Idol Producer Denies Vote Rigging

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American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe has rebuffed rumors that the show rigs results in order to spark controversy and thereby boost the ratings. The rumors were rekindled last week after the elimination of Pia Toscano, who had been regarded by Las Vegas oddsmakers as the favorite in this season’s competition.

Analyst Apple Likely To Begin Manufacturing Tv Sets

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Apple computer, which already makes numerous devices that can be hooked up to television sets, may introduce a television set of its own by the end of the year, according to Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White. AppleInsider.com cited a note to investors from White saying that Apple is about to go into production on a [...]

Malick’s Tree Of Life To Be Planted At Cannes

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Terrence Malick’s much awaited The Tree of Life , starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, is among the films selected to compete for the Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which opens on May 11.

Gwyneth Paltrow Cookbook Has New York Release Party

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook “My Father’s Daughter” had its official release party in New York City on Monday Night (11th April 2011). Gwyneth Paltrow celebrated the release of the cookbook with a lavish event at a private location in Manhattan, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Taylor Lautner Loves Britney Spears

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Taylor Lautner is a huge fan of Britney Spears. The 19-year-old actor – who plays tough werewolf Jacob Black in the ‘Twilight Saga’ movies – can’t stop listening to the singer’s new album ‘Femme Fatale’ and is looking forward to checking out her new music videos.

Leann Rimes Thrills Fan With Closet Clearout Offer

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Leann Rimes has shown her generous side by offering to donate unwanted items in her closet to a female fan with financial problems. The Blue hitmaker cleared out her wardrobe on Wednesday (13Apr11), telling her Twitter.com followers, “Three solid hrs (hours) of closet organisation. The shoes… they’re everywhere. Even on the back if (sic) the [...]

George Michael Re-Records Royal Wedding Song

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George Michael is so determined to make sure his song commemorating Britain’s royal wedding is perfect he has re-recorded the track for a second time to make it “even more romantic”. The British singer has spent this month (Apr11) putting together a record in honour of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s upcoming nuptials as a [...]

Sean Penn Snapper Donates Case Money To Haiti

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A photographer who was involved in a scuffle with Sean Penn two years ago (09) will donate the money he won in their legal battle to a cause close to the actor’s heart – the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Alteration Key For Michelle Obama

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Peter Sornen always makes sure the dresses he designs for Michelle Obama can be “altered”. The designer – who has created outfits for the fashionable First Lady on six separate occasions – is often given simple direction when he is asked to work on pieces for her, and always likes to have the option to [...]

Whoopi Goldberg’s Role Model Frustrations

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Whoopi Goldberg is urging parents to become better role models for their children instead of letting them look up to celebrities. Goldberg admits she’s angry about the number of leaked private videos showing stars in compromising positions, as she’s adamant celebrities should be allowed to behave however they deem fit behind closed doors.