Jennifer Hudson's 'Star Spangled' Download for Charity

If you were moved by Jennifer Hudson's heartfelt rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at last weekend's Super Bowl, you can buy a copy and the proceeds will benefit charity.

You can download Jennifer's performance on iTunes -- funds from the sale will go to the Hudson-King Foundation in honor of her family.

Jennifer's patriotic performance marked her first appearance on the stage since she lost her mother, brother and nephew last fall when they were murdered in their home city of Chicago.
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Jonas Brothers '90210' News

The Jonas Brothers are setting their sights on the world's most famous zip code!

The pop-rockin' trio will act as hosts for a night of The CW's hit series "90210" and "Privileged" on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern. "90210" star Jessica Lowndes will join Kevin, Nick and Joe for special promos and never-before-seen footage.

Plus, fans won't want to miss the bros talking about their experience working in 3D on their new film, 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,' in theaters February 27. Viewers will even be treated to a clip of the trio performing their hit song "Tonight."
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Miley Cyrus & Taylor Swift to Duet at Grammys

As if the Grammy Awards didn't have enough celebs already lined up, they've gone ahead and added another constellation's worth of stars.

A special performance with Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus headlines the latest announcement of performers for the Feb. 8 Grammys. Kanye West and Estelle will also perform together, while nominees Adele, Chris Brown and Sugarland are also scheduled to sing onstage, the Recording Academy said Tuesday.

The Grammys will also include a Four Tops tribute featuring original member Duke Fakir, Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo. And the evening's presenters will include Sheryl Crow, Queen Latifah, Craig Ferguson, Jay Mohr, T-Pain and Al Green.

These celebs join an already star-studded lineup of performers including U2, Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna and Carrie Underwood.

The 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
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The Bachelor 'Jason Mesnick' Is Sleepless in Seattle

Jason Mesnick took a swing through his hometown of Seattle on this week’s episode of The Bachelor.

Mesnick, 32, talks about stepping out on his own turf, the realities of parenthood and the heart-wrenching decision-making that went into narrowing his playing field to four.

This week I got to take all five women to my hometown of Seattle. I was excited to spend time with them on my turf. I was also excited to be back home, albeit briefly, with my boy, Ty.

I have really experienced a lot of what my hometown has to offer, but I have always wanted to go on a seaplane and I finally got the opportunity to do so with Naomi. We flew over the Puget Sound, the Space Needle and even my house. It was truly “AMAZING.”

Melissa really was so easygoing. Even though I had to cancel my date with her, she was completely up for the change of plans. I really felt bad because I wanted to show her what Seattle had to offer. But Ty was sad at the thought of me going out for the night. Being a dad, I knew Ty was my responsibility and I was just really happy that she was so cool about not going out for the night and taking it easy with me at the house.

Kissing the girls in front of each other was really awkward, although it was really easy to tell the difference. Each girl is so different from one another and if it was my choice I really wouldn’t have done it in front of the other girls but it was what it was.

Casual is my style. If I had it my way I would be in a suit as little as possible. My date with Naomi is something I would really do. We had so much fun and I think Naomi really got to see the real me.

The rose ceremony was the toughest one yet because once I realized I was sending Steph home, it was truly heartbreaking. Steph has been through so much in her life and is really one of the most incredible people I have ever met. Even though I knew I had to say goodbye to her, it was incredibly tough. For Steph to have the outlook on the world the way she does tells us all really what she is made of. I was so emotional and just told the rest of the girls even though Steph and I weren’t meant to be she is one of the most incredible people I have ever met.

I am really excited for the hometown visits. This is really where everything changed for me last season with DeAnna and I know it will be the same this year. Naomi, Jill, Melissa, and Molly each have huge hearts and that was my ultimate goal finding my final four girls. I am not nervous at all. I’m just excited to see the girls in their own element.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County--Episode 10--What Happens in Vegas ...

What happens in Vegas, ends up in this episode. The O.C. clique make the journey to Sin City for an overnight stay of diva fun and drama.

Elsewhere, Lynn seek parenting advice from her mother; Jeana visits her family in Wisconsin.
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'Dancing With The Stars' Casting News

Want to know which celebrities will be competing on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars?"

ABC will be 'name-dropping' to reveal the new celebrity contestants during their regularly scheduled shows on Sunday night.

Tune in Sunday February 8 to "Desperate Housewives," "Brothers & Sisters," and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" as they will be revealing the next group of celebrity 'Dancing' contestants.
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Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht--TV to DVD: February 2, 2009

TLC's No. 1 series follows a super-sized family as they go about their everyday lives from trips to the zoo, to a vacation in Utah and their holiday celebrations. Now season three of the Gosselins lives, as they raise their twins and sextuplets, is available on DVD.

