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American Idol Down to a Pretty Fine Nine

2010-04-01T00:53:00.003-07:00

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The tables have turned on American Idol, as R&B night produced more rhythm and less blues than we'd seen in awhile this season.

Sure, Crystal Bowersox remained the gold standard, Siobhan Magnus the wild card (too wild last night) and Tim Urban the lucky loser whose unlikely run has extended all the way to a spot on the Idols Live tour this summer.

But the overall quality of the performances ticked up a notch, with Andrew Garcia finally not sucking, Casey James rocking the house and Lee Dewyze having a potentially life-changing night, according to Simon Cowell.

We at least thought Michael Lynche had a great night, too, so why was the frustrated personal trainer poised to throw Ryan Seacrest off the stage?

Maybe because Ryan was messing with him, implying the beefy personal trainer was in the bottom three when he was really safe as a savings bond.

Meanwhile, America got it exactly right (based solely on Tuesday's performances, at least), voting Tim, Katie Stevens and Didi Benami into the bottom three.

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It was ultimately the increasingly morose and combative Didi who was sent packing, her pitchy encore of Fleetwood Mac's "Rihannon" not doing enough to save her.

"Didi, it's bad news, sweetheart. We're not going to save you, sorry," Simon broke the news.

So the smiley Tim train chugs on, just as the Brit predicted. And Katie, who remains caught in a country vs. pop-R&B war being waged by Simon and Kara DioGuardi, got her reprieve before the final commercial break, instead getting to enjoy the world-premiere Diddy-Dirty Money performance of "Hello Good Morning."

Ruben Studdard, who's heading off on tour with Clay Aiken this summer, sang tonight, as did R&B week mentor Usher, who performed "OMG" with Will.i.am.

Next Tuesday, the top nine get to dip into the infinitely deep Lennon-McCartney songbook for your voting pleasure.

Did the voters get it right this week? Are you happy to see Didi go, or steamed that your least favorite didn't get the boot?

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Sandra Bullock Makes a House Call in Hollywood

2010-04-01T00:53:00.001-07:00

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Thar she goes!

A Mercedes-Benz carrying Sandra Bullock, who hasn't been seen in public since reportedly moving out of the Orange County home she'd been sharing with Herr Husband, was spotted Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills.

E! News has learned that the actress was leaving the home of Beverly Hills-based investment manager and longtime Bullock family friend Gabriel Brener.

But though the paparazzi were out in force, no one got a clear shot of the Blind Side star as she deftly avoided the flashbulbs and settled into the Benz's backseat.

"Everyone was crowding around the car and being very aggressive," an eyewitness tells E!. "The car even went back inside of the gate at one point because they couldn't leave without hitting the paps."

This probably isn't the way Bullock planned to celebrate her Oscar win...

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The 45-year-old star has been left unable, P.R.-wise, to sit for interviews or even go out in public in the wake of reports that hubby Jesse James philandered Tiger-style and, even more bizarrely perhaps, once posed for photos while making the Nazi salute and miming a Hitler mustache.

James' rep revealed yesterday that the Monster Garage star has checked into a treatment facility to deal with "personal issues," and TMZ placed the motorcycle builder on his way to Tuscon, Ariz. (where we hear there are places to rehab) last week.

But at least Bullock is in the company of friends.

Gabriel Brener and his family were guests at Bullock and James' 2005 wedding and Bullock has been friends with the Brener International Group founder for years.

—Additional reporting by Daniel Ramos

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Roger Ebert Seeks Thumbs-Up for New At the Movies

2010-03-26T09:34:00.003-07:00

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You can't keep a good thumb down.

A day after the syndicated TV stalwart At the Movies was officially canceled, Pulitzer winner Roger Ebert wrote on his blog that he and his wife are working on getting a new film-review show off the ground.

"We believe a market still exists for a weekly show where a couple of critics review new movies," wrote the longtime Chicago Sun-Times critic, who left the show in 2006 after surgery for thyroid cancer left him unable to speak.

In truth, At the Movies' popularity had been dwindling since the death of Ebert's original partner in criticism, Gene Siskel, in 1999. Ebert & Roeper never had quite the same ring, and then the show went on with a series of guest hosts after Ebert bowed out. After Richard Roeper finally left in 2008, the teaming of Ben Mankiewicz and Ben Lyons was a disaster, and A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips didn't do much better.

Ebert, who appeared on Oprah recently to demonstrate the Steven Hawking-style computer he uses to carry on conversations, and his wife would serve as a producers on the new show. While he wouldn't regularly appear on camera, he writes, "the thumbs will return."

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This Just In: Jackie, Tara and Other Nutty Housewives Live On

2010-03-26T09:34:00.001-07:00

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Nurse Jackie/United States of Tara: Showtime sure has a quick trigger finger! Though the premieres were mere days ago, Nurse Jackie and the Emmy-winning United States of Tara have both been renewed for a third season. We're gonna go all Spice Girls on you and say, "Girl Power!" And now we're embarrassed.

Wanna know which network is taking on your favorite dancing reality shows? Read on for the scoop, plus Sarah Palin (seriously) and Housewives return...

