Lara Long, Sister of DJ AM, Dies of Cancer

The late DJ AM's older sister Lara Long, who established the DJ AM Memorial Fund, has passed away after a battle with an extremely rare form of colon cancer.
Jenni Weinman, a rep for the estate and her family, says, "It is with unbearable sadness that I can confirm that Lara Long, the sister to DJ AM, passed away."
The statement continues: "She passed away late Monday night, May 9th after a fierce four month battle with an extremely rare colon cancer."

"She was two months shy of turning 41. Lara was responsible for keeping the memory of her brother alive with the creation of the DJ AM Memorial Fund."
"She was the driving force behind his eBay shoe sale as well as DJ AM's record sales, working tirelessly to make sure he would not be forgotten."
"Lara Long was an amazing woman, with a huge personality, a heart of gold and an incredible laugh. There are no words to explain how she will be missed."
"We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family at this devastating time.”

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Kelly Bensimon Wants to Make You Hot

She has a lot of competition, but Kelly Bensimon may have officially penned the most ridiculous, insulting, pompous celebrity memoir book of all-time.
The Real Housewives of New York City cast member has signed a deal with St. Martin's Press to pen a book tentatively titled "I Want to Make You Hot." The title is self-explanatory, Bensimon said in a statement:
"Spend seven days with me and my expert friends and we'll have fun with exercise, eat better, dress amazing, have more fun and smile through a life that's too short."

Planning to include over 40 recipes and tips on healthy living, Kelly adds "we can control how we look and feel, so let's get started together." The book will be released some time next year.

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Kelly Bensimon Wants to Make You Hot

She has a lot of competition, but Kelly Bensimon may have officially penned the most ridiculous, insulting, pompous celebrity memoir book of all-time.
The Real Housewives of New York City cast member has signed a deal with St. Martin's Press to pen a book tentatively titled "I Want to Make You Hot." The title is self-explanatory, Bensimon said in a statement:
"Spend seven days with me and my expert friends and we'll have fun with exercise, eat better, dress amazing, have more fun and smile through a life that's too short."

Planning to include over 40 recipes and tips on healthy living, Kelly adds "we can control how we look and feel, so let's get started together." The book will be released some time next year.

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: A Sexy Cannes Date Night!

Visiting the French Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival, Brangelina left their six kids behind to enjoy for a romantic dinner date Saturday at Tetou, Us reports.
Tetou is a favorite for the pair, who are in town to promote Tree of Life (Brad) and Kung Fu Panda 2 (Angelina). According to witnesses, they've still got it:
"They seemed very happy. They seem completely in love, still, which is so nice to see. Their energy is amazing. He held her seat out when they arrived."

This isn't to say they don't make time for the brood, as well.

The duo have been ensconced with their six kids at a private villa - complete with a private chef and a pool full of inflatable toys - at Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc.
Though the family's arrival at the hotel was "a little manic when all the children stormed in," according to a witness, "They checked in like any other family."
"The hotel even asked for Brad and Angelina's passports and they happily waited at the front ... They had an absolutely insane amount of luggage!"
No word if Angelina's many female mistresses made the trip.

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Carlos Santana Slams Georgia Immigration Law

Guitar great Carlos Santana was given the Beacon of Change award before the Atlanta Braves' fifth annual Civil Rights Game Sunday against the Phillies.
The Mexican-American Grammy-winner used the occasion at Turner Field to openly criticize Arizona and Georgia for their tough new immigration laws.
Saying that he represented immigrants, Santana said, “The people of Arizona, and the people of Atlanta, Georgia, you should be ashamed of yourselves.”

The Braves won 3-2 Sunday, but Atlanta's still the loser, Carlos feels.

