perry did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

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Meryl Streep says there is no role like Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady' (Video)

Meryl Streep took on the challenging role former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her new film, "The Iron Lady," but the actress claims that though the role is unique, it also humanizes a woman known for her "iron" strong will.

"There isn't any other role like this, because we've never had a female Prime Minister in the western world, ever! To be generous, this character is unusual but what's not unusual is the point of view from which the film looks at that life," Streep said at the film's New York premiere, in an interview provided by The Weinstein Company. "It's her point of view -- it's a very subjective look at a very big life, but it is a look back from the waning edge of power. It's a look back at power from the point of view of powerlessness."

The movie, based on the nickname of the 85-year-old Conservative leader and Britain's first and only female prime minister, depicts how Thatcher "smashed through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world," the production company Pathe said in a statement.

Thatcher served as the UK prime minister between 1979 and 1990. She maintained a tough stance against communism, led the Conservative party in its battle against the nation's trade unions and helped secure the 1981 release of 52 Americans who were held hostage for 444 days by Islamic militants in Iran. In 2008, it was revealed Thatcher, who survived an assassination attempt by the Irish Republican Army in 1984 and several small strokes in 2002, suffered from dementia.

The film is set in 1982 and tracks Thatcher in the 17 days before the two-and-a-half-month-long Falklands War, whose victory spurred increased approval ratings that ultimately helped lead her to win a second term.

"It's not a biopic, you know, it's not a documentary chronicle of those years," Streep explained of the film. "It is a very selective look at certain challenges that an old lady remembers, based on the challenges that she faces in her daily life."

Filming on "The Iron Lady" began last January and the movie hit theaters on December 16 in the United States and is slated for release on Jan. 6, 2012 in the United Kingdom. It was helmed by Phyllida Lloyd, who previously directed Streep in the 2008 film "Mamma Mia!"

Streep has won two Oscars and has been nominated for 16 in total. Aside from "The Iron Lady," the actress is preparing to star in the new comedy "Great Hope Springs," her spokesperson confirmed to OnTheRedCarpet.com. The movie is directed by David Frankel of "The Devil Wears Prada," which earned Streep an Academy Award nod.

"Great Hope Springs" is set for release in 2012 and depicts a middle-aged couple who undergo counseling, after 30 years of marriage. Others attached to star include Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Gandolfini of "The Sopranos."

Streep recently an honor from the Kennedy Center for her contributions to American culture through the arts. Other honorees include singer Neil Diamond, Broadway singer Barbara Cook, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and saxophonist Sonny Rollins.

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Kate and Pippa Middleton named top beauty icons of 2011

Kate Middleton, formally known as the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister Pippa Middleton have been named the top beauty icons of 2011, by the UK Superdrug chain.

The sisters topped a list of celebrities in the poll, which was conducted with a pool of 3,000 women in the United Kingdom, according to the UK's Daily Mail.

The 29-year-old Duchess and her 28-year-old little sister have emerged as style icons over the past year, following the Royal Wedding in April.

Also landing in the poll's top five positions were former "X Factor" judge Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and British morning show host Holly Willoughby.

"What is fascinating is that four of the five celebrity women to appear in the top five are brunettes, which would indicate that while blondes may have more fun, brunettes are seen to be more beautiful," Superdrug Director of Beauty Sara Wolverson told the Daily Mail.

Beyonce, Emma Watson, Katy Perry, Victoria Beckham, Kelly Rowland, Lady Gaga, Adele, Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johannson also made the list.

"We can see directly how changing celebrity trends affect our sales, from the 'Duchess effect' on sales of black eyeliner, to the 'Gaga effect' causing crazy nail art and our brightest cosmetics being a huge hit all year long, and Rihanna and Cheryl Cole's flirtation with vibrant red hair causing sales to rocket," Wolverson explained.

Prince William married Kate Middleton in London on April 29 in a ceremony watched by millions of people around the world, including more than 22 million viewers in the United States.

The Duchess has been the target of pregnancy rumors over the past months, most notably for turning down peanut paste, but she appeared to be very slim at a recent event.

Meanwhile, it was reported that Pippa broke up with her boyfriend, former England cricketer Alex Loudon in November.

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Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis attend KU basketball game, cheer on Jayhawks (Photo)

It was a Rock Chalk evening for actress Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis, who were recently captured on camera sitting together at a Kansas University men's basketball game in his home state and cheering on the Jayhawks, the "Saturday Night Live" actor's favorite team.

The two sparked romance rumors earlier this month. Us Weekly reported that Sudeikis brought Wilde to an "SNL" afterparty in New York City on December 4. Their representatives had no immediate comment about the nature of the relationship between the actors.

Wilde, 27, and Sudeikis, 36, attended KU's game against Howard University on Thursday, December 29 in Lawrence, Kansas. In a photo posted on the Kansas University Athletics Twitter and Facebook pages, the actress sports a KU winter cap with a pom-pom and smiles while sitting alongside the actor, who is a longtime Jayhawks fan.

"They were acknowledged by the PA announcer and got a rousing ovation (plus, closeup on the Big Screen)," Leo Hawkins, who attended the event, wrote on the Kansas University Athletics Facebook page. "They looked happy and both looked like they enjoyed the game."

Sudeikis grew up near Kansas City and his parents live in the area. He attended Fort Scott Community College on a basketball scholarship and moved to New York City in 2003 to work full time on "SNL."

