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Apparently Brad and Angelina have found the perfect friend to teach their kids the Facts of Life: 80s TV star Mindy Cohn, who has become such a close friend to Brangelina that she is godmother to two of their their kids!

She has a diamond ring that the Jolie Pitt family gave to her, that is said to look very impressive on her finder. And she "visits [the Jolie-Pitts] wherever they go, and they pay for her airline ticket."

They met through Mindy's brother, so it is said, and have been close for years. I hope Tootie comes to visit sometimes too.

Mindy Cohn, Brangelina: Besties!
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Mindy Cohn, star of 80's sitcom Facts of Life, has recently been displaying a gorgeous diamond ring which, according to a source at Us, is utterly "unbelievable" and is described as "four or five carats." This inside information comes from a co-worker of Mindy's on TLC's What Not to Wear who says that, "She wears it on her right finger." It is said to be an eye popping solitaire with diamonds all around in a white gold setting. Where did this item of such magnificence come from? When the insider asked Mindy she replied, "'Brad and Angelina gave it to me.'" The source revealed that Mindy met Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt through Angelina's brother, James Haven, and said that they are "very close" and has "known Brad for years."

Mindy Cohn, Brangelina: Besties!

If someone told Amy Fisher was starting a film career you;d probably say "in what kind of film, an adult film?" And it turns out, you'd be right.

The infamous "Long Island Lolita" who made news with her affair with Joey Buttafuoco that led to a criminal end when she shot Joey's wife, is now taking her first official steps into the adult film industry. She used to say she would never do sex movies, but when a leaked sex tape with her husband came out and was a bit of a hit on DVD, she apparently changed her mind.

She has now signed on to do a series of three adult DVDs. Details are not available yet on what the movies will be about, but I'm sure producers are working on clever titles already.

Amy Fisher Film Career: Yep, THAT Kind Of Film
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Amy Fisher, who rose to international infamy in the early 1990s for shooting her married lover's wife in the face on the couple's doorstep, has transitioned from unwitting sex tape 'star' to actual full time porn star, the attempted murderess admits. Once dubbed the "Long Island Lolita," (and sporting an accent that even made my twelve-year-old self embarrassed to say I was from Long Island) Fisher vowed to Maury Povich back when her first tape hit that porn wouldn't become a habit:

Amy Fisher Film Career: Yep, THAT Kind Of Film

In today's "he doesn't deserve this" news, Jersey Shore's The Situation is being linked to Dancing With The Stars sex-symbol Karina Smirnoff!

Thankfully they are not linked romantically though. At least not yet. So far they are only dance partners on Dancing With The Stars, and Karina says she's surprised he hasn't worked his supposed magic on her yet.

Karina Smirnoff & The Situation VIDEO
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Karina Smirnoff may have a boyfriend, but she's surprised her lady-loving "Dancing with the Stars" partner, Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino, hasn't trotted out his trademark pick-up lines. "He hasn't hit on me! And I'm taking it as an insult," Karina joked with Access Hollywood Live's Kit Hoover on Thursday. "Like, what am I? A grenade?" VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 11 Premiere! In "Jersey Shore" speak, a grenade is a term for a woman who falls low on the attractive meter and while Karina definitely isn't a grenade, she revealed she and The Sitch keep it cool in the practice room because the two have a familial relationship.

Amy Fisher Film Career: Yep, THAT Kind Of Film

Whether UFOs exist has long been the territory of internet crackpots, or so we all thought.

But now a group of ex military officers is coming forward to say they believe UFOs really are real!

The officers reported that various bases, some of which have nuclear capabilities, have seen pulsating oval discs nearby, and say "What you have heard today is evidence of a phenomenon. It sounds fantastic, and it is fantastic." But they say it's true, and they believe aliens are tryin to study our nuclear technology.

Ex-Military Officers: UFOs Real!
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Armed with declassified documents and vivid details, a group of former Air Force officers gathered Monday to go public with an assertion they have kept mostly under wraps for decades: that UFOs visited the bases they were stationed at and caused nuclear-weapons systems to temporarily malfunction. The group, convened by UFO researcher Robert Hastings, came to the National Press Club in Washington to discuss their individual experiences and to urge a government that tried to ignore and silence them when they came forward years ago to finally come clean.

Ex-Military Officers: UFOs Real!

Tiny little Kelly Ripa always stays in tip-top shape, but she says if you ever saw her while she was working out you wouldn't think she looks so hot! And how we have the video to prove it.

See the link below for the clip of Regis & Kelly giving the details on her Peter Pan work out plan.

Kelly Ripa Working Out
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Kelly Ripa may be a fitness fanatic, but she swears she's not looking pretty as she works out. Last week on "Live! with Regis and Kelly," Ripa told guest co-host Bryant Gumbel that she looks like Peter Pan when working out. Ripa was discussing her workouts at SoulCycle, New York's cult spinning studio where she (along with many other celebrities) is a regular. "You would love it," she told Gumbel. "This is different [from cycling], this is really different, this is essentially yoga, weights, pilates, dancing all on a bike." Gumbel said he prefers to work out alone and said he was surprised that Ripa would work out in a group.

Kelly Ripa Working Out

After months of speculation about how TV star Gary Coleman died, the final word is in that it was not murder, and he died of the illnesses that he suffered through all his life.

The official findings by police and medical examiners found there was no foul play, and that his longtime partner had no role in his death. They determination was that "she did not push the Diff'rent Strokes star and said that she was cleared to make medical decisions on his behalf and only pulled him off life support after consulting with doctors."

gary coleman death: not murder
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The circumstances surrounding Gary Coleman's death were no doubt strange. But one thing's for sure: by official accounts, it was an accident, not murder. A spokeswoman for the Santaquin, Utah, police confirmed to E! News that detectives have closed their probe into the former child actor's death. Investigars sided with the county coroner, who determined he died of a brain hemorrhage after a fall in his Provo-area home. And there was no foul play. In doing so, authorities exonerated Coleman's ex-wife, Shannon Price, once and for all from suspicions that she may have tried to murder him for his money.

gary coleman death: not murder

As music fans all over the internet scramble for a good copy of "Don't Stop," the new Kanye Werst release, one of its co-stars has revealed some secrets about where the new MP3 came from, also available as a youtube video as seen in the article below.

According to Lupe Fiasco, "We went on the Glow in the Dark tour and it was just kinda like, maybe, maybe not, let's do a record, let's see ... so, 'Don't Stop' is kinda one of the records from that creative process a couple years ago, The song is two years old. I think 'Ye verse might be a little recent but I don't know."

Lupe Fiasco "Don't Stop"
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Between jetting around the world, finishing up an album, making a film and leaving a trail of headlines wherever he goes, Kanye West's commitment to releasing a free song every week until Christmas seems almost superhuman. However, it appears the MC got a head start on creating his latest G.O.O.D. Friday joint, "Don't Stop," a collaboration with Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco, who together make up the Child Rebel Soldier supergroup. MTV News chopped it up with Lupe a day after the track hit the Web and the Chicago lyricist revealed that "Don't Stop" is a holdover from the early days of CRS.

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We always see celebrities living "the life," having more money and luxury then we can dream of. But a lot of them used to work crappy jobs just like us, at one point in their lives. Wait til you see the odd first jobs thet your favorite celebs used to have! See below:

Evangeline Lilly from Lost used to be a flight attendant and says 'I did the job for one month and then I quit. I hated it so much. I didn't really get to see anywhere - I would go to Germany, and I'd be flying out the next morning. What's the point of that?' she asked. 'They tell you to buy your shoes two sizes too big because your feet are going to swell."

