Jonas Brother Involved in Photo Scandal

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Joe Jonas is at the center of a photo scandal in which he appears to mock Asians -- just one month after fellow teen singing sensation Miley Cyrus was forced to apologize for a similar prank.
The 19-year-old Jonas Brothers star, older brother to Cyrus' ex-boyfriend Nick, appears to pull his eyes with his pinky fingers as he strikes a similar pose to the Hannah Montana star in a picture that has leaked online, reports HuffingtonPost.com (click here to see the photo).

Cyrus, 16, is facing legal action from a group of Asian Pacific Islanders over her own photo controversy after images of the singer and a group of friends pulling the same pose appeared online last month.

She apologized for the photos but it was rejected by civil rights activists and they are now seeking damages for the offense.

A spokesperson for Jonas was not available for comment as WENN went to press.

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Zac Efron Bests Miley Cyrus at the Box Office

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It sure pays to be a Disney alum at the box office!
Zac Efron 's first post-High School Musical release, 17 Again, took in an estimated $24.1 million in its opening weekend, according to early Variety reports.

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The New Line do-over comedy features Efron as high school senior Mike O'Donnell, who gives up a promising athletic career to accept the responsibility of teen parenthood when his girlfriend becomes pregnant. Twenty years later, O'Donnell (played as an adult by Matthew Perry ), returns to high school to relive his glory days.

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Russell Crowe 's thriller State of Play opened at No. 2 this weekend, grossing an estimated $14.1 million, while Crank: High Voltage earned $6.5 million.

Rounding out the top five films were Paramount's animated Monsters vs. Aliens, Disney's Hannah Montana: The Movie -- which has brokered an impressive $56.1 million after 10 days in theaters -- and the fourth installment in the Fast and Furious film franchise.

Joe Jonas Leaves the Nest

First Kevin Jonas tied the knot, and now we hear his younger brother Joe has moved out of the $1 million abode he once shared with his siblings and into his own LA mansion. In case you haven't noticed, the JoBros are not little boys anymore.

The 20-year-old seems to have made a great choice for his first solo home: a $2.5 million house with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and, most importantly, breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills. LA real estate expert Richard Stanley tells In Touch Weekly that "it's truly a unique and beautiful property." The 3,300-square-foot structure was custom built in 1929 to highlight the stunning scenery, he adds.

Inside, the dark hardwood floors and balconies overlooking the living room make the house the perfect place for Joe and his best girl, Demi Lovato, to cuddle up for a date night at home. The dining room, meanwhile, is large enough for the "Jonas" star to host dinner parties for his celebrity neighbors.






But don't worry. Having a multimillion-dollar bachelor pad doesn't appear to be changing Joe's humble outlook. "Living and working in LA is really cool," the cutie tells In Touch. "I know that we are living a lot of people's dreams. I'm blessed and lucky."

Wise words, Joe, wise words. Our heartthrobs really are growing up, aren't they?

ROLL CALL: 'Brangelina' Living With Rodents

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans

'Brangelina's' Chateau Get Infested: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids are not scared of rodents. According to Us Weekly, Brad and Angie bought their boys, Maddox and Pax, gerbils on Thursday at a pet store in France after returning to their chateau. They also picked up goldfish and a cactus for Maddox. Umm, no pet store treats for the girls?

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New Couple Alert?: Is "Canu" in the works? According to Britain's Sun, Cameron Diaz and Keanu Reeves were spotted on a date recently in LA. First, the alleged duo had dinner at The Whisper Lounge at The Grove and then hit a movie together. According to one report, Cameron tried to impress Keanu by shoving an entire hamburger into her mouth, making the actor laugh. We're not buying this just yet. The two did star in 1996's "Feeling Minnesota" together. Can't male and female actors just be friends in Hollywood?