CBS: Because watching people dance never gets old, CBS is adapting a U.S. version of the U.K. reality hit Got to Dance. How will it be different than the 12 (OK, maybe three) other dancing competitions? This one is open to all ages, all genres and all ability levels. Think of it is America's Got Talent...But Only if You're a Dancer.

Sarah Palin's Alaska: Russia is gonna be so excited! The eight-part documentary showcasing Palin's home state has found a home on TLC. Although we're told it's not so much a "reality show" as it is a "travelogue." What word would you use to describe it? But hey, keep it clean.

Real Housewives of New Jersey: Insert overexaggerated Jersey accent here. Season two of Housewives of New Jersey will premiere May 3 on Bravo, starting at 10 p.m. We celebrated by flipping over all the tables in the office. Expensive, and not as much fun as you'd think.

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Doctor: Dennis Hopper Is "Terminally Ill," Deposition Could Be Deadly

2010-03-24T23:36:00.003-07:00

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It's not looking good for Dennis Hopper.

In what amounted to a very sad testament as to Hopper's condition after months of battling prostate cancer, the actor's camp is arguing that he is "terminally ill" and in no condition to be deposed by his estranged wife's legal camp as she continues to fight the terms of their prenup.

"It is doubtful that Mr. Hopper will ever recover sufficiently to be subject to a deposition," oncologist David B. Agus stated in a declaration attached to the filing. Hopper barely weighs 100 pounds and cannot speak for long periods of time; therefore, a lengthy deposition "could actually threaten his ability to survive his current health crisis."

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The prenuptial agreement signed by Hopper and wife Victoria Duffy was supposed to prevent this sort of thing, his camp says, and the Blue Velvet star has already spent $160,000 in legal fees to ward off Victoria's objections.

Hopper, 72, will be attending his induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 26, the filing said, but he will be in a wheelchair and require assistance.

"A deposition is nothing ike a short ceremony to praise his career," Agus stated.

The veteran actor-filmmaker-photographer has a restraining order in place against Victoria barring her from coming within 10 feet of him or his three children from previous relationships. They have a 6-year-old daughter together, who Hopper's allowed to visit with for two hours a day.

The 140-page filing also details Hopper's numerous personal effects, including thousands of dollars' worth of artwork, including an oil painting and a collage by Viggo Mortensen.

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Robert Culp, I Spy's Other Secret Agent Man, Dies

2010-03-24T23:36:00.001-07:00

Long before Phylicia Rashad came into the picture, it was Robert Culp who played Bill Cosby's other half.

Culp, who teamed with Cosby in the 1965-68 secret-agent series I Spy, died Wednesday after falling down and hitting his head while on a walk near his Hollywood home. He was 79.

After finishing his run as tennis-playing lawman Kelly Robinson, the veteran character actor then starred in the adultery-run-amok dramedy Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice in 1969.

Though he's known to younger audiences today as Patricia Heaton's dad on Everybody Loves Raymond, he made his mark on the small screen in a number of cop- and crime-themed series, from I Spy to The Man From U.N.C.L.E. to Columbo to The Greatest American Hero, racking up four Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nod along the way.

Culp is also a member of the club of actors who have played the president of the United States on the silver screen, having occupied the Oval Office in The Pelican Brief.

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Teen Angelina Jolie Coming at You in Black & White

2010-03-24T00:24:00.003-07:00

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Angelina Jolie has always taken a pretty picture.

And now the fruits of one of her first photo shoots as a teenage model are going on sale Friday in California, starting at $600 apiece.

Photographer Harry Langdon took the shots when Jolie was 15, with the future Oscar winner donning a variety of styles, including the grunge look emblematic of the early 1990s: a long gown paired with Doc Martens.

"Her smile is beautiful, but her best feature is her alluring look," Langdon said.

These black-and-whites, not to be confused with the swimsuit photos taken by Sean McCall when Jolie was 16, are currently part of the Michael H. Epstein and Scott E. Schwimer collection of rare Hollywood photographs and will be auctioned off March 26 and 27 by Profiles in History.

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Miley Cyrus Leads the Hit Parade on American Idol, Few Follow

2010-03-24T00:24:00.001-07:00

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There are thousands of songs to choose from when the American Idol contestants are asked to cover past No. 1 hits from the Billboard chart.

Hence, the night started off with so much possibility.

But maybe by now we shouldn't be shocked by the preposterous song choices they ultimately make.

That's what 17-year-old mentor Miley Cyrus was there for, though: To help the top 11 not only choose the right songs ("Yesterday" was a chart-topper, but so was "Macarena"), but also tap into the sort of infectious appeal that has made even so-so singers into international superstars.

So, did anyone have one of those Moments that the judges are always talking about?

Lee Dewyze: We didn't really care for his jazzy, Michael Bublé'd version of "The Letter" by the Box Tops—though Lee gets points for the homage to the recently deceased Alex Chilton. Kudos to him for shaking up the arrangement and his voice sounded great, as usual; but, to us, that wasn't an Idol "moment." Simon Cowell didn't think so, either, calling it "quite corny" and "not a recording performance." He was outnumbered, though, by Ellen DeGeneres, who blathered on about her refilling her favorite pen with ink, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson.

