Ok! Magazine tries to turn it around

Ok! magazine has decided to put the famous Britney Spears Meltdown dress up for online auction. Any proceeds from the dress sale will benefit MADD ( Mother's Against Drunk Driving). It looks as though the dress comes complete with mustard and grease stains, isn't that just what you have always wanted for your next special occasion. The dress is from Versace's Spring 2007 collection.

Bad Girl Rapper Gets Busted

Rap songstress Lil Kim was caught last night driving her Lamborghini around the neighborhood without tags or a valid driver's license. As she was going to get some gas, cops saw the car and detained Kim, until her lawyer was able to come pick her up and drive the car home. It is not known at this time whether or not Kim will be charged for driving without a license.

Mama Britney: The Habitual Bum-Flasher

Oops, she's done it again. Oh man, as if we haven't seen enough of Britney Spears, she shocks us with a (yet another) display of her bare bottom! But this time, it's means so much worse for the pop princess!

Spear's and ex-hubby Kevin Federline have been caught up in an ugly custody battle over their two young sons. This picture was taken of Spears just recently! Wouldn't you think that she'd want to start cleaning up her act if she may have her kids taken away from her?

Spears faces allegations of child abuse and looming witnesses that can testify about her nutty behavior and unfit parenting skills. Brit Brit needs to get that act together and make the comeback we've all been waiting for soon!

Poor Becks!

Our favorite L.A. Galaxy star went down for the count, as they say, during his game on Wednesday against C.F. Pachuca in California. No, he wasn't knocked out, but did suffer an injury!

David Beckham and his teammates lost 4-3 after Beckham left the game with a sprained knee. Poor "Mr. Golden Balls" had been playing with a weary ankle injury that has kept him off the field since he joined the team on July 13. Now, with a sprained knee, Beckham faces some tests and scans to see if he'll be benched. He is not having the best luck these days on the field, but he is still so pretty to stare at, right?

Lauren Conrad's Upcoming Fashion Line

The Hills star, Lauren Conrad, seems to be very excited these days! She has not only scored record audiences with her MTV reality show but is also releasing a 44 piece spring collection of her favorite fashion designs. Lauren, 21, has said she has always dreamed of making her own fashion line. She sure is a busy gal! Who knew Laguna Beach would bring her all this success way back when?

Conrad (who has littered the tabloids with stories about her vicious friendship with ex-best friend, Heidi Montag) is finally getting some good press over this fashion investment. I wonder what Heidi thinks?! Her line drops September 15 and can be found at www.shoplaurenconrad.com.

CBGB Founder Dies @ 75

Hilly Kristal died at the age of seventy-five due to complications from lung cancer on August 28, 2007. The founder of legendary punk club CBGB was born in Manhattan in 1932 and moved with his to Hightstown, N.J as a child. Since its creation, CBGB has reached iconic status throughout the punk music scene. He has made a great contribution to the music world! Kristal is survived by a daughter, a son and two grandchildren.

Dancing with the Stars competitors

ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars is returning September 24 with a whole new group of A-listers (or D-listers, in the case of several contestants).

The competitors are:
Wayne Newton (singer/entertainer)
Marie Osmond (singer, actress, QVC host)
Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills, 90210)
Sabrina Bryan (Cheetah Girls)
Mel B. (Spice Girls)
Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman)
Hélio Castroneves (two-time Indy 500 champ)
Mark Cuban (dot com billionaire, Dallas Mavericks owner)
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (pro boxer)
Cameron Mathison (All My Children)
Josie Maran (Sports Illustrated swimsuit model)
Albert Reed (ex-surfer, Abercrombie & Fitch model)

The group ranges in age from 22 to 65, and it includes those with some dance experience and those with none. It should be an interesting season- do you have any pre-season guesses as to who will succeed Apolo Anton Ohno, last year's champ?

2007 Teen Choice Award Winners

Nick Cannon and Hilary Duff hosted the 2007 Teen Choice Awards Sunday night where they awarded surfboards to fan favorites in a number of categories. The casts of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and High School Musical 2 were big winners. See a complete list of surfboard recipients below.