Wilde, an East Coast native known for her roles on the show "House M.D." and the movie "TRON: Legacy," finalized her divorce from Italian prince Tao Ruspoli in late September. They two were married for eight years.

Sudeikis was married to "30 Rock" writer and producer Kay Cannon for four years before they separated in 2008. They finalized their divorce in 2010. He then dated "Mad Men" actor January Jones until about January of this year.

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The 10 best films of 2011

NEW YORK (WABC) -- So...what were the 10 best movies 2011?

The so-called best films are often released towards the end of the year, when they can remain fresh in the minds of Oscar voters.

But entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon thought back to consider all of the movies released this year.

His list counts down to his favorite, starting at number 10, with a movie the entire family can enjoy together.

Here's his list:
10. TinTin
9. 50/50
8. Super 8
7. Bridesmaids
6. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
5. Moneyball
4. Midnight in Paris
3. The Help
2. The Artist
1. So what was Sandy's pick for the best movie of 2011? Watch the video above to find out.

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Michael Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Former NBA professional Michael Jordan got engaged to his girlfriend, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, his rep Estee Portnoy confirmed to the Associated Press.

Jordan and the 32-year-old model had been dating for three years before the basketball player proposed over the Christmas weekend. A wedding date has not yet been set.

This will be Jordan's second marriage. The 48-year-old athlete, who is the majority owner of the Charlotte, North Carolina Bobcats, was previously married to Juanita Vanoy between 1989 and 2006. They have three children, Jeffrey Michael, 23, Marcus James, 21, and Jasmine, 19.

The NBA website refers to Jordan as "the greatest basketball player of all time." He played for the Chicago Bulls between 1984 and 1998 and joined the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003.

Jordan also appeared in the 1996 live action/animated movie "Space Jam," opposite Bugs Bunny.

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Beyonce rumored to have given birth, causes Twitter frenzy

Beyonce reportedly gave birth to a baby at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York on December 29, which sparked a Twitter frenzy but no evidence.

Though none of the reports have been confirmed and Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z have remained mum on the matter, fans congratulated the stars on the birth of their daughter, who is allegedly named Tiana-May Carter and has already become a Twitter trending topic.

Beyonce's rep had no immediate comment on the reports.

The first news of the couple's birth was published on MediaTakeOut.com, who claimed they had confirmation from two nurses at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital that they were preparing the labor suite for Beyonce's arrival. The entertainment site was also responsible for claiming Beyonce's baby bump was fake and claimed on Friday that a baby was born in New York named Tiana-May, but not to Beyonce.

It is unknown when Beyonce is due to give birth. Though Beyonce reportedly announced her due date to be in February, The New York Post reported that during a video shoot in late September, the singer said that she was six months pregnant.

The 30-year-old singer announced her pregnancy during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in August. During her 2011 MTV VMA performance she told the audience, "I want you to feel the love that's growing inside me." At the end she opened her sequined tuxedo jacket and rubbed her stomach, to the delight of the crowd.

"Physically I was starting to show, so it was only a matter of days before someone zoomed in," Beyonce told Katie Couric on "20/20" earlier in the month. "So I just wanted it to be from me, and I wanted it to be something that was a celebration of something so beautiful. And I didn't want to release a picture or a statement. I figured the biggest statement was to -- just be."

It will be the first child for the singer, who is married to 41-year-old rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter. The couple got married on April 4, 2008. The nuptials were so secret that no photos or video from the event were released. The couple got married with a close circle of 40 friends and family members after dating for six years.

The singer has kept quiet about the sex of her baby, her former Destiny's Child band mate Kelly Rowland might have accidentally revealed that Beyonce is expecting a girl.

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Janet Hubert on 'Fresh Prince' reunion, Will Smith feud: 'I'm not interested in starting World War III'

It's been almost 20 years, but there appears to still be bad blood between Will and Aunt Viv.

Actor Will Smith, 43, had last week posted a photo on his Facebook page showing him standing next to James Avery, Tatiana Ali, Karyn Parsons and Alfonso Ribeiro, several of his former co-stars from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," the 1990s comedy series that made him famous.

Janet Hubert, who left her role as the feisty Aunt Vivian following a contract dispute, and Daphne Reid, who replaced her, were not among them. Hubert was recently quoted by told TMZ.com as saying that she personally will "never do anything" with Smith, who she called "an egomaniac," and that she refuses to participate in a show reunion unless "there is an apology" from him.

Hubert told OnTheRedCarpet.com on Wednesday, December 28: "I've kind of had enough and I'm a little tired and if he wants a real reunion, then it's a very simple thing to do," she said. "I'm really not interested in starting World War III all over again with this."

Smith's spokesperson had no immediate comment about Hubert's latest remarks.

Hubert, 55, left the hit NBC series in 1993 after three seasons and just months after she gave birth to her first and only child, her son Elijah. She said NBC wanted to reduce her salary and cut her out of several episodes. The network had said it was unable to reach an agreement on her contract.

"I was hurt and disappointed," Hubert told the Los Angeles Times at the time. "I'd worked hard and I never saw that coming."

In December 1993, Hubert sued NBC and Smith for slander, negligence and emotional distress. She said the actor influenced NBC to cut her salary and air time, acted hostile towards her after she became pregnant with her son and accused him of slandering her in on-air interviews, which she said hurt her marketability. The lawsuit was unsuccessful.