Celebs' Odd First Jobs
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From taming lions to serving burgers to cleaning chicken coops, these celebs had their fair share of odd first jobs. Check out the famous faces who have paid their dues before becoming a superstar and making the big bucks. For Jon Bon Jovi, Christmas plays a big part in the rocker's career history. For his first job, Bon Jovi crafted holiday decorations while living in New Jersey. He went on to work as a janitor at his cousin's recording studio in 1980, where he was asked to sing his first recording, a holiday song called 'R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'

Celebs' Odd First Jobs

America's sweetheart Taylor Swift doesn't seem like she would ever be in trouble with the law. But lo and behold she will soon have to bring her lawyers in to court to deal with a major lawsuit, claiming that her former manager got done wrong, even worse than Kanye West did to swift herself.

Swift has been a country music superstar ever since her first hit song in 2005, and continues to climb. See below for more details on the lawsuit:

Taylor Swift Sued!
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Taylor Swift's former manager Dan Dymtrow is suing for millions he claims to be owed in commissions for helping launch the career of the country star. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the legal wrangling dates back to 2007 when Dymtrow initially sued Taylor Swift and her parents, claiming they breached a management contract by paying him only $10,000. Dymtrow, who has also represented Britney Spears, signed Swift in April 2004, but stopped overseeing her career in July 2005, the year before she broke big with her single "Tim McGraw."

Taylor Swift Sued!

A terrible tragedy has come into the life of pop star Mika, as his sister has been in a serious accident and is now in critical condition.

His sister fell from a window ledge and and is now in critical condition, leaving Mika distraught beyond measure. "To say he's traumatised by this doesn't even come close. It's the stuff of nightmares. Paloma had surgery on her abdomen and legs - but she is critically ill. Mika is out of his mind with worry. No one really knows what happened. One minute Paloma was sitting on the window ledge, the next she had fallen on to the railings."

Mika Sister, Accident Details
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Mika's sister is in a critical condition after she fell from a window and was impaled on railings. Paloma Penniman, 28, reportedly lost her balance while she was sitting on a window ledge and plunged 50ft from her townhouse in the Kensington district of London at 5am on Sunday. Both her legs and her abdomen were impaled on railings.

Mika Sister, Accident Details

Here's the track list for Mariah's new Christmas album that she just announced! She is bringing lots of holiday cheer with classic songs even including the Charlie Brown christmas song. See the full list below!

1. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Intro)
2. Oh Santa!
3. O Little Town of Bethlehem / Little Drummer Boy Medley
4. Christmas Time Is In The Air Again
5. The First Noel / Born is the King (Interlude)
6. When Christmas Comes
7. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) / Housetop Celebration
8. Charlie Brown Christmas
9. O Come All Ye Faithful / Hallelujah Chorus feat. Patricia Carey
10. O Holy Night - Live from WPC in South Central Los Angeles
11. One Child
12. All I Want for Christmas is You - Extra Festive
13. Auld Lang Syne - The New Year's Anthem

Mariah Announces Christmas Album
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Christmas has come really early for Mariah Carey - she has announced plans to record a festive album for the 2010 holidays. Carey's "Merry Christmas" became one of the world's best-selling Yuletide albums of all time after it was released in 1994, and now the singer has plans to follow-up the compilation with a new set of holiday classics. The album, which is scheduled for an early November release, will also feature six new songs and a new mix of her hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You".

Mariah Announces Christmas Album

Here are some links to photos of your favorite celeb babies!

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Milla Jovovich's daughter Ever Gabo loves to wear costumes all year long. The actress was recently at the New York City premiere of her new movie Stone when she said, "Ever pretty much lives in princess dresses. So every day is sort of Halloween at our house."

Sad news to report out of Hollywood today. Courteney Cox and David Arquette have separated after 11 years of marriage. "We have agreed to a trial separation that dates back for some time," Cox and Arquette said in a joint statement. "We remain best friends and responsible parents to our daughter and we still love each other deeply."

Celeb babies and photos

Did you know that Lady Gaga was once on an episode of the Sopranos, way back when she was 15 years old?

As you can see in the video link below, Gaga was a far cry from her spectacular costumes and spectacle back in her teenage years, when she showed up on the critically acclaimed HBO show. Some people were just born to find the spotlight!

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Lady Gaga wanted fame and fortune so badly that she briefly joined the mob in 2001. A new clip has surfaced from season three of the "Sopranos" -- entitled "The Telltale Moozadell" -- in which a 15-year-old Gaga plays a small role as one of A.J.'s (Robert Iler) mischievous classmates. Tony Sopranos' good-for-nothing son is seen racing his friends in the school pool as the "Paparazzi" singer, clad all in black with dark hair, and three of her friends hang out nearby and smoke cigarettes. "Did you girls see me out there?" A.J. asks the group. "Yeah, it looked like you were cheating," Gaga says coyly.

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After 25 years we are seeing for the very first time what the original Marty McFly looked like in Back to the Future!

The movie originally had eric Stoltz in the lead role, and they shot with him for five weeks, before finally deciding he wasn't working out, and switching to the young man we all saw in the role, Michael J Fox.

According to Steven Spielberg "this horrific decision; it was heartbreaking for everybody." He elaborates, "(Zemeckis) showed me the first five weeks of shooting that he had put together," Spielberg said. " And he said, 'I just don't think we're getting the laughs I was hoping we would get.' "

Eric Stoltz as McFly! (VIDEO)
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Everyone knows the classic 1985 film "Back to the Future" featured a boyish Michael J. Fox in a winning performance as Marty McFly. But Fox was not the original McFly. In fact, Eric Stoltz was five weeks into shooting the famed McFly role when director and co-writer Robert Zemeckis made a drastic production decision -- changing his lead actor. Details of the shocking Hollywood switch and never-before-seen footage of Stoltz as McFly are part of the extras package for the "Back to the Future 25th Anniversary Trilogy" to be released on Blu-Ray on Oct. 26.

Eric Stoltz as McFly! (VIDEO)

Sexy supermodel Marisa Miller is the latest attraction for the NFL, as she will now be representing their league as their official superfan! Miller has been a top model in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the Victoria's Secret lingerie catalogs. She is often credited as "bringing back the curvy women" to modeling, though curvy is clearly a relative concept. She certainly looks great though as you can see in the link below! By all accounts she is a real football fan too, so perfect choice for the job.

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According to reports from various news outlets today, Marisa Miller has been named the NFL's new Official Super Fan. Miller, a former Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, will be responsible for helping the NFL promote some of it's special events. What will she be doing? What are her qualifications? Is this even the time to be hiring a spokesmodel? [is any time NOT the time to hire a spokesmodel?]

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Rumer Willis is making heads turn as her latest love interest seems to be one of the stars of Glee, Chord Overstreet!

The two each are coming out of relationships that got their share of tabloid coverage, as Overstreet recently broke up with Demi Lovato, and Rumer just came out of a relationship with Micah Alberti. See below for the details!

Rumer Willis & Chord Overstreet?
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It looks like Rumer Willis is Gleeking out. The occasional actress and daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore was spotted holding hands with new Glee cast member Chord Overstreet at a party held at Seth MacFarlane's house on Saturday night. They don't appear to be hiding their affection for each other, do they? Rumer Willis and Chord Overstreet.

