Music » Justin Bieber and Busta Rhymes Cover "Drummer Boy"

Justin Bieber and friends are continuing their catchy assault on Christmas.With the singer's holiday album out tomorrow, Justin has been giving fans a taste of what's to come via a few early releases. First, there was this duet with Usher. It was followed a couple days later by this collaboration with Mariah Carey.Now, the Biebs has teamed up with iconic rapper Busta Rhymes in order to bust some rhymes on a remake of "Drummer Boy." It's definitely a different version than the one that's been heard on the radio for so many years. Listen now and compa...

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Gossip » Lindsay Lohan to Beg For Mercy in Court

Lindsay Lohan is prepared to eat a piece of humble pie in court and beg Judge Stephanie Sautner for mercy. Whether she'll be successful or not is another story.Wednesday, at a hearing that could end with a jail sentence, she will concede she violated her probation by getting kicked out of her community service program.The hearing is to establish if Lindsay violated probation for her necklace heist and what consequences she will face if so. But the first part of that may be moot. Lindsay Lohan After a series of repeated f*%k-ups, LiLo's shift in strategy is designed to show the judge she is now finally serious about complying with her probation terms.She'll come to court having logged 24 hours of time at the morgue, significantly...

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Gossip » Google Pumpkin Carving Video: Coolest Logo Ever?

Once again, Google managed to outdo itself with its homepage logo.The company's images, doodles, programs and videos are always a treat, but we've never seen a trick quite like today's display to commemorate Halloween.Suffice it to say, this is not your average pumpkin carving endeavor.Check out this time-lapse, stop-motion video of a group of individuals carving the Google Logo onto pumpkins. Wonder how long this took in real time ...Google Pumpkin L...

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Gossip » New Amy Winehouse Album to Be Released

A posthumous album from Amy Winehouse will soon be released.Island Records' Lioness: Hidden Treasures, featuring 12 tracks of previously unreleased and rare recordings from the late chanteuse, is coming December 5.At an emotional family gathering last week, the singer's dad, Mitch Winehouse, wept as he listened to the music, some of which he had never heard before. Amy Winehouse "It wasn't until I sat down with the rest of the family and listened to this album that I fully appreciated the breadth of Amy's talent," says Mitch Winehouse."From jazz standards to hip-hop songs, it really took my breath away," her grieving dad said in a statement. "I never realized what a true genius she was."Coming from her biggest fan, that's saying something.Winehouse...

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Gossip » Kris Jenner on Nicole Brown Simpson Death: Shocking, Tragic

Kris Jenner was married to one of the men who helped acquit O.J. Simpson over 16 years ago.But in her upcoming memoir - "Kris Jenner... And All Things Kardashian," due out tomorrow - the wife of Robert Kardashian makes it clear that she believes Simpson murdered his ex-wife, writing in detail about the night of June 12, 1994 when Nicole Brown Simpson was killed. Kris Jenner Jenner writes that Nicole called her the night tragedy struck and asked her to come over for a talk, but Kris declined because she was preoccupied with her family.The next morning, Kris heard the news and says she "instinctively knew that in some way O.J. had something to do with her death.""I truly couldn't believe she had been so betrayed by the person who...

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Gossip » Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce from Kris Humphries: Konfirmed!

For once, the tabloids appear to have gotten it right: Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from Kris Humphries.Multiple headlines have screamed over the past few weeks that the 72-day marriage was in trouble, and TMZ now reports that celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser has been hired to complete the legal paperwork.Kardashian will cite "irreconcilable differences" as the basis for the split.Kim and Kris were married on August 20, in a ceremony that reportedly netted them at least $15 million. There is a pre-nuptial agreement in place. The couple is also co-starring on season two of Kourtney & Kim Take New York, a clip from which shows them fighting.So, is this all a part of the family's PR game? Ryan Seacrest has confirmed the news...

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Gossip » Chaz Bono: Ready to Get Back to ... Anything!

Chaz Bono had a heck of a run on Dancing With the Stars.Lasting six weeks in spite of the fact that he really can't dance very well, Cher's son showed a lot of courage in the face of adversity and succeeded in being the "different kind of man" he wished he'd had as a role model growing up.So what's next for the transgendered star? Chaz Bono Bono's rep/manager, Howard Bragman, says he took no meetings during DWTS, but is getting together this week to plot out a strategy for the next chapter.Bragman says he expects plenty of opportunities for Chaz.Acting, voice-over work, and endorsements will all be on the table, and the longtime advocate of LGBT causes will continue to book speaking engagements.As for whether he'd be into continuing...

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Music » Does Adele Have Throat Cancer?

