Salma Hayek Lashes Out

Oops! Looks like Salma's makeup artist wasn't quite generous enough with the glue before sending her out onto the red carpet at the Indiana Jones premiere in Cannes. Look at her! She looks totally peeved. You know she could feel the faux lashes flapping about every time she blinked! And what a shame, too, because the rest of the face is just stunning...as usual.

Don't let this happen to you, my pretties! Pick up a strong lash adhesive, and don't be stingy with it. Survey says the best one is DUO, and it can be had for a mere $5.99 at your local Walgreens.

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Moonwalking to Billie Jean

"Billie Jean" is a dance-pop Rhythm & Blues song by American recording artist Michael Jackson, King of Pop. It was written by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones for the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982).

Following the successful chart performance of "The Girl Is Mine", "Billie Jean" was released on January 2, 1983, as the album's second single. "Billie Jean" was a worldwide commercial and critical success.

Cited as one of the most revolutionary songs in history, "Billie Jean" was certified platinum in 1989.

Honored numerous times—including two Grammy Awards, one American Music Award and an induction into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame—the song and corresponding music video propelled Thriller into the best-selling album of all time.

The song was promoted with a short film that broke down MTV's racial barrier as the first video by a black artist. It, too, was an Emmy-nominated performance on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, in which Jackson premiered "the moonwalk."

The song was also promoted through Jackson's Pepsi commercials. During the filming of one commercial, Jackson's scalp was severely burned. Covered and sampled by modern artists, "Billie Jean" sealed Jackson's status as an international pop icon.

Rolling Stone magazine placed "Billie Jean" in the 58th spot on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and it appears on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. ~ What we don't see is behind-the-scenes. Will there be a future offspring performer of Michael Jackson's?

Moonwalking to Billie Jean

In Memory of Michael Jackson

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'New Moon' star Kellan Lutz talks Robert Pattinson, 'Twilight', music, junk food, and more

The Twilight Saga: New Moon star Kellan Lutz recently spoke to Twilighters Italia, one of our international correspondent groups, about everything from music to junk food.

Said Lutz,

It's a different world being a part of Twilight. And for my self, I didn't know it was going to be such a huge project to be a part of. And I feel really blessed to, you know, be a part of Twilight franchise and to work with such talented directors and actors, and it's really opened up so many doors for my self and my career, and again, it's just our job, and it's not changing us, it's not changing any of us. It's just, I'm really stoked that we still stay in contact, and as annoying sometimes having paparazzi outside your house, it's not going to stop me from walking my dog because I'm not gonna change for anyone. I do the things that I enjoy, and hanging out with my family and driving minivans like I was just driving them around because they didn't know Hollywood and my family's in town for my little brother's birthday.

Continues Lutz,

And that's the good thing, it's a catch 22 you know being a part of this franchise because on one side you have these amazing fans and all you amazing people, and just you guys are so loving, and then you have the other side of the sword where it's you know all the annoying paparazzi people that just want to bring you down and you know just catch you in your worst moments, and I'm just glad to have you guys outnumber them because you guys are why we do this in a way, I mean we're doing Twilight for the fans and you guys, and you know it just sucks how like I know Rob's doing his movie Remember Me in New York and I just talked him yesterday about how it's going, and he said it's going great, it's just really tough you know having paparazzi everywhere and when he's trying to leave the airport or when he's trying to get a bite to eat, it'd be hard to be in his shoes right now, but he's handling it so well and I give him a lot of respect for that ...

Kellan Lutz as Emmett in 'Twilight'

Photos: Summit Ent.

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Lifestyles of the rich and famished: Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie’s extreme diet that is getting all the buzz is a radical starvation diet. It is obviously working, but is it healthy? Well, yes and no.

But more to the point, is it sensible? To that the answer is, definitely not. Nor is it sustainable or lasting, as you can see for yourself.

Here is what a typical day is like on Angelina’s 21-Day Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox. It offers “nourishment” every hour on the hour for 12 hours. The “food” comes packaged as part of the cost of the diet.