WAR OF WORDS

Hubert told Jet magazine in 1993 that while she was "extremely moody" on the set at the time, she "was loyal and worked up to the day I delivered my son." She also said she "reprimanded" Smith constantly for "being rude to people and locking himself up in his room." He did not comment about her remarks.

Smith, now an Oscar nominee and a father himself, talked about Hubert's departure from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" in an interview with Atlanta's WVEE-FM radio station in July 1993, according to the Atlanta Journal. At the time, he was promoting his hit rap sing, "Boom! Shake The Room."

"I can say straight up that Janet Hubert wanted the show to be 'The Aunt Viv of Bel-Air' show because I know she is going to dog me in the press," Smith said.

"She has basically gone from a quarter of a million dollars a year to nothing," he added. "She's mad now but she's been mad all along. She said once, 'I've been in the business for 10 years and this snotty-nosed punk comes along and gets a show. No matter what, to her I'm just the Antichrist."

Smith said in a 1996 interview with Ebony magazine that he was not to blame for the departure of Hubert, who he called "an incredible actress" who "brought so much spirit and fun and warmth to 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'"

"Of course, there was pain in her not returning to the show and all that, but then there was the thing that she thought it was me," he said. "That kind of irritated me a little bit, but people will make their own beds and they are going to have to sleep in them. I never have anything to do with it. She just never believed that."

'PERFECTION IS NOT A SITCOM MOM'

In her book, "Perfection Is Not a Sitcom Mom," released in August 2009, Hubert described her turbulent professional relationship with Smith behind the scenes.

"I was told to remain in my dressing room by Will," Hubert told ABC News months after the book was released. "Because I didn't make him happy. I didn't laugh at his jokes ... off camera, things like that. I got very quiet because most of the cast didn't know this. We were close but we were not that close. Also, I was pregnant at the time and there was not much leniency or understanding of a 37-year-old pregnant woman working on the set."

She said she was inspired to open up about her departure and past relationship with Smith after watching a YouTube video of Alfonso Ribeiro at a college campus saying "some extremely unkind" and "untrue" things regarding her departure from the show.

Hubert did not elaborate more about the clip. The actor told students at the State University of New York at Oneonta in January 2009 that he thinks Hubert "went nuts."

"Legally I'm not allowed to talk about it. But hey! Why not!" he said. "There were days when we were all on the set and she would literally go off on people and it got to a point, by the time the second season around, where we're like, 'This is unacceptable.' She made it very difficult for us to work."

Hubert continued to act following her departure from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

She starred in episodes of shows such as "Friends," "NYPD Blue," "Gilmore Girls" and "All My Children" and also appeared in the off-Broadway play "Crowns" in 2002.

Hubert began playing the recurring role of Mrs. Williamson on the soap opera "One Life To Live" in 2005. She last appeared on the series in 2010. The ABC show is set to air its final episode on Jan. 13, 2012. Also in 2010, Hubert published a children's book called "J.G. and the B.C. Kids (A Sneaker Feature)."

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Wynonna Judd engaged to drummer Cactus Moser

Grammy-winning Country music star Wynonna Judd got engaged to Cactus Moser of the country group Highway 101 over the holidays, Moser announced on December 29.

The couple got engaged on Christmas Eve and is currently touring together as Wynonna and The Big Noise.

Judd and Moser have been dating since 2009. No wedding date has been announced as of yet, but this will be Judd's third trip down the aisle.

The 47-year-old singer divorced her second husband and former bodyguard, J.D. Roach in 2007 after four years, shortly after he was accused of aggravated sexual battery against a minor.

Judd's first marriage was to businessman Arch Kelly III, which ended in 1998, after two years. They had two children together, Elijah, 17, and Grace, 15.

Moser is best known as a founding member and stylistic drummer of the Highway 101, a group which earned 16 Top Ten hits in the late 1980's, including 5 No. 1 hits.

Judd and her mother Naomi Judd have been performing as The Judds since 1983 and are considered to be one of the most successful acts in country music history. The mother-daughter team dominated the 1980s country scene, winning five Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Awards and selling more than 20 million albums. The Judds are best known for hits like "Mama He's Crazy" and "Love Can Build a Bridge."

Wynonna recently appeared with her mother and band mate Naomi Judd on the six-part reality series "The Judds," which debuted on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network in April 2011.

Naomi's youngest daughter and Wynonna's half-sister, actress Ashley Judd recently appeared in the film "Dolphin Tale."

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Steven Tyler's girlfriend reportedly shows off engagement ring

Could Aerosmith rocker and "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler be ready to walk down the aisle again?

The 63-year-old singer's girlfriend Erin Brady, 38, was reportedly seen showing off a diamond ring on her engagement finger while the two were on their Christmas vacation in Maui, according to People magazine.

Tyler's spokesperson had no comment about the report. The two have been dating for five years.

Tyler and Brady were grilled about the question of marriage by Howard Stern in an interview on the shock jock's Sirius XM radio show in January 2011.

"Do you want Steven to marry you?" Stern asked, to which Brady replied: "Yes, I do."

When asked what was holding him back, Tyler cited listed his "marriage to the band [Aerosmith]" as a factor.

The singer was previously married twice. The first time was to model Cyrinda Foxe from 1978 to 1987 and his second marriage was to clothing designer Teresa Barrick, which ended in 2006.

Aerosmith is known for hits such as "Dream On," "Don't Want To Miss A Thing" and "Cryin.'"