Adele rumors spiraled out of control this weekend after the British soul singer announced the cancellation of all her remaining 2011 concerts and appearances.On Twitter, fans speculated that the chart-topping "Rumor Has It" singer, who has been plagued by health issues, was actually diagnosed with throat cancer.Not the case, says the 23-year-old via her rep:"We would like to reiterate that Adele is to undergo surgery for a hemorrhaged vocal cord. All reports regarding any other condition are 100 percent false."Adele has battled throat problems throughout the year as her beloved album 21 soared the charts worldwide, and will undergo surgery for the matter soon.Her return date is unknown, but "a full recovery is expected" as she rests and...

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Music » Taylor Swift Considers Lawsuit Over Phony Topless Photo

For the record: Taylor Swift is NOT posing topless anywhere on the Internet. That much is certain.Over the weekend, however, a site desperate for traffic photoshopped a picture to make it look - to the REALLY untrained eye - as if the singer were propped on her bed, shirt off, smile on her face.Taylor Swift and Shawn Colvin on StageProtective of her reputation, Swift has fired off a letter demanding the site remove the image.As of this writing, though, it remains live on a URL that bills itself as a "holy Muslim celebrity gossip site" and which has "jihad" in the name. Seriously, it's not even worth linking to. We're not gonna give the owners the pleasure.Just rest assured, readers, that any headline you see that screams TAYLOR SWIFT TOPLESS...

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Movie » Drink Like Johnny Depp in 'The Rum Diary'

Johnny Depp = (Photos by (L-R) PacificCoastNews, Film District, Sailor Jerry) Ever wish you could party like Johnny Depp? Or maybe you want to get in the right, shall we say, "mindset" before you go see his new deranged adventure film, The Rum Diary? Either way, the folks behind the movie have partnered up with Sailor Jerry to develop a couple cocktails that complement the titular alcohol and nod to the film's characters and the unique, iconoclastic author who brought them to life.Hunter S. Thomspon's novel-turned-movie has Johnny Depp's character escape the States to dive deep in the heart of Puerto Rico where he develops a penchant for consuming copious amounts of the local drink of choice: rum. With Depp's rum habit a character in...

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Gossip » Sandra Bullock's Son Louis Scores a $14,000 Warhol Painting

Actress Sandra Bullock attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala at the Chateau Marmont on October 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images) Looks like Sandra Bullock's little man is already an art aficionado!According to US Weekly, Sandra attended the amFAR Inspiration Gala on Thursday night in Los Angeles, where her agent bought Andy Warhol's iconic "Peaches" print as a gift for little Louis. The price tag? A whopping $14,000!"I want to thank Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd for not being cheap f-cks and gifting my son with his first Warhol," Bullock joked. The big-time art purchase was for a good cause, though — all proceeds from the event benefit amFAR's AIDS research.Sandra attended the event to honor the late Elizabeth Taylor, who helped...

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Movie » 'Breaking Dawn' Countdown: 21 Days

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart October 28, 2011:Big news: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart could already be married! Sort of. Mr. Pattison joked at a press conference in Sweden this week (via Us magazine): "The wedding scene's funny because we used a real priest. So technically we are already married because he did all the things you would do in a normal ceremony. So we don't have a civil union in law, but I guess in the church we are actually married."That's a big step for a couple who hasn't even confirmed they're a couple, right? The actor has been in the headlines a lot this week, and opened up about the sex scenes with Kristen Stewart in British GQ. He said: "The sex scenes were difficult. The set was crazy and you...

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Gossip » Hot or Not: Jessica Biel's High Fashion Look

Jessica Biel Jessica Biel didn't hold back at Fashion Group International's Night of Stars soiree. As Giambattista Valli's date, it was only fitting the actress would wear a look from the designer's first couture collection.Jessica's dress featured extravagant tiered shoulder ruffles that gave her the dimensions of a linebacker. A slim silhouette and and a sexy keyhole neckline contrasted the statement shoulder layers. A gold metallic leaf belt cinched the starlet's waist and a romantic updo completed her look.While the brunette bombshell loves to wear high-fashion looks like Versace and Gucci, this couture style was a much more brazen approach to the red carpet than her usual aesthetic. What do you think of Jessica Biel's frothy gown, was...

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Gossip » 12 TV Shows That Will Scare Your Pants Off

Kyle MacLachlin, Gillian Anderson on 'The X Files,' and Dylan McDermott (Getty Images) The Crypt Keeper (HBO). In search of something terrifyingly spooky to watch this Halloween? Well then look no further than your TV screen. We've got a round-up of the television shows, both old and new, that will have you looking under your bed for monsters and sleeping with the light on. Check out our list of 12 TV shows that are sure to haunt your nightmares (in no particular order).1. American Horror Story (2011-Present)If you missed the Halloween episode of American Horror Story, consider yourself both lucky and unlucky. Lucky because you've avoided the mind-bending nightmares that the rest of us are suffering from, and unlucky because you missed...

