Today in celebrity news: Leo DiCaprio had a huge art auction this week, J.Lo has purchased a huge house, and Prince Harry is huge.
Sure, there would have been a little ratings spike had the dramatic coup worked, if Jennifer Lopez had really returned to replace Mariah Carey. But judges on these competition shows are silly distractions — the real problem is Idol
Today in famous people news: Arnold's kid was seen smooching in the ocean, J.Lo has been disinvited from India, and Miss Canada does not like Justin Bieber.
A notorious prankster nearly spoiled Adele's acceptance speech at the Grammys, and his confession amounts to something like a field guide on how to break in past the red carpet (Sacha Baron Cohen-style) and all the way to the stage (Soy Bomb!).
Today in celebrity gossip: There's a big rumor about Jodie and Mel going around, an odd new wrinkle in the Manti Te'o story is revealed, and see a list of what the Royal Family got as gifts last year.
At long last we get a glimpse at the latest installment of the Die Hard franchise. Elsewhere in showbiz news today: Pretty Little Liars will do some more pretty lying, Adele's James Bond song is really good, and Diane Warren gets her own show, sort of.
Jennifer Lopez is switching agencies, again. What's her plan? Also today in showbiz news: VH1 cancels an upcoming show amidst a domestic abuse case, Miley Cyrus will soon play a temptress, and Kristin Chenoweth bows out.
Today in celebrity gossip we're mostly going to talk about Kristen Stewart, but there's also some news about Jennifer Lopez, Prince Harry, and Mariah Carey.
Bookies are placing the early money on Mariah Carey in the Idol judging sweepstakes. Also today: Sylvester Stallone's son, Sage Moonblood Stallone, was found dead from an apparent overdose, and George R.R. Martin likes to talk about sex, baby.
Justin's girl will be putting on a catsuit of some kind and kicking but with Wolverine. Or be kicking Wolverine's butt. It's unclear. Also today: Dianna Agron snags a plum role and Ken Jeong moves up in the world.
The rumors you've heard are true. Ryan Seacrest has confirmed via Twitter, because that's how people do things now, that Jennifer Lopez will not be returning to American Idol.
Today: Shooting has completed in Middle Earth, J.Lo has a new show about lesbians, and we're heading back to Sweet Valley.
Today: The latest Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes news, the women's US gymnastics team gets an endorsement, and Calvin Klein's ex is now kissing girls.
Today: J.Lo might be voting herself off the show, Morgan Freeman heads to Vegas to get drunk, and the sad tale of Johnny Bananas.
Today: Bravo is putting more stuff out into the world, Matt Weiner puts together a movie, and J.Lo's new show is in trouble.
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Jenny McCarthy has a new show, J.Lo has ruined reality TV for everyone, and Cougar Town is in trouble (again).
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Plus: Alan Dershowitz is giving Larry David his chance to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Plus: Justin Bieber takes his paternity test, Diddy isn't changing his name, and the updated power structure at Conde Nast
Plus: Mark Zuckerberg knows his showtunes
Plus: Ben Bernanke too cool to watch a movie that's partly about him
Plus: Kris Humphries and Ray J experience the most uncomfortable encounter in human history
Plus: Kim Kardashian's wedding has no time for your precious 'plus-one'
Plus: Alan Ball's new TV show will be a dark look at the Amish
Plus: Jennifer Lopez breaks her two week Marc Anthony silence
The 'Inglourious Basterds' villain threatens stock footage of the 'Idol' judges
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