Rumer Willis & Chord Overstreet?

People assume all celebrities are more beauty than brains, but a lot of famous people are also very intelligent too! Check out this list.

Two sexy singers, Madonna and Shakira,both are reported to have genius level IQs, as well as Bill Gates, and Sharon Stone. How much IQs tests really tell you about someone's all around intellligence is often debated, but you definitely shouldn't underestimate these cerebral superstars.

Celebrities with High IQs
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From high school dropouts to famous CEO's, anyone can have a high IQ. Below is a list of ten celebrities who have used their smarts to achieve fame in film, music, and business.

1. James Woods: With an estimated IQ of 180, this well known actor is at the top of the list. As a young man, he scored a perfect 800 on his verbal SATs and a 779 on the math section. He is also an alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology..

2. Quentin Tarantino: Despite dropping out of high school at the age of 16, this director is said to have an IQ of 160. A prolific filmmaker at an early age, he had a breakout hit with "Reservoir Dogs" in 1992 and has been writing, directing, and starring in films ever since.

Celebrities with High IQs

Actress Michelle Williams seems to many to be the perfect choice to play Marilyn Monroe (thought Christina Hendricks would be great too) and now we get to see for the first time what Michelle looks like playing Marilyn in the new movie she'll star in next year.

As seen in the photos linked below, Williams has fallen right into the role, that she'll play alongside Emma Watson, Dominic Cooper and Kenneth Branagh. See below for more.

Marilyn Monroe, Michelle Williams (PHOTOS)
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Michelle Williams is going to be playing Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming "My Week with Marilyn," a film about a week in the life of Monroe, as told through diary entries written by her friend Colin Clark. The Weinstein Company just released official images from the film, which began production in London this month. As far as we're concerned, the blonde Williams doesn't have to stretch too far to channel Marilyn in this image. Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Dominic Cooper, Emma Watson and Julie Ormond also have parts in "My Week with Marilyn."

Marilyn Monroe, Michelle Williams (PHOTOS)

Jillian Michaels has made a big name for herself helping overweight people lose weight and get in shape, on TV's Biggest Loser and in her own diet products. But recently some allegations have arisen that her diet supplement is a "fraud."

In response though, Jillian's representatives have said ""Not only have placebo-controlled, double-blind, published clinical studies been conducted on the active calorie-control compound in Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control, but that research was reviewed by some of the leading weight-loss experts in the world before Jillian would put her name on the product." For more detail on the allegations and her response, see below.

Jillian Michaels a Fraud?
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This isn't the kind of action Jillian Michaels is used to inspiring. The Biggest Loser's star trainer is being called a big fraud in a lawsuit claiming her diet supplements don't work as advertised. Read the full lawsuit The complaint, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court by California native Christie Christensen, alleges that Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control, which features the fitness guru's picture and endorsement by "America's Toughest Trainer," did not help Christensen shed the pounds.

Jillian Michaels a Fraud?

After lots of reports that Joaquin PHoenix was signing on to play the partner and alleged lover of J Edgar Hoover, the director Clint Eastwood has stepped up to say this is totally false, and Phoenix has never been attached to the movie.

Clint made a joking reference to the young actor being busy with a rap career, and said it is true that Leonardo DiCaprio is up toplay Hoover himself, but Joaquin is not up for the Clyde Tolson role. For more details see below.

Joaquin Phoenix Out

Director Clint Eastwood on Monday shot down rumors that Joaquin Phoenix might return to acting by portraying J. Edgar Hoover's protege and purported lover in a biopic on the controversial, first FBI director. Eastwood told Reuters that Leonardo DiCaprio was definitely lined up to play Hoover. But Phoenix, who recently revealed his charade to quit acting and become a rap singer, was not in talks to play Clyde Tolson.

Was a soldier at the Fort Hood shooting forced to delete video that could've helped prosecute the shooter?

That is the claim from a soldier named Lance Aviles, who said an officer told him to delete cell phone video he had recorded of the deadly shooting, for which Major Nidal Hasan was later apprehended and arrested.

Hasan, who was caught at the scene, is facing multiple counts of murder, and his lawyers nad the prosecutors are now working out how the legal proceedings will go, as eyewitness testimony from dozens of people is being gathered.

Soldier: Fort Hood Videos Erased!
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A soldier who recorded the terror of last year's deadly shooting rampage in Fort Hood using his cell phone was ordered by an officer to delete both videos, a military court heard Friday. Under cross-examination, Pfc. Lance Aviles told an Article 32 hearing that his noncommissioned officer ordered him to destroy the two videos Nov. 5, the same day a gunman unleashed a volley of bullets inside a processing center at the Texas Army post. The footage could have been used as evidence at the military hearing to decide whether Maj. Nidal Hasan, 40, should stand trial in the shootings. Hasan has been charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder.

Is the famous TV trainer and diet/health expert Jillian Michaels a fraud?

That is the accusation from some people recently, including some published in the Los Angeles Times.

The response from Jillian Michaels: "Apparently I'm an actress. Shame on the Los Angeles Times for saying I'm a fraud and not a trainer. I currently own two certifications, one of which doesn't expire." For more see below.

In recent months she has been facing several lawsuits over her dietary supplements, with some people claiming they do not offer the diet and fitness benefits their health conscious creator claims.

jillian michaels: "Apparently I'm an actress? Shame on the Los Angeles Times for saying I'm a fraud"
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Jillian Michaels, who has appeared on NBC's The Biggest Loser and Losing It with Jillian, is firing back at the Los Angeles Times, which printed a scathing op-ed piece this week, calling her "an actress playing the role of fitness trainer." Among the allegations in the piece (written by James S. Fell, a certified health expert based in Canada): Michaels' techniques are shoddy and her routines unsafe. PHOTOS: Amazing Biggest Loser makeovers Asked about the claims Wednesday at a Guess/Marie Claire event, Michaels scoffed. I developed my own continuing education program for trainers, with sports medicine doctors. I've been a trainer since I was 17-years old for 19 years."

Could it be true that the trainer and star of the Biggest Loser Jillian Michaels is a fraud? That's the accusation from some people recently, including some published in the Los Angeles Times.

In recent months she has been facing several lawsuits over her dietary supplements, with some people claiming they do not offer the diet and fitness benefits their health conscious creator claims.

The response from Jillian Michaels: "Apparently I'm an actress. Shame on the Los Angeles Times for saying I'm a fraud and not a trainer. I currently own two certifications, one of which doesn't expire."

jillian michaels "an actress playing the role of fitness trainer."
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The tanned and toned star of the hit TV series "The Biggest Loser" may be famous for whipping fatties into shape, but an op-ed piece published by the Los Angeles Times says she isn't a fitness trainer at all - merely "an actress playing the role of fitness trainer." Ouch. "Typical viewers think she's great," James S. Fell wrote in the piece," yet the collective jaws of professional trainers hit the floor after witnessing her regular displays of poor technique and unsafe training practices." Fell questioned Michaels' credentials as well, saying she had some "introductory fitness certifications" but that her website doesn't say anything about her education as a fitness trainer.

In recent months Jillian Michaels has been facing several lawsuits over her dietary supplements, with some people claiming they do not offer the diet and fitness benefits she claims. And now a columnist in the LA Times has gone further and said Jillian is a "fraud"!

