Madonna: Ends US Leg of her "Sticky & Sweet" Concert Tour Tonight in MIami

Madonna continues her successful "Sticky & Sweet" concert tour tonight at Miami's Dolphins Stadium as she closes the US leg of the tour.

As a loyal Madonna fanatic...

I will be there (section A1, row 22, seat 3) to dance and move my thing as Madonna belts out almost three decades of incredible music!

If you have not seen this concert, I suggest you buy your ticket NOW and get your a** to the Dolphins Stadium before 7:30 pm tonight. Don't miss it!!!

Dance & sing, get up and move your thing!

Virgin America Launches Wi-Fi Service

Virgin America has announced the launch of their in-flight Wi-Fi service on Monday.

The launch is a beta test that is going to last for a period of one week.

The goal is for it to launch commercially on December 1st after they work out all of the bugs and such.

This is a very aggressive move for Virgin America as they are trying to garner more passengers from other airlines.

The system being used comes from Aircell and will be on all Virgin America planes by the middle of 2009.

Those who take part in the beta test with Virgin America will be able to use it for free.

Boyzone Slammed for Gay Music Video

Irish pop group Boyzone have been criticised for featurung a gay couple in their new music video.

The promo for the band’s single "Better" features singer Stephen Gately, who is gay, getting up close with a male actor. And according to Northern Ireland newspaper, the Dromore Leader, an Irish minister has now slammed the clip - claiming it sends a "deadly message to young people.”

Reverend David McCullough, minister of Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland, tells the publication, “This video, that will be watched by millions, is sending out a deadly message to young people. It is stating that homosexuality is simply another norm. The video very cleverly interweaves softly lighted, black and white images of heterosexual couples with a homosexual couple. “The message is plain and the often repeated drum beating of the homosexual lobby that says that homosexuality is a normal lifestyle.”

Watch the music video:

New Release Tuesday!

With the holidays less than almost a month away, it's time to stock up on new CDs and DVDs for yourselves or your loved ones.

Here are this week's new releases:

MUSIC CDs
Death Cab for Cutie - Something About Airplanes
The Fireman - Electric Arguments (Paul McCartney's alter ego)
Barry Manilow - The Greatest Songs of the Eighties (Shown Above)
Moby - Last Night Remixed
R.E.M. - Murmur (Deluxe edition of classic 1983 album with previously unreleased live show)
Scott Weiland - Happy in Galoshes

DVDs - TV SERIES
24 - Redemption
Beverly Hills, 90210 - 6th Season
The Big Easy - 2nd Season
The Colbert Report - A Colbert Christmans
The Doris Day Show - Complete Series
Family Affair - Complete Series (Shown Above)
Freaks and Geeks - Complete Series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - 5th Season
The Mod Squad - 2nd Season, Volume 1
The Pink Panther Show - Ultimate Collection
The Real Ghostbusters - Complete Series
The Red Skelton Show - Ultimate Collection
Superman: The Animated Series - Doomsday

DVDs - MOTION PICTURES

Fred Claus

Hancock (Shown Above)

Meet Dave

Space Chimps

So go to your local CD/DVD entertainment stores or online to purchase your favorite new releases today.

Madonna: Saddened by Divorce

Madonna recently expressed to the Associated Press about how she is handling her divorce from husband Guy Ritchie

Quote from Madonna:
"I'm sad about my personal life, but I feel very blessed and very lucky that I have the opportunity to do what I do in my professional life. It would be horrible if I was just thinking about getting a divorce and had nothing to do."

Shopping Tips: Getting the Right Deals!

With the holidays fast approaching, we would like to share with you a few websites that will help you with finding the best deals available for Super Shoppers.

www.dealalerterer.com
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www.fatwallet.com
FatWallet.com was launched in 1999, as one page listing for coupons from a handful of retailers. With the addition of a Hot Deals forum, FatWallet.com has become a community for savvy shoppers with over 800 merchant partners.

www.slickdeals.net

Slickdeals.net is a free, user-driven deal sharing site which provides consumers an avenue to collaborate and share information in order to make the best shopping decisions. It provides users with a forum for communication and various shopping tools.