Hour 1 (Breakfast):

First thing on awakening, take a cleansing formula designed to help rid your body of toxins. Then it’s on to breakfast, which is 1 ounce of a fruit extract mixed into 6 ounces of water, 1 cup of herbal tea (hot or cold) and an 8-ounce glass of water. Also, take a digestive enzymes tablet to help aid digestion. Adding the herb stevia, a natural appetite suppressant, is optional.

Hour 2:

1 8-ounce glass of water

Hour 3:

1 8-ounce glass of water blended with 1 scoop of a substance called Essential Greens

Hour 4:

1 8-ounce glass of water and/or herbal tea (hot or cold)

Hour 5 (lunch):

1 8-ounce glass of “live” fresh juiced vegetables OR 1 8-ounce glass of water with 1 scoop of a vegetable formula. Take 1 digestive enzymes tablet.

Hour 6:

1 8-ounce glass of water and/or herbal tea (hot or cold)

Hour 7:

1 8-ounce glass of water blended with 1 scoop of the vegetable formula that was the option at lunch

Hour 8:

1 8-ounce glass of water and/or herbal tea (hot or cold)

Hour 9:

1 8-ounce glass of water mixed with 1 scoop Essential Greens formula

Hour 10:

1 cup homemade pureed soup, 1 cup broth, 8-ounces of water, and 1 cup hot herbal tea. Also take amino acids (optional) and a digestive enzymes tablet.

Hour 11:

1 8-ounce glass of water and/or hot herbal tea and 1 ounce of aloe (optional), an herbal formula that is sold in health food stores.

Hour 12:

Another inner cleansing formula

Bedtime

Optional sleep aid: 1 teaspoon of a substance called CALM, available in health food stores

Starvation diet of the stars

There are virtually no calories in this diet, so it is really a fast. I am only assuming that the formulas are providing essential nutrients to sustain life – though probably barely. So you can see why the idea of a detoxifying quick weight-loss diet would appeal to certain celebrities, such as Madonna and Stella McCartney, who have helped put this diet on the hot list.

Fasting, in and of itself, to detoxify the body is not a bad thing, but fasts are safe and healthy only for the short term – two or three days. Also, they can only be considered safe only for people who are otherwise healthy. An extreme fast, such as this, should definitely be supervised by a qualified health professional.

Can you lose 21 pounds in 21 days doing this? Yes – if you have enough fat on your body. But the weight will just come back, once you start eating again – even if you are eating healthy foods.

So, if Angelina is cranky and not looking herself, as reported, that’s no surprise. Not only is she famished, but she may be seeing the weight loss start to slow.

So, how would you rate this Diet rate according to the 3 Ds:

· Dead on – it’s healthy and will work in the long run

· Desperate – a no-sweat, quick fix that doesn’t hurt beyond hunger

· Delusional -- totally unrealistic and, in the long run, an effort that gets you nowhere

I say it’s Delusional. What about you?

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Michael Jackson haunting Neverland?

IS Michael Jackson haunting Neverland?

Fans were hotly debating whether a ghost-like figure that appeared during a broadcast on CNN was the spirit of the fallen pop star.

A shadowy figure can be seen passing in a corridor of the star’s former home, Neverland, although neither the presenter or the cameraman noticed the supposed apparition, UK tabloid The Sun reports.

Is Michael Jackson haunting Neverland? Tell us in the comment box below.

The spectral figure fleets across the hall before disappearing during CNN’s Inside Neverland, which featured an interview with Larry King and Jermaine Jackson.
Fans were deep in debate on web forums over whether the Thriller star’s ghost was really walking the halls, or if it was just a shadow.



On the Michael Joseph Jackson Board one fan said: “It's clearly not a shadow because, yeah, it's not, there's no one there to make a shadow, plus it's completely see through.”

Another user said: “Maybe it was Michael, telling us that he is still here with us in spirit.”

“You guys are craaaaaazy! It's too tall to be Michael, his spirit isn't roaming neverland, it's resting and at peace. Only disturbed souls creep around,” poster RebeccaMJ wrote.

