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8
Dec 10

Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber Top Bing.Com’s Most Searched Musicians Of The Year

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber are the most searched musicians in 2010. The meat dresser and the tween heartthrob beat music icon Michael Jackson as the most searched musician, according to Bing.com.

Proving once more that 2010 is their year, the 24-year-old “Bad Romance” hitmaker and the 16-year-old Canadian singer placed first and second on the list, even besting the King of Pop, who placed third.

The Top Searched Musicians in 2010 is created by the Microsoft-owned search engine based on the search trends for the year.

Controversial pop stars Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears round up the top five, while Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Lil’ Wayne, Bret Michaels, and Carrie Underwood are at 6th to 10th places respectively.

Other newsmakers include Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Eminem, and Rihanna, who make the eleventh to fifteenth ranks of the list.

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6
Dec 10

Brooke Mueller Re-Enters Sober Living House

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Charlie Sheen’s soon-to-be ex-wife Brooke Mueller has checked back into a sober living house a week after being rumored to spend the Thanksgiving holiday there. Her lawyer insists that it was her own decision to enter the facility to “maintain her health.”

Attorney Yale Galanter told TMZ that his client did not have a relapse. Brooke is apparently free to come and go as she pleases.

As to what prompted the decision, sources said that she felt weak, telling E! News, “She has battled with addiction for many years. She didn’t use, she just felt weak and didn’t want to relapse. She said that the holidays are hard for her.”

Brooke is currently filming a reality show that stars pal Paris Hilton. And since the show is in Vegas next week and will be on hiatus after, she thought that now is the perfect opportunity to work out her issues.

She was spotted being escorted from a hotel to a sober living facility in Beverly Hills on Thanksgiving morning. It was not revealed why she needed treatment then.

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2
Dec 10

Girl With Tiny Waist Wins Cycle 15 Of “America’s Next Top Model”

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – The wannabe model whose ridiculously small waist has landed Tyra Banks in trouble is now “America’s Next Top Model.” 19-year-old Ann Ward beat Chelsey Hersley in the cycle 15 show finale Wednesday.

It can be remembered that Banks faced criticism after the commercial of the show surfaced in September, wherein she seemed in awe of Ann’s really slim waist. She then apologized for making it appear that she was glamorizing extreme thinness in modeling, blaming it on how the preview was edited.

But Ann, a 6’2″ self-confessed insecure girl from Dallas, Texas, was able to impress the judges week after week with her photos. She was able to nab the title from fourteen other girls who made it to the show’s first episode, and ultimately beat Chelsey for the crown.

Ann wins a spread and a cover on Italian Vogue, a modeling contract with IMG, and a $100,000 Cover Girl Cosmetics contract.

She said, “I’m so honored right now. All those comments about being tall and just not normal. They’re going to look back and feel ‘I should have been so nice to that girl.’”

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2
Dec 10

Suspect In Death Of Hollywood Publicist Commits Suicide

Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – A suspect in the murder of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen killed himself Wednesday evening as police approached to question him. The man shot himself in the head moments before he was about to be arrested.

According to reports, detectives investigating the slaying of the veteran Hollywood insider were attempting to serve a search warrant and question a man at a Hollywood apartment house. Investigators were in the lobby trying to speak to a “person of interest” when he pulled out a handgun and fatally shot himself in the head.

The shooting occurred shortly after 6 p.m., the Los Angeles Times reported on its website, citing unnamed sources. His identity and relationship to Chasen still remain a mystery.

Those close to the case say the man had been under police surveillance for some time in connection to Chasen’s murder.

The 64-year-old Chasen, a movie and music publicist, was found Nov. 16, slumped over the wheel of her Mercedes Benz dead from several gunshot wounds to the chest. She had just left the “Burlesque” movie premiere and was gunned down in a posh Beverly Hills neighborhood.

Chasen’s death has fueled numerous conspiracy and murder-for-hire theories.

Friends and colleagues of the publicist have offered rewards for information on her murder.

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30
Nov 10

Lindsay Lohan Wants Court To Restrain Paparazzi

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Lindsay Lohan wants to restrain the paparazzi from following her. The controversial starlet claims the paparazzi is hindering her recovery so she’s asking her lawyer to get a restraining order against the photographers from the court.

