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Supermodel GISELE BUNDCHEN and U.S. billionaire WARREN BUFFETT are aiming to teach kids about finance and the environment in a new series of online shows.
The pair joins stars including lifestyle queen Martha Stewart and celebrated American astronomer Carl Sagan for the new AOL series - which will also feature shows about arts and science.
Bundchen’s GiGi & the Green Team and business mogul Buffett’s Secret Millionaire’s Club are scheduled to debut online this autumn (09).

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Newlywed U.S. TV star SUSIE ESSMAN is shaming her ex-lovers in a steamy new memoir detailing her bizarre bedroom stories.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm actress, who married real-estate broker Jim Harder last September (08), has penned What Would Susie Say: Bulls**t Wisdom About Love, Life and Comedy.
She writes, "My past is littered with unbelievably inappropriate partners. I’ve been through some real humdingers over the years, or should I say hum-dingdingding-ers… I remember a guy I once dated who would say things like, ‘Bob really likes Susie. Bob wants Susie to get naked’… Then there was the freak who every time he went to the bathroom made me applaud." Essman, who was 53 when she walked down the aisle, insists her history of dating strange men eventually helped her find love.
She adds, "So you marry a guy when you’re 25, and that’s it? That’s the extent of your sexual experience? That wasn’t for me. I always thought if wedding vows went something like: ‘For better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, and you’ll never have sex with anyone for the rest of your life,’ people wouldn’t be so quick to say, ‘I do.’" The book is scheduled to hit store shelves in October (09).

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Playboy boss HUGH HEFNER proved there are no hard feelings towards his ex-girlfriend HOLLY MADISON - he joined her onstage for her debut in a new Las Vegas show.
Madison has joined stars including actress Kelly Monaco and former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O’Day by accepting a role in Peepshow.
And she had a surprise guest when she began her stint in the burlesque performance as Bo Peep on Saturday (24Jul09) - she pulled Hefner up to join her on stage.
Hefner says, "I was delighted, it was wonderful. I really enjoyed it, I think everyone did, it was really enjoyable! Holly makes a fantastic Bo Peep."

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EVA GREEN wanted to turn down the role of Bond girl VESPER LYND in CASINO ROYALE - but her agent "bullied" her into accepting the part.
The French actress starred opposite Daniel Craig in the 2007 spy movie, which landed her the Rising Star honour at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards.
She almost missed out on the role because she didn’t think she could play a sexy secret agent - but was "forced" into it by her representative.
Green says, "When Casino Royale came out I was worried, as I’m not a ‘Bond girl’ kind of girl. But the role wasn’t your typical James Bond female role. It wasn’t just typically sexy - I got lucky. My agent was very good in forcing me to do it. I wasn’t interested, but she bullied me into reading the script, and the character was a real treat, so no regrets."

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AMY WINEHOUSE’s father MITCH is reportedly set to follow his famous daughter into the music business by launching his own singing career.
The London taxi driver is planning to record an album of Frank Sinatra covers, as well as his own original songs in a bid to emulate the Back To Black star’s success, according to British tabloid The Sun.
A source tells the publication, "Mitch has been working on it for a while now. Amy always credits her dad with getting her into singing. He loves music . He has a good voice and wants a go at turning professional."

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MICHAEL JACKSON wrote his chart-busting classic BILLIE JEAN in just three minutes.
The King of Pop was travelling in a car with two of his brothers in the early 1980s when he hit upon the idea of penning a song about a female fan waiting outside his home.
When he pulled out a pad and pen to put down some lyrics, it took him just three minutes to complete the words for the track.
Jackson’s former plastic surgeon Dr Steven Hoefflin says, "The fastest song he ever wrote was Billie Jean. He said the lyrics tumbled out of his head in one continuous, rapid stream."

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JENNIFER LOPEZ was left "fuming" after the initial shock of her 40th birthday party on Saturday night (25Jul09) - several guests were late for the swanky meal, according to U.S reports.
The singer/actress’ husband Marc Anthony arranged the secret bash at New York’s Edison Ballroom, naming the night An Evening With Lola - Lopez’s nickname.
She burst into tears of joy as she discovered her husband’s surprise and was surrounded by celebrity pals including Liza Minnelli, Ricky Martin and producer L.A. Reid.
But her happiness didn’t last long when she noticed many of the chairs reserved for her showbusiness circle were left empty after people failed to turn up in time for her big entrance, according to the New York Daily News.
A source tells the publication, "Jennifer’s party was very intimate, and there were a noticeable amount of empty seats when the dinner started.
"Jennifer was really irritated. She was fuming because people were late, and complained about it really loudly to Marc. Jennifer was visibly upset and embarrassed."