Happy Shopping!

Holiday Greetings from the Obamas

A special message for our soon to be (and historic) first family, The Obamas!

No Doublt: Back with a New Album & Greatest Hits Tour

According to a recent Billboard.com article, No Doubt are returning to touring in 2009 and will also be working on new material.

The group made the announcement via an instant message transcript posted on their official Web site, but did not provide specific details. "I have cabin fever. Maybe we should play some shows or something," guitarist Tom Dumont wrote.

Gwen Stefani answered, "I think we should go out now. I don't think we should wait. Pack up the babies and get a bunch of nannies. So fun! Would be so inspiring to get out there and play all those songs again."

I can't wait! More info coming as we get it!

Michael Jackson has Become a Muslim

Michael Jackson has become a Muslim and changed his name to Mikaeel.

The music superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal’s mansion in Los Angeles, UK's newspaper "The Sun" revealed.


Jackson sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate, days before the singer is due to appear at London’s High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik.

A source told how Jackson, brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness, decided to convert as he used a studio at the home of his chum to record a new album.


The star, whose hits include "The Way You Make Me Feel", was spotted looking “a bit down” by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam. The source said: “They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.

“An Imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief.” Mikaeel is the name of one of Allah’s angels. “Jackson rejected an alternative name, Mustafa — meaning “the chosen one”.

British singer Yousef Islam, who was called Cat Stevens until he famously converted, turned up to help Michael celebrate.

It was his pals David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and producer Phillip Bubal who counselled Jackson. The pair’s new names are Dawud Wharnsby Ali and Idris Phillips.


Jackson now prays to Mecca after the ceremony at the Hollywood Hills home of Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro, 51, who composed music on the singer’s Thriller album.

Michael, who rarely ventures out without a mask, is due to give evidence on Monday in a $10 million lawsuit brought by Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif of Bahrain. The sheik claims he bankrolled the singer’s lavish lifestyle in exchange for an exclusive recording contract. The billionaire sent songs for him to record but claims he was blanked. He told the court yesterday: “Many times he confirmed to me he would pay me back.”

Hugh Jackman: "My Wife Hates Gay Rumors"

Hugh Jackman has revealed that his wife hates hearing rumors that he is gay.

The actor, who was this week named the sexiest man alive by People magazine, said wife Deborra-Lee Furness often has to assure people that her husband is straight.

"She said the most infuriating times would be in the bathroom because all she'd hear is: 'Is he or isn't he gay?' 'I don't know, he's married'. 'Oh, who cares? I'm sure he's gay'," he told People.

"She used to call out from the stall: 'He's not gay. I'm telling you he's not.' And there would be silence until someone said: 'I think that's his wife.'"

Nicollette Sheridan's New Man: David Spade!

Nicollette Sheridan had a special guest at her party to ring in turning 45 – a possible new beau in David Spade.

Celebrating her birthday at new L.A. hot spot Luau with Desperate Housewives costars Felicity Huffman, onscreen husband Neal McDonough and Kyle MacLachlan, the newly single Sheridan at first played it coy with her man of the evening.

"They arrived separately and even started dinner at different booths," says an onlooker. It was a familiar scene: The duo were spotted a couple of weeks ago at the restaurant's opening, where they spent the night in deep conversation. This time, though, things got a little more intimate.

"They cuddled and kissed," says an onlooker. "They were full-on making out in a booth."

Decked out in a sequined gold frock, the birthday girl sipped on lychee martinis throughout the night and giddily enjoyed a specialty cake that read "Happy Birthday Princessa."

While a source insists the two aren't dating, the onlooker said that "David winked at her and stood by her side while she blew out the candles on her cake."

