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KID ROCK has been denied the opportunity to complete his court-ordered community service by performing for U.S. troops stationed in Iraq.
The All Summer Long hitmaker, real name Robert Ritchie, was sentenced to 80 hours community service following a brawl at a Waffle House restaurant in Georgia last year (07), and he has asked if he can do his time by visiting troops stationed abroad this holiday season.
But Dekalb County judge Alvin T. Wong has decided the free concerts and meet and greets aren’t enough.
He says, "Giving him credit for something he would otherwise love to do in front of a camera completely defeats the punitive purpose of performing community service." And the decision has infuriated Rock, who addressed the matter in a recent blog message.
The angry rocker writes, "Apparently he thinks it’s more important that I do something else rather than sing, shake hands, take pictures and spend time with the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the very freedoms he and all of us live by. I really take it as a slap in the face." Rock, who has become a regular visitor to U.S. troops stationed abroad during the holidays, was fined $1,000 (GBP666) and sentenced to probation after pleading no contest in a battery lawsuit, following the Waffle House fight.
The rock star and five members of his entourage were arrested and charged with misdemeanour battery after the October (07) brawl in Duluth, Georgia.

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Movie executives at 20th Century Fox are reaching out to KEANU REEVES to reprise his JACK TRAVEN character for a third SPEED film, according to Internet reports.
Movie bosses are said to be excited about a script for a second sequel, which revolves around the character Reeves played in the smash-hit 1994 disaster movie.
The actor pulled out of the 1997 follow-up, which starred Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric, but the executives hope he’ll be back for the third film, according to AintItCool.com.

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New mum JESSICA ALBA will be showing off her post-baby body in a new Campari calendar.
The sexy star has posed for top photographer Mario Testino in a form-fitting black swimsuit and evening attire, and the choice shots will feature in the limited edition 2009 calendar.
Only 9,999 copies will be available.
The Sin City star, 27, gave birth to baby daughter Honor Marie Warren in June (08), and admits the chance to pose for the pictures was a welcome break from the norm: "It’s nice to dress things up and feel sophisticated and sexy."

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HILARY SWANK has paid tribute to best pal MARISKA HARGITAY in a new magazine expose on the LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT star, revealing the actress has always been there for her highs and lows.
Swank was asked to contribute to a piece on her friend in the new issue of Ladies Home Journal, and she jumped at the chance to sing Hargitay’s praises.
The double Oscar winner says, "Mariska has helped me through life-changing times, but also helped me find the moments of celebration.
"She’s a real girl’s girl. She’s not threatened by strong women and that’s rare in this business." Swank admits she stays with Hargitay whenever she’s on location in New York City: "Last time we literally sat in her closet ’til 3am, talking, going through clothes and laughing - and she had a 7am call time! She’s my family."

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WILLIAM R. FINNEGAN, the man behind cult TV show HAWAII FIVE-0, has died, aged 80.
The revered film and television producer died on Friday (28Nov08) after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Finnegan, a five-time Emmy Award nominee, ran production company Finnegan-Pinchuk with partner Sheldon Pinchuk. The firm was behind a series of hit movies and TV series.
As well as Hawaii Five-0, Finnegan helped bring The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd and Big Hawaii to TV screens, and The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Dollmaker and World War III to cinemas.
The producer retired in 2003, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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JENNIFER HUDSON’s former brother-in-law has officially been charged with the murders of the singer/actress’ mother, brother and nephew.
William Balfour, who was married to the Oscar winner’s sister, Julia, has been charged with three counts of first degree murder and one count of home invasion.
Balfour and his family maintain he had nothing to do with the October (08) slayings, even though Illinois police reportedly linked him to the gun which killed Hudson’s family members.
The accused has been in custody in Stateville Correctional Center on a violation of parole since the killings.
Balfour’s lawyer Joshua Kutnick insists his client is innocent. He tells People.com, "The delay between the crimes and his actual arrest show weaknesses in the case. This case is not a strong case against William. He is a convenient suspect."

