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Australian pop duo THE VERONICAS have denied reports they have undergone cosmetic surgery - insisting their look is "100 per cent natural".
Twins Jessica and Lisa Origliasso, 24, are famous for drastically changing their appearance - with both sporting a variety of different hair colours.
The pair was recently rumoured to have undergone a series of operations, with many online gossips suggesting they may have had surgery on both their noses and jaw lines.
But a representative for the singers has dismissed the stories as untrue, telling Australian newspaper the Sydney Morning Herald, "(They) absolutely haven’t had any plastic surgery - they are 100 per cent natural."

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An affiliate of COREY ‘C-MURDER’ MILLER has pleaded guilty to witness tampering charges in a Louisiana court, in relation to the troubled rapper’s 2002 murder trial.
Miller, the brother of rap mogul Master P, is accused of shooting dead 16 year old Steve Thomas in 2002.
He was convicted of second-degree murder in 2003 and handed a life sentence, but it was declared a mistrial in 2006.
However, it has now emerged that Miller’s associate Dwayne ‘Wango’ Cobbins threatened to use force to influence a member of the original trial jury. Miller was also accused of the same crime, but was never officially charged.
The exact nature of Cobbins’ threats have not been disclosed and no further details were available as WENN went to press.
A new trial date has been set for April this year (09); Miller remains on house arrest until the court date.

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U2 rocker THE EDGE tried to convince frontman BONO not to meet former U.S. President GEORGE W. BUSH to discuss poverty in Africa - because it was an "uncool" image for the band.
The guitarist knew the Beautiful Day singer would have "custard pies" thrown at him for holding talks with the controversial Republican in a bid to ease the plight of less economically developed nations.
But he is glad Bono ignored his advice - because he proved his critics wrong.
The Edge, real name David Evans, tells music magazine NME, "Hanging out with George W. Bush - which he knew was uncool, deeply unpopular in certain quarters - he knew for his own reasons that it would get results. And he was right. The amount of extra American investment in African development that occurred during that administration, compared to even the Clinton administration, was huge.
"A large part of why that happened was because Bono was willing to be in the photographs, take the meetings and make it a popular issue.
"I mean, I tried to talk him out of meeting George W. Bush when he told me he was going to do a photograph with him. And he said, ‘Well, I think it’s the right thing to do’. So, in the end, I kind of just said my piece and let him get on with it.
"You have to understand that the man actually wants to save people’s lives! But anyway, he was right. He proved me wrong… again!"

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R&B singer ESTELLE has dismissed reports she has fallen out with fellow British stars ADELE and DUFFY, despite slamming the duo for labelling their music "soul".
The American Boy hitmaker stands by her previous comments, insisting she still doesn’t approve of white singers performing music originally associated with black performers.
But Estelle insists she isn’t angry with fellow Grammy Award winners Adele and Duffy.
She says, "I presented Adele with her (Grammy) award and I’d have refused to do that if I didn’t like her. Everyone was expecting a big moment between us, but we just hugged. I don’t agree with her and Duffy being called ’soul’, but that’s just my opinion. On a personal level, I think they’re great."

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Former armed forces’ sweetheart DAME VERA LYNN is considering suing a controversial political party after it used two of her songs on a compilation CD.
Lynn found fame during the Second World War and became one of the most popular and high profile troop entertainers.
Now 91, the singer is furious members of the ultra conservative British National Party (BNP) are using her to promote a new CD, which they have named after one of her most famous songs, The White Cliffs of Dover, and features one of her tracks, All Alone in Vienna.
Lynn’s lawyer Nigel Angel says, "Her position is that the song was included without her approval. She does not align with any political party. I will be discussing it with her further." But BNP deputy leader Simon Darby insists the party is legally entitled to include her music: "It is a commercially available piece of music and it is not as if we have bootlegged it. It is something you could buy off Amazon and we are proud to stock. There are a number of songs on the album and by no means are we implying Dame Vera is a nationalist."

