MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #52

"Toxic (Armand Van Helden Mix) by Britney Spears from 2003 is the #52 song in the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" countdown of his favorite 100 dance club mixes.



On a side note, did you know that Kylie Minogue was originally offered this track, and she passed it up? What a bad decision by Kylie, as Toxic earned Britney her first Grammy for best dance video. Incidentally, it only lingered in the top 10 in 2003 and never hitting the top spot.

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Video: "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga

Check out Lady Gaga’s new “Bad Romance” music video. The RedOne-produced track is the first single from "The Fame Monster," the re-release of her debut album "The Fame."



Movie director Francis Lawrence helmed the music video. Lady Gaga is wearing her very own “HeartBeats In-Ear Headphones by Monster,” which are available on www.Amazon.com.

Don’t forget to check out Lady Gaga’s cameo appearance on Gossip Girl this Monday, November 16th at 9:00 pm (ET) on The CW!

Twilight & True Blood to Rule People's Choice Awards

Vampires are set to rule the upcoming People's Choice Awards - with blockbuster fantasy film franchise "Twilight" and blood-sucking TV series "True Blood" leading the nominations.

The public cast more than 18 million votes online to select the nominees for next year's ceremony, and will also choose the winners in 35 categories.

The Twilight Saga will compete against Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Star Trek in the favorite movie and favorite film franchise categories.

Stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner have earned nods for best on-screen team, joining fellow nominees Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince), Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal), Shia Labeouf and Megan Fox (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) and Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, will.i.am, Dominic Monaghan and Daniel Henney (X-Men Origins: Wolverine).

Pattinson and Stewart were also nominated individually for favorite movie actress and actor, and will face-off against A-listers Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Johnny Depp, Ryan Reynolds, Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock in their respective categories.

Lautner is also up for breakout movie actor alongside Chris Pine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sam Worthington and Zachary Quinto.

Meanwhile, True Blood was nominated for favorite TV obsession and favorite sci-fi/fantasy TV show, where it will battle for the title against The Vampire Diaries, Heroes, Lost and Supernatural.

The show's star Anna Paquin will fight it out with Blake Lively, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Katherine Heigl and Mariska Hargitay for favorite TV drama actress - while Hugh Laurie, Kiefer Sutherland, Mark Harmon, Matthew Fox and Patrick Dempsey compete for the title of favorite TV drama actor.

Musically, newcomers Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Kris Allen, Lady Gaga and reality TV star Susan Boyle will battle for favorite breakout music artist.

Eminem, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Keith Urban and Tim McGraw will go head-to-head for the favorite male artist accolade, while their female counterparts include: Beyonce, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Pink and Taylor Swift.

Queen Latifah will host the People's Choice Awards at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on January 6, 2010.

Lindsay Lohan was Dating Heath LedgerWhen He Died

Lindsay Lohan was dating Heath Ledger when he died, according to the actress' mother Dina.

In the latest leaked phone conversation between Dina and her ex-husband Michael, the Lohan matriarch claimed back in 2008 that Lindsay was "f**ked up" by the actor's fatal drug overdose in January of that year.

She says, "She was dating Heath when he died. I don't know if you know that, but I know 'cause I would drop her off and they were friends, very, very close...

"That f**ed her up."

In the tape, which appears on www.RadarOnline.com, Dina also describes her fears Lohan will suffer the same fate as Ledger, adding, "When she's drunk or takes an Adderall (prescribed stimulant) with it she will do something like Heath Ledger did in a second without thinking.

"She cannot be alone. When she sleeps here she sleeps with me... she has fears from being little..."

Michael Lohan is leaking taped conversations with Dina, Lindsay and her ex-employee Jenni Munro in a bid to convince the Mean Girls star to seek help for an alleged drug addiction.

The move has angered Lindsay, who has blasted her dad in the press, and Munro - who has threatened legal action.

Star Sighting: Glamour Girl Rihanna

A humbled Rihanna takes a bow after being named Glamour's Woman of the Year during a ceremony at New York's Carnegie Hall Monday. But the R&B star, in an ivory Stephane Rolland gown, found time for humor, too, telling the crowd, "As usual, I decided to wear the tightest dress I could find."

Madonna's Nervous to Meet Her Boyfriend's Parents

Madonna has got to be a pro at the meeting the boyfriend's parents thing by now. After all, she's been married two times, and had a slew of relationships over her career. But, sources say the singer is nervous about meeting her 23-year-old boyfriend Jesus Luz’s parents in Brazil, as rumors are spreading that the two are getting serious, and might even get hitched.

A friend of model Jesus said: “She is slightly on edge. But an engagement could be on the cards.”

Jesus, who has been dating the pop star since late last year, is desperate to be “taken seriously,” get married and secure their relationship. The pal added: "Madonna really does love and need Jesus -- and she does not hold all the power in their relationship.

