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on 11/10/2011

 

 

 Justin Bieber Says He’s “In Love” With Selena Gomez: “She’s Hot & Makes Me Laugh”

Justin Bieber is head over heels in love with Selena Gomez. The 17-year-old singing sensation gave his most candid interview to date about his budding relationship with the 19-year-old brunette bombshell, opening up to New! magazine about what makes her so great.

Justin reveals that he is “in love” with Selena!

“I wouldn’t be with somebody if I wasn’t in love,” JB confessed to New! magazine, via MTV UK.

“Everybody can see she is hot and that’s great, but there is so much more to her than that,” he added. “She makes me laugh and she puts up with my practical jokes.”

Justin also explained that having a similar family background to Selena helped build a strong foundation for their relationship.

“We were both raised by our moms in single-parent households, and that’s given us a lot of the same family values in life.”

 

Spice Girls' Mel C Opens Up

Being labeled Sporty Spice was both a blessing and a curse for Melanie Chisholm.

In a new interview with The UK's Daily Mail, the 37-year-old singer explains how being in the spotlight caused her to become both depressed and bulimic.

"Being in the Spice Girls was amazing, but also very tough," Chisholm admits. "I was young and impressionable, and I found it hard to read about myself."

"The tabloids were cruel about my appearance, and nothing can prepare you for that," the singer explains. "You just have to fight your way through it."

Chisholm says "there were a lot of lies printed" about her during the band's heyday, and tabloids often referred to her as "gobby" and "masculine." Inevitably, that prompted "questions about my sexuality."

(The singer, who welcomed daughter Scarlet in February 2009, identifies as straight. She has been dating property developer Thomas Starr since 2002.)

These days, Sporty Spice says she's in a much better place. "When I see Scarlet playing her toy guitar and singing along, it reminds me of my own childhood," Chisholm says. "My mum sang in a band and my stepdad played bass. There were always musicians in the house. It was a happy time."

Though Chisholm recently released her fifth solo album, she hinted the Spice Girls may reunite to perform at the 2012 Olympics in London.

"Our last tour was amazing," she says. "It rekindled old friendships and made me appreciate the other girls again. The Olympics would be brilliant, but I don't know the truth. I'd love to do something, but it would have to involve all five of us."

 

Justin Bieber Takes Selena Gomez on 'Titanic' Date

Justin Bieber is the romance king of the world!

After spending the day at the beach together on Friday, the singer took girlfriend Selena Gomez on a super-sized date that she's not likely to forget.

After catching their pal Demi Lovato in concert at the Nokia Theater, the couple then headed next door to L.A.'s Staples Center, where they watched the tear-jerking romance Titanic ... alone.

Bieber, according to TMZ, rented out the entire arena so he and Gomez, 19, could watch Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in the Oscar-winning classic.

But Bieber, 17, didn't have to pay for it! The Staples Center's management reportedly allowed him the arena, which was available for the night, for free because Bieber has sold out the place three times. (Just don't tell Gomez!)

"Romance isn't dead," Bieber Tweeted Friday. "Treat your lady right fellas."

 

Demi Lovato: I Finally Feel Like a Role Model

By now, it's no secret that Demi Lovato has been to hell and back. The 18-year-old singer has been open about her struggles with cutting, eating disorders and depression, and she hopes her journey will inspire others to tackle their own issues as well.

"To me, it's more rewarding for me to speak about these issues and know that I'm possibly making a difference in someone's life," she tells The Associated Press. "I feel like I'm held more accountable to stay healthy now because now I'm a role model to young girls to not have eating issues and to not say, 'Hey, it's OK to starve yourself' or 'It's OK to throw up after your meals.' That's not OK."

The "Skyscraper" singer, who is still in therapy, admits that it's a "daily battle" to stay on the straight and narrow.

"I check in with many, many people every single day," Lovato says. "I have a very strong treatment team and it's actually kind of overwhelming sometimes to have that many people just focused on you and your problems."

One thing Lovato doesn't have to worry about? People in her team sweeping her issues under the rug.

"Now I have people around me that at the sign of anything, they say something and they speak up and they are no longer afraid to say, 'Hey, maybe you shouldn't be doing this' because they're afraid of losing their job," the singer -- who released her third album, Unbroken, on Tuesday -- says.

"I think that's what goes wrong in a lot of people's careers, so many people are afraid to say, 'This person has a problem' or 'This person maybe shouldn't do this' because they're afraid of losing their jobs," Lovato adds.

 

Beyoncé: Pregnancy Is 'the Most Incredible Gift'

Beyoncé Knowles can't hold back when it comes to expressing her pregnancy joy.

After showing off her baby bump at the MTV Music Awards and later saying she feels "very empowered," the pop diva, 30, now says she's "so happy to be a woman."

"[Pregnancy] is the most incredible gift anyone can have," Knowles told E! News. "I'm very excited. I'm probably the happiest I've ever been."

And should her baby-on-the-way (with husband Jay-Z) be inclined to follow in mom and dad's footsteps, he or she has already got quite a head start.

"I've been performing the whole time and dancing and singing in the studio," Knowles says. "I think my baby has heard lots and lots of very loud music."

 

Britney Spears Brandishes Gun in "Criminal" Video

Britney Spears knows how to keep her boyfriend in line.

Showing off her sexy legs in a pair of tight leather shorts, the 29-year-old pop star filmed scenes for her "Criminal" music video in London Monday. Wielding a pistol, Spears was joined by her real-life beau Jason Trawick, who donned a black ski mask for his first cameo.

In one scene, Spears and Trawick rob a grocery store together.

"I've never shot on location out of the country of America for a video, so it should be really interesting," Spears told AOL before the shoot. "It was partly my idea, and they were like, 'Yeah, it's a great idea,' so we did it."

The singer is currently overseas to perform throughout Europe, with stops in France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark.

 

Lady Gaga Goes From Penis Stilettos to Fan-Faced Footwear

Lady Gaga never ceases to amaze with her crazy footwear couture, but her latest statement was more sweet than shocking. Mother monster who was censored by Fox for wearing penis stilettos on American Idol earlier this year showed off a new footwear trend, wearing faces of fans on her mega-platforms.

While chatted with E! News’ Giuliana Rancic about her Viva Glam Campaign with M.A.C., the host couldn’t help but to comment on her “amazing” shoes.

“I guess about a foot, maybe more, they have the fans’ faces on them,” Gaga said when asked how high the platforms were.

Definitely a sweet sentiment behind the fan portraits on Gaga’s feet.

Gaga also spoke about her alter ego Jo Calderone’s return to the spotlight.

“I don’t know how soon, but I’m sure Jo will want to perform again,” Gaga said. “I don’t think he can help himself really.”

Gaga made headlines earlier this week for a very revealing and public wardrobe malfunction.

Unfortunately, Gaga wasn’t wearing any undies while out in NYC, showing her lady parts to the world when the slit of her red dress moved from one side to the center of her body.

The moment was capture by paparazzi, revealing her genital piercing to the world.

 

Are Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper Dating?

Bradley Cooper just can't stop the rumor mill.

After keeping close company with Olivia Wilde in May and then receiving an honor from Charlize Theron last week, The Hangover star is generating the most talk because of his dinner companion this weekend.

She was no other than the recently available Jennifer Lopez.

Although the Internet lit up with reports of a budding romance between Cooper, 37, and Lopez, 42, a source tells PEOPLE that the dinner Saturday at the New York restaurant Per Se was all business.

The pair, according to the source, are "in discussions regarding a project."

 

Justin Bieber: I Want to Be Married By 25

Justin Bieber is just 17, but he's already marriage-minded.

When asked by Women's Wear Daily where he sees himself in five years, the teen sensation didn't mince words.

"Well, by 25 or 26, I want to see myself, like, married or start looking for a family," Bieber says. "I want to be a young dad. I want to be able to have done what I wanted to do – to be successful, to do a movie or whatever."

But those with Bieber fever should still cool out for the moment.

"One thing," he adds. "I'm not looking to get married now."

One person who can't be ruled out as his future spouse is current love Selena Gomez, whom Bieber calls "amazing."

"She's my girlfriend right now," he confirms to the magazine.

He also points out that even as he thinks about the future, he still acts like a teenager.

"I love to play sports and stuff," he says. "I love just hanging out with my friends. I'm just a regular 17-year-old. I grew up playing hockey so I like to get on the ice every once in a while. I love to play basketball and I try to play soccer as much as I can."

 

Madonna Confirms New Album Set For Spring 2012 Release

Madonna fans rejoice - the Material Girl is officially heading back to the studio!

The queen of pop confirmed she's working on a new album, with an eye on a Spring 2012 release, she announced during an interview in Venice, Italy, during the 68th annual Venice Film Festival.

"[I've] started a little bit of work in the studio," Madonna said during an interview with Sweden's Sveriges Television, while promoting her big screen directorial debut, "W.E.," in Venice.

Once she's done in Venice, the superstar said she would continue working on her album in "New York, until the end of the year."

Madonna first kicked off efforts on the new release in early July, her manager Guy Oseary announced at the time on his Twitter page.

"It's official.. Madonna's 1st day in the recording studio for the new album... Very exciting.. Happy 4th of july," he Tweeted at the time.

During her interview in Venice, Madonna noted she expects the first single to drop in February or March, leading up to the album's spring release.

The new album, whose title has yet to be announced, will be Madonna's first studio release since 2008's "Hard Candy," which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and went on to sell 3.8 million copies worldwide.

 

Beyoncé Celebrates 30th Birthday in Italy with Jay-Z

It's been a week of momentous occasions for Beyoncé Knowles.

Just several days after showing off her baby bump and announcing she and hubby Jay-Z, 41, are expecting their first child, the "Love on Top" singer celebrated her big 3-0.

Rocking a full head of au naturel curls, the mom-to-be and her man jet-setted off to Venice, Italy, where they were spotted leaving a hotel on Saturday. Then, on Sunday (her actual birthday!) the couple had dinner at "one of the city's most celebrated restaurants," according to foreign press reports.

The pop star, who has been especially giddy since her pregnancy, recently said to viewers at the MTV Video Music Awards, "I want you to stand up on your feet. I want you to feel the love that's growing inside me."

 

Marc Anthony Gives First Post-Split Interview: “I’ll Always Love Jennifer Lopez”

Marc Anthony is opening up for the first time about his split from Jennifer Lopez after seven years of marriage.

ABC News will air the first part of a two-part special, with Marc talking about his breakup, tomorrow on ABC.

“I’ll always love Jennifer,” Marc tells ABC reporter John Quinones in the promo clip below.

J.Lo recently talked openly about her split with Marc in the September issue of Vanity Fair.

“I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer,” Jen said. “We actually work great together, and he was always very supportive. Together we could make magic — and we did. He will always be in our lives. He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children.”

ABC will air part of the Marc Anthony interview Thursday on Good Morning America, followed by a Nightline special on Thursday night.

 

Beyoncé & Jay-Z Expecting a Baby

Leave it to Beyoncé to steal the spotlight at Sunday's Video Music Awards.

But it wasn't one of the pop diva's signature show-stopping performances that had people talking. Instead, it was Beyoncé's burgeoning belly bump, swathed in an orange gown.

Beyoncé, 29, posed for photos with her hands cradling her belly, teasing, "I have a surprise!"

"I'm happy to say it's true," her rep confirms to PEOPLE.

"They told friends in the last month," a source tells PEOPLE. "She's never been happier. Seriously it's all she's been waiting for. And Jay is like an excited kid. They're adorable."

This will be the first child for Beyoncé and her husband of three years, 41-year-old Jay-Z, who performed "Otis" at the VMAs with Kanye West.

Just in June, Knowles, who turns 30 on Sept. 4, and told Piers Morgan, "I always said I would have a baby at 30."

 

Selena Gomez Asks Fans For Help With New Fragrance

Singing starlet Selena Gomez is turning to fans this fall to help her find the right notes -- of her new fragrance!

The 19-year-old "Love You Like a Love Song" singer announced last month that she was in the process of working on her first signature scent. But since her fans are the ones who will be spritzing the fragrant mix, she wants to ensure that they get a say.

According to Women's Wear Daily, "her fans will be invited to log on to selenagomezperfumes.com later this fall to vote on accords and ingredients they prefer for the fragrance. The most popular notes will be incorporated into the finished scent. The first 50,000 participants will receive a free sample of the fragrance and will be entered into a drawing to win a tour of the fragrance lab with Gomez."

"I am excited to make my own fragrance that is romantic, rich and sweet," Gomez told WWD. "I wanted to make a fragrance that is able to make my fans feel special."

Although the final potion has yet to be decided, some may wonder if it will layer nicely with Gomez's boyfriend Justin Bieber's record-breaking Someday scent.

 

Jennifer Lopez: I Was Worn Down at End of Idol

There was a point last season when Jennifer Lopez didn't know whether she would return to American Idol.

"I got a little bit tired at the end with everything going on in my life at the time," says Lopez, whose split with husband Marc Anthony was announced less than two months after the finale.

But at a news conference in Savannah, Ga., where the show is taping, Lopez told reporters that she realized Idol was "one of the best things I've ever been involved with" and that she enjoyed working with the contestants as well as fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler and host Ryan Seacrest.

"I was like 'OK I'm gonna do it again,'" she says.

Earlier this month, producer Nigel Lythgoe had made it official, announcing that Lopez was coming back for a second season.

 

Joe Jonas Celebrates His Birthday Early in Las Vegas

Joe Jonas got a jumpstart on his 22nd birthday celebrations in Las Vegas – in a big way.

Starting off Saturday, Jonas, whose actual birthday is Aug. 15, caused a splash at Liquid Pool Lounge when he spent the afternoon poolside in a VIP cabana with pals.

"Female fans surrounded the area, trying to get a glimpse of [Joe] in his bathing suit," a source tells PEOPLE.

Following his fun in the sun, Jonas and his entourage then headed to the Bellagio Hotel where they were treated to a meal from Akira Back, the executive chef at Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge.

After dinner, Jonas and friends made a quick stop at Deuce Lounge, where they played blackjack – and drew another crowd.