Kings Of Hollywood: We already know that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart consider themselves fans of Tennessee rockers, King of Leon. But now, according to The New York Daily New's Gatecrasher, you can add Rihanna and David Blaine to that list as well. Both were spotted enjoying the band's show at The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Roll Call also spotted Audrina Patridge rocking out to Kings earlier this summer at KROQ's Weenie Roast concert. Who can't the Kings make rock out?

'Brangelina' or The Obamas? - Who Is 'Sexiest Couple' In New Poll?

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The summer's headlines have been dominated by the death of pop icons, reality star relationships gone wrong and the Commander-in-Chief and First Lady. Parade.com has taken the pulse of America to find out what everyone has been talking about the most in its annual Summer Pop Culture Poll.

It's been decades since people considered the White House residents sexy, but in 2009, The Obama's earned the second spot - just behind Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - as "sexiest couple," according to readers.

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The First Lady was also deemed "biggest trendsetter" in the country, earning a whopping half of all votes cast. Michelle was trailed by style icons, Sarah Jessica Parker and Victoria Beckham, who placed second and third in the poll.

Paris Hilton may be in a steady relationship with Dough Reinhardt, but Parade readers gave her the title of "most promiscuous celebrity," followed by Pam Anderson, Lindsay Lohan and Alex Rodriguez, respectively.

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And when it comes to stars who might need some professional help, readers thought the often-trouble British singer, Amy Winehouse, is the celebrity "most in need of therapy," with Lindsay Lohan coming in a closed second.

There were also some positive titles earned in the Sunday mag's poll. A vast majority of readers dubbed Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner the most "normal couple." Newylweds Fergie and Josh Duhamel are "most likely to succeed as a couple," when it comes celebs who've walked down the aisle so far in 2009.

As for celeb parents - not surprisingly - Nadya "Octomom" Suleman earned the title of "biggest problem parent," according to readers.

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Taylor Swift received the thumbs up as someone to look up to, receiving a majority of votes for "best role model for teens," followed by Miley Cyrus and Zac Efron.

And in pure celebrity objectification, Johnny Depp and Halle Berry were named "sexiest," Jennifer Garner topped the "natural beauty" category and George Clooney was named "most distinguished-looking gentleman" - President Obama came in second.

Parade surveyed over 5,000 readers for this year's poll.

The Hills' Spencer Pratt Wants to Be the Next Brad Pitt

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Could Spencer Pratt be the next Brad Pitt?

That's what The Hills star is hoping!

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In his new book, How to Be Famous, the reality star discusses his desire to be like the Inglourious Basterds actor.

What impresses him most?

See the cheesiest moments of Spencer and his wife, Heidi.

How Pitt handled his 2005 divorce from Jennifer Aniston amidst an affair with Angelina Jolie.

"There literally is not another situation in the history of Hollywood where a man left a woman as beloved as Jennifer Aniston for someone like Angelina Jolie (a home-wrecking head case) and still ended up the good guy," Pratt writes. "We salute you, Mr. Pitt!"

See photos of how Megan Fox is the next Angelina Jolie!

In the tome -- which is being published by Grand Central Publishing and hits bookshelves in November -- Pratt opens up about his eagerness to be the bad guy.

"If I weren't me, I'd hate me," he adds. "When you're the villain, you don't have to worry about how your enemy feels."

Case in point: He bragged that he couldn't have cared less that he was blamed for leak of nemesis Lauren Conrad's alleged sex tape. He even said he made a point of telling every blog that the tape -- which he claims was "beyond boring" -- existed.


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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Take Boys Shopping for Gerbils

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Inglorious Basterds" at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on August 10, 2009 in Hollywood, CA.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are adding a few new members to the family!

Look back at Brad and Angie's most romantic moments.

After arriving at their chateau in the South of France, they took sons Maddox, 8, and Pax, 5, to a local pet and garden shop to buy gerbils and goldfish on Thursday.

See cute photos of Maddox -- and his wild hair -- through the years.

While at the Brignoles, France, store -- called Jardinerie du Centre Var -- Jolie, wearing a black maxi-dress, reached into the cage to pet the "gerbilles" while Pitt perused the aisles.