Paige Miles: Cripes, who is picking Paige's music?! She utterly butchered Mariah Carey's version of Phil Collins' "Against All Odds" (like, really bad), looking the whole time as if she had been forced onstage at gunpoint. The opening bars were so dreadful, by the time she let out a few booming, successful notes, we were over it. "Take a look at Paige now going home," is how the chorus should have gone. "That was honestly terrible…nothing came together at all," Randy lamented. Kara judged it "the worst vocal I've heard from you and possibly the worst I've heard all season."

Tim Urban: We were expecting a disaster when we learned he was trying Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." But it wasn't so bad. The dancing around the stage was awkward, but in true JoBro style Tim stood surrounded by adoring girls for a moment, which theoretically could prove more important (in real life) than how his voice sounded. Ellen thought it felt like a High School Musical audition. "The dopest thing you did was the slide [on the steps], the vocals were so boring," Randy said. And Kara actually criticized Tim for going into the audience. "You're not at that place yet, you're not established," she chided him. Simon just ended up criticizing Queen, saying he was surprised that song was even a No. 1 record.

Aaron Kelly: Leave it to the 16-year-old to belt the first modern-day No.1 of the night, Aerosmith's oozy ballad "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing." Aaron wasn't pitch-perfect, but nor did he sound like a kid who suffered from tonsillitis and laryngitis all week. His version had a nice country tinge to it, and it actually came off like a real competitive performance. "Best song choice of the night," Kara said, though that was a given. "You're a little tryer, aren't you?" Simon queried. "If you want to vote for David Archuleta here…" quipped Ryan Seacrest, reading off the voting number.

Crystal Bowersox: The whole Janis Joplin picture was completed tonight, with Crystal actually choosing the Joplin heart-grabber "Me and Bobby McGee." Which, as you might have expected, she did a superb job with it, especially as the tempo picked up in the second half. And did you notice she's been standing on a rug while she sings? "That's what is called being a star!" Randy cried. Ellen and Kara are both itching for just a bit more emotion from Crystal. "I wouldn't change anything," advised Simon. "Up until now, we have listened to a karaoke competition…You took a song, nailed it, and your only gimmick is a carpet."

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Michael Lynche: Out came Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman" for the umpteenth time in Idol history. But Michael's got serious chops, a consistently improving falsetto and the charm to pull the old standard off. Randy proceeded to explain why it wasn't that great but he loved it. "This woman loves that man," Ellen said, though she also compared the song choice to "driving the speed limit." And Simon agreed with Kara's synopsis of over-indulgence, saying, "I kind of know what you're saying…like you wanted one scoop of ice cream and you got 11."

Andrew Garcia: Well, Paige might be safe after this dreck. Is anything more overdone, karaoke-wise, than "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"? Not only that, but Andrew—so promising, once—didn't even sound good. His voice was, to steal an adjective from Randy, "weird." "I feel bad for you up there, because you're chasing that moment...I don't know who that was," Kara said sadly. "Maybe we just overrated that moment, in hindsight," Simon said. "You sucked the soul out of that song."

Katie Stevens: "Big Girls Don't Cry" was a great song choice and Katie did Fergie proud. Her version wasn't markedly different or unique in any way, but, at this point in the night, merely enjoyable was enough. A few sharp notes, but at least her performance made sense. "I think you meeting Miley Cyrus was probably the best thing that could ever happen to you," Simon concluded. He still thinks Katie should go the country route, but Kara felt the 17-year-old had found her niche. Ellen though it was her best performance to date.

Casey James: Sure, nothing screams youthful appeal like Huey Lewis and the News! But "The Power of Love" was from Back to the Future, so at least the Gen-Xers should like it. Actually, the 27-year-old stud-muffin sounded remarkably like Lewis and turned in a perfectly polished performance. Of course, Simon didn't even think the song was current 25 years ago, so he had no idea what Kara, who told Casey he was "on another level," was talking about. "Maybe it's just me…I'm English," he shrugged.

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Didi Benami: Who knew Didi's goal was to play a Reno lounge one day? She sounded OK, but Linda Ronstadt's "You're No Good" was just a really random song choice. It wasn't right for her voice, and the slinky performance just wasn't her. "I felt like you were playing a character," Kara said. Simon didn't really have to point out the irony of the song title, but he did.

Siobhan Magnus: Stevie Wonder tacklers, beward. But Siobhan, trotting out a Debbie Harry-Pat Benatar look tonight, worked "Superstition" out. And yes, she screamed at the end. "I loved it, man," Randy said, sounding like Jeff Bridges giving an acceptance speech. "To quote Oliver, 'More please,'" offered Ellen, obviously tapped out by show's end. "You express yourself every time you perform," Kara said (and you know how she loves expression). But Simon would rather she cool it with the screaming.

Nothing like a little Siobhan to close things out with a bang. One contestant will be eliminated tomorrow following a performancs by Professor Miley and, doing a duet (aw), Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato.

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So, which contestant deserves to go home? And why, when faced with a vast catalog of song choices, do they pick stuff like "The Power of Love" and "Superstition"?

Can someone please explain that in the comments section?

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Paula Abdul's Star Search Deal Flames Out

2010-03-19T03:53:00.003-07:00

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Well, so much for Paula Abdul's return to network TV.

Just a few days after ABC was reportedly all ready to sign the former American Idol judge up as host of a new version of Star Search, negotiations have fallen through.