"Joe was swarmed by nearly 20 female fans dying to get an autograph or photo with [him]," the source says. "After signing a few autographs and meeting with fans, Joe finally made it to Haze Nightclub where he rocked the crowd with a special live set, performing tracks off of his debut solo album FastLife."

"It's a coming-of-age record," Jonas told PEOPLE at the event. "I want to present it to people my age – a little bit older."

The performance, which ended at around 2:30 a.m., left Jonas, who will soon join Britney Spears on her European tour, in the VIP area where he was "chatting with a bevy of beautiful girls." He also received a special keyboard-shaped birthday cake.

"Girls were pushing to get near him," another source says. "He was definitely loving the attention."

 

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Together Again  in Hamptons

The backseat of a red Mustang convertible cushioned the reunion of the recently split couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, who on Wednesday were seen together in the snazzy vehicle near Sagg Main Beach in Southampton, N.Y.

The sighting (TMZ has the pic) – which instantly raised questions about the status of the estranged duo's relationship – comes nearly a month after Lopez and Anthony announced exclusively to PEOPLE, "We have decided to end our marriage" after seven years.

Only a reconciliation apparently wasn't the reason for the Hamptons get-together. "The intention was to spend time with his kids Emme and Max, and they had a beautiful time. He's been with Max and Emme a few times now," Anthony's rep tells PEOPLE.

In addition to his twins with Lopez, 3-year-old Max and Emme, Anthony is father to three older children from previous relationships.

This week also brought the news that Lopez is returning to American Idol next season.

 

Taylor Swift Reunites With Exes Taylor Lautner & Joe Jonas at TCAs; Wins Five Surfboards

Taylor Swift made her first ever appearance at the Teen Choice Awards last night, and it was no surprise that she was one of the evening’s biggest winners. The 22-year-old singing sensation won five surfboards, including the Ultimate Choice Award, an honor marking teen voters’ all-time favorite star! And of course the country princess was as gracious as ever during her acceptance speeches.

Taylor’s close pal Emma Stone presented her with the Ultimate Choice Award, and she mentioned Taylor’s career highlights including 20 million albums sold.

Hearing this accomplishment, Taylor raised both fists in the air and cheered from her seat.

Before accepting the award, Taylor made sure to hug BFF Selena Gomez who was sitting on one side of her and gal pal Ashley Greene who was sitting on the other side. She also gave Justin Bieber a warm embrace before taking the stage to thank her fans.

“I’m so honored that you so passionately chose to give me this award,” Taylor gushed. “Thank you so much.”

Amid all of her award excitement, Taylor also bonded with her ex-boyfriends Taylor Lautner and Joe Jonas!

After her wins, Taylor chatted with reporters backstage about some advice she has for her teenage fans.

“I think the best advice that I ever got as a teenager was to think about your actions, because if you are 80 years old looking back, you know if your dad calls you at 8 in the morning and wants to go to breakfast, as a teenager you are like, ‘No I want to sleep,’ and as an 80-year-old looking back, you go to breakfast with your dad,” she shared. “It’s just those little decisions like that.”

Taylor also opened up about what genre of music she has been listening to most lately.

“Right now I am really going through a Beach Boys phase and listening to like Beach Boys and the Sharones and like all kinds of 50s and 60s music,” she shared.

 

Justin Bieber Calls Girlfriend Selena Gomez the “Girl Next Door”

Justin Bieber can’t say enough positive things about his leading lady Selena Gomez. The teen dream couple displayed their love all over the Teen Choice Awards Sunday night, and Justin raved about Selena and her mass appeal.

“Best performance of the night, Selena Gomez,” Justin told MTV News on the TCA blue carpet, predicting Selena would stun with her performance of “Love You Like a Love Song” — and she did just that! (Justin even sang along with Taylor Swift during the performance!)

Selena even took home an award for the ditty with her band The Scene for Choice Love Song; she also won the awards for Choice Female Hottie, Choice TV Actress Comedy, Choice Music Group and Choice Music Single, for “Who Says”!

Why is Selena the current “it” girl? Just ask The Bieb.

“I feel like she’s relatable to a lot of different teenagers,” he gushed to MTV. “She’s kind of girl-next-door; she’s real cool. She’s very nice… she’s a very nice girl.”

Justin took home surfboards for Choice Male Artist, Choice Male Hottie and Choice TV Villain, for his guest role on CSI!

 

Joe Jonas Joining Britney Spears on European Tour

Fantasy turns into reality: As a kid, Joe Jonas had a poster of Britney Spears hanging on his wall.

Now, the 21-year-old singer will be joining his childhood crush on her European tour starting Oct. 16, he tells PEOPLE.

"It's a dream come true," says Jonas, who will be opening for Spears and promoting his upcoming solo album Fastlife, to be released Oct. 11.

"She was the first girl I ever had a poster on my wall of, and her album was the first CD I ever bought," says Jonas. "It's so funny to think I had that on my wall and here I am about to perform with her."

Jonas first met Spears, 29, at an awards show a few years ago and says, "She's a very sweet lady."

He'll join Spears's Femme Fatale tour on Aug. 5 for one date in the U.S., then open 10 shows in Europe, with performances in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

"I'm really looking forward to being part of this," he says.

"I'll be playing more music than I have the past few times I've performed live so far," he adds. "It's going to be really fun to perform some of my music from the album."

 

Justin Bieber Join Selena Gomez In “We Own The Night”

Justin Bieber is taking his “month off” to spend time with those that matter. The 17-year-old singing sensation has been following girlfriend Selena Gomez on her “We Own the Night Tour” making a special appearance at her first show and then traveling with Selena to Miami! The Biebs even joined Selena backstage for her pep talk during the first night of the tour, and there is video footage capturing the adorable moment!

In the behind-the -scenes video from Selena’s opening night, she engages with fans, jokes around with her band and gives a huge team pep talk with Justin at her side!

Justin sported his Selena Gomez & the Scene fan t-shirt, and joined Selena’s back-up dancers (who she calls marshmallows in the clip), band and other members of her camp for the uplifting speech.

“I am having such an amazing time on the road meeting everyone, the crowds have been so energized and it makes for…” Selena Tweeted along with a clip of the video.

 

Geri Halliwell Debuts Evening Dress Collection in London

Victoria Beckham isn't the only Spice Girl designing dresses. Geri Halliwell -- whose swimsuits are in stores now -- debuted six new evening dresses as part of her new Geri by Next collection in London Wednesday night.

"I've been sketching everything myself and I'm thrilled with the results," Halliwell, 38, told OMG. "I've had the opportunity to make dresses that are not stupidly expensive but still elegant enough to wear to an up-market event."

According to the site, Halliwell's new dresses are "reasonably priced," and start at 89 pounds (approximately $145). The new collection will be available in Britain beginning in October.

 

Jennifer Lopez 'Very Happy' Celebrating Birthday in Miami

Fresh from her split with husband Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, who turns 42 on Sunday, is living it up in Miami to celebrate her birthday.

On Saturday night, Lopez and her entourage of 16 – which included her mother, sister, manager and stylist – enjoyed a lavish dinner at Scott Conant's restaurant, Scarpetta, inside the Fontainebleau hotel.

With a view of the ocean, the group indulged in a menu of authentic Italian dishes, including spaghetti with tomato and basil, foie gras ravioli and polenta.

"Jennifer looked radiant in a purple and silver evening dress," a source tells PEOPLE. "And when they brought out her birthday cake after the meal, she began to sing. She was very happy. The whole group had a blast, staying for hours. They closed down the restaurant."

Earlier in the day, Lopez worked up an appetite with a shopping spree, visiting the high-end boutiques at Bal Harbour Shops just north of South Beach. She bought several baby outfits for her 3-year-old twins, Emme and Max, at Bonpoint of Paris, and shopped at Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Pucci.

On Friday night, after swimming in her condo pool with friends and family, including little Emme, Lopez and seven others enjoyed a pre-birthday dinner at the Wine Cellar of the Forge on Miami Beach, a favorite spot where she has dined with Anthony.

"Jennifer and her group arrived around 9 p.m. and went directly to the private wine cellar for a pre-birthday dinner," a source tells PEOPLE. "It was very secluded and beautiful among the bottles with bold and vibrant labels. The meal was served on a long rectangle mirrored table with cloud-like chandeliers hanging above."

According to the source, Lopez, who wore a long, brightly colored geometric patterned dress, was in great spirits. "She was chatty and charming," the source says.

For a surprise, the Forge's pastry chef created a special chocolate soufflé. It was presented to Lopez shortly after their meal, which started with appetizers of lobster peanut butter and jelly, a Forge specialty.

"Jennifer absolutely loved it," the source tells PEOPLE. "When the waiters brought the soufflé, they sang 'Happy Birthday' to her while pouring everyone a crystal goblet of champagne."

 

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Split

After seven years of marriage, it's over for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

"We have decided to end our marriage," they tell PEOPLE in a joint statement. "This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters."

"It is a painful time for all involved," the statement continues, "and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."

Lopez, 41, and Anthony, 42, wed in June 2004 in a casual – and secret – ceremony at Lopez's Beverly Hills home.

They have two children, 3-year-old twins Max and Emme.

 

Justin Timberlake: I'm No Expert on Love

He's wooed women from Britney Spears to Jessica Biel, but Justin Timberlake won't be adding "dating guru" to his rapidly expanding resumé any time soon.

"I should not give anybody love advice," the newly single singer-actor, 30, who announced his split from Biel in March, told PEOPLE at Monday's Friends with Benefits premiere in New York. "Yeah, listen to a single male – yeah, that will work out."

Expertise aside, Timberlake says he is dating again. His latest contender? Cpl. Kelsey De Santis, who asked him via YouTube to accompany her to the Marine Corps Ball in Washington, D.C.

Timberlake said he has yet to meet or even speak with his date, but he is committed to attending the Nov. 12 dance. "I'm still trying to work out my schedule to make it happen for her, but I was flattered," he says. "And honestly, I will do everything I can to make it."

Another marine also publicly courted Timberlake's costar, Mila Kunis, 27, to attend the event in Greenville, N.C. – and she plans on accompanying Sgt. Scott Moore.

As child stars, both Kunis and Timberlake missed an important high-school event, so Kunis is especially delighted to go to this formal dance.

"I didn't go [to my high-school prom]. I went to a semiformal that wasn't at my school," she said. "So I'm definitely excited."

 

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Sport Matching Outfits At ESPYs

Teen heartthrobs Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez got cozy at the 2011 ESPY Awards in L.A. on Wednesday. The couple, who have sported complementing ensembles before at the 2011 Academy Awards, were both clad in head-to-toe black.

On the Nokia Theatre red carpet, Bieber donned a button-up oxford shirt underneath a glittery V-neck sweater and paired the monotone getup with black pants and eye-catching studded sneakers.

The 17-year-old singer presented the Best Team award alongside racing star Danica Patrick. On stage, the pop star paid homage to Patrick's sport and wore a personalized NASCAR racing suit.

Gomez, 18, didn't walk the red carpet but sat next to Bieber in the audience. The "Who Says" singer wore a Heathered Ponte Jersey Sheer Inset Jumper by CHRISTIAN COTA and complemented the thigh-grazing number with gold jewelry and a half-up hairdo.

 

How Harper Seven Beckham Got Her Name

David and Victoria Beckham are spending quiet family time together welcoming their new arrival – and first baby girl – Harper Seven Beckham, and relishing their privacy, a rep for the couple tells PEOPLE.

But the question lingers: How did the parents of three boys – Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8½, and Cruz, 6½ – ever arrive at the name Harper, let alone Seven?

It may not be as complicated as you think. Harper is an old English name that Victoria has always loved, PEOPLE has learned, and seven is considered a very lucky spiritual number.

In addition, Harper Seven was born Sunday morning in L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. (and 10 oz.) in the seventh hour in the seventh month – on the seventh day of the week.

As sports fans can't help but also note, seven was David's jersey number for Manchester United and the English national team.

Speaking of numbers, the Irish bookmaking firm of Paddy Power has offered odds of 100:1 on Harper's following in dad’s footsteps and going out for the England Women’s team. The odds of her becoming a singer in the mode of her former Spice Girl mom are 16:1.

 

People.com: Jessica Simpson’s Newest Fragrance Is Inspired by Love

Jessica Simpson is no stranger to falling under love’s intoxicating spell, and the feeling is so great, she wanted to bottle it!

So the fashion mogul created a new fragrance, I Fancy You, designed to conjure up memories of discovering what it means to be in love.

“I am so excited to introduce my fourth and final fragrance of the Fancy Collection, I Fancy You,” Simpson said in a statement, referencing the theme of amour found in her perfumes.

“This floral scent is romantic and feminine and conjures up the feelings of a first love that makes you realize that love can last forever … I Fancy You!”

The fragrance, a collaboration between Simpson and perfumer Cécile Hua of MANE, is a soft, velvety floral musk with notes of juicy pear, savory Fuji apple and bergamot orange.

Simpson stuck with the romance motif right down to the bottle design, choosing a pale blue capsule with tiny hearts, inspired by a vintage fragrance bottle in her personal collection.

 

Justin Timberlake Can't Play Sports

He can hold his own on stage and screen, but Justin Timberlake should probably stay away from basketball courts. And wrestling rings.

The singer-actor, 30, shows off his athletic – and comic – side in a promotional video for ESPN's July 13 ESPY Awards, which honors the finest and fittest in sports.

"That was yours," Timberlake, who played host at the 2008 ceremony, wisecracks in the video when he misses a lob during a game of volleyball.

His sportsmanship fails – but comedic victories continue: He wears a cape to a wrestling match, uses his field hockey stick as a dancing cane and pleads with his swim team mates as he's about to hit the diving board, "Hey, don't look at my butt."

At next week's ESPYs, Timberlake will present the Capital One Cup, which recognizes top college athletes. And go ahead and look at his butt.

 

Swift postpones Louisville concert for illness

Taylor Swift is postponing a show for the first time in her career.

Swift had to postpone Saturday night's sold-out show at the Yum Center in Louisville under doctor's orders because of an illness.

She tweeted the bad news to fans: "This is my first time having to do this. I'm so, so sorry."

Within 20 minutes hundreds of followers had responded with get-well wishes, which were already among the most popular international trends on Twitter for the day.