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Incarcerated rapper SHYNE is eyeing an April (09) release from jail after serving eight years of a decade-long sentence for first degree assault and reckless endangerment.
The former Bad Boy Records artist was convicted of the charges in 2001, following a December 1999 shooting in Club New York in the Big Apple which left a woman with serious facial injuries.
Shyne, real name Jamal Barrow, is currently being held at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County, New York, and has been making the most of his free time by participating in educational activities.
He is due back in court for a parole hearing in June (09), but his lawyer Oscar Michelen claims he could walk free sooner than expected.
Michelen tells HipHopDX.com, "We’re hoping for April. He’s had no problems, been very positive…
"There’s a dinner in honour of African-American History Month so Barrow’s participating in that. And he’s also co-ordinating, getting some speakers to talk about how things have affected the criminal justice system in the last few years.
"So he’s always been involved in many positive things at the jail and has never had a problem at all whatsoever. So he’d be the perfect candidate for parole. The only knock against him was that he was convicted of a crime that was considered a violent crime." Bad Boy boss Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his bodyguard Anthony ‘Wolf’ Jones were also charged in the shooting but were acquitted on all counts.
The victim of the shooting, Natania Reuben, filed a $130 million (£91.5 million) lawsuit for compensation against Combs and Barrow last year (08); the suit is still pending.

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Former ABBA star BJORN ULVAEUS has hit out at music fans who download tracks illegally from the internet - branding them "lazy and mean".
The musician is baffled by people who use unofficial websites to collect songs for free, insisting the practice is extremely damaging for both artists and the music industry.
He writes on Swedish website Newsmill, "It is easier and cheaper to steal than to download legally. (These sites offer people) the ‘freedom’ to be lazy and mean.
"Is it so f**king hard to understand? Is it really so damn difficult to pay your way?"

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The man charged with assaulting fallen rap mogul MARION ‘SUGE’ KNIGHT at an Arizona party last weekend (14-15Feb09) has blasted the allegations, insisting he is innocent.
Robert Carnes, Jr., a member of singer Akon’s entourage, was one of two males arrested at the Lonely hitmaker’s private bash at the W Hotel in Scottsdale during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
The fight allegedly broke out after a heated argument between two groups of VIP guests turned violent.
Carnes, Jr. was accused of punching Knight twice in the head, leading to the former Death Row Records owner being hospitalised for severe facial injuries.
Carnes, Jr. and another suspect - only referred to as Anderson - were taken into custody and charged with one count of misdemeanour disorderly conduct. Carnes, Jr. was also hit with one count of felony aggravated assault.
But his attorney has now moved to clear up the reports and is protesting his client’s innocence.
In a statement released to TMZ.com, his legal aid says, "Robert Carnes, Jr. is a well respected executive within the entertainment community and currently serves as one of the management consultants for artist/producer Akon.
"Mr. Carnes will be entering a plea of not guilty and looks forward to his day in court where he will have the opportunity to tell his side of the story."

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Hollywood actress KATE WINSLET fears she is getting a bad reputation for stripping off in her movies - and has vowed never to bare all on the big-screen again.
The British star is not afraid of going nude in front of the cameras - she has flashed the flesh in more than 10 films, including Titanic, Hamlet, and 2008’s The Reader.
But she fears getting a reputation for baring all - and the Golden Globe winning star admits she is unlikely to strip off for a role again.
She tells Time magazine, "I think I won’t. I can’t keep getting away with it, and I don’t want to become ‘that actress who always gets her kit off’."

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BEN STILLER, OWEN WILSON and ROBERT DE NIRO are set to re-team for a sequel to their smash hit MEET THE FOCKERS.
The trio has reportedly agreed to reprise their roles in upcoming comedy Little Fockers, the third film in the popular Meet The Parents franchise, which has garnered takings of more than $800 million (£555 million) worldwide.
The new movie will centre around the children of Stiller’s character and his comedic attempts to appease his disapproving father-in-law, played by De Niro.
Wilson, who had small supporting parts in the first two pictures, is expected to have a greater role in the new film.
John Hamburg, who wrote the first two movies in the series, is penning the script. Filming is scheduled to start later this year (09).

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Rapper/actor 50 CENT is hunting for comedy film scripts for himself, MARTIN LAWRENCE and SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT.
The hitmaker and movie star admits he’s very keen to team up with the funnymen and is seeking projects through his new production company.
His first plan is to collaborate with veteran comedic actor Lawrence, and that may include a film with American Pie star Scott too.
He tells King magazine, "He’s (Scott) a funny guy, man… He just had a film come out called Role Models."

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Pop star LILY ALLEN has three big things to check off her to-do list before she dies - duet with DOLLY PARTON, get married and have kids.
The Smile singer reveals she has always dreamed of collaborating with country queen Parton, and she’s always on the hunt for Mr. Right, so she can settle down and start a family, Allen says, "I’d love to work with Dolly Parton. I just love her. And I guess (I want to) get married and have children.
"That’s probably on my list of things to do before I die."