Choice Movie, Action Adventure – “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”
Choice Movie, Drama – “The Pursuit of Happyness”
Choice Movie Actor, Drama – Will Smith ("The Pursuit of Happyness")
Choice Movie Actor, Action Adventure – Johnny Depp
Choice Movie Actress, Action Adventure – Keira Knightley ("Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End")
Choice Movie Actress, Comedy – Sophia Bush ("John Tucker Must Die")
Choice Movie Actor, Horror/Thiller – Shia LaBeouf ("Disturbia")
Choice Movie Actress, Horror/Thiller – Sophia Bush ("The Hitcher")
Choice Movie Actress, Drama – Jennifer Hudson ("Dreamgirls")
Choice Movie Villain – Bill Nighy ("Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End")
Choice Movie Hissy Fit – Ryan Seacrest ("Knocked Up")
Choice Movie Breakout, Male – Shia LeBeouf
Choice Movie Breakout, Female – Sophia Bush
Choice Movie Dance – Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan ("Step Up")
Choice Movie Chemistry – Will Smith and Jayden Smith ("The Pursuit of Happyness")
Choice Movie Scream – Steve Carell ("Evan Almighty")

Choice TV Movie – “High School Musical 2”
Choice TV Show, Comedy – “Hannah Montana”
Choice TV Show, Reality/Variety – AMERICAN IDOL
Choice TV Actor, Comedy – Steve Carell ("The Office")
Choice TV Actress, Comedy – Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana")
Choice TV Breakout – America Ferrera ("Ugly Betty")
Choice TV Male Reality/Variety Star – Sanjaya (AMERICAN IDOL)
Choice TV Female Reality/Variety Star – Lauren Conrad ("The Hills")

Choice Music Single – “Girlfriend,” Avril Lavigne
Choice Music Male Artist – Justin Timberlake
Choice Music Female Artist – Fergie
Choice Music Rap Artist – Timbaland
Choice Music R&B Artist – Rihanna
Choice Music Breakout Artist, Female – Vanessa Hudgens
Choice Music Breakout Artist, Male – Akon
Choice Music Love Song – “With Love,” Hilary Duff
Choice Music R&B Track – “Beautiful Girls,” Sean Kingston
Choice Music Payback Track – “What Goes Around...Comes Around,” Justin Timberlake

Choice Male Hottie – Zac Efron
Choice Female Hottie – Jessica Alba
Choice Comedian – Dane Cook
Choice Summer Movie, Comedy/Musical – “Hairspray”
Choice Summer Artist – Miley Cyrus
Choice V Cast Video – “The Hills”
Choice Song of the Summer – “Hey There Delilah,” Plain White T’s
Choice TV Show of the Summer – “Degrassi”

Is Britney abusing her kids?

Popular website TMZ.com has reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services is conducting an investigation into allegations that Britney Spears has abused her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.

In other Britney news, lawyers for the singer and ex Kevin Federline had an unscheduled hearing Monday morning regarding custody of the kids. Dennis Wasser, the father of Spears's attorney Laura Wasser, reportedly asked for a continuance in the custody battle, but it is unknown if the request was granted. Another hearing has been scheduled for September 17.

Finally, Spears was pulled over in L.A. this weekend for speeding, but got off with a warning after she told police she was trying to avoid the paparazzi who were tailing her.

Owen Wilson suicide attempt

Owen Wilson was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Sunday due to a purported suicide attempt.

Santa Monica police officers arrived at Wilson's Santa Monica home just after noon on Sunday after receiving a "medical assistance call." He was transported and is being treated at the hospital.

A hospital spokesperson told Extra on Monday that Wilson is in "good condition."

Later reports indicate that brother Andrew found Wilson after he slit his wrists and overdosed on pills, then called 911. Wilson's parents and two brothers, Andrew and Luke, were seen at the hospital. They have not verified that Wilson is being treated for a suicide attempt.