Tyler is also set to soon resume his duties as one of three judges on the FOX show "American Idol." Earlier this year, he had signed a multi-year contract, reportedly worth $18 million, to return to the show for his second season. The reality show debuted in 2002. Season 11 is set to premiere in January 2012.

Tyler made headlines in October when he was hospitalized after suffering a fall in a bathroom in a hotel in Paraguay, which prompted the rocker and "American Idol" judge to undergo emergency dental work and for his band Aerosmith to postpone a planned concert.

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Emma Watson, Justin Bieber have 'Most Influential Haircuts' of 2011

Emma Watson's and Justin Bieber's decision to chop off their floppy locks has earned them top honors.

The two have spurred the "Most Influential Haircuts" of 2011, according to the Wall Street Journal.

"Hairstylists are being inundated with requests for pixie cuts and the Bieber swish," a message on the newspaper's website said. "The enthusiasm plays out online, where the fastest-rising searches for celebrity haircuts on Google are for Ms. Watson and Mr. Bieber."

Bieber, a 17-year-old pop star, shocked many of his mostly teenage female fans when he debuted a cropped cut that made the cover of trade publication The Hollywood Reporter in February. He had previously sported side-swept bangs that framed his face.

Watson, a 21-year-old British actress, rose to fame as a child star in "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone," the first "Harry Potter" film that was released in 2001. She played Hermione Granger, a student and witch known for her unruly, long hair, which she later tames with magic in later movies.

In 2010, Watson showed off a new pixie haircut after filming the final two-part "Harry Potter" movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the last of which was released in July of this year.

Watson has in recent years become somewhat of a fashion icon and has appeared in ads for Burberry and cosmetics firm Lancome, which featured her in a commercial for its Tresor Midnight Rose perfume earlier this year (check out a behind-the-scenes video). She is also the face of the company's "Rouge in Love" makeup line, which is set to hit stores in February, according to Nylon magazine.

She received the Style Icon Award at the Elle Style Awards in London in February. In 2010, the actress was also voted Best Dressed British Woman by tops Glamour magazine.

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Kourtney Kardashian dishes on pregnancy diet: 'There is less I can tolerate'

Kourtney Kardashian is finding her second pregnancy a little tougher than the first.

The eldest Kardashian sister is pregnant with her second child with longtime boyfriend Scott Disick and told People magazine about her pregnancy diet, "I'm just eating whatever I can. Whatever I can tolerate."

She added, "I think this [pregnancy] there is less I can tolerate."

Kardashian first announced her pregnancy in late November. The 32-year-old Kardashian and 28-year-old Disick have been together for five years and are parents to their son Mason, who is 2-years-old. The two currently star on the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" spin-off "Kim & Kourtney Take New York."

The reality series premiered on November 27 to record ratings and featured Disick and Kourtney searching for the spark in their relationship and sleeping in separate bedrooms.

At the time of her announcement she was "nine weeks along." Kardashian told People that she does not know the sex of her baby just yet.

The family recently came under fire after being accused of manufacturing their upscale fashion line in Chinese sweatshops. The family's spokesperson said they were "investigating the situation."

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Ashton Kutcher holidays in Italy with screenwriter Lorene Scafaria

Ashton Kutcher might not be with Demi Moore anymore but he didn't have to spend the holidays alone.

The "Two and a Half Men" actor spent the weekend in Italy with "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist" screenwriter Lorene Scafaria, sparking rumors that the two are dating.

"Roman holiday with homies. @mazzant @LoreneScafaria Have an amazing new year!!!" Kutcher wrote on Twitter on December 26, along with a photo of him with Scafaria and Matt Mazzant, who works at Kutcher's Katalyst Films.

Us Weekly reports that Kutcher and Scafaria visited tourist sites like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A witness told the weekly that the couple held hands while sharing spaghetti and Kutcher paid.

The couple reportedly met in February when Kutcher read for her film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World." Steve Carell was eventually cast in the role.

Scafaria recently broke up with "The O.C." actor Adam Brody and Demi Moore, 49, announced that she had decided to end her six-year marriage to Kutcher, 33 on November 17.

Reps for both Kutcher and Scafaria told Us Weekly that the pair are "just friends."

After Moore announced her plans to end her marriage to Kutcher, her third husband, the actor said in his own statement that he will "forever cherish the time" he spent with her, adding: "Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail."

Kutcher married Moore in September 2005 after dating her for about two years. The actress was previously married to Bruce Willis, father of her three children, and to singer Freddie Moore.

Rumors that Kutcher allegedly cheated on Moore surfaced online and in tabloid magazine reports in late September. In mid-October, a 22-year-old woman named Sara Leal told Us Weekly in a video interview that she and Kutcher had a one night stand. She said he had told her at the time that he was "separated" and added that her life "has been a mess" ever since the incident.

Kutcher and Moore have not commented about the alleged incident.

However, Kutcher did appear in a video that showed him blasting the media and the way "people can bastardize the truth." He appeared in the clip without his wedding ring.

Kutcher was also the target of a different cheating scandal in 2010. He called a tabloid report about it "fiction."

In early December, Moore was linked romantically to Scott-Vincent Borba, a skincare mogul and former model. He later denied they were dating.

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Adele's '21' earns best sales year since Usher's 2004 album

Grammy Award-winning singer Adele's album "21" sold more copies in one year than any other artist in seven years.