The couple stocked up on a cage and gear for their new pets and also bought Maddox a cactus.

See adorable photos of the Jolie-Pitt twins.

One day earlier, the parents took daughters Shiloh, 3, and Zahara, 4, to lunch at the Auberge de Chatueauvert in Correns, France. Their meal consisted of a platter of cold cuts and a mushroom omelette, and the parents drank Rose wine. Both of the girls had stick-on tattoos.


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DJ AM, 36, Found Dead in Apartment

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DJ AM -- whose real name is Adam Goldstein -- has died. He was 36.

See Us' photo tribute to stars who have gone too soon.

The star -- who has battled his own drug addictions and survived a tragic plane crash last year -- was found dead in his New York City apartment Friday afternoon, Usmagazine.com confirms.

"Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein was found deceased this afternoon in his New York City apartment," his rep said in a statement late Friday. "The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time."

Three days before his sudden death, he Tweeted, "New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems."

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Last year, he revealed that he was abused by his father, became addicted to drugs and had attempted suicide. He said he attended recovery meetings and has remained drug-free for about a decade.

"He was sober for 10 years, a friend told Us. "His sobriety was really important to him."

Back in April, the celebrity DJ signed on to do an intervention-style reality show, called Gone Too Far, on MTV and began promoting the series this month.

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In September, he was critically injured after a Learjet caught fire during an aborted takeoff in South Carolina. After surviving the accident that left four others dead, the star -- who survived along with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker -- said he was "the luckiest guy alive."



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Brody Jenner Tasered After Brawl With Girls Gone Wild Honcho

Jayde Nicole and Brody Jenner attend the 20th Annual MMVA's After Party at Ultra on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
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Here's some Hills-worthy drama.

Brody Jenner says Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis "punched and kicked" his girlfriend, Playboy playmate Jayde Nicole, at a Hollywood club early Friday morning.

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Jenner tells TMZ.com, which first reported the fight, that he and Nicole were celebrating his 26th birthday at hotspot Guys & Dolls when they spotted Francis "unrelentingly" hitting on one of Francis' exes.

Nicole, 23, thought Francis, 36, was harassing the woman, whom she considers a friend, so she threw a drink on him, TMZ reports.

According to a post on Jenner's Twitter, Francis then "pulled [Nicole] to the ground, punched and kicked her."

"Joe Francis needs to be in jail!!!" Jenner later wrote. "How can you call yourself a man when you beat up a girl?? Joe Francis is a piece of sh--."

Francis has yet to comment.

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Security broke up the fight, and police were called. "A report was taken," Los Angeles Sheriff Lieutenant LaJuana Haselrig tells Usmagazine.com. "It's still under investigation. There were no arrests."

Jenner tells TMZ.com he followed Francis out of the club and punched him in the face. Jenner was then struck with a taser gun, although he's not sure by whom.

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Nicole says she plans to press charges against Francis. She claims to have a black and blue cheek, swollen face, bruised left rib and sore lower abdomen. She also says some of her hair was pulled out in the fight.

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Jenny McCarthy Reveals Her Dieting Secrets

Jenny McCarthy poses for a photo during the 2009 Weight Watchers "Lose for Good" Campaign Kick-Off on August 12, 2009. Frank Micelotta/PictureGroupUs Magazine

Jenny McCarthy tells Usmagazine.com that she still uses some of the same dieting techniques that helped her drop 60 pounds of baby weight more than six years ago.

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In 2002, she joined her local Weight Watchers after having son Evan, now 7, and the size-4 star admits, "I still kind of count points in my head."

In fact, McCarthy, 36, is serving as ambassador for Weight Watchers' Lose for Good Campaign, which is helping people lose weight and raising money to fight hunger this fall.

The 5-foot-7, 125-pound star tells Us that nutrition is key to a healthy lifestyle.

See photos of other stars getting fit.