The response from Jillian Michaels: "Apparently I'm an actress. Shame on the Los Angeles Times for saying I'm a fraud and not a trainer. I currently own two certifications, one of which doesn't expire." For more see below.

jillian michaels: "Apparently I'm an actress? Shame on the Los Angeles Times for saying I'm a fraud"
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Jillian Michaels, who has appeared on NBC's The Biggest Loser and Losing It with Jillian, is firing back at the Los Angeles Times, which printed a scathing op-ed piece this week, calling her "an actress playing the role of fitness trainer." Among the allegations in the piece (written by James S. Fell, a certified health expert based in Canada): Michaels' techniques are shoddy and her routines unsafe. PHOTOS: Amazing Biggest Loser makeovers Asked about the claims Wednesday at a Guess/Marie Claire event, Michaels scoffed.

Did you know that as much as 1 Billion people in the world suffer from debilitating trpoical diseases? That is the stunning number of how many of the poorest people on our planet.

Some of the many deadly health problems faced by impoverished people include Dengue, Rabies, and Leprosy.

One expert said "They cause massive but hidden and silent suffering, and frequently kill, but not in the numbers comparable to the deaths caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or malaria."

1 Billion Tropical Disease Victims
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The World Health Organization estimated Thursday that 1 billion of the world's poorest people suffer from neglected tropical diseases such as dengue, rabies and leprosy that remain concentrated in remote rural areas and urban slums despite being mostly eradicated from large areas of the world. WHO said it can substantially reduce those numbers with the help of drug donations from the pharmeceutical industry, which announced fresh pledges.

1 Billion Tropical Disease Victims

Do you know what a liquidy flocculent plume is? No? Well that must be because you've never witnessed the magic of whale excrement!

Scientists are studying the health benefits of whale poo, not for humans but for the ecosystem of the oceans they live in. And they have found that their excement is a vital source of nutrients for countless forms of life underwater. See below for more!

Whale Excrement: Liquidy Flocculent Plume

While many mammals produce excrement in clumps, whale poop is more of a slurry. "Very liquidy, a flocculent plume," says whale expert Joe Roman at the University of Vermont. Flocculence is a state of fluffiness, akin to a tuft of wool. Whale poop doesn't sink to the bottom of the ocean. Rather the fluffy plume floats at the surface. And in a new study, Roman and colleague James McCarthy at Harvard University found this phenomenon explains an important way for ocean ecosystems are fertilized. Smaller organisms, like microbes, plankton and fish, are typically thought of as the stars of the cycling of nutrients through ocean food chains.

Whale Excrement: Liquidy Flocculent Plume

Scientists are now studying the health benefits of whale poo, not for us human beings but for the ecosystem of the oceans that they live in. And the researchers have found that their excement is a vital source of nutrients for countless forms of life underwater. See below for more!

Do you even know what a liquidy flocculent plume is? No? Well that must be because you've never witnessed the magic of whale excrement, which you can read about below.

Whale Poo Miracle Cure!

While many mammals produce excrement in clumps, whale poop is more of a slurry. "Very liquidy, a flocculent plume," says whale expert Joe Roman at the University of Vermont. Flocculence is a state of fluffiness, akin to a tuft of wool. Whale poop doesn't sink to the bottom of the ocean. Rather the fluffy plume floats at the surface. And in a new study, Roman and colleague James McCarthy at Harvard University found this phenomenon explains an important way for ocean ecosystems are fertilized. Smaller organisms, like microbes, plankton and fish, are typically thought of as the stars of the cycling of nutrients through ocean food chains.

Whale Excrement: Liquidy Flocculent Plume

Could Angelina Jolie be playing Cleopatra in 3D? That's what James Cameron is said to be planning, if he takes over the new Queen of the Nile movie.

The role was originally taken by Liz Taylor, with her real life Husband Richard Burton in the co-lead as Marc Anthony, and now Brad Pitt is rumored to be considering the part alongside Angelina in the new version.

And king of the world James Cameron is also reportedly in talks to take the helm as director, but none of this is confirmed yet. See below for the latest scoop!

Cameron, Jolie: Cleopatra 3D! (VIDEO)
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The Avatar director is in early negotiation with Sony Pictures to direct a new biopic of the Queen of the Nile in 3D, Deadline reports. Sony Pictures bosses decided to fast-track its 3D Cleopatra project after screenwriter Brian Helgeland wrote what was is being described as a "brilliant script deserving of epic treatment" all about "what the Romans took from Egypt". Elizabeth Taylor famously portrayed Cleopatra on screen opposite her husband to be Richard Burton in the 1963 film, and Brad Pitt's name has already been linked to the part of Roman warrior Marc Antony.

Cameron, Jolie: Cleopatra 3D! (VIDEO)

President Obama has made many TV appearances, but this might be his coolest yet: appearing on the cult classic show Mythbusters!

Obama is trying to help get young people interested in science, and as part of that effort he will appear on the show, discussing a myth about the legendary Archimedes, a vitally important Greek mathematician.

Obama MythBusters? About Greek Mathematician Archimedes, helped destroy Roman fleet Siege of Syracuse

As part of his effort to emphasize the value of science education for kids, President Obama announced that he'll be appearing on Mythbusters, the Discovery Channel show that debunks all sorts of urban legends and movie myths. (I guess this means my hope that he'll appear on River Monsters is dashed?) The exact details aren't out yet -- the White House should be posting them online later today -- but we do know what myth he'll be helping to bust. From the New York Times: According to the Caucus Blog, the show's producers say the segment revolves around the legend that the Greek mathematician Archimedes helped destroy a Roman fleet during during the Siege of Syracuse by using the heat of the sun concentrated by an array of mirrors.

There's nothing more embarrassing for a celebrity than getting dissed on a handshake! And it happens more often than you might expect, in the media world where everyone stays focused on their own egos.

Rand Paul recently refused to shake the hand of his opponent in the senate race, who has made strong charges about him. Peyton Manning and the New Orleans Saints had a similar awkward moment. And even President Obama had an alleged incident with a Russian leader, though the truth of that one is in doubt. For more see below!

Famous Handshake Snubs
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John McCain at least made eye contact with Barack Obama during tonight's presidential debate. But that seemed to be about all the pleasantry he could manage. First he called Obama "that one." Now blogs are burning up with chatter that McCain also refused Obama's post-debate handshake, pointing him to wife Cindy instead. "It is apparent Senator McCain has some disdain for Senator Obama," CNN's Wolf Blitzer said. The attached video appears to show the snub, at least at first, but then McCain sticks out his hand -- his left hand -- like maybe he expects Obama to come back.

Famous Handshake Snubs

The Glee girls usually look clean and innocent on their hit TV show, even though some of the show's themes get pretty adult. But now they're looking adult in a whole new way, as Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith , Lea Michele and Cory Monteith all posed for some sexy pics in the new GQ magazine.

Lea Michele says "I was one of the only girls in my high school that didn't get one. And if anybody needed it, I probably did. But my mom always told me, 'Barbra Streisand didn't get a nose job. You're not getting a nose job.' And I didn't. F--k those people. I'm proud to be on a positive show and to be a voice for girls and say, 'You don't need to look like everybody else. Love who you are,'"

Glee Girls: GQ Photos!
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They may seem innocent enough on TV, but the stars of "Glee" show that even good students can be bad. Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith have stripped down to spice up the November issue of GQ magazine. Michele and Agron, who play Rachel Berry and Quinn Fabray, don racy schoolgirl outfits as they pose with Monteith, who plays school jock Finn Hudson. The stars also dish on everything from body image to dropping out of high school. Despite pressures to get a nose job, Michele says she is happy with her decision to stay away from plastic surgery.

