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Stephanie Rice to Appear on Make Me A Supermodel

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:07:53 GMT

Stephanie Rice set two world records at the 2008 Olympics. But it was her rumored make out session with Michael Phelps that set off stories about this Australian swimmer. Now, the beautiful athlete is taking advantage of her fame, as The Daily Telegraph reports she's set to guest star on Make Me a Supermodel. The three-time gold medallist will appear alongside Jennifer Hawkins and Tyson Beckford on the show. Rice will be advising contestants on how to handle sudden popularity, while also maybe teaching them the techniques necessary to bed one of the greatest athletes in the history of the world. Stephanie Rice carried the flag of her native country at the closing ceremonies last night. Earlier in the week, she was rumored to have carried on a game of tonsil hockey with Michael Phelps.

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Andy Dick Cleared of Sex Charge

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:07:45 GMT

After an incident in which he allegedly pulled down a 17-year-old girl's top outside a Buffalo Wild Wings establishment last month, alleged comedian Andy Dick has had a charge of sexual battery dropped by prosecutors. A rep for the DA handling the case released a statement saying: "We found that the actions [of Andy Dick] were more in line with an assault than a sexual battery. It didn't appear to be an overt sexual act." Well, that's ... good? We think? Andy Dick still faces misdemeanor counts from his drunken tirade in Murrieta, Calif. He will be arraigned next week for battery, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication and possession of marijuana. His booking photo above defies comprehension. Follow the jump for more classic celebrity mug shots - some of which aren't even DMX!

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Kara DioGuardi Joins American Idol

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:07:39 GMT

Simon, Randy, Paula... and Kara DioGuardi?!? That's right, American Idol fans are in for a major shake-up next season, as the Grammy-nominated songwriter joins the judging table alongside stalwarts Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. "We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," show creator Simon Fuller said in a statement, as he hyped the addition of a talent that has worked with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Jessica Simpson. The songwriter's work has also been used by past American Idol contestants, including Katharine McPhee, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, and Clay Aiken. Simon is honest, Randy is cool and Paula is moronic. What role will new American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi play on the show?

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Revealed: The Complete Dancing with the Stars Cast!

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:07:38 GMT

Three new professionals. Two members of the Ballas family. One former sex tape star. Indeed, the cast for this season of Dancing with the Stars has it all. Here's the verified final partnership list for the new season, which premieres September 22: Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer Ted McGinley and Inna Brayer Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff Kim Kardashian and Mark Ballas Maurice Green and Cheryl Burke Misty May-Treanor and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani Jeffrey Ross and Edyta Sliwinska Cody Linley (pictured) and Julianne Hough Brooke Burke and Derek Hough At 18, Hannah Montana actor Cody Linley is the youngest participant in Dancing with the Stars history.

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Tale of the Tape: Jason Mesnick vs. Ray J

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:07:35 GMT

The Hollywood Gossip staff is proud to bring you Tale of the Tape, in which we break down prospective matchups within the celebrity gossip world. The following battle is one involving two upcoming - and sexy - reality TV stars. Jason Mesnick won the hearts of millions on The Bachelorette, only to be nixed by DeAnna Pappas. But he'll be back as The Bachelor in January! Meanwhile, former amateur porn director Ray J apparently landed a dating show, too. Pitted against each other, which of these single studs will emerge victorious in a grueling, 10-round battle? Let's find out. Ding, ding! Which of these hunks will fare better on his own show? 1. FINISHED BEHIND ... Jason Mesnick: Jesse Csincsak Ray J: Kim Kardashian Edge: Ray 2. CONDOM ENDORSEMENT DEALS Jason Mesnick: 0 Ray J: 1 Edge: Ray 3. MEMORABLE QUOTES Jason Mesnick: "All I am missing, really, is someone to share my life with." Ray J: "Tomorrow we're gonna get up and f*%k again." Edge: Even 4. DAY JOB Jason Mesnick: Successful financial exec / estate planer Ray J: Occasional rapper / actor / producer Edge: Jason 5. BEST-KNOWN FAMILY MEMBER Jason Mesnick: Son Ty, 3 Ray J: Sister Brandy, 29 Edge: Jason 6. PRIOR ON-CAMERA EXPERIENCE Jason Mesnick: Wining and dining DeAnna Pappas Ray J: Waxing and taxing Kim Kardashian Edge: Even 7. MOST VIVID MEMORY Jason Mesnick: Breaking down on After the Final Rose special Ray J: Sale of sex tape to adult video group by that name Edge: Jason 8. ORIGINS Jason Mesnick: Born in Cleveland, resides outside Seattle Ray J: Born in McComb, Miss. (as was Britney Spears) Edge: Ray 9. GIRLS' BIGGEST TURN-OFFS Jason Mesnick: Almost too nice; Possibly a little boring Ray J: Rumored drug use; May leak sex tape of you Edge: Ray 10. AFTER BREAKUP, REBOUNDED WITH ... Jason Mesnick: 25 single babes on The Bachelor Ray J: Whitney Houston Edge: Jason THE VERDICT: This one was close at the beginning and ended true to form in a 5-5 tie. Guess we'll have to watch both of their new series - and Jason Mesnick and Ray J will have to let reality TV ratings settle this epic fight.