Swift postponed the show until Oct. 11. She's due for a short break before returning to the road in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday in support of her multi-platinum "Speak Now" album.

 

Britney Spears break from her Femme Fatale!

She's usually the one performing, but Britney Spears took a break from her Femme Fatale tour for some entertainment with beau Jason Trawick and her boys, Preston and Jayden. The pop star caught dance crew Jabbawockeez's show MUS.I.C. at Las Vegas's Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Laughing and cheering with the rest of the audience, Spears seemed to thoroughly enjoy the show and even bounced in her seat to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." On her way out, the pop star also scored some goodie bags.

Meanwhile, at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire Gwyneth Paltrow cheered from a VIP area as her pal Beyoncé tore through a powerhouse set while celebrating her new album, 4. Guests, including a recovering Adele and Stella McCartney, sipped Belvedere cocktails as they watched the concert, which featured a mix of covers and new songs, at the intimate venue.

A very happy, relaxed and pregnant Jessica Alba lunched with a female friend at O! Burger in West Hollywood. On the menu? An organic, grass-fed patty with Thousand Island dressing, lettuce and tomato, which she washed down with an iced tea. Alba and her friend sat on the patio. "She was glowing," an onlooker says, "and so full of energy."

Kim Kardashian, picking up some brightly colored Lululemon sports bras (in hot pink, salmon and rose) and Hanky Panky thongs at the shop inside Equinox in N.Y.C.

 

Justin Bieber’s Male “Attacker” Was an Undercover Cop, Report Says

Turns out Justin Bieber‘s male attacker — who reportedly knocked the 17-year-old teen dream to the ground this morning outside his fragrance event at Macy’s Herald Square in NYC — was only trying to protect him as the man is now being reported as an undercover cop.

When Justin was greeting his fans outside of the event, the crowd reportedly became a little bit aggressive and an undercover cop went to help him, TMZ reports.

But Bieber allegedly didn’t know the man, who was dressed as a civilian, was a police officer and thought he was a crazed fan, which reportedly made him defensive.

Then a member of Justin’s security team grabbed the cop away from JB.

TMZ reports that after the cop identified himself he then “cited” the security team member for “disorderly conduct.”

Luckily, everything was straightened out and there are reportedly no hard feelings.

 

Britney Spears Defeat the Paparazzi in “I Wanna Go” Music Video!

Britney Spears has delivered another strong music video, for her hip-moving, dance floor hit “I Wanna Go.” The pop princess takes a strong stance against the paparazzi who plague her existence in the clip and shows off her toned abs, along with some fun pink punk streaks in her blonde locks!

“Find out all the answers to your burning questions right here in the #IWannaGo video. I LOVE it & hope you do too. -Brit” she Tweeted today, along with the new four-and-a-half minute clip.

The video opens with Britney sitting through a press conference, where reporters ask outlandish questions like, “Is it true you banned junk food, smiles, candy, sunshine and laughter from your Femme Fatale Tour?” and “Can you confirm reports that you’re pregnant with Brad Pitt’s love child?”

She answers sarcastically to the second: “That is false: It’s quintuplets.”

Brit gets so annoyed with the bombardment of ridiculous questions that she lashes out with a “F— you” to the reporters.

But, luckily she has one guy on her side — Weeds and Half Baked star Guillermo Diaz, who becomes her companion.

Then Brit takes to the streets to defend her honor.

At one point, Brit stands on a yellow cab, paparazzi surround her from all angles and she whips her microphone around as a weapon, knocking the paps from their predatory spots.

Brit wears a cut-off T-shirt with the image of a skull Mickey Mouse ears, from her single’s cover art, as she sings, “Lately I’ve been stuck imaginin’/ What I wanna do and what I really think, time to blow out/ Be a little inappropriate ’cause I know that everybody’s/ Thinkin’ it when the lights out/ Shame on me/ To need release/ Un-uncontrollably.”

At the end of video, Brit returns to the press conference, where she awakes from the daydream and says, “Guillermo, I had the strangest dream.”

“I love dreams,” he tells her. “And seashells,” he says, as he puts some in her hand. “Come on, let’s get out of here.” The video was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero.

 

Jon Bon Jovi on Crutches After Strain

Jon Bon Jovi is unstoppable! During Bon Jovi's concert at Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland Friday, Jon, 49, suffered an MCL strain. The injury occurred an hour into the band's nearly three-hour set, but neither the incident nor the torrential downpour could keep the rocker from finishing the sold-out show.

"Fans need not worry -- Jon is in good health and future shows will not be affected," Matt Bongiovi, co-CEO of Backstage With Jon Bon Jovi Fan Club, informed the band's nearly 13 million Facebook fans.

Jon is currently on crutches while he recovers; Bon Jovi will headline Hard Rock Calling next weekend in London.

 

Selena Gomez: I Make Mistakes All the Time

Selena Gomez never planned on being a role model. But after finding fame at an early age, the 18-year-old actress and singer has learned to embrace it.

"I never really said I want to be a role model. But then when it happened I was so down for it," Gomez says on the upcoming E! Entertainment Special: Selena Gomez, which will premiere June 29. "I'm human, I'm not perfect. I make mistakes all the time, but I guess my job is to keep those mistakes to myself, which I'm already fine doing and just try to be the best I can be for those kids."

The pop star recently hit a rough patch when she had to miss an appearance after being hospitalized due to malnourishment and exhaustion, but she returned to the stage days later to the delight of her fans.

While the Texas-born beauty has enjoyed much success at a young age, she didn't have an easy childhood and she struggled with her parents' divorce.

"I wanted a family so bad. I wanted to have my dad and my mom together. So it was really, it was really hard," she says.

While Gomez, whose high-profile romance with Justin Bieber has made headlines, seems comfortable in the limelight, she says it's easy to get caught up in the fame.

"This is a very superficial job," Gomez says. "I sit in a chair for two hours and get hair and makeup done and talk about [myself] in interviews. That's a very vain thing to do. And I do get caught up in it sometimes."

 

Britney Spears Earns Raves for Femme Fatale Tour Opener

Britney Spears tweeted ahead of her Femme Fatale kickoff concert in Sacramento, Calif. Thursday.

And according to to multiple reviews, the pop star didn't disappoint. Performing a mix of her greatest hits ("Toxic" and "I'm a Slave 4 U") and new songs ("Big Fat Bass" and "I Wanna Go"), Spears, 29, dazzled in a series of skimpy stage costumes during the sold-out show.

Describing it as "her flashiest, fastest moving, and most entertaining production yet," Rolling Stone said that while tour-opener Nicki Minaj, 26, brought her A-game, "the night belonged to Britney: She managed to prove that she's still progressing as a showgirl. Not only that, she's doing it better than even die-hard defenders would've predicted."

Pink Is the New Blog also praised the "Hold It Against Me" singer, pointing out that "there are parts of the show where it is very obvious that she is singing, and she sounded fantastic. As for the dancing, well, it seems that Spears has really stepped up her game in that department as well."

The Sacramento Bee wrote that while "Spears performed like a pro throughout the show, hitting all her marks, she had shown hesitancy in her movements -- natural for the first stop on a tour. But that hesitancy vanished when she put on the denim. She seemed at ease."

As for Spears' take on the night? "Can't sleep. Way too much adrenaline right now," she tweeted after the show. "Sacramento was on fire tonight. You ready San Jose? Cause I am!"

 

Selena Gomez Goes Blonde for ‘Billboard’ Cover & Says She Admires Shia LaBeouf’s Career

Selena Gomez is working hard on expanding her career now that she’s moved on from Wizards of Waverly Place and there’s one actor she’d love emulate — Shia Labeouf.

The 18-year-old singer/Monte Carlo actress/Justin Bieber‘s girlfriend covers the new issue of Billboard and discusses her career of being both an actress and singer.

“It’s obviously an important phase in my career, and personally,” Selena tells Billboard. “The good news is I have been juggling acting and singing for two-and-a-half to three years. But I have to start over in some areas. It’s interesting to start taking risks, to grow up through my music.”

And she has an actor whose career she looks up to.

“[Shia LaBeouf]. He did it really well,” she says. “He’s talented and doing wonderful things. Everybody has their own vision of how they want things to play out … Eventually I hope to make a record in Spanish. I don’t do anything that’s not organic.”

And Selena is trying to accept what comes with her celebrity.

“I have a love-hate relationship with the Internet,” The Biebs’ main squeeze explains. “I don’t like it in general — it’s vicious. But it’s also incredibly that I can connect with fans, because I love to hear their feedback and let them know about my life.”

 

Jessica Simpson Joining NBC's Fashion Star

Jessica Simpson is returning to reality TV – this time as a celebrity mentor on the new series Fashion Star.

The singer and actress, who has her own successful clothing and accessories lines (not to mention turns on Newlyweds and The Price of Beauty), will mentor aspiring designers as they compete for the chance to win a multi-million dollar contract to launch their own brands.

NBC is "delighted" to work with Simpson, Paul Telegdy, NBC and Universal Media Studios executive vice president, said: "With an almost billion-dollar lifestyle brand under her belt she is sure to be an excellent mentor to our up-and-coming designers."

Simpson will be in good company on the show, which will be hosted by model-turned-mogul Elle Macpherson, who also has her own brand of lingerie.  The series will air on NBC.

 

Selena Gomez: Justin Bieber Passed The Mom Test!

Justin Bieber has passed a very important test - earning the approval of girlfriend Selena Gomez's mom!

The 18-year-old "Monte Carlo" star stopped by "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, where she revealed that her Canadian singing sensation beau had done well when he first met her mother.

"Has your mom met Justin Bieber?" Jay asked Selena.

"Yes," the actress said with a smile.

"And how'd that go? OK? Did she like him?" Jay continued.

"He passed the test," Selena proudly told Jay.

The young couple has been spending a great deal of time together in the last week few weeks.

Last month, Justin locked lips with Selena before taking the stage at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards and then the couple was spotted vacationing in Hawaii together the following week.

They also were spotted at an NBA Finals game in Dallas together recently.

 

Britney Spears Gears Up for Tour

On June 17, Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale will kick off and boy, is she ready for life on the road again! Although Britney admits to being nervous the day before, after rehearsing for two months she says everything is coming together.

Britney told Entertainment Tonight (via PopEater), “I’m really excited. I’m probably going to be extra nervous the day before but we’ve been working hard for two months now, and everything is coming together.”

So, how does she get in shape for the physically grueling concert? For starters, it involves mindful eating. She’s been “eating really clean.” Not only has she been running to get into tip top tour shape, she’s also prepping for life on the road. And by that we mean the tour bus.

She explained, “As long as I have all the seasons [of Sex and the City] with me, I can be entertained on the bus.”

 

Jessica Simpson, Jessica Alba Check Out Yale

Are Jessica Simpson and Jessica Alba about to hit the books at Yale University?

Not quite – but the two A-listers did tour the New Haven, Conn., campus over the weekend in support of their men, who were in town for their 10-year reunion.

Alba's husband, Cash Warren, 32, and Simpson's fiancé, NFL player Eric Johnson, 31, both graduated from the Ivy League college in 2001.

"Yale reunion this weekend," Alba, 30, who is expecting her second child with Warren, Tweeted Thursday. "Excited to live vicariously through all those Ivy Leaguers with fancy degrees."

Alba also seemed to be making new friends at the university – with the security staff. The actress Tweeted a photo of herself smiling between two officers.

 

Shania Twain, Justin Bieber to Present at CMT Awards

An old favorite and a new superstar are among those scheduled to present at next week's CMT Music Awards.

Shania Twain will make her first appearance at the country-music award show in seven years, while pop star Justin Bieber – who's up for an award for his collaboration with Rascal Flatts on "That Should Be Me" – will also present.

Other just-announced presenters include American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina, Dancing with the Stars winner Hines Ward, along with Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan, Sara Evans, Train, Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Bell Bundy, Ricky Schroder, Clay Matthews, Melissa Peterman and Mary Steenburgen.

Scheduled performers at the event, airing live from Nashville on CMT next Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, include Keith Urban, Big & Rich, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Toby Keith and the Incognito Banditos and Zac Brown Band. Kid Rock is hosting the show for the second time.

 

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Highest-Selling Album in 6 Years

Lady Gaga's legion of U.S. fans have helped her make music history. EW reports that, in its first week of release, her album Born this Way sold 1.11 million copies nationwide -- the highest debut since March 2005, when 50 Cent's The Massacre sold 1.14 million copies in its first week.

Born This Way is only the 17th album to sell one-million plus copies in a week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991.

Digital sales for the record totaled 662,000, the biggest week ever for a digital album in SoundScan history.

 

Britney Spears has been going after Kellan Lutz!

Sources confirm that the Twilight hunk was offered to play the pop singer’s steamy boy-toy in the video for her third single, “I Wanna Go.”

However, Mr. Lutz politely declined. The news, first reported by Hollywood Life, comes just a couple of weeks after Spears and Lutz met for the first time when he attended her Beverly Hills fundraiser earlier this month for the St.

Bernard Project’s ongoing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The video, being shot in L.A. today and tomorrow, Lutz apparently would have rescued Spears from pesky paparazzi before going on to lock lips in the backseat of a car.

Hunky character also turns out to be a robot. No word on who eventually snagged the part, but sources deny the report that Matthew McConaughy was also approached about the gig.

 

Beyoncé Receives Millennium Award at Billboard Awards

She came. She saw. And oh boy, did she conquer! Last night during the Billboard Awards, it seemed like Beyonce’s star shined a whole lot brighter than all the others when she received the show’s highest honor, the Billboard Millennium Award!

Last night prior to the introduction of the artist simply known as Beyonce, First Lady Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Bono, Barbra Streisand and “Single Ladies” producer The-Dream chimed in on the powerhouse of talent during the Billboard Music Awards.

The First Lady proclaimed (via PopEeater): ”I’m very proud of the women she is, the role model she provides to so many women and I truly congratulate her tonight on all her success.”

As if the accolades weren’t enough, Beyonce did what she does best: Perform! She followed it up with “Run the World (Girls),” the hot single from her upcoming album 4 which will be released this summer. Rock on!

 

Joe Jonas: Solo Album 'A Whole New Experience'

The elder singer among the Jonas Brothers has been working solo on what he calls a bit of a "coming of age" album.

