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Britney Spears at the AMAs

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Good old Brit tried to take everything in stride as the strides down the American Music Awards podium Tuesday.  Britney Spears presented Mary J. Blige the AMA for Favorite Female Soul / R & B Artist Award last night.

Spears came on stage right after AMA host Jimmy Kimmel completely trashed her estranged husband Kevin Federline in a hilarious comedy sketch, which deserved an award all its own.

Way to go, Brit.  Everything with a grain of salt, they say…



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Jay-Z Perfroms Seven Concerts in One Day!

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Jay-Z does more in 24 hours than I do in 24 days.  The 34-year-old rapper came out of semi-retirement to perform seven concerts in seven cities, all in one day.

The multi-citied concerts stretched from Atlanta, to Philadelphia, to Washington, to New York, to Chicago, to Los Angeles & finally to Las Vegas.  The 30-minute shows were Jay-Z’s attempt to promote his new album Kingdom Come, that hits stores Tuesday.  But to me, it was a great way to promote the benefits of having a private jet whisk you off to whatever city you like whenever you like.

Yes, you do see correctly, that is Paris Hilton out shaking her thing with her latest boy toy David Katzenberg.  Apparently the hotel heiress took the stage with Jay-Z at some point, but couldn’t keep up due to drinking a barrel of Grey Goose.  Way to go, Paris.  I would like to see you try to pull off seven concerts.  No, wait!  That would be like the seventh level of hell, never mind that one.

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Kylie Kicks Off ‘Showgirl’ Tour Pictures, All Wanted & More

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faith-hill-carrie-underwood-jealous-cma-11-10-2006.jpgWow, this whole Faith Hill reaction to Carrie Underwood winning the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the CMAs has caused quite a ruckus!  Who knew that we paid so much attention to Hill’s reactions?

Here’s the story, in case you’re living under a pile of very heavy rocks.   When Carrie Underwood was announced as the Female Vocalist of the Year award winner Monday, Faith Hill was spotted on camera screaming “What??!!”  [See video here]

So folks have been upset with Hill & her possible jealously for the new, younger star.  But Nashville’s stars are coming to the defense of the veteran country star.

Close pal Martina McBride told the Tennessean that Hill was “just clowning around.

Kenny Chesney also came to Hill’s rescue, saying that he has known Faith for more than a decade, and that she doesn’t have a malicious or jealous bone in her body.

Interestingly, both Hill & Underwood are nominated for Best Female Vocalist in the People’s Choice Awards, to be held January 9.  Well, that should be fun.  Maybe they’ll come up with a cute skit about this one.

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brooks-dunn-cma-awards-11-7-2006.jpgWell, it was a night filled with spectacle & entertainment as the 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards hit the stage Monday.  Kenny Chesney won the coveted entertainer of the year while Brooks & Dunn’s hit song Believe won three awards including Single of the Year & Song of the Year.

“This year has in ways been the most emotionally satisfying year and also the most emotionally draining year of my life,” Chesney stated.  Kenny was of course referring to his roller coaster ride marriage & high-profile split with Renee Zellweger last year.

“There have been so many ups and downs, it’s been like a huge emotional roller coaster ride,” Kenny went on to say.

One of the most moving events of the evening was when the Top Male Vocalist award was announced, and Keith Urban won the prestigious award.  Urban, who is currently in an alcohol rehabilitation center, received a standing ovation while his award was accepted by Ronnie Dunn.

Dunn read a letter to the crowd penned by Urban thanking his wife Nicole Kidman, “To my wife, Nicole, I love you.”

“I’m looking forward to coming home and seeing you all soon.”

Dunn smiled & said, ”We love you Keith good luck, brother.”

Wow, you gotta love how the country starts do it up.  Congrats to all the winners!

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Brooke Hogan Celebrates ‘Undiscovered’ Album Release

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Brooke Hogan celebrated her Undiscovered album release with her father Hulk & none other than Dennis Rodman.