Friday, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill requiring employers to check the immigration status of new hires and allowing law enforcement officers to check suspects' immigration status in some cases.
The law, one of the toughest in the nation, is similar to Arizona's.
“This law is not correct. It's a cruel law, actually,” Santana, who emigrated to San Francisco from his native Mexico in the 1960s, said after the ceremony.
“This is about fear. Stop shucking and jiving. People are afraid we're going to steal your job. No, we aren't. You're not going to change sheets and clean toilets."
“This is the United States. This is the land of the free," he added.
"If people want the immigration laws to keep passing, then everybody should just get out and leave the American Indians here.”
Santana certainly didn't mince words about this complex and controversial topic. What do you think? Does the singer have a point - or does he miss it?

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Danielle Staub to The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Good Luck Without Me!

Danielle Staub has taken time out from planning prepping her Ray J sex tape to comment on the upcoming season of her former show.
New episodes of The Real Housewives of New Jersey kick off tonight, but Staub - who exited the series a few months ago - doesn't have high hopes for her ex-castmates.

"It's not going to have the ratings," Staub told E! News. "I brought the [drama]. People either loved me or hated me, but they were paying attention. This [season] is just full out nasty family fighting. Everyone's got that. Where's the element of surprise there?"

Danielle says she won't be watching season three, but there is one thing that would draw her back to the series: "Money, money, money."

Visit THG first thing tomorrow morning for a complete rundown of the craziness that is The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

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Rapper M-Bone, Cali Swag District Member, Killed in Drive-By Shooting

Rapper Montae Talbert, better known as M-Bone of the hip hop group Cali Swag District, was killed in a shooting Sunday night in the Inglewood area of L.A.
Police say it's too soon to say if M Bone was targeted or if it was a random act of violence, but he was shot in the head as he sat in a car around 10:30 p.m.
Lt. James Madie of the Inglewood Police Department said the following: "We have identified the victim as Mante Ray Talbert. He was born July 17, 1988."
"Reports that it was a random shooting are unconfirmed at this time."

R.I.P., M-Bone (1988-2011).

"Officers are going through lots of information, sorting out good information from bogus information. Honestly, we are overwhelmed at this time."
“It is still early in the investigation, and we have been getting conflicting statements about what happened. So far, we do not think that anybody witnessed the actual shooting, and we could be looking for a red or white vehicle."
“We will be working the case hard today.”
Detectives on the scene were checking to see if any cameras from stores across the street had caught anything on tape that might help them.
A resident who lived behind the liquor store M-Bone was parked at before he was shot twice in the head said, “I heard two shots like a popping noise then a car screeching away,  but nobody wants to get involved with what happened.”
Talbert was found slumped over the steering wheel in the driver’s seat of his car and police have not ruled-out that he might have known the shooter.
The incident took place at 416 N. La Brea Boulevard in Inglewood.
Cali Swag District's "Teach Me How to Dougie" hit number 28 on the Billboard charts in 2010, and established the dance as a hip hop staple.
Story developing ...

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Neve Campbell and John Light: It's Over!

Neve Campbell and her husband John Light are splitting up.
The Scream star and her soon-to-be-former-hubby filed a confidential settlement agreement which divides up all the assets in their marriage May 6.
The terms of the settlement are not known, but when she filed for divorce she asked the judge to deny Light, an English actor, spousal support.
They were married four years and one day before filing to end it. Not exactly a fun anniversary, we're guessing. Hopefully it works out for the best.

Neve Campbell and John Light have no children.

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Delta Goodrem: Dating Nick Jonas?

Has Nick Jonas found himself an older woman?
The 18-year old was caught holding hands with Australian singer Delta Goodrem, 26, over the weekend. The possible couple looked mighty cozy as they exited the ArcLight Cinema in Hollywood last night.

From Miley Cyrus to Delta Goodrem? Nick Jonas has a type.

Goodrem split from her fiance, singer Brian McFadden, last month. They had been together for seven years.

No word yet from Jonas on the relationship, but if Tweets are telling, the young star is smitten. He wrote yesterday: "I feel so blessed. Had a great weekend."

