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Former couple REESE WITHERSPOON and RYAN PHILLIPPE were reunited at the weekend (14May11) - at their son DEACON’s football game.
The two stars took the field with other mums and dads in Brentwood, Los Angeles and smiled and cheered on the seven year old.
It was Witherspoon’s first public reunion with her ex since she wed agent husband Jim Toth in March (11).
But Phillippe has already made it clear he has nothing but love for his former wife - in a recent interview, he said, "I wish nothing but the best for the mother of my children."

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DENZEL WASHINGTON has been handed an honorary degree by officials at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
The actor donned traditional graduation robes to pick up the Honorary Doctor of Arts degree at a commencement ceremony on Monday (16May11).
Washington admitted he was nervous about the event, telling the student crowd, "I had to come exactly because I might make a fool of myself. I’ve found that nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Nothing." The Oscar winner, who studied a pre-med course at Fordham University in New York before trying out journalism and drama, also discussed his past mistakes, adding, "Do you have the guts to fail? If you don’t fail, you’re not even trying."

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DONNY OSMOND has criticised LADY GAGA’s shock tactics, branding her headline-grabbing stunts a "cheap way" of finding fame and selling records.
The Osmonds star previously slammed Gaga for her 2010 music video Telephone, which he claimed featured "profanity, sexual exploitation, nudity, and graphic violence".
Osmond maintains the Poker Face star is "very talented" but insists he doesn’t approve of her outlandish outifts and stage antics.
Speaking on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight he says, "First of all just let me make the statement: I think Lady Gaga is brilliant as a marketer, as a writer, as an artist - she is Madonna incarnated in my opinion. But I don’t agree with a lot of the shock elements nowadays a lot of artists take to get their face on the cover, to get on the charts.
"In my opinion it is a cheap way to become popular, but I do think she’s a very talented woman."

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MARIE OSMOND has thanked her son for reuniting her with first husband STEPHEN CRAIG after he encouraged his parents to get back in contact.
The singer wed former basketball player Craig for a second time in an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas on 4 May (11). The pair divorced in 1985 after three years as husband and wife.
Now Osmond has opened up about the reconciliation, revealing she re-ignited the romance after her 28-year-old son, Stephen Jr., asked Craig to help her move into a new house in Sin City.
But she decided to keep their reunion a secret, fearing it would be too upsetting for her family if the relationship failed again.
Osmond tells CNN host Piers Morgan, "Really it was my son (who brought us together). I was moving here (to Las Vegas) and he said, ‘Dad, mom needs help moving.’ We’ve always kind of known each other and been amicable and friendly, but it wasn’t until about two years ago that we thought well, let’s give this a shot.
"We didn’t really want anybody to know we were dating because if it didn’t work out that hurts children. I was really set on being single." Meanwhile, Marie’s brother Donny insists he’s overjoyed for his sister: "It’s a Cinderella story with a lot of bumps in the road with a beautiful ending. I thought it was fantastic. I’ve always had this familiar relationship with Steve, I’ve always loved the guy. It hurt me for my sister to fall apart the way they did… When I saw them come together again, it was just a great moment."

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NICKI MINAJ has parted ways with her manager SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS to work with the music moguls backing her labelmate DRAKE, according to a U.S. report.
The chart phenomenon, who is signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment label, joined fellow hip-hop star Rick Ross on Combs’ management roster last May (10).
But according to XXLMag.com, Minaj has left Combs to put her career in the hands of Gee Roberson and Kyambo Joshua, who run production company Hip-Hop Since 1978.
The firm manages her mentor Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West and Young Jeezy.

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London rapper DIZZEE RASCAL is going on hiatus until at least 2012 in a bid to "recharge his batteries" after a stellar couple of years.
The Bonkers hitmaker rose to fame in his native Britain after releasing his debut Boy In Da Corner in 2003, which was followed up by three more albums, including his latest chart-topping offering, 2009’s Tongue N’ Cheek.
But Rascal, real name Dylan Mills, has announced he’s set to take time off to enjoy his personal life.
He tells Britain’s Daily Star, "There won’t be a new album from me for a while, until at least next year. I hope that doesn’t upset fans who wanted to hear something from me by the end of 2011. But it feels like I’ve released albums almost back-to-back since Boy In Da Corner.
"I want to live life for a bit, kick back, see things, do other things and recharge my batteries. I’m always writing lyrics but as for recording it, that’s on the back burner for now.
"I’ve had three (U.K.) number ones over the past couple of years and I don’t want to come down from there. When I come back with new tunes, they’ll be massive, radio-friendly and totally worth waiting for."