How Madonna Is Coping with Her Split

Madonna is doing her best to get through her split from husband Guy Ritchie – with a little help from ex-husband Sean Penn, according to a source close to the singer.

"It's a sad situation, but she's not heartbroken," says the source, who saw the 50-year-old icon hours before a London court granted the couple a preliminary "quickie divorce" on Friday. "She's handling it well."

Madonna, who rocked Philadelphia as part of her Sticky and Sweet tour on Thursday, is focusing on her work and her children to keep her mind off the end of her nearly eight-year marriage to Ritchie, says the source. "She's got a very busy life."

Also helping her through the tough time is her ex-husband. The singer and Penn were spotted having drinks at the Greenwich Hotel in Manhattan on Wednesday night. "They have a nice rapport," says the source. "There's nothing romantic there. They're just good friends."

Target Pushes Aggressive Price Cuts

Target wants to be sure it gets your holiday business this year. The retail giant has seen its profits take a nosedive this year, as shoppers cut back to just the essentials. Nearly half the store's revenue comes from non-essentials, though, like fashion and trendy housewares. To be sure they move items like this over the next month, Target will be offering some serious bargains.

The company says that it will match prices with its chief rival, Wal-Mart, in local markets, and will offer daily rotating value items on its website, while aggressively cutting prices on popular national brands. Though Target has cut prices around the holidays in previous years, Chief Executive Gregg Steinhafel says the company is really ramping up its promotions for 2008, and expects to be the price leader on many gift items.

This makes Target very attractive for holiday shoppers this year. I remember doing most of my shopping there last year anyway, and I saved myself 10% extra by opening the Target credit card on the day I shopped for my friends and family. Then I paid it off and closed the account. If you can exercise discipline, there's no reason not to go for the in-store credit card offers, especially if you can take 10 or more percent off a large purchase. With the Target credit card profits dropping sharply recently, I wouldn't be surprised to see the store offer even better incentives to qualified applicants.

You should not forget to check the website for those rotating value items, too.

Japanese Man Living in Mexico City Airport

A Japanese man named Hiroshi Nohara has decided to take full advantage of his tourist's visa in Mexico City and has moved into the airport. He's been living there for two months, and the initial avoidance from the locals has recently turned into a curiosity.

Nohara, who can't explain why he decided to live in the city airport, has been getting by on free donations from local fast food stands and kind visitors. Apparently he was gaining so much notiriety with the local media that he's even being sponsored by a few of the stands who give him free hats and shirts to wear. Now, as a tourist attraction in and of himself, people stop by the airport just to take their picture with him.

Meanwhile, Mexican officials can't do anything to remove him from the airport as it's a 24/7 facility and technically he's there legally. His tourist visa runs up in March.

Until then, make sure you stop by on your connection to Acapulco and get your photo taken with Mr. Nohara. It's a limited edition engagement so your photo will be worth millions on Ebay someday

Carrie Fisher Reveals Her "Dark Side"

Actress Carrie Fisher reveals in her new book 'Wishful Drinking' that life as Debbie Reynolds' daughter was anything but ordinary. Fisher, most known as her role as Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' trilogy, reveals the dirty details of her life including her mother's suggestion that Fisher have a baby with her stepfather.

The book is based off her one-woman, autobiographical show. Fisher, 52, takes readers into her life, exposing the truth about her drug addiction, her bipolar disorder and all her failed relationships.

Fisher reveals she sought help for her depression, but didn't trust any of the doctors' suggested treatments. Finally, at age 28, she was diagnosed with manic depression after overdosing on pills.

The root of her book though is about the constant competition for her mother's attention, which it seems she still hasn't found.

"My parents had this incredibly vital relationship with an audience, like with muscle and blood. This was the main competition I had for my parents' attention, an audience. People like you. You know who you are," she writes. "Even this book is a pathetic bid for the attention I lacked as a newborn."