Glee Girls: GQ Photos!

Is Justin Bieber's mom getting a lawyer to help her stay inside her son's inner circle?

Reportedly Bieber's mom is feeling left out of all the Bieber success, and is bringing in an attorney to make sure her best interests are represented in her son's many business dealings.

According to unspecified sources, so take it with a grain of salt, ""She's in a tough position. She feels that she's being cut out of her son's business life by the people around him."

Justin Bieber Mom, Lawyer Drama
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On the heels of assault allegations, bubbly teen sensation, Justin Beiber, has apparently found himself in the midst of more controversy, only this time it's his mom who is hiring a lawyer, according to reports. Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, reportedly feels left out of the Bieber Camp and is looking to hire a lawyer to "represent her interests," reports celebrity gossip site RadarOnline. "She doesn't want anyone to think that she is after her son's money. "[But] her son writes an autobiography and no one even shows it to her. It's ridiculous. And Pattie is really tormented over it." But Bieber's manager, Scott "Scooter" Braun, who is credited with discovering the bubblegum popstar, denied that Mallette is unhappy...

Justin Bieber Mom, Lawyer Drama

A terrifying murder case has finally been resolved, as a woman in Belgium was convicted of sabotaging another woman's parachute, so that she died while they were skydiving.

The murderer set up the other woman to die because they were romantic rivals in a love triangle. The woman denies doing this horible deed, saying "I am really innocent. I can only repeat it. From the beginning, I was found guilty for something horrible which I really did not commit."

But her lawyers could not convince the jury to agree, and not the court is sending her to receive the harsh punishment that surely comes with such a murder.

Woman Guilty of Skydiving Murder
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A Belgian schoolteacher was found guilty Wednesday of killing her romantic rival by sabotaging her parachute in a skydiving love triangle. Els Clottemans, 26, sat stony-faced as the jury's verdict was read out following a trial that has gripped the country. Clottemans, who claimed her innocence again before the verdict, faces between three years to life in prison. The sentence will be decided on Thursday. The victim's husband and two teenage children, Karol and Vincent, hugged each other as the verdict was read while Clottemans' mother wept on the opposite side of the court, according to Belga news agency.

Woman Guilty of Skydiving Murder

Halloween is coming around again, and it's time to think about how you can keep the neighborhood kids happy so they don't throw eggs at you all night. So what are the best and worst Halloween treats for 2010?

The first rule is, don't be healthy. The second rule is, DON'T BE HEALTHY. Kids want sugar, so give it to them for this one night out of the year. They can have a healthy well-rounded nutritious diet every other night. Second rule: no candy corn. Chocolate is always good. Raisins are always bad. Please don't give out pennies. Godiva chocolates are always nice, or a Snickers bar, a Twix bar.

Best and Worst Halloween Treats
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It's an annual ritual: Debating whether candy corn shouldn't be restricted to the confines of a single holiday, or if it's a devilish scourge that should be banished altogether. Are Smarties awesome or awfully similar to eating chalk? Will you get TP'd if you hand out raisins? Should people even be giving out caramel apples? That sort of thing.

Best and Worst Halloween Treats

A bizarre episode this week that brought back lots of bad memories, as Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, left a strange voicemail for Clarence's accuser Anita Hill, almost 20 years after their notorious hearings.

Vitginia Thomas called the phone call an "olive branch," but she might want to brush up on what that phrase normally means, as instead of making a peace offering she asked if Anita Hill wanted to apologize to Virginia and her husband. Needless to say, Anita Hill was not amused, and had no interest in the olives on this branch. See below for details.

Virginia Thomas left a voicemail for Anita Hill
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Anita Hill is refusing to apologize for accusing then-Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her, in an issue that Thomas' wife has reopened 19 years after his confirmation hearings. "I have no intention of apologizing because I testified truthfully about my experience and I stand by that testimony," Hill, now a Brandeis University professor, said in a statement released Tuesday night. Thomas' wife, Virginia, had left a voicemail message on Hill's phone on Oct. 9 asking her to say she was sorry for the allegations that surfaced at Thomas' confirmation hearings for a seat on the high court bench in 1991. In her statement, Hill said, "I certainly thought the call was inappropriate."

Virginia Thomas left a voicemail for Anita Hill

Bernard Madoff stole so much money in his Wall Street financial scams, that it will take years and years for him to even begin paying it all back. And yet another federal auction is chipping away at his debt to society this week, with more than 400 pieces up for sale.

Madoff pulled of one of the worst investment scams in history, bilking investors out of billions of dollars. See below for details.

Bernard Madoff Auction More than 400 Pieces for Sale
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Bidders at a federal auction next month will have a chance to walk in the figurative footsteps of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff. A size 81/2 pair of black, velveteen slippers, with red quilted lining and Madoff's initials embroidered in gold thread, is scheduled to be among more than 400 pieces for sale during the latest in a series of auctions aimed at compensating the thousands of victims of Madoff's multibillion-dollar scam. Other items going on the block during the Nov. 13 auction at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers include a Steinway & Sons grand piano and bench, a woman's engagement ring featuring a 10.54-carat emerald-cut diamond and an antique wooden desk.

Bernard Madoff Auction More than 400 Pieces for Sale

As women stay under pressure to be thin and fit, more and more females are trying out figure control underwear to try and make themselves look as skinny as possible.

There are various brands of underwear that women can try to use to give themselves a thinner appearance under their clothes. In the long term of course, only changing your diet and exercise can change your body's shape. And being happy with yourself even if you're not super-thin is also important for your health, since most women will never be able to match the unrealisitc beauty standards promoted by the media. See the link below for more info and pics.

Figure-Control Underwear (PHOTOS)

Shape memory alloy, which is woven or stitched to waist belt, can exhibit different sets of physical properties according to your body shape. Even though figure control underwear is not worn out, it tends to slacken. The full figure control underwear has become void. Generally speaking, good quality full figure control underwear can be worn for two years. Full figure control underwear is suitable for a crowd of people: women who want to regain their pre pregnancy figure after giving birth. Women have unequal body proportions. (For example: flat chested or drooping hip or thick thigh or women who have difficult to reduce local body fat.) Women aged over 25 years old tends to droop in part of body. At this moment, you should have sense of delaying body aging process.

Figure-Control Underwear (PHOTOS)

Just when you thought Rickrolling was dead, a college student has pulled off one of the best rickrolls ever, after he successfully snuck Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" into his college paper.

Rickrolling is the art of tricking somebody into watching that classic Rick Astley song, usually by linking to it on another website while pretending it is a link to something else much more exciting. It was invented on a website that I won't name and that you should never go to for over 9,000 reasons. For more info on this classic Rickroll and a screenshot of the actual essay see below.

"Never Gonna Give You Up" College Paper
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I once wrote the football results in the middle of a literature paper to see if the teacher was really reading it. This guy included Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up in acrostic form. The computer science student, Reddit user Mayniac182, spent five hours formatting his paper into the acrostic Rickroll you can see in the video and the image below. Mayniac182 just told me that his class is getting the papers back tomorrow. If the professor returns the paper without marking the rickroll, he's thinking about playing the video I made in the class projector.

"Never Gonna Give You Up" College Paper

Is the richest woman in France being abused by her own daughter? That is the accusation by the L'Oreal heiress, who is not claiming physical violence, only "moral violence" in the form of the daughter filing to classify the mother as mentally unsound.