"Working out tightens you up and helps burn calories, but what you put in your mouth makes all the difference," she says.

After discovering she has 60 food allergies, McCarthy switched to a diet free of wheat, dairy and sugar (she also avoids meat for personal reasons) -- and fills up on fresh fruits and veggies.

One person heeding her advice is her beau of three years, Jim Carrey, 47. The actor has also sworn off wheat and dairy, and he takes an active role in cultivating natural ingredients.

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"We just planted our own organic garden in the backyard, and we love it!" McCarthy tells Us.

As for exercise, the actress does Bikram yoga twice a week and goes for 45-minute jogs twice a week.

"You have to keep up now," she jokes, "or be made fun of by Perez Hilton!"

For more of McCarthy's health and fitness tips, pick up the new issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.


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Megan Fox Feels "More Comfortable" Kissing Girls

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Megan Fox didn't mind making out with costar Amanda Seyfried in their new horror flick Jennifer's Body.

"I feel much safer with girls, so I felt more comfortable kissing her in the movie than kissing any of the other people that I had to kiss," the 23-year-old actress tells MTV News.

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Seyfried was less at ease with the same-sex smooch.

"I think she was extremely uncomfortable. I don't think that -- I know that," Fox says. "She was not comfortable and there was a lot of laughing -- like, giggling fits that happened in between takes."

See pics of stars goofing off.

Fox has called the film (out Sept. 18) "so sexy" ... and she's pretty fond of her performance, too.

"I think I'm pretty sexy in it," she said at a Comic-Con event last month.

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Jackie Chan's China comments prompt backlash

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2009 file photo, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan speaks to media during an event to promote the International Film Festival in Hong Kong. Legislators in Chinese-speaking regions that enjoy free elections on Sunday, April 19, 2009, lashed out at Jackie Chan after the 'Rush Hour' star questioned if freedom was a good thing for China, accusing him of insulting his own race. The 55-year-old action star said at a business forum in the southern Chinese island province Hainan on Saturday that a free society may not be beneficial for authoritarian mainland China. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)Associated Press

HONG KONG - Action star Jackie Chan 's comments wondering whether Chinese people "need to be controlled" have drawn sharp rebuke in his native Hong Kong and in Taiwan.

Chan told a business forum in the southern Chinese province of Hainan that a free society may not be beneficial for China's authoritarian mainland.

"I'm not sure if it's good to have freedom or not," Chan said Saturday. "I'm gradually beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled. If we're not being controlled, we'll just do what we want."

He went on to say that freedoms in Hong Kong and Taiwan made those societies "chaotic."

Chan's comments drew applause from a predominantly Chinese audience of business leaders, but did not sit well with lawmakers in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

"He's insulted the Chinese people. Chinese people aren't pets," Hong Kong pro-democracy legislator Leung Kwok-hung told The Associated Press. "Chinese society needs a democratic system to protect human rights and rule of law."

Another lawmaker, Albert Ho, called the comments "racist," adding: "People around the world are running their own countries. Why can't Chinese do the same?"

Former British colony Hong Kong enjoys Western-style civil liberties and some democratic elections under Chinese rule. Half of its 60-member legislature is elected, with the other half picked by special interest groups. But Hong Kong's leader is chosen by a panel stacked with Beijing loyalists.

In democratically self-ruled Taiwan, which split from mainland China during a civil war in 1949, legislator Huang Wei-che said Chan himself "has enjoyed freedom and democracy and has reaped the economic benefits of capitalism. But he has yet to grasp the true meaning of freedom and democracy."

Chan's comments were reported by news outlets in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but were ignored by the mainland Chinese press.

Although Chan was a fierce critic of the brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in June 1989, which killed at least hundreds, he has not publicly criticized China's government in recent years and is immensely popular on the mainland.

He performed during the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics and took part in the Olympic torch relay.

Chan also is vice chairman of the China Film Association, a key industry group.