Sources tell E! News that the network is not planning on moving forward with Abdul as host, although the show might still be happening.

Word is that both parties were at the proverbial table, a deadline was set to agree upon the terms of her contract, and then no deal was made.

We wonder what Paula could have wanted that they ended up dropping the whole idea... A cohosting slot for her dog? Time off to do X-Factor? What?!

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Dancing with the Stars Exclusive: Jake Pavelka Has Found True Love!

2010-03-19T03:53:00.001-07:00

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Well, color me surprised. Bachelor Jake Pavelka doth not sucketh!

While we had guessed the rose-giver would look about as comfortable as a snake in pantyhose on that dance floor, he seems to have fallen in love...with dancing! And doesn't look half bad doing it.

We just met up with Jake at rehearsals for season 10 of Dancing with the Stars, along with frontrunner (who insists she's not a frontrunner) Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, and a few others.

Get the video and scoop right here...

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Shannen Doherty was looking pretty good, too, during her rehearsals, but might we have to swap teams?

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Jake says he's ready to dominate on DWTS. "We're at the point where Chelsie is fine-tuning things," he tells us, "and she's smiling at me a lot more than she was yelling."

While there are nerves—"It's tough," he says—Jake is more than up to the challenge. "I work really well under stress, so I try to manage it right up until the point when it's time to stress out." And when that moment comes, Jake will be ready to hit the dance floor, no doubt impressing the pants socks right off of his new ladylove, Vienna.

As for Nicole, the Pussycat Dolls' lead songstress and dancer, she says it's unfair for anyone to think she has an unfair advantage.

"This is new territory for me," Nicole tells us at a separate rehearsal. "I am in Derek Hough Dancing with the Stars ballroom land. I'm a professional trained singer and performer who dances." Oh, that clears it up then. "It's good that I kind of don't know what I'm doing." Ummmm...right.

Elsewhere, yummy soap star Aiden Turner is looking forward to life away from acting. "Dance steps are harder," he says of this endeavor. "I've gotten learning the lines down, but this is new."

And just in case you're forgetting, Aiden's partner Edyta Sliwinska was partnered with Aiden's former All My Children costar Cameron Mathison a few seasons back (Whew! That was a mouthful), and the two have definitely exchanged notes.

"He said, 'Work hard, listen to Edyta…be yourself and have as much fun as possible.'" Aiden says of Cam.

Oh, and ladies, Aiden promises there will be some shirtless action if he makes it to the top three, so keep that in mind while dialing in your votes.

Still, something tells us we can't count out Buzz Aldrin just yet. Did you see how suavely he executed that spin in the video above?!

Sadly, our E! team cameramen have yet to capture this season's blond babes in action—Erin Andrews, Kate Gosselin and Pamela Anderson—but we're guessing they'll be bringing some smooth moves of their own.

And just in case you missed it, here's some rehearsal footage of Shannen, Niecy Nash, Evan Lysacek and Chad Ochocinco.

Now that you've seen nearly all of the contenders, who is your money on to win?

Don't miss much more DWTS scoop weeknights starting at 7 p.m. on E! News and The Daily 10, and stay logged into Watch With Kristin for weekly updates.

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Donald Trump Fixing the Economy, One Apprentice at a Time

2010-03-17T23:33:00.001-07:00

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The national unemployment rate is huuuge, and there's at least one man who's confident he can fix that.

Donald Trump and producer Mark Burnett revealed Wednesday that the next installment of The Apprentice will feature 14 contestants, ranging from recent college grads to out-of-work professionals, who have been affected by the economic downturn.

Fine, so long as there's no more Omarosa.

"I am very excited to return to the original premise of The Apprentice," said Trump, who hasn't presided over a noncelebrity version of the show since 2007.

"We've got to do something about the economy, and this is a terrific way to provide jobs as well as business lessons along the way. NBC, Mark Burnett and I hope this economic downturn can begin a turnaround, and we'll do our best with The Apprentice to see that it starts happening. I'm proud to be putting people back to work, and to [be] positively changing the psychology of America."

But while the winner will be hired by one of Trump's companies, as usual, the castoffs will hear more than "you're fired" this time around.

"Instead of just sending them off in a cab, I'm going to sit and talk to them about their future, give them a little advice," Trump promised.

Your country thanks you, Mr. Trump.

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Tiger Woods Joins Letterman, Clinton in South Park Battle Against Alien Sex Fiends

2010-03-17T23:32:00.001-07:00

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In a very special South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone's topical toon returns for its 14th season to pose the question: What could be causing rich, successful men to seek sexual favors from women who are not their wives?

The only plausible answer: Alien wizards!

As some seriously deluded South Park scientists create a test to isolate sexual addicts, the President Obama-led government aims to learn what could be wreaking havoc upon our nation's men—including an imagined celebrity support group featuring toon versions of Charlie Sheen, Bill Clinton, David Letterman, Tiger Woods and more—before nailing the alien sex fiend behind all this nonsense.

You get all that, plus the most awesome golf video game ever.

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Arrest Made in Drug Ring Case Linked to Corey Haim's Illegal Painkiller Prescription

2010-03-17T05:44:00.003-07:00

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While Corey Haim's mom was making funeral plans, authorities were busting a suspect who may have had something to do with the actor getting an illegal prescription for a powerful painkiller.