The L.A. County Probation Department and the DMV previously permitted Lohan to drive again. The Betty Ford Center, the rehab facility she is currently under, apparently also agreed to give her keys to her car.

However, just when she was about to get behind the wheel, the rehab center decided it was too much of a safety risk to allow her to drive again because the paparazzi were creating an unsafe driving situation, according to TMZ sources.

So Lohan emailed her lawyer this weekend and attached pictures of the paps following her. She wants her attorney to go to court and ask for a restraining order.

No decision has been made yet whether or not the paparazzi will be ordered away from the troubled starlet.

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29
Nov 10

“Burlesque” Debuts At Disappointing 4th Place At The Box Office Weekend

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Even with the combined star powers of Cher and Christina Aguilera, “Burlesque” can’t take over “Harry Potter” and two animated flicks at the weekend box office. The musical flick performed slightly below its expected gross, but still did fairly well with $11.8 million.

Even with the heavy promotions, “Burlesque” places fourth, behind the wizard flick, the newcomer “Tangled” and “Megamind.”

“Tangled,” meanwhile was close behind box office topper “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1″ with a strong $49.1 million during the weekend box office and a total of $69 million over five days.

Other newcomers this weekend are “Love and Other Drugs” and “Faster,” which are at sixth and seventh place with $9.9 million and $8.7 million respectively.

Weekend Box Office Top Ten (from boxofficemojo.com):

  1. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1″ – $50.3 million
  2. “Tangled” – $49.1 million
  3. “Megamind” – $12.9 million
  4. “Burlesque” – $11.8 million
  5. “Unstoppable” – $11.8 million
  6. “Love and Other Drugs” – $9.9 million
  7. “Faster” – $8.7 million
  8. “Due Date” – $7.3 million
  9. “The Next Three Days” – $4.8 million
  10. “Morning Glory” – $4 million
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28
Nov 10

Music Business Contacts: Music Business Registry connects artists, managers, publishers, producers &

“The difference between success and failure is information,” notes Ritch Esra, and he should know. Along with his partner, Stephen Trumbull, Esra is a leading part of the number one most-reliable source of information on “who’s who” and “who does what” in the music business. Best of all, they can tell you where everybody is located.

FIVE VOLUMES OF DATA.

The Music Business Registry (http://www.musicregistry.com) publishes five directories: the “A&R Registry,” the “Music Publisher Registry,” the “Music Business Attorney Registry” the “Film and Television Music Guide,” and the “Record Producer and Recording Engineer Directory.” For many in the business, these are indispensable reference works.

“The directories give everyone vital, accurate and the most up-to-date information they need to contact the entire A&R, music publishing, legal and film/TV music communities,” Esra states. From comparing notes with dozens of professionals in all of these areas of expertise, I can tell you that no one disputes his claim.

More than one music industry executive has told me that the Music Business Registry publications are worth their weight in platinum. Tess Taylor, president of NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals), says “I couldn’t get through one day without the directories from the Music Business Registry. These publications are the finest in the business.”

Each directory tells you how to reach industry professionals by regular mail, e-mail, direct dial telephone and fax. The books provide each person’s exact title, street address, the name of their assistant and the styles of music in which each executive specializes. Web sites are also included.

UPDATES? YOU WANT UPDATES?

The world of the A&R executive is exciting but ever-changing. Which is to say, there’s a lot of turnover in this part of the industry. So much turnover, in fact, that the A&R Registry is completely updated and reprinted every eight weeks, whereas the publisher volume is biannual and the other books come out yearly.

NEED A PRODUCER? HERE ARE 1,700 OF THEM!

Created in partnership with RPM Direct, the “Record Producer & Recording Engineer Directory” presents 1,700 of today’s leading Record Producers, Recording Engineers & Remixers throughout the US, Canada and Europe in every genre of music. Included in the book are:

(1) Complete contact information for every Producer, Remixer & Recording Engineer along with a list of their credits.

(2) Producer/Engineer/Remixer Management Companies including a complete
staff listing as well as full client rosters.

(3) A Complete Index to easily locate any producer.

