Reese Witherspoon Still No. 1 at Box Office

Reese Witherspoon is the star everyone wants this holiday season.

Her latest movie, Four Christmases, was No. 1 for the second week in a row. The comedy, about a couple who are forced to spend the holidays with all four of their divorced parents, has earned a total of $70.8 million in 12 days.

The holiday flick, also starring Vince Vaughn, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Jon Voight, opened with $46.7 million in five days and claimed the top box office slot then.

Twilight was at No. 2 with $13.2 million. The total earnings for the vampire flick are $138.6 million. Disney's animated movie Bolt came in third at the box office.

Slumdog Millionaire and Milk, starring Sean Penn, continue to do well on a small number of screens, earning a gross of $5.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
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Idol Winner Fantasia Barrino's Home in Foreclosure

American Idol's third season winner, Fantasia Barrino, is about to be evicted from one of her two Charlotte, North Carolina, homes -- according to the blog, realestalker.

According to property records, the 6-bedroom mansion has been foreclosed on. Unless the 8-time Grammy-nominated singer can make necessary payments, the 6,232 square-foot home will be auctioned off on Jan. 12.

Barrino, a single mother to daughter Zion, purchased the home, located on Bevington Place, in March 2007. The price was $1.3 million.

Her other house, also located in Charlotte, was purchased in July 2004 for $740,000 and records show it's not in financial trouble.

Her recent tune, a duet with Jennifer Hudson called "I'm His Only Woman," was just nominated for a Grammy.
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It's a Baby Boy for Ugly Betty's Eric Mabius

Ugly Betty's Eric Mabius and his wife, interior designer Ivy Sherman, have welcomed a second son, named Rylan Jaxson Mabius. The baby was born Sunday in New York City and weighed a little more than 10 lbs.

Mabius and Sherman are also parents to Maxfield Elliot, 2.
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Michael Bublé Still Carries Torch for Emily Blunt

Michael Bublé still has a place in his heart for ex-girlfriend Emily Blunt.

"I will always love her. We're still friends," the sexy crooner told PEOPLE after his sold-out show Friday night at New York's Madison Square Garden, where he wrapped up a two-year tour promoting his CD, It's Time.

The Canadian-born Bublé, 32, and the The Devil Wears Prada star, 26, broke up in July, having dated since 2005 – since she first stopped backstage to say hi after one of his shows.

The Golden Globe-winning actress has recently started dating The Office's John Krasinski.

Bublé wishes her only well in her new relationship. "I love that guy in The Office. He’s great."

As for himself, Bublé he's still looking for Ms. Right. "I'm dating right now," he says.
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David Duchovny and Tea Leoni Together Again

Recently reunited couple David Duchovny and Tea Leoni take their kids to the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks game at NYC's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

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The Fame Remake Begins Casting

Fame is looking good the second time around for Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, and Debbie Allen. The trio, along with Bebe Neuwirth and Charles S. Dutton, has been tapped to star in the remake of the 1980 classic as instructors and supervisors at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts.

Production begins Wednesday on the flick, which will follow the same premise as the first film — chronicling a slew of dancers, singers, actors and artists over four years from auditions to graduation.

Allen, who appeared in the original Fame as dance teacher Lydia Grant, will return to the school's halls as principal.Grammer will play the orchestra conductor; Mullally, a voice teacher; Neuwirth, a dance instructor; and Dutton, an acting teacher.
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Writers Guild of America Announces Nominees

Holiday cheer is arriving early for emerging awards season favorites, starting with 30 Rock, Breaking Bad and The Simpsons. The trio leads nominations from the Writers Guild of America, with winners to be announced February 7.

The WGA announced its awards roster on Monday, with a range of new and established series getting nods. Drama nominations included Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Lost, Mad Men, and The Wire.

Comedy nods went to 30 Rock, Entourage, The Office, The Simpsons and Weeds, while best new series nominations included Breaking Bad, Fringe, In Treatment, Life on Mars and True Blood. 30 Rock also racked up three episodic comedy nods, while Breaking Bad scored two episodic drama nominations and The Simpsons leads the animation category with four nominations.

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Meet The Press Names New Host

David Gregory has officially been named the new moderator of Meet The Press. The longtime NBC chief White House correspondent will take over the role, vacated in June by the death of Tim Russert, on Sunday, Dec. 14.