“I wanted to be really honest with what I wrote about, whether good or bad, I think it's a coming of age record to it has a feel you can play in the club, but also there are songs that I think are heartfelt," the 21-year-old told PEOPLE while hosting a party Saturday at Tao Las Vegas.

Since brothers Kevin and Nick were not constantly with him as he recorded his solo album – which will be released in September – he said the recording process was different.

"It's a whole new experience for me. I mean, a good experience, because I'm able to write songs that I have been wanting to write for a long time. It's completely brand new to me," he said.

But rest assured, Jonas Brothers fans, the group isn't breaking up. According to Joe, they're "just taking a little break right now."

 

Britney Spears To Perform With Rihanna & Nicki Minaj At Billboard Music Awards

Britney Spears will take the stage at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, according to a new report.

The pop star is reportedly headed to Sin City this weekend for two surprise performances at the Billboard event, according to Us Weekly.

Sources told the mag that the 29-year-old artist will take the stage with Rihanna - possibly for the opening number -- then again with rapper Nicki Minaj (who is slated to join the "Hold It Against Me" singer on her summer tour).

"It's gonna be big," one source told the mag. "People will definitely be talking about it the next day."

Additionally, Us reported that Britney and Rihanna will perform their remixed version of Riri's "S&M," while Brit and Nicki will join forces for Britney's latest hit, "Till The World Ends."

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Nicki hits the road with Britney on June 16 in Sacramento, Calif., and wraps on August 13 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

"I'm looking forward to it... I know this will be a different audience, and I'm exited to just be able to transition from one tour to the next and not miss a beat," Nicki told Access in a recent interview, about her upcoming tour with the pop princess. "We're going to put our all into this and make it exciting, very different than the last one, but still keep it grounded in hip hop, still make it bright and fun and theatrical."

 

Pink Objects to Pink Horses in Selena Gomez's Music Video

It may be her signature color, but Pink is upset about horses being painted pink for the sake of a music video.

"If there are any animal activists around Malibu – at Leo Cabrillo State Beach, there are horses being painted for a stupid music video. Shame," Pink said on her Twitter page on Thursday.

Turns out the painted horses were being used in Selena Gomez's latest video.

"Artists should be more aware and responsible for their actions," Pink later tweeted.

But Gomez's rep says the horses were not in any danger.

"It was important to the Production Company, Record Label and Ms. Gomez that no animals were harmed and all proper precautions were taken," Gomez's rep said in a statement to PEOPLE. "A non toxic, vegetable based powder paint was applied via an airbrush and removed with water. An official from the Humane Society was on set supervising."

 

Britney Spears Reveals Tour-Ready Abs

For most people, the idea of working out for more than six hours a day might sound like nothing short of torture.

But Britney Spears can't get enough. For the last six weeks, she's been training for 90 minutes a day, followed by another five hours of dance rehearsals in preparation for her North American tour, kicking off June 16 in Sacramento.

"I'm pumped up!" Spears tells PEOPLE inside her cozy dressing room on the Sony lot in Culver City, Calif. "We've been working hard. And the costumes are coming next week. This is the exciting part, when all the pieces – the masterpiece – come together."

During Spears's month and a half of prep time, trainer Derek DeGrazio has cooked, packaged and labeled meals (like baked fish and broccoli) and snacks (such as celery with almond butter) for the 29-year-old pop star, six days a week.

She does get a break from all the discipline, though. Sunday, says Spears, is her "cheat day."

But it's certainly not derailing her efforts. Spears's workouts and her 1,500-calorie-a-day nutrition plan have whipped her into top tour shape.

"You can see the tone in her muscles – her arms, legs and abs," says DeGrazio. "She looks amazing."

 

Shakira coming to Lebanon soon!

Shakira will bring the Sun Comes Out tour to Beirut on May 26th.

One of the most influential artists of our times, Shakira, Live on the 26th of May 2011 at the Beirut New Waterfront – Downtown Outdoors, as part of “The Sun Comes Out” tour.

The world renowned Columbian-Lebanese Singer will be performing her greatest hits including her latest two albums “She Wolf” and “Sale el sol.”

This event is sponsored by MixFM, tickets are sold at Virgin Megastore. Shakira will be performing in the Biel Outdoors Space her new world tour.

 

Justin Bieber: It's 'Lame' That I Was Called a 'Brat'

Justin Bieber probably won't be invited back to the CSI set if the show's star Marg Helgenberger has anything to say about it.

Almost a year after Bieber, 17, filmed a guest spot on the hit CBS series, Helgenberger recalls the experience as less than pleasant.

"I probably shouldn't say this, but he was kind of a brat," the Emmy-winning actress, 52, said Friday in an interview with the French radio show Le Grand Direct des Medias.

Although Helgenberger admits the "Baby" singer was "nice" to her, she claims he "locked one of the producers in a closet and he put his fist through a cake that was on the craft services table."

The actress's comments did not go over well with the Biebs, who took to his Twitter account to call her out. "It's kinda lame when someone you met briefly and never worked with comments on you," the pop star wrote on Monday. "I will continue to wish them luck and be kind."

Calling Helgenberger's comments "rumors," Bieber added, "I know who i am and sometimes people r just going 2 say what they want. Keep ur head up and be the man ur mama raised. #killemwithkindness."

 

Paula Abdul Joining X Factor as Judge

Simon Cowell is relying on a familiar face for the launch of his new show, The X Factor.

The AP reports that American Idol alum Paula Abdul has signed on as its fourth judge, citing a source close to the negotiations. She'll join a judging panel with British singer Cheryl Cole, former Def Jam president L.A. Reid and Cowell when the talent competition premieres on Fox in the fall.

Abdul herself confirmed the news on Sunday to Reuters TV, saying, "I'm thrilled. It's a show you don't have to calculate or guess how you're going to approach it. I walk into this, it's a new journey. It's a brand new show and a new experience."

Meanwhile, Nicole Scherzinger and British TV personality Steve Jones will co-host the show.

Reps for Cowell and Fox did not immediately respond to requests for a comment.

Cowell had long been clear about his hope that his friend Abdul would join the show.

"She's very passionate and she cares," he told PEOPLE earlier this year. "And she has good taste in music, though you didn't always see that on TV."

 

Selena Gomez: 'I Don't Like Hiding' My Relationship with Justin Bieber

Despite donning matching outfits on Oscar night and essentially coming out as a couple, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have still been coy about their relationship.

But now Gomez, who calls their Oscar after-party date "our prom," admits she's sick of acting like her romance with the pop star, 17, doesn't exist.

"I don't like hiding," Gomez tells Seventeen magazine. "I do like to keep certain things to myself, but at the end of the day, I'm 18 and I'm going to fall in love. I'm going to hang out with people and I'm going to explore myself, and I'm okay with that."


Her love life may seem just peachy now, but Gomez confesses she's had her heart broken in the past.

"When I went through my first breakup, I thought it was the end of the world, and I thought I was going to die if I didn't have him in my life," she says. "It was good to cry it out and just scream, or call my friends in the middle of the night crying."

Speaking of relationships, Gomez says that she'll always have a special place in her heart for her pal Demi Lovato, who recently completed treatment for emotional and physical issues.

"There's an amount of love that can never – no matter what – be taken away or torn apart, no matter the situation," says Gomez who calls "best friend" labels "so ridiculous." "There are certain people who you will always, always love, so if anything, this just reminded me of how much I truly love her."

 

Femme Fatale reaches platinum

Pop superstar Britney Spears achieves another benchmark with her current album, Femme Fatale. This week, Spears’ seventh album – which spawned the No. 1 hit “Hold It Against Me” and the Top 5 smash “Till The World Ends”- is certified platinum by the RIAA. This latest news brings Britney’s U.S. albums certifications to the 32 million sales mark.

The certification comes as tickets for her highly anticipated all female Femme Fatale Tour with special guest Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo go on sale April 30th. The tour kicks off on June 16th in Sacramento.

Spears’ impressive reach goes beyond the U.S. as fans world wide are embracing her latest project. Femme Fatale has also achieved platinum status in Canada and is gold-certified in the UK, France, Mexico, Czech Republic, Brazil, Korea & Singapore. The current single, “Till The World Ends” is in the Top 10 on iTunes charts in Canada, Mexico, Australia, France, Spain and Denmark and the song ranks in the Top 20 on radio airplay charts across Europe.

With the release of the critically-acclaimed Femme Fatale, Britney has earned more distinctions and set new records: she is the only woman to have six albums debut at No.1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart; she and Mariah Carey are the only artists to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with more than one song; Britney’s one of only seven artists- and just three women- with Hot 100 No. 1’s in three decades; Femme Fatale is one of the Top 10 longest running trending topics on Twitter.

 

Demi Lovato's Upcoming Role: Bridesmaid

Tiffany Thornton has been there for Demi Lovato lately. Soon, Lovato will get to repay the favor.

"Demi is one of my bridesmaids!" Thornton, 25, who got engaged this winter, tells PEOPLE of her costar on Disney Channel's Sonny with a Chance. "We go way back. She's like a little sister to me. She's one of my closest friends."

Thornton has been supporting Lovato, 18, during her treatment for eating disorders and bipolar disorder in recent months. That means texts, tweets and good old-fashioned girl time.

"We love Pinkberry!" Thornton said at Tuesday's Voices of Meningitis luncheon in New York. "We hang out a lot, we talk about our faith. I just really enjoy spending time with her."

The two have been pals since they started filming Sonny with a Chance in 2009. Thornton's sisterly concern for Lovato is clear. "You could tell she was always tired," she said. "She works more than any person I have ever known in my entire life."

Lovato recently said she won't return to Sonny with a Chance, so she can focus on her music career. In that, she has the full support of her Disney Channel friends.

"I'll miss Demi," says Thornton. "I'm really proud of her. It takes a lot of guts to admit that you aren't perfect in front of the world."

 

Paris, Bieber, Diddy & More Tweet Their Easter Joy To Fans

Many of Hollywood's biggest names got into the holiday spirit on Sunday sending Easter celebration messages to their fans on Twitter.

Paris Hilton feel asleep early Sunday morning with the holiday on her mind.

PLAY IT NOW: Paris Hilton Wants To Show 'The Real Paris' In 'The World According To Paris' "Going to bed. Sweet dreams everyone. Excited for the Easter Bunny," the reality star wrote early Sunday morning.

Joe Jonas was hoping to wake up to a holiday surprise. "Happy Easter," the middle JoBro Tweeted on Saturday. "I wonder if I'll get an Easter basket tomorrow.. Hmm..."

Ashley Tisdale awoke Sunday morning with a plan to celebrate, writing, "Happy Easter!!!!! Hope u alll have an amazing one. Now off to help mikayla look for Easter eggs"

While Bravo star Bethenny Frankel's plans were still up in the air

"Happy easter!!!gloomy day in NY.what should we do?" she wrote.

Her former "The Real Housewives of New York City" co-star, Alex McCord, also hit Twitter to send her holiday message, writing, "Happy Easter (to tweeps who celebrate) from the chums, @SimonvanKempen and yours truly - have a great day!"

Justin Bieber kept it short and celebratory, writing, "Happy Easter!" while Diddy Tweeted, "Happy easter people!!!!Give all Glory to GOD!!!!"

Russell Crowe sent his message to his fans worldwide, writing, "Happy Easter world."

Funnyman Kevin Nealon offered a few helpful tips for the holiday. "Easter tip: Remove foil from chocolate egg before chewing," he wrote. "Easter Tip #2: Use Predator Drones to help root out Easter Eggs."

Even some stars who don't celebrate the holiday got in the spirit. "happy easter to all my wonderful gentile friends, you get to eat peeps, while i am still stuck with matzoh. enjoy brunch & colored eggs xo," actress and comedienne Sandra Bernhard Tweeted.

 

Miley Cyrus says her family is fine

Miley Cyrus says she feels more at ease heading out on an international tour now that things are fine on the home front.

Earlier this year, her parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, were getting a divorce, and her father was critical of his daughter's behavior. But the Cyruses recently called of their divorce and the family is spending time together.

"I think it's good, especially when you go on the road. You have to make sure everyone is happy before you start traveling, you're away. My family is good. They are stoked for tour. As long as I'm happy they are happy," Cyrus said in an interview on Thursday.

The former "Hannah Montana" star is leaving for South America and Australia on April 27 for her Gypsy Heart Tour. It will be the first time Cyrus, whose most recent album is titled "Can't Be Tamed," has gone to South America, and she's excited — even though she won't be able to communicate with her fans in their language.

"I speak zero Spanish. I actually failed Spanish so I will have someone with me making sure I can get through my way," she said.

She recently released one of the album's songs, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," in Australia, and said she's excited to sing the Poison cover (which featured Bret Michaels) there live.

But she won't be releasing that song in the United States, and right now, she has no plans to tour in her native country either.

"I just think right now America has gotten to a place where I don't know if they want me to tour or not. Right now I just want to go to the places where I am getting the most love and Australia and South America have done that for me," she said. "Kind of going to the places where I get the most love. Don't want to go anywhere where I don't feel completely comfortable with it."

 

Demi Lovato Opens Up About "Life-Long" Eating Disorde

Demi Lovato has been to hell and back -- and the 18-year-old Disney star is finally ready to tell her story.

In a new interview with Seventeen (via RadarOnline), the Sonny With a Chance star finally opens up about the "life-long" eating disorder that forced her into rehab last November.

"I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body," Lovato admits, "but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it."

"There have been times when I definitely have been tempted to get rid of my dinner," she continues. "I will deal with it for the rest of my life because it's a life-long disease."

Since leaving the undisclosed rehab facility in January, Lovato -- who is now a contributing editor for Seventeen -- says she has a new lease on life.

"I allow myself a lot of freedom and I'm very peaceful now," she tells the mag.

The brave young star hopes that by sharing her story, she can help young girls who face similar struggles.

"It's very crucial that you get your feelings out, but don't ever inflict harm on your own body because your body is so sacred," Lovato cautions. "If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends. Don't put yourself in danger."

 

Gwen Stefani Had a ‘Real Problem’ With Makeup Artists

We’ve always loved Gwen Stefani‘s immaculate makeup: the signature bright red lips, those luscious long lashes.