(4) Several Interviews and articles with today’s leading Producers & Engineers.

No wonder you can find the Music Business Registry’s publications in the offices of top record company executives, music publishers, artist managers, agents, music attorneys, recording artists, studios and other music business professionals everywhere from Los Angeles to London, New York to Nashville, Chicago to Copenhagen, Toronto to Tokyo, Stockholm to Sydney and Minneapolis to Munich.

YOUR SEARCH BEGINS HERE.

The Music Business Registry is located at 7510 Sunset Blvd #1041, Los Angeles, CA 90046-3400. Phone: 800-377-7411 or 818-995-7458. Fax: 800-228-9411 or 818-995-7459. E-mail: ritch@musicregistry.com.

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26
Nov 10

Tiger Woods’ Mistresses To Hold “Anniversary” Party Of His Car Crash

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – Tiger Woods’ mistresses are still desperately clinging onto fame. Three of the golfer’s flings are holding a one-year “anniversary” party of his infamous one-car crash accident, which led to the revelation of his infidelity.

Holly Sampson, Jamie Jungers and Joslyn James, three of Woods’ over a dozen mistresses, are going to hold a lavish “reunion” cocktail party at the ZIN Bistro in Los Angeles on December 3. Woods’ accident, in which he hit a fire hydrant and a tree with his Cadillac Escalade, happened on November 27.

ZIN Bistro owner Rouz Yaz told RadarOnline.com, “It’s going to be a great night. I’m excited to have the girls here. We’re going to have signature cocktails, great music and complete blast as only Holly, Jamie and Joslyn can throw.”

“Tiger is also welcome to join the party.”

Woods’ relationship with mistress no.1 Rachel Uchitel was revealed by the National Enquirer two days before the accident.

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24
Nov 10

“Crocodile Dundee” Star Paul Hogan Cleared Of Tax Fraud

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Canberra, Australia (CNS) – “Crocodile Dundee” star Paul Hogan has been cleared of tax evasion Tuesday after five years of being a suspect in the investigation. The Australian Crime Commission decided to drop the case because there are “insufficient prospects of securing convictions.”

The 71-year-old actor and his artistic collaborator John Cornell were cleared of ay criminal wrongdoing in relation to their offshore tax affairs.

The ACC said in a statement, “This decision has been made following a careful process, including obtaining high-level legal advice on some issues.”

“On the material presently available to the ACC, including documents recently obtained as a result of overseas inquiries, the ACC has concluded that there are insufficient prospects of securing convictions to justify continuing with its investigation this time.”

However, Hogan’s civil case brought up by the Australian Tax Office is still on. He allegedly owes taxes on an estimated $40 million of undeclared income.

Earlier this year, while in the country to attend his mother’s funeral, he was barred from returning to Los Angeles for two weeks over the tax issue. He was subsequently granted permission to return to his U.S. home.

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24
Nov 10

“Glee” Bully May Remain Closeted, Actor Says

Anne Lu – Celebrity News Service Contributor

Los Angeles, CA, United States (CNS) – The “Glee” resident bully may never come out of the closet, according to actor Max Adler, who plays the mentioned slushy-throwing Dave Karofsky. He said that he has some ideas about what might become of his character.

Following the “Never Been Kissed” episode earlier this month, Adler has received positive feedback from a lot of fans. The episode revealed the reason for Karofsky’s anger and why he continued to bully the glee club members, especially openly gay student Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer).

Adler told MTV News that he feels like he is representing a large group of people who are like Karofsky or those who know a Karofsky in their lives.

He said, “I’m really just so thrilled to be able to play this part, and at this point in time in our nation and the world, even. I feel like I’m representing such a large group of people and it’s a crucial time. I don’t know where it’s going to go. I want it to be a great message.”

He has some ideas on what would become of his character, though, saying, “He could join New Directions, he could be a glee-clubber. Of course… he will maybe think about suicide. Just because that’s going on in the nation right now, but I don’t know if they’re going to touch on that and go that deep.”

“I don’t know if there is any redemption [for Karofsky]. I don’t know if he’s ever going to come out. In high school, that’s kind of your world and Karofsky’s fear is for people to find out who he is.”

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