The release party took place Tuesday at the Marquee in New York City where everyone was listening to the grating silence as no one was buying her damn album. 



Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Performs on NBC Today Show Friday

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Sean “Diddy” Combs, pictured here with fans outside NBC studios in Rockefeller Plaza, performed for The Today Show Friday much to the excitement of his fans.

The NYC broadcast was just as exciting as Combs’, minus you could see him like 100 times better.  Sean showed up for the performance in a very sheek vest, tie & pants number, all in refined gray color.

We are so happy to see Sean’s career going so well.



Justin Timberlake Announces Tour, Pink Coming Along

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Justin Timberlake is taking FutureSex/LoveSounds album on the road and is launching a North American tour that will kick off January 8 in San Diego.

Who’s coming with, you ask?  Well, it looks like Justin is adding a little Pink to his diet!  I know you’re excited.  Justin Timberlake alongside Pink, should work out pretty good for them.  The 34-date tour will wrap up March 29 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, so get a move on & start planning.

“I’ve been rehearsing the band, getting the show ready and tight,” Timberlake stated.

“What—and I might even show up. So that’s pretty exciting. No, seriously, come out. I’ll see you guys there.” 

And we’ll see you there, Justin.  So, who’s going?

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In an apparent attempt to one-up John Mayer, Sheryl Crow donned a bikini at one of their concerts this weekend.

Last week John Mayer walked on stage in a bear costume & played on as if nothing was wrong, so it looks like Crow tried to bring the concert competition to a standstill with her bikini taunting.

I wonder if Lance Armstrong is thinking twice….

 



Hilary Duff & Joel Madden Have Stalkers

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Hilary Duff has claimed in court documents that she fears for her life, saying that she & her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden are being stalked by two men.  Apparently one of the men is a paparazzi while the other is a homeless man.  Well, besides the bit about the paparazzi, I think I have gone through that same experience.  I must be a celebrity! 

Court papers were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court today stating that Duff & Madden are claiming that a 19-year-old Russian man (homeless at this point in his life) came to the United States ”for the sole purpose of meeting and becoming romantically involved with Ms. Duff.”

Court documents name the man as ‘Max’ and go on to state that he, “admitted to being ‘obsessed’ with her, has stated his intention of ‘removing’ his ‘enemies’ (i.e., those who prevent him from being with her), has stated his intention of purchasing a weapon, and has threatened to kill himself and to engage in dramatic actions to get her attention.”

Wow, pretty powerful words there, Maxie-boy.

Duff & Madden are just requesting, at this point anyway, that Max & paparazzi David Joseph Klein, to stay at least 100 yard away from Hilary, her sister Haylie, Joel & his twin brother Benji.

That’s not a lot to ask, I would have asked for Max’s penis on a plate myself.  You?

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Bearly Cute John Mayer & Sheryl Crow in Concert Pictures

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A somewhat taken aback Sheryl Crow gets a little surprise from John Mayer’s bearly cute appearance on stage.

Mayer surprised Crow by dressing up in a very hot looking bear outfit & joining Sheryl on stage for their next-to-last tour date together.  The music duo delighted fans alike with their antics Wednesday at the West Palm Beach concert.

John Mayer, what are ya gonna do with that boy?



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Sorry, I couldn’t resist another Barbra Streisand after party picture, especially when the picture has two dogs in it:  Rosie O’Donnell & Babs’ pooch!

Rosie O’Donnell & Barbra enjoy some time together after Streisand’s Madison Square Garden concert Wednesday in the Big Apple.  These two ladies look right at home with each other & I hear the concert was star-studded  & worth the wait.



Jay-Z Banned from China

jay-z-china-10-11-2006.jpgThe Culture Ministry of China has canceled Jay-Z’s scheduled debut in China, saying his lyrics are too “vulgar.”  Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was set to perform October 23 at Shanghai’s Hongkou Stadium.

“Some of Jay-Z’s songs contain too much vulgar language,” stated a promoter of the show.