According to Reuters, "21" sold over 5.6 million albums stateside since its release in January, which is more than any other album released in the U.S. in 2011 and the first album to cross the 5 million mark since Usher's 2004 album "Confessions," which sold a whopping 7.9 million units.

Adele released two singles from the album, "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" and cancelled numerous shows due to vocal cord ailments.

The British singer took home two American Music Awards on November 20, for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Album ( See a full list of winners).

Adele recently took to her blog to tell fans she's "doing really well" after undergoing surgery on her vocal cords to stop a reoccurring condition on November 7.

"Thank you for all your positive thoughts and get well wishes. I'm doing really well, on the mend, super happy, relaxed and very positive with it all," the 23-year-old singer wrote on November 14. "The operation was a success and I'm just chilling out now until I get the all clear from my doctors."

A spokesperson for Massachusetts General Hospital told the Associated Press that the British songstress underwent vocal cord microsurgery to stop recurrent bleeding from a benign polyp. The condition is usually the result of unstable blood vessels in the vocal cord that can rupture.

Adele first announced the news of her surgery on October 28. "It is with deep regret that Adele has been forced to cancel her remaining live dates and promotional appearances in 2011," read a statement from Adele's official website. "She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat and a full recovery is expected. As a result, doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments."

Previously the singer's spokesperson had to deny rumors that the singer was suffering from throat cancer. Her spokesperson told People magazine, "We would like to reiterate that Adele is to undergo surgery for a hemorrhaged vocal cord." The statement went on to say, "All reports regarding any other condition are 100 percent false."

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Russell Brand and Katy Perry ditch wedding rings amidst split reports

Katy Perry and Russell Brand haven't commented on reports that they're having marriage problems, but they have both been photographed without their wedding rings.

Perry spent Christmas in Hawaii with friends while Brand was in his native England. People magazine obtained photos of Perry and Brand, sans wedding rings -- Perry was spotted frolicking in the ocean over the weekend, while Brand was seen walking in London on Thursday.

According to the Us Weekly, the pair had a "massive fight" before deciding to spend the holidays apart. The weekly claims that Perry was previously planning to join Brand in England, with her family in tow, before the argument occurred

Neither Perry nor Brand has addressed the reports.

Earlier in the month, the singer took to her official Twitter page to shoot down rumors that she is divorcing Russell Brand and/or is pregnant.

"First I'm pregnant & then I'm divorced. What am I 'All My Children'?! #ericakane #pshhh #ifihadadollarforeverytime," Perry wrote, referring to the soap opera character played by Susan Lucci on the long running series.

Brand also denied the divorce rumors on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" earlier in the month.

"There are always rumors, aren't there? In the end you have to just not engage with Internet technology," he said. "Which is difficult because a lot of the nude women websites I quite enjoy!"

"I've treated the whole Internet now as if it's a wicked little liar," he added. "Yeah. I am really happily married."

Perry, 27, and Brand, 36, were married on October 23, 2010 in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Rajasthan, India, where Brand also proposed to the singer. The two began dating in September 2009 after the singer performed on the MTV Video Music Awards that were hosted by Brand.

Brand also talked about his desire to start a family. "I really would like one," he told DeGeneres about having children. "I love those little babies in the beginning. They're so lovely at that bit."

Though Brand is looking forward to having children eventually, Perry has had to deny rumors that she is already pregnant. In November, the singer laughed off rumors that she was expecting telling "The Insider" that the bump people saw in her tight-fitting dress at the American Music Awards was from too much fast food.

"I like In-N-Out Burger and Taco Bell and if you want to make that pregnant that's your problem," she told the entertainment program. "I still love drinking alcohol so not yet."

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Elly May Clampett actress reaches settlement in 'Beverly Hillbillies' Barbie lawsuit

Posted 12/29/2011 1:16 PM PT by Olivia Allin

Donna Douglas, the actress who played "The Beverly Hillbillies" bombshell, Elly May Clampett in the 1960s has reached a settlement with Mattel over their Elly May Barbie doll.

In her lawsuit, Douglas claimed that Matell was "engaging in the unauthorized use of (her) name, likeness, image and attributes" and stated that the toy company used a photo of the actress in character on the packaging, according to the Associated Press.

The actress sought damages of $75,000 for each of the alleged violations. Details of the final settlement are confidential.

A spokesperson from Mattel previously said that the company "licensed the rights to 'Beverly Hillbillies' for this product through the appropriate channels." The documents claimed that CBS holds exclusive rights to the character.

The popular 1960s CBS TV show followed a poor rural Southern family that moved to Beverly Hills after accidentally striking oil on their land.

In 1993, 20th Century Fox made a "Beverly Hillbillies" movie starring Jim Varney, Erika Eleniak, Cloris Leachman, Lily Tomlin, Lea Thompson and Rob Schneider.

Douglas continues to make public appearances in connection to her Elly May character, the critter-loving tomboy.

Douglas worked in real-estate after "The Beverly Hillbillies" went off the air. She also released several gospel records and a 1983 album called "Here Come the Critters."

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Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison stick up for Hugh Hefner against Crystal Harris

Despite no longer being Hugh Hefner's "Girls Next Door," Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison are still willing to stick up for their old boss.

Hefner Tweeted on December 27, that his ex-fiancee Crystal Harris asked for their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Charlie back. The dog originally belonged to both Harris and Hefner but Harris let Hefner keep the dog after the split.

