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Insider Challenge: Who's That Jet Setter?

TheInsider — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Who's that Hollywood jet setter? It's today's Insider Challenge! If you're still scratching your head, here's a hint: This international star is also a mother of two. Leave your guess in the comments below, then come back tomorrow for the answer! In our last challenge we asked: Who's that Hollywood hunk? The answer: Trevor Donovan

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Could Palin Take Down President Obama in 2012?

TheInsider — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:44:00 GMT

With her popularity on the rise and a number one book, Sarah Palin is coming out on top! As the L.A. Times points out, at this point in time before the 2008 election, Barack Obama was a relative unknown who rose to political fame. Given the same timeframe -- and her fanatical supporters snapping up 300,000 copies of her book in a single day -- could she be headed towards the White House? Could Palin take down President Obama in 2012? Give us your thoughts in the comments below, then take our poll to tell us: What side are you on?

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Janet Jackson Enjoys Intimate Meal with Colin Farrell

TheInsider — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:07:00 GMT

An unlikely celebrity couple may be emerging! "The Insider"'s special source spotted Janet Jackson warming up to actor and ladies' man Colin Farrell. The two were seen last week sitting side by side in a booth at the renowned Polo Lounge located in the Beverly Hills Hotel. Jackson performed a medley of her hits on Sunday night's "2009 American Music Awards." Meanwhile, Farrell has several movies in the works. Keep checking "The Insider" for more celebrity sightings.

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John Mayer: I Equate Dating with Punishment & Shame

TheInsider — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

John Mayer has been romantically connected to Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Love Hewitt, but admits that he has issues with women and dating. The singer/songwriter revealed to the New York Times that in his head, he believes women get him in trouble. "I can’t even explain to you how terrible that feels, that I equate dating a woman with punishment, shame, guilt, disappointment, reproach, reprimand, persecution. It’s a nightmare," Mayer, 32, told the newspaper. He continued, "I should be having sex with more girls." Mayer's fourth album Battle Studies was released Tuesday, Nov. 17 and he revealed what he didn't want the album to be interpreted as, saying, "I’m not going to let it be the record. I think if you’re listening to Battle Studies and you think it’s a record about high-profile relationships, I haven’t done a good enough job.”

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Jon Gosselin Answers Questions About Single Life

TheInsider — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Jon Gosselin was greeted by HTV cameras as he was returning to the mainland from his trip to Hawaii and answered questions about his bachelor life, revealing that he is giving up his trademark Ed Hardy style. "I'm single. That's why I don't live here," Jon joked about not living in Hawaii. "I can't wait to get home to my kids." Following a Funny or Die sketch, the father of eight told HTV that he has thrown out the Ed Hardy T-shirts and taken out the cubic zirconium earrings. Watch the video for more from the reality show dad.

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Susan Boyle: I've Become a Lady

TheInsider — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Internet sensation Susan Boyle is celebrating the release of her new album and talks to "Today" show host Matt Lauer about her famed journey and the song she recorded for those who have bullied her in the past. Boyle took the world by storm when she first appeared on the U.K. show "Britain's Got Talent" where she sang a moving rendition of Les Misérables' "I Dreamed a Dream." She compares her life now to her first televised performance, saying, "I've grown up a bit. I've become sort of a lady." Boyle's new album had the biggest CD pre-order sale that Amazon has ever seen. "It feels very surreal as if it's not really happening," the singer says of her fame. On her album, Boyle recorded a cover of Madonna's song "You'll See." She says the track is dedicated to those who were mean to her in the past. "That was a statement I was trying to make because I was bullied a lot at school," she tells Lauer. "You may have been able to do that to me when I was young but you can't do that to me today." Lauer's entire interview with Boyle will air on Thanksgiving Day during NBC's People of Year special.

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