So it’s no surprise to hear that the singing star learned the tricks of the trade at a young age. “I started in seventh grade,” Stefani shares in the latest issue of ELLE. “We had home economics, and they’d bring someone in to show you how to put your makeup on.” And her studies in cosmetology continued through college, where she majored in art.

“I can draw and paint. That’s my background,” she explains. When touring solo, or with her No Doubt bandmates, the L’Oreal Paris spokesmodel does all her own stage makeup. “I learn from makeup people now, but in the past I had a real problem with makeup artists,” Stefani admits.

“I remember my first experience with a makeup artist was doing the first No Doubt album, the one that was shelved. Go back and look at how ugly I look. It is the worst makeup … From that time on, I’m thinking, I’m not going to let someone do my makeup, because they don’t know how to do it.” She’s happy to let hair stylists work their magic, though.

“For the last couple tours I’ve had hair people, which is the luxury of my life,” she says. “I’m like, ‘Why did I do it myself this whole time?’” And in an industry where looks mean everything, Stefani isn’t ashamed to admit she cares about her ultra-glam outward appearance. “I mean, I’m very vain. That would be my middle name,” she says. “Of course I am, you know what I mean? I love the visual.”

 

Kids' Choice Awards: Johnny Depp Slimes the Audience

Johnny Depp has wielded every sort of weapon imaginable in his various movie roles, but Saturday night the actor tried his hand at something equally powerful: a slime blaster.

While accepting high honors for best movie actor at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards live from the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles, Depp pointed the pump toward his screaming young fans, shooting out streams of the network's signature green goo.

"You guys are the future," Depp, 47, told the crowd just before he unleashed the slime. "Take good care of us."

Also accepting a bright orange blimp at Saturday's ceremony: Wizards of Waverly Place's Selena Gomez (for best TV actress), The Last Song's Miley Cyrus (for best movie actress) and Katy Perry (best female singer), who was not in attendance. Justin Timberlake was recognized not for a movie or his music, but for his charitable efforts, earning the Big Help Award.

"I want to dedicate this to all of you very cool, very loud kids," Timberlake said on stage. "This is your world."

 

Shakira confirms 'sunshine' romance with Gerard Pique on her own Facebook!

Pop star Shakira has confirmed her rumoured relationship with Barcelona star Gerard Pique, by posting a picture of the couple together on her facebook.

The Waka Waka singer was first linked to the Spanish footballer last year, but dismissed the reports by saying: 'Me and Pique together? That’s a waka-rumour.'

But now it seems Shakira is ready to confirm the pair are dating, posting a photo of the couple with the caption: 'Les presento a mi sol.'

While this literally translates as 'I present to you my sun', 'sol' is generally used in this context to describe someone as being the centre of their world.

The 34-year-old Colombian announced her split from long-term boyfriend Antonio de la Rua in January.

The pair issued a joint statement at that point saying: 'During our almost 11 years together, we have loved each other deeply, taken care of each other and stood by one another.

'They have been the most wonderful years of our lives, and thanks to that love and the respect we share for one another we have been an exceptional couple and partners. Our friendship is unwavering and indestructible.’

 

Enrique Iglesias Drops Britney Spears Tour Because of His Ego?

First it was announced that Enrique Iglesias would join Britney Spears on her summer tour, then he bailed, releasing a statement confirming he wouldn’t be joining her. Some say there is still a chance, and it’s just contractual issues holding Enrique back. Reportedly, the Latin American singer’s “ego” is having a tough time sharing the spotlight with the beloved pop princess.

TMZ reports that Enrique bailed on the upcoming Britney concert tour “because his ego couldn’t handle being her opening act.”

Lawyers and agents from both camps were trying to reach an agreement for weeks, according to TMZ, and the terms were eventually hammered out so that Enrique, who is currently on tour right now, appeared to be a co-headliner. The agreement was allegedly made in time for Tuesday’s announcement.

But Enrique allegedly went to the press, because he felt he was still Britney’s opening act and he wanted out.

A source tells TMZ that the original deal was very “great terms and great placement” for Enrique, but allegedly the face of him taking the stage before Brit was something he was not happy about, forcing him to want out.

It seems now that unless Enrique is treated as a co-headliner, with all the benefits that Brit gets, he will not be taking part.

Billboard.com first reported that Enrique back out of the tour, and then followed up with a report suggesting that negotiations were being made to get Enrique back onboard.

The negotiations reported included money and the proper perception.

“Iglesias is a headlining artist and has been for some time, and would carry his own fully-themed production on the tour,” the report said. “The language in the carefully worded press release — which was withdrawn from certain outlets shortly after it was sent today — stated the pair would ‘tour together’ but stopped short of calling it a ‘co-headlining’ tour, the phrase commonly used for such superstar pairings as Billy Joel and Elton John, for example.”

Enrique’s camp released a statement last night, which read, in part:

Unfortunately, Enrique Iglesias and Britney Spears will not be touring together. Despite initial reports based on formal discussions of the possible run, Enrique will continue on his solo tour in support of his new album EUPHORIA. Enrique has great respect for Britney and is a longtime fan of her work. He is very sorry for the confusion this might have caused to anyone.

 

Britney Spears Rocks Leather Bodysuit at Surprise Show

Brit's Back! In a sexy leather bodysuit, Britney Spears thrilled more than a thousand fans with a surprise mini-concert at the Rain Nightclub in the Palms Las Vegas Friday night.

With back-up dancers clad in army fatigues, Spears, 29, debuted songs from her upcoming Femme Fatale album, including "Hold it Against Me," "Till the World Ends," and "Big Fat Bass." It was the first live show for the mother of two since her 2009 Circus Tour.

"We are extremely excited to have one of the most iconic artists of all time back at the Palms," owner George Maloof told UsMagazine.com in statement. "Britney's performances were unbelievable and her fans will never forget this night."

The show wasn't a complete surprise. After rumors began circulating yesterday, the singer wrote on her Twitter page: "Looks like my little secret isn't a secret anymore... You're all invited. Be there or be square b****!" Femme Fatale drops next Tuesday.

 

Selena Gomez Blushes Over 'Prom' Date with Justin Bieber

Selena Gomez still isn't spilling the beans about her relationship with Justin Bieber, but she has dropped another hint.

On his CBS show Wednesday night, David Letterman asks Gomez if he can show the audience a photo her affectionate outing with Bieiber at Vanity Fair's Oscar party.

"Oh, that's cute," Gomez, 18, says as the Late Show audience lets out an "Awww!"

When asked point-blank if she's dating Bieber, Gomez skirts the issue yet again. "It was like a little prom night, wasn't it?" she says of that February evening. "Looked like it."

Letterman presses for more details: "You guys look very happy there," he says. "How long have you known him?"

"Uh, almost, like, two years now," Gomez replies.

"Two years? Where did you meet?" Letterman asks. "People gotta meet somewhere, right?"

"Actually, his manager called my mom, who's my manager," Gomez says, to which Letterman jokes, "I heard he was your paper boy."

Gomez replies, "I'm blushing!" and, under more questioning, says finally, "He's been in my life for so long, and it's just nice to have someone that understands what you're going through."

 

Demi Lovato’s New Tattoo Inspired By Her Fans

She’s already thanked her fans for their support, and recently, Demi Lovato took her gratitude a step further. In a video posted to cambio.com Tuesday, the 18-year-old unveils her new tattoos, one on her left wrist which reads “Stay” and another on the right that says “Strong,” plus a tiny heart that represents the love of her supporters.

“I wanted to thank my fans in a way I know can never be forgotten,” she explains, adding that while she was receiving treatment for “emotional and physical issues” last year, many of her admirers drew (and even tattooed!) hearts on their own wrists in solidarity.

“I wanted to show you guys that I will never forget the support that you … gave me, and I will look at it every day and remember you … and be completely thankful for you.

Just thought you guys should know that. I love you.” The starlet also returned to Twitter Tuesday night, sending her first message since October. “Guess who’s baaaaaaaack…!!!!!!!” she wrote. “I love you guys SO MUCH… this support is UNBELIEVABLE!! I’m tearing up I’m so thankful…”

 

Selena Gomez Doesn’t Dig Justin Bieber’s Growing Facial Hair

For Justin Bieber, it was a Tweet of glory. “im not shaving for a month so you all can see my mustache.. im pumped,” he told followers on March 5.

But to girlfriend Selena Gomez, it wasn’t the best news. During an appearance on the Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM Friday, Gomez told listeners that she didn’t encourage her beau’s facial hair fun — and she wasn’t afraid to tell him.

“You’ve gotta commit,” she told listeners. “You can’t just be like, ‘All right, let me just do a little one.’” Though Gomez explained that she’s not totally against facial hair — “I like it,” she admitted, before adding that she hates “soul patches” — she’s not sure Bieber’s ‘stache will reach its full potential in four short weeks. “He … needs a little more time,” she laughed.

 

Two Teen Fans Break Into Justin Bieber's Hotel Room

 Two teenage girls found a creative way to get into Justin Bieber's room at the Hard Days and Night Hotel in Liverpool, a source tells UK's Daily Mirror. "The hotel was swamped by fans all desperate to catch a glimpse of Justin, but two girls snuck in through a side entrance and stole housekeeping outfits," says the source.

"After ditching their regular clothes and slipping into their new costumes they got the lift to Justin's suite and knocked on the door, calling, 'Housekeeping.' Having been allowed in, the girls began half-heartedly polishing tables and dusting surfaces." No one was the wiser, until the fans were left alone and began taking cell phone pics of the 17-year-old "Baby" singer's belongings and trying to get into his bed.

But the source reports that the girls giggling eventually gave them away. "The girls, following a telling-off, were evicted from the premises," the source tells The Mirror. Bieber, who was not at the hotel at the time, was reportedly "furious" and checked out.

 

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel 'Wanted Different Things'

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's three-and-a-half year romance had simply run its course, a source tells PEOPLE.

"It really was mutual," the source says. "There really wasn't a final straw. They're just two people who realized they wanted different things in life and were headed in different directions."

Adds the source: "It was just easier to end it now rather than later."

As for any rumors of Timberlake's infidelity during their relationship, "There was never any proof," the source adds. "When you're in a relationship, you have to choose to believe the person or get out."

Last month, Timberlake, 30, and his Friends with Benefits costar Mila Kunis were "pretty inseparable" at an afterparty for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, but a source said at the time that the pair – who lit up the Oscars stage as co-presenters a couple of weeks later – were just friends.

In October, another source shot down chatter that Timberlake was cheating on Biel with actress Olivia Munn.

Despite the infidelity rumors, Timberlake and Biel continued to show a united front and spend quality time together.

A different source who knows the couple said Biel "looked the other way" when it came to Timberlake's alleged cheating. The source says "it's been a rough road" for the pair who denied rumors of a breakup in 2009 after spending some time apart due to busy work schedules.

Biel is said to be doing "fine" – and is expected to head to New Orleans next week to spend a few months shooting the new film Playing the Field with Gerard Butler and Uma Thurman.

 

Britney Spears Open To Eventual Plastic Surgery; Calls Dieting 'Hell'

Britney Spears is open to the idea of going under the knife someday.

"When it's time to pull and tuck, I'm sure I will consider it," the pop star told Out magazine's April "Ladies We Love" issue.

When asked what her idea of hell is, Brit told the mag, "Being on a diet."

In the new interview, the singer - who famously locked lips with Madonna at the 2003 VMAs - also said there isn't a lady she loves enough for which she'd switch teams.

"I only have eyes for men," the "Hold It Against Me" singer said, but went on to explain that when comes to gay marriage she thinks "everyone should be treated equally."

According to Brit, her new album, "Femme Fatale," which drops on March 29, will show off an adult side of the pop star.

"I think 'Femme Fatale' is my most upbeat and mature album yet," she explained. "I collaborated with Will.i.Am. I am a huge fan of [the] Black Eyed Peas, and I have always wanted to work with him. I also worked with a new up-and-coming artist from the L.A. area named Sabi. She raps on a song I love called (Drop Dead) Beautiful.'"

When it comes to her contemporaries, the 29-year-old said she is a fan of some of today's biggest music stars.

"I love Gaga and Rihanna. Rihanna's "S & M" is awesome," she said, going on to call Gaga "unique" and Christina Aguilera "truly talented."

In another candid moment, Brit spoke about who she thought she might have been in a previous life, if reincarnation exists.

"Audrey Hepburn, because she was a trend setter," she said, adding in her next life that she like to come back as a bird. "So I can fly."

In addition to Britney, Madonna will also appear on a dual cover of Out's "Ladies We Love" issue debuting on March 14.

 

Miley Cyrus Answers Her Critics on Saturday Night Live!

Miley Cyrus didn't hold back on Saturday Night Live. Whether it was the leaked video showing her smoking salvia or her racy Vanity Fair photo shoot, Cyrus used the evening as an opportunity to mock her "bad deeds."

In The Miley Cyrus Show sketch, the actual Hannah Montana star appeared as a guest — Justin Bieber. Besides poking fun at his frequent winks and his "swagger," Cyrus defended her salvia smoking incident to Vanessa Bayer (as Miley), saying "there's no reason why you wouldn't [smoke salvia], because it's totally legal":

The actress/pop singer also used her monologue as an opportunity to address her critics, apologizing for her controversial Vanity Fair photo shoot and other perceived missteps in the song "I'm Sorry That I'm Not Perfect":

Cyrus mocked her wholesome TV upbringing with a sketch about the "Disney Channel Acting School:"

On top of impersonating Bieber, Cyrus also played Lindsay Lohan in a sketch lampooning Charlie Sheen and his love of "winning" — which showed him interviewing the week's biggest losers. Besides Lohan, other losers included Christina Aguilera and John Galliano.

 

See the Posh Resort Where Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez Spent the Night

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez had a romantic, grown-up evening -- in Lauren Conrad's homeland! -- on Saturday.

Before the pair finally took their romance public at an Oscars after-party on Sunday night, Bieber, 16, and Gomez, 18, stayed at a penthouse suite at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif. (just outside Laguna Beach), a source tells UsMagazine.com.

During their stay at the posh, five-star resort, the twosome were "affectionate, cuddling and holding hands" while on a stroll along the beach, the source added.