Suri Cruise's Birthday Party Interrupted By Paparazzi Helicopter

Suri Cruise, November 2008

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Suri Cruise's third birthday was interrupted by a helicopter carrying paparazzi on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Beverly Hills Police Department told Access Hollywood.

The Cruise family's people proceeded to contact the BHPD, who asked the LAPD to send a chopper of their own. According to the spokesperson, the LAPD said they would try and also contacted the FAA, which has responsibility for the airspace.

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The LAPD were unavailable for comment when reached by Access on Sunday.

The Cruises were celebrating at their Beverly Hills home. According to People, the famous birthday girl was thrown another, princess-themed party on Thursday with a small group of friends and family.

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"They just wanted to keep it small," a source told the mag, "And make it fun for Suri and her friends."

'Housewives' cast gathers to bid Sheridan adieu

The cast of 'Desperate Housewives' arrive at The Paley Center for Media's Paleyfest 09 in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 18, 2009. From left are : Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, and Marc Cherry (AP Photo/Katy Winn)Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - For the cast and crew of "Desperate Housewives," it was a Saturday afternoon of warm hellos and bittersweet goodbyes, as they greeted an auditorium filled with cheering fans but also bid adieu to one of the show's leading original cast members.

Nicollette Sheridan , who plays Wisteria Lane's saucy "Edie," makes her final appearance as a series regular on the episode airing Sunday.

Co-star Teri Hatcher , whose sweet "Susan" was often at odds with Edie, got misty-eyed when recalling the filming of Sheridan's final episode.

"I made a scrapbook as my sort of parting gift, and it reminded me of how great those two characters were together," she said.

Excepting Sheridan, most of the "Housewives" principals participated in a panel discussion on the show as part of the two-week PaleyFest, an annual festival celebrating television held by The Paley Center for Media.

Sheridan's relationship with "Housewives" creator Marc Cherry has been described by some as contentious. Sheridan was recently quoted in "TV Guide" as saying she felt "Housewives'" writers were unjustly ignoring Edie.

But cast mates Saturday said Sheridan's last days on the set were amiable and professional.

"Her attitude made them completely bearable," noted actor James Denton, whose plumber "Mike" was the longtime object of Edie's affections. "It could have been tough and sad, but she was so great.

Denton noted that Sheridan made a point to thank the show's writers and cast, who were gathered at the table-read of the script for the first episode that she will not be in.

"She said, 'While you're all together, I'm here to say thank you for everything. You guys are great. You guys are awesome,'" Denton related. "She walked out of the room and Felicity (Huffman) looked at me and said, 'classy,' and it sure was."

Veteran character actor Kathryn Joosten, a two-time Emmy winner for her portrayal of nosey neighbor "Mrs. McCluskey," said she would miss Sheridan.

"She was my playmate. We got to throw barbs at each other," Joosten said. "I won't have anybody to fight with."

Brenda Strong (narrator "Mary Alice") said she would miss Sheridan for personal reasons.

"There's a huge space in my heart for Nicollette, because she absolutely adores my son, and is so generous with him. I'm honored to have her in my life," Strong said.

Actor Neal McDonough (villain "Dave Williams") said that he would miss Sheridan probably more than anyone, although he's only been on the show for one season.

"Nic was like my sister," he said. "She was so close to my wife and my kids, and we had so many scenes together this year. That last scene we did was really tough, really emotional."

Hatcher said she thought that Sheridan seemed ready to leave to show.

"I think that character will be missed on the show, and I don't believe that character is replaceable," Hatcher said. "But I do believe there are some kind of arenas, like a neighborhood, where, as great as they are, people can come and go, and there can be something new and exciting that you didn't expect."

"Desperate Housewives," Sunday, April 19, 9 p.m. EST/PST on ABC.

Report: Mel Gibson's Russian Love Interest Revealed?

Mel Gibson, December 10, 2008

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Mel Gibson and his wife, Robyn, filed for divorce last week after being separated for almost three years. However, immediately following the filing, reports surfaced that Mel was involved with a new woman - a Russian beauty named Oksana.

