http://www.fangap.comRSS feeds for FanGap.com - The Place for Fans60http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2247/Brad-Pitt-snubbed-5-million-party-fee.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2247http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2247&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2247/Brad-Pitt-snubbed-5-million-party-fee.aspxBRAD PITT reportedly turned down a $5 million paycheck so he could spend Halloween (31Oct09) with his family.The movie star was invited to be the guest of honor at the Grand Prix Ball Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates - and would have pocketed the cash just for showing up. But he opted go trick-or-treating with partner Angelina Jolie and their kids in Hollywood. He switched his tuxedo for a DJ Lance Rock costume and hit the streets. James Magee, a representative for Global Event Management, tells Life & Style magazine Pitt was expected at the gala: "We were told he would be attending as the guest of the Tourism Development & Investment Company, but he was a no-show, and nobody seemed to know why." The charity ball closed three days of celebrations surrounding a Formula One racing event. Festivities featured performances by superstars such as Beyonce, Aerosmith and Timbaland.FangapFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2247http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2246/Robert-Pattinsons-property-search-ruined-by-press.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2246http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2246&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2246/Robert-Pattinsons-property-search-ruined-by-press.aspxROBERT PATTINSON dreads embarking on the search for his first home - because he's convinced the paparazzi will follow him and reveal his new address to the world.The Twilight hunk has spent much of the last two years living in hotel rooms around the world, trying to avoid public confrontations with the media and fans - but now he's desperate to settle down and spend a little of his movie fortune on a dream home. But he's worried his new retreat will become a mecca for the Twilighters. He says, "I really want to try and get a house. It's very, very difficult. I always think, just the actual process of looking for a house - if they're (paparazzi) following you, it defeats the entire purpose of trying to find a secret house... I'm absolutely awful at it (avoiding the snappers)."FangapFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2246http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2245/Kristen-Stewart-stunned-by-Marthas-Robert-Pattinson-dream.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2245http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2245&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2245/Kristen-Stewart-stunned-by-Marthas-Robert-Pattinson-dream.aspxKRISTEN STEWART was left speechless when she joined lifestyle guru MARTHA STEWART for a recent TV chat - because all the culinary queen wanted to talk about was her TWILIGHT co-star ROBERT PATTINSON.The actor has become a huge hit with the ladies after appearing as vampire Edward Cullen in the box office smash and he's got a big fan in 68-year-old Martha. Actress Stewart filmed an appearance on The Martha Stewart Show earlier this week (begs16Nov09) and was expecting to swap pie recipes and tips with the kitchen whizz. But she was surprised when Martha changed topics to focus the conversation on Stewart's on-screen love interest and rumored real life boyfriend Pattinson - revealing she had had a dream about the British hunk. The 19 year old says, "All she wanted to do was talk about Rob! She told me she had a dream that she hung out with him. I was like, 'That's awesome!' "There was a whole pie segment and I assumed that's what we were gonna talk about. And she was like, 'You know, I'm such a fan and I had a dream about Robert the other night.' I was like, 'Dude, I should hook you guys up!' "She just said they hung out - I don't know what goes along with that. I didn't really push it, I was just like, 'OK, that's cool.' She said he was really down to earth and real and she really liked that - in the dream!"FangapFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2245http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2244/Nick-Jonas-to-debut-new-band-at-Grammy-nominations-party.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2244http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2244&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2244/Nick-Jonas-to-debut-new-band-at-Grammy-nominations-party.aspxNICK JONAS will debut his new band THE ADMINISTRATION at the Grammy Nominations Concert Live next month (02Dec09).The teenager confirmed reports he'd formed an offshoot band last month (Oct09) and he's already all set to present the act to fans. But he won't be leaving his brothers and bandmates out of the big debut - Kevin and Joe Jonas will introduce the act. Nick Jonas + The Administration will perform alongside the Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Sugarland at the Grammys show, which will take place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Jonas reportedly recorded The Administration’s first album in Nashville, Tennessee in just two weeks. The band features top session musicians, including producer John Fields and Prince's former keyboard player Tommy Barbarella.FangapFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2244http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2242/Hudson-uncomfortable-talking-about-Rodriguez-romance.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2242http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2242&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2242/Hudson-uncomfortable-talking-about-Rodriguez-romance.aspxKATE HUDSON became a blushing girlfriend as she was quizzed about her romance with baseball star ALEX RODRIGUEZ on TV on Wednesday (18Nov09).The actress was making an appearance on Oprah to promote upcoming movie musical Nine when the chat turned to her love life - and Hudson turned into a giggling wreck. The star chuckled, "Oh, you're gonna do it to me," and then buried her head in her hands as host Oprah Winfrey flashed a photo of Hudson and her beau kissing, and asked, "So, how did y'all meet?" The giddy actress responded by saying, "No comment," but Winfrey wouldn't change the topic, asking, "You can't tell me how you met?" Hudson stumbled over her words, stating, "I don't even know where to begin," prompting Oprah to offer, "At a grocery store, at a party...?" The actress finally gave up, "(It was) years ago... like, randomly." And when the host asked, "And things are going well?" Hudson replied, "I am very happy."FangapThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2242http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2241/Police-called-after-noisy-HiltonReinhardt-fight.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2241http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2241&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2241/Police-called-after-noisy-HiltonReinhardt-fight.aspxPARIS HILTON's on/off romance with DOUG REINHARDT is giving her Hollywood neighbors a headache - they were forced to call in the police following a noisy disturbance in the early hours of Wednesday (18Nov09).The socialite reunited with Reinhardt earlier this year (09) after a brief split, but their relationship has been dogged by reports of arguments and fights. Cops were called to Hilton's Hollywood Hills home last month (Oct09) after receiving noise complaints from annoyed locals, and they paid Hilton another visit on Wednesday when concerned neighbors witnessed a heated altercation turn ugly. According to TMZ.com, Reinhardt was climbing into his car to leave when Hilton pleaded with him, "Don't go, don't go!" The reality TV star then got out of his vehicle and the couple began "shoving each other" before returning to the house. Police officers arrived at Hilton's home shortly afterwards to speak to the star and left without incident.FangapThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2241http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2240/Pattinson-felt-terrible-as-fan-started-stripping-for-him.