He grew up with strong Christian beliefs. He wants to marry and be taken seriously. She doesn't want to lose Jesus and so the visit to his parents is her way of saying she will make this relationship permanent. He wants proof of commitment and he wants her to make an honest man of him."

The meetings proves the pair have put their recent disagreement behind them. The couple reportedly rowed after Madonna, who has children Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 9, David Banda and Mercy, both 4, said she would rather be “run over by a train” than marry again following her split from movie director Guy Ritchie, with the model begging his 51-year-old love to rethink her vow.

According to the singer’s biographer Randy Taraborrelli, she has already had a change of heart. He said: "Madonna is telling close friends and family that 'I definitely see myself marrying him. It's on the table'."

If the nuptials go ahead, this will be Madonna’s third wedding. She was also wed to actor Sean Penn between 1985 and 1989.

ABC Drops "Eastwick" & Kathy Griffin's Dance Show

ABC has opted not to order additional episodes of "Eastwick," its rookie supernatural comedy-drama starring Rebecca Romijn.

"Eastwick," a fresh take on the hit 1987 movie "The Witches of Eastwick," will finish production on 13 episodes; ABC plans to run them all.

ABC is also yanking its reality show "Let's Dance," which was supposed to premiere on November 23rd with Kathy Griffin hosting.

Sources said ABC had difficulty casting the series, which is a common problem for networks when developing celebrity-driven reality fare, though usually such projects don't get so far in the process as to have a premiere date.

In its place, ABC intends to air "Find My Family," in which people get to meet long-lost families or loved ones. The network has six episodes planned.

It has also picked up five more episodes of its Tuesday crime drama "The Forgotten," starring Christian Slater.

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #53

#53 in the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" countdown of his 100 favorite dance club mixes is Kelly Clarkson with "Since U Been Gone" (Jason Nevins Club Mix) from 2005.

Here's the original version of this song.



To hear the Jason Nevins club mix of this song, click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_0F-dOWaRE.

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Ben Foster & Woody Harrelson: Kiss Kiss!

Ben Foster plants a kiss on co-star Woody Harrelson’s cheek at the premiere of The Messenger in New York City on Sunday.

The film, opening November 13th, is about two soldiers whose job it is to notify families of soldiers who lose their lives in Iraq. Ben, 29, plays a soldier who falls for a widow, played by Samantha Morton.

Speaking to the LA Times, Ben had nothing but nice things to say about Woody: “When you go through something and you’re taking an emotional leap with someone else, you’re either going to connect or not,” he said.

“It just so happens that he’s a remarkable human being. I’ve never cried or laughed in someone’s arms so much as Woody Harrelson’s.”

Out on Video Today - Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat

In case you missed Eating Out 3: All You Can Eat when it had its brief theaterical run last month, the gay comedy sequel is out on DVD today!

Okay, so the movie isn’t going to win any Oscars but it’s fun and hilarious. Rebekah Kochan, in the female lead role, is the only holdover from the first two movies and she makes the most of her increased role.

Director Glenn Gaylord was able to surround her with several newcomers all making their feature film debuts including Daniel Skelton, Chris Salvatore, Michael Walker, John C. Stallings, Maximiliano Torandell, and Rick D’Agostino. – all openly gay actors.

Now you may ask, how far would you go to get the person of your dreams?

Well, in EATING OUT 1, a straight guy pretends to be gay to get the girl. EATING OUT 2: SLOPPY SECONDS saw a gay guy pretending to be straight to land another guy. This time out, you will meet Casey, the geeky cutie, who is taken under Tiffani's wing and pretends to be Ryan, Tiffani's hot, straight ex, in order to seduce the smoldering Zack online. In EATING OUT: ALL YOU CAN EAT, the guys are 3 times hotter, the stakes are 3 times higher, and the lesson learned can be summed up in 3 simple words: Being Yourself Rocks!

Below is the movie trailer:

Jamie Foxx & Martin Lawrence to Don Drag Again

Comedians Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence are teaming up for a new gender-bending movie - the pair will play drag queens in upcoming comedy Sheneneh And Wanda.

The funnymen will slip on stockings and stilettos to play cross-dressing bank robbers.
Foxx will write the script and will produce the film with Lawrence through their Foxxhole and Runteldat production companies.

According to Daily Variety, the project originated as a spoof trailer for a film called Skank Robbers, which Foxx and Lawrence made for the Bet Awards in June.

Levi Johnston to Sue for Joint Custody of Son Tripp

The man who was almost Sarah Palin's son-in-law will pursue legal action to gain joint custody of his son with Bristol Palin, according to reports.

Levi Johnston, 19, is the father of 10-month-old Tripp with his ex-girlfriend Bristol, the daughter of the former Alaska governor. The two were engaged to be married, but broke off their relationship in March.