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UMA THURMAN is worried about taking on a new action role - because she fears any future part would "pale in comparison" to her turn in KILL BILL.
The 39 year old stars as a revenge-seeking bride in the cult two-part martial arts movie - but refuses to be typecast by appearing in further fight films.
She says, "I haven’t chosen any other action films since Kill Bill because I felt that everything else just sort of paled by comparison. I don’t like to get lulled into some hole that I can’t get out of."

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DENZEL WASHINGTON credits his acting ambitions with saving him from a life of crime - he fell in with a bad crowd as a teenager.
The Oscar-winning actor plays a man who takes a bribe from a hijacker, played by John Travolta, in his upcoming movie The Taking of Pelham 123.
And Washington connected with the character because he took part in petty crimes when he was growing up in a tough New York neighbourhood.
He says, "I believe I have been that guy. Not recently, but you don’t forget. I’ll never forget what it feels like not to eat, no matter how much food you get. I agree that it’s not quite the same situation, because he (character) has taken money and I haven’t done anything like that. But the humiliation, that’s happened in the boxing ring when you are getting beaten up. And we’ve all done a small crime… Oh, I’ve been very bad." And Washington knew how lucky he had been after bumping into one of his old crewmembers during a stint on Broadway.
"We all used to ride the trains together. Sneak on the trains, jump the turnstiles, go to town and hang out. I don’t see them so much any more because I don’t go to Mount Vernon (the New York suburb he grew up in ). But when I did Julius Caesar on Broadway, one showed up at the play. He had been in the penal system for 28 years and he asked for my help, so I helped him get a house. At least, I hope he bought a house. The second one died. The third one is a chef doing okay. And I am the fourth one."

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HELEN MIRREN’s director husband TAYLOR HACKFORD has landed the role of president of the Directors Guild of America.
The Ray auteur has taken over from Michael Apted to represent the union for film and TV directors across the U.S. after he was voted in by his fellow members at the Hollywood headquarters on Saturday (25Jul09).
Hackford takes over the union at a difficult time, after a four-month writers’ strike crippled the industry last year (08). There is expected to be new contract negotiations with studios in 2011.
Other movies Hackford has helmed include An Officer and a Gentleman and Dolores Claiborne.

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British singer LITTLE BOOTS would never go under the knife to improve her looks - one of her friends died when a cosmetic surgery procedure went horribly wrong.
The 25 year old was devastated to learn of her pal’s untimely death in the operating theatre as doctors tried to fix a physical flaw.
But the rising star is convinced she will never succumb to any surgical procedures for vanity’s sake.
She says, "Somebody close to me died as a result of having plastic surgery. I just think it’s dangerous and there’s no need."

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Hip-hop mogul SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS has teamed up with ex-DANITY KANE member DAWN RICHARD to form a new band called DIRTY MONEY.
Combs and Richard are joined by songwriter Kalenna, who completes the line up.
Dirty Moneyâ��s work will be heard on the star’s’ upcoming Last Train to Paris record, which is due for release in November (09).
Combs explains the project, telling Allhiphop.com, "Dirty Money is not about no drug money, illegal money, or anything negative.
"Dirty Money is a look, a sound, a movement, (and) a crew. For my new album, Last Train to Paris, I wanted to do something refreshing, something unique, something forward for myself as an artist�I�m a team player. I wanted to tell a love story�I couldn�t just tell the male�s point of view.
"I grew up listening to groups like Soul II Soul, Loose Ends, and it was always two guys and a girl. So let me flip it. Let me get two talented, bad divas to the left and the right of me.�

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Music mogul SIMON COWELL has denied he is dating an AMERICAN IDOL make-up artist - following a string of rumours linking the star to Afghan beauty MEZHGAN HUSSAINY.
The TV guru has been single since splitting from longterm girlfriend Terri Seymour last year (08), but he was rumoured to have stepped back on the dating scene with Afghanistan-born Hussainy, who he met behind the scenes of the hit U.S. show.
Cowell fuelled speculation of a relationship with the 36 year old after they were photographed together at his surprise 50th birthday party in London on Saturday night (25Jul09).
But Cowell has dismissed the rumours, insisting the pair is "just good friends," with a rep for the star also calling the relationship "purely platonic".