Wilson later released a statement saying, "I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time."

Wilson's latest movie, The Darjeeling Limited, is due in theaters this fall. He had just split from actress Kate Hudson, who is now in a relationship with Dax Shepard.

Party girls in pinstripes

You know something's wrong with the justice system when Paris Hilton serves 23 days in jail for driving on a suspended license, but Lindsay Lohan is only sentenced to 1 day for DUI and drug charges.

Not to be outdone, though, is Nicole Richie, who was sentenced to 90 hours for driving under the influence of drugs but was in and out in 82 minutes. The pregnant celebutante checked into a jail in Lynwood County, Calif. (the same place Hilton served her time) at 3:15 Thursday afternoon, and she was released by 4:37. In a statement, the sheriff's department noted that those charged with 30 days or fewer for nonviolent crimes are usually released in 12 hours due to overcrowding. There was no explanation as to why Richie didn't even stay that long.

A few hours before Richie's big house stopover, Lindsay Lohan reached a plea deal for her 7 misdemeanor charges stemming from her 2 driving incidents. Lohan will serve 1 day in jail, do 10 days of community service, complete a drug treatment program, an 18-month alcohol education program, pay a hefty fine and participate in a 3-day coroner program where she'll visit a morgue and talk to victims of drunk drivers.

Lohan has until January 18, 2008 to complete the terms of her plea bargain, and if she violates her probation, she could face up to a year in jail for each DUI and cocaine charge, as well as 90 days for reckless driving. If she receives another DUI, she will be required to serve 120 days in prison.

In a statement released by publicist Leslie Sloane Zelnik, Lohan said she was ashamed of her actions. "I broke the law and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case."

She blamed her actions on her addictions, for which she is being treated at Cirque Lodge in Utah - which will satisfy her plea bargain's mandatory completion of a drug treatment program. "It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs," Lohan admitted in the statement.

"I very much want to be healthy and gain control of my life and career and have asked for medical help in doing so. I am taking these steps to improve my life," she added. "Luckily, I am not alone in my daily struggle, and I know that people like me have succeeded. Maybe with time it will become easier. I hope so."

There's no word yet on when she will serve her prison sentence, but based on Nicole Richie's actual jail time, she'll probably show up and leave in 20 minutes.

Linds charged with 7 misdemeanors

Lindsay Lohan was charged with seven misdemeanors on Thursday stemming from a pair of traffic incidents from earlier in the summer.

She avoided felony charges of drug possession because tests indicated less than the necessary .05 grams of cocaine to warrant them.

Lohan was charged with two counts each of DUI, driving with a blood-alcohol level above .08 percent and being under the influence of cocaine, as well as one count of reckless driving.

In California, one DUI can result in a maximum 6 month prison stay and a $1,000 fine, and a second DUI could lead to up to a year in jail. She faced up to three years if she had been charged and convicted of drug possession.

It's hard to tell how much time, if any, Lohan will serve. Paris Hilton recently spent 23 days in jail after driving on a suspended license when on probation for an alcohol-related reckless driving charge, whereas Nicole Richie was only ordered to 4 days in prison for a DUI, to be completed by the end of September.

But Lohan also faces lawsuits from the second accident, in which she allegedly hijacked an occupied car in order to follow her former assistant in a high-speed chase. A passenger in the assistent's car sued for assault and negligence.

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Baby News!

Actress Bridget Moynahan gave birth to a healthy baby boy today in Los Angeles! Moynahan has starred in films like I, Robot and Gray Matters. The father of the new baby, New England Quarterback, Tom Brady is Moynahan's ex. Brady was said to have been in the hospital at the time of birth. Nothing has been confirmed yet! The twosome split in December 2006 after three years of dating. Brady is currently dating Brazilian Victoria's Secret model Gisele Bundchen. This man has good luck dating gorgeous women, huh?

Zac Efron : Hollywood's New Teen Heartthrob!