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Donald Trump Will Not Run For President

Donald Trump will not make a bid for the White House in 2012, telling reporters Monday that "I will not be running for president as much as I'd like to."
In typical Trump fashion, he added that, "This decision does not come easily or without regret. I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary, and ultimately, the general election."
Sure thing, Don.

Trump concludes that as tempting as it would be to run, "Ultimately business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector."
It was a hard decision, "especially when my potential candidacy continues to be validated by ranking among the top [GOP] contenders across the country."
Well, sort of.
Testing the wasters this spring, Trump polled well at first, but miscalculated big time by not focusing on his (perceived) strength: Business acumen.
Instead, he opted to stir the pot with absurd, racially-provocative criticism of President Obama's citizenship and integrity, crossing a line with many.
In light of Obama's birth certificate being released, the president lampooning him and the demise of Osama bin Laden, Trump lost relevance quickly.
There was also widespread skepticism about Trump's flirtation with a run grew tepid due to how closely he guards information about his finances.
Running for president would've meant that he would have needed to make significant financial disclosures to the Federal Election Commission.
Anyway, at least he has a few billion dollars and his day job. Celebrity Apprentice is going strong (well, for NBC) and will be back next year, too.

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Happy 25th Birthday, Megan Fox!

Megan Fox could really use your birthday wishes.
The gorgeous actress lost out on her Transformers gig to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley last year and has faced numerous plastic surgery questions over the last few months.
Sure, Fox recently got married to long-time boyfriend Brian Austin Green, and she could still cause multiple traffic accidents by just walking down the street, but the new 25-year old hasn't had the best professional run of her life these days. Hang in there, Megan! We're still hoping you get naked on screen rooting for you!

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Chris Hemsworth to Hunt Down Kristen Stewart

Look out, Kristen Stewart. Chris Hemsworth is coming for you.
The star of Thor has signed on for Snow White and the Huntsman, a modern day, dramatic take on the classic fairy tale.

The burgeoning A-lister will portray the Huntsman himself in the film, a man hired by Charlize Theron's evil queen to track down her nemesis, Snow White. The movie will likely be released in December 2012.

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Britney Spears in Harper's Bazaar: Life is Good!

With a new, critically-praised album out in Femme Fatale, two great kinds and a happy relationship with her beau Jason Trawick, Britney Spears is loving life.
"I feel like I'm drinking a tall glass of homemade sweet tea on a really hot, beautiful day," Spears tells the new Harper's Bazaar of life these days.
Sounds like Charlie Sheen would say she's WINNING these days. Might she continue that hot streak with another baby and marriage to Trawick?
"I've thought about both," Spears says. "So if the timing was right ..."

Having bounced back from a rocky 2007 (a custody battle with K-Fed and a short rehab stay), Spears looks back on how motherhood has transformed her.
"I think things through a little bit more. I worry a lot. I'm more straightforward. I speak up more than I did before," reveals the "Til the World Ends" singer.
"When I was young, I wouldn't speak up as much, but now that I'm a mom, things have changed." She was a mom during dark times too, but no matter.
Check out some Britney Spears pictures from the new Harper's ...

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Bravo to Dump The Real Housewives of New York City?

The Real Housewives of New York City as we know them may soon be no more.
According to network insiders, Bravo thinks the current cast is too poor - no, seriously, too poor - and wants to "replicate" the mega-wealthy cast of its Beverly Hills franchise.

"They want an entirely new cast," a source tells The New York Post. "They want rich, rich women, like Adrienne Maloof and Camille Grammer, dripping in glamour and $10 million penthouses. And they don't want to fake it. They are discreetly reaching out to women who fit the bill."
The Real Housewives of New York City premiered its new season on April 7 and has been garnering decent ratings. But the first season finale of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was the highest rated finale of any in the franchise's history.
In response to this rumor, a Bravo rep simply said: "We are always casting for new housewives in every city."

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Angelina Jolie's New Movie Will Be Called ...