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TITO JACKSON performed at the 17th annual Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest over the weekend (25/26Jul09) before accepting a lifetime achievement award on behalf of his tragic brother MICHAEL.
The Thriller hitmaker’s elder sibling took to the stage to perform with The Funk Brothers band as part of the festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Following the King of Pop’s untimely demise last month (25Jun09), organisers of Sumfest devoted the ceremony to honouring his career - and they roped in Tito to collect the star’s lifetime achievement prize.
Other performers at the bash included Toni Braxton and Nas, who insists he will never forget the superstar singer.
He tells Entertainment Tonight, "I only spoke to Michael on the phone but that was still great. (I’m a) big fan of Michael, Mike lives on forever."

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EVA GREEN refuses to watch any of her movie sex scenes - because she squirms when she sees herself strip off onscreen.
The Casino Royale beauty has filmed intimate moments with her Bond co-star Daniel Craig and Orlando Bloom in 2005’s Kingdom of Heaven.
The French actress wishes she could improve her skills by casting a critical eye over her performances - but she can’t bear to watch herself getting passionate with co-stars.
She says, "I can never watch myself in sex scenes. I struggle to watch myself in any scene to be honest. What’s done is done.
"I wish I was able to watch myself, as it would really help me develop as an actor. But I’m not brave enough. It’s a difficult thing to do - looking at yourself as this utterly different person on screen."

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JEFF DANIELS refuses to move to Los Angeles for the sake of his career - because living away from the Hollywood bubble keeps him sane.
The Dumb & Dumber star is adamant he will not quit his home in Chelsea, Michigan - where he grew up - even after his agent ordered him to pay for his own flights to L.A. for regular business meetings.
He credits his stable personal life and a home away from the bright lights of Hollywood for keeping him grounded.
Daniels tells the Chicago Sun-Times, "I love living in Michigan, which has been great for my kids and my family. I just never did buy this idea that you have to live in Los Angeles to be an actor. I didn’t see that as a requirement in my job description. We do have an airport in Michigan.
"Basically, years ago we had a child and wanted to raise our baby in a part of the country that we understood. My agent said, ‘If you’re willing to go to L.A. at your own expense for a meeting, then we’re fine. Don’t ever tell us that you can’t afford it.’ "I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life."

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Veteran actress JOANNA LUMLEY continues to enjoy a triumphant welcome to Nepal after she was invited to meet the country’s president.
The Absolutely Fabulous star received a hero’s welcome when she landed in the country on Sunday (26Jul09) - three months after she won a landmark victory over the U.K. government to give veteran Gurkha soldiers the right to remain in Britain.
Lumley, who was mobbed by hundreds of well-wishers and branded a "goddess" by locals, was treated like royalty and was swept into the presidential palace of Ram Baran Yadav, who praised her tireless efforts for Gurkhas in the U.K.
The star is in the country as part of a six-day tour.

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French actress AUDREY TAUTOU has blasted the subject of her new film COCO AVANT CHANEL - insisting the iconic couturier was a "liar".
The star takes on the role of Coco Chanel in the revealing new biopic, which documents the designer’s life before she became a fashion sensation.
Chanel has been accused of conspiring with Nazis during World War II over claims she was living with a German lover during the conflict.
But Tautou, who has been tipped for an Oscar with her portrayal of Chanel, insists it’s impossible to uncover the real truth behind the legend - because she constantly lied.
She tells Sky News, "She was a liar, so it’s difficult to know who she was before she became famous and had some success.
"She didn’t want to talk about her youth. I don’t know why, maybe she was ashamed or maybe she didn’t want people to feel pity for her because she came from a poor family." And the The Da Vinci Code star admits she was apprehensive about taking on such a character - because Chanel is so revered in her native France.
She adds, "It’s not scary, but it’s more of a responsibility. I didn’t want to betray her. I wanted to have a sense of her character, her personality.
"It was more interesting to get as deep as possible in her sensitivity and creation, rather than just giving the main cliche of her life."

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