Jay-Z’s use of profanity in his songs about drug dealers, pimps & violence apparently offends The Culture Ministry, despite having recently allowed sexually suggestive groups such as Rolling Stones & the Black Eyed Peas.

So, take the sex but leave the violence?  That certainly doesn’t fly here in the States.  What do you think, should China embrace Jay-Z with big hugs?

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Madonna Tokyo Dome Concert Pictures

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Madonna rocked it out at the Tokyo Dome concert.  Enjoy these just-in pictures.  My the woman does have an age-preserving quality.



Beyonce Knowles Hits Toronto’s MuchMuch Studios

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Beyonce Knowles can do anything and I will love her.  And she can do anything & always look lovely.  Straight hair, curly hair, afro hair- she’ll always be a bombshell.

The hot diva visited Toronto’s MuchMusic Studios Thursday to promote her birthday album.  The 25-year-old singer released her B’day album on her birthday September 4 and so far everyone is loving it.  And I think I’m loving those, umm, balloons.



Tom Cruise GQ.jpgTom Cruise wants the fruit of his loins to play with baby Jolie-Pitt. In an interview with GQ magazine that will hit stands the 25th of this month, Scientologist Cruister revealed many things about himself, mainly that he still has Katie under capture and plans to go ahead with the “silent birth“, that he & Holmes’ baby could play with Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s baby & that he can get you off heroin in three days time.

Defending the controversial Scientology practice of giving birth in silence, or maintaining a quiet atmosphere during the delivery, Cruise said, “It’s about respecting the woman. It’s not about her not screaming.” Hmmm. What would Cruise’s old grammar teacher say about that double-negative?

Fellow Scientologists John Travolta & Kelly Preston encourage the young Katie Holmes to embrace the Scientology church’s doctrine of a silent birth. Preston explains, “It’s just because everything in moments of pain is really recorded and you want to have that (the birth) peaceful and clear of sort of suggestions or different words that can then affect them (babies) in their future.” That must have been some good Theton crack she was smoking that day, did that many any sense at all?

It looks like Katie has friends all over the place trying to get her through this whole I’ve-been-knocked-up-and-kidnapped-by-brainwashing-extraordanaire-Tom-Cruise-Help-Me! thing. Apparently Holmes has asked Victoria Beckham to be her birthing partner, after Tom introduced the two recently. Victoria & David Beckham converted to the biding arms of Scientology in 2004 after striking up a friendship with none other than Tom Cruise.

A source told Grazia magazine, “Victoria and Katie have struck a real rapport ever since they were introduced by Tom and both of them are thrilled by the friendship. Victoria has become something of a mother hen to Katie, so when she was asked if she would be with her during the birth, she said yes straight away.” Doesn’t really clarify who asked ole Victoria to be the partner, though, does it? Those Super Adventure Club members, they just kill me. I mean really. They’re here right now trying to kill me.

During the GQ interview Tom joked around that his baby could play with the Jolie-Pitt baby, a little presumptuous I’m afraid. And I’m not so sure that little Zenu would play nice.

Tom always finds a way to introduce his psychiatric soapbox into any interview, an the GQ interview was no exception. He has freshly attacked mind-altering pill-poppers about the harms they may be getting themselves into.

“I’ve always found that the ‘if it makes me feel better, it’s OK’ rationale a little suspect. I think it’s appalling that people have to live a life of drug addiction when I have personally helped people get of drugs.” I can just hear Katie now, “Tom, Tom, if we loosen the ropes around my legs and arms, it feels better.” And Tom Tom’s reply, “Katie, quite frankly, I find that highly suspect.”

In the interview Cruise claimed that he can get anyone off heroin in three days using the Scientology detox program which basically extracts $3 million dollars from your bank account and therefore wakes you out of the drug stupor chasing Tom Cruise & his Scientology gang members and yelling in a dark alley for sweet revenge and retribution.