Angelina Jolie’s drama about the Bosnian War has a title.
It’s now called In the Land of Blood and Honey. But why?
“It’s a heavy film,” she tells EW at the Cannes Film Festival. “You want to find that title that really helps the audience know what they’re walking into.”
For months, it has been known as the Angelina Jolie Bosnian War Movie, and naming it was “driving me crazy. I have lists and lists of titles all over.”
Jolie, who wrote and directed the film, but does NOT star in it, had to settle on a name at some point. The release date is currently set for Dec. 23.
Blood and Honey, which she shot last October in Eastern Europe, focuses on a young Serbian man and a Bosnian-Muslim woman in the war of 1992.
The conflict tears them - and the former Yugoslavia - apart.
She settled on In the Land of Blood and Honey, a takeoff on the phrase “land of milk and honey,” indicating a place of great wealth – but in this case, terrible loss - for the film, which has been greeted by protests as well as anticipation.
Some survivors of the war feared it was a twisted story of romance between a soldier and the woman he was oppressing, but Jolie quickly disproved those false reports by providing the script to officials in Bosnia’s culture ministry.
Besides the sweetness/sadness theme, the areaa is part of the Balkan peninsula, and “Bal” and “kan” in Turkish translates “blood” and “honey.

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Tamera Mowry and Adam Housley: Married!

Tamera Mowry married Fox News correspondent Adam Housley this weekend.
The Sister, Sister star and her fiance tied the knot at an inn and vineyard surrounded by 300 guests, exchaning traditional vows on Saturday.
"I've always wanted an outdoor wedding with lots of flowers," Mowry said. "I feel so lucky to have this beautiful day marrying my best friend."

Among the bride's eight bridesmaids were maid of honor Andrea Regalado and, naturally, Mowry's twin sister and matron of honor, Tia Mowry.
"I feel so blessed to be marrying such an amazing man," says Mowry of her new husband. Adds Housley of his wife: "Tamera is beautiful inside out."
Seems like they make a great pair. Congratulations!

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Danielle Staub and Ray J Sex Tape: Coming Soon?

Move over, William and Kate. Two people truly meant for each other have reportedly come together.

According to Media Takeout, Danielle Staub was caught locking lips with Ray J this week. In the photo posted on the site, Brandy's brother is leaning down to lay one on the former Real Housewife of New Jersey, who responds by raising a champagne glass.

THG's research shows this to be the first time in recorded history that two people with separate sex tapes have found love. (Vomit from Staub's naked images HERE and re-familiarize yourself with Ray's work HERE.)

It's clear this pair is meant for each other. The only question remaining: what will they title they own intercourse video?

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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert: Married!

Country stars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton married last night, swapping vows in her home state of Texas. The singers have been together for five years.
The bride, who wore her mother's wedding dress, walked down the aisle in front of a whopping 550 wedding attendees, including close pal Reba McEntire.
Blake's co-star on The Voice, Cee Lo Green, was on hand, as were Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley and country star Neal McCoy, who played the reception.
A reception at which the guests were, as promised, served venison.

Blake's stoked to be with Miranda for life. But as for the wedding ...

"Here's the thing ... I am thrilled to be married to Miranda Lambert forever, but I don't give a crap about weddings," he told The Country Vibe this month.
"This is a big deal to her, and I'm excited for her, but I don't have a lot of input. Every wedding I've ever gone to, I've fallen asleep or been so miserable I had my iPod in and nobody knew, or I was playing Angry Birds on my phone."
"Even if it's your wedding, if you're a guy, it's boring. So, I'm ready for the ceremony, because after that, the reception is going to be a huge party."
"That's what I'm really looking forward to."
We're sure he came around a little on the big day ... well, maybe. Either way, here's hoping the party rocked and wishing the couple a lifetime of happiness.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt to Star on Law & Order: SVU?