The daughter has been trying for some time to make her mother a ward of the state and prove that shje is no longer fit to live independently or make her own decisions in her impaired elderly state. But the mother insists this "amount to a psychological violence". Control of a huge fortune and inheritance is of course at stake in this unfortunate dispute.

l'Oreal Heiress Sues Daughter for Abuse
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France's richest woman, Liliane Bettencourt, has filed a suit accusing her daughter of "abuse", in the latest of a series of family disputes. Lawyers for the L'Oreal heiress said Francoise Meyers-Bettencourt's attempt to have her mother declared mentally unsound amounted to "moral violence". Liliane Bettencourt's fortune is the focus of several judicial inquiries. One involves allegations of illegal donations to Nicolas Sarkozy's presidential campaign in 2007. In September, police searched the main offices of his political party in response to claims made by the 87-year-old heiress's former butler.

l'Oreal Heiress Sues Daughter for Abuse

Which schools out there are the most famous as celebrity Prep Schools?

There are a lot of elite private schools out there that have graduated many of the most privileged, most talented and most famous alumni. The "Fame School" aka Laguardia, the High School Of Music and Art, has blssed the world with countless talented performers. Other elite school in NY such as Fieldston, Dalton, Riverdale Country and Horace Mann have all graduated many major players in the world as well. Then there is the famous Beverly Hills High School that gave birth to many stars in Caifornia.

Celebrity Prep Schools
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Prep schools are breeding grounds for power and wealth. Research suggests rich kids meet rich kids in prep school and together in life they become richer and more powerful adults by recalling and falling back on their prep school connections. Prep schools attract more loyalty and deeper friendships than private college or university life. One of my GO INSIDE Magazine Senior Managing Editors and friends, Gordon Davidescu, attended The Peddie School and I have been asking him questions about his experience at Peddie and, even though he doesn't understand why I care, Gordon has been kind enough to play along by answering.

Celebrity Prep Schools

Just when you thought the art of Rickrolling was dead, this week a college student pulled off one of the best rickrolls ever, after he snuck Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" lyrics into his college paper.

Rickrolling is the art of tricking somebody into watching that classic Rick Astley song, usually by linking to it on another website while pretending it is a link to something else much more exciting. It was invented on a website that I won't name and that you should never go to for over 9,000 reasons. For more info on this classic Rickroll and a screenshot of the actual essay see below.

"Never Gonna Give You Up" College Paper
gizmodo

I once wrote the football results in the middle of a literature paper to see if the teacher was really reading it. This guy included Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up in acrostic form. The computer science student, Reddit user Mayniac182, spent five hours formatting his paper into the acrostic Rickroll you can see in the video and the image below. Mayniac182 just told me that his class is getting the papers back tomorrow.

"Never Gonna Give You Up" College Paper

With the holiday shopping season approaching, major stores and retail outlets are leakingout details about their Black Friday deals earlier than ever hoping to catch up on the profits they'd hope to have in better economic times.

Expect to see many deals on HDtvs and the new 3d TVs, blu-rays and other appliances. Black Friday is the day right after Thanksgiving, and there should be many excellent deals online as well for a savvy shopper.

Black Friday Deals Leaked! (BARGAINS)
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Black Friday 2010 doesn't officially start until Mid-November, but U.S. retailers, including Sears, have already begun announcing upcoming weekend sales. Traditionally, Black Friday is the start of the Christmas shopping season as a very large number of retailers offer big discounts on a variety of products. Retailers such as Best Buy, Macy's, Toys "R" Us, Walmart, K-Mart and Target open very early at 5AM or even earlier. Upon opening, they offer doorbuster deals and loss leaders to bring people to their stores.

Black Friday Deals Leaked! (BARGAINS)

A Saudi prince is facing the most serious possibly consequences after being found guilty of murdering his own servant. But why did he do it? The truth may come as a shock for the many who followed this case.

According to prosecutors and witnesses the Prince was in a gay affair with the servant, though he denies it. See below for more.

murder trial lawyer denies saudi prince not in gay relationship with victim
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The lawyer for a Saudi prince accused of murder has denied that his client and the alleged victim were in a gay relationship. Jurors heard that Saud Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Saud killed Bandar Abdulaziz, 32, in a London hotel room they shared in February this year. Prosecutors allege it was a ferocious attack which had a "sexual element". Dobomir Dimitrov, a porter from the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone, central London, who went to the men's room during their stay, said: "I would describe them as a gay couple." But the prince's barrister, John Kelsey-Fry QC, said in cross-examination: "It is not accepted that this was in fact a gay couple - but I readily accept that you had the impression they were a gay couple."

murder trial lawyer denies saudi prince not in gay relationship with victim

Should it be against the law for teachers to get pregnant? Apparently that is the rule at at least one school in Qatar, where teachers are being told not to get pregnant because it will affect their performance.

Teachers, not surprisingly, are rebelling against this doctrine, saying ""Maybe she should provide us with contraceptive pills to prevent us from getting pregnant," and that she should "make arrangements for us to stay in the school and not to go to our homes, so that we can be fully dedicated and devoted to the school...the principal is crazy and wants to run the school as if it were her private company and without regard for laws and rights,"

Qatar school bans teachers from getting pregnant
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The principal of an Independent School in Qatar has asked teachers not to get pregnant to avoid negative effects on their performance. The school was this year upgraded from semi-independent to full-fledged Independent School, a status that called for outstanding results under an official plan to boost education standards. According to a report in Qatari daily The Peninsula, the principal told the staff that she refused to accept new applications from pregnant teachers even the ones who were employed by the school when it was semi-independent, but had to re-apply under the new school status.

Qatar school bans teachers from getting pregnant

A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that it's okay for a husband to beat his wife or child, as long as he just makessure not to leave any marks on her.

This Islamic court in the UAE ruled using an extreme interpretation of Sharia Law, that treats this as acceptable though many others including many muslims would regard this as abusive. See below for more details.

Islamic court wife beating, UAE
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Apparently, it is perfectly OK for a man to beat his wife and young children, according to the UAE's highest judicial body, as long as the thrashing doesn't leave any physical marks. The decision by the Federal Supreme Court shows the strong influence of Islamic law in the Emirates despite its international appeal in which foreign residents greatly outnumber the local population The court made the ruling earlier this month in the case of a man who beat his wife and adult daughter. The court stated that the man crossed the line suggested by Sharia Law because the daughter was not a minor and the wife sustained visible injuries.

Islamic court wife beating, UAE

An absolute shocker in tonight's UFC event, as the champion Brock Lesnar was totally dominated and then finally finished before the end of the round, in a stunning performance by young challenger Cain Velazquez!

As seen in the video linked below, Cain was able to deftly stuff all of Brock's takedowns, and land one hard blow after another on Brock, whose chin was strong but he seemed to lose his cool when getting hit so well, and eventually it caught up with him and he was knocked down repeatedly, finally getting so many blows rained on him in the MMA title fight that the referee had no choice but to step in.

Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velazquez UFC 121 (VIDEO)
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The undefeated Cain Velasquez tore through Brock Lesnar in a career-defining performance, as he captured the heavyweight championship in the UFC 121 "Lesnar vs. Velasquez" main event on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The end came 4:12 into round one, as Velasquez reached the mountaintop just nine fights into his professional career. "I trained for a five-round fight," Velasquez said. "I'm always ready for that. You can't expect an early stoppage."

