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Madonna Donates Millions to Kabbalah

Though her nasty divorce has been a definite low note for Madonna as of late, the good news is that she’s still committed to making the world a better place.

And in 2007, FOX News reports that the “Ray of Light” singer donated $3.1 million to charity, with most of it going to the Kabbalah Center of Los Angeles.

In addition, Madge also donated $250,000 to Mobilization Against AIDS, and $15,000 to the recording industry’s pet charity the TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia and Cancer Research.

However, despite the fact that she adopted her son David Banda from Malawi, Madonna didn’t give any money to her charity Raising Malawi, though she may have amended her error with the fundraiser she threw in February this year.
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Garner at Hospital -- Ready to Burst?

While you're poppin' champagne, Jen Garner might be poppin' out that kid -- she and hubby Ben Affleck were spotted just moments ago going into Cedars-Sinai!

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Daniel Wright is the Biggest 'Biggest Loser' Ever!

At 454 pounds, Daniel Wright, 19, is the heaviest player in the history of "The Biggest Loser," and when the NBC weight-loss competition returns this January 6, Daniel and his best friend David Lee, 23, will be fighting for their lives.

"I know we have damaged ourselves, but we haven't waited until 40. If we can do this now, we can save a lot of time on our lives. Our biggest fear is death - early," says Daniel, who suffers from borderline Type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, sleep apnea and hypothyroidism.
"I let [my weight] hold me back from living my high school years like I should," he says, explaining that the weight eventually really takes a toll. "When you have to plan out how to put your shoes on so you don't break a sweat, it really changes how you look at things."

"The Biggest Loser: Couples" premieres Tuesday, January 6 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
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Angelina--No More Babies!

They are reportedly heading to Ethiopa to add another orphan to their well-loved brood, but as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt await this seventh child, they're struggling with the news that they may never have another biological baby, sources say.

Because Angie's last two pregnancies were so fraught with complications, she has been advised to wait a long time before getting pregnant again – or not to get pregnant at all.

"Her previous pregnancies ended with emergency caesarian secions. She's been told that, at the least, she should not get pregnant for a year after her last deliver, and it would be safer if she did not get pregnant, ever."

The health complications this time around could pose a direct danger to the Changeling star, Dr. Larrian Gillespie, who has not treated Angie, reports.

"Angelina is at risk of having a stroke or heart attack, and because she developed gestational diabetes, there is a high risk she'll have it again, with the child being at risk for diabetes."

Not being a biological mom again might be hard for Angelina, as she revealed to Vanity Fair last year that she loves being pregnant.

"It makes me feel like a woman," she said. "Also, I happen to be with someone who finds pregnancy very sexy."
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J.Lo & Marc Anthony Together in Puerto Rico

Whichever source told the NY Daily News earlier this week that Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony were on their way to an official split around Valentine's Day should probably have told the couple first, because they don't seem to be heading in that direction.In fact, J.Lo and Marc are currently vacationing in Puerto Rico together.

Earlier this week, the multitalented pair joined pals for a sumptuous dinner at San Juan hotspot Marmalade. "Jennifer and Marc looked very happy, so it is hard for me to believe the rumors their marriage is in trouble," E! quotes the restaurant's manager as saying.

The couple were joined by a group that included Lopez's sister, Lynda.

The latest split rumors surrounding the pair, who recently became parents to twins Max and Emme, began on Dec. 29, when the Daily News reported the couple was just waiting for Marc's big V-Day concert at NYC's Madison Square Garden to pass before announcing their split. Not surprisingly, this report was shot down almost immediately by reps for the actress.
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American Idol Gina Glocksen to Wed on New Year's Eve

American Idol Season 6 finalist Gina Glocksen is wedding her high school science teacher beau on New Year's Eve.

Glocksen is marrying Joe Ruzicka, a high school science teacher from her Chicago hometown. The pair were introduced when she tried out to be the leader singer in his band three years ago.

Jordin Sparks and finalist Haley Scarnato are expected to sing at the nuptials. Ruzicka's band, Then Again, will also perform for the 300 guests.

"At the tour [American Idols Live! 2007]. I asked all the girls [to be bridesmaids]," Glocksen said. "Jordin and Haley carried through with it, the others took gigs. New Year's Eve is one day you can't ask a performer to take off."

Ruzicka proposed in 2007 at the American Idols Live! tour.
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Biggest Loser's Amy, Marty Expecting a Baby!

A Biggest Loser baby is on the way!

Former contestants Amy and her husband, Marty Wolff, are expecting their first child together.

Amy is three months pregnant and due in July.



The couple met in 2007 while filming the third season of the network's Biggest Loser series.
They married in March 2008.


Amy, 29, and Marty, 28, who live in Omaha, Nebraska, started their own weight-loss program called Reality Wellness after competing in the hit reality show. They also help organize local competitions, including Shape Up Omaha, to get community members active.


Biggest Loser: Families debuts Jan. 6 on NBC.
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Miley Cyrus To Perform In A CA High School Tonight

Miley Cyrus has booked a New Year's concert at an unlikely venue: Inside the gymnasium of Beckman High School in Irvine, Calif.

Back in the summer, MTV held a contest for high school students to win a live, Cyrus-headlines concert on New Year's Eve.

The winner is Alison Kaprielian, a senior whose tireless work for the Pink Ribbon Club for breast cancer awareness has won her school the experience of a lifetime.

Fresh back from a Christmas break with family in her hometown of Nashville, Cyrus and pal Mandy Jiroux spent most of Tuesday with Kaprielian.
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Obamas Will Move To D.C. This Weekend

The Obama family will move to Washington D.C. this weekend, according to the Barack Obama's transition team.

"The president-elect will be here in Washington to continue work on an economic recovery plan," the team announced.

He, his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters Malia and Sasha will stay at a Washington hotel through Jan. 15. From there, they will move into the Blair House, which is the president's guest house and stands across the street from the White House. Inauguration events begin Jan. 20.
The transition team added: "[Obama] will also be here for the beginning of school."
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Real Housewives of Orange County--EPISODE 6 "Cut!"

Gretchen asks Jeff's children to come out from Michigan and rotate visits to their father's bedside. Gretchen takes advantage of the kids' visit to spend a day in Hollywood and engage in the success of her friend Jo De la Rosa.

Vicki accompanies Briana to the Red Cross to donate blood even though she is terrified of needles.

Feeling the financial pinch of being a college student, Kara gets a summer job at a local boutique...and redefines "manual labor."

Lynne frantically anticipates "the perfect" 18th birthday for her demanding daughter, Raquel. Things get off to a rocky start when a jealous squabble over their outfits threatens to dash Lynne's hopes for the perfect party.

Lynne meets the other housewives for the first time at Orange County's hip new restaurant. Within minutes of arriving, Lynne makes a misstep that leads to some very awkward exchanges. Before the night is over, Tamra and Gretchen square off over Gretchen's treatment of her ailing fiancé. This incident completely derails their budding friendship.

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