Might Jennifer Love Hewitt be in line for a major television role?
The actress, who has made news more for her failed relationships over the last couple years than anything she has done on the big or small screen, is a leading contender to replace Mariska Hargitay on Law & Order: SVU.

Hargitay has portrayed Detective Olivia Benson for for 12 years, but signed a new deal last week that only calls for her to appear on 13 episodes of the upcoming season.
NBC President Bob Greenblatt confirms that creative plans for 2011-2012 involve Benson taking on a supervisor role around halfway through, and a new female detective coming on board.
"We’re looking at options," he says. "Jennifer Love is somebody who we’ve been circling."
The large-breasted actress guest-starred last season on Law & Order: SVU and would bring at least two major assets to the long-running drama.

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Rebecca Black: Not Pregnant!

Can we all go back to having fun on Fridays now?
In response to a ridiculous, disgusting rumor that actually got picked up by CNN over the weekend, 13-year old Rebecca Black Tweeted last night:

With this nonsense out of the way, Black can return to the studio. She's signed a major record deal and will most definitely be heard from again.

Let's just hope the news outlets doing the reporting on this controversial star keep the focus where it belongs: her poor singing, not her imaginary bedroom behavior.

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And the Survivor Winner is...

He entered the season as a known favorite, a strong competitor that had already appeared in three previous seasons.
Yet Boston Rob Mariano still managed to work his charm and his schemes on Survivor: Redemption Island, winning the $1 million grand prize on last night's live finale.

Host Jeff Probst showered the veteran player with praise, saying Mariano played the game in “a style that would make any mob boss proud," while the man who loves to be an intimidating villain said:
"At the end of the day, it's about my wife and child. Ultimately I want to win so I can bring it home and they can have a better future."
Next season, Survivor heads to the South Pacific. Check out the official preview for the edition that kicks off this fall below.

Survivor South Pacific Preview

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The Situation's Dad Loses It: A Reenactment

Frank Sorrentino, father of Jersey Shore’s Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, recently began badmouthing his son in a string of expletive-laden online videos.
Frank claims Sitch told him to go on welfare when he asked him for help with his medical bills. He is clearly not a fan of Mike, whatever his motivation is.
The Situation’s management says he’s saddened by his father’s actions and may consider legal action against a man trying to use him for attention.
It's time for a little Taiwanese animated reenactment, don't you think? Nothing sums up a story better. Check out NMA’s latest video on The Situation:

The Situation's Dad Goes Off: A Reenactment

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Spotted: Pippa Middleton and George Percy!

Probably not, but Pippa Middleton was seen in Spain with her ex George Percy this weekend. The younger sister of Kate Middleton, along with a female friend, were relaxing with Percy on Sunday in a park in Madrid, as well as on a boat.
Fortunately, no racy photos came out of this boat trip. Just a nice time between the exes, who remain close friends. Here's a shot of them at lunch:

Back on Friday, Pippa Middleton was seen sharing laughs with Percy when they arrived at Madrid airport. Later that day, the 27-year-old carried a bottle of champagne in her red bag and spent the evening with her friends at Fortuna nightclub.
Middleton and Percy dated when they were students at the Edinburgh University. They were also flatmates, and have been friends for about 10 years.
George Percy, BTW, happens to be the eldest son of the Duke of Northumberland. We have no idea what that means, but it's clearly really important!
The Middleton girls certainly have a thing for royalty.

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Spencer Pratt Banned From Heidi's New Show

It seems unthinkable for this terrible tandem, but Spencer Pratt is not permitted on or anywhere near Heidi Montag's new reality show Famous Food.
Producers of Heidi's show - on which she, Jake Pavelka, Ashley Dupre and other has-beens manage a restaurant - are serious, too. Spencer is banned.
Pratt has been disallowed on set since day one, and Heidi Montag herself agreed to the injunction against her better half (not that she had a choice).

PERSONA NON GRATA: That's what Spencer is on the set of Famous Food. And presumably many, many other places in and around Southern California.