Gomez and Bieber, who's about to embark on a worldwide tour, capped off the night with a four-star dinner at the resort's eatery Stonehill Tavern.

The next night, the couple arrived hand-in-hand at the the Vanity Fair Oscars party at the Sunset Tower Hotel -- their first red carpet appearance together since they began dating in December.

 

Jake Gyllenhaal & Taylor Swift's Oscar Party Run-In

When exes Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal bumped into each other at one of the Oscars's most exclusive afterparties, it didn't look like they were engaging in idle party chatter.

"They were outside near the restroom having a discussion," a guest at the Vanity Fair bash tells PEOPLE. "It seemed a bit more serious – it certainly wasn't a 'Hi, how are you?' talk."

The musician, 21, and the actor, 30, started dating last fall but broke up in December.

On Sunday night, Gyllenhaal and Swift were back together for a short visit at the party, and while there was no overt affection between the two. "It seemed like they were catching up," says the source, "sorting something out."

Soon after their chat, Gyllenhaal headed out while Swift stayed and partied with two girlfriends. "They completely kept to themselves," says the guest. "She couldn't be bothered by anyone."
 

Lady Gaga: Marisa Tomei Should Play Me in a Movie!

According to the singer herself, it's a certain Oscar-winning actress who, like her, is an Italian-American New Yorker with sass to spare.
During a Friday radio interview on SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up, the 24-year-old singer (real name: Stefani Germanotta) was asked who should play her in a movie about her life.

"I've always been a big fan of Rosario Dawson," the star mused at first. "Oh, you know what? I would have Marisa Tomei play me. I am such a Marisa Tomei fan," the "Born This Way" chanteuse said of Tomei, 46, who won an Academy Award for playing a wise-cracking "guidette" in 1992's My Cousin Vinny and has kept busy with high-profile movie roles ever since.
"All my friends call me Marisa when I get angry," Gaga explained. "Because my New York accent just flies out of my body and I start smacking my gum."

As for Gaga one day becoming a movie actress herself, it's definitely a possibility, she said. "I think at some point, yes," she said. "I think I'm sort of destined for that screen at some point."

On Valentine's Day -- the day after she perplexed fans with her egg-y entrance at the Grammys -- Gaga spent the romantic day with some very special friends.
"I was in my bed with tons of shoes," she said. "I was holding all my shoes, my Valentines."
 

Who Gave the Performance of the Night at the Grammys?

With more than 30 performers taking the stage, Sunday's 53rd Annual Grammy Awards was the ultimate concert – a Justin Bieber and Eminem show and dozens of others rolled up into one.

But whose performance was truly Grammy-worthy?

• The night kicked off with a star-studded tribute to Aretha Franklin, with Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch (of Florence + the Machine), Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride and Christina Aguilera honoring the soul legend with a medley of her hints.

• Eminem, winner of Best Rap Album, and Rihanna, who was honored for Best Dance Recording, brought the dramatics with a duet to their nominated anthem "Love the Way You Lie."

• Rihanna pulled double-duty, heating up the stage again with Drake for a super-sexy performance of her "What's My Name?"

• Just in time for Valentine's Day, Katy Perry put on a sweet performance, revealing never-before-seen footage of her October wedding to Russell Brand while singing "Not Like the Movies" and "Teenage Dream" from a swing high above the stage.

• Justin Bieber shared the stage with his mentor and multiple winner Usher, with the former offering an acoustic taste of his hit "Baby" before launching into "Never Say Never," while the later capped off the performance with "OMG."

• Gwyneth Paltrow and Cee Lo Green delivered a playful and TV-friendly version of "F– You," joined by a gaggle of Jim Henson puppets.

 

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Files for Divorce from Pete Wentz


After nearly three years, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz want out of their marriage.

"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," a rep for the stars tells UsMagazine.com in a statement.

"We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our number one priority. We ask that everyone honor our privacy as we navigate this next phase of our lives."

Citing "irreconcilable differences," Ashlee, 26, filed papers in an L.A. court Wednesday, documents at TMZ confirm. In the filing, she asks for joint legal and primary physical custody of Bronx -- and seeks spousal and child support.

After embarking on a romance in late 2006, the singer and actress wed Fallout Boy rocker Wentz, 31, in May 2008 -- when she was about 3 months pregnant with their son Bronx, now 2.


"They've been unhappy," an insider close to the couple tells UsMagazine.com. "They're living two separate lives."

Back in June 2009 -- just 13 months into their union -- Us Weekly reported serious friction and combative fights between the newlyweds, who struggled to adjust to their new roles as spouses and parents. "They fight constantly," a source told Us at the time. "She is seriously considering leaving him....They're in different places."

 

Demi Lovato Finishes Treatment

Demi Lovato is starting the next phase of her life.

The actress, 18, finished her prescribed treatment at a facility and is back home in L.A., a source close to Lovato tells PEOPLE.

"She will continue to see doctors in L.A. who will help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment,” source says. "For now, she is getting back to her regular routine and spending time with her family and close friends. She is so grateful to all of her fans for their support, and looks forward to being able to talk to all of them very soon."

While her future professional plans remain unclear, "Demi will continue to focus first and foremost on her well-being."

Lovato checked into a treatment center for "emotional and physical issues" in late October after a fight with a dancer, Alex Welch, on the Jonas Brothers World Tour. What was described as a "short, physical altercation" was settled in time for Christmas, and Welch told PEOPLE she is "ready to move on."

In November, a source close to the family told PEOPLE that "Demi knows she needs the help and knows that she is where she needs to be right now."

Earlier this month, the singer took to her official Facebook page to express her gratitude to fans who stuck by her. "I want to make sure my fans know how thankful I am for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time," Lovato wrote. "Thank you for standing beside me through it all."

 

Vanessa Hudgens Replaces Britney in Sexy, Leggy Ads

Britney Spears is making way for another sexy young thing: Vanessa Hudgens!

After two years as the face (and bod!) of the Candie's brand, the pop queen, 29, is handing over her crown to the High School Musical star, 22.

For her first-ever candy-colored shoot, Hudgens posed playfully at the Pink Hotel in Sun Valley, Calif.; in one shot, Hudgens shows a lot of leg in skimpy denim shorts as she lounges on an antique pink chair.

"So fun being a Candie's Girl! Look out for the @Candiesbrand pics of their new girl, Vanessa Hudgens!" Spears tweeted.

Replied Hudgens: "Thnx, @BritneySpears, you're a tough act to follow ...but, I'm so excited to be the new Candie's girl for 2011!! - xo"

 

Taylor Swift's Dream Prom Date: Katy Perry

People.com: When asked which celebrity she'd want to take to a prom, Taylor Swift names a few dream choices.

"It would be a group, and it would be a really fun group," the singer, 21, says on the Jan. 3 episode of the Rachael Ray show. "Because all these different reasons. Well, Katy Perry would be so much fun. She’s just like crazy fun and like spontaneous."

Swift continues, "Diddy has always been very nice to me. Justin Timberlake is the same way, he’s really funny. And, Sheryl Crow is really down to earth and really cool. And like, J. Lo would be a really good dancer!"

Noticeably absent from her list is one star she's been seen with recently: Jake Gyllenhaal.

 

Jennifer Lopez Wore $5 Million Worth of Jewels

Jennifer Lopez, 41, wasn't afraid to pile on the bling when she showed up on the Golden Globes red carpet dripping in $5 million worth of Harry Wintson diamonds.

Dressed in Zuhair Murad, the American Idol judge topped off her look with a diamond paisley timepiece cuff (with over 600 diamonds!), a diamond cluster brooch in her hair and a diamond suspension ring with a 7 carat emerald-cut diamond.

But those jewels were nothing compared to Lopez's iconic diamond Winston cluster earrings -- they're worth a whopping $3 million on their own!

 

Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift mixed and mingled!

If you thought you’d seen it all at the 2011 People’s Choice Awards, think again!

Tons of action went on backstage as stars like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift mixed and mingled with winners, presenters and all the people who make the show go on!

From TV to the silver screen, stars of all walks of life clutched awards and rubbed elbows.

Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, Zac Efron, the Kardashians, Leighton Meester, Queen Latifah, Johnny Depp, David Spade, Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer and more all posed for pics behind the scenes.

Looks like everyone had a lot of fun!

 

Justin Bieber Not Charged In Laser Tag Brawl

Justin Bieber will not be facing any legal action stemming from an October altercation the pop sensation had at a laser-tag arcade in Canada.

Police have confirmed that there is not enough evidence in the case in which a 12-year-old boy had claimed that JB punched him in the face on Oct. 15 at Planet Lazer Entertainment Center in Richmond, British Columbia.

Corporal Turley of the Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police tell Radar Online, via Celebuzz,

“This investigation into the incident is now complete and no charges will be forwarded as the evidence collected [doesn't] support doing so.”

First reports involving the incident claimed JB was kicked out of the Canadian laser tag arcade after he allegedly punched the 12-year-old boy. The pop singing sensation’s camp stood strongly behind him the whole time, dismissing the allegations as “completely untrue.”

Later reports about the alleged altercation claimed the 16-year-old singer was in fact on the receiving end of the bullying.

 

Taylor Swift Jake Gyllenhaal Share Thanksgiving Maple Lattes

Families across the country spent their Thanksgiving evenings tuning into Taylor Swift's NBC special Taylor Swift: Speak Now. But where was the starlet spending her Turkey Day?

In Brooklyn, alongside new boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal. Around 10:30 a.m., the pair popped into Park Slope's Gorilla Coffee for specialty maple lattes, made with pure Vermont syrup.

"They were really sweet, really really sweet," says a source at the shop, adding that the duo also tipped well.

"They get treated like normal people around here," says the source, noting that Gyllenhaal, 29, deals with the occasional star-struck customer politely.

The actor's sister Maggie Gyllenhaal lives near the crowded neighborhood shop – which boasts loud music and an energetic staff – and frequently stops in.

The source says that this was Swift's first time in the shop. Being introduced to favorite family haunts? Sounds like the singer-songwriter, 20, is being welcomed right into the Gyllenhaal family lifestyle – one maple latte at a time.
 

Miley Cyrus: How I'm Celebrating My 18th Birthday

Miley Cyrus doesn't turn 18 for two more weeks, but the singer already knows what her big birthday wish will be.

"[My family and I] need time to all be together," the singer tells MTV News less than two weeks after her parents, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus, filed for divorce after 17 years of marriage.

The star -- who is set to perform Sunday at the MTV Europe Music Awards -- plans to have a low-key celebration for her special day Nov. 23.

"I'm not going to go crazy; [just] have a fun party and then maybe take a vacation with my family...because that would be really cool," Cyrus tells MTV. "So that would be rad if we could all go to the beach or something...I have to be near the water and I love doing scuba and going out and being on a boat."

Cyrus' parents announced their split Oct. 27 after Billy Ray, 49, filed a divorce complaint citing "irreconcilable differences." Sources tell Us Weekly the "Achy Breaky Heart" crooner filed papers after learning his wife, 43, had an affair with rocker Bret Michaels.

"As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family," the Cyruses told Us in a joint statement at the time papers were filed. "We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."
 

Avril Lavigne Says She's 'Old-Fashioned'

She may not dress the part, but punk princess Avril Lavigne is really an old-fashioned girl – when it comes to relationships.

Does beau, Brody Jenner fit that bill? Lavigne tells the November issue of Maxim, on sale Oct. 12, "I like a classy man, a gentleman who opens the door and gives flowers and always puts the lady first. I'm a little old-fashioned like that."

The singer, 26, who recently divorced Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, 30, is ready to release a new album, which she admits is inspired by her personal life but, "is the first that is not boy bashing."

Not that her life is drama-free. A regular target of the paparazzi, Lavigne has been snapped leaving nightclubs with Jenner, something she says she rarely does.

"The only time I really ever get photographed is if I decide to go out with my friends to a bar or club, so ... it kind of looks like I do that more than I do, " she says, "The majority of the time I stay in."

Lavigne does take tabloid reporting in stride saying, "You can only laugh at it and roll your eyes because it's like, "Really?" They usually just pull that stuff out of their ass, but I think people know that."

When asked how she stays out of trouble amidst some of the notable teen star meltdowns, the Canadian native credits her roots, "I got here on my own. I came from a small town and grew up in a regular home. I know what I've worked hard for. I've seen a lot of people who have gone a little crazy and who are really into the Hollywood scene. I don't really like to hang out with people like that.
 

Beyoncé dancing with the neighbors!

OK Magazine: You may want to rethink the next time you consider skipping out on your neighborhood block party.

Beyoncé recently crashed a West Orange, N.J. one and joined in on “The Wobble" dance! On Saturday, Sept. 18, Beyoncé reportedly visited her husband Jay-Z’s mom in West Orange and went outside to join the neighbors dancing after she heard the music.

You can see the shock on their faces when Beyoncé leads the dance! Watch the 29-year-old star dance at the block party! (click Here).

 

Jennifer Lopez: Why Idol Is Right for Me

Jennifer Lopez is "excited" about her new gig as a judge on American Idol's 10th season, especially since it will allow more time at home with her family in L.A.

"We're really happy that we get to be in one place with the babies [2-year-old twins Max and Emme] for a while," she says. "This is going to put us here for like six months. It's unheard of for us. The babies can do dance class and soccer practice. We're excited about being a little bit of a normal family for a little while."

The move to Idol also demonstrates how Lopez, 40, and husband Marc Anthony, 42, make big life-decisions – like taking a new high-profile job – together.

"I don't know that we ever thought I'd do something like this," says Lopez. "But when I was a dancer, was I going to be an actress? Yeah. When I was an actress, was I going to be a singer? Yes. I just think this is another evolution of that – and [Marc] explained it to me like that."

Now that the announcement is official, Lopez is eager to get started on her new gig. "I'm going to give it my whole heart, soul and passion like I do with everything that I do," she said. "I'm looking forward to such a fun year."

 

Lea Michele couldn't believe her eyes

Lea Michele couldn't believe her eyes when a super-fit Britney Spears walked onto the Glee set last week.

"She was so professional," Michele, 24, tells Access Hollywood. "She looked incredible.

She's so tiny!" Michele says Spears, 28, was "great to work with.