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Heidi Fleiss Has Her Male Stud Farm Armed & Ready

Les Brandt.jpgHollywood madam Heidi Fleiss is gaining momentum in her plans to open her all-male stud farm in the Nevada desert.  A former soap star has signed on to become the face and body of the brothel, after gaining permission from his open-minded girlfriend.

Fleiss plans to open the house of men next year in the city of Pahrump, near Sin City Las Vegas.  That’s cute have a little rump in Pahrump, compliments of the Fleiss.  The madam already has her prize bull on hand, former Another World star Les Brandt has agreed to be her star pupil.

“I love to love women, I always have,” states Brandt. ”I’ve loved women for free so far, so why not get paid to do something that I really enjoy and am good at.”  Well, he thinks pretty highly of himself.  And you can too, for $250 per hour.

Heidi picked Les Brandt to front her first male brother after “interviewing” over 3,000 “applicants”.  Brandt admits he had to get the OK from his current girlfriend before taking the plunge on this sexual adventure.

“We sat down and talked about it, and she said it wouldn’t be a problem as long as I took the proper precautions.  She knows it’s only a job.”

Only a job…  I see.  I can only say that my husband better not be getting any ideas, I’m not a good sharer.

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sex-pistols.jpgFormer Sex Pistols lead singer Johnny Rotten, who now goes by his birth name John Lydon, has nothing but punk rock hatred for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  The Sex Pistols were inducted into the hall of fame last night, without the surviving members present.

Joh Lydon appeared as a guest on ABC’s talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live last Friday and was asked why he and his two partners from the punk band were snubbing the hall.

“They never cared who we were,” Lydon said.  “They never bothered to correct the incredible fatal, bad mistakes about our legend and legacy in their museum and up until now, they’ve rejected our nomination for three years running, and now they want a piece of us.”

“Well guess what?  Kiss this!,” Lydon said, making a somewhat rude gesture.

“When I began as a Sex Pistol, there was no Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and suddenly this organization is put on top of us like we have an obligation to them.  Well, it’s the other way around,  Don’t use my name to prop your (expletive) nonsense.”

When it was first announced last month that the group would finally be inducted into the hall, the Sex Pistols declined the ‘honor’ with a nasty little message posted on their site. 

You know, it’s good to have the boys rattled about something, everyone needs an enemy to punk rock against.  Mine is the pimple.  I go batty on those evil face dwellers, I have my own decree written on worn paper by the bathroom mirror:

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?  Take this pimple, take them all before I start a punk rock brawl.  It is not me that makes them come, I don’t know why I have this scum.  I will rebel, run like hell, say farewell- not on me will these bastards dwell.  I have to fight, for it’s my right, to save my pretty face from this plight.  So, you better watch out, you better not taut- ’cause I ain’t goin out with out a damn loud shout.

It works every time.

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Willie Nelson Sings the Gay Cowboy Blues

willie-nelson.op.jpgThe man who sang to our hearts in “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” & “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” brings us a very different cowboy song this week.

Willie Nelson released “Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly (Fond of each Other)” on Valentine’s Day yesterday.  With the help of this year’s Oscar-nominated Brokeback Mountain, gay cowboys are hotter than a Texas chili pepper. 

The song is currently only available through iTunes and features choppy Tex-Mex guitar runs and Nelson’s deadpan delivery of lines such as, “What did you think all them saddles and boot was about?” and “Inside every cowboy there’s a lady who’d love to slip out.

The first gay cowboy song by a major recording audience made its debut on Howard Stern’s satellite radio show.  It was originally written back in 1981 by singer-songwriter Ned Sublette.  Sublette said he wrote in during the Urban Cowboy craze and always imagined Nelson singing it (in his underpants?).

Someone passed a copy of the song to Nelson in the late 1980 and according to Nelson’s record label, Lost Highway, recorded it last year at his studio in Texas.

You can hear Willie Nelson on the Brokeback Mountain soundtrack singing, “He Was a Friend of Mine”.

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