The California Attorney General's Office confirmed to E! News Tuesday that an arrest had been made in connection with its ongoing investigation into a prescription-drug ring linked to Haim's death last week.

Agents discovered records in a state database that indicated an illegal Rx for OxyContin had been written for the Lucas star on one of the fake prescription pads the suspected drug ring is accused of selling on the street after fraudulently purchasing them from legal vendors.

Four undisclosed prescriptions were found in Haim's home after his sudden death March 10. Authorities first reported it as a probable overdose, but the medical examiner is remaining mum on the official cause of death pending toxicology tests.

About 200 people packed a Toronto chapel today to pay their respects to Haim at a private funeral.

—Reporting by Whitney English and Lindsay Miller

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Britney Spears Back to the Circus of Single Life

2010-03-17T05:44:00.001-07:00

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Britney Spears is once again a solo artist.

The 28-year-old pop princess and her talent-agent boyfriend Jason Trawick called it quits at the end of February after about a year of dating, a source exclusively tells E! News.

"They were fighting a lot and have not been getting along," the source says.

William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, where Trawick plies his trade, confirmed Tuesday that the 38-year-old agent is still representing Spears. A rep for the blond-again Circus star has not yet responded to a request for comment.

Meanwhile, this isn't the first time the business-and-pleasure-mixing duo have required some time apart.

Spears and Trawick cooled off over the holidays in December, but rekindled the flame in time to attend the Grammys together on Jan. 31, where Spears was nominated for Best Dance Recording for "Womanizer."

They were last seen in public together on Valentine's Day at a McDonald's drive-thru in L.A.

"They both just needed to take a break from each other," the source says. "It wasn't working out."

Just as it wasn't the other time they split up within the last three months, but, as our insider says, reconciliation remains on the table.

(Originally published March 16, 2010, at 3:45 p.m. PT)

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Jerseylicious: Sneak a Peek at the Series Premiere

2010-03-15T22:22:00.003-07:00

If we've learned anything about New Jersey, it's that it's all about the hair.

And the Style Network's new reality series Jerseylicious show you just who is doing those gigantic hair 'dos. Set in the fast-moving Gatsby beauty salon, the series promises thrills and spills, break-ups and make-up and, as as this teased-up teaser reveals, "class versus trash" (or rather "clayass versus trayash").

The series premieres Sunday, March 21st at 10 p.m. on the Style Network, but for you, we're gonna make an exception. You can check out the series premiere here on E! Online beginning Wednesday at 9 a.m. PT.

Think you've seen all that Jersey has to offer? Think again.

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Want to get to know the Jerseylicious cast? Check 'em out here.

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Spoiler Chat: Finn's and Puck's New Lovers on Glee "Will Shock You"

2010-03-15T22:22:00.001-07:00

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If you're a fan of any of the possible Glee couplings pictured above—Puckleberry, Fichel, Quck or Fu...er, never mind—you might wanna sit down for this.

Puck (Mark Salling) and Finn (Cory Monteith) are both getting new love interests when Fox's Glee returns on April 13. "Finn's love interest is pretty shocking!" Cory himself teases. And boss Ryan Murphy revealed to me Puck's new girl, who is pretty surprising too!

Plus, we have the latest on those other shows you love like The Office, Lost, Ugly Betty and 90210!

Francesca: Will Life Unexpected and One Tree Hill get another season? Please say yes!

I'm hearing both are still undecided, but stand a better chance than some other on-the-bubble CW shows at this time. So keep the faith! We'll be launching our annual Save One Show campaign soon to give you a chance to help them. Stay tuned.

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Marlene in Boston: I am loving all the Glee scoop and can't believe Neil Patrick Harris is going to be making out with _____! Any more Glee scoop?
Yes, if you missed that news about NPH making out with a certain awesome someone on Glee, check out that exclusive scoop right here. As for the others, check out the video interviews from Saturday night's Paley Festival event below, in which we learn that Will Schuester is so not settling down (boo!) but he does kiss Emma (yay!), and the latest on Artie and Tina from Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina): "There's a resolve to be had and fans will definitely be encouraged by Team Artina's relationship—hopefully a little longer-lived than what you got in the first 13." But the most interesting tease comes from Cory Monteith in the video clip above, that "Finn's new love interest will shock you." Any guesses? (My money's on Mrs. Schuester, aka Jessalyn Gilsig.) And if you want to know who Puck will be hooking up with, read down to the Spoiler Section below.

P.S. I have to confess I am totally Team Finn after this particular meet-up with Cory Monteith. He is, as the kids would say, "dreamy." Or, as this married mother of one would say, "nice to work with in a strictly professional manner." Hee. Honestly, though, very nice guy.

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(And here's Matthew Morrison talking about Mr. Schue slutting it up and dancing with Justin Timberlake in case you missed it earlier!)

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Mikey in Houston, Texas: Are there any other big musician tribute episodes ahead on Glee?
Ryan Murphy's not planning any more Madonna-esque eps of Glee this season, but there will be some serious tributes to great musicians—including Lady Gaga—in the coming months. "We're doing a tribute to Steve Perry in the finale—not a full tribute, but definitely bowing at their feet."