Johnston is seeking joint custody at the end of the month because the Palin family is allegedly making it difficult for him to see his son, he told The Insider.

"It's not working. I'm done," he said. "It's going to have to go to court. They just finally pushed me over the edge."

The relationship between Johnston and the Palins has taken a particularly nasty turn in the last few weeks, with Johnston calling Sarah Palin a hypocrite, and Palin lambasting him for his upcoming nude pictorial in Playgirl.

The Palin camp did not respond to requests for comment. Sarah Palin's lawyer, Thomas Van Flein, told Britain's The Guardian newspaper on October 30th, "Other than noting that Tripp's father is always welcome to visit his son, we are unable to respond to these allegations as it is inappropriate to discuss child custody matters publicly."

Oprah & Ellen Share the Spotlight

When does the queen of all media share the cover of her own magazine with anyone?

When that someone is fellow talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

That's right: For the second time in its history, O, the Oprah Magazine is letting someone share the cover with Oprah Winfrey, in its December issue, out November 12th.

In fact, the duo posed for four different versions of the cover. One photograph features Winfrey, 55, and DeGeneres, 51, all in white, with Winfrey perched atop a giant gift box. Another has DeGeneres tied up in a string of holiday lights.

Inside, Ellen chats about life with wife Portia DeRossi – and her new job as an American Idol judge.

"They came to me, and it was a total surprise," she says. "I like to try new things because I get bored so easily. And I like the show, so I thought it was a great idea."

And so was having her on the cover of the magazine, Winfrey adds.

"Ellen DeGeneres is a woman who can make things happen," Winfrey says. "When she decided she wanted to be on the cover of O, she pulled out all the stops. It worked – for only the second time in O history, I'm sharing the cover with a woman I adore."

"When Ellen arrived at the photo shoot for our cover, I didn't have to ask her how she was doing: it showed on her face," she continues. "She radiated the kind of peace and satisfaction that comes only when you're living at your highest potential."

Winfrey first shared the cover with First Lady Michelle Obama for on the April 2009 issue.

Madonna’s Next Role: Dolce & Gabbana Model!

After two seasons as the face of Louis Vuitton, the Queen of Pop is ready to take on her next high-fashion challenge: modeling for Dolce & Gabbana!

The Italian design duo announced on their online magazine www.Swide.com, that Madonna will be the face of their Spring/Summer 2010 campaign.

This won’t be the first time the Italian designers have teamed up with Madonna. They first collaborated with the star back in the early ’90s when they designed the iconic costumes for her 1993 The Girlie Show tour and then, just last year, they designed costumes for her return to the stage during the Sticky and Sweet tour.

“To have Madonna in our campaign is a dream come true,” Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana tell their online magazine. And with their Sicilian-inspired Spring/Summer collection revisiting iconic pieces, such as their signature corset, it is only fitting that Madonna, who shares an Italian heritage with the designers, brings the collection to life.

Madonna’s Dolce & Gabbana ads were shot last week in New York City by photographer Steven Klein. We can’t wait to see the photos!

New Release Tuesday!

Here are this week's newest releases on Blu-Ray, CD and DVD featuring Disney / Pixar's Up:

MOVIES

The Accidental Husband (D)

Ballast (B/D)

Cars (B)

The Echo (B/D)

The General (B)

Godzilla (1998) (B)

Heat (B)

Ink (B/D)

Is Anybody There? (B)

The Line (B)

Logan's Run (B)

Mamma Mia!: Gimme Gimme Gimme Gift Set (B)

The Merry Gentlemen (D)

Monsters Inc. (B)

Near Dark (B)

The Negotiator (B)

Red Heat (B)

Spread (B)

The Ugly Truth (B/D)

Up (featured above) (B/D)

MUSIC

AC/DC - Backtracks (CD/DVD Box Set)

Britney Spears - The Singles Collection

Tori Amos - Midwinter Graces

Bon Jovi - The Circle

Wyclef Jean - From the Hut to the Projects to the Mansion (EP)

TV SHOWS

Dawson's Creek - Complete Series (D)

Discovery Atlas - Complete Collection (B/D)

G.I. Joe - Complete Collector's Set (D)

Heartland - 1st Season, Part 2 (D)

JAG - 9th Season (D)

Justice League - Complete Series (D)

Keeping Up with the Kardashians - 2nd Season (D)

Nash Bridges - 3rd Season (D)

Sesame Street - 40 Years of Sunny Days (D)

Show Me Yours - Complete Series (D)

SpongeBob SquarePants - Truth or Square (D)

Stories from the Vaults - 2nd Season (D)

Touched by an Angel - Inspirational Collections: Holiday & Hope (D)

The Tudors - 3rd Season: Uncut Edition (B/D)

The Untouchables - 3rd Season, Volume 2 (D)

(B) - Available on Blu-Ray

(D) - Available on DVD

(B/D) - Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #54

Fergie's "Fergalicious" (Lucci & Cova Mix) from 2006 is #54 in the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" countdown of his favorite 100 dance club mixes.



