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Celebrities are frequent targets of extortion

There was no shortage of celebrity secrets for sale in 2009, with John Travolta, David Letterman, Cindy Crawford and others claiming they were victims of extortion.

A look at how Tiger Woods' sponsors are reacting

Here's a look at how Tiger Woods' top current sponsors are reacting to the golfer's indefinite break from the sport, a move his spokesmen said he made so he can fix his marriage:

Tiger Inc.'s image crash to make sponsors cautious

Can companies afford the risk of signing multimillion-dollar contracts with celebrity endorsers? The self-destruction of Tiger Inc. has some saying the billion-dollar athlete may be a thing of the past.

CAPITAL CULTURE: Sotomayor adds celebrity to court

Apparently, no one told Sonia Sotomayor that Supreme Court justices are supposed to be circumspect, emerging from their marble palace mainly to dispense legal wisdom to law schools, judges' conferences and lawyers' meetings.

Accused celeb burglar pleads not guilty in LA

A suspected member of a burglary ring that stole cash, jewelry and clothing from celebrities' homes has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles.

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old

A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.

Scoop: ‘Twilight’ star doesn't want Jolie fame

The era of the fame-averse might actually be upon us. “Twilight” star Kristen Stewart, who helped the film franchise gross almost $400 million worldwide, said she doesn’t have an interest in blockbuster-level celebrity.

Wisconsin farmer promotes 'good-food revolution'

After years of tilling away in obscurity, Will Allen has found sudden fame as the face of the urban farming movement.

Police: Celeb-obsessed teens robbed famous victims

For a group of Hollywood-obsessed teens, entertainment news on the Internet offered more than a glimpse into the lives of stars. It helped them break into celebrities' homes.

New movie takes aim at celebrity journalism

What do Amy Winehouse's flaming beehive and Guy Ritchie's self-inflicted black eye have in common?

Welcome to Thunderdome! Celeb feuds are hot

Mariah and Eminem have a war of words, and so do Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. But are these celebrity battles real or just a ploy for publicity?

Russia's Putin strips for stardom, again

Vladimir Putin drew scrutiny reserved for Hollywood action heroes this week, as Kremlin images of him fishing, swimming, rowing and riding bare-chested on a Siberian mountain were snapped up by media all over the world.

Madonna's love letters, erotic tapes in NY auction

Madonna's love letters and erotic answering machine messages to an ex-boyfriend are up for sale in New York City.

Midyear gossip: Celebs’ confusing choices

The course of celebrity, more than halfway through the year, has been unprecedentedly unpredictable and turbulent. It would take a to navigate a safe landing for some of the year’s unlikely A-listers.

Tidbits: Tony Romo felt pressure to marry Jessica

After denying numerous breakup rumors and defending Jessica Simpson throughout their 20-month relationship, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo suddenly separated from the singer earlier this month. At least it seemed sudden to outsiders. According to a source close to the couple, the problems were months in the making.

NYC group offers literal way to follow the stars

Tourists like to spot celebrities in New York City. Now they can hang out with them.

Specter, Wecht's lawyers criticize US attorney

Defense lawyers and a U.S. senator are criticizing comments made by Pittsburgh's U.S. attorney last month as her office dismissed fraud and theft charges against a noted pathologist.

Today's celebrities sometimes rounded up for money

By day, Lori Levine's all girl from Long Island, her head full of Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Kim Kardashian and the Shiny Toy Guns as she holes up in her office with a smart young staff and a pooch named Sukie.

Spears, DeGeneres Twitpic accounts hacked

Hackers have broadcast bogus information about celebrities including Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres after breaking into their Twitpic accounts.

7 million YouTube hits make NYC kids' choir famous

They're a bunch of regular grade school kids, but their fans include Ashton Kutcher, Tori Amos and Perez Hilton — plus millions of YouTube viewers.

Scoop: Jon & Kate more popular than Brangelina?

This time last year no one would have guessed that “Jon & Kate Plus 8’s” Jon and Kate Gosselin and their brood would be every bit as cover worthy — if not more — than Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and their kids.

Farrah became poster girl for the instant icon

Just about everyone wants to be remembered long after they’re gone. There are no brochures spelling out what an afterlife is like, or for that matter, no certificates to guarantee that one is waiting. All that anyone can hope for is to leave a legacy.

Celebrity classic cars auctioned in Connecticut

Clark Gable loved beautiful cars, but his 1938 Packard convertible was apparently too popular with his legions of female fans.

Summer icons: BBQ, beer and ... blue jeans?!?

While warm weather often invites fabrics like silk, seersucker and cotton to take center stage, this season denim is in demand. From country-casual dresses to ’80s-style jackets, you’ll find a variety of influences behind these blue-based basics. Even jeans are getting an update, thanks to softer shades that range from retro to preppy. Bobbie Thomas, TODAY style editor and author of the Buzz for In Touch Weekly, highlights the best style for any “blue jean baby!”

Scoop: Jon and Kate — Get out while you can

If attracting 4.6 million viewers in March for the season-four finale of “Jon & Kate Plus 8” doesn’t firmly place Jon and Kate Gosselin in the celebrity category, landing three out of four of the major celebrity weekly magazine covers does.

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People Who Died in 2009
Source: infoplease.com

Jackson, Michael, mucisian Jeanne-Claude, artist Kemp, Jack, U.S. politician and government official Kennedy, Edward, U.S. senator Kim, Dae Jung, former president of South Korea

Grossest films of 2000-09-- with Video Clips
Source: hollywoodreporter.com

Holy boxoffice, Batman! Warner Bros.' sixth entry in its comics-inspired film franchise, "The Dark Knight" is second only to 1997 opener "Titanic" on the all-time list of top grossers.