Christie in Ojai, Calif.: Any scoop on the new Bachelorette, Ali?
Just that her former Bachelor beau Jake Pavelka (coming soon to Dancing with the Stars, god help us all) is 100 percent supportive. "Ali's a really sweet girl," Jake tells us. "The greatest thing about Ali is she went through The Bachelor, and then being invited back as The Bachelorette you grow and mature—she is ready to find that guy, and she will."

Lisa in Highland, Calif.: Hey Kristin, are you pulling for anyone in particular on Dancing with the Stars this season?
Hmmm, I can't say I'm necessarily rooting for Jake Pavelka, but based on what he tells us, he might actually be a dancin' fool. "I'm not a flexible guy. Chelsie Hightower turns herself into a pretzel; I can't even touch my toes." But, says Jake, "I can mambo, salsa, cha cha, meringue, foxtrot and tango—basic steps." No word yet on the true dance of romance, the Macarena.

Kenny in Wyo.: Any fun stuff from the final episode of Scrubs?
The series finale definitely delivers a proper send-off for the newbies we've grown to love, plus some fun with the original Scrubbers, too. The best part? Turk (Donald Faison) takes on an unlikely protégé in Dave Franco's Cole. It's not as good as Scrubs' original bromance, but it'll do.

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Joie in Charleston, S.C.: I loved that Puckleberry news this weekend, but are Puck and Rachel seriously going to be together again?
My educated guess? No, not seriously. "My new favorite thing is making Puck a player," Ryan Murphy told me. "He's got Quinn knocked up, but he's dating everybody—including Mercedes." Yep, you read that correctly! Mercedes and Puck! It's about time she got her hands on a straight boy, right? (Note to Puck: Watch the windows on your car.) As for Finn and Rachel, I can tell you that he'll have stronger feelings for her than she does for him by the end of the first episode. Nutty, right? But it's for a very good reason.

Maddie in San Diego: Can you spill anything else on the Glee spring premiere?
How can I emphasize just how wonderful Jonathan Groff is opposite Lea Michele? These two have such crazy chemistry you'll literally squeal. "Rachel meets her match with Jesse St. James," Jonathan tells us. "I'm in the back nine, not all of them but sprinkled throughout." Let me tell you, we need to start the campaign now to keep this guy on the show.

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Wendee in Beaumont, Calif.: With Izzie off Grey's Anatomy, I'd love some news on my favorite couple, Arizona and Callie.
Unfortunately, the honeymoon phase can't last forever, not even for Callie and Arizona. In the coming weeks, the lovebirds will face an uncertain future when they realize their long-term plans of coupledom differ a bit. (Don't worry, all will be A-OK!)

Maureen in Baker, Nev.: Waiting for a new episode of Vampire Diaries is the worst. Can you help me pass the time with some scoop?
We're about to become very familiar with a creepy new vampire, says show runner Julie Plec. "We'll meet Harper, the character coming out of the tomb in the last episode that aired, and follow him on his journey as he sets up shop in Mystic Falls and who he sets up shop with." As for Damon and Stefan, Kevin Williamson says, "They're going to find some common ground and build from there." Unfortunately, their distressed brotherhood won't work itself out overnight. But they've got time, right? They're vampires!

Jackie in Seattle: I love that David Anders just jumps from one of my favorite shows to the next. What do you know about his character on Vampire Diaries?
As always, David Anders brings the bad. "He surfaces when it comes time to sell [Jeremy and Elena's] dad's doctor's office, but he's [really] there because he wants something and he'll fight to the finish to get it," says Kevin. And speaking of Jeremy, tough times are ahead for the brainwashed brother as he continues to unravel the truth about vamps in Mystic Falls. "Jeremy's storyline is a big storyline and takes him to a really dark place," Julie tells me. David's character will also serve as a guide on Jeremy's journey.

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Cody in Brooklyn, N.Y.: I'm still hoping Locke-Locke will come alive on the island and Un-Locke, if you will, is a goner. Any insight?
Carlton Cuse, take it away: "We've said dead is dead and we're not really going to go back on the rules, [but] I will say that there are surprises in store at the end of the series." That's what the Lost mastermind told us when I asked that exact question, and I predict they have something up their genius little sleeves!

Judy: Does Sawyer's daughter Clementine (the one he had with Cassidy) exist even in the alt universe?

Not that I know. From what I've heard Sawyer is pretty lonesome.

Monica in Rhode Island: Ugly Betty scoop please! What's in store for the end?
I'm still hearing Betty will probably end up solo, and in a far-off land. Let's get Chris Gorham and Freddy Rodriguez to storm the set, shall we?! Also, this week's episode has a big first: Justin's first kiss, with a boy! It's a pretty cute storyline that involves both boys thinking they like a girl and, well, obviously things take a turn. Sources tell me Wilhelmina is planning to take over everything, so she's very much back to her wicked ways, and that will continue in the coming episodes. And Betty calls the orthodontist this week, and you know that can only mean one thing: Her insurance is valid! Oh, and she's gonna get those braces off, too. Pretty Betty, here we come.

Janelle in Portland, Ore.: Community, please.
If you loved the beginning of Community with loads of Troy and Pierce time, you'll love the end of the season, too. "There's a lot with Chevy [Chase] coming up," a tight-lipped Donald Glover tells us. "I can't say much, but I'll be with Chevy a lot. It's like the Lost [storyline] of Community, and it definitely plays into the finale." We're a little confused, but totally on board. Plus, Lee Majors pops up this week to up Jeff's cool factor just a teensy bit.