"I'm honored and deeply humbled as I take on this role," Gregory said. "I'm filled with a great sense of purpose as I join a superb team to cover Washington and the world from a treasured platform in our country. Above all, I want to make Tim proud."Gregory is currently the host of MSNBC's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and anchored Race to the White House this fall.

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Tobey Maguire And Family

Tobey Maguire and his wife Jennifer Meyer, who is expecting their second child, are out for a walk on Sunday with their daughter Ruby.

Top Model's Nigel Barker Has A New Baby Girl

America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker may have another future catwalker on his hands.

He and his wife, model Cristen Chin Barker, have welcomed a baby girl. Jasmine Barker -- who weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. -- was born 5:03 p.m. in New York City on Sunday. "Jasmine and Crissy are doing extremely well!" Barker tells Us.

"I feel like the luckiest man alive!" he adds. "Not just a gorgeous wife and son who I adore and love but now a perfect little girl! I feel truly blessed and want personally for little more."

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Katie Holmes A Success On Broadway

Katie Holmes has already helped the Broadway show, All My Sons, turn a profit. The show's producers officially announced today that the revival of Arthur Miller's play has entirely made back its $3.25 million investment.

In Hollywood terms, Holmes just became Broadway box-office gold. And her buzz-worthy touch was sorely needed.

"When everything is closing around her," remarked a star in one of the many Broadway shows expected to shut its doors next month, "this is a spectacular feat—of course, it's not just her, it's [costars] John Lithgow and Dianne Weist."
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Paula Abdul Opens Up About Fan Suicide

"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul is opening up about the suicide of "American Idol" contestant and alleged stalker Paula Goodspeed.

"It was devastating and tragic, and there aren't enough feelings that I can articulate without getting into a whole plethora of things," Abdul tells "Good Morning America."
Goodspeed was found dead this past month in a car near Abdul's Los Angeles home. The cause of death was from an apparent drug overdose.

"I've got to tell you, luckily for me, I was at Hollywood week for 'American Idol' when it happened. I can't even imagine if I was right there in my home," Paula said.
"It's just been a very, very tough three weeks for me ... and for her family and for everyone involved."
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'The Amazing Race': Brothers & Sisters

After dominating most of the race, Nick and Starr come in first and win the grand prize, while Ken and Tina finish a close second and win a second chance at their marriage. Dan and Andrew pulled up the rear, possibly a surprise to no one but them.
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Exclusive Peek! Marley & Me

What could be more fun than Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson and a bunch of Lab puppies? The making of Marley & Me, the upcoming holiday flick that brings the best-selling book to life.

Dozens of dogs played Marley throughout the film. In this scene, Clyde, the dog that often played “naughty” Marley, takes Aniston’s character for a walk during dog-training class. “Clyde let havoc rein, there’s no acting here, he’s not being coached to run anywhere,” Frankel says.

Owen Wilson and his costar Copper the dog, who played an older Marley, are seen here taking a break in-between takes on a beautiful day in the Pennsylvania countryside. “Copper didn’t really move so well, so rather than moving him [a costume designer] created shade for him there,” says Frankel of the 13-year-old dog.

"She came really close to adopting one," says director David Frankel of his female lead, Jennifer Aniston, who plays Jennifer Grogan in Marley & Me. A dog lover in real-life, Aniston is already mom to dogs Norman and Dolly. "In the end,she felt she had her hands full."

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Jessica Simpson: I'm Shy!

Everyone knows that Jessica Simpson has had a pop career, a reality TV show, a very public divorce, a string of not-that-great movies, a famous NFL quarterback boyfriend and is now attempting the crossover to country music. But for all that the public knows, the bubbly blonde claims she's not that outgoing.

"I am a very shy person, but I do believe that God has blessed me with a gift that I need to share."

"I always wanted to be entertaining in some way. Whether it's cooking dinner for a best friend or [onstage], I try to do it up right."

As for trying her best, J. Simp is out to prove that she really does have what it takes to be a country singer, going on tour with Rascal Flatts in January with her album, Do You Know.

"I can't wait to be a part of their show and let everyone know that I do actually sing and I'm not just in tabloids," she says.
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David Archuleta Singing Acapella

David singing "Silent Night" at the Hollwood Tree Lighting ceremony, Dec. 6, 2008.