Over the last several days, the media has linked the actor to several different women named Oksana, but it appears the mystery over which one is allegedly involved with Mel may have been solved.

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According to People, the woman in question may be Oksana Grigorieva, who formerly dated, and has a child with, "James Bond" star Timothy Dalton.

The mag reported on Saturday that Grigorieva, a Russian actress and composer, has been living in a house owned by a trust administered by the CFO of the actor's production company, Icon.

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And Radar Online, which first reported the romance, reported on Saturday that she has now gone into hiding following her identification.

Mel was photographed on a beach in Costa Rica near his estate home in March embracing a mystery brunette who bears a strong resemblance to Grigorieva.

However, other reports have named other Oksanas as Mel's alleged Russian love interest.

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Oksana Pochepa, a Russian pop singer, told UK tabloid The Sun that she was dating the star, telling the paper that their relationship was "serious."

"I hope that our union will be real and strong and long-lasting," Pochepa was quoted as saying.

And another woman considered was Oksana Kolesnikova, a musician who performs at the Beverly Hills Hotel's Polo Lounge. She denied the romance reports to People.

"I have nothing to do with [Gibson]," she told the mag. "The only contact I had with him was when he came in to dine at the Polo Lounge. He seemed like a gentleman."

Finally, the Latin American Herald Tribune linked him to Oksana Lovoushka, reportedly a blonde singer working with Icon who filmed music videos with Gibson in January.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Mel's wife, Robyn, filed for divorce from the actor last Monday. Mel's filing came a few hours later.

"Throughout our marriage and separation we have always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so," the Gibsons said in a joint statement released to Access on Monday.

Kim Kardashian: I Want "a Six Pack by Summer"

Kim Kardashian on August 5, 2008.Us Magazine

Kim Kardashian is getting her body ready for a bikini.

"I have been going sooo hard in the gym, and I really feel it's paying off!" she blogs. "My tummy is soo toned. Why is it that the top part gets ripped first and the lower part is sooo hard to tone up!? I am determined to have a six pack by summer! In a feminine way, of course."

Can you guess whose abs these are?

The 5-foot-2, 118-pound Kardashian, 28, recently opened up to Us Weekly about how she whittled her size-6 physique down to a size 2.

Her routine involves "an upbeat warm-up, then upper-body cardio using 5-pound weights, a lower-body workout with squats and lunges," she told Us. She finishes it off "with an abs series and stretching."

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Despite all the working out, she tells Us, "I love my curves and have to work out to maintain them. Actually, keeping my shape takes a lot more work than just doing nothing or being super-skinny. So this was about toning up, getting fit."

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Kardashian recently found herself at the center of a weight scandal.

After it was revealed that Complex magazine retouched her photos to slim her down, she blogged: "So what: I have a little cellulite. What curvy girl doesn't!?"

Andy Roddick Marries Swimsuit Model Brooklyn Decker In Austin

Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick attend the Lacoste Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent in Bryant Park on September 6, 2008

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Andy Roddick is a married man.

The tennis star, 26, married his fiancee, swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker , 21, in Austin, Texas, on Friday evening, People reported.

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"They are absolutely perfect for each other," a friend of the family told the mag. "I think they knew that from the moment they met that they were perfect for each other."

Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi were in attendance at the nuptials. Also stopping by was Andy's pal Sir Elton John , who performed, the mag reported.

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Both the bride and groom are Sports Illustrated alumni - Andy has appeared in the magazine for his tennis skills, while Brooklyn has appeared in their annual swimsuit issue.

Andy reportedly asked his agent to get Brooklyn's number after spotting her in the magazine.

The two were engaged for just over a year before marrying.

Sanjaya Signs On For 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

Sanjaya shows off his scruffy new look in New York

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Time for some hair-raising news -- former "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar has joined the cast of NBC's "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!," Access Hollywood has learned.