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The road-worthy car star of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG has sold at auction for $805,000 (£503,100).
The motor was expected to fetch up to $2 million (£1.25 million) at the Profiles in History in Beverly Hills but it fell a little short.
The movie memorabilia auction grossed over $5.8 million (£3.6 million) and highlights included a letter Walt Disney sent to the creator of Mickey Mouse, Ub Iwerks, announcing the start of Disney Studios ($241,500/£150,900), the Wicked Witch of the West’s crystal ball from The Wizard of Oz ($126,500/£79,000) and John Lennon’s original handwritten lyrics for Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds ($230,000/£143,750).
Over $98,000 (£61,250) from the proceeds will be handed over to victims of the Japan disaster.

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Moviemaker JIM JARMUSCH is set to reteam JANE EYRE stars MICHAEL FASSBENDER and MIA WASIKOWSKA in a new vampire movie.
His unnamed horror film will also feature Brits John Hurt and Tilda Swinton, who worked with the filmmaker on The Limits of Control and Broken Flowers.
Jarmusch tells Screen Daily, "I’ve been imagining this film for years. I can’t wait to now realise it with these remarkable collaborators." Swinton, Wasikowska and Fassbender will play vampires in the movie, which will shoot on location in Germany and Morocco in early 2012.
Jarmusch isn’t the only cult filmmaker with vampires on his mind - director Neil Jordan has signed on to direct Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton in Byzantium.

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JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME is facing a lawsuit after he allegedly agreed to promote a home gym system and then slated the equipment on TV.
Bosses at marketing company Thane International are suing Van Damme over claims he signed up to film an infomercial for the Total Flex gym but reneged on the deal when it came time to film the advertisement in February (11).
A suit filed in Los Angeles on Monday (16May11) accuses the star of not knowing his lines and failing to practice with the exercise unit beforehand.
The Bloodsport star is said to have refused to go through with the filming, and later discussed the machine on his own 2011 U.K. documentary show, Jean-Claude Van Damme: Behind Closed Doors, insisting he would never endorse an item he didn’t like.
Now Thane International executives are suing for compensatory damages, plus interest, legal fees and punitive damages.

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JAMES BOND star GEORGE LAZENBY has officially divorced his wife PAM SHRIVER.
The Australian actor split from former tennis player Shriver in 2008 after a six-year marriage.
Shriver subsequently filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and accusing Lazenby of threatening to kill her, assaulting her in a drunken rage, and giving alcohol to their three children - all of which he has denied.
The former 007 hit back by launching a court battle to nullify a prenuptial agreement between them.
Now the pair’s divorce has been made official, while the results of their financial agreement will be kept confidential. They will share custody of their six-year-old son George Jr. and five-year-old twins Kate and Sam, according to documents obtained by E! Online.

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WILL SMITH is baffled by the controversy surrounding the location of the massive trailer he has been calling home while shooting MEN IN BLACK III on the streets of New York, insisting it’s the same mobile home he’s always used when filming in the city.
The Hollywood star is currently shooting the sci-fi blockbuster in Manhattan, but he hit headlines last week (ends13May11) after residents in the Soho district complained about the sizeable eyesore parked outside their homes.
The two-storey trailer, which features a cinema, a lounge bar and offices, as well as a full-sized kitchen, large bedroom and bathroom, had to be moved after Mayor Michael Bloomberg waded into the debate and demanded Smith relocate to a private car park, half a mile (0.8 kilometres) away from the movie set.
But Smith can’t get his head around the scandal - because the public has never taken issue with it before.
In an interview with his former manager, Russell Simmons, on GlobalGrind.com, Smith says, "I don’t really understand the controversy. Men in Black 1 and 2 and Hitch used the same trailer, in the same place. In fact, we use it every time." And rap mogul Simmons has publicly shown his support for Smith - he’s titled the blog post, ‘If I Was Will Smith, I Wouldn’t Move My Trailer One Inch’.

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Pop superstar BRITNEY SPEARS is looking to build a future with her agent boyfriend JASON TRAWICK, revealing she has considered marriage and kids with her beau of two years.
The Toxic hitmaker’s revelation comes less than a month after a representative for Spears shot down rumours she was set to wed again after the singer was photographed wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring.
But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been on Spears’ mind - the mum-of-two would love to settle down and add to her brood.
She tells Harper’s Bazaar magazine, "I’ve thought about both. So if the timing was right…" However, the singer insists she’s happy with her life as it stands after overcoming the personal troubles which threatened to derail her career for good in 2008 and 2009.
She says, "I feel like I’m drinking a tall glass of homemade sweet tea on a really hot, beautiful day." And Spears is adamant she’s learned from her past problems and changed for the better: "I think things through a little bit more, and I worry a lot. I’m more straightforward, and I speak up more than I did before. When I was younger, I wouldn’t speak up as much, but now that I’m a mum, things have changed." Spears has two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

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Jazz singer BOB FLANIGAN has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 84.
He passed away at his home in Las Vegas on Sunday (15May11).
The tenor was part of the Grammy Award-nominated jazz group The Four Freshman, which recorded a string of hits, including Blue World and Graduation Day, during the 1950s.
Flanigan, an original member of the vocal group, retired from showbusiness in 1992.