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ST. TRINIAN’S canine star DOLLY has been named the movie world’s top dog at the canine Oscars.
The Yorkshire terrier, who played Rupert Everett’s pooch Mr. Darcy in the British comedy, picked up the Best In World prize at the Fido Awards in London on Monday (01Dec08).
The terrier also trotted off with the night’s Best Comedy Canine honour.

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SONIC YOUTH star THURSTON MOORE has co-curated a video art show based on the work of his hero DAVID BOWIE.
Moore and New York Museum of Modern Art curator Barbara London worked through 40 years of Bowie’s videos, which the rock legend donated to MoMA to select the items on display on Monday night (01Dec08).
The picks included Mick Rock-directed promos for The Jean Genie and John, I’m Only Dancing as well as MTV classics like China Girl.
Rock was among the guests of honour. (KL/WNWC/LR) WENN - SIXTH - HOLLYWOOD, SHOWBIZ & PEOPLE NEWS - 02 DECEMBER 2008

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A guitar strap used by JIMI HENDRIX at Woodstock in 1969 is to go under the hammer at an upcoming Los Angeles auction.
The accessory, which was given to the late rock legend by Graham Central Station star David Vega, is expected to fetch up to $35,000 (GBP23,300) at the Profiles in History sale on 11 December (08).
The strap, housed in a custom frame, comes with a Woodstock Music and Art Festival poster.

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Rockers CREED are reportedly in negotiations for a major reunion tour just days after guitarist MARK TREMONTI insisted there were no plans to reform the MY SACRIFICE band.
Rumours about a reunion were sparked by reports that Myles Kennedy, the singer of Creed offshoot Alter Bridge, was rehearsing to replace Robert Plant in a top secret 2009 Led Zeppelin tour.
But Tremonti insists any Led Zeppelin venture, including Kennedy, would not end Alter Bridge, the band he formed after the Creed split.
And he recently announced that there would be no Creed reunion, stating, "We’ve really stressed the point that Creed is never gonna happen again, and Alter Bridge is our band, and this is the band that takes 100 per cent of our time." But rumours persist and now Billboard.com claims the former Creed bandmates are officially working on a 2009 reunion tour.
Sources claim "significant dollars" have been offered to Tremonti and singer Scott Staap to reform.
An insider tells the website, "There have been some talks, but it would be premature to comment on them at this time." Creed split in 2004. Staap launched an unsuccessful solo career and his three bandmates formed Alter Bridge with Kennedy.

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Brits COLDPLAY and LEONA LEWIS are the darlings of the download world after topping iTunes’ album and singles charts for 2008.
Coldplay’s Viva La Vida LP beat Jack Johnson’s Sleep Through the Static as the online download store’s number one album, while Lewis’ Bleeding Love is the site’s biggest selling single of the year.
The Juno soundtrack, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and Sara Bareilles’ Little Voice complete the album top five, while Coldplay’s Vida La Vida track comes in at two behind Lewis on the singles chart.

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KELLY ROWLAND once went on a double date with BEYONCE KNOWLES - but was so tired she fell asleep.
The Destiny’s Child star had had a tiring day when she went out for the night - and all didn’t go as planned.
She tells British magazine Closer, "I once fell asleep while on a double date with Beyonce.
"I’d been working so hard and we’d gone to see There’s Something About Mary at the cinema.
"The lights went up and I was actually slobbering on the guy’s shoulder. It was terrible."

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British actor DANIEL RADCLIFFE has accepted he’ll forever be linked to his wand-wielding character HARRY POTTER - because his role in the film has "given him everything".
The 19-year-old attempted to shed his boyish image when he stripped for a full frontal nude seen on London and New York stages in Equus.
But Radcliffe insists he’ll always be thankful for his magical role in the blockbuster franchise.
He says, "It’s a reality you have to come to terms with - rather than letting it bother you, just accept the fact that there will always be some people who will forever see you for the one part you are most famous for.
"It’s not that I want to distance myself from it because… they’ve given me everything… it’s just a matter of being an actor rather than a character."