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Gerard Butler Usually Picks the Wrong Ladies

Although Gerard Butler has been romantically linked to beauties like Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Simpson, he swears he doesn't have a type. In fact, the ladies he chooses are usually too crazy for him to handle.

He explained: “I don’t know because often I feel that I meet a girl that is unexpected. There is no rhyme or reason. I always thought I don’t want a girl who is too crazy, too much for me, and then I meet a girl who is crazy and I go, ‘Wow, she is amazing.’ But I can’t ever give a definite kind of woman because there are different things in different women I might like. I might like a girl who is gentle and innocent, but then again I might like a woman who is more statuesque and strong and powerful, it’s the polar opposites. It just depends on the moment, on the person, on magic.”

As he approaches his 40th birthday this Friday, The Bounty Hunter hunk has been forced to consider his future as he eventually wants to settle down and start a family.

He explained to Scotland’s Daily Record newspaper: "Right now I question a bunch of things in my life and I am in a lot of ways more comfortable than ever. I know what still excites me, what can excite me and what is just never going to happen."

"But then also there are things I have different opinions on. Sometimes I think, ‘God, I wish I was married now, had kids.' Other times I think, ‘Thank Christ I am not married and don’t have kids yet. I can do that later.’"

"But I can totally imagine it. It’s just not right now. I am great where I am at but it would be nice. It doesn’t have to be marriage. It could be to be in a relationship and I would definitely like kids some day."

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #55

#55 in the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" of his favorite 100 dance club mixes is Rihanna's "SOS" (Chris Cox Remix) from 2006.



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Did Steven Tyler Quit Aerosmith?Joe Perry Thinks So

Aerosmith has been together since 1970, but it looks like they won't make it to the 40-year mark. The guys have canceled a bunch of shows this year, and singer Steven Tyler injured his shoulder after falling off a stage in August, so it's been a rough few months for the rockers. They might even be broken up already. Guitarist Joe Perry allegedly said in an interview with the Las Vegas Sun: "Steven quit as far as I can tell."

He continued: "I don't know any more than you do about it. I got off the plane two nights ago. I saw online that Steven said that he was going to leave the band. I don't know for how long, indefinitely or whatever. Other than that, I don't know."

The guys performed together in Abu Dhabi last weekend, but it sounds like things weren't the greatest. Perry said Tyler doesn't return phone calls, and before the gig, no one in the band had talked in months. "He has had no contact with me or the other band members," Perry said.

It sounds like even if the singer is donezo, Perry and the guys might try to carry on without him. "As far as replacing Steve, it's not just about that, it's also four guys that play extremely well together, and I'm not going to see that go to waste," he said. "I really don't know what path it's going to take at this point, but we'll probably find somebody else that will sing in those spots where we need a singer and then we'll be able to move the Aerosmith up a notch, move the vibe up a notch."

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #56

My favorite singer of all-time, Madonna is featured in the #56 spot of the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" with "Hung Up" (Tracy Young Club Mix) from 2005.



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Movie Trailer: "A Single Man" Directed by Tom Ford

In his directorial debut, desinger Tom Ford brings to us "A Single Man", starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. It is a story that centers on an English professor who, after the sudden death of his long-time partner tries to go about his typical day in Los Angeles.

The movie will be released nationwide on December 11th after being showcased in several worldwide movie festivals, including most recently the AFI Fest.

Here's the trailer:

Jennifer Lopez Sues Ex-husband Over Film Plans

Jennifer Lopez has turned up the heat on her ex-husband's plans to release a satirical documentary about their short-lived marriage - she is suing her him for $10 million in damages.

Ojani Noa, who was married to the actress/singer between 1997 and 1998, is preparing a documentary, entitled "How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The J.Lo and Ojani Noa Story."

Due to a legally-binding settlement in which Noa agreed not to release any information about the former couple's time as husband and wife, Lopez's legal team issued a cease-and-desist missive demanding that he scrap all his plans for the film.

However, Noa has laughed off the threats, insisting his movie is "100 per cent parody" and therefore does not breach the agreement the pair made in 2005.

But Lopez doesn't find the situation amusing, and after hearing home movie footage from the pair's honeymoon would feature in the satire, she filed suit at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday claiming the terms of their settlement have been broken.

Lopez is demanding a permanent ban on Noa releasing any footage of her, and wants a whopping $10 million in damages.

Eddie Cibrian Files Suit Against Magazine

Eddie Cibrian is preparing to sue Life & Style magazine over claims he is cheating on new girlfriend Leann Rimes with a former lover.

Aspiring actress Scheana Marie Jancan recently told Life & Style magazine that the TV star is a serial cheat who will sleep with women behind Rimes' back, as he did to his ex-wife Brandi Glanville.