At the time, Hefner said Harris could keep her engagement ring and Bently car he had given her as a gift after he got to keep the dog.

"I told Crystal she could keep the engagement ring & Bentley (a wedding gift) if I could have our puppy. But now she wants all three," Hefner wrote on December 26.

"@CrystalHarris why did you voluntarily give the dog to Hef (who loves him too) after u left, only to ask for him back a few months later," Madison asked Harris on Monday.

Wilkinson also responded to Hefner about the situation, "@hughhefner I'm sorry u have to go through this. That dog loves u so much. She abandoned him n now she want him back. She's mean mean mean."

"I agree!!! I'm so glad you said something, Kendra," Madison wrote to Wilkinson shortly after.

Madison also went on to explain to a fan why she is upset about the matter. "Dogs shouldn't be yanked from happy homes on a whim," She wrote. "She [Harris] needs to quit attention-seeking!"

The 25-year-old was set to marry Hefner on June 18 but later decided to end their engagement.

"Hef's lifestyle isn't the most normal lifestyle," Harris told Ryan Seacrest in June. "Multiple girls all around, it's not the lifestyle I wanted."

Harris and Hefner became engaged in December 2010 and had been linked together for about two years. Hefner has been married twice before and Harris said that he was planning the wedding for her sake.

On June 19, Hefner said Harris brought the dog back to the mansion "because she thinks he's happier here & I appreciate it, because I really missed him."

Harris has stayed quiet about the incident, with her most recent Tweet -- at the time of this writing -- a quote from English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge that reads, "Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm."

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Lady Gaga, rumored boyfriend Taylor Kinney step out together

New candid photos of Lady Gaga appearing cozy with her rumored love interest Taylor Kinney have emerged, but the two are keeping mum about the nature of their relationship.

The 30-year-old actor starred in the pop singer's 2011 music video "You and I" and plays Mason Lockwood on the CW series "The Vampire Diaries." He was recently photographed walking with Lady Gaga, with his arm around her, in southern California.

The two have not commented about the candid pictures, which were posted on websites such as TMZ.com. They are the clearest images of the two, who has been romantically linked since September, when they were videotaped watching a baseball game in Atlanta between the Braves and the Phillies. Kinney is originally from Pennsylvania.

Lady Gaga, 25, is outspoken about issues such as gay rights and teenage bullying and is known for expressing herself through outrageous fashion choices and her music. But the singer said on the ABC special "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving," which aired in November, that she prefers to keep her romances private.

"My love life is the only thing I don't talk about," she told interviewer Katie Couric. "The day I get married, no matter how many helicopters are flying over that chapel, they're not getting one picture and I'm not selling one photo."

"I don't know how artists do it," the singer added. "I don't know how artists talk about their marriages or their divorces or their boyfriends. I would never want to reveal anything like that. It's sacred in a different way and I'd rather reveal it in a poetic way, with the music."

Lady Gaga and Kinney met on the set of the music video for "You and I" in July and also spent Labor Day weekend together in September, according to People magazine. The clip was released in August and filmed in Nebraska. It shows Lady Gaga appearing as a bride, and as her male alter ego Jo Calderone, while Kinney plays her love interest, a mad scientist.

Fans have speculated that Lady Gaga wrote "You and I" about her ex-boyfriend, Luc Carl. She has not confirmed this. The song contains the line "my cool Nebraska guy." Carl, a musician, lives in the singer's hometown of New York but is originally from Nebraska.

Lady Gaga also sparked rumors that she may move to a Pennsylvania town where Kinney's parents live after some online reports said that a woman who resembled her was seen leaving a mansion for sale in the area. The singer has been spotted in the neighborhood several times during the past few recent months.

WPVI Television, the sister station of OnTheRedCarpet.com's parent company KABC Television, quoted Kinney's father as saying that Lady Gaga has no plans to buy a house in the area and is too busy touring the world. The mansion's listing agent, Anne Lusk, told WPVI that the woman cited in the reports about the house was not Lady Gaga.

"They said, 'a leopard coat, a tiger purse, big blonde hair'" she said. "And I said, 'that was me.'" (Copyright ©2011 OnTheRedCarpet.com. All Rights Reserved.)

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Debra Messing dating 'Smash' co-star Will Chase, report says

Debra Messing has been romantically linked to her "Smash" co-star Will Chase, just a week after it was announced that she had separated from her husband.

An insider from the NBC musical series confirmed to People magazine that Messing is dating Chase, who recently separated from his wife of two years, Broadway actress Stephanie Gibson.

Chase, 41, and Gibson are getting a divorce and have no children. The actor, who recently appeared on the ABC series "Pan Am," has two daughters from a previous marriage.

"It all happened very fast and it's a difficult situation," the insider told the weekly, adding that the pair has been openly dating for about six weeks.

It was announced on December 20 that Messing and her husband Daniel Zelman separated earlier in the year after being married for more than 10 years.

Messing and Zelman have one child - a 7-year-old son named Roman.

Chase is best known for his work on Broadway, most notably for portraying Roger in the final Broadway company of "Rent." He has also appeared on series like "Rescue Me," "Cupid," "Law & Order," and "Blue Bloods."

Messing, 43, is known for her former role on the long-running comedy series "Will & Grace" and stars opposite Chase in the new NBC musical series "Smash," which began filming in New York City in the summer.

