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First-time hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway are given by the Oscars writers their celebrity name, Francaway and the two are described cool and excited and in any way does not shed any sign of tension and nervousness days before the big event.

Ellen Degeneres is one of the few television hosts to have invited Justin Bieber when he was relatively unknown and was just starting to find his way in Hollywood. But his guest appearance with Ellen and Oprah and a few others served as gateway to make him a sensation teenage pop star he never hoped he would be.

Recognized for her contribution to the Australian film industry, actress Judy Davis accepted the 2011 Don Dunstan Award on the opening night of the BigPond Adelaide Film Festival.

CBS and Warner have jointly agreed to cease production of the four out of eight remaining episodes of Charlie Sheen’s comedy show, “Two and a Half Men”. The decision to terminate any planned production beginning next week came hours after Sheen had unleashed tirades against his bosses at the CBS through a syndicated radio show.

Police confirmed the death of Justin Tennison of Discovery Channel’s hit show, “Deadliest Catch”. Tennison, who worked as crew member of Time Bandit, - - one of the sea-fishing vessels used by Discovery’s popular show - - was found unconscious at his motel room on Homer Alaska.

Charlie Sheen has found a new enemy and is making the headlines, again. But this time his new-found enemy is not his critics and not those who have exposed his addiction both to drugs and alcohol and women.

A Los Angeles court has granted Sharon Stone a temporary restraining order against a male trespasser who was found in the actress’s California home.

Now that it’s almost down to 24, voting begins for the next American idol and to give more viewers a chance to cast their votes, American Idol is allowing their participation to cast their choices online. Beginning this season, fans and supporters can now take to the web to express their votes for their favorite contenders they are rooting for.

After one month of voluntary home-based rehabilitation actor Charlie Sheen will begin shooting for "Two and a Half-Men" next week.

First it’s Justin, then Jennifer with her Angelina-tourist-like-blond hair. But who should we really expect to see donning a new hair this weekend? Anne Hathaway has made sure that she’d scratched that out on her to-do list and her stylist has revealed what to expect from Anne Sunday.

The annual Academy Awards will be aired at American Broadcasting Company (ABC) not only this year but in the next nine years. An agreement between the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and the ABC was announced Thursday and their contract has been extended for ABC to broadcast Oscars until 2020.

First time dad, Marley and Me actor, Owen Wilson gushed over his son, Robert Ford Wilson when he appeared in Tuesday’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. This is the first time for Wilson to talk about his first child with girlfriend, Jade Duell.

Writer for comic and television, Dwayne McDuffie has died of complications after surgery, said his publisher, DC Comics Tuesday. Known for his work as co-creator of Emmy Award TV Series, “Static Shock”, Reuters confirmed that McDuffie died at 49 as stated on the official website of Comic Book Resources.

Sandra Bullock’s ex-husband Jesse James has signed a deal to write a memoir that will most likely focus on the women in his life, before and after her marriage ended in 2010 with America’s sweetheart.

Some have laughed at his jokes, some just shrugged at his comic antics. But after seeing him in countless comedy films, Steve Carell is now geared up to do a more serious role in drama.

A still unidentified man has jumped barricades at the outdoor studio of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) show, “Today”.

When asked where Kate Middleton will get her wedding dress in the much-anticipated Royal Wedding in April, fashion mogul, Vivienne Westwood has asserted that the future Princess will ‘definitely get it from her’.

Having learned that calling people out at the awards shows could earn them unexpected enemies, upcoming and first time Academy Awards hosts, James Franco and Anne Hathaway reveal that their plan on Sunday’s awards night will in no way come closer to like what Ricky Gervais did at this year’s Golden Globe.

From 50 yards away to 10 yards in music gatherings, R&B singer, Chris Brown can now come go near ex-girlfriend, Rihanna as close as he wants to. LA Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg has lifted the restraining order imposed by the court following his admission that he beat up then girlfriend Rihanna in February 2009.

We have heard this before - - celebrities unhappy despite the large cash flows and propelling celebrity status. But for British comedian Russel Brand, this certainly ‘ain’t working’ even if this was what he has dreamed of as a kid and with pop star, Katy Perry as his wife, that could have been a bonus.

A-list actress, Catherine Zeta Jones will honored in the upcoming society award for her efforts in advocating for her native Wales. The "America’s Sweethearts" star will be presented of the William R. Hopkins medal at the gala organized by the St. David’s Society of the State of New York to be held at the Yale Club on March 4.

With his latest film on the top three of the holiday weekend box office, Director D.J. Caruso of “I Am Number Four” has signed another deal to direct a comic-book adaptation “Preacher”.

Now that he is out of job at the Cable News Network (CNN), Larry King has all the time in his hands and he may feel that he is not done talking that he is initiating a one-man show tours.

The author of a popular comic and animated features, Dwayne Mcduffie has died Tuesday said DC Comics in a statement.

Jamaican reggae star, Buju Banton has been convicted Tuesday of conspiracy to set up a cocaine deal. Banton’s fate was sealed after the federal jury turned in their verdict after 11 hours of deliberation over the case.

R&B singer, Chris Brown is planning on asking the court for an eased restraining order slapped him with, after admitting he attacked ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Alyssa Milano has confirmed through her twitter account that she is pregnant with her husband, David Bugliari.

Renowned director, Oliver Stone has been honored a “Master of Cinema” award by the Boulder International Film Festival.

Lindsay Lohan must be heaving a sigh of relief to see her mom, Dina and sister, Ali, two days before her next appearance at the LA Airport Courthouse.