New Celebrity Apprentice Cast Revealed

NBC and Donald Trump announced today the all-star celebrity cast for the second season of The Celebrity Apprentice.

The upcoming season will feature 16 new celebrities, with the men competing against the women once more.

The men include everyone from musicians to athletes to comedians including Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, and Herschel Walker.

The women include reality stars like Khloe Kardashian, mother and daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers as well as Annie Duke, Natalie Gulbis, Claudia Jordan, Brande Roderick and Tionne Watkins.

"Last season's Celebrity Apprentice became one of the hottest shows on television - and this season will be even better," said executive producer Donald Trump. "We have an amazing cast of celebrities and we are looking forward to some fantastic entertainment."

All the celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their respective causes. They will ultimately face judgment in the boardroom by Trump, his two children, Donald Trump, Jr. and Ivanka Trump, and trusted advisor George Ross.The new two-hour-long episodes begin on Sunday, March 1 at 9 pm/ET.
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Tom Cruise Speaks About Jett Travolta's Death On the View

A shaken Tom Cruise struggled to describe his feelings on the death of Jett Travolta during an appearance that airs Friday on The View.

"It's horrific," said Cruise, a close friend of John Travolta and Kelly Preston (Tom and Kelly starred together in Jerry Maguire) "Both of them doting parents, just wonderful people...it's just..."I remember Jett when he was born. I saw him when he was a few months old and John just adored him," he continued. "It's something I don't have the words..."

With Cruise barely holding it together, Barbara Walters changed the subject, asking if Cruise had a response to critics who claim Scientology prevents parents from giving medication to their ailing children and have suggested the religion's rules played a part in the 16-year-old's death.

"Not true. It's actually the opposite," Cruise said, explaining that adherents are encouraged to go in for physicals and see doctors when ailing.

The interview was taped earlier this week and scheduled to air today, but was preempted by a press conference by President-elect Barack Obama.
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Lisa Bonet Welcomes A Baby Boy

Lisa Bonet and her Hawaiian born boyfriend Jason Momoa welcomed their second child together and named him Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa.

That'll be fun when he starts school....

Jason's mother explained that Nakoa means "warrior," while Mana refers to "strength/spirit," and Kaua — "rain" — and po — "dark" — refer to the weather conditions when he was born. The second middle name, Namakaeha, is the same as Jason's.

Lisa, who's appearing in Life on Mars, and Jason, of Stargate Atlantis
fame, already have a daughter, Lola Iolani, 17 months. The actress' daughter with Lenny Kravitz, Zoe, is 20.

Unique names are not unusual for the one-time Cosby Show star. Back in 1993 she legally changed her name to Lilakoi Moon, though she continues to go by Lisa Bonet professionally.
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Fergie And Josh Duhamel's Wedding Festivities Begin

Days before they wed, Josh Duhamel and Fergie held a bachelor/bachelorette bash in Santa Monica Wednesday.

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Zac Efron And Sandra Bullock Named As Presenters At Golden Globes

More stars have been added to an already celeb-studded list of presenters for this year's Golden Globe Awards. Sandra Bullock, Zac Efron, Gerard Butler, Sean Combs, and Pierce Brosnan will present the golden trophies at the award show, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Thursday.

Actors Chris Pine and Heroes' Zachary Quinto have also been added as presenters. The new group joins stars like Jake Gyllenhaal, The Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Lopez, Glenn Close, and Seth Rogen.

The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards air Sunday on NBC at 8 p.m.
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Taylor Lautner Will Stay On For Twilight Sequel

The speculation is over: Taylor Lautner will get to play Jacob Black after all in the Twilight sequel New Moon."It was my first instinct that Taylor was, is, and should be Jacob," director Chris Weitz announced.

Questions had arisen about whether the 16-year-old could effectively portray his werewolf character, who ages 10 years and grows much taller and bulkier in the film's sequel. But Weitz said Lautner"emotionally right for the part" and has the movie studio's full support.

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Christian Bale Dedicates His People's Choice Award To Heath Ledger

The Dark Knight proved to be the big winner at Wednesday's 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, taking home five awards, including favorite cast, superhero and action movie.

Christian Bale collected the award for best on-screen matchup for his Batman and the late Heath Ledger's Joker.

"On behalf of all of the cast from the movie, thank you very much to the fans," said Bale. "Here's to Heath."

Ledger has also scored a posthumous Golden Globe nomination for his role and is expected to earn an Oscar nod later this month.
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The People Love Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood won three People's Choice Awards, including favorite female singer, on Wednesday.

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Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Win Big At People's Choice Awards

The people have spoken - and they like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

The pair won two awards at Wednesday's 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Pitt was voted favorite leading man at the ceremony, while Jolie nabbed favorite female action star. (Neither was on hand to accept their awards.)

The Dark Knight, which scooped up five awards, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale's Batman and the late Heath Ledger's Joker.

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'Biggest Loser' Contestant Charged

CENTERLINE, Mich. -- A suburban Detroit contestant on the NBC show "The Biggest Loser" was charged with domestic violence Tuesday.

Shanon Thomas, 30, is accused of throwing flour in her tenant's face.

"I'm really a good upstanding person. I can't believe this is even happening to me," Thomas told 37th District Visiting Judge Sherman Faunce.

The Macomb Daily reported Michael Nolden, who lived in Thomas' basement, told police Thomas yelled at him to turn his television down, grabbed a bag of flour and threw some in his face, getting into his eyes.

Nolden called police and when officers showed up they noticed there was flour on the floor and couch, according to police reports.

Thomas told the judge Nolden attempted to throw a pan at her.

A not guilty plea was entered on her behalf.

Thomas was arrested in Royal Oak in 2004 on suspicion of drunken driving and later pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated.

Thomas is a massage therapist. She and her mother, Helen Phillips of Sterling Heights, are one of 11 couple teams on "The Biggest Loser." The seventh season premiered Tuesday night on WDIV where Thomas was sent home.

Thomas could get three months in jail if she is convicted.
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Leonardo DiCaprio To Play an Ex-Hitman?

Hollywood powerhouse Leonardo DiCaprio has been tapped for yet another big screen project.

The 'Revolutionary Road' star has been picked to play the lead in the New Regency film "Beat the Reaper," based on the novel by Josh Bazell, Variety reports.

"Beat the Reaper" is the story of Peter Brown, a Manhattan Emergency Room doctor who is in the witness protection program, the trade paper writes.

DiCaprio's character runs into trouble when a mobster recognizes him from his former career as a hitman.

The 34-year-old actor is nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role in 'Revolutionary Road.'
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Nicole Richie Won't Appear on Gossip Girl

Sorry Upper East Siders: Nicole Richie won't be joining the cast of Gossip Girl any time soon.
Richie's rep tells Usmagazine.com that it's "not true" she's planning to guest star on the CW show.

Rumors began after a New York newspaper reported Wednesday that Richie "loves Gossip Girl and she wants a really b---hy, juicy role."

Although the part wouldn't have been a stretch -- Richie played a bully on NBC's Chuck earlier this season -- she's currently focusing on her House of Harlow jewelry line, as she told Us last December.
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