Recalling her younger days, Fisher talks about having to deal with her mother's fame. "It was complicated to go out in public with my mother because she was very famous. She belonged to the world... It was like being in a parade. In a way, my mother was an event... So it was not like having private time with Mom. And I really didn't like sharing her. It seemed almost unsanitary," she writes.

Hugh Jackman: The Sexiest Man Alive

He's a triple threat: a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon.

People Magazine has selected Hugh Jackman as their 2008 Sexiest Man Alive!

At 6 ft. 2 in., all scruff and biceps, Hugh Jackman looms large in the epic "Australia", which he says kept him "dirty 95 percent of the time" and left people stammering, "Oh...my...God," according to costar Nicole Kidman, who adds, "Women's jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room."

Jackman's wife of 12 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, calls his perfect form "the Body of Doom – but I like what's inside": a romantic who sings ballads at home and makes pancakes for Oscar, 8, and Ava, 3.

A hard body with a soft center – 2008's Sexiest Man Alive sat down with PEOPLE's Elizabeth Leonard and Julie Jordan to reveal most of his secrets.

People Magazine (P): You turned 40 Oct. 12 and now you're the Sexiest Man Alive. What was your wife's response?

Hugh (H): God bless her, she said, "I could have told them that years ago!" And the she said, "Obviously, Brad wasn't available this year." And I said, "That was a joke, right?"

P: Your marriage is a success story.
H: In my early 20s, I didn't have a regular girlfriend. I was single and really happy about it. And then when I was 26, I met Deb on [the Australian TV show] Correlli. She was my leading lady. It was just undeniable. I started planning to propose to her at about three months. We are happy. Deb and my kids have been the best things that have ever happened to me, without a doubt.

P: How do you keep the passion alive?
H: It's easy with my wife. She loves the idea of me coming home in costume because it makes her feel like she's having an affair in a good way. When we met, I was cast as a prisoner with tattoos and she'd say, "Don't take your tattoos off tonight!" and I'd be like, "All right!" But what works best with her is the stockbroker look. She also says, "Do your sexy dance for me," [an '80s-like, hip-swiveling number] and that works for me.

P: Are you self-conscious about any body part?
H: When I was younger, I had chicken legs. My nickname was Sticks.

P: What part do people like best?
H: My smile. Lately my pecs. I'm being honest!

P: What do you wear to bed?
H: I didn't wear anything until my daughter was born and we had a night nanny because I was working. I walked out stark naked, and she was reading a book. Now I like boxer briefs.

How the Sexiness Began ...

FIRST GIRLFRIEND
"Martine Craswell, in kindergarten. My dad said, 'Oh, I always knew you were romantic because you were running in a race and Martine fell over and you stopped and went back and picked her up.' Chivalry was there."

FIRST KISS
"With Sarah Dowsett when I was 9. I was going from a coed school to a boys' school and I thought, 'If I don't kiss a girl before I go to this school, I won't get to kiss a girl.' And my friend goes, 'Sarah Dowsett kisses. I kissed her once.' So I said to Sarah, 'I want you to know that I love you.' And she said, 'I love you too.' And I said, 'Do you want to go down to the bush and kiss?' She said yes. It was just [he purses his lips]. I remember thinking, 'What is this all about?' Then, when I had my first tongue kiss, I thought, 'What the hell is this?'

FIRST LEARNED ABOUT SEX
"When I was 9, Scott Whitehead, who lived down the road, had an older brother who had Penthouse magazines. I was kind of shocked."
For more of Hugh's interview, pick up PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue, on stands Friday!

A Macho Character from "The Simpsons" is Outed

Long-running FOX TV comedy show The Simpsons has revealed that the character of Duffman is gay. The revelation comes in the latest episode of the program, now in its 20th series.

The episode, titled "Sweet Conclusions" follows Homer as he sets up a business breaking up with people on behalf of his clients.

