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JUSTIN BIEBER’s holiday shopping spree sparked a security scare for police on Sunday (26Dec10) after he was mobbed by hundreds of fans at a mall in his native Canada.
The Baby hitmaker celebrated his country’s Boxing Day (26Dec10) by bargain hunting at the Fairview Mall in Kitchener, Ontario, but his holiday shopping took a dangerous turn when swarms of overzealous girls mobbed the stores to catch a glimpse of him.
Bieber failed to make a quick getaway before fans began crushing each other against the glass outside the Sunglass Hut store, forcing management to call police.
The manager of the store called the scene utter "chaos" and admitted she was forced to rush Bieber out to make the crowds leave, reports PerezHilton.com.

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Police investigating singer/songwriter TEENA MARIE’s cause of death have reportedly ruled out an illegal drug overdose following a search of her California home.
The 54 year old, born Mary Christine Brockert, passed away in her sleep at her home in Pasadena over the weekend (25-26Dec10).
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com police searched the residence but only found herbal medication, suggesting she may have died of natural causes.
Marie, who found fame as a protegee of late funk legend Rick James, suffered a grand mal seizure just last month (Nov10).
Autopsy and toxicology tests are expected to be performed on her body later this week (ends31Dec10).

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Aussie actor SIMON BAKER has landed at the top of a new U.S. TV salary list - after reportedly signing a $30 million (£20 million) deal to extend his time on THE MENTALIST.
The star’s Christmas bonus has made him the highest-paid dramatic actor on TV, jumping over House star Hugh Laurie and CSI’s Laurence Fishburne.
Baker, who plays psychic crime consultant Patrick Jane in the hit series, was reportedly pocketing $250,000 (£666,670) per episode before the contract extension.
Reports suggest the new deal with Warner Brothers includes a producing credit throughout the fifth season the show.

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Actor FREDDIE PRINZE, JR. is facing legal action from a man who alleges he suffered severe neck injuries in a 2009 car crash.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ.com, Prinze, Jr. was driving a car registered to his wife, Sarah Michelle Gellar, when he "suddenly and without warning" rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light.
The driver claims he suffered severe neck injuries that have kept him from working, and he has been advised by doctors to undergo surgery.
Reports suggest the claimant is seeking a judgment in the six-figure range.

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Broadway bosses are forging ahead with all scheduled theatre performances, despite dangerous blizzard conditions in New York City.
Traffic across Manhattan ground to a halt on Sunday evening (26Dec10) as 19 inches (48.3 centimetres) of snow descended upon the city, causing major airports to shut down and public transportation delays.
However, Paul Libin, chairman of The Broadway League, says it will be business as usual for Broadway shows like Green Day-inspired musical American Idiot, Billy Elliot and Promises, Promises, with productions going on as scheduled on Monday (27Dec10).
Libin added that cancellations may mean hard-to-get seats may be available, reports the Associated Press.

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Actor KELSEY GRAMMER is hoping to rush through his divorce from estranged wife CAMILLE so he can wed his new girlfriend early in the New Year (11).
The former Frasier star split from his wife earlier this year (10) and Camille filed for divorce on 1 July (10).
According to TMZ.com, under California law a divorce can become final six months after a petition is filed.
If Grammer’s request for bifurcation is granted, he can legally wed fiancee Kayte Walsh on Saturday (01Jan11).
It is not known if this is the actor’s intention.

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NATALIE PORTMAN will be ringing in the New Year as a mum-to-be - the actress has confirmed she’s pregnant, and engaged.
The Star Wars star has announced she and choreographer Benjamin Millepied are engaged and expecting their first child.
The couple met while Millepied was helping Portman perfect her ballet dancing for new movie Black Swan.
The child will be the first for the 29-year-old actress, whose ex-boyfriends include musician Devendra Banhart and Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal.

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CHER, actor VERNE TROYER, and former SPICE GIRLS star MELANIE BROWN are pictured gagged by duct tape for a new photoshoot supporting a gay marriage campaign.
The two singers joined Austin Powers star Troyer to pose for pictures wearing silver tape over their mouth, sealing their lips shut.
The photos will be used to promote the NOH8 campaign, which is pushing for officials in California to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage.

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NICOLE KIDMAN wanted to attend group grief counselling sessions to prepare for her role in harrowing new movie RABBIT HOLE - but she was banned from taking part because of strict rules protecting parents.
The actress plays a woman who has lost a child in the heartbreaking new film, starring opposite Aaron Eckhart as her onscreen partner.
The Dark Knight actor recently revealed he attended a counselling session to help him understand his role as a mourning father, and Kidman admits she wanted to take part in a similar scheme.
But actress found she wasn’t welcomed into the group therapy.
She tells Watoday.com.au, "I read stuff (to prepare). I tried to go to a grief group but I was told ‘No, you’re not allowed. You can only step into these rooms if you lost a child.’ I totally get it, yet for whatever reason, that rawness was available to me. Maybe it was from giving birth (to daughter Sunday Rose) 11 months prior."

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LADY GAGA could be set for her first big movie role - OWEN WILSON is considering her for a part in the ZOOLANDER sequel.
Wilson and Ben Stiller are keen to work on a follow-up to the hit 2001 comedy, and are hoping to release the second installment in 2012.
And Wilson, who starred opposite Stiller in the original movie, reveals the Poker Face hitmaker is in line to play a female pal of model Derek Zoolander.
He says, "Gaga has to be in it. The movie will happen soon. I just saw Ben and I think that people will be happy with some of this new stuff we have."