Jancan warned Rimes, who quit her own marriage to date Cibrian, that the hunk will dump her after he has had his fun.

And the same publication, Life & Style, went on to claim Jancan was once again in Cibrian's bed - behind Rimes' back.

But the actor is fuming over the allegations, and is getting a case ready to file a libel lawsuit against editors of the glossy mag.

A statement from the star's rep says, "Unfortunately Life & Style Magazine has chosen to go out with a story filled with inaccuracies and deceitful lies, presumably to titillate sales, but clearly resulting in harm to Eddie Cibrian and others.

"This is irresponsible and reckless journalism. Eddie has met with his attorneys and will be filing a suit for libel and other actionable grounds shortly.

"It's a shame that Life & Style resorted to a story of this nature and they will regretfully now have to face scrutiny of untruthful reporting in a court proceeding."

Another Superhero Reeve as Carney Lands Spider-Man Role on Broadway

Little-known actor Reeve Carney has landed Broadway's most-anticipated new role - as Spider-man.

The young star, who also fronts rockers Carney, has beaten thousands of hopefuls to land the role of Peter Parker and his superhero alter-ego in mega-budget musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark.

He'll join Evan Rachel Wood and Alan Cumming, who have already signed on for Julie Taymor's ambitious project, which has been scored by U2 stars Bono and The Edge.

Carney's biggest role to date came in 1999 film Snow Falling on Cedars, in which he played Ethan Hawke's character Ishmael as a child.

Director Taymor asked the 26 year old to try out for Spider-Man after impressing her on the set of her new film The Tempest.

The Spider-Man musical will open at the Hilton Theatre in New York next spring. A set date for the run has yet to be announced.

Susan Boyle to Appear on Dancing with the Stars

Susan Boyle is set to dazzle the Dancing with the Stars crowd – with her singing, not her dancing feet.

The Scottish singer, 48, will fly to Los Angeles for an appearance on the hit show early next week. "She's excited and happy," says her brother, John Boyle. "She loves America and loves the people. She appreciates their honesty."

Boyle, who made a previous U.S. appearance on America's Got Talent last September, will likely sing material from her upcoming CD, I Dreamed A Dream, due out November 24th.

And she is beginning – on a modest scale – to enjoy the fruits of her recent labors: Boyle bought a three-piece sofa and recliner set in burgundy leather for her small home in Blackburn, Scotland, and a new refrigerator. "Moneywise, she's very frugal," says her brother.

He adds, "She wasn't happy staying in London full-time. She can walk around in Blackburn. Just say, 'Hi' and 'How's it going?'to the locals."

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Party in Vegas

Problems? What problems?

Following a report earlier this week that Eddie Cibrian had been spending time with another woman – an allegation Cibrian has strenuously denied – the CSI: Miami hunk and his girlfriend, LeAnn Rimes, showed up at a nightclub Friday night after Rimes's concert in Las Vegas for a little fun, relaxation – and pole dancing.

Observers spotted the carefree-seeming couple in the VIP section of XS nightclub, where they talked, laughed and knocked back tequila drinks. Though they stayed at the venue inside the Encore Resort for only 20 minutes, there was time enough for a PDA.

"They were making out at the table and didn't really care who saw them," a source says. Rimes, 27, wearing an off-the-shoulder black dress, even danced on one of the club's stripper poles before leaving just after midnight, the source said.

Cibrian, 36, filed for divorce last August from his wife, Brandi Glanville, with whom he has two sons. Fans will recall that after murmurs of trouble in their marriage, the pair were caught by the cameras last spring as they stepped out for a night of togetherness – at a Las Vegas night club.

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #57

In the #57 spot of the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" is Gwen Stefani with "What You Waiting For?" (Jacques Lu Cont Club Mix) from 2004.



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Madonna is Working on a Movie Script

Madonna is allegedly getting back in the movie scene, after a couple of big box office flops.

The "4 Minutes" singer, who has starred in a string of flicks that tanked, including 2002’s Swept Away, which lost her and then-husband Guy Ritchie half the $10 million the movie cost to make, and The Next Best Thing, which didn't live up to its hype in 2000, is working on a script for a new film, but doesn’t plan to star in it. We guess she wasn't going to set herself up for another strike.

She is quoted by gossip website Absolute Now as saying: “I just finished writing a script and I am trying to get funding and casting for it, believe it or not. It’s called We and it’s a love story.

It is two parallel love stories told from a woman’s point of view, obviously. One is a historical story that took place with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. And the other is one I made up about a couple in New York.”

A&E Network Unveils Jackson Reality TV Show

Cable television network A&E on Friday unveiled plans for a new reality TV show starring four brothers of late pop star Michael Jackson depicting them dealing with his death and rehearsing for an upcoming concert.