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Rupert Grint has the swine flu

(photo from WireImage) Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint has the distinction of being the first celebrity to suffer from the swine flu according to Telegraph. “It has just been confirmed that Rupert Grint has taken a few days out of filming due to a mild bout of swine flu,” his publicist said. “He has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members at the junket and premieres this week and will then return to filming directly afterwards.” The 20 year old actor is no longer contagious and has beat the swine flu, but I wonder how many reporters are going to refuse to interview him at the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince junket and premiere because of it. I am not sure I would want to interview him knowing he just recently suffered from it, would you?

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kelly clarkson bloopers

Here is the Kelly Clarkson Ellen DeGeneres video.

Kelly Clarkson bloopers are fun to watch if you are a fan. Clarkson has a great sense of humor and she wanted to make people laugh with bloopers.

Meanwhile,The 27-year-old pop star and first season American Idol winner recently released her fourth studio album, ‘All I Ever Wanted,’ which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. To date, with sales of more than 10 million albums in the U.S., Kelly Clarkson has had the most commercial success of any American Idol.

The Kelly Clarkson Ellen DeGeneres video reveals spirited performances of two of the pop singer’s hits. I Do Not Hook Up is the second single from ‘All I Ever Wanted,’ which also produced the chart topping lead single ‘My Life Would Suck without You.’ Since U Been Gone is one of Kelly Clarkson’s signature hits and is from her sophomore solo studio album, Breakaway; it was written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald.

Well, you love her or hate her, she is beautiful :). Here’s a collection of Kelly Clarkson Bloopers!

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Is Mel Gibson's Girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva Pregnant?

The National Enquirer is claiming to have the exclusive scoop that Mel Gibson's new girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, is pregnant - and he's the father. Mel, 50, and Oksana, 39, just recently took their relationship public and the media was shocked. It was just weeks before that he and his wife of 28 years announced their plans to divorce.

Mel and Robyn share seven children – Hannah, 28, twins Edward and Christian, 26, William, 24, Louis, 21, Milo, 19, and Thomas, 10. The tabloid reports that Mel took some time to talk to his children and explain that another brother or sister was on the way. A source allegedly told the magazine, "Even though Mel assured them the pregnancy was unplanned, they're furious with him and say they're going to take steps to protect their inheritance, which they feel is in jeopardy".

Unplanned you say? With Mel's fortune estimated at nearly $1 billion, my suspicions tell me otherwise.

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Megan Fox and her amazing tongue in New York

Megan Fox and her world promotional tour are in New York today to promote Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. Any stop in New York requires you go see Regis so she did just that today and did a taped segment for Live with Regis and Kelly. After that she was surrounded by fans, autograph seeks, and horny men trying to get a peek. Well she didn’t disappoint any of them by signing magazine and pictures, looking Megan like, and even gave the last group a bit of a tongue show — she likes showing the tongue off. Transformers hit theaters yesterday and despite mixed to poor reviews will still be a huge hit.

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Twilight's Robert Pattinson Has Carried Away Into Kissing

Twilight stars Robert Pattinson (a.k.a. hunky vampire Edward Cullen) ignited shrieks from female fans Tuesday night in Fresh York, according to USA Today.

"I all-the-time get carried away when I'm kissing people," the British actor, 22, who headlined a fan Q&A around the upcoming film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's popular teen novels, said when comparing himself to that bloodsucking character. "I just go nuts."

"I have one incredible six-pack. I'm joking," he teased while detailing other similarities. "I could run really fast. I'm good at climbing trees."

Twilight, which opens in Nov. 21, as-well stars Kristen Stewart as Edward's human love, Bella, who director Catherine Hardwicke said, during Pattinson's audition, "did some scenes in my bed" or "had the chemistry."
Author Stephenie Meyer dishes in her last Twilight book! Oh, those eyes – those lips!

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Is fame too much for ‘Twilight’s’ Pattinson?