It was one of those things where you go to work and you're like, 'I can't believe we're doing this!'" Earlier this month, shots surfaced of Michele wearing similar duds that Spears wore in her famous "...Baby One More Time" video.

Though she confirms they shot a scene together, she says, "What we do together, I can't say.

I will tell you it's incredibly iconic!" Asked about Spears' episode -- set to air Sept. 28 -- Glee creator Ryan Murphy was mum.

 

‘Idol’ Insider: Jennifer Lopez Accepts Offer to Judge ‘American Idol’

Looks like Jennifer Lopez will be “putting on her Louboutins” for a new role next year — judge on American Idol. The superstar singer/actress has accepted one of the two vacant judges’ chairs on the Idol panel, OK! has learned exclusively.

“Jennifer accepted the Idol judge position,” an Idol insider confirms to OK!. “They are ironing out contracts as we speak so unless something goes wrong it’s a done deal.”

J. Lo’s Idol acceptance, a rumor first tossed out there by GossipCop.com, comes directly after Ellen DeGeneres announced her decision to depart the hit FOX talent show after only one season.

“She’s absorbing Ellen’s salary which is why Ellen resigned today,” our source adds, meaning J. Lo has agreed to appear on Idol for the same amount of money as Ellen. okmagazine.com

 

Britney Spears episode of Glee

Get ready for a Britney Spears-themed episode of Glee.

After the singer, 28, lobbied on Twitter for her tunes to be featured on the Fox hit, show creator Ryan Murphy has confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that he’s writing an episode dedicated to her.

Not everyone on the 19-Emmy nominated show will be thrilled to sing "Womanizer."

 Last May, Matthew Morrison, who plays glee club director Will Schuester, sniped to UsMagazine.com,

"I hope our show doesn't go along that route." More than 13.5 million people tuned in to a Madonna-inspired episode last April.

 

Miley's Outfits at Odds With Her Disney Persona

Miley Cyrus at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
George Pimentel/WireImage.com Miley Cyrus ignored critics of her recent risque style choices and performed at Sunday night's MuchMusic Awards wearing less than some people might wear for a day at the beach.

The 17-year-old Disney star wore an itsy-bitsy black monokini as she gyrated through a performance of her hit song "Party in the U.S.A." (which featured a cameo by Justin Bieber), and was just as provocative in a performance of her current, aptly titled single, "Can't Be Tamed."

For that part of the show she wore a white, retro-undergarment-style piece that she paired with high-heeled black booties.

The outfits are the latest in a recent run of edgier looks from the singer, who wore abbreviated hot pants for a Spain concert earlier this month, and a midriff-baring top while in Paris.

Just last week, Cyrus defended her increasingly adult look after she faced criticism about her "Can't Be Tamed" video, which features her dancing provocatively in a cage and wearing a corset.

Miley performing at the Rock in Rio Madrid Festival earlier this month.
Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images She explained the professional reason behind her fashion revolution from an innocent, girl-next-door look to a sexier, goth-like style.

She told the Associated Press: "What I'm trying to do is make a point with my record and look consistent, in the way my record sounds and the way I dress."

For Miley, it's all part of being a performer. "We are up there just dressing up; we are just having fun," she said to UsMagazine.com. "It's about the girls and guys who are living their dream playing dress up. But it seems her work persona isn't the only thing driving Miley's fashion choices.

"I work really hard to be fit and to know I can wear whatever makes me feel most comfortable, and I feel most comfortable dressing with a little less. And that's kind of how I've always been, it's just now I'm able to do that a little more freely," Miley said in the Associated Press interview.
 

Miley Cyrus and her Aussie hunk have split

Don't believe recent chatter suggesting that Miley Cyrus and her Aussie hunk have split due to his rising popularity and her supposed jealousy.

According to Cyrus, that is so not the case. "Just wanna clear up a rumor. Liam [Hemsworth] and I did not break. EVER!

We are so happy and a lot of that has to do with the amazing relationship he has with my family," she writes on her Web site. The couple met in 2009 on the set of The Last Song, based on the Nicholas Sparks novel. They attempted to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, but in March, Cyrus admitted that she and Hemsworth had been dating for 10 months.

Hemsworth, 20, is currently in negotiations to star in the 3D action film Arabian Nights. And Cyrus's third album Can't Be Tamed drops June 22.

With two demanding schedules and plenty of travel, no wonder rumors surface. But it's clear that family bonds help keep the couple in sync. "We are both so busy right now, so having them by our side supporting us and our career is such a blessing!" Cyrus writes.

 

Jennifer Lopez's Nearly-Naked Catsuit Gets Catcalls

Two days into the New Year and the revealing catsuit Jennifer Lopez wore on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve to sing "Waiting for Tonight" is still causing eyes to roll – in both awe and anxiety.

Though the ABC show's host Ryan Seacrest let the 41-year-old singer know that her outfit "made my year," Alicia Lundgren, a 24-year-old dancer from Philadelphia, told Jenny from the block's hometown paper, the New York Daily News, "There's too many wrinkles. It looks like elephant skin."

Not all the remarks about the ensemble were catty. Some prompted catcalls, including a "Wow" from Jason Ray, 24, a legal assistant from near Times Square, where Thursday's festivities – and the fashion display – took place. "I think she looks good after having twins!" he told the newspaper.

Underneath the sheer garment, Lopez sported little beyond her spangled red-soled Louboutin heels.

 

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and the Black Eyed Peas

are among the megawatt stars set to perform Jan. 31 at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, it was announced on Tuesday. Country cutie Swift, whose eight nods are second only to leading nominee Beyoncé's 10, will also present at the show, an inside source told PEOPLE on Tuesday. Fellow nominees Lady Antebellum (with two nominations) and Maxwell (with six) will also perform on the live CBS telecast, while others are still to be named. This year, Beyoncé, already a 10-time Grammy winner, is up for Record of the Year ("Halo"), Album of the Year (I Am … Sasha Fierce) and Song of the Year, for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." Swift's nominations also include Record of the Year and Song of the Year, for "You Belong With Me," and Album of the Year, for "Fearless.

 

He refused to marry Britney!

Things always come in threes, Britney Spears was saying before being sadly disappointed... Of late, it was common knowledge that the well known American pop singer was feeling disposed to tie the knot again. After two marriages and as many divorces, the performer of "Oops!... I Did it Again" was dreaming of marrying Jason Trawick, her manager and current boyfriend.

But Jason isn't having any of it, whether Miss Spears likes it or not. Although they are said to be very much in love, Jason does not want to rush into things. Consequently, he has refused Britney's proposal!

Britney, also known as Brit Brit, is finding it hard to recover... But at the age of 28, it is certainly not too late to try again!

 

Miley Cyrus: "I've Never Heard a Jay-Z Song"

Miley Cyrus -- whose hit song, "Party in the U.S.A." includes a line about her nodding her head to one of the rapper's tracks -- says she doesn't know which of his songs inspired the lyrics.

See photos of Miley and other stars from when they were kids. "I've never heard a Jay-Z song," the singer, 16, said in an interview before her Halloween concert -- in which she was dressed as Pocahontas -- in Louisville, Kentucky this past Saturday. "I don't listen to pop music."

Then how did it get in her song -- which was recently No. 1 on the Top 40 charts? "I don't know, I didn't write the song, so I have no idea," she said of the tune, which was written by a songwriting team of Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly and Jessica Cornish. "Honestly, I picked that song because I needed something to go with my clothing line. I didn't write it and ... I didn't expect it to be popular, originally. It was just something that I wanted to do, and I needed some songs and it turned out for the best."

Although she said "Party in the U.S.A." is "not even my style of music," she is thankful for its success.

"I'm really blessed for it to have done as well as it has. Totally blessed," she said. "God has definitely put me in an amazing position with amazing people."

Later, when asked about an artist she has heard before -- her father, Billy Ray Cyrus -- the Hannah Montana star says she has no plans to shout out any of his songs, like the 1992 hit, "Achy Breaky Heart."

"No, no thank you," she said. "That's like covering a Jay-Z song. That's not going to happen."

 

Britney Spears Pays Off Paparazzo

Britney Spears is footing the bill for running over paparazzo Ricardo Mendoza outside a Beverly Hills medical building in 2007.

The terms of the settlement haven’t been disclosed but Ricardo was seeking $230,000 in damages and medical expenses after being mown over by her Mercedes, reports E! Online.

But he isn’t the first pap to be pounded by the Circus star.

In November 2007, Britney fled over the feet of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy before driving over the toes of another photographer as she left the Four Seasons in the same month.

Mendoza sued in May for an unspecified amount, then followed in September with some specific demands: $195,000 in general damages, $16,533.59 for medical bills and $10,000 for any future foot problems.

Attorney Benjamin C. Alvarez’s rebuttal papers had described Mendoza as a “self-serving, profit-hungry paparazzo” who “positioned and placed himself in the roadway in front of Ms. Spears’ vehicle.”

 

Christina Aguilera working on a sensational comeback

Despite starting work on her first film "Burlesque", Christina Aguilera is not leaving her music to one side. The American singer of Ecuadorian origin is stepping up her visits to the studio with producer Tricky Stewart.

Stewart was behind Rihanna's massive hit "Umbrella", which can only bode well for Christina Aguilera's next album, which will be her fourth and is as yet untitled.

Tricky Stewart commented: "It's just great. I wouldn't say that it's alternative, I would say that it's different. I really feel it's one of her best bodies of work that I've heard since "Stripped"."

 

Aaron Carter Predicts ‘I’m Going to Win’ DWTS

Aaron Carter is quite confident about his chances of winning Dancing with the Stars.

“There are no if’s, and’s or but’s or possibilities or chances,” he said during an interview Monday on 104.3 MY FM’s Valentine in the Morning. “I’m going to win Dancing with the Stars.”

With only the first week of competition down, the pop singer predicts he’ll be in the finale with Donny Osmond and Joanna Krupa, who both also performed well last week.

For Monday night’s performance, Carter will dance a quickstep with his pro partner Karina Smirnoff, who he says he is not dating. “She’s beautiful, but I’ve got to keep it professional,” he said while calling into the radio show.

The show’s hosts reminded Carter of Karina’s past relationships that started in the ballroom with Mario Lopez and her former fiancé Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

“Honestly, why would I want to be in that category?” Carter said. “I’m sorry, but I’m not that guy. I don’t got that kind of time.”

As for injuries, Carter only admits, “My knees hurt but that’s about it.” And he’s got the perfect remedy for the pain: “I take Epsom salt baths,” he said.

 

Avril Lavigne nearly single again?

According to persistent rumours, the Canadian singer Avril Lavigne has been having marital difficulties for several months. The magazine "Us Weekly" has gone even further by claiming that the pretty blond has just kicked out her husband Deryck Whibley! Consequently, a divorce looks imminent...

The wedding of the two musicians took place in July 2006. At that time, Avril was just 21 years old: quite young age, which probably explains some of her disillusionment in love.

The young icon of "glam pop" has frankly decided to move on. She has every intention of getting rid of all the tracks, composed with Deryck, due to appear on the track list of her next album. As a result, this work is likely to be somewhat delayed.

 

Beyoncé, an inspirational diva

R'n'b singer, actress and international star Beyoncé Knowles scored a massive hit with her last album "I Am Sasha Fierce", released at the end of 2008. This certainly did not go unnoticed at Billboard magazine, the key American music publication. The magazine has honoured the stylish diva with the title "Woman of the Year". She will receive her award on 2nd October in New York.

The prestigious prize is in honour of the artist's work over the last twelve months. The magazine's Editorial Director, Bill Werde, said that they were not only giving the award to the beautiful singer for her musical success. According to Werde: "She has not only influenced pop culture with her hit songs and signature dance moves, but has inspired women everywhere with her unique style, business savvy and dedication to charitable causes." It seems that Beyoncé creates an impression in everything she does!

 

Paris Hilton is rejected again!

A year ago, when she was still hooked up with Benji Madden, Paris Hilton had tried to get close Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the well known Portuguese winger remained impervious to the advances of the rich heiress. But the star of "The Simple Life" hasn't given up and is chasing him with the same determination that Cristiano reserves for chasing footballs!

Barely having broken up Doug Reinhardt the blonde socialite appeared in a nightclub on Thursday night with the sportsman. She even invited him to her place Saturday night. Unfortunately, things didn't go according to plan. The footballer left just one hour after his arrival preferring to spend the evening at his hotel with his friends, without the peroxide blond!

 

Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus To Reunite On Song

Miley Cyrus is going to have to go into the studio with her ex, Nick Jonas, to record a song for their label, Disney. And even though Miley just this very morning told Ryan Seacrest, "me and Nick are really close friends now" -- we can't help but think working with a former BF could be a little tense. E! News reports that his bandmates/brother, Joe and Kevin, plus some other stars, will also record Pass It On at a session later this week.
Earlier today Miley addressed her relationship with the Jonai on Seacrest's radio show. "Everyone thinks that me and the Jonas Brothers have this big feud going on, and me and Nick are really close friends now. We talk all the time and he's one of my best friends." "We don't hate each other," she added. "We really love each other. He's really cool, and I'm happy we've been able to stay friends." 

 

See Sexy Photos From Britney Spears' "If U Seek Amy" Video

Britney Spears dancers Willie, Jay and Luke are showing off the dance moves for her new video "If U Seek Amy." Watch here on BritneySpears.com.

The pop star, 27, wrote on Twitter that last Wednesday's shoot was "super sexy and really fun! I can't wait for you all to see it <3 Britney."

The controversial song (say the title fast!) is the third single off her platinum album, Circus.

Spears plays a 1950s housewife with a perfect family in the clip. Photos show her donning a blonde bouffant hairstyle and carrying a pie while hanging with a handsome, preppy man and two well-dressed kids in a home with a white picket fence.

But inside the house, the singer apparently strips down and dances in a racy outfit! A video release date has not yet been announced.

 

Britney Spears on the set of the If U Seek Amy music video.

The singer, who plans to hit the road for her Circus tour next month, spent Tuesday filming the video for her upcoming single "If U Seek Amy," in which she plays a sexy housewife dressed in blonde '50s style wig, fitted pink top and white skirt.