"Smash" stars "American Idol" season 3 finalist Katharine McPhee as a young actress from Iowa who hopes to land the part of Marilyn Monroe in a new Broadway musical about the life of the Hollywood sex icon.

Messing plays songwriter Julia Houston, who co-wrote the show's lyrics, while Anjelica Huston portrays a producer named Eileen Rand. Chase portrays a character named Stephen who is "a man from Julia's past."

"Smash" is set to premiere on Feb. 6, 2012. Watch a trailer for the series below.

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Kelly Clarkson endorses Ron Paul, apologizes for offending some fans

Kelly Clarkson let her Twitter followers know which person amongst the crop of potential Republican presidential candidates she was supporting in 2012: Ron Paul.

"I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last republican nomination and no one gave him a chance," Clarkson wrote on her Twitter page on December 28. "If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."

Clarkson's declaration angered some of her fans, who responded to the singer's Twitter account with claims that Ron Paul made racist and homophobic remarks in the past. Many of the Tweets referred to a newsletter Paul allegedly wrote over a decade ago.

Ron Paul served in congress from 1979 to 1985. He was again elected into office in 1996 after a hiatus that began when he lost a bid for a Texas senate seat in 1984. While he was out of political office, his company Ron Paul & Associates published several newsletters, including one called "The Ron Paul Survival Report" that included anti-gay and racist comments, according to USA Today.

However, since the newsletters came to light in 2008, Paul has denied that he wrote the controversial remarks made in the newsletters.

"Nobody talked about it for 20 years until they found out that the message of liberty was making progress. And everybody knows I didn't write them, and it's not my sentiment," Paul told CBS News recently. "So it's sort of politics as usual."

"I am really sorry if I have offended anyone," Clarkson Tweeted on December 29 after the backlash. "Obviously that was not my intent. I do not support racism. I support gay rights, straight rights, women's rights, men's rights, white/black/purple/orange rights."

"I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country," she added. "That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, he's my favorite."

Clarkson told one fan, "I am a Republican but I actually voted Democrat last election."

The singer also responded to some hostile fans saying that she doesn't mind if people disagree with her.

"Man my eyes have been opened to so much hate tonight. If y'all ever disagree with something I say please don't feel the need to attack me," Clarkson wrote on Twitter. "I will listen to what you say and any articles or viewpoints you have when you say it with respect. Being hateful is not a healthy way to get people to see or hear you."

"I was raised to respect people and their decisions and beliefs and I hope you will grant me the same decency," she added. "If you don't agree with me simply unfollow me. It's really that easy."

Clarkson is one of the most successful "American Idol" contestants and is known for fast pop-rock songs that empower women and would likely appeal to those scorned by lovers, including "Miss Independent," Since U Been Gone" and "Behind Those Hazel Eyes."

In October, Clarkson performed on the ABC reality show "Dancing With The Stars" to promote "Stronger." (see photos).

The singer released her fifth studio album, "Stronger," on October 24.

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Jennifer Aniston explains her cropped bob haircut

Anytime Jennifer Aniston gets a new hairstyle it makes headlines but recently the actress explained why she decided to chop off her long layered hairstyle for a shoulder-length bob in February.

"The real reason I cut my hair? My real hair was getting thinned out again from all the extensions," Ansiton told InStyle magazine for its January 2012 issue. "It was starting to look fake."

The haircut came during Aniston's press tour for "Just Go With It" co-starring Adam Sandler. The actress has been sporting a longer and more blonde look lately when stepping out with boyfriend Justin Theroux .

Aniston got close to Theroux while filming their upcoming movie, "Wanderlust."

The R-rated comedy, which is slated for release on February 24, 2012, follows Aniston and Paul Rudd as they leave their city lives and land in a clothing-optional hippie commune.

Of course, Aniston's most famous hairstyle is "The Rachel," a short, layered hairstyle she sported on the early seasons of "Friends."

The 41-year-old actress shot to fame playing Rachel Green on the sitcom between 1994 and 2004. Millions of girls and women copied her character's shoulder-length, layered hairstyle, seen throughout most of the series.

However, in a February 2011 interview with Allure magazine, the actress said it was "the ugliest haircut I've ever seen."

Earlier this month, Aniston was named the Sexiest Woman of All Time by Men's Health magazine.

The fitness magazine compiled a list of 100 of the sexiest women and Aniston beat out the other women in the top five -- Raquel Welch, Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears and Madonna, for the top spot.

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Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon, Lily Aldridge expecting first baby

Kings of Leon lead singer Caleb Followill and his wife, Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge, are expecting their first child together.

"Druncle Jared!" his brother and band mate, Jared, Tweeted on Thursday, December 29. "So excited to be an uncle! Congrats Caleb & Lily! If it's a boy, we gonna be hitting da club together every night! If it's a girl....church."

Aldridge is about three months pregnant, E! News cited a source as saying.

The couple married in Santa Barbara on May 12, 2011.

Followill and Aldridge became engaged in September 2010 after two years of dating. She appears in his band's "Use Somebody" music video.

Aldridge isn't the only Victoria's Secret model who's expecting. Fellow Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, 30, is pregnant is expecting her second child with fiance Jamie Mazur.

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Kid Cudi writes letter about Texas teen fan that died on Christmas

Kid Cudi, the hip hop artist known for hits like "Day 'n' Nite" and "Pursuit of Happiness," wrote an open letter to a Texas teen fan who Cudi discovered via a viral YouTube video shortly after the fan died.