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The Stars of 'He's Just Not That Into You' Sizzle on The Red Carpet

The gorgeous glammed-up girls Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Jennifer Aniston, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Scarlett Johansson pose together at the Los Angeles Premiere.
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Brad Pitt Selling Malibu Home

It makes sense. The Pitt-Jolie clan cruises the globe so much it seems silly to have more than, let's say, half a dozen homes. But selling the Malibu pad? C'mon Brad!

Brad Pitt has quietly put his Malibu bluff estate on the market, for a cool $18 million.

The property includes a glass walled contemporary house perched on the bluff overlooking the ocean, a large swimming pool, a tennis court and A-list neighbors that include Cindy Crawford and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Records show that Brad paid $8,410,000 when he bought the estate in 2005, in the aftermath of his split from ex Jennifer Aniston.

Pitt, 45, Angelina Jolie, 33, and their six kids, will now have to divide their time between the couple's remaining six homes--- Brad's ocean front compound just north of Santa Barbara, his long-time home in L.A.'s Los Feliz area, the Pitt-Jolie pad in New Orleans, Angie's Cambodian hideaway and the 35-bedroom Chateau Miraval estate in rural France.

Oh, and there's the newly purchased 40-plus acre estate in Long Island, NY. Guess something had to pay for the new house!
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Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and Suri Vacation at Beach in Brazil

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and their 2-year-old daughter Suri enjoyed a relaxing family beach vacation over the weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

After spotting the three on the beach (located in a military base), a small small crowd gathered around them.

Cruise was in a festive mood, taking photos with several locals. Holmes, in a one-piece swimsuit, also appeared more laid back, ditching high heels for flip flops once she stepped onto the sand.

Suri was also spotted collecting sea shells buried in the sand with some local children.
The family fun continued Sunday when the three took a helicopter ride in Rio de Janeiro.

The Cruise clan -- who arrived at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro -- are in South America to promote the actor's new film Valkyrie, which premieres in Brazil on Tuesday.

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Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer's Super Bowl Date

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer were seen together and even spied showing a little affection during Sunday's big Super Bowl game.

Despite rumors that the pair are no longer together, a souce says that, "She and John were affectionate and shared some hugs during the game. They acted like a normal couple spending a casual Sunday together with friends."

Jen and John reportedly got together with friends at a casual get-together just outside Los Angeles, and Jen even pitched in to help clean up after the game.
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Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry's Future Baby Plans

After welcoming their first daughter Nahla Ariela last March, do Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry want another baby?

"She needs a sibling," Gabriel tells a source about baby Nahla. "I think it's important."

Gabriel goes on to say, "I've never known anybody who's had a single child [and] I've always been around big families. I believe in big families."

As for Halle's thoughts on having more kids:

"She's okay with it," Gabriel tells People. "Absolutely."

Gabriel also says that baby Nahla, who turns 1 next month, is walking and talking.

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Karina Smirnoff Injury News

Amid reports that "Dancing With The Stars" pro dancer Karina Smirnoff has suffered an injury requiring surgery.

A representative for ABC says:

"[Karina] has had minor surgery, but is doing well and expected to recover in time to begin training for the next season of 'DWTS.'"

Karina will be back in full swing on the new season of "DWTS," airing March 9 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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Vanessa Hudgeons Will Not Appear In Twilight Sequel

The latest scoop in the world of New Moon casting is that "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens, who recently auditioned for the role of Leah Clearwater for the "Twilight" sequel, probably won't be getting the part anytime soon.

Why? Well, apparently the character of Leah Clearwater won't appear until after "New Moon."
"I'm not sure about [final] casting, but I had heard Vanessa Hudgens was going up for the part of Leah [Clearwater, a werewolf]," Melissa Rosenberg, who wrote both films, told People at the 61st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards. "But at the moment, the part of Leah doesn't happen until the third movie."
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Jennifer Hudson's Producer From Super Bowl Insisted She Lip-Synch National Anthem

By now, you've probably either read about or seen Jennifer Hudson's amazing rendition of the the National Anthem before Sunday night's Super Bowl.

In her first public performance since her mother mother, brother, and nephew were murdered in October, Hudson delivered a stunning version of the anthem.

But after the game, the show's producer, "American Idol" music director Ricky Minor, told The Associated Press that, at his request, Hudson lip-synched the anthem to a previously recorded track.

"This was such an important performance, because it's the first time everyone has seen Jennifer. But she's in such a great place, with such great spirits, and time can heal her wounds. She's on fire right now and totally grounded," said Minor.

Minor explained that he insisted that both Hudson Faith Hill, who performed "America the Beautiful" before Hudson, sing to the prerecorded tracks the NFL requires them to submit a week before the game.

"That's the right way to do it," Minor said. "There's too many variables to go live. I would never recommend any artist go live, because the slightest glitch would devastate the performance."

Hudson, 27, who has yet to discuss her family tragedy in public, will next appear at the Grammy Awards on February 8.
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