LADY GAGA refused to appear in an episode of GOSSIP GIRL until TV bosses agreed to allow her to stage an elaborate music video.The Poker Face singer has taped an episode of the hit teen series, but she's insists her performance is not a typical cameo - because she was determined to use her time on TV to make an artistic statement. She explains, "I hate TV series performances, because they kind of come in out of nowhere, and everyone's, like, really into the story, and then all of a sudden somebody breaks into song. And it has nothing to do with the storyline, and then it screws everything up. I really sat down with the writers. I was like, 'Look, I want to do this, and the reason I want to do this is because I am trying to say something that is not mainstream in a mainstream capacity. So, if I can say it on your show, that would be, like, a real coup d'etat for me as a performance artist.'" And she's convinced fans will be delighted with the end result, which she describes as a "craz...

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PARIS HILTON and LINDSAY LOHAN's stolen belongings have been unearthed by police officials in a raid on the Las Vegas home of a member of Hollywood's so-called Bling Ring burglars, who targeted the estates of young celebrities.The haul includes personal photographs of Paris Hilton, two pairs of her designer jeans and a white hat, according to law enforcement sources and a copy of a search warrant obtained by the Los Angeles Times newspaper. Los Angeles Police Department officers, accompanied by Las Vegas Metro Police officials, also seized two stolen computers, marijuana, a Korean passport and more than $20,000 in cash. The authorities arrested teenager Rachel Lee during the 22 October (09) raid, but she has not been charged with any of the burglaries. Six other people have been charged in connection with the burglary spree that netted more than $3 million in designer clothing, accessories and jewelery between December 2008 and October 2009.

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JENNIFER ANISTON and COURTENEY COX are stepping up a campaign to fight for women's rights in the Congo.The actresses have lent their support to humanitarian fashion brand OmniPeace, which aims to stamp out violence against women in the African region, and is run by their friend Mary Fanaro. Earlier this year (Jun09) Cox and Aniston joined singer Sheryl Crow at a dinner party to raise awareness for the charity, and now they're taking a new campaign to Senator Hilary Clinton. The stars are urging gadget fans in America and Europe not to buy electronics, such as cell phones and laptops, which contain materials sourced from 'conflict mines' - where the industry is at the centre of violent fighting. Cox has praised her pal Fanaro for all her charity efforts and hopes they will be able to spread their message even further. She tells Fox News, "OmniPeace was created to give back. I can’t think of a better way to support my best friend and all the work that she and OmniPeace do to donate t...

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WILL SMITH has opened up about the heartbreak he suffered after his first marriage, insisting the divorce was the "most painful loss" he's ever endured.The Independence Day star married girlfriend Sheree Zampino in 1992 and the couple welcomed a son, Trey, before they decided to end their relationship in 1995. Smith is adamant he has learned how to navigate the ups and downs of married life since tying the knot with actress Jada Pinkett Smith - and admits he could have sustained his first union if he'd tried harder. He says, "That (first marriage) is probably the most painful loss of my life. I quit. I could have fixed it. It really was not that bad. With Jada, I stood up in front of God and my family and friends and said, 'Till death do us part.' So there are two possible outcomes: we are going to be together till death or I am dead. "Jada and I have problems; everybody has problems. People ask, What happens if you made a mistake?' Well, you should be a little more careful before y...

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JOHN MAYER and actor HUGH JACKMAN are helping to raise money for a Mexican orphanage by auctioning off special meet-and-greet packages for fans.The stars are offering to fly the winning bidders to New York to see them perform in the city, where Mayer is due on stage on 17 November (09) and Jackman is treading the boards on Broadway in A Steady Rain with Daniel Craig. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Friends of El Faro charity.

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BEYONCE was a true triple threat at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin, Germany on Thursday night (05Nov09) - she picked up three prizes and led the honours haul.The R&B superstar claimed trophies for Best Female, Best Song (Halo) and Best Video (Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It). She paid tribute to her husband Jay-Z, who was also a big winner in the Best Urban Act category, when she won the Best Video award, thanking him for "putting a ring on it". And, unlike at the MTV Video Music Awards in September (09), there was no protest from Kanye West to taint her victory - the rapper stormed the stage at the VMAs, insisting Taylor Swift's Best Female Video should have gone to Beyonce. Green Day were also big winners at the EMAs, scoring the night's Best Rock Act award, while U2 topped off a magical evening by claiming the ceremony's first prize as Best Live Act. The Irish rockers also performed a six-song mini-gig in front of 10,000 fans at the German capital's iconic Brandenburg Gat...

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HOUSE BUNNY star ANNA FARIS is set to get wild as the star of a new live-action/animated movie about cartoon character YOGI BEAR.The actress is in negotiations to star in the new Warner Bros. family film about Jellystone Park's favorite beast and his sidekick Boo-Boo. According to EW.com, Anna Faris will play Rachel, a nature documentary filmmaker shooting the two bears. Dan Aykroyd is reportedly in negotiations to voice the CG-animated Yogi while Justin Timberlake is in talks to voice Boo-Boo. Filming starts in New Zealand next month (Dec09).

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TAYLOR LAUTNER has been put off the idea of ever dating a fan after one encounter with a mother and daughter duo left him blushing with embarrassment.The 17-year-old actor has attracted a large fanbase after starring as werewolf Jacob in the vampire franchise, but he insists he's not interested in taking advantage of his adoring female fans because some are too forward for his liking. He tells America's Star magazine, "I was at a signing and this mum and her teenage daughter are walking up. And the mum's shaking, she's so excited. "They get to the front, and the mum goes, 'Taylor, I'm wearing panties that have your name on them. If I find a way to take them off and have you sign them, is that OK?' And the daughter goes, 'Mom, come on!' And the mum is like, 'Honey, it's OK, this is what we do at these signings.'"

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DEMI LOVATO is urging the press to stop speculating about her relationship with JONAS BROTHERS singer JOE JONAS - because she's sick of seeing romance rumors splashed across the front pages.The 17 year old, who starred alongside the sibling trio in music movie Camp Rock, fueled speculation she's in a relationship with Joe after the pair was spotted enjoying a double date with the singer's brother, Kevin Jonas, and his fiancee Danielle Deleasa, last month (Oct09). Lovato has dismissed the reports and is sick of the media using her love life to fill gossip columns. Taking to her Twitter.com blog, she writes, "There's been a lot of rumors lately that I'm dating one of my best friends, Joe. I can promise my entire career that I am not. He's incredible, but we don't have feelings for each other in that way. I love you guys, and I wouldn't lie about that. "It's unfortunate that some people out there are so desperate for attention that they have to make up gossip to keep their site alive....

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TAYLOR SWIFT has scored another week to remember on the pop charts after becoming the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to land five new entries in the top 30.All five of the new tracks on the Love Story singer's Fearless (Platinum Edition) album have crashed into the top 30, with one, Jump Then Fall, becoming the week's highest debut at 10. Untouchable follows at 19, The Other Side of the Door debuts at 22, Superstar is new at 27 and Come In With the Rain enters the new countdown at 30. Other Swift tracks Forever & Always, You Belong With Me and Fifteen also make the Hot 100, giving her another record - the most charted titles in a single week by a female artist. Meanwhile, the year of hot newcomers continues on the pop charts as Jason DeRulo scores his first number one with his debut single. DeRulo becomes the fourth star to hit the Billboard Hot 100 top spot with his first release. His Whatcha Say unseats another newcomer, Owl City, who took his debut, Firefli...

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