Ben Breedlove was an 18-year-old from Texas who posted YouTube videos about his experience cheating death three times. Breedlove suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which a part of the heart is thicker than other parts. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood, according to ABC News.

Breedlove's most recent scare happened on December 6. He described the incident in the second video posted on YouTube and was at school when he passed out. Breedlove wrote on index cards in the video, which can be seen below, that when he awoke, he was surrounded by EMS medics who were trying to revive him with shock pads.

Breedlove said he believed he was dying. "The next thing that happened, I'm not sure if it was a dream, or vision. But while I was still unconscious I was in this white room. No walls it just went on and on..."

He added, "I was wearing a really nice suit and so was my fav rapper, Kid Cudi. Why he was the only one there with me, I'm still trying to figure out."

Breedlove died on December 25 of a heart attack. His videos as of this writing have gotten over 1.3 million views.

Breedlove's funeral is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Austin, Texas. "Do you believe in angels or God?" Breedlove asked on a card toward the end. "I do."

"I am so sad about Ben Breedlove," Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, wrote on his Tumblr blog on December 26. "I watched the video he left for the world to see, and him seeing me in detail, in his vision really warmed my heart. I broke down, I am to tears because I hate how life is so unfair."

"This has really touched my heart in a way I cant describe, this is why I do what I do," he added. "Why I write my life, and why I love you all so much. Life is really [expletive] up sometimes, but I know Ben is at Peace, and I hope he gets a chance to sit and talk with my Dad. We love you Ben. Forever. Thank you for loving me."

Watch Ben Breedlove's videos below.

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Jeremy London's estranged wife filed assault charges for reality TV, report says

Jeremy London was a wanted man in November, but now a source claims that the actor's estranged wife filed assault charges in order to get her own reality TV series.

London's wife, Melissa Cunningham filed a police report on November 18, claiming that London assaulted her outside of her Palm Springs Home.

Sgt. Kyle Stjerne said the couple's verbal altercation over the custody of their child became violent and Cunningham, who was not named at the time, suffered minor injuries.

A warrant was issued for London's arrest at the time and prosecuters filed misdemeanor charges on December 27. If found guilty, the 39-year-old actor could face jail time, but London told E! News that his wife is making false claims.

"This is just more of [Melissa's] insanity," London told E! News. "I'd never lay a finger on a woman. And the only allegation is that I pulled her hair."

A source close to the former "Celebrity Rehab" star told the entertainment site that Cunningham has been approached to do a reality show, produced by those responsible for the "Real Housewives" franchise and needed to make headlines.

The source also claimed that the reality hopeful called London's twin brother Jason London and his wife, asking them to help her, given their strained relationship with Jeremy.

Meanwhile, London's rep Dominic Friesen denied allegations of abuse.

"This is a false allegation and we understand that the police have to follow protocol in issuing and arrest warrant -- standard when any woman files a complaint of domestic abuse," London's rep told People magazine. "However, no such abuse occurred and these allegations will soon be proven false."

The 39-year-old actor has discussed his volatile relationship and addiction issues on Dr. Drew Pinsky's VH1 reality series, "Celebrity Rehab."

London made headlines earlier in the year, after claiming that a gunman who kidnapped and drugged him was still at large.

London told police in June 2010 that he was changing a flat tire in Palm Springs in southern California when several men helped him and offered him a ride home. One of them then pulled a gun on him and forced him to drive, buy alcohol, take ecstasy and smoke methamphetamine.

London said he escaped and police found his car a day later. They arrested and jailed Brandon Ray Adams, 27, and charged him with kidnapping, strong armed robbery, carjacking, vehicle theft and receiving stolen property, police records show.

London played Griffin Holbrook on "Party of Five," which ran between 1995 and 2000 and starred Neve Campbell, Matthew Fox, Lacey Chabert, Scott Wolf and Jennifer Love Hewitt. London is also known for his part in the Kevin Smith comedy film "Mallrats" and for his recurring part in the television series "7th Heaven."

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Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana dating?

Ever since news broke of Bradley Cooper's split from actress Renee Zellweger earlier this year, the actor has been linked romantically to a slew of women.

The most recent target of such rumors is Zoe Saldana, who announced her split from longtime fiance Keith Britton in November.

The 36-year-old "Hangover" actor and 33-year-old "Avatar" actress were reportedly been telling friends and family that they're an item and "they're extremely happy about it," according to E! News.

The pair recently filmed "The Words" and was spotted at a Manhattan nightclub together. Saldana's rep claimed the pair was not anything more than friends at the time.

"They are totally dating," a source told E! News, claiming that Cooper and Saldana planned to go skiing together in the Rockies over the holidays.

Cooper and Saldana have not commented on the reports.

It was confirmed in March that Cooper and Zellweger had split after dating since 2009. The actor, who was recently named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive of 2011, has since been linked to actresses Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Wilde and Jennifer Lopez.

It was soon revealed that Aniston is dating actor Justin Theroux and Lopez is romancing her back-up dancer Casper Smart.

Saldana most recently starred in the action flick, "Colombiana" as a stone-cold assassin. She is also set to reprise her role in the "Star Trek" sequel, which is slated to begin filming in January.

Saldana, Cooper and Olivia Wilde will next appear in "The Words," about an aspiring writer who claims another man's work as his own. The film is slated to hit theaters in 2012.

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