Make way for the new teen hunk being found on every magazine cover and young girls' wall! Zac Efron seems to be the new Tom Cruise these days (well, the younger version)! The nineteen-year-old recently celebrated his successful role as Link Larkin in the box office hit Hairspray but struck big again in the RECORD BREAKING made-for-tv movie, High School Musical 2. Efron is also rumored to be in talks with execs to star in the remake of 1984's Footloose. Wow!

In addition to blossoming on the big screen and skyrocketing into celeb status, Zac's off-screen relationship with High School Musical co-star, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, has generated the name Zanessa. Since taking their relationship public, the lovebirds have been followed by the paps all over Hollywood. Things are definitely heating up for the singing duo!

Will Linds get off easy?

According to TMZ.com, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office may not charge Lindsay for three drug-related felonies in connection with her two recent arrests for drunk driving.

Two unidentified law enforcement sources told the popular website that Lohan will probably only be charged with two misdemeanor DUIs. She will face a minimum of four days of jail time if found guilty of both, whereas with the felony convictions she would have served up to three years.

"A public discussion of potential charges prior to a case being filed would be inappropriate and potentially unethical," district attorney spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said in response to queries. She noted that the DA's office has only received the first case, when Lohan crashed her car and fled the scene to go to the hospital in Beverly Hills this May. A "usable amount" of cocaine was found in her car. The office is still reportedly awaiting the case involving the Santa Monica drunken car chase that occurred in July, resulting in charges of cocaine possession, bringing a controlled substance into custody and driving on a suspended license. She was arrested for DUIs in both instances.

Extras injured on Tom Cruise's shoot

Eleven extras were injured Sunday evening on the set of Tom Cruise's latest film Valkyrie, a WWII movie about the most famous German assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler.

Police reported that the extras fell off a truck after a bolt came loose on the side panel during shooting scenes around the Finance Ministry in Berlin.

United Artists said that 10 of the extras required medical attention, and they claimed the truck was traveling less than 10 mph.

"No one suffered anything more serious than cuts and bruises, though one of the extras was kept in the hospital overnight for observation," United Artists representatives said in a statement.

Tom Cruise and the film director were not there at the time, and the accident will have no effect on the production schedule.

J.K. Rowling back at it?

Here's possible good news for those going through Harry Potter withdrawal:

Author J.K. Rowling has been spotted writing a detective novel in cafes in Scotland, according to one British newspaper. Rowling famously worked on the beloved Harry Potter books in Edinburgh cafes to save on heating bills before the series took off and she became an international phenomenon.

Rowling confirmed she plans to continue writing in an interview with the Associated Press last month.

"I'll do exactly what I did with Harry - I'll write what I really want to write," Rowling said.

No word yet on if these rumors have been substantiated and if/when eager readers can expect a new book.

Brit vs. K-Fed: Round 2

Not long after issuing a deposition subpoena to Britney Spears' friend Alli Sims, Kevin Federline's team of lawyers is at it again. This Saturday K-Fed's hard-hitting attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, served a subpoena to Promises, the rehab facility where Spears spent time earlier in the year.

Spears' former assistant Shannon Funk and her former bodyguard Daimon Shippen were also served papers this week in Federline's quest to gain sole custody of sons Sean Preston and Jayden James.

Jay-Z Hip-Hop's Top Cash King

Forbes' new list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings has Jay-Z at the top for 2006. And the results were reportedly tallied before the music mogul sold his Rocawear fashion label for $204 million.

Sean "Jay-Z" Carter, the CEO of Def Jam Recordings, made $34 million from his 11th album, Kingdom Come. He also racked up the Benjamins from his 40/40 Club sports-bar franchise, as well as numerous endorsements and a small stake in the New Jersey Nets.

Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, came in second place despite not releasing an album last year. His estimated 2006 earnings were $32 million and the result of several ventures, including his G-unit label, clothing line and videogames.

Sean "Diddy" Combs came in third place with earnings of $28 million from his Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, although his reps told Forbes magazine the number is actually higher.