Fast-tracked fame could prove to be more than “Twilight’s” Robert Pattinson can handle. According to co-star Ashley Greene, it’s become impossible for the actor catch a break from the constant crush of teenage fans and life in the paparazzi lens.

“Oh God. Poor Rob is already a Beatle,” a sympathetic Greene told Nylon magazine. “His whole life is documented. If he picks his nose, it’s all over the Internet. He’s just done for. I think he’s kinda freakin’ out, like, ‘What the f--k is going on?’”

Earlier this year, even Pattinson admitted the growing attention made him uncomfortable and virtually ruined his hopes of establishing new relationships.

“I’m always really worried about ruining their lives, especially with people that aren’t famous,” the 23-year-old said. “It’s such a massive change. I’m kind of a paranoid wreck.

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Brad Pitt’s mom prefers Aniston to Jolie

Fans weren’t the only ones who picked sides when Brad Pitt left Jennifer Aniston and began his new life with Angelina Jolie. According to Now! magazine, Team Aniston supporters have an ally in the actor’s own mother, Jane Pitt.

“Jane’s seen, first hand, how difficult Angelina is,” a source revealed. “She never comes to visit the family in Missouri and is always prickly on the rare occasions they have got together. Jennifer was the total opposite — charming, friendly and the perfect daughter-in-law. She always made time to be an active part of the family, whereas Angie just turns her nose up.”

In fact, the insider insists Aniston remains an active part of the family and continues to contact Jane Pitt regularly.

“(Jen and Jane) speak at least a couple of times a week and Jen never misses a birthday or special occasion,” the source said.

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The New Miss USA Stuffs her Face

First of all, I have to say that Kristen Dalton is the first Miss USA in history that actually deserved it. Usually they look like some trailer trash, hillbilly pageant reject. Okay, maybe not that bad, but Kristen is definitely deserving of it. Of course after that huge banana split takes effect, she might not be so appealing. 5000 calories, why not?!

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David Carradine's Death Almost Definitely Accidental

It was first thought that David Carradine committed suicide, but that was before everyone knew he was some kind of asphyxiation sex freak. Once we knew that, we all knew it was an accident involving Thai prostitutes and a lot of rope. Now a private autopsy and TMZ are basically confirming that.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden said the cause of death was from asphyxiation -- and that binding on his body helped rule out suicide. Baden said Carradine's hands were tied above his head, not behind his back -- but he still needed more information from Thai police to completely rule out the possibility he was killed by someone else.

With Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Billy Mays dying, and then about 10 others like George Clooney and Jeff Goldblum being rumored to be dead, I nearly forgot about David Carradine and his ridiculous death. We can finally put it to rest though. RIP, for good.

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Kevin Jonas Becomes a Man...Almost

Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has popped the question to his long-time girlfriend. And that question is of course, "will you hold my hand on our next movie night?" Of course I'm lying because I spit on anything sacred, so let OK! Mag take over:

As reports circulated that Kevin Jonas, 21, popped the question this morning to his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa, a 22-year-old hairdresser, his brothers Joe and Nick Jonas sent out their well wishes via Twitter to let the whole world know how happy they are for their brother.

"Congrats big brother.....Dani welcome to the family, we can't wait to have you join us on the road! love Joe and Nick," the boys Tweeted this afternoon.

That last bit indicates that Joe and Nick might possibly think they are marrying her too. Who wants to break it to them that Kevin is the one getting married and will soon be convinced to leave the band by his wife to pursue a solo career that will never sell more than 3 and a half records? Ooh let me, let meGet your celeb updates here

Top 13 Richest Young Celebrities

The list of highest earners from the young celebrities set was originally compiled by Forbes. The entire list had about 20 names but we have written on the top 13 earners. This list is valid for 2007.

1. LeBron James (pictured) is predicted to become NBA’s highest paid player. He had a $60 million contract with NBA. He also had Nike and Coca-Cola endorsements which were worth more than $40 million.
2. Reggie Bush had $24 million this year from his payroll.
3. Maria Sharapova earned $23 million from tennis and product endorsements.
4. Michelle Wie, the golfer, amassed a total of $19 million.
5. Mary-Kate Olsen and her twin, Ashley Olsen had $17 million each. The money was earned from their fashion brands. Please click on the red arrow to read the rest of the list.
   