"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" will star Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon Jackson in six one-hour episodes, starting December 13. A&E said.

The brothers will be shown recording a song for the soundtrack of Jackson movie "This Is It," attending a premiere for the film and rehearsing for a concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five.

The brothers, along with Michael, formed the Jackson Five singing group in the late 1960s and 1970s that recorded hits like "ABC" and "I'll Be There" before Michael began a solo career that included his smash hit "Thriller."

Michael Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25 after overdosing on prescription drugs. Since then, a movie has been made of his final days rehearsing for a comeback tour that had been planned to take place in London in July.

Video from those rehearsals formed the basis of the movie "This Is It," which has made more than $144 million worldwide since its October 28 release.

"Now, the brothers allow unprecedented access into their world as they record new material and rehearse for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five," A&E said in a statement.

A 1976 variety program featuring the Jackson brothers and sisters La Toya and pop singer Janet, called "The Jacksons", ran for one season.

Adam Lambert Might Have a New Boyfriend.Or, Just a New Friend!

So this is Adam Lambert's new romance?

Ferras Alqaisi, who last year released an album with the word "rainbows" in the title, is being shopped around by the gossips as Lambert's post-Drake LaBry beau. Or, you know, they could just be friends, given Ferras worked with Lambert on For Your Entertainment and, as LA gays go, they probably run in the same circles now.

Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah on the Cover of December’s O Magazine

Check out Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey as they share the cover of December’s O, The Oprah Magazine, on newsstands next Thursday, November 12th.

The December issue will have two different covers featuring Oprah and Ellen - one for subscribers and one for newsstand buyers - and will feature the theme “Get Your Glow On!”

“When Ellen arrived at the photo shoot for our cover, I didn’t have to ask her how she was doing: it showed on her face,” Oprah said.

“She radiated the kind of peace and satisfaction that comes only when you’re living at your highest potential.”

You can also catch Ellen on The Oprah Winfrey Show on Monday, November 9th, where she’ll discuss life, love and her new gig on American Idol.

Video: "Live Like We’re Dying" by Kris Allen

Check out American Idol winner Kris Allen’s debut music video, “Live Like We’re Dying.”



“It was cool because we actually shot it in the desert in L.A. in the middle of nowhere in this junkyard,” Kris, 24, told PopEater. “I’m pulling the big cord through the junkyard…then I plug in the clock and it starts counting down to zero.”

“It was my first video,” Kris shared, “so I was really trying to have a great time.”

Kris‘ self-titled album will be in stores Tuesday, November 17th!

Rihanna Shares her Story about Chris Brown with Diane Sawyer on 20/20

The long awaited 20/20 Rihanna interview with Diane Sawyer aired last night on ABC. The singer revealed that her once harmonious relationship with Chris Brown turned into something obsessive and dangerous. It all came crashing down in February 2009 when he turned on her in a rage that has altered their lives forever.

The pair left a pre-Grammy party and began arguing in the car about a text message Brown had received from an ex-girlfriend and then lied about. Brown turned on Rihanna and repeatedly punched and bit her. He then choked her to the point of near unconsciousness, while threatening to kill her.

She eventually managed to get out of the car and began to walk, bloodied and crying hysterically. Someone heard her screams and called 911. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and gave a statement to police.

She regrets the fact that she reunited with Brown in Miami a month after the altercation. Things were strained between them and there was no longer any “soul in his eyes.” She admits it was a mistake, and it sent the wrong message to her fans.

Rihanna soon ended the reconciliation, admitting, “Even if Chris never hit me again, who is to say that their boyfriend won’t? Who’s to say that they won’t kill these girls? These are young girls, and I just didn’t realize how much of an impact I have on these girls’ lives until that happened. It was a wake-up call.”

View the entire 20/20 Rihanna interview below.

Star Sighting: I See London, I See France...

After receiving the Stylemaker Award in New York, Lady Gaga causes a fashionable stir in her underwear-revealing getup Wednesday during a dinner out at London's Balans Restaurant.

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #58

Shapeshifters' "Lola's Theme" (Victor Caldeone and Eric Prydz Mixes) from 2004 is #58 in the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" countdown of his favorite dance club mixes.

Here's the official video:



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Beyonce's Sweet Dreams at the MTV EMAs

Beyonce performs Sweet Dreams at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009.

Rue McClanahan Recovering After Surgery

Former Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan is recovering after undergoing an emergency heart bypass, just days after her doctor spotted a problem during a routine medical examination.

The 75-year-old actress was hospitalised earlier this month after a physician noticed a problem with her heart while undergoing tests for a planned knee operation.

McClanahan, best known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit series, apologised to fans for having to pull out of Golden: A Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan at San Francisco's Castro Theatre on November 14th.

But despite insisting she just needed some "maintenance on the old ticker", the star was rushed into the operating room on Wednesday to undergo serious heart bypass surgery.