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Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velazquez UFC 121 (VIDEO)

A man claiming to be Angelina Jolie's drug dealer has emerged with many tales of her alleged drug use this week, specifically making wild claims about her using cocaine. But whether this supposed drug dealing source can be trusted is highly debatable.

The alleged dealer, named Meyer, has told stories of numerous occasions when Angelina Jolie was supposedly using cocaine, including several public appearances. supporters of Jolie though, point out that this man's credibility is far from certain, and Jolie has no documented history of drug addiction or the trips to drug rehab and treatment for addiction that other celebrities have. Until more details come out to prove this guy's case, I'm on team Jolie.

Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velazquez UFC 121 (VIDEO)
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Meyer also tells Life & Style that Angelina was high on cocaine when she went on 'Charlie Rose' in 2000 to promote 'Girl, Interrupted.' "She was at my place. I was filming her and she'd taken coke," he said. "She went directly to do The Charlie Rose Show." See the video here. PREVIOUSLY: The man who claims he was once Angelina Jolie's drug dealer has given an interview to Life & Style, talking about her cocaine and heroin use during the 1990s and her drug-fueled dreams of adopting a child. The magazine also teases exclusive "shocking photos" on its cover.

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A man who claims to be Angelina Jolie's drug dealer is talking to the press every chance he gets, giving what he claims is the scoop on Jolie being a serious cocaine user. The question is, should anyone believe him?

According to Meyer, whatever his word is worth, "We'd see each other two to three times a week when she was in town. She would buy cocaine and also heroin. She would generally spend about $100 each time - that would buy maybe half a gram of coke and a 10th of a gram of heroin. She would snort the cocaine and the heroin in front of me. It didn't seem to matter to her who else was there." For more, and to decide if you think this guy is credilble or just a publicity seeker, see below.

Angelina Jolie Cocaine Accusations?
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For the first time ever, Angelina Jolie's former drug dealer, Franklin Meyer, is speaking out exclusively to Life & Style about the actress' past drug use. Among the shocking secrets Meyer shares only with Life & Style - on newsstands now - he reveals Angelina frequently used both heroin and cocaine in front of him. The man who claims he was once Angelina Jolie's drug dealer has given an interview to Life & Style, talking about her cocaine and heroin use during the 1990s and her drug-fueled dreams of adopting a child. The magazine also teases exclusive "shocking photos" on its cover.

Angelina Jolie Cocaine Accusations?

A man who claims to be Angelina Jolie's drug dealer is talking to the press every chance he gets, claiming that she was a frequent drug user, and that he saw pictures of dead bodies all over the walls of her apartment on the Upper West Side.

According to the man, named Meyer, he used to come see her at her Manhattan apartment, in the Ansonia building. "We'd see each other two to three times a week when she was in town. She would buy cocaine and also heroin. She would generally spend about $100 each time - that would buy maybe half a gram of coke and a 10th of a gram of heroin. She would snort the cocaine and the heroin in front of me. It didn't seem to matter to her who else was there." For more, and the details on the supposed dead body photos in her apartment, see below.

Angelina Jolie Cocaine Accusations?
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Occasionally, he says, he would even go to her apartment in the Ansonia building on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and she would do drugs there. When he first saw her place, he got a shock: The walls of her apartment were covered with photos of dead bodies! "I assumed they were real bodies. They were like places or apartments where there were murders. I don't know where someone would get pictures like that." For the first time ever, Angelina Jolie's former drug dealer, Franklin Meyer, is speaking out exclusively to Life & Style about the actress' past drug use.

Angelina Jolie Cocaine Accusations?

A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that it's okay for a husband to beat his wife or child, as long as he just make sure not to leave any marks on her.

This Islamic court in the UAE ruled using an extreme interpretation of Sharia Law, that treats this as acceptable though many others including many muslims would regard this as abusive. See below for more details. The verdict was made after a case where a man left both his wife and daughter needing medical attention after they were hurt in his beating of them, with the 23 year old daughter having bruises, and the wife having a split lip and other minor injuries.

Islamic court wife beating, UAE VIDEO
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Apparently, it is perfectly OK for a man to beat his wife and young children, according to the UAE's highest judicial body, as long as the thrashing doesn't leave any physical marks. The decision by the Federal Supreme Court shows the strong influence of Islamic law in the Emirates despite its international appeal in which foreign residents greatly outnumber the local population ...The court stated that the man crossed the line suggested by Sharia Law because the daughter was not a minor and the wife sustained visible injuries.

Islamic court wife beating, UAE

One of the young stars of Gossip Girl, Taylor Momsen, is making big news this week for reportedly flashing a crowd while she was onstage with her band, the Pretty Reckless.

Momsen pulled down her top during her concert at a NY show during the CMJ convention week when many up and coming bands perform around the city. Tongues were immediately wagging in the media as reports spread of Momsen's flashing, since she is still only 17 years old. but it must be noted that according to all reports she was actually wearing black tape over her chest, and was not actually nude. So was this still going too far? See the link below and decide for yourself.

Taylor Momsen Flashes
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Gossip Girl actress Taylor Momsen who also sings for The Pretty Reckless pushed her rocker image a little too far on Thursday at a show in New York when Momsen flashed the crowd. According to People, Taylor Momsen was on stage in New York City on Thursday where Momsen pulled down her top to flash the crowd. When Momsen flashed, the crowd saw that Momsen had strategically placed Xs in black tape over her chest. The move by Taylor Momsen has sparked controversy since Momsen is still underage at 17.

Taylor Momsen Flashes

Can you believe this? A court in the United Arab Emirates this week ruled that it's okay for a husband to beat his wife or child, as long as he just make sure not to leave any marks on her.

This Islamic court in the UAE ruled using an extreme interpretation of Sharia Law, that treats this as acceptable though many others including many muslims would regard this as abusive. See below for more details. The verdict was made after a case where a man left both his wife and daughter needing medical attention after they were hurt in his beating of them, with the 23 year old daughter having bruises, and the wife having a split lip and other minor injuries.

Islamic court wife beating, UAE VIDEO
cbs

Apparently, it is perfectly OK for a man to beat his wife and young children, according to the UAE's highest judicial body, as long as the thrashing doesn't leave any physical marks. The decision by the Federal Supreme Court shows the strong influence of Islamic law in the Emirates despite its international appeal in which foreign residents greatly outnumber the local population ...The court stated that the man crossed the line suggested by Sharia Law because the daughter was not a minor and the wife sustained visible injuries.

Islamic court wife beating, UAE

This year's elections have brought out quite a cast of characters, and produced some of the funniest and weirdest campaign ads ever seen. Which ones are the worst and/or best?

Many people will remember the Christine O'Donnell ad that featured her telling everyone "I'm you." Charlie Melancon got down and dirty going after David Vitter on his former scandals and legal troubles, and in a racuous NY debate we heard all about how the RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH! For more great moments in video from this campaign season, see below:

The Best Viral Political Campaign Ads (VIDEO)
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What do you get when you combine a Wisconsin Republican, folksy tunes, flannel and some good ol' fashioned logrolling? Why, it's the lumberjackiest political ad of the season from former MTV reality star and timber sport enthusiast Sean Duffy. "Washington's reckless spending is spinning [cue log-rolling] our economy out of control," the young Republican says as a suited politician rolls a construction worker, child and grandma right into the lake. And we never thought we'd say this, but after watching "Mourning in America," we miss the '80s.

The Best Viral Political Campaign Ads (VIDEO)

Legendary working class activist Erin Brockovich continues to fight for her beliefs, and is making noise one more time with a protest against the Shell Oil company.