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The members of rap group CALI SWAG DISTRICT are appealing to the public to help police track down the gunman responsible for the murder of bandmate M-BONE.
The 22 year old, real name Montae Talbert, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Inglewood, California on Sunday night (15May11) and his grief-stricken bandmates are now pleading for anyone with information about the shooter to come forward.
In a statement issued to TMZ.com on Monday (16May11), the Teach Me How to Dougie stars say: "(M-Bone) was the victim of a random act of violence last night…
"As police are still investigating the shooting and untimely death, we ask that anyone with information contact the Inglewood Police Department.
"(M-Bone) was an inspiration to his family, friends, and fans. He was a hardworking, passionate artist and dancer that will be deeply missed."

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PRINCE wowed fans during his Los Angeles concert on Friday night (13May11) by welcoming birthday boy STEVIE WONDER onstage.
The pop superstar was performing the encore of his Welcome 2 America show at the Los Angeles Forum, when Wonder, who turned 61 on Friday, stepped up to perform his hit Superstition with the headliner.
Prince had previously paid tribute to his special guest, announcing, "Love and respect to Stevie Wonder".
The thrilled Purple Rain hitmaker was visibly thrilled by the collaboration with his hero, yelling, "You’ve just seen Stevie Wonder," as the blind star was helped off the stage.
Prince is in the middle of his 21-date run at the fabled Forum and Wonder joins Gwen Stefani, Christina Milian, Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan among the stars who have so far joined the icon onstage.

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Hitmaker DJ AM’s family has been hit by another tragedy - the star’s older sister has died after a short battle with cancer.
Lara Long, 40, passed away last week (ends13May11), four months after she was diagnosed with a very rare form of colon cancer.
Long’s death comes less than two years after AM, real name Adam Goldstein, suffered an accidental drug overdose which claimed his life on 28 August, 2009.
Family representative Jenni Weinman tells TMZ.com, "It is with unbearable sadness that I can confirm that Lara Long, the sister to DJ AM passed away late Monday night, May 9th after a fierce four month battle with an extremely rare colon cancer.
"She was just two months shy of turning 41. Lara was responsible for keeping the memory of her brother alive with the creation of the DJ AM Memorial Fund… working tirelessly to make sure he would not be forgotten.
"Lara was an amazing woman, with a huge personality, a heart of gold and an incredible laugh. There are no words to explain how she will be missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family at this most devastating of times."

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VIN DIESEL has filmed a love story about his adopted Dominican Republic for the DVD release of his new blockbuster hit FAST FIVE.
The actor’s 20-minute The Fast & The Furious prequel was shot in the Dominican Republic and features many of the friends he has made there since his first trip in 1995.
The film, called Los Bandoleros, features Latino reggaeton heroes Don Omar and Tego Calderone, who appear in Fast Five.
Diesel is also hoping to give the bouncer friend who introduced him to the delights of the Dominican Republic a big career boost in a new series of Internet dramas, titled The Ropes.
Valentino Morales, who appears in most of his friend’s films, will star in the webisodes, which recount the pair’s days as nightclub security men in New York.
Diesel has written and will direct each segment.

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HILARY DUFF has fired back at reports she’s no longer part of TONYA HOLLY’s upcoming BONNIE & CLYDE film saga, insisting the director has assured her she’s still the leading lady.
Internet reports from the beginning of May (11) suggested the actress/singer had been dropped from The Story of Bonnie & Clyde - but Duff reveals she hasn’t made a statement yet, because, as far as she’s concerned, she’s still a part of the film.
Duff heard the news about her apparent firing from a friend minutes after it broke online.
She says, "I was just driving in my car, minding my own business and I got a call that’s like, ‘Oh my God, it’s all over the Internet that you got fired.’ I was like, ‘What?’" Duff tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood Live she approached director Holly through her agent for clarification: "I said, ‘Well, I wanna, like, release a statement, but if I got fired I just want you to let me know so I don’t release something, saying, ‘I didn’t know that I was fired’.
"She emailed me and said, ‘You know you’re my Bonnie and of course I don’t even know where this all came from and I’m so sorry…’ "So, if the movie ever gets made, I think I’m Bonnie… It’s been a long time coming. With these independent movies, sometimes they never get made or sometimes they take 10 years to get made." However, Duff’s name has been removed from the cast list of the film on imdb.com.
The singer/actress is set to play Bonnie Parker in the movie, opposite Kevin Zegers.

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