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Rocker KEITH RICHARDS spends a fortune on storing his collection of 3,000 guitars - but he only ever plays 15 of them onstage or in a recording studio.
The Rolling Stones star has amassed a huge haul of instruments during his five decades in the music industry, but most of his prized collection is gathering dust in a warehouse.
And the legendary hellraiser is also humble about his plucking skills - insisting he’s not a very good guitarist.
He tells Britain’s BBC Radio 2, "The storage costs me more than they’re worth. I don’t even consider myself a guitar player. I am not a Hendrix or Clapton."

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HILARY SWANK is set to become the latest star to launch a clothing line - she’s busy designing a sporty "outdoor" range.
The Oscar-winning actress has been working with bosses at the DMA Designers Management Agency. She initially wanted to create a motivational t-shirt collection, but has now expanded the idea into an athletic clothing range.
DMA co-founder Marc Beckman tells WWD.com, "Our platform is a contemporary, outdoor, athleisure (sic) brand."

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Stars including SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS and MARY J. BLIGE are leading tributes to late singer/songwriter TEENA MARIE, who died over the weekend (25-26Dec10).
The 54 year old reportedly passed away in her sleep at her home in Pasadena, California and her friends and fans have rushed to honour her influential career.
Combs voiced his shock at Marie’s death, revealing he saw her just days before her tragic passing. In a post on Twitter.com, he writes, "R.I.P Teena Marie. God Bless. Damn I just saw her the other day." Blige also posted a message on Twitter to honour Marie, writing, "Rest in peace Teena Marie. My Love for u is forever," while rapper Common added: "Teena and I are both Pisces and we believe that we’ve been here before. That’s why De Ja Vu is my favourite song." R&B songwriting duo Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff remembered the singer in a statement: "We’re shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Teena Marie. She was one of the most memorable, soulful and unique R&B vocalists to come out of Motown. We send our condolences to Teena’s family, the entire Motown family and of course, our dear friend Berry Gordy."

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ALANIS MORISSETTE received an extra special gift over the holiday weekend (24-25Dec10) - the singer gave birth to a son on Christmas Day.
The Ironic hitmaker welcomed her first child, a boy named Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway, on Saturday (25Dec10) with her rapper husband MC Souleye, real name Mario Treadway.
A representative for the singer confirmed the happy news to GossipCop, saying, "Alanis Morissette and Mario ‘Souleye’ Treadway welcomed a baby boy, Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway, on Dec. 25th… All are healthy and happy." The couple married in May (10).

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The life of troubled actress LINDSAY LOHAN has inspired the plot of a new comedy movie starring JOAN COLLINS and LYDIA HEARST.
Dogs in Pocketbooks is based on the Mean Girls star’s colourful past, which has seen her in and out of jail and rehab over the last few years.
Socialite-turned-actress Hearst will take on the lead role of a young star making her way in Hollywood, while Collins will play a high-powered agent in the picture, which begins filming in February (11).
Collins tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, "The script is a hoot - a satire on the crazed hysteria surrounding showbiz celebrities. I’m playing an aggressive, sexy, powerful woman. For a change." Screenwriter Charles Casillo adds, "Lydia will play a bratty movie goddess in and out of rehab, in trouble with the law, and hounded by greedy agents, predatory paparazzi, off-the-wall stalkers and crazed media - a role obviously based on Lindsay Lohan. I spent a lot of time casting for the right actress for this screwball comedy, but Lydia is perfect… We looked at a lot of actresses for this role, and I was really knocked out.
"(The movie) is in no way mean-spirited towards Lindsay. It’s the kind of thing she has spoofed about herself in the past. It’s more of a satire about the crazy people around her and the situations they generate. It satirises the obsession with modern celebrity."

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Irish pop stars WESTLIFE have vowed never to split and pursue solo careers - because they’re convinced life is more fun in a boy band.
The Swear It Again hitmakers were rocked when singer Brian McFadden quit the group in 2004, sparking fears the band was over for good.
But the four remaining members stayed together and continued to enjoy chart success - and singer Shane Filan is adamant a break-up is not on the horizon.
He tells Britain’s Sunday Mirror, "It just doesn’t appeal to us. We are happy the way we are. We enjoy making our music, touring and performing. There are four of us in the band and nobody has any plans to go out alone." Bandmate Kian Egan adds, "We won’t be doing this when we’re 60 years old but for now we’re happy in all areas of our career in Westlife."

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CHARLOTTE CHURCH fears she is facing a trip to hospital - she’s convinced she and her children have caught deadly swine flu.
The potentially lethal bug is sweeping the U.K., with almost 500 victims receiving treatment for the illness by the end of last week (ends24Dec10), sparking fears of an epidemic.
And Welsh singer Church is worried she, daughter Ruby, three, and 23-month-old son Dexter have all caught the bug after falling ill earlier this month (Dec10).
She tells BBC Radio Wales, "I’ve had a cold for about two weeks now. I think it’s swine flu to be honest. The kids have got it as well."

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Edgy actress CHLOE SEVIGNY has taken aim at PEACHES GELDOF and the other modern ‘It’ girls - because they’re nothing like the iconic socialites of the past.
The Boys Don’t Cry star insists the term ‘It’ girl is used "too loosely" and discredits the likes of actress Clara Bow.
Sevigny rages, "Today the term is used to describe, say, Peaches Geldof - a girl who doesn’t do anything but is just sort of around.
"The original It girl was the 1920s movie star Clara Bow; then in the 1960s, with Edie Sedgwick and (Andy) Warhol, It girls turned into socialites, ladies of leisure, people who had it just for being fabulous. But Edie was just a rich drug addict, and when I got called the It girl everyone thought I was that too… I felt I was doing stuff, not just being a socialite."

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