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Wendell: I'm obsessed with 90210! What's going to happen with Jasper and Annie?
What's going to happen is Jasper's going to get creepier and creepier. In totally unrelated news, Dixon's family car is stolen—I wonder who could possibly be responsible for that?

Katie from Quincy, Ill.: FlashForward is finally returning! I need info. Now!
How dare you take that tone with me! OK, you can. If you're behind on FlashForward, make sure you tune in Tuesday for a recap of the first half of the season. As for what answers lie ahead in the new episodes starting Thursday, let's go to John Cho, yes? "You'll find out whether Demetri dies or not," he tells us in an on-set interview. And that dude in the stadium? "The identity of that person is finally being told in the second half of the season," John spills. Hooray! Is it Desmond? Oh wait, wrong show.

Shannon in Montpelier, Vt.: I'm in dire need of some Brothers & Sisters news. Tell me you've got some.
Can't the Walkers all just get along? Actually, maybe so! Nora and Tommy will soon make major strides in repairing their relationship. Luc, on the other hand, has bigger fish to fry—namely deportation.

Kira in Oahu, Hawaii: I'm already such a huge fan of Parenthood. What's next for the Bravermans?
The stay-at-home mama drama storyline between Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger and Erinn Hayes' characters continues for a while and it gets ugly. "It ends up being a real issue for the next several episodes of the show," Sam tells me. But Erika says Julia is really trying to change. "Julia's failing, but she's learning to adapt socially just in the family dynamic. But she's got work to do."

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Belinda in N.C.: Anything on Jim Parsons or The Big Bang Theory?
And the Sheldon-Wil Wheaton showdown will be…bowling! Sadly, geeklovers, we just don't anticipate Sheldon besting his nemesis this time around, either.

Camille in Toronto: Are Jules and Grayson ever going to get together on Cougar Town?
Good news, Cougar lovers! Show runner Bill Lawrence hates playing those silly love games and promises he'll deliver on some Jules-Grayson love soon. "One of the things I enjoy doing is blowing up things earlier than people expect," he tells me. "When shows do will-they, won't-they stuff, I always like to get a handle on that early. So there's a lot of inner couple connection and romance [coming up]."

Maya in Salt Lake City, Utah: I'm so in love with Modern Family! What's coming up with that wacky family?
Mitchell's going to start working on manning up, so to speak, Cam's going to meddle—yet again—-in someone's marital woes and Jay will face off with Manny—and Gloria!—in a battle of the brains.

Are Dwight and Angela really going to have a baby on The Office?
Say it ain't so! That articulately planned-out baby pact between Dwight and Angela on The Office may never see the light of day. And surprisingly, Dwight is actually the offspring halter, not the haltee. Fingers crossed this means he's finally coming to terms with his deep-seated Dwangela desires.

Benjamin in Gainsville, Fla.: Is there any fun stuff in the works on Parks and Recreation?
The employees of Pawnee's Parks and Recreation department are going to do their darnedest to treat office punching bag Jerry a little nicer after he's mugged. Unfortunately, this venture proves unsuccessful. Elsewhere, Mark and Ann will continue to drift apart, making room for newcomers Adam Scott and Rob Lowe.

Gina from Los Gatos, Calif: I'm so happy Nurse Jackie is coming back. What's in store for the premiere episode?
The first season-two episode of Nurse Jackie picks up a few months after the end of season one. Jackie (Edie Falco) is trying to find normalcy with her hubby and kids, but the narcotic shortage and the newly sober Sam (Arjun Gupta) being rehired kind of put a damper on that. While we're on the subject of the past, I should mention that Jackie sees the return of an old friend to the hospital. And I got to say, this person does not come back in the healthiest way possible.

Leigh from Austin, Texas: After In Plain Sight's intense season-two cliffhanger, Mary's going to come to her senses and finally hook up with Marshall, right?
Hot, hilarious and heartbroken, Marshall (Fred Weller) deserves some happiness after Mary's (Mary McCormack) nearly fatal shooting on the In Plain Sight season-two cliffhanger—but when we see Mary nekkid at the end of season three's March 31 premiere, she's in bed with Raphe (Cristián de la Fuente). With Mary recovering and her shooter apprehended, her relationship with Marshall will return to strictly BFF status for the foreseeable future. At least sis Brandi (Nichole Hiltz) is still dating good-guy Peter (Joshua Malina)—let's hope her secrecy regarding some mysterious phone calls (from her and Mary's father?!) doesn't jeopardize their relationship. The first episode also sets the stage for Jinx's (Lesley Ann Warren) departure.

—Additional reporting by Megan Masters, Drusilla Moorhouse and Jenna Mullins

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David Schwimmer Engaged!

2010-03-15T08:17:00.003-07:00

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From Friends to fiancé.

Leaving bachelorhood behind him, David Schwimmer is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Zoe Buckman, according to Entertainment Weekly.

The actor, 43, best known as Dr. Ross Gellar, and Buckman, a 24-year-old British photographer, reportedly met in 2007 when he was working in London on Run Fatboy Run, his feature film directorial debut.

