ROBERT PATTINSON is dating co-star KRISTEN STEWART, TWILIGHT director CATHERINE HARDWICKE has confirmed.The actors, who play onscreen lovers in the vampire movie franchise, have repeatedly denied they are more than just friends, but rumors heated up earlier this week (begs09Nov09) when they were pictured holding hands in Paris, France. Hardwicke, who directed the first film in the franchise, initially warned Pattinson against dating the younger actress when she first cast them to star opposite each other. But she reveals Stewart later decided she had to "give this a go and really try to be with" Pattinson. Hardwicke tells Time magazine, "After I cast him, I told Rob, 'Don't even think about having a romance with her. She's under 18. You will be arrested.'... I didn't have a camera in the hotel room. I cannot say. But in terms of what Kristen told me directly, it didn't happen on the first movie. Nothing crossed the line while on the first film. "I think it took a long time for Kris...

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BRITNEY SPEARS has apologized to her Twitter.com followers after her blog was taken over by devilish pranksters.The Toxic hitmaker's fans were shocked when a message posted on her webpage on Thursday (12Nov09) appeared to declare her dedication to Satan worship. The post read, "I give myself to Lucifer every day for it to arrive as quickly as possible. Glory to Satan! I hope that the new world order will arrive as soon as possible! - Britney." Spears' representatives spotted her account had been hacked hours later and the message was soon removed. And the singer is saying sorry for any offense caused by the bogus post. A message on Spears' social networking site reads, "Britney’s twitter account was just hacked. The situation has been resolved and we apologize for any offense the hacker’s messages caused.” It was the second time this year (09) the pop star became the victim of an online hoax - internet hackers also uploaded an obscene post on the page in January (09).

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MILEY CYRUS has dismissed rumors she's rocking out on screen in the movie adaptation of Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES.The Hannah Montana star was pictured meeting the cast of the hit play backstage earlier this week (begs09Nov09), prompting claims she was re-teaming with The Last Song director Adam Shankman to star in the rock 'n' roll movie. But Cyrus' spokesperson has brushed off the reports. A representative for the 16 year old tells GossipCop.com, "No, she isn't doing it."

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LIL WAYNE and DRAKE have been targeted by a bogus concert promoter who poses as their manager CORTEZ BRYANT and takes bookings for them.The hip-hop stars have been enjoying a wave of success following their popular America's Most Wanted Music Festival tour over the summer (09) and one fraudster has been attempting to cash in by posing as the boss of Bryant Management. Representatives for Lil Wayne and his protege Drake have issued a warning to music industry professionals alerting them to the conman's existence. A statement from their spokesperson reads: "It has come to light that an individual has been impersonating Bryant Management CEO Cortez Bryant for financial gain through false bookings of his clients, specifically the much buzzed about recording artist Drake. "The impostor has created bogus twitter (such as twitter.com/Tezpoe) and email accounts (such as lilwaynebooking@gmail.com) in Bryant’s name which he then utilizes to secure and pocket deposits for false bookings and cl...

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DANIEL RADCLIFFE has shocked fans after he was allegedly photographed holding what appears to be a cannabis joint.Photos have surfaced apparently depicting the 20-year-old actor with a rolled-up cigarette between his fingers, grinning as a pal draws a comedy mustache on his face at a house party. It is unclear when the images were snapped. Radcliffe, who plays the boy wizard in the hit franchise, was said to have been letting loose at the bash, thrown at an apartment building in Camden, North London, by a friend of his ex-girlfriend Laura O'Toole. According to a fellow partygoer, the star was laughing hysterically and walking around the flat in a daze after taking deep drags of the cigarette. Wadia Tazi tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "Daniel was laughing and seemed to find it funny. But he didn't really look like he knew what was going on. I was surprised by his behavior." The gathering ground to a halt after Laura and another man, believed to be Radcliffe's assistant, asked Tazi if...

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CORY MONTIETH has fueled rumors he's dating his GLEE co-star LEA MICHELE after refusing to confirm or deny their onscreen chemistry has crossed over into real life.The stars, whose respective characters Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry are caught up in a love triangle in the hit musical comedy, have been romantically linked for weeks - and Montieth's attempts to avoid addressing the dating claims have only served to to increase speculation about his love life. When asked about the romance rumors by news show Access Hollywood, he replied, "What is up with all the rumors? This is incredible, I can't believe all the attention people! It's incredible, just how much attention it gets and how many people are asking so many questions!"

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ROBERT PATTINSON has refused to hire a publicist because he doesn't want to lose control of his life.The Twilight actor fears he will be sucked into the Hollywood machine if he allows an agent to control his representation in the press and handle all his affairs. And Pattinson insists he couldn't stand taking orders from a publicist - because he is too independent. He says, "I have very specific ideas about how I want to do my work and how I want to be perceived. I don't listen to anyone else - that's why I don't have a publicist or anything. I can't stand it if someone is trying to tell me to do something."

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RACHEL McADAMS has been tipped to take on the role of a comic book villainous in the upcoming SPIDER-MAN sequel.The Notebook star is rumored to be in talks with movie bosses to join the cast of the fourth film as Black Cat , the costumed alter-ego of Felicia Hardy - and Peter Parker's latest love interest. A source tells film website Heyuguys.co.uk, "She falls in love with Peter Parker, and uncovers his true identity. Her father then dies, and Hardy becomes a threat to Peter Parker." Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst will both reprise their roles in the next installment of the web-slinging superhero franchise, to be directed by Sam Raimi. The film is due for release in 2011.

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ZAC EFRON joined forces with CLAIRE DANES and director RICHARD LINKLATER in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday (10Nov09) to appeal to the government for more arts funding in public schools.The three stars, currently promoting new movie Me and Orson Welles, met with officials from President Barack Obama's administration at the White House to campaign on behalf of the Americans for the Arts organization. Among the government representatives they met with was actor-turned-political adviser Kal Penn, who quit Hollywood to work with Obama in July (09). And Efron was full of praise for civil servants, saying: "I admire anyone who has devoted their lives to public service."

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TAYLOR SWIFT broke down in tears after receiving the Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards - becoming the youngest person ever to win the top prize.It was Swift's night as the 19 year old dominated the 43rd annual event in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday (11Nov09), taking home gold in every category she was nominated in, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year for Fearless and Music Video of the Year for Love Story. Accepting the Entertainer of the Year trophy, the Association's top prize, Swift teared up as she told the crowd, "Every single person in that category let me open up for them this year. Thank you all so much." Brad Paisley, who hosted the show with Carrie Underwood for the second year running, picked up two trophies to add to his mantelpiece, including his third consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year. He announced, "This was the best time I've ever had at an awards show." Country duo Brooks & Dunn, who are set to split in 201...

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