   
6. Lindsay Lohan earned $3.5 million for working a short time this year. Most of the year, she was out of the loop. She had more millions in addition to this money.
7. Dakota Fanning, 13, earned $3 million and above for every film this year. Her total fortune was predicted at more than $6 million.
8. Miley Cyrus, 15, had already earned $3.5 million from one CD. She would be collecting more money from her concerts that stretch to the end of the year.
9. Daniel Radcliff, 18, had $15 million.
10. Avril Lavigne, the Canadian singer, earned $12 million for her music.
11. Carrie Underwood, the country/pop singer, earned $7 million.
12. Emma Watson had a minimum of $4 million.
13. Rupert Grint also had a minimum of $4 million. All the 3 main Harry Potter cast would be earning more money as another 2 sequels were planned for filming. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint would earn mire millions from each new film.

Source: Forbes, Gone Hollywood

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A list of celebrities against anorexia

Pic: Britanny Snow.

Celebrities unite against the skinny fad.

Hollywood celebrities are in one voice regarding anorexia, the fatal eating disorder. Amanda Bynes, Miley Cyrus, Emmy Rossum, Lauren Conrad, Portia de Rossi, Brittany Snow, Mary Kate Olsen, Scarlette Pomers, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Tracey Gold have contributed personal quotes to support the National Eating Disorders Association.

Lynn Grefel, CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association, said that the public image of thinness being associated with glamour should change. The fierce competition escalates the paranoia to be thin and slowly becomes a mental illness.

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This comes after Italian fashion house, Nolita, sponsored a huge billboard with a naked anorexic French actress to highlight the mortal eating disorder. The battle of the binge can be won with proper treatment of the disease in the correct facility.

Emmy Rossum offered this piece of golden nugget; “… people really need to feel good about themselves and their bodies… “ This makes sense. However, don’t overdo it.

Source: the Insider.

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Lauren Conrad sex tape

Spencer Pratt told Tyra Banks on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, that Lauren Conrad made a sex tape. There had been so many rumors of Lauren Conrad’s sex tape that this issue had to be addressed in public.

He was asked pointedly if he had ever watched the rumored sex tape but Spencer did not answer directly. He said that he would rather throw up. The point is that the existence of the Lauren Conrad sex tape is not verified by anyone.

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Source: tmz.

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Freaky Michael Jackson’s Kids Unmasked (Photos)

We’ve all seen Michael Jackson in his surgical mask, which is strange in itself. But why does he make his children wear masks? WTF? Check out Michael and his children on an outing to a comic book store. Jackson lets his kids take off their masks after they enter the store. Wow! How nice of him!

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Michael Jackson goes out in public with his poor kids in freaky masks to hide their identities. But seriously don’t these masks just call much more attention to them? It’s freaky!

Paris, 10, entered the shop wearing a scary white mask, quite similar to the “Jason” mask from the movies.

Once inside the comic book store, The Golden Apple, Jackson allowed Prince Michael, 11, Prince Michael II “Blanket”, and Paris, 10, to take off their masks.

Jackson kept on his surgical mask, sunglasses, and a hoodie on during their outing.

The Jackson children are rarely seen in public without veils, which the singer apparently insists they wear as protection against kidnap threats. This rule seems completely idiotic because let’s face it… if you were a kidnapper looking to pick up the Jackson kiddo’s, you would look for kids in veils or masks.

Jackson’s two oldest children are from his marriage to Debbie Rowe, but Blanket’s mother is not known.

Since being cleared of child abuse charges in June 2005, Jackson has kept a low profile, dividing his time between the Gulf state of Bahrain and Las Vegas.

But doesn’t Jackson’s freaky ways almost seem to be abuse to his kids. What kind of emotional scarring will these children have after this upbringing?

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