Sanjaya joins previously reported contestants Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of "The Hills" and former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. According to OK!, Janice Dickinson - who competed on the UK version of the show - Geraldo Rivera and Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman will also fill out the cast.

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The reality competition kicks off June 1 and will run for four weeks as the star contestants face off in the jungles of Costa Rica. It is presently unknown what hairdo the well-coiffed star will choose to battle the jungle moisture.

Sanjaya has kept busy since his "Idol" days, releasing his memoirs and an album, both titled "Dancing to the Music In My Head," earlier this year.

Kathy Griffin & Ellen DeGeneres Top 2009 GLAAD Awards

Kathy Griffin shows off her bikini body while accepting the Vanguard Award at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kathy Griffin may have been a big winner at the 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards last night, but she accepted the ceremony's Vanguard Award in one very mini-outfit.

The "Life on the D-List" comedienne took to the stage at Los Angeles' Nokia Live Theatre in a bikini to accept her award from "Grey's Anatomy" star T.R. Knight .

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No less flashy, but a lot more covered at the award show, was talk show host Ellen DeGeneres , who looked ready to start a rock band in sneakers and a black skinny tie. Her chat program was awarded with Outstanding Talk Show Episode for "Ellen & Portia's Wedding Day." The longtime couple wed in August 2008, while same-sex marriages were briefly legal in California before the November passing of Prop. 8.

Among the other winner at last night's event? Showtime's "The L Word" in the Special Recognition category, which was joined in the category by FunnyorDie.com viral video "Prop 8: The Musical"; "Milk" for Outstanding Film - Wide Release; ABC's "Desperate Housewives" for Outstanding Comedy Series; ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" for Outstanding Drama Series and "Unidentified Funk," an episode of CBS' "The New Adventures of Old Christine," for Outstanding Individual Episode.

"Empire of the Sun" author J.G. Ballard dies at 78

LONDON (Reuters) -
British author J.G. Ballard, whose novel "Empire of the Sun" vividly portrayed his childhood imprisonment in wartime Shanghai and was adapted into a Hollywood film, died on Sunday, his agent said. He was 78.

His agent Margaret Hanbury described Ballard, who had been suffering from prostate cancer, as a "giant on the world literary scene." He died at the riverside home west of London where he had lived since the 1960s.

"His acute and visionary observation of contemporary life was distilled into a number of brilliant, powerful novels which have been published all over the world," Hanbury said.

"Empire of the Sun" was based on Ballard's privileged childhood with his expatriate parents in China and their subsequent detention in a prison camp after the Japanese invasion during World War Two.

He recalled how his parents' rich friends lost their chauffeur-driven cars and ended up "scrambling for a piece of sweet potato."

Director Steven Spielberg adapted the book for the big screen and it was nominated for six Oscars. Ballard would later write in his memoirs that his early, often violent, experiences shaped all his later work.

"In many ways my entire fiction is the dissection of a deep pathology that I had witnessed in Shanghai and later in the postwar world," Ballard wrote. "I remember a lot of the casual brutality and beatings-up that went on, but at the same time we children were playing a hundred and one games."

Born in Shanghai in 1930, Ballard enjoyed a comfortable life with his parents -- his father ran a successful textiles company -- before their world was turned upside down by the war.

After more than two years in the detention camp, the family returned to Britain where Ballard resumed his education.

He went on to study medicine at Cambridge University, which he described as an "academic theme park where I was a reluctant extra," before deciding to pursue a career as a writer.

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Ballard gained cult status around the world for a series of dystopian science fiction novels such as "The Drowned World."

One of his most controversial works was "Crash," a novel about people who are sexually aroused by car accidents that was later turned into a film directed by David Cronenberg.

His wife Mary died from pneumonia in 1964 and Ballard raised their three children alone.

The author would fend off critics' suggestions that his writing was often excessively bleak.

"There is nothing inhuman about my fiction," he told one interviewer. "It is just, I think, that I am chasing a different hare around the track."