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Happy Birthday, Blake Lively!

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:08:16 GMT

Some celebrity birthdays are more fun to talk about than others. When Blake Lively turns 21, we get to post a ton of photos of the Gossip Girl actress. Not a bad gig if you can get it. Click to enlarge ... Gossip Girl is a cool show. Overhyped, but worth checking out. It's like The OC ... pre-shark jumping. Speaking of The OC, also celebrating a birthday today? Rachel Bilson! Follow the jump for some nice photos of that beautiful star ...

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Celebrity Gossip Magazines Shun Ricky Martin Twins

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:07:47 GMT

Or depending on how you look at it, vice versa. One would think, since the celebrity gossip magazines have been dropping massive amounts of cash for pictures of infants that all look identical, that Ricky Martin could expect a nice payday after welcoming his new twin sons. Not the case. According to the New York Daily News, the magazines all want the back story on the twins - namely why Ricky Martin used a surrogate mother - and the Latin heart throb is apparently unwilling to open up about that or other details. It's not too surprising, as Martin has always been notoriously private when it comes to his personal line. We don't expect to see a photo shoot of Parker Foster Aiken, Jaymes Foster and Clay Aiken in OK! next month either.

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K-Fed Parties with Shar Jackson in Vegas

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:07:45 GMT

Among Shar Jackson's guest list for her 32nd birthday party (her b-day is actually September 4): fertility family, friends and K-Fed. The father of four – including two children with Jackson – was at Las Vegas's Blush Nightclub on Friday helping his ex celebrate. "We were friends before we were a couple and we're always going to be," Jackson said. "We have two amazing kids together. Kevin is my boy." She's not kidding. Their reunion came only a few hours after the two hung out together in a VIP cabana at Tao Beach with friends and family. Shar Jackson, who K-Fed dumped for Britney Spears while pregnant, insists there is no \rekindling the flame. "We have passed that stage." Jackson's party was the first stop for Kevin Federline in night that saw him dropping by newly opened Lavo, Tao and Prive Las Vegas. After seeing each other for the third time in 12 hours, Federline took a break from partying at a table in the club's kitchen, then headed to the deejay booth to publicly wish Jackson a happy birthday into a microphone.

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Kim Kardashian: Hospitalized!

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:07:44 GMT

If Kim Kardashian truly is a member of this season's Dancing with the Stars cast - rumors have suggested as much, though the official announcement won't be made until tonight - most observers assumed the size of her rear end would be the main obstacle to victory. Turns out they may have named the wrong body part. According to TMZ, the reality TV star severely cut her foot in her hotel room last night. Kim reportedly sliced her foot open on a glass coffee table and was rushed to New York Presbyterian Hospital. We're not sure about Kardashian's current state, or the number stitches she needed, but a source said there was "so much blood, it looked like a murder scene." Sadly, that may be an apt description. Not being able to participate on Dancing with the Stars would kill any chance Kardashian has of establishing herself as a mainstream celebrity.

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Rihanna is an Ogled Fashion Maven

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:07:43 GMT

We know what one man thinks of Rihanna's outfit in the photo below. Then again, the dude ogling the beautiful singer is likely staring at her booty, not her boots. We don't need to ask readers about such an obviously fine rear end - but we do want your thoughts on Rihanna's choice of footwear. Do you approve? What do you think of Rihanna's boots? Love 'em! Shove 'em! View Results

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Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale Cozy Up, Promote High School Musical 3

drift82 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:07:41 GMT

The hype for High School Musical 3 is already reaching a fevered pitch. Though the move isn't scheduled to be released until October 24, Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale attended Disney’s High School Musical 3: Senior Year Ultimate Fan Pep Rally at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood over the weekend. Not only did these co-stars address a legion of fans together, they looked quite cozy while doing it. Should Vanessa Hudgens be jealous? Check out more photos of Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale from the event now...

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The Secret to Kim Kardashian's Kaboose

drift82 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:07:30 GMT

You assed, we answered. While it's still unclear if Kim Kardashian will be a part of this season's Dancing with the Stars - the official announcement will be made tomorrow night - we may have finally determined the secret behind this socialite's behind. It's called The Push-Up Thong. Only Ray J and Reggie Bush know for sure if Kardashian sports such as apparatus, but it wouldn't exactly surprise us. Could this so-called ass bra explain the cushion that Kim Kardashian is pushin?