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Music » Tuned In: Usher Parks in Handicapped Spot, Draws Lady's Beer-Fueled Wrath

Singer Usher poses in the VIP Lounge at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images) Usher (Getty Images) Many celebrities have entitlement issues, but rarely do they end up in physical altercations as a result, the exception being Shia LaBeouf, of late. Now Usher can join his unlucky ranks, as his decision to park in a handicapped spot led to a very angry woman dousing him in beer. Also in music news, Justin Bieber's holiday tracks are all over the Interwebs, Madonna has enlisted M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj for her upcoming single, and Adele will soon undergo surgery to repair her damaged vocal cords.  •  Usher...

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Gossip » Which Star Would You Rather Trick or Treat With?

Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Quentin Tarantino / Marilyn Manson combo, and Ke$haWith Halloween just around the corner, millions of children, and older folk who still wish they were kids, have begun prepping for the big night. And while we wish we could just admire pictures of former heavy metal singers acting inappropriately at pumpkin patches, we have more pressing matters to address: like which star you'd most like to trick or treat with. He loves ballet and "thinks like a girl," yet the vast majority of you don't think Ryan Gosling acts like one. (PacificCoastNews.com) But first, yesterday's poll: After hearing Ryan Gosling admit to Britain's The Independent that he "thinks like a girl," we wondered if the motorcycle driving, leather...

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Gossip » 'Project Runway' Winner Anya Ayoung-Chee Already Impressing Celebs

Conan O'Brien (Getty), 'Project Runway' winner Anya Ayoung Chee (Getty), and Charlie Sheen (Pacific Coast News) Anya Ayoung-Chee (Getty Images) Anya Ayoung-Chee is the official winner of Project Runway! It was a fairly dull season, but Anya and her summery, Caribbean-inspired dresses still managed to take home the top prize last night. Thought she'd only been sewing for four months when she got cast, the former Miss Trinidad and Tobago is apparently already fielding calls from celebrities."It's really overwhelming. I came from not expecting to go past the casting because of my sewing skills ... it's just the most unbelievable story, and I'm just along for the ride," Anya told People.Congrats Anya! Now can we please up the ante...

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Music » Listen: Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas'

Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey Justin Bieber's much-anticipated, over-hyped holiday album Under the Mistletoe is just a few days shy of its Nov. 1 release, which means the promo machine has kicked into overdrive. Bieber's tunes have been leaking all over the place, from his clubby dance version of "Little Drummer Boy" to his cheesy slow jam "Christmas Night." The most talked-about collaboration on the album, Bieber's duet with Mariah Carey, has also dropped: "All I Want for Christmas."It seems that the song's producers were unwilling to test a tried and true formula, as there's practically nothing innovative about this revamp. Bieber and Carey trade off vocals, back and forth, and the end result sounds clunky and, well, opportunistic. Why recreate...

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Gossip » How to Throw a Truly Baller Birthday Party

 From left: Perez Hilton at his 33rd birthday party; Sean "Diddy" Combs at his 40th birthday party; Katy Perry at her 25th birthday party; Naomi Campbell at Diddy's 35th birthday party. (Bauer Griffin | Getty Images | Pacific Coast News)With loads of money and entourages full of famous friends, it's no wonder celebrities throw the best birthday parties. Here are seven steps for aspiring party planners to follow to throw truly legendary parties.1. Spend a Lot of Money"Go rock your chain, boss / Pour that champagne, boss / Keep gettin' paid, boss / Do whatcha like." -Rick Ross, "Boss"Cash flows like champagne when it's time to throw a truly baller birthday party. When Diddy turned 40, he put on a lavish velvet-rope party...

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Gossip » Nicole Richie's Halloween Costume Advice: Show Some Modesty

Nicole Richie's Halloween Costume Advice: Show Some Modesty Nicole Richie (Bauer Griffin) It's long been acknowledged in popular culture that Halloween is that strange day of the year when women feel license to, uh, show as much skin as they please without fearing the social repercussions. Faux nurses, police officers and cowgirls roam the streets showing way more cleavage than their real-life counterparts.Well, Nicole Richie's had enough. On Thursday, the reality television personality-turned-fashion designer took to her Facebook page with a plea: "Girls, can we all pledge that we will not dress slutty for this Halloween? The jig is up."Most of Richie's fans seem to agree that modesty does have a place on All Hallows Eve, with the...

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Gossip » How to Win Your Favorite Reality Competition Show

(Photos by Getty Images)We are at a point in time where there's a reality show for almost every possible skill, from cupcake baking to ice sculpting to the more popular song and dance competitions. From season to season, contestants change, but the formula for success stays the same. Despite the ubiquity of these shows and the patterns that develop within them, contestants continue to get kicked off for making the same dumb mistakes. With all that prize money out there, it's time we compiled a cheat sheet for some of the most popular reality competition shows; so find the one that fits you, study up, and send in your audition tape. Don't let your torch go out on Survivor. SurvivorKnow the basics of survival. It's right there in...

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