It will be the first marriage for both. Before he found love with Buckman and decided to settle down, Schwimmer previously dated "Torn" singer Natalie Imbruglia and actress Mili Avital among others.

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Sources Confirm: Katherine Heigl Is Leaving Grey's Anatomy

2010-03-15T08:17:00.001-07:00

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She's done.

This is what well-placed sources close to Grey's Anatomy tell me about Katherine Heigl, after the news broke that the starlet was "almost" gone from the series.

So why is she leaving? And how will her character Izzie Stevens be written out? Here's the scoop:

According to insiders at ABC and Grey's Anatomy, Katherine Heigl has been asking to leave Grey's Anatomy for close to three years now, and she finally got what she wanted last week when Grey's boss Shonda Rhimes and the higher-ups at ABC agreed to let her out of her contract.

"She's leaving the show," one ABC insider tells me. "She wants to do movies."

According to one of Heigl's coworkers on the Grey's set, things got "pretty miserable" for all parties involved and "they [the producers] decided to let her leave."

The show's ABC rep has no comment, and Heigl just parted ways with her personal publicist.

I'm told it is unlikely that Katherine will return to the Grey's set at all this season, and Shonda's writing staff is still determining how to handle her departure in the storyline. (They faced a similar dilemma a few years ago when Isaiah Washington left the series.) It hasn't been decided yet if it will be left open for her character to return.

Insiders confirm EW's report that Katherine was scheduled to return to the Grey's set two weeks ago, after taking maternity leave with her newly adopted daughter and also shooting a movie. However, she has not been back.

Last season, word spread that Heigl had asked to be let out of her contract, along with her good friend T.R. Knight, which led to last May's brilliantly executed season-finale cliffhanger in which both characters appeared to be dead. (It was revealed in the fall premiere that Katherine's Izzie survived.)

I ran into T.R. himself Saturday night at an L.A. restaurant (he ate dinner at the table next to me with a friend) and T.R. said of his current life (after Grey's): "Things are good. I'm happy."

He looked it. While T.R. has stopped dying his hair dark for the role of George O'Malley (and looks pretty great with lighter locks and a beard), Katherine appears to have nabbed up that dye bottle and went darker last week, as you can see in the photo above. Maybe it's all some kind of cathartic/celebratory Grey's breakup process?

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Kendra: Baby Weight Blues

2010-03-14T23:13:00.019-07:00

Kendra is ready to shed her baby weight--but will a sauna suit do the trick? See what Hank thinks of her new look.
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Paps end Lindsay�"s party

2010-03-14T23:13:00.017-07:00

Lindsay Lohan has admitted that it is the paparazzi in L.A. who have ultimately curbed her partying excesses because they're too "aggressive" and she can no longer enjoy a night out.

The Mean Girls actress was once one of the most well-known party girls in Tinseltown but she now prefers a night at home to clubbing because she's terrified of the paps.

She explains, "Out in L.A. places have closed that I would have gone to with friends and different people. It's different now. I don't go out in L.A. that much. It's really scary there."

Instead, Lohan has taken to hitting the town in her adopted London: "In London, it's a bit easier. I've been walking here - which I don't really get to do in L.A. You have to drive everywhere.

"The paparazzi get really aggressive when they're chasing you, and it's really scary. So I usually end up at home."

Well… if they keep Lindsay from going too wild then maybe the paps do serve a positive role in the life of an L.A. celebrity!

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Bitch-Back! Ren�e and Bradley Still Going Strong?

2010-03-14T23:13:00.015-07:00

Dear Ted: I had a very random�but welcome�dream last night that Bradley Cooper and I were involved in a steamy affair. He seems to stay under the radar. Has he ever been the...

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Has Lady Gaga Gone Too Far?

2010-03-14T23:13:00.013-07:00

We're totally nutso for Lady Gaga's "Telephone" music video, costarring superdiva Beyonc�. The video sparked some controversy over its subject matter: prison, murder,...

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Madge to work with Lourdes!

2010-03-14T23:13:00.011-07:00

Madonna has teamed up with her teenage daughter to create a fashion line for young women.

Madge is launching her own style empire, called MG Icon, and she is making her first venture, a juniors line, a family affair by inviting 13-year-old Lourdes to help her create the designs. The new brand will hit shelves at U.S. department store chain Macy's in August and will include clothing, footwear and accessories. Madonna will add beauty and fragrance products to the Material Girl range next year.

A statement from Madonna reads, "Joining forces with Iconix to bring my fashion ideas to consumers is very exciting for me. I look forward to working... to create and translate my vision and ideas for MG Icon."

Madonna has previously designed a 2007 fashion line for high street retailer H&M. She was due to team up with Los Angeles-based fashion mogul Christian Audigier last year but pulled out of plans at the last minute.

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Beckham tears Achilles�", will miss World Cup

2010-03-14T23:13:00.009-07:00

David Beckham's bid to become the first English player to appear in four World Cups is almost certainly over after he tore his left Achilles' tendon while playing in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.

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Joan Hearts Kristen, Cherie's Way Into Dakota

2010-03-14T23:13:00.007-07:00

Our early fab word on The Runaways is in, but is the news just as good regarding how Joan Jett and Cherie Currie feel about Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning playing them?Kristen,...

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