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KATE WINSLET nearly missed out on her Oscar-nominated turn in THE READER - as movie bosses feared she was too busy filming REVOLUTIONARY ROAD to accept the role.
Film mogul Harvey Weinstein, whose company was behind the critically acclaimed picture, has revealed producers spoke to three other actresses before turning to Winslet.
Nicole Kidman was originally signed to the movie, but was forced to quit after she fell pregnant with her daughter, Sunday Rose, who was born last year (08).
Producers then turned to Marion Cotillard and Naomi Watts, before director Stephen Daldry suggested Winslet for the lead.
Weinstein says, "Before Kate came onboard, Anthony Minghella, myself and (producer) Scott Rudin had a conversation.
"I said ‘Scott, she’s got Revolutionary Road. I think we should have insurance.’ "I had Marion Cotillard, the French actress, go to Germany and shoot a screen test. She was great. Then we contacted Naomi Watts. She’s available. Then we redid the conversation and said these people are available.
"(But) Stephen Daldry wanted to work with Kate." Winslet has already won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for her performance as a concentration camp guard in The Reader and will compete for the Best Actress honour at the upcoming Academy Awards on Sunday (22Feb09).

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Actor DAVID ARQUETTE has an unsightly new look - he was left with a black eye after undergoing a mystery operation.
The Scream star, who is married to former Friends actress Courteney Cox, has had surgery to his head but refused to confirm any further details.
The procedure left him with heavy bruising around one eye - but the actor denied rumours he has had cosmetic surgery to his nose.
He says, "I had a little surgery. I had something they had to remove. I should have gotten a nose job! I did find out that I have a deviated septum, so I guess if I did get a nosejob, I’d have an excuse."

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Car-loving ERIC BANA is part of a drive to make the movie business more environmentally friendly - teaming up with a green campaign group to reduce pollution on the set of his new motor racing film.
The Hulk star showcases his love of fast cars in new comedy Love The Beast, which is due for release next month (Mar09).
But the production team was so concerned about the damaging environmental effects of making a motor movie, they joined up with Climate Positive to offset carbon emissions pumped out during the shoot.
Producer Peter Hill says, "In making a film about the love of motorsport and cars we were mindful of the environmental message we were sending.
"We love cars but love the planet more, and wanted to ensure we made a film in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
"Offsetting the carbon emissions is one of the steps we took to minimise the impact on the environment." A Climate Positive spokesman said the filmmakers will offset the emissions with "projects that have a renewable energy component, as well as investing in the restoration of forest ecosystems".

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U.S. TV star JENNIFER SIEBEL NEWSOM is expecting her first child with her husband, San Francisco Mayor GAVIN NEWSOM.
The actress, who has appeared in a string of hit shows including Life, Mad Men and Numb3rs, announced the news on Wednesday night (18Feb09).
A spokesman for the couple, who married in July last year (08), says, "The Mayor and the First Lady are thrilled to be embarking on this adventure together, and they appreciate your good wishes."

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British actress DAME JUDI DENCH once bared her backside to movie mogul HARVEY WEINSTEIN to show off a temporary tattoo she had inked in his honour.
The 74-year-old starred in a string of Weinstein-produced pictures and earned a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award in 1999 for Shakespeare in Love. She garnered four other Oscar nominations for their work together, as well as a host of additional prizes.
And on the day of her fifth Oscar nomination, for Mrs Henderson Presents in 2005, Dench decided to show her gratitude to Weinstein, by revealing a saucy piece of body art during a glitzy Hollywood luncheon.
Weinstein explains, "Judi Dench did six movies in a row with me and got five Academy Award nominations. She took me to the Four Seasons restaurant with a bunch of really famous, fun people. It was the day she got her fifth nomination.
"She said, ‘I have a present for you’. She pulled down her pants and she had a tattoo. It’s a tattoo you could wash off - ‘Judi loves Harvey’ - right on the rim of her butt.
"Everybody at the table was completely shocked. I think she chose it on purpose because she wanted to embarrass me and she did."

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An actor who appeared alongside MICKEY ROURKE in THE WRESTLER has been arrested for drug dealing and assaulting a police officer.
Scott Siegel, who played a substance dealer in the hit movie, was charged with steroid distribution and assault in Westchester County, New York on Wednesday night (18Feb09).
The 34-year-old was under surveillance by Drug Enforcement Administration officials and was apprehended when they allegedly spotted him picking up a package.
Siegel attempted to flee on foot from police after he repeatedly rammed their vehicles with his car, but was caught after a short chase, reports the New York Daily News.
He faces charges of assault on a federal officer and steroid distribution.

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