Heath Ledger Receives His First Acting Award Of The Year

In what will likely be the first of several major awards given to late actor Heath Ledger in the coming months, the Australian Film Institute honored the star with their best actor award at a ceremony in Melbourne, Australia, over the weekend.

"It has been without a doubt the most difficult year, losing such a loved family member," Heath's sister Kate told the packed auditorium as she accepted the award along with the actor's parents. "We are so proud of him and humbly accept this award on behalf of his beautiful daughter who we will cherish forever."

Heath, who passed away in January at the age of 28 in a rented NYC apartment after an accidental overdose of painkillers and other medicines, is expected to be one of this awards season's biggest winners for his unforgettable take on comic book villain The Joker in the summer blockbuster. He was previously nominated for an Oscar for his work on 2005's Brokeback Mountain.
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Owen Wilson Talks About Working With Jen Aniston

It's hard to imagine a celebrity on the level of Owen Wilson being starstruck or intimidated by anyone in Hollywood, but that's exactly how the actor felt in the days leading up to working with Jen Aniston on their film Marley & Me."I felt extra pressure that we got along," he explains in an interview with USA Today.

"I had so many friends that had worked with Jen, and everybody has said the same thing, how much they loved working with her. I didn't want to be the one guy she hates!"

However, says Jen, her funnyman co-star had no reason to worry. "It was an instant ease when we met and started rehearsing," she says. "Sometimes you actually really like the person you are having good chemistry with. We lucked out."

One thing that Jen is hoping to get out of the high-profile romantic comedy is a bit of a holiday from the headlines about her personal life, whether it's her former husband Brad Pitt or current
boyfriend John Mayer.
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Keri Russel's Sexy Photo Shoot

What is the sexy about laying on a giant teddy bear? Ick. The new mom vamps it up in the December issue of Details Magazine showing she's come a long way from her days on Felicity!
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O.J. Simpson Heads To Jail

Karma, anyone...?

Former football great O.J Simpson was sentenced to prison on Friday for at least nine years in a bizarre armed robbery case he had claimed was meant to retrieve his own sports memorabilia at a Las Vegas hotel in 2007.

Simpson, who was convicted on Dec.3 — 13 years to the day he was acquitted in the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, appeared to break down in tears in the Las Vegas courtroom as he told the judge he was "sorry and confused" before going into a rambling and emotional five-minute declaration.

Amy Pohler Appears On SNL Saturday

Just six weeks after giving birth to bouncing baby Archie Arnett on Oct. 25, Amy Poehler made a surprise return to Saturday Night Live. Poehler reprised her impression of Sen. Hillary Clinton during Saturday's cold open and co-anchored "Weekend Update" with Seth Meyers. "You thought I was gone, didn't you?" said Poehler as Clinton with a wink.

The cold-open sketch had Hillary attempting to convince herself that being appointed President-elect Barack Obama's Secretary of State was, in fact, better than winning the presidency or being the governor of Alaska. "This job is almost a dream come true," she cracked.

Darrell Hammond popped in as Bill Clinton to affirm that the political power couple is back. "You voted for change, but you ain't never going to change this," he drawled. "We Clintons are here to stay," added Hillary. "You may think we're down, but like the South, vampires and Britney Spears, we will rise again."
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Hugh Hefner And His New Girlfriends

Hef and his new ladies, Kristina and Karissa Shannon at a party in L.A. Their parents must be overjoyed with the new status of their lovely daughters.
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Victora Beckham At The Airport in L.A.

Victoria Beckham at LAX in a leather ensemble --this looks like a super comfortable outfit to fly in, don't you think?

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The Amazing Race Is Over

After traversing more than 40,000 miles over 22 days, the brother-sister team of Nick and Starr Spangler was the first to cross the finish line, getting declared the newest winners of the CBS Emmy-magnet and receiving the $1 million prize.

"She's been unbelievable on this race," the 22-year-old Nick said of his little sister. "More than $1 million, more than being the winners of The Amazing Race, I love the experience that I've gone through with my sister, and I've loved seeing her succeed so greatly."
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Twilight Director Backs Out Of Sequel!

Catherine Hardwicke delivered the biggest opening weekend ever for a female film director—not to mention Robert Pattinson to the screaming fans—but it doesn't look like she'll be getting the chance to top that record with the next Twilight film.

The helmer has parted ways with the series. "I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct New Moon," said Hardwicke. "Directing Twilight has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel—it is a great story."

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