 "The video begins with Britney coming outside her house to hand the paparazzi an apple pie that she baked," says a source. "She acts like she wants to hook up. The video is very provocative."

 In part of the video, Spears is accompanied by two adorable perfectly-groomed children and a straight-laced man wearing khakis and a sweater over his shoulders.

But a source says there are also lots of dancers "dressed in skimpy outfits in metallic color" and revealing costumes for Spears included in the shoot. According to several sources, Spears was very professional and upbeat on the set. "She was like the old Britney at the shoot. She was engaged and excited the whole day and seemed like her old self," says a source. "If U Seek Amy" is the third single from the album Circus. Spears kicks off her new tour in New Orleans on March 3.

 

Geri Halliwell is engaged dfter dating for a month.

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell is spicing up her life in a big way. She has announced that she is engaged to Italian yacht tycoon Fabrizio Politi. The 36-year-old singer - who split from London nightclub owner Nick House in December - only met Fabrizio, 34, in a nightclub in Florence last month. Halliwell's management firm, 19, confirmed in a statement: "We are delighted to announce the engagement of Geri Halliwell and Fabrizio Politi. "As a token of their commitment to each other Fabrizio presented Geri with an engagement ring over the festive season.
"There are no immediate plans for marriage as the couple are enjoying their engagement." In May 2006, Halliwell welcomed a baby girl, whom she named Bluebell Madonna. (The baby's father is reportedly screenwriter Sacha Gervasi.)
 

Britney to sign autobiography deal

 DigitalSpy.co.uk: Britney Spears is reportedly close to signing a deal worth £10 million to pen an official autobiography.

According to The Mirror, the 'Circus' singer has already teamed up with a literary agent and is expected to begin writing the book following her world tour.

"There have been numerous unofficial biographies printed about Britney, but she's never agreed to pen her own tome - until now," said an insider.

"And some of the stories she's got are absolute dynamite. She's kept diaries so there's nothing she'll leave out unless she wants to."

The source added that Spears could eventually write "between three and five books throughout the next decade", adding that it was "one of the most lucrative deals in showbiz history".

The 27-year-old's mother Lynne released her own autobiography last month, entitled Through The Storm: A Real Story Of Fame And Family In A Tabloid World.

 

Britney: David Beckam is a "cutie" and I want private soccer lessons

 Britney Spears has a crush on David Beckham - and is begging the British star to give her soccer lessons.

The Toxic hitmaker is a big fan of the sport but admits her skills on the pitch are less than impressive.

And she has called on the Los Angeles Galaxy star to give her some helpful tips on how to play the game.

She tells OK!, “David Beckham - he’s a cutie. I am not a very good soccer player, so I have to get someone in to help me. Maybe he can.”

 

Madonna to Britney: "Marriage doesn't work for girls like us"
 
ShowbizSpy.com: Madonna has told Britney Spears not to marry again.

Spears - who divorced husband Kevin Federline in 2006 - reportedly sought advice from the Material Girl singer after performing with her recently, and on the subject of men, Madonna - who recently annouced she would be divorcing husband Guy Ritchie - left no question about what she thought best for both of them.

A source says, "Britney asked Madonna if she will ever marry again after her split from Guy.

"Madonna not only said she wouldn't but told Britney to forget about marriage. She said it just doesn't work for girls like them.

"Madonna clearly sees a lot of herself in Britney because she seems very eager to help her."

 

Mariah & Nick: Out of Sync?

Nick Cannon, 28, held a packed house on Oct. 20 as he spun classic hip-hop tunes for the gala party at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC.

But there was one audience member who clearly wasn't bopping to the DJ's music – his wife, Mariah Carey! Mariah sat in the back of the DJ booth, glumly fiddling with her cell phone. Then, 10 minutes into Nick's set, Mimi, 38, snuck out to chat with gala host Donatella Versace.

"Mariah clearly wasn't into Nick's music at all," says one partygoer. "It looked like she wanted to tell him to turn down that awful rackett!"

Maybe the singer was just preoocupied. Mariah has signed up to appear on the British series The X Factor next month, where she'll sing her new track "I Stay In Love."

Mariah is one of the most successful female artists of all time," says an insider. Says another, "Simon Cowell loves Mariah. He's always comparing acts to her. And finally all the compliments have paid off."

Now if only Nick can get his wife to give him compliments on his music!  Listening to him spin is obviously not how she stays in love!

 

Céline Dion Dreams of Having Another Baby

People.com: The clock may be ticking, but Céline Dion still hopes to have a second child after her world tour ends in February 2009.

There is a "small window of hope," she told Oprah Winfrey this week. "We'll give it a try after my tour ... Hopefully, we [will be] parents again. If not, that's fine. We have our miracle baby."

Dion and her husband, manager René Angélil, have a 7-year-old son, René-Charles, conceived by in vitro fertilization after six years of trying.

In the meantime, Dion has more pressing concerns, like battling the respiratory ailment which forced her to cancel a recent show in Minneapolis. (The concert has been rescheduled for Feb. 5.)

 

Britney and Wade Robson reunite for upcoming tour

 News.com.au: SHE'S swapped her "warped" ways for the showbiz straight-and-narrow, now Britney Spears has hired an Aussie dancing man to help choreograph her return to the world spotlight.

Wade Robson styled Spears early steps to pop culture fame, but told Confidential yesterday he will reunite with the singer as she prepares to climb her way back up the charts.

But not before Robson returns to share his skills with Sydney dancers, at classes next month.

The 26-year-old, who was given his start - controversially - by Michael Jackson as an 8-year-old, remains in hot demand as a dance director and confirmed he will write the moves for Spears' upcoming world tour.

"She reached out to me and said she wanted to get the old team back together, so we'll go into rehearsals in January for a March start," he said.

Like the rest of the world, Robson said he watched Spears self-destruction with horror, but explained "when you exist in a warped world, warped things are going to happen to you".
 

Nelly Furtado Ties the Knot!

ET: Singer Nelly Furtado is a married lady! The singer tells our sister show, "ET Canada," that she got married over the summer!

The lucky groom is the bride's longtime love, Demacio "Demo" Castellon, a sound engineer who worked with Furtado on her 2006 album, Loose, and wedding bells rang on July 19.

"It's a nice phase of my life," she told "ET Canada."

 

Womanizer #1 on Billboard Hot 100 + Britney sets new records

 Billboard.com: Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with "Womanizer," returning to the top of the list for the first time since her debut single "...Baby One More Time" hit No. 1 in January 1999.

This is the third time in the past two months that the mark for the biggest jump to No. 1 has been shattered. On the Hot 100 dated Sept. 6, T.I. soared 71-1 with "Whatever You Like" and last week he sprinted 80-1 with "Live Your Life."

Spears' single is spurred by first-week download sales of 286,000, the biggest opening-week tally by a female artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking digital downloads in 2003, besting Mariah Carey's take for "Touch My Body" by just over 200 units.

In between her nearly 10-year gap between No. 1s, Spears has placed four other top 10s on the Hot 100, the last being "Gimme More," the first single from her last set, "Blackout." That song jumped 68-3 last October with first-week download sales of 179,000.

"Womanizer" previews Spears' sixth studio set "Circus," due Dec. 2 via Jive.

 

Christina: It's a great feeling to be in the game with Britney

 ShowbizSpy.com: Christina Aguilera isn’t worried about Britney Spears’ comeback - because both artists are in different leagues.

The Dirrty hitmaker says she has been busy in her own “creative cave” — and insists she isn’t keeping tabs on what her old rival is getting up to in the studio.

She says, “I’ve been so sort of in my own creative cave. But no, it’s a great feeling to still be in the game with somebody that you have known for so many years, even going back to the Mickey Mouse club. We had so much fun together.

“At this stage in our lives, we are so different I don’t think you can put us in the same ball park.”

Spears, 26, is due to release her sixth studio album, Circus, in December.

Aguilera’s forthcoming album is currently in the recording process; the release date is to be determined.
 

Beyonce Knowles found real love

 American Hip-Hop diva Beyonce Knowles has finally spilt the beans on her real love with her husband Jay-Z. The couple has tied the knot in a secret ceremony last April, reportedly happened in Paris in what is said to be a “low key” shindig.

It was Jay’s idea to keep their wedding under wraps inviting only close friends and family, the ceremony was followed by a lavish party at the rapper's Tribeca apartment that drew Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles, her father/manager Mathew, her sister Solange, her Destiny's Child mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and the couple's friend Gwyneth Paltrow.

They are intensely private people," said Laura Schreffler, senior writer for OK! Magazine, "It took them years to even admit they were a couple, and they say more about themselves as a couple in their music than they do out loud.

I don't think they'll admit [to getting married] now, and I don't think they have to. They have no one to answer to." The word got out when the couple went to get a marriage license at a village hall in Scarsdale, N.Y.

 

Britney Spears in a school visit
The last time we saw Britney Spears in a school hallway she was dancing in her infamous plaid skirt and singing “Baby One More Time” — this time she was handing out $10,000 checks.The students at John Philip Sousa M. S. 142 in the Bronx received quite a surprise Wednesday when the pop star stopped by the school and presented an endowment for the school’s new music program from Elizabeth Arden, the company behind her three fragrances, Believe, Fantasy and Curious, People reports. Britney, who earlier in the week caused a frenzy on the streets of New York City as fans and photographers swarmed her, did not disrupt classes, as school was not in session due the Jewish holiday.The school’s eight-piece band, the Sousatones, gave Britney a taste of what her donation will help fund, with a rousing performance. Following the Sousatones show, band director Sal Mazzola, told the pop star, “When you’re ready to take us on the road for an opening act, we’re ready!”

 

 Beyonce’s Grammy-winning

It’s been two years since Beyonce’s Grammy-winning “B’Day,” but don’t call the pop star a slacker when it comes to her new album. “I have worked on this album for close to one year,” she wrote in a letter to fans on MySpace. “I have taken the time so I can create my sound. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby.” In discussing the album, which is due on Columbia Records on November 18, Beyonce admitted it was the “most time I have spent on any project” since her teenage days in Destiny’s Child, Beyonce has apparently been putting her days in the studio to good use. “I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me,” she wrote. “The music is upbeat for the dance, fun side and it is reflective, passionate and serious for the personal side.” And fans should be prepared to hear something they’re not expecting. “I have taken risks here,” she wrote. “I am not afraid and my music will explain it all. There is no label or tag on my sound.”

 

Britney to Release New Album on Her Birthday
People.com: Britney Spears has arranged a wonderful birthday present for herself: her sixth studio album, Circus, due for release Dec. 2 – the day she turns 27, her label announced Monday.

Coming so soon after her triple victory – for video of the year, best female video and best pop video for "Piece of Me" – at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, Circus follows up her well-received 2007 album Blackout and continues the upward spiral the sometimes-troubled pop star has been experiencing.

The Outsyders, described by Spears's label, Jive records, as an up-and-coming Atlanta production team, have produced the first single from the album, "Womanizer," which will drop Sept. 22.

Other producers and writers with a hand in the album, according to Jive, include Dr. Luke (writer-producer of the title track, "Circus"), Danja, Max Martin, Bloodshy & Avant and Guy Sigsworth – who's collaborated with such other artists as Madonna, Alanis Morissette and Bjork.

 

Jennifer Lopez Completes First-Ever Triathlon in Malibu
People.com: Jennifer Lopez had the support of several important men in her life as she successfully competed in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on Sunday, finishing the race in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds.

The singer-actress was cheered on from the sidelines by husband Marc Anthony, who escorted her to a VIP area with his arm securely around her after she crossed the finish line, exhausted, but with her fists pumped in victory.

In the VIP area, Lopez met up with Matthew McConaughey, who also competed in the triathlon at Zuma Beach. The actor greeted his former Wedding Planner costar with a big hug. And Lopez was accompanied along the way by her trainer Gunnar Peterson, who was not racing himself, but was there to help out.

Lopez, 39, has been training for the event – her first ever triathlon – with Peterson and Self magazine editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger. In August, she appeared on Good Morning America, boasting a positive attitude about her workout regimen. "I feel great," she said on the show. "I have more energy – [and] I'm proud of myself." She also revealed that she would be raising money for Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Wearing forest green Juicy sweats when she arrived Sunday morning, Lopez changed quickly into her wetsuit before the swim portion as Peterson and a bodyguard held up towels to shield her from the paparazzi. Also watching: Her fans, who offered their love. As Lopez and her entourage – including her sister, an assistant and several bodyguards – made its way to the beach, fans yelled, "I love you J.Lo."

She clearly appreciated the support, smiling and waving back.

But for McConaughey, the event was all business. The actor (and fitness buff) had his game face on before the race as he stretched.

Still, the actor broke his serious demeanor for a moment, though, when he spotted girlfriend Camila Alves – who spent some of the race time in the VIP area, holding son Levi in a baby bjorn. McConaughey left the line to give her a kiss and rub Levi before the swim began.
 

Britney's VMA appearance declared The Greatest Music Comeback Ever

AllHeadlineNews.com: Britney Spears' recent MTV Video Music Awards appearance has been named the greatest music comeback ever.

The troubled singer picked up three awards at the ceremony last weekend and appeared healthy and relaxed - in stark contrast to a year ago when her shambolic performance at the same event saw her criticised for being out-of-shape and disorientated.
She beat boy band Take That - who split up in 1996 but returned in 2006 with a sell-out tour and chart-topping album - into second place and Kylie Minogue, who was recognized for overcoming breast cancer, into third.

John Sewell of Onepoll, who carried out the U.K. survey, said: "Brits love a success story and eight months ago it looked all over for Britney."

"In February we were gripped by reports she had been admitted to a psychiatric unit and yet she managed to put in a controlled, composed and glittering appearance at the MTV awards."

"We're now all hoping a chart-topping album will prove that Britney really is back on form."

In the past two years, 26-year-old Britney has gone into meltdown, suffering breakdowns, being hospitalized, divorcing Kevin Federline and losing custody of her two sons, Sean Preston, almost three, and Jayden James, 23 months, while her once-glittering career has floundered.

However, in recent months she has strived to turn her life around, regaining visitation rights to her children and getting back into shape.

 

 

 

News source: Okmagazine.com/ People.com / Usmagazine.com / omg.com

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