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Lady Gaga returns as 'crotch grabbing' Jo Calderone for latest music video
Lady Gaga grabbed her crotch and even donned body hair in a bid to revive her male alter ego, Jo Calderone, in the video for her new single You And I.

The video has the 'Telephone' hitmaker striping...


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Coogan, Gascoigne win payouts in hacking case against News of the World
Steve Coogan and Paul Gascoigne were among a number of celebrity phone-hacking victims who settled their cases against the News of the World on Wednesday.

The bill for Rupert Murdoch's News Group...
Crouch and wife Abbey sue over alleged phone hacking
Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch have been named among a fresh wave of celebrities who have launched legal action over hacking scandals.

The couple, who fear their most intimate secrets were hacked by...
Tamara Ecclestone steals spotlight at charity party in skintight snake skin
Tamara Ecclestone, who was co-hosting an evening for the Starlight Children's Foundation on Tuesday night at London's Langham Hotel, stunned onlookers as she stepped wearing a tiny Pucci mini-dress...
Nicole Scherzinger has no regrets over X Factor
Singer Nicole Scherzinger insists that she gave the job "110 per cent" effort and has "no regrets", post her departure from the U.S. TV talent show 'X Factor'.

The 'Don't Hold Your Breath' hitmaker...
Cowell wanted to keep Paula Abdul
Music mogul Simon Cowell has admitted he didn't want singer Paula Abdul to be fired from "The X Factor" and added that pop star Mariah Carey is not likely to become the new judge.

"I would've liked...
Kanye, Bruno Vie for Top Music Honors
Los Angeles hosts the 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony on February 12. Here's a look at the contenders in the Pop, Rock, and Rap categories.



Last year, Bruno Mars announced his entry into...
Oscar-nominated Music Helps Movies Soar
Most people consider film to be purely visual. Yet a movie's music, or score, plays a key role in conveying the work's message.



Joseph Rivers, who teaches film studies and music at the...
Not giving up music career: Hudgens
Actress Vanessa Hudgens insists her music career is not over.

The former High School Musical star admits she is not about to extend her pop offerings but won't rule it out some time in the...
Adele "a little too fat", says designer Karl Lagerfeld
Designer Karl Lagerfeld recently hit chart-topping singer Adele on weight, calling her "a little too fat".

However Lagerfeld also went on to add that the 23-year-old singer had a "divine...
David Guetta wants house music to be as big as hip hop
David Guetta wants to make house music as big as hip-hop and rock music in America.

The DJ and producer has been a key figure in bringing commercial dance to the US charts through his tracks with...
Kanye West dreamed of being 'next Michael Jackson'
Kanye West, who is renowned for his outspoken nature, once declared to a chairman at Sony Music he would be "the next Michael Jackson".

