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    Justin Bieber Gets Hot Toy; Talks New Single on Ellen (watch!)

    Keith Girard
    Justin Bieber is enjoying the spoils of his career success. He moved into the ranks of the elite on his 18th birthday, after his manager bought him a rare, luxury hybrid sports car. Bieber has big plans for the future. He wants to go into acting, he told Ellen DeGeneres today (Mar. 1). He also has a new single coming out this month. But for the moment, he'll probably play with his new toy....
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    Jennifer Lopez Looks Hot Man Sexy as Prizefighter (photos!)

    Keith Girard
    Jennifer Lopez looks like she’s ready to knock someone’s block off in a sexy, tough girl photo spread for V magazine. The 42-year-old singer has never looked better. Who wouldn’t want to take a punch in the gut from her? Lopez created a sensation at last week’s 84th Academy Awards when she appeared to suffer a wardrobe malfunction while presenting an award on stage....
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    Monkee Davy Jones, Singer, TV Actor, Dies Suddenly at 66

    Keith Girard
    UK singer Davy Jones, who with three bandmates parlayed an American television comedy show into a major music career as The Monkees, died suddenly this morning (Feb. 29) of a massive heart attack at his Florida Home. He was 66. Jones’ death came as a shock to almost everyone. Publicist Helen Kensick confirmed that he died unexpectedly in sleep, leaving behind four children all adults....
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    Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul Bare Claws Over X-Factor Job

    Keith Girard
    Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson, long-time frenemies, are said to be engaged in a bitter snit, again, over Paula's ouster from Simon Cowell's "X-Factor." Janet, is seems, now wants the job. Like Pula, Jackson's music career is on the wane. The star is 45 and could use a photo opportunity or a TV show to revive her career. Or at least give her a steady paycheck....
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    Bruce Springsteen's Second Coming as Seminal Rock Voice

    Winchester
    Bruce Springsteen's performance on Jimmy Fallon's show this week in advance of his new album, Wrecking Ball convinces me that his newest effort is not only his best work yet, but that he has indeed become the voice of a generation. Honestly, no one writes like him anymore; it's pure, unadulterated craftsmanship. And, his rag-tag E Street Band is just totally in sync; they're flawless in their execution....
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    Oscar Trash Turns Into Treasure; Auction Nets $3M

    Keith Girard
    Meryl Streep, Octavia Spencer and Jean Dujardin all cherished their coveted Oscars at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, but over time, even these statuettes may become unwanted--albeit expensive--junk. Some 15 unwanted Academy Awards were sold at auction this week by Los Angeles auctioneer Nate D. Sanders....
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    Cissy Houston, Bobby Brown Nasty Funeral Fight Detailed

    Keith Girard
    Singer Bobby Brown's reportedly had an angry confrontation with Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, the day before his ex-wife and mother of his child was laid to rest earlier this month. It may explain his angry behavior at the funeral. Brown and Cissy Houston reportedly met on the day before Whitney's funeral Feb. 18 and had a blowout fight. Cissy put the blame squarely on Bobby for the superstar singer's death. Drugs and alcohol appear to be the cause, pending results of toxicology tests....
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    Jennifer Hudson Best for Whitney Houston Biopic; Here's Why

    Keith Girard
    Whitney Houston's sudden death was shocking, but what a story. Not surprisingly, a biopic is already being talked about and a number of top stars are being mentioned for the role. But here's who's likely to get it. Rihanna, who just turned 24, has been reported to be the favorite for the role, and bears some resemblance to the young Whitney. But in reality, her chances are pretty slim....
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    Rihanna, Chris Brown American Idol Hookup Talks Rumored

    Keith Girard
    Rihanna and Chris Brown may be reuniting live for a performance on “American Idol,” which is suffering through its worst ratings since the show’s first season. The couple may be scorned, but they are the hottest act going at the moment. Their appearance is reportedly in the talking stage and American Idol may be floating the rumors to see what kind of reaction it draws. But the show needs help, big time....
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    Carrie Underwood Edges Into Pop-Rock on Good Girl (listen!)

    Keith Girard
    Carrie Underwood is singing the boyfriend blues on her uptempo single “Good Girls,” off her forthcoming album, which she has yet to name. The hard-driving song is a warning to all good girls; watch out for that bad boy. While the tune doesn’t quite qualify as a cross-over, it’s got a rock-pop beat and definitely a pop theme with just a hint of country, mainly the twang in Underwood’s voice....
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    Adele Heralds a Second British Invasion Equal to First

    Winchester
    Are you as jazzed as I am about the fact that Adele went six-for-six at the Grammys? With all the fantastic Brit singers who have hit these shores in the last few years, we are going through a British invasion that rivals the 1960s. Back then, led by the Beatles, the UK produced a wave of top bands from the Rolling Stones to Chad & Jeremy, Peter and Gordon, The Animals, Manfred Mann, Petula Clark, Freddie and the Dreamers, Dusty Springfield and Herman's Hermits, just to name a few....
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    Edvard Munch’s Iconic ‘Scream,’ in Pastels Up For Auction

    Keith Girard
    Edvard Munch's iconic image "The Scream" has been burned into the human psyche as man's primal cry. For a mere $80 million or more, the last privately held copy, one of four created by the artist, can be yours. Sotheby's auction house in New York announced that the work will be sold to the highest bidder in May. It's the ultimate prize for collectors of pre-expressionist 19th Century art, or any art for that matter....
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    Lana Del Rey Surprise; Surfaces in UK Rapper's Mashup (listen!)

    Keith Girard
    Lana Del Rey is suddenly everyone’s darlin’… again. She’s popping up in the most unusual and surprising places like a a collaboration on a 1966 Shirley Bassey tune, “Big Spender,” with UK rapper Smiler. Although the collaboration took place two years ago for Smiler’s remix of “Spender,” off his mixtape All I Know, it’s suddenly gaining traction on YouTube....
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