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Aubrey O'Day: Repeat Fashion Police Offender

drift82 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:07:29 GMT

Aubrey O'Day recently claimed she might be a lesbian. That remains questionable. But this much is certain: the Danity Kane singer is a fashion disaster. Here's her latest creation:

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Michelle Obama Welcomes Jill Biden

drift82 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:07:36 GMT

There's been a lot of sudden online interest in Jill Biden - the wife of U.S. Senator and newly-named Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden - in the 24 hours since he was named to the ticket led by Sen. Barack Obama. Anne Romney can expect the same about this time next week. Just our opinion. Now, here's a little background on Jill Biden ... Born in 1951, she's a lot smarter than we are - she has four different college degrees in education. Not surprisingly, she's a college English professor! Jill Biden is the president of the Biden Breast Health Initiative, a non-profit that provides educational breast health awareness programs in Delaware. She and Joe married in 1977 and have a daughter, Ashley. He has two sons from his first marriage, which ended with the tragic death of his first wife. She already has one big fan. When Barack Obama told wife Michelle Obama he'd decided on a vice presidential candidate, she gave him snaps – literally. "I said, 'That's the right choice.' I was like, 'Good!'" she told People as she snapped her fingers in approval after her husband's announcement. That morning Michelle Obama, 44, showed the same enthusiasm as she called Jill Biden to welcome her to the campaign trail. "I see a historic moment," Jill said. "I have goosebumps when I think of what these two can do for the country."

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The Hills Stars Rake in the Cash

drift82 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:07:35 GMT

The always-reliable InTouch Weekly has gotten its hands on some interesting gossip (at least if accurate) — how much each star of The Hills get paid! Who knows if this is accurate, but if it is, man, Speidi is getting rich off this. Multiply the top three figures on this list by 18 episodes and you've got seven-figure salaries. And that's not even counting their absurd staged photos! Lauren Conrad: $75,000 / episode Heidi Montag: $65,000 / episode Spencer Pratt: $65,000 / episode Audrina Patridge: $35,000 / episode Whitney Port: $20,000 / episode Brody Jenner: $10,000 / episode Lauren “Lo” Bosworth: $10,000 / episode Stephanie Pratt: $8,000 / episode LUCRATIVE HATING: There's no love lost between Spencer and Heidi and LC, but all three have reason to smile. Their ongoing feud is making all involved wealthy!

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Jason Mesnick Excited, Ready For The Bachelor

drift82 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:07:34 GMT

Jason Mesnick, the new star of ABC's The Bachelor, admits he hasn't been on a date since DeAnna Pappas rejected his proposal on The Bachelorette. "I haven't dated at all since DeAnna," the single father tells Us Weekly. "I wanted to give myself time to heal so that when I got out there again I'd be ready to give whoever I am with the respect and attention she deserves." But Mesnick, the 32-year-old single dad from Seattle, is looking forward to the opportunity to find love on the 13th season of The Bachelor: "I am ready. I am open to giving these girls everything I can to find the one that is right for me. All I am missing, really, is someone to share my life with. There's no guarantee but 25 girls? It's a real opportunity to find just one." Jason Mesnick says he was approached to do The Bachelor at the "After the Final Rose Special" by the long-running reality show's producers. "All I could think was, 'Oh man, I am so excited' - mostly because really I am just the most regular guy you could ever come across and for this to be happening to me is unbelievable," he said. "It just leaves me completely speechless." Even his former rivals are psyched. Jason Mesnick says all of the guys from The Bachelorette contacted him with congrats when his new gig was announced.

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Spotted: Brittny Gastineau and Courtenay Semel!

drift82 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:07:25 GMT

Uh-oh, Tila Tequila. Should you be worried? Rumored girlfriend Courtenay Semel - fresh off a citation for battery - was spotted out in Hollywood with Brittny Gastineau this weekend. The daughter of former New York Jets defensive end football player Mark Gastineau, Brittny spells her named stupidly. She also starred in the short-lived reality series Gastineau Girls before signing on to the same show that made Semel (sort of) famous: Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive. Are Brittny Gastineau and Courtenay Semel just friends?

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At Play: Charlie Hill and Linda Hogan

drift82 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:07:23 GMT

A role model, she is not. It's bad enough that Linda Hogan is dating 19-year old Charlie Hill - a former classmate of her son, Nick - but now Hulk's ex-wife is flaunting the relationship as though she and her young boy toy were Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Below, the couple plays around for the camera, pretending to be oblivious to the celebrity gossip photographers around them. The former career of Linda's ex-husband was more real than this staged photo... Do you think it's inappropriate for Linda Hogan to be dating Charlie Hill? Heck yes! No, she's just having fun! View Results

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Snoop Dogg, Other Stars Bring the Heat

drift82 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:07:23 GMT

No, not the kind of "heat" O.J. Simpson and his cronies bring. We're talking high heat, as in baseball. Throwing out ceremonial first pitches at Los Angeles Dodgers games, to be precise! Here's Snoop Dogg readying to distribute some chin music ... Batters, please. Don't front on deez. Crowd the plate and the D-O-double-G will retaliate. Fo' shizzle, nizzle, ma curveball be sizzlin' up in this hizzle!!! Snoop isn't the only celebrity to become an honorary Dodger of late. Follow the jump for some other (better looking) recent ones ... HOT PITCHING STAFF: The Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas looks relaxed on the hill, while Victoria Beckham is upset at a signal given by catcher Russell Martin.

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