Even in his early days, the 34-year-old rapper was given to...
Hollywood Style Star: Gwyneth Paltrow
Hollywood is full of women who know how to put on a gown and pose for the cameras. But there are a handful of ladies whose sartorial selections elevate them head and exposed shoulders above the rest....
Hollywood Style Star: Halle Berry
Hollywood is full of women who know how to put on a gown and pose for the cameras. But there are a handful of ladies whose sartorial selections elevate them head and exposed shoulders above the rest....
Hollywood Style Star: Julianne Moore
Hollywood is full of women who know how to put on a gown and pose for the cameras. But there are a handful of ladies whose sartorial selections elevate them head and exposed shoulders above the rest....
Hollywood 2012: Olivia Munn, Part 2
Olivia Munn opens up to Krista Smith about working with Aaron Sorkin, meeting the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie, and her fear of crowds. Plus, behind the scenes at her V.F. photo shoot with Williams...
How to Get the Look from Our Hollywood Cover
Vanity Fair's 2012 Hollywood cover , the 19th in our longstanding tradition of celebrating the best in film. It's always a lengthy process to pinpoint exactly how, visually, we want to...
New comedy may save Aussie films
The Aussie film industry is pinning its hopes on a movie from the makers of 'The Castle' to revive its flagging fortunes. Last year, local films accounted for under four per cent of...
Get To Know The Song Of The Year Nominees: Mumford And Sons' 'The Cave'
This Sunday the annual Grammy Award winners will be announced. One of the biggest categories is Song of the Year, which goes to a songwriter. Every day this week, we'll give you a little intel...
A Ballet Dancer's Workout Music? Classical, Of Course
Madonna -- which is just fine for some people. But we've also heard from some of you who prefer a different kind of workout soundtrack: classical music. Jared Angle, a principal dancer with the...
Travel show makes day-trip to Hallandale Beach, Hollywood
Knock, knock. Want to win some money? A couple of Hallandale Beach and Hollywood residents had the chance to be on a trivia game show, just by opening the door and answering some questions about...
Pictures Of Kate Middleton At First Public Engagement Without Prince William
William as she attended her first official engagement as a patron of the National Portrait Gallery. While Kate's flying solo in London, Wills is currently in the Falklands on a six-week...
Poppy Montgomery - Fashion Looks Gallery
Unforgettable girl Carrie Wells prefers the vest top and jeans look to more glamorous attire. And boy, she wears it well. But for the show's star, Poppy Montgomery, dressing up is much more...
Woods commands Pebble Beach spotlight
While celebrities such as actor Bill Murray and musician Kenny G will command a lot of attention at this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the golfing spotlight will focus mainly on former...
'Idol' singer takes big fall off stage in Hollywood
By Craig Berman The first Hollywood night of "American Idol" season 11 ended with a cliffhanger worthy of a soap opera as 16-year-old Symone Black fell off the stage while answering the...
'House' to end after current season
By Anna Chan Say goodbye to unconventional bedside manner on TV, because Dr. Gregory House is done. The producers of the popular medical drama "House" announced Wednesday that the show will...
Perry and Brand reach divorce deal
Radar Online , Perry and Brand said they "have entered into a comprehensive written settlement of all issues, including, without limitation, with respect to the property to be confirmed or...
Courteney Cox: I've been celibate since split
Courteney Cox says she hasn't been with anyone since she and husband David Arquette separated. Courteney Cox may be single, but she's not necessarily ready to mingle. The 47-year-old...
Lagerfeld sorry for Adele 'too fat' comment
By Bruna Nessif, E! Online It looks like we weren't the only ones taken aback by Karl Lagerfeld's recent comment about Adele. Chanel's creative...
Icelander films alleged legendary creature
An Icelandic man said he has captured video of a creature he believes is the legendary Lagarfljots Worm. Hjortur Kjerulf said he shot the video last weekend on the river Jokulsa i Fljotsdal, which...
Robert Maycock: Classical music critic for 'The Independent'
The music critic and sometime Music Editor of The Independent, Robert Maycock, who has died in a car accident, was among the most principled and independent-minded writers on classical and...
Sister Act From Iran Promotes Pop Music in Era of Repression
Born in a country where so-called Western music is deemed satanic and women are banned from performing solo, the Safavi sisters have fought to...
Monte Poole: Quietly, Randy Bennett puts Saint Mary's basketball in national spotlight
Head coach Randy Bennett expresses himself during the second half of Saint Mary's College game against Eastern Washington at Moraga, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. (Karl...
'American Idol': Tension mounts as Hollywood round begins
And now it starts ... for real.The road auditions are over. The crackpots and deluded wannabes have been bumped off. And we can finally get down to the serious business of separating the pretenders...
'This Means War' Premiere Red Carpet Arrivals
Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy promoted their latest action/romantic comedy, directed by McG, on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles. "This Means War" centers on two CIA agents, also best...
Why There Are Only Two Nominees for This Year's Best Original Song Oscar
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close for best picture?!" -- was, "Why are there only two nominees for best original song?!" (For the record, they are "Man or Muppet"...
VES Honoree and Effects Guru Douglas Trumbull on How Technology, Spectacle Can Rescue Hollywood
. And almost 45 years later, Trumbull still doggedly pushes the industry to grow and change, even if he finds resistance – or worse, indifference - to innovations which he claims will not just...
Indiana Moves to Grant Broad New Legal Rights to Dead Celebrities
How the state is considering bolstering the so-called "James Dean law" that confers enormous publicity rights for the estates of dead...
'Real Housewives of Miami' Renewed for Season 2; Show Gets Makeover
tell us that Bravo has renewed the series for a second season and plans to give it a relaunch worthy of the other series in the franchise. The network will officially announce the renewal and...
'House' Ending Its Run This Season
as an unconventional doctor who frequently clashes with his colleagues and patients at a New Jersey hospital, has been a valuable property for the network. In addition to serving as a launchpad for...
'Hung' Creators Ink Two-Year Overall Deal at Fox 21
HBO Renews 'Enlightened,' Cancels 'Hung,' 'Bored to Death,' 'How to Make It In America' As part of the pact, the married duo will focus not only on creating...
Bart Simpson: The New Symbol of High Fashion
I was just dreaming of things I wanted to wear myself – that's always the starting point of any of my collections. I came up with a Bart Simpson sweater – then my assistant I wanted...
Relativity Hit With $44 Million Lawsuit by Aramid Entertainment
Calling it "one of the greatest heist stories ever told in the movie business," the Aramid Entertainment Fund on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Relativity Media, Fortress Investment and...
M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Flip-off Has NBC, NFL Pointing Fingers
’s decision to flip the bird to more than 111 million viewers during the Super Bowl halftime show has led to some gesturing between NBC and the NFL; the network and the league released dueling...
Producers of 'House' announce series end
Sept. 18, 2011: Hugh Laurie arrives at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on in Los Angeles. The producers of "House" have announced that after eight seasons, the series is ending its...
'Animal Kingdom' Actor to Star as Xerxes in '300' Follow-Up
action pic sees the Persian king-turned-god Xerxes lead an army against Greek forces, who have little training but are under the guidance of a general named Themistokles. (The giant battle at the...
Tim Goodman's TV Power Rankings Make A Triumphant - If Late - Return
's case) go by without much comment, so too can I. A lot of great series have come and gone -- and a lot of crappy series have come and stayed -- but we're living in a 52 week television...
McG's Wonderland Sound & Vision to Produce Syfy Films' Found-Footage Thriller 'Day 38'
Patriotism and traditional values, like those displayed in "Thor," "The Artist," "Soul Surfer" and "Hugo," are what moviegoers want, says a group that will...
SXSW Preview: Watch the Trailer For 'The Aggression Scale'
. The movie hails from Snowfort Pictures and Film Harvest. Heat Vision had to take on four hitmen just to get this exclusive trailer, so...