Fourth through sixth place were producer and rapper Timbaland, Dr. Dre and Eminem.

Amy Winehouse Says " Yes" to rehab

British singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly checked into a rehab facility in England. Her publicist claims that the Ms. Winehouse needs to take care of some health related issues and would appreciate her privacy at this time. All of her touring commitments are put on hold for the time being.
But wait, as reported on TMZ.com Winehouse only completed 48 hours in rehab and was released by helicopter to go to London to receive a brain scan and of course bar hop.

Check out this video

Brit tells sons they were mistakes!

She's obviously no mom of the year, but Star Magazine has written an upcoming exposé about some of Britney Spears' more shocking parenting moves. Apparently three of the singer's former employees spilled the beans about Brit's less than stellar tricks.

These include giving Sean Preston and Jayden James caffeinated drinks, including coffee, letting them sit in soiled diapers until someone else changes them and keeping them up late so they will sleep in later in the morning.

One source even told Star Spears tried to whiten Sean's teeth with Crest Whitestrips! After he kept crying, Spears' threw the strips away and told him, "Fine, you'll just have ugly teeth then!"

The most damning revelation has to be this one from the unnamed source:
"When Britney is upset, she yells and screams at the boys and once told them, 'You were both mistakes!' She's called them 'burdens, a pain in the ass and the reason (your) father left,'" claims the source.

So is it any wonder that ex Kevin Federline is seeking primary custody of the boys? I never thought I'd say it, but Team Federline!

WWE wrestler Crush found dead

Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Brian Adams, who went by the name of Crush, was found dead today.

According to sources, his wife found him unconscious in bed and not breathing and called 911.

The Tampa Police Department stated they were unable to revive the wrestler and his cause of death has yet to be determined. An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday.

Crush was known for being a part of Demolition with fellow wrestlers Ax & Smash in the early 90s. He suffered a career-ending spinal injury in January 2003.

His death comes on the heels of that of WWE's Chris Benoit, who killed his wife and their son before committing suicide June 24.

Time's run out for TV mogul Merv Griffin

Entertainer and former TV talk-show and game-show host Merv Griffin passed away on Sunday at the age of 82.

He had apparently been suffering from prostate cancer and was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles about a month ago due to a relapse. He died overnight Saturday at the hospital.

Best known for creating popular shows "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune," Griffin began his career in the 1940s as a bandleader and singer.

In 1950, his Cockney-accented rendition of I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts earned him a Number 1 hit.

He launched a talk show in 1962 and it ran until 1986. He also launched "Jeopardy" in 1964, and over 40 years later it is still on the air and has been exported to networks around the world. "Wheel of Fortune" made its debut in 1975 and was recently extended to 2012.

Griffin was friends with numerous celebrities, including Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who credits the TV mogul with launching his career.

"Merv was an entertainment and business giant who excelled at whatever he put his mind to, and he will remain a legend in the hearts and minds of Californians forever," Schwarzenegger said.

"We became good friends, and Merv has always been a big part of my success."

Brit vs. K-Fed: Round 1

Britney Spears' pal Alli Sims was served with legal papers at 2:30 a.m. Sunday forcing her to testify about the singer's parenting skills.

Sims was leaving a party when Aaron Cohen of IMS-Security handed her a deposition subpoena from Mark Vincent Kaplan, lawyer for Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Federline filed for primary custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James last Wednesday. He is apparently worried about Spears' behavior and believes she is exposing their sons to "unnecessary risks."

Sims recently told People magazine that Britney is "a wonderful mom and she is so hands-on. ... Britney loves those babies to death. And they adore her."

Spears was also at the party with Sims, but apparently did not witness the serving of the papers.

Nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards have been announced. Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé both have seven nominations, Kanye West and Rihanna have five apiece and Amy Winehouse has three.

The VMAs will be September 9th, aired lived from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Performers include Timberlake, West, Rihanna and Winehouse, as well as a number of others.