Hawkins poses nude, unedited for magazine

How many times have we heard that before? A celebrity posing nude for a good cause. Her/His unedited photographs posted all over the Internet and magazines in order to 'promote positive body image among women'. That deserves a big fat *YAWN*.

FBI files on Michael Jackson published online
Source: CNN

The FBI released files it collected over the past 17 years on Michael Jackson on Tuesday, most of them from the federal agency's support of the California investigations of child molestation allegations against the entertainer.

Jennifer Lopez's Nearly-Naked Catsuit Gets Catcalls
Source: PEOPLE.com

Two days into the New Year and the revealing catsuit Jennifer Lopez wore on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve to sing "Waiting for Tonight" is still causing eyes to roll – in both awe and anxiety.

The Pitiful 2000's - Anyone could become famous. Random people became famous for being famous. Or famous for nothing at all.
Source: USA Today

"We've never had this proliferation of train-wreck celebrities. I mean, we have this preponderance of reality-show everyday schlumps making headlines," says Ken Sunshine, a New York-based publicist who represents Ben Affleck, Leonardo DiCaprio, Morgan Freeman and Jon Bon Jovi.

Carrie Underwood's Diet Secrets and Workout Tips
Source: onlineweeklyhealthnews.com

Country crooner Carrie Underwood is a longtime vegetarian, but knows that being meat-free isn't one of those guaranteed quick weight loss tips. "Think of all the pasta you can eat, the pizza. You can do nachos and all sorts of cheesy things," she told SELF.

Casey Durkin Model Acting Portfolio
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A portfolio website for the lovely Los Angeles model and television host Casey Durkin, who's appeared in Lil' Kim videos as well as a lot of fashion spreads. Take a look at this site and you'll see why.

Brittany Murphy dies from a heart attack at 32. - Yahoo!7 News
Source: Yahoo! News

Brittany Murphy dies from a heart attack at 32.

Tiger Woods and the Perils of Modern Celebrity - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

The time has come, perhaps, to retire — or at least rethink — the adage "there is no such thing as bad publicity." True, there will always be people who seek attention of any kind, like Richard and Mayumi Heene, the parents of the "balloon boy" who captured headlines  …

In defence of the Tiger
Source: New Zealand Herald

Did Henry VIII have to deal with this kind of invasion? Caesar? Elvis? In my view, Tiger Woods has behaved impeccably, and utterly without reproach, in the relevant category: Superstars Married to Someone Hot But Not Famous.

Fatally Dangerous Cosmetic Surgery - Tragic Complications from Former Miss Argentina s Gluteoplasty (GALLERY)
Source: Trend Hunter | Huffington Post | NY Daily News

Cosmetic Surgery is more dangerous than many people realize.

CTV British Columbia- Golfer who introduced Woods and Nordegren says 'sorry' - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
Source: CTV News

Swedish professional golfer Jesper Parnevik says he owes Elin Nordegren an apology for introducing her to now-husband Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods Admits Personal Sins. I Have Let My Family Down
Source: accesshollywood.com

"I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves," Woods said in the statement. "I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect.

Speculation Fills Gap Left by Tiger Woods"s Silence
Source: The New York Times

The decision relayed by Woods's agent, Mark Steinberg, to put off until Sunday a Florida Highway Patrol interview with Woods and his wife, Elin, probably did not help Woods's case in the court of public opinion, they said.

Is Juvenile Sex Acts or Rape ever acceptable ? ~LuvUMuch Neciaism
Source: Urban Daily

According to the infamous little Wayne there are exceptions to every rule , even rape & of a juvenile none the less.

Levi Johnston Playgirl PHOTO! First Topless Picture Released
Source: The Huffington Post

Playgirl.com (NSFW) has posted a first teaser picture of Levi Johnston from his upcoming nude, but not full-frontal, photo shoot.

Oprah Lies, Doesn't Give Real Reason for Show's End in 2011
Source: showbizexpress.net

Oprah Winfrey told her audience that she would end "The Oprah Winfrey show" in 2011.

Richest dead celebrity: Bob Marley
Source: CNN

Is reggae superstar Bob Marley bigger than Jesus? That's debatable, but the music legend who died 28 years ago is about to challenge Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson for the title of richest dead celebrity.

Athletes like Allen Iverson ill-prepared for life after celebrity
Source: CNN

If this is indeed the end for Allen Iverson as a professional basketball player, he offers society the following: A former athlete with an inability to cohabitate with co-workers. His neck tattoo eliminates him from most white-collar jobs.

What's in a baby name? Find out - for $1,678
Source: msnbc.com

Do you think Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes would have named their daughter Suri if they'd know that it means "pickpocket" in Japanese? A translation firm will check the meaning of prospective baby names in other languages for you - for just $1,678.

I introduced Belle to vice girls: It showed her the 'human face' of sex tra
Source: the Mail online

This is about the reaction of the father of Dr.Brooke Magnanti, the medical researcher, discovering that she was the Bell du Jour prostitute blogger that everyone wondred about.

Tiny porkers with a big price tag
Source: the Mail online

~Here piggy piggy...just about the cutest little guys I have ever seen.

Carrie Prejean Gets Mean on Larry King Live - VIDEO
Source: showbizexpress.net

Former beauty queen Carrie Prejean accused Larry King of being "inappropriate" multiple times, then took off her mic and refused to take a caller's question.

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