They were protesting the damage they say Shell is doing to the environment with excessive methane and benzene from their previous work with oil tanks there.

Said Brockovich: "I've been doing this for 20 years, and the thing that can make the difference will be you. Unfortunately, this is a story that is playing itself out all over the United States. You are not alone,"

Erin Brockovich Shell Protest
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Activist Erin Brockovich led protesters in Carson Saturday afternoon in a demonstration against Shell Oil. The group met at a park and marched to Shell's offices, all while chanting "Shame on Shell." Protesters claim that a tract in the Carousel neighborhood is contaminated with high levels of methane and benzene because Shell used to operate an oil tank farm there. They want the oil giant to clean it up. Brockovich told protesters to not give up. Shell media relations did not issue a response to the protest. Shell are working to deliver cleaner burning and more efficient fuels. Our products and services are also designed to meet the needs of businesses - from the construction industry to aviation, chemicals to shipping.

Erin Brockovich Shell Protest

Gossip girl star Taylor Momsen is making big news this week, for gong all out and flashing a crowd while she was onstage with her band, the Pretty Reckless!

Momsen pulled down her top during her concert at a NY show during the CMJ convention week when many up and coming bands perform around the city. Tongues were immediately wagging in the media as reports spread of Momsen's flashing, since she is still only 17 years old. but it must be noted that according to all reports she was actually wearing black tape over her chest, and was not actually nude. So was this still going too far? See the link below and decide for yourself.

Taylor Momsen Flashes!
abc

Another day, another shocking sight courtesy of Taylor Momsen. The 17-year-old "Gossip Girl" star flashed the crowd - sort of - during her performance at an after-party for Rock The Sidewalk, an Express and Paper magazine event, in New York City Thursday. Momsen, performing with her band The Pretty Reckless, was singing the single "Make Me Wanna Die" in a get-up of fishnet stockings and heels paired with a ripped shirt (a change from the lingerie she often wears). Midway through the song, Momsen started fondling her chest before pulling her top down, exposing her breasts, according to HollywoodLife.com footage of the performance.

Taylor Momsen Flashes!

One of the hottest couples in Hollywood, Katy Perry and Russell Brand, went to India this weekend and got married in a surprise wedding!

The wedding was done in a small private setting by a local Christian minister, but is rumored to have had some Hindu themes to it as well. They were joined by friends and family. Russell Brand was the star of Get Him to The Greek and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Katy Perry is a beloved pop star everywhere except on Sesame Street. See more about their wedding here:

Perry, Brand: Hindu Wedding!
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The pair, who became engaged in December 2009 when vacationing in India, wed in a "private and spiritual ceremony" which was "performed by a Christian minister and longtime friend of the Hudson Family," according to a statement released by a rep for the couple. The statement also said the couple was "overjoyed to confirm that they were pronounced Mr. and Mrs. Brand" and that their "closest family and friends" were in attendance. The couple transported their entire wedding party and guests to a luxury resort in the countryside of northern India.

Perry, Brand: Hindu Wedding!

There are two very happy people in Hollywood this week, as Matt Damon and Celine Dion both brought new babies into the world!

Matt Damon had a new daughter enter the family, along with his wife Luciana. And Celine Dion who has famously had lots of trouble being able to become a parent, finally had the joy of giving birth to her twins this week. They were a but premature so they are getting medical care in the hospital and are in an incubator. Especially joyful for Celine, very happy for her as well as Matt.

Matt Damon, Celine Dion: Babies!
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Singer Celine Dion and actor Matt Damon both welcomed new additions to their families. Grammy-winner Dion, 42, gave birth to twin boys on Saturday by Caesarean section shortly after 11 a.m. at a Florida hospital, while in New York, "Hereafter" star Damon welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Luciana, earlier this week...Dion, the Canadian-born singer and husband Rene Angelil also have a 9-year-old son. "Celine, Rene and their son Rene-Charles are thrilled," Dion's representative told People magazine. The twins were born healthy but premature and will spend a few days in an incubator. The singer was "resting," the magazine said.

Matt Damon, Celine Dion: Babies!

A man who was injured in a freak strip club accident is getting the biggest payoff anyone has ever gotten from going to strip clubs: a $650,000 judgment!

The man, Michael Ireland, was near the stage and got poked in the eye by a stripper's high heel, and sustained a shoicking amount of damage, getting his eye socket punctured and more than one broken bone around his eye and face. After extensive medical treatment to recover from this injury, he was brave enough to take the strip club to court, and is now getting that amount in a settlement. Needless to say, he's getting the $650,000 all in singles. BOOM!

$650000 Lap Dance Payoff!
msnbc

A South Florida man may have a few more dollars to toss around at strippers after he won $650,000 in a settlement for injuries he suffered during a lap dance. In 2008, Michael Ireland was poked in the eye by a stripper's spiked high heel when he got a little too close during a performance at the Cheetah Club near West Palm Beach. The shoe of a stripper named "Suki" punctured his eye socket and broke bones around his eye and nose and the man has permanent double vision, his attorneys claimed. The strip club decided to settle out of court Thursday instead of going through with the lawsuit and possibly paying more in damages.

Matt Damon, Celine Dion: Babies!

Do you need a drug sniffing dog? I bet you might think you are out of luck, but no! Drug sniffing dogs will soon be available for renting, thanks to one company that is bringing these talented pooches to the masses.

The dogs are being marketed to certain arguably overbearing and off-kilter parents who think it is appropriate and necessary to use a drug sniffing dog on their own children. And you thought it was bad when they tried to read your diary!

Said the company, the service could be of great use to those who think their children may need treatment for drug addiction, or are trying to stop things from reaching that point: "Bottom line is, parents need to use every resource available to protect their kids from drugs and their home. This is just another new and creative way to attack the problem."

Matt Damon, Celine Dion: Babies!
abc

A new service in Maryland is promising parents peace of mind by allowing them to essentially rent a drug-sniffing dog, a highly trained canine that will come to their house and within seconds, detect even the tiniest whiff of narcotics. The program allows ordinary moms and dads access to a search tool typically reserved for law enforcement - and typically aimed at suspected criminals... Anne Wills, who runs the just-launched, Catonsville-based nonprofit, says parents are clamoring for the service and she expects business to "explode."...

Matt Damon, Celine Dion: Babies!

Buying a car and being a car owner in the city can be a complicated choice. High car insurance rates, expensive and hard to find parking, dealing with traffic.. so what are the best cars for dealing with urban driving? Here is an expert list:

According to studies, some of the best cars to own in the big city are the 2011 Mini Cooper for a tiny vehicle, the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid for a bigger one, and the Honda Civic Hybrid if you want a reliable hybrid car. The Civic Hybrid has a very small turning circle, enhanced maneuverability for steering, a gps navigation system with millions of important locations programmed in.

Best Cars for Urban Driving
cars.com

Move downtown, and your car insurance premiums will probably rise. That's because cities spell risk -- from sloppy parallel parkers to crackpot cabbies, odds are your ride is in for a beating. Take heart. With the right car, city driving can be a pleasant -- OK, tolerable -- experience. To find cars best suited for cities, our auto reviewers considered size, performance, ride quality and cabin comfort. We looked at features like parking sensors and backup cameras, and we analyzed turning circles and stop-and-go gas mileage. From a range of body styles, here are the cars that impressed us most.

Best Cars for Urban Driving