Fans can vote for their favorite best new artist among Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Gym Class Heroes, Lily Allen and Pete Bjorn and John.

A full list of nominees is below.

Video of the Year
» Amy Winehouse: "Rehab"
» Beyoncé: "Irreplaceable"
» Justice: "D.A.N.C.E."
» Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ... "
» Kanye West: "Stronger"
» Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella"

Male Artist of the Year
» Akon: "Don't Matter," "I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg), "Smack That" (featuring Eminem)
» Kanye West: "Can't Tell Me Nothing," "Stronger," "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been" — DJ Premier remix, featuring Nas, KRS-One and Rakim)
» Justin Timberlake: "Let Me Talk To You/ My Love," "SexyBack" (featuring Timbaland), "What Goes Around ... "
» T.I.: "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)," "You Know What It Is" (featuring Wyclef Jean), "What You Know"
» Robin Thicke: "Can U Believe," "Lost Without U," "Wanna Love You Girl" (remix, featuring Busta Rhymes and Pharrell)

Female Artist of the Year
» Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
» Beyoncé: "Irreplaceable," "Beautiful Liar" (featuring Shakira)
» Fergie: "Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal)," "Glamorous" (featuring Ludacris), "Fergalicious" (featuring Will.I.Am)
» Nelly Furtado: "Maneater," "Say It Right"
» Rihanna: "Umbrella" (featuring Jay-Z)

Best New Artist
» Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
» Carrie Underwood: "Before He Cheats"
» Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
» Lily Allen: "Alfie," "Smile," "LDN"
» Peter Bjorn and John: "Young Folks"

Best Group
» Fall Out Boy: "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race," "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
» Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
» Linkin Park: "What I've Done"
» Maroon 5: "Makes Me Wonder"
» White Stripes: "Icky Thump"

Most Earthshattering Collaboration
» Akon (featuring Eminem): "Smack That"
» Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar"
» Justin Timberlake (featuring Timbaland): "SexyBack"
» Gwen Stefani (featuring Akon): "The Sweet Escape"
» U2 (featuring Green Day): "The Saints Are Coming"

Quadruple Threat of the Year
» Beyoncé
» Bono
» Jay-Z
» Justin Timberlake
» Kanye West

Monster Single of the Year
» Avril Lavigne: "Girlfriend"
» Daughtry: "Home"
» Fall Out Boy: "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
» Lil Mama: "Lip Gloss (No Music)"
» T-Pain (featuring Yung Joc): "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"
» Timbaland (featuring Keri Hilson, D.O.E. and Sebastian): "The Way I Are"
» MIMS: "This Is Why I'm Hot"
» Plain White T's: "Hey There, Delilah"
» Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella"
» Shop Boyz: "Party Like A Rock Star"

Best Director
» Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (director: Jake Nava)
» Christina Aguilera: "Candyman" (directors: Matthew Rolston and Christina Aguilera)
» Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ..." (director: Samuel Bayer)
» Kanye West: "Stronger" (director: Hype Williams)
» Linkin Park: "What I've Done" (director: Joseph Hahn)
» Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella" (director: Chris Applebaum)

Best Editing in a Video
» Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (editor: Jarett Figl)
» Gnarls Barkley: "Smiley Faces" (editor: Ken Mowe)
» Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ..." (editor: Hollee Singer)
» Kanye West: "Stronger" (editors: Peter Johnson and Corey Weisz)
» Linkin Park: "What I've Done" (editor: Igor Kovalik)

Best Choreography in a Video
» Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (choreographer: Frank Gatson)
» Chris Brown: "Wall To Wall" (choreographers: Rich & Tone and Flii Styles)
» Ciara: "Like A Boy" (choreographer: Jamaica Craft)
» Eve: "Tambourine" (choreographer: Tahesha Scott)
» Justin Timberlake: "My Love" (choreographer: Marty Kudelka)

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Austin City Limits, September 12-14, Austin, TX
Monterey Jazz Festival, September 21-23, Monterey, CA
San Francisco Blues Festival, September 28-30, San Francisco, CA
Echo Project Music Festival, October 12-14, Atlanta, GA
Voodoo Music Festival, October 27-28, New Orleans, LA
Bang Music Festival, November 9-11, Miami, FL
Phoenix Grand Prix, November 29-December 2, Phoenix, AZ

Usher marries!