The producers were adamant that Spencer wasn't allowed on the set, near the set, or to be involved in any way, and Heidi agreed to keep him at bay.
We're told Spencer has behaved himself so far - it helps that he was briefly in a coma this spring - but you know it's just a matter of time with him.

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Rick Springfield to Arresting Officers: I'll KILL You!

Rick Springfield threatened to kill a deputy sheriff and his family the night he was arrested for DUI, yet there was no mention of the incident in the arrest report.
Springfield was arrested in Malibu May 1 and blew a .10, above the legal limit. The deputy said his $200,000, 1963 Corvette Stingray would be towed away.
The singer/actor was not pleased.

Law enforcement sources say upon hearing that news, Springfield yelled to the deputy, "If you tow my car I will f*%king kill you and your family."
He must not have taken it seriously, because there was no mention of the threat in the report. which merely says that Rick Springfield was "belligerent."
LA County Sheriff's Dept. spokesman Steve Whitmore says. "It is rare when a drunk doesn't say something outlandish to police when they're arrested."
"I have no idea what went down with this one, I wasn't there, but drunks are notorious for saying stupid, outlandish things to law enforcement members all the time. Law enforcement's job is to get them off the streets, because they're drunk."
The D.A. is currently deciding whether to charge Springfield with DUI.
As for Springfield, his rep gave a statement to TMZ: "Someone has leaked information illegally. It's a sad reflection on society today that people in law enforcement who we look up to, pander to the celebrity gossip channels."

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Andy Dick Sued For Grinding Junk Into Dude's Head

Andy Dick is being sued allegedly grinding his genitals into a guy's head during his comedy routine. This allegedly took place in Texas in December.
Robert Tucker says he attended Dick's comedy show and wasn't at all amused about what Dick did as he left the stage to interact with the audience.
According to Tucker's lawsuit, he asked Dick for an autograph. First mistake.

Fresh off his arrest for disorderly conduct, Andy didn't need this.

Instead of obliging, Dick (dressed like a woman at the time for reasons unknown, yet that make perfect sense) brought a bar stool alongside the fan.
"Andy Dick then took control of Plaintiff's head with his left hand and pulled down his costume skirt with his right hand," the suit alleges, then gets worse.
"Exposing the fact that he was not wearing underwear beneath the skirt, Dick then, while still controlling Plaintiff's head with his hand, forced his genitals against the left side of Plaintiff's face. Plaintiff immediately pulled away."
Tucker is suing Dick and his reps for offensive physical contact, infliction of emotional distress, and defamation of conduct. The real crime here, though?
This guy attended an Andy Dick show AND wanted an autograph. We're not saying he deserved Dick in his grill, but he wasn't a passerby on the street ...

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Jon Cryer: Excited for New Two and a Half Men Co-Star

We already know what Charlie Sheen thinks of Ashton Kutcher coming on board Two and a Half Men. But what about the man who will actually be starring alongside him?
Jon Cryer released his first statement on the addition of Kutcher today, saying:
"Ashton is an extraordinarily talented guy, and his presence will be an asset to our show. We are old friends from our male modeling days, and we're both looking forward to being judged for our comedic artistry, as opposed to our exceptional physical beauty."

Adding that he's "jazzed" to work with Kutcher, Cryer actually gave Sheen - the man who once called him a "troll" - a shout-out: "I'm extremely proud of the work we've done together, and I will miss him. But I'm also looking forward to this new beginning."

What a class act.

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Jesse James: I Am One F*%ked Up Individual!

Jesse James is forthright if nothing else. In an interview with Men's Journal, he continues to open up about how he ruined his marriage to Sandra Bullock.
"I never shied away from anything I did. I took full responsibility," he asserts. "I cheated on my wife. Guess what? So do millions of other men."
"To be honest, it was unfair for me to even be in a relationship," he says of their marriage. "I sabotaged everything. I was never 100 percent in."
"I'm self-destructive. I made some seriously f*%ked-up choices."