The episode marks the return of two gay men that Homer once shared a flat with during a short break, Grady and Julio. "When Grady calls Homer to book his breakup services, he mentions that he's dating someone new just as Duffman steps out of the shower and playfully snaps his towel at Grady," reports AfterElton.com

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"Considering how Duffman parodies the way beer marketing is often drenched in machismo, seeing him in a relationship with Grady strikes me as very subversive."

Duffman is a spokesperson for Duff beer, and his catchphrase "Ooh Yeah!" is a favourite with fans. The character is based on Budweiser's former mascot Bud Man.

The Simpsons has sympathetically tackled gay marriage in an episode that revealed that Marge Simpson's sister Patty is a lesbian.

The character of Waylon Smithers has been a source of much comedy over the years, as he is clearly gay and in love with his boss, evil nuclear plant owner Montgomery Burns.

However, the latest Halloween special angered the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) after school bully Nelson Muntz used the phrase "that's so gay" to character Milhouse Van Houten. GLSEN wants the show's producers to promise not to use the phrase again.

"Nelson's use of 'that's so gay' in a negative way is not surprising considering that 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth say they hear the term used this way frequently or often at school." the group said.

New Release Tuesday!

It's another great week for new CD and DVD releases. Here's what will be available on Tuesday, November 18th at your local entertainment store, or online:

DVDs - Motion Pictures
Encounters at the End of the World
Garden Party
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (shown above)
Tropic Thunder
Wall-E

Music CDs
Beyonce - I Am...Sasha Fierce (shown above)
Blake Shelton - Startin' Fire
David Cook - David Cook
Dido - Safe Trip Home
Il Divo - The Promise
Juanes - La Vida Es Un Ratico En Vivo
Miley Cyrus - Breakout
Nickleback - Dark Horse
Ricky Martin - 17 (Greatest Hits)
Rod Stewart - Best Of...
Sammy Hagar - Cosmic Universal

DVDs - TV Series
Bones - Season 3 (shown above)
Burke's Law - Season 1, Volume 2
Charmed - Complete Series
Daniel Boonie - Season 6
Doctor Who - Season 4
Hannah Montana - Season 1
Hawaii Five-O - Season 5
McHale's Navy - Season 4
The Odd Couple - Season 5 & Complete Series
SpongeBob Square Pants - Season 5
Star Trek - The Original Series - Season 3

Go out or online and support the entertainment industry by purchasing your favorite CDs and DVDs today.

TAKING A QUICK BREAK!

Hi Loyal Readers of

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I am taking a quick long weekend break from keeping you informed on what's happening in our entertainment, travel and news world in order to sail away on the new Celebrity Solstice.

I will return on Sunday morning and then head out for a business trip to Omaha all next week. I promise to keep you posted on "what's happening" throughout the course of next week!

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10 Things to Know About Eddie Cibrian

It's time to get to know Eddie Cibrian, who recently played the role of Coach Diaz (Hilda's newest love interest) on Ugly Betty.

Here are 10 things to know about Eddie:

1. Eddie is of Cuban descent.

2. Eddie is an only child.

3. Eddie has two sons aged named Jake Austin (1) and Mason Edward (5).

4. Eddie’s first acting gig was on a Coca Cola commercial which he got at age 12. It was his very first audition.

5. A star athlete in high school, Eddie placed his acting career on hold in favor of joining his high school football team.

6. An injury sustained during his first year in the UCLA football team left Eddie sidelined hence the decision to return to acting.

7. When his acting career did not take off as expected, Eddie tried joining a boy band called 3 Deep. His fellow band members include actor-singer Joshua Morrow and Canadian musician CJ Huyer. Their debut album went platinum in Canada.

8. When Eddie turned 20, he decided to give acting another shot. He originally auditioned for the role of Nick Newman in The Young and the Restless but the producers thought that he was too old for the part. They were impressed by his acting hence they created a new character for him to portray.

9. Eddie is an avid skier and motorcyclist.

10. If Eddie was not an actor, he would have been a businessman.