Despite last week's last-minute wedding cancellation, Usher and pregnant girlfriend Tameka Foster reportedly got married in a lawyer's office last Friday.

The low-key private ceremony was a far cry from the lavish spectacle planned for July 29th, which was to take place at the Hamptons home of record executive L.A. Reid. The couple reportedly spent $10,000 on invitations alone, planned a performance by Robin Thicke and food by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Usher and his groomsmen were to wear Armani suits.

In attendance at the lawyer's office was Usher's mother and former manager Jonetta Patton, whose disapproval of Foster was purportedly a cause of the initial wedding cancellation. Rumors also claimed arguments about the wedding plans and a prenuptial agreement were also to blame. Foster told People magazine that all of the rumors are untrue, but she did confirm she was treated for a pregnancy-related medical scare but is now fine.

The baby is due in the fall and will be the first child for Usher. Foster has three children from a previous relationship.

For those excited fans

Check out this teaser trailer for the new Batman movie! It is very well done, be sure to catch the surprise at the end, look closely.

Identity Theft ring out to get celebrities

Check out this article found on TMZ.com. A Philadelphia area identity theft ring was preying on the likes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton, J.LO, and Whitney Houston just to name a few. The criminals were allegedly using post office change of address forms to have the celebrities mail forwarded to their homes and then stealing bank account and other personal information. It is scary how easy this really was..

John Mayer and Dave Matthews Band headline VT memorial concert

Virginia Tech University will hold a memorial concert on September 6th to honor the 27 students and five faculty members who were killed April 16th by gunman Seung Hui Cho.

Performers at the free show include Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Nas and country singer Phil Vasser.

"We're extremely grateful for the compassion and generosity of these artists who wished to create a very special event where our students, faculty and staff can come together to celebrate the spirit and resiliency of our university community as we begin a new academic year," Virginia Tech president Charles Steger said in a statement.

The concert will be a positive note for the beginning of the first semester following the tragic shooting.

"We have a profound respect for the incredible resolve and unwavering sense of hope the university community has shown and are honored to have the opportunity to share this evening with Virginia Tech," Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford said in a statement.

Two of the musicians are from areas near VT's Blacksburg campus. Dave Matthews' musical career began in Charlottesville and Vassar is from Lynchburg.

Lindsay bashes others when wasted

People obviously do a lot of dumb things and make comments they may not otherwise when they are drunk. Well, Lindsay Lohan is no exception, and seeing as how she is drunk more than the average person, I guess that means she puts her foot in her mouth more than the average person, as well.

A former "party pal" of Lohan told the National Enquirer "When Lindsay Lohan gets really wasted, she gets mean and arrogant and often backstabs her Hollywood competition."

Lohan brags that she is the greatest actress in the world, and she has made rude, inappropriate comments about a number of Tinseltown stars, including:

- Scarlett Johansson - "ugly, fat, and has no talent"
- Jessica Simpson - "can’t sing and is as dumb as (bleep)"
- Sienna Miller - "no talent crackhead"
- Keira Knightley - "flat, shallow, cardboard cutout of an actress"
- Jessica Biel - "phony, scheming joke of an actress"

But I guess those comments come as no surprise considering the lewd remarks she wrote about Johansson on a bathroom mirror in a club one time. Oh well, what else can you expect from a egotistical, immature crackhead?... oops... that must have been the alcohol talking.

Oh, how could you Tom?

Myspace friend of everyone Tom is not such a friendly guy. While exiting the X-games party the Myspace cofounder and his body guard were not very talkative or approachable. In fact his body guard struck a camera man outside the party. To quote TMZ.com, " I guess he just wanted some space".