Jesse credits Kat Von D for helping him through this dark period.

Jesse James checked into rehab shortly after news of his infidelities broke, a decision that he says changed his life forever, and for the better.
"I was an animal in a cage. I needed to escape before I cracked up or did something really stupid. I don't know why I went. I just needed help."
"I went into it thinking, 'All these people in this place? They are really f*%ked-up.' I figured out pretty fast that I was the really f*%ked-up one."
"I realized I was addicted to anger. And it was going to be up to me to straighten sh!t out. My life kind of started over. I hit the reset button."
James turned to his friend (and now his fiancee) Kat von D for help.
"Back when I was listening every day to some new person say what a f*%k-up I was, I hit the wall. I had a day where I was literally wondering how much more of this I could take. And one person reached out," he recalls.
"Guess who that was? Everyone else thought I was toxic. The fact that Kat is willing to be with me now? And get demonized in the tabloids for it?"
"God, I really love her."
Helps that Kat's amazing in bed, of course.
But seriously. It doesn't excuse or change what he did, and he will have to live with that forever. But here's hoping Jesse really has turned the corner.

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Rihanna and Chris Brown: Following Each Other on Twitter!!!

Chris Brown is totally following Rihanna on Twitter! And vice versa! Let's hear it for letting bygones be bygones and patching things up via social media!
According to an impromptu investigation, both are not only following each other, but added each other very recently. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?!?!?
Asked by a fan why she would follow Brown and if this meant something significant, Rihanna Tweeted back, "its fu**in twitter, not the alter! calm down."

LIKE OLD TIMES? Okay, maybe not quite.

A judge recently lifted the restraining order prohibiting them from having contact. It had been in place since he beat her up more than two years prior.
Rihanna basically said at the time that she was doing him a favor - no restraining order makes it easier for him to attend award shows and the like.
Just the same, she clarified that they have no relationship. If nothing else, following each other's Tweets implies some kind of relationship. Right?

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Derek Boogaard, NHL Player, Found Dead

Derek Boogaard, who played for the NHL's New York Rangers, has died. He was 28.
Boogaard played in 45 games for the Rangers before missing the bulk of the second half of this season after suffering a concussion and shoulder injury.
Derek had the reputation of being an enforcer on the ice and one of the league's toughest players. He was found dead in his apartment in Minneapolis.

It's too early to know if his hockey injuries had anything to do with his death. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine cause of death.
Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather said in a statement:
"Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual. He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him."
"We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates."

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James Durbin: Shocked by American Idol Elimination

James Durbin has to be honest: he didn't see his elimination coming on Thursday night.
The aspiring rocker tells MTV he "definitely" was surprised by the development, and has spent the time since remember why he originally auditioned.
"It's for my family and to try and give a voice to a genre of music that seems like it's slowly fading away," Durbin says. "I really accomplished a lot on the show, and I'm grateful for the opportunity."

We all saw James fight back tears after learning of his fate, but he's now accepted it. And is excited about all the future has in store.

"I haven't failed at all," he said. "This is just the beginning.

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Charlie Sheen on Future of Two and a Half Men: LOSING!

Ashton Kutcher is officially a Two and a Half Men cast member. But he won't be for long, according to the actor Kutcher replaced.
Charlie Sheen doesn't think the sitcom has a bright future, responding to this piece of casting news by saying: "Enjoy the show America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB."

Sheen did have something nice to say about Ashton, though. Sort of.

"Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer," he told TMZ. "Oh wait, so am I!!"

As for professional and personal nemesis Chuck Lorre? "Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there."

But will there be laughs for viewers? That's all CBS cares about.

UPDATE: Sheen has already reversed course a bit. He just Tweeted: “#Winning Congrats to the cast and crew…CBS & WB..! My best to @aplusk!! The show must go on… You got the right guy! c”

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