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ABC has picked up the Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's pilot The Smart One.

Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a Manhattan hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.

Vogue described Gisele Bundchen's rise to fame as the world's most acclaimed supermodel as the return of the sexy model. We certainly agree. Here are Mrs. Tom Brady's sexiest runway moments.

On Feb. 4, Turkish tweeters flooded the site with declarations of love for Korean Pop (KPop) music and the words Turkey Wants KPop, while all-American pop star Katy Perry received a significantly slower trickle of tweets from her Turkish fans.

Martin Springer, 49, was hauled yesterday from his Los Angeles classroom and arrested on suspicion of fondling two girls over a three-year period.The latest incident follows the arrest of Mark Berndt, 61, a veteran third-grade instructor who was arrested on Monday and charged with 23 counts of lewd acts on children. He remained jailed on $23 million bail, officials said.

Eddie Murphy is NOT dead. We repeat -- Eddie Murphy is NOT dead. This is the second time in just a few short months that the Internet has killed off yet another celebrity.

Miley Cyrus might have grown up as a Disney star but, in her new role as a rebellious teen in the flick LOL, Cyrus shows a decidedly more grown-up side during a steamy sex scene.

The Super Bowl Halftime Show 2012 will be one of the biggest events of the night as Queen of Pop Madonna takes to the stage. But what time does the Halftime Show start? Who else is performing? We have all the details you need.

From a safety pin vest, to a floral blazer, GQ's British magazine has deemed Chris Brown the world's worst-dressed man of 2012.

The Twitter death hoax continues and this time rapper Drake is the victim, with RIP Drake beginning to trend on the social media site on Saturday morning. The RIP Drake death hoax came on the heels of another death rumor about actor Eddie Murphy. There are no official reports that the rapper has passed away.

Willow Smith's half-shaved hairstyle might have been bold when she made her debut on the music scene more than a year ago, but now she has kicked it up a notch. Smith, 11, has shaved her head completely, and because of it the pop singer's name on Friday became a trending topic on Twitter.

50 Cent and Pitbull will be performing for fans in Indianapolis as part of a special concert for the 2012 Super Bowl and live stream of the event can be watched on Yahoo. The performances start at 10 p.m. ET or 7 p.m. PT.

Veteran Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar has tweeted, slashing rumors that she is in a critical condition.

After an eight-year-long courtship, Bollywood actors Genelia D'souza, 24, and Retiesh Deshmukh, 33, finally tied the knot in a traditional Marathi style at a Mumbai five-star hotel Friday. Politicians and B-town's celebrities attended the wedding.

If rumors are to be believed, then it looks like this Valentine's Day is not going to be a sour one for Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and business boy Siddharth Mallya.

The race between Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters for Pippa Middleton’s first TV interview is on.

Hollywood star and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger could not visit the Monument of Eternal Love Taj Mahal in Agra, India, on Friday as that is the day of the week when the famous site is closed to tourists because of Muslim prayers at a nearby mosque.

Nine galleries at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., are showcasing an exclusive exhibition called Diana: A Celebration, featuring more than 150 objects that belonged to the Princess of Wales who died in 1997.

Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows, and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a New York hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.

The Green Party has been a home for celebrities and colorful characters who need a political platform that neither major parties want to provide.

The prop department on Madonna’s “Give Me All Your Luvin’” really had its hands full.

Director Zalman King, best known for the erotic film 9 1/2 Weeks and the television series Red Shoe Diaries, died on Friday at home in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday said it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian.

When Rihanna steps out she commands attention not only with her fashion, but also her hairstyles and color. And Rihanna's new blonde blow-out is about to turn heads just like all the others she has worn. Known for rocking bright, bold colors and cute cuts, Rihanna can do no wrong when it comes to coloring her tresses.

This is the best potential pairing since news that Chris Rock might launch a joint comedy tour with Dave Chappelle: Rock is writing a script for a romantic comedy he hopes will star him and Bridesmaids Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy.

The son of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius said on Thursday his father called him shortly before taking his life, and that he was unhappy and in failing health but kept most of his feelings inside.

Susan G. Komen said Friday they wouldn't be cutting funds to Planned Parenthood after all, but supporters of the women's health organization are still giving generous donations.

Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the Harry Potter movies during a period in his life where he was drinking nightly, the young star said in an interview.

The founder of the Girls Gone Wild series of video tapes has sent a cease and desist letter to Madonna over a song that will appear on her new album.