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Pop superstar BRITNEY SPEARS loves her new slender figure - but admits she hates working out to stay in shape.
The Womanizer hitmaker, 27, has been wowing European fans on a recent mini-tour with her toned body and frantic dance routines.
She insists it has taken a huge effort to get back into shape following the births of sons Sean Preston, three; and Jayden James, two.
And Spears confesses she hates hitting the gym - and rarely gets a chance nowadays thanks to her music.
She tells Glamour magazine, "I have had to work hard at getting (my body) back to where it used to be. I used to be obsessed with working out. But I can’t get motivated right now because I’m so focused on my music.
"It isn’t fun, so to do it every day would be horrible. Three days a week is cool, even two. It makes me feel good and feel like I’ve done something. It’s important to take care of your body.
"Recently I started to appreciate my body a bit more from before I had kids."

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CELINE DION is glad BARACK OBAMA will be the next U.S. President - despite providing the campaign song for his rival HILLARY CLINTON.
The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker’s ballad You and I was used as the official track for Clinton’s failed campaign to become the Democratic candidate for presidency this year (08).
But the Canadian-born singer insists she "wasn’t bothered" that Clinton failed to win the race to the White House - because she believes Obama was the right choice to take over from George Bush.
She says, "I don’t get too involved in politics. But I’m happy that Obama will be the President. I think he’s extremely smart and the kind of leader that inspires people and gives people hope for better things in the world.
"Right now, it seems that this is very much needed in our lives. I wasn’t bothered that a woman didn’t get into the White House. The most important thing is that the right person is there. I think Obama is the right choice."

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BRAD PITT has urged the U.S. government to pass a law protecting celebrities and their families against the paparazzi because he’s tired of photographers sneaking around to photograph his six kids.
The actor and partner Angelina Jolie are tailed by celebrity photographers at home and on the red carpet - but Pitt insists their antics have gone too far.
In an interview on U.S. chat show Today, he says, "Let me be very blunt: I hate them. I hate these people. I don’t understand why they do that for a living.
"We’ve got to make a distinction between these people who photograph celebrities at events and people who climb over your walls or wear camouflage and call out your kids names as you’re trying to take them to school to see if they’ll look that way.
"I have no respect for these people. I do not like them. I don’t understand how they can live their lives that way. There should be laws against it. They should not be able to follow kids like this, but there’s not right now so that’s the way it is." Pitt and Jolie share three adopted children - Maddox, seven, Pax, four, and Zahara, three. They’re also parents to two-year-old biological daughter Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.

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ANNE HATHAWAY’s dramatic movie RACHEL GETTING MARRIED, smuggling film FROZEN RIVER, and the Deep South story BALLAST are leading the field for the Spirit Awards, with six nominations each - including best picture.
Other best film nominees shortlisted for the award include Wendy and Lucy, and The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke.
Hathaway and Williams are shortlisted in the best actress category, along with Melissa Leo for Frozen River, Tarra Riggs for her turn in Ballast, and Summer Bishil for Towelhead.
Rourke is up for the best actor award, alongside Sean Penn for Milk and Javier Bardem’s performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
The 24th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony is due to take place on 21 February (09) in Santa Monica, California.

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SHIA LaBEOUF is in for more action on the big screen after movie bosses tapped him to star in an upcoming legal thriller.
The Indiana Jones actor has landed the title role in the movie version of John Grisham’s new book The Associate, scheduled to hit shelves in January (09).
LaBeouf will play a student graduating from Yale Law School who is given confidential information about a multi-billion dollar lawsuit.
The 22-year-old joins a list of Hollywood actors who’ve led Grisham adaptations, including Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman.

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