However, her pal Del Shores reveals the op went "very, very well," adding, "She's going to be great and up and entertaining us all very shortly."

Movei Trailer:Sherlock Holmes Fights to Save England

Rollicking fight scenes. Sexual innuendo. Witty repartee. Mystery. The new trailer for Sherlock Holmes has it all.

In the upcoming flick, directed Guy Ritchie, Robert Downey Jr. plays Holmes as a brilliant, feisty – and ripped – detective on a mission to save England from his nemesis played by Mark Strong.

"Tomorrow, the world as you know it … will end," says a foreboding voice over from Strong.

"Well, there isn't any time to waste then," quips Holmes before leaping out a window.

Together, Holmes and his loyal colleague Watson (Jude Law) embark on a wild ride to thwart the evil plan.

The movie, also starring Rachel McAdams, hits theaters Christmas Day.

Star Sighting: Behind the Lens

Talk about a hot shot! Kellan Lutz gets in focus Wednesday at a Sony CIERGE holiday preview party at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. But don't worry Twi-hards, Lutz will be back in front of the camera when New Moon opens November 20th.

Eddie Cibrian Back With Ex-Mistress

The aspiring actress who warned country star Leann Rimes her new man would cheat on her is reportedly back in Eddie Cibrian's arms.

Pretty Scheana Marie Jancan exposed the TV hunk as a serial cheater in a recent issue of Life & Style magazine and now the same publication reports she's romancing the star again.

Jancan sensationally claimed she was part of a love square, which ended the TV star's marriage to Brandi Glanville. She told Life & Style she and Cibrian were romantically involved for three years during his marriage, but she had no idea he was cheating on her with country star and actress Rimes.

The two co-stars initially denied reports they were an item after surveillance cameras caught them enjoying an intimate night out together, but Rimes and Cibrian, who played lovers on TV movie Northern Lights, have since ended their marriages and gone public with their love for each other.

Jilted Jancan warned Rimes to be careful, telling her, "It's just a fling."

She added, "Eddie cheated on Brandi. He cheated on me. He's going to do it to LeAnn."

And the once-bitter ex, who blasted Cibrian for not officially ending their romance, is now reportedly back in his favour.

Life & Style reports the actor has recently started seeing the 24 year old again.

A source tells the publication, "He (Cibrian) told her (Jancan) he's only with LeAnn for the publicity and that he plans to end things with her soon.

"He has a friend drop him off at Scheana's apartment, where he'll usually spend about two hours. Then a friend picks him up... He's made it clear to Scheana that he wants to continue seeing her."

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #59

One of my favorite singers of this decade, Deborah Cox, has the #59 song in the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" with "Absolutely Not" (Chanel Club Mix) from 2001.



This song brings back great memories and always makes me want to get up and dance the night away.

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Star Sighting: Studded Star

Newly-single Adam Lambert hits the red carpet Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of 2012. The singer's new single "Time for Miracles" is on the action-adventure flick's soundtrack, while his own debut album, For Your Entertainment, drops on November 23rd.

La Toya Jackson Scene Restored on Brüno DVD

Wunderbar!

Brüno, the preening, Austrian celebrity wannabe created by Sacha Baron Cohen, finally gets to meet singer La Toya Jackson when Brüno is released on DVD on November 17th.

After the sudden death of Michael Jackson, a scene in which Cohen, disguised as the flamboyant Brüno, conducts an outrageous interview with an unsuspecting La Toya was hastily cut from the film. The scene, removed before the theatrical release, earlier had been viewed by critics and test audiences.

In the 90-second comic scene, now included as an extra on the Brüno DVD, La Toya, 53, arrives at a hilltop house in Los Angeles to be interviewed by Brüno, an alleged Austrian TV infotainment star. She fails to recognize Cohen, the British-born star of Borat, beneath his disguise and heavy accent.

Cohen welcomes her into a room devoid of furniture, having her to sit on the back of a near-naked Hispanic laborer, who is kneeling on the floor on all fours. La Toya perches awkwardly and giggles, "It's like being on a horse, isn't it?" She then joins her host in delicately chop sticking sushi off the stomach of a second, also near-naked man, who has been wheeled into the room lying on a gurney.

It is only when Cohen borrows La Toya's cell phone, combs through it looking for Michael's phone number and then yells the number out in faux German for an assistant to jot down that La Toya halts the interview and storms out. As her car drives away, Cohen yells plaintively, "La Toya, come back. Can you at least get me Jermaine?"

Another Dancing with the Stars Double Elimination

It was the second double-elimination in a row as former NFL star Michael Irvin and Iron Chef America host Mark Dacascos were eliminated Tuesday night on Dancing with the Stars.

Irvin, who improved his dance scores each week, says the voters kept him and his partner Anna Demidova in the game for seven weeks.

