MEGAN FOX has developed a string of fake personalities to sex-up her Hollywood image.The sexy star has become infamous for delivering stinging soundbites and curious anecdotes about her eccentricities, stirring up controversy this year (09) by comparing her Transformers director Michael Bay to Adolf Hitler and admitting to "bouts of schizophrenia". But the 23-year-old actress reveals she's simply playing a game with the media every time she makes outlandish claims and comments - and then sits back as fans and critics alike try to figure out what's for real. In an interview with New York Times magazine, she explains, "I've learned that being a celebrity is like being a sacrificial lamb. At some point, no matter how high the pedestal that they put you on, they're going to tear you down. And I created a character as an offering for the sacrifice. "I'm not willing to give my true self up. It's a testament to my real personality that I would go so far as to make up another personality......

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Fans of TAYLOR SWIFT can be greeted by the pop princess on their birthdays - she is designing a line of personalized cards.The Love Story hitmaker is teaming up with American Greetings to create a range including gift packaging, stationery and photo-personalized products. She says, “My idea of a great song is a song that says how I feel better than I could. I feel the same way about greeting cards. "I’ve always been fascinated by feelings and how we express them to each other. Getting to write and design these cards is a wonderful experience.” The Taylor Swift greeting cards will be available from next year (10).

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MILEY CYRUS refuses to watch the TWILIGHT movies - because she's scared of vampires.The Hannah Montana star isn't a fan of the Robert Pattinson pictures and is baffled by the hysteria surrounding the latest installment, The Twilight Saga: New Moon. She says, "I've never seen it and nor will I ever. I don't believe in it. I don't like vampires... I don't like the wolf that pops out of the screen when I'm watching my TV at night. I don't like it. I don't want anything to do with it. I don't like the shirts. I don't like any of it. "I feel really lame because everyone's so excited. I'm like, 'Don't even talk about it.'"

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BEYONCE proved she's no diva during her London show on Monday night (16Nov09) - she dived into the audience for an impromptu crowd surf.The stunning singer was midway through her track Halo at the British capital's O2 Arena when she decided to get up close and personal with her fans. Dressed in a skimpy outfit and heels, she ran across the stage and jumped into the adoring crowd - who carried her across the venue before returning her to the podium for the end of the track. News of Beyonce's crowd surfing antics crossed the Atlantic to her sister Solange in the U.S. - and she was stunned to see the footage of her daring sibling. In a post on her personal Twitter.com page, she writes, "She's just Bad-a**! How many pop stars do you know crowd surfin' in heels & still hitting perfect notes?"

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Boffins at NASA have posted a detailed report online dismissing heightened fears the world will end on 21 December, 2012 - brought about by interest in JOHN CUSACK's new disaster movie.The scientists have received so many requests for information about the stunning blockbuster, 2012, and the apocalypse it details, they have chosen to post their findings online, and send those concerned about the date to a new webpage. In the film, Cusack and Amanda Peet race to avoid a series of end-of-the-world events, brought about by a rogue planet which crashes into Earth - but the NASA know-it-alls insist the film is pure fiction, and even the suggestion that it ties in with ancient Mayan lore is a myth. NASA expert Dr. James Garvin says, "We see absolutely no scientific evidence, no sign of any doomsday gloom or anything coming in 2012. "We're well aware of the kind of threats that the movie depicts but there's no possibility of those happening at the time. "If there were a renegade planet ap...

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Teen idol TAYLOR LAUTNER found a way to dodge mobs of screaming teenage fans while filming THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - he hid in a senior citizen's bowling alley.The 17-year-old heartthrob's fanbase of overeager girls grew exponentially while he was holed up in Vancouver, Canada filming the vampire franchise with co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Lautner admits he was forced to get creative when he needed an escape from the hysteria. And he was delighted to discover geriatrics didn't know who he was. He says, "It's tough. We don't have much down time... But also everybody knows we're in the city, so we have to choose wisely where we hang out. My hangout was the senior citizen bowling alley... There's nobody under the age of 80 there. Not one person (recognized me)."

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Canadian crooner MICHAEL BUBLE has defended BRITNEY SPEARS over her lip-synced shows - slamming Australian journalists for their harsh criticism of the star.Spears has come under fire since she took her Circus tour Down Under, with many media outlets blasting her decision not to sing live. The pop star was subsequently forced to dismiss rumors of a mass walkout at her gig in Perth earlier this month (06Nov09) when the press reported hordes of fans had left in disgust after they realized she was lip-syncing. But now Buble has come out in defense of the Toxic hitmaker, insisting her fans can choose whether to see her gigs or not. He says, "You'd think she killed someone. As an artist, and a human being, some of what has been written about her is so nasty. OK, she lip-syncs her show, people know that, they make the decision if they want to go and see her do that."

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Rapper JAY-Z has axed the remainder of his U.S. tour, citing a "scheduling conflict".The 99 Problems hitmaker has been thrilling fans on his Blueprint 3 2009 nationwide tour, but he's been forced to pull out of the last three dates on the trek. The hip-hop star, who performed with Rihanna in London on Monday night (16Nov09), has canceled Tuesday's (17Nov09) show in Lubbock, Texas, as well as two later this week (ends22Nov09) in Albuquerque, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Tour promoter Live Nation put the cancellations down to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict." Ticketholders will be entitled to a refund. The star had previously rescheduled another November (09) show on the tour so he could make a live appearance at the 2009 American Music Awards this Sunday (22Nov09).

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Victoria's Secret underwear model ADRIANA LIMA is a first-time mom.The catwalk stunner and her husband Marko Jaric welcomed baby daughter Valentina in New York City on Sunday (15Nov09). The 28-year-old beauty wed the Memphis Grizzlies basketball player on Valentine's Day (14Feb09). It has been a great year for Lima, who earned a top 10 place in U.S. FHM's 100 Sexiest Women In The World 2009 survey in June (09). It was the first time the Brazil-born model had cracked the top 10.

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EVA LONGORIA PARKER has been honored for her tireless children's charity work.The Desperate Housewives star is the national spokesperson for Padres Contra El Cancer (Parents Against Cancer), which aids Latino children with cancer, as well as supporting their families. The beauty also founded Eva's Heroes, an organization which provides after-school program for kids with developmental disabilities in her native Texas. And her hard work has been recognized - she has been named as The Hollywood Reporter's Philanthropist of the Year. Publisher Eric Mika says, "I've never met a more conscientious and socially aware young, energetic talent. Eva's efforts on behalf of the causes near and dear to her are Herculean. "She pours her free time and energy into raising millions of dollars for charitable missions that make a difference in the Latino community and other humanitarian organizations."

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