“We have great love out here,” Irvin said after the show. “The voters kept us in. We were scoring 13s and 14s. That makes you feel great!”

Unfortunately, he scored the lowest among the seven couples Monday night and didn’t have a chance to compete in the dance-off, which featured Dacascos and pop star Aaron Carter. The judges raved about both performances, but in the end, the judges preferred Carter’s jive to Dacascos’s cha cha.

“Would I trade the experience? Heck, no!” says Dacascos. “It was one of the best professional experiences I’ve had in my life!”

It was a tough week for the TV host. His partner Lacey Schwimmer caught the flu last week and was unable to perform Monday night. Instead, he rehearsed once with Tony Dovolani and then performed with Anna Trebunskaya. Still feeling sick, Schwimmer said she couldn’t stay away for elimination night.

“I probably shouldn’t have come here today and danced but I begged to be here,” Schwimmer said. “There was no way I was going to let him leave on a sour note. We danced one last time.”

With only five couples left competing for the mirror ball trophy, the celebs and dancers say they have formed a bond that makes it hard to say goodbye.

“I’m happy I met her,” Irvin says about his partner Demidova. “I’ll miss her more than anything.”

Rihanna to Perform at the American Music Awards

Will her AMA appearance be "rated R"?

Pop-diva Rihanna will perform at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on November 22nd on ABC. She will join previously announced performers Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and the Black Eyed Peas.

A three-time AMA winner, Rihanna last appeared on the AMA stage in 2008 performing "Rehab," and in 2007, she showed off "Hate That I Love You" with Ne-Yo and her hit "Umbrella".

This year's nominees are led by Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson, and also include Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon, Eminem and T.I.

Rihanna, who recently released the power ballad "Russian Roulette," will drop her fourth album, Rated R, on November 23rd.

Cheryl Burke to Perform on Broadway?

Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke may be headed to Broadway this winter, stated a reliable source. Burke, 25, was spotted at the Ambassador Theater Tuesday night catching the musical Chicago.

The source said that Burke is in talks to take on the role of Roxie Hart this winter in between Dancing’s current season and season 10.

“It’s always been a dream of Cheryl’s to perform on Broadway,” the source says. “She’s excited to show off her other talents besides being a good dancer. She’s been vocally trained and she has a great voice.”

Burke’s fellow DWTS pros Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kym Johnson are definitely heading to the Great White Way this winter in Burn the Floor at the Longacre Theatre. Last summer DWTS host Samantha Harris performed the Roxie Hart role at the Ambassador.

A rep for Burke could not be reached for comment.

Matthew McConaughey at 40: I'm a Late Bloomer

Bang a drum: Matthew McConaughey is 40 years old.

"The 30's were good to me and I'm really looking forward to my 40's, 'cause I'm a late bloomer," the actor writes on his Celebrity MySpace page. "Got everything I need for a perfect 40th ... a happy and healthy lady, son, and another baby on the way."

McConaughey celebrated the milestone Tuesday night at a big birthday party featuring country musician Jamey Johnson. The bash went on until 4:30 a.m. "There were some epic stories told, lot of laughs and definitely some roasting," he writes. "Somehow, no blood or glass broken.

Beyonce Preps Live Discs & ABC Special

Beyonce will later this month release a live concert DVD and companion CD, and a new song, "Video Phone" featuring Lady Gaga.

The DVD, entitled "I Am ... Yours: An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas," will be released November 23rd by Columbia Records. Three days later, ABC will air a Beyonce Thanksgiving special.

The DVD, culled from an August stand in Las Vegas, will mix biographical storytelling, performances and behind-the-scenes footage, showcasing over 30 songs from all three Beyonce solo albums. A CD of the concert will be included in the package.

Also due on November 23rd is a deluxe version of her current studio album "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," which will feature two bonus tracks, including "Video Phone (Extended Remix)," featuring Lady Gaga. The music video for "Video Phone" will premiere on MTV on Thursday.

First Listen: Adam Lambert "For Your Entertainment" Album Sampler

Here's a sneak preview of what's to come on Adam Lambert's forthcoming CD, "For Your Entertainment", which will be released on Monday, November 23rd.



Track Listing:
1. Music Again / 2. For Your Entertainment / 3. Whataya Want From Me / 4. Strut / 5. Soaked / 6. Sure Fire Winners / 7. A Loaded Smile / 8. If I Had You / 9. Pick U Up / 10. Fever / 11. Sleepwalker / 12. Aftermath / 13. Broken Open / 14. Time For Miracles

This is sure to be a hit!

MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection #60

In the #60 spot of the "MUZOPHILE: The Decade Collection" countdown of his favorite dance club mixes is Destiny's Child with "Bootylicious" (Richard Vission's V-Quest Mix) from 2001.



Check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhCTXKO3NOY on YouTube for the remixed video.

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