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2240http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2240&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2240/Pattinson-felt-terrible-as-fan-started-stripping-for-him.aspxROBERT PATTINSON asked a sexy fan to strip for him as a joke - and was stunned when she started peeling off her clothes.The Brit has learned he has to watch what he says in front of crazed fans - because they'll take him at his word. In a taped interview with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres, which will air on Thursday (19Nov09), the 23-year-old actor admits he was taken aback when a fan started undressing in front of him at an autograph-signing session. He recalls, "I kind of got bored... She asked, 'How can I get your attention?' I was like, 'Just take your clothes off.' "She stood there and frantically started taking her clothes off and got dragged out of the room by security. I never felt more terrible."FangapThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2240http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2239/Jonas-Brothers-hold-school-session.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2239http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2239&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2239/Jonas-Brothers-hold-school-session.aspxThe JONAS BROTHERS stunned pupils at a U.K. school on Wednesday (18Nov09) when they turned up unannounced for an impromptu performance.The sibling trio visited Ryton Comprehensive School in Gateshead, England as part of the British government's Tune In - Year of Music campaign, which aims to inspire young musicians. The brothers performed an acoustic set of their biggest hits, before answering questions from the starstruck crowd. And the band was delighted to be able to share their wisdom with their young fans. Kevin Jonas says, "We hope to inspire kids to pick up an instrument if they have never done so before or to practice more if they already know how to play." Brother Joe adds, "We're just here pretty much to tell the kids how important it is to live out your dream and if your dream is music then we have some advice to give them."FangapThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2239http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2238/Pete-Wentz-eyes-France-move.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2238http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2238&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2238/Pete-Wentz-eyes-France-move.aspxPETE WENTZ and wife ASHLEE SIMPSON-WENTZ are eyeing a dream move to France to escape the paparazzi.The Fall Out Boy bassist married the pop star in May 2008 and they welcomed their first child, son Bronx Mowgli, six months later. Wentz has previously told of his desire to leave Los Angeles after tiring of the attention from photographers - and the couple now has France in its sights. He tells Britain's Kerrang! magazine, "When I leave my house there are 10 cars waiting outside to take pictures. We have to go from secure location to secure location, places where my wife and kid won't get photographed too much. My wife works in L.A., so it's really hard. I'd love to live in another country for a year while our son is still young enough. Somewhere cool, like France. Maybe we wouldn't get bugged as much."FangapThu, 19 Nov 2009 04:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2238http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2237/John-Mayer-hates-his-tabloid-image.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2237http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2237&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2237/John-Mayer-hates-his-tabloid-image.aspxJOHN MAYER hates his status as a tabloid target, insisting he's done nothing to deserve the intense and often negative press attention he receives.The guitarist was thrust into the public consciousness thanks to his high profile relationships with Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston. His connection with fans through social networking site Twitter.com have also exposed him to criticism and claims he's more interested in fame than musical success. But Mayer insists his critics have got him all wrong. He tells Associated Press, "I didn't really kill anybody. I didn't smash a car, I didn't commit a crime... I don't like the idea that there's an indictment on anything that I do. "The idea that there has been a sullying of my image... I'm not going to be buried with an Us Weekly. I don't give a s**t about it anymore."FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2237http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2236/Megan-Fox-creates-fake-personas.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2236http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2236&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2236/Megan-Fox-creates-fake-personas.aspxMEGAN 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... The reality is, I am hidden amongst all the insanity. Nobody can find me."FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2236http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2235/Taylor-Swift-creating-greetings-cards.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2235http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2235&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2235/Taylor-Swift-creating-greetings-cards.aspxFans 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).FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2235http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2234/Miley-Cyrus-despises-Twilight.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2234http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2234&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2234/Miley-Cyrus-despises-Twilight.aspxMILEY 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.'"FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2234http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2233/Beyonce-is-a-crowd-surfer.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2233http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2233&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2233/Beyonce-is-a-crowd-surfer.aspxBEYONCE 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?"FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2233http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2232/NASA-post-end-of-the-world-findings-online-for-nervous-film-fans.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2232http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2232&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2232/NASA-post-end-of-the-world-findings-online-for-nervous-film-fans.aspxBoffins 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 approaching Earth, we would have known... The last time we were hit by anything big enough to have been detected was 65 million years ago."FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:56:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2232http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2231/Lautners-secret-senior-bowling-hangout.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2231http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2231&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2231/Lautners-secret-senior-bowling-hangout.aspxTeen 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)."FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2231http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2230/Buble-defends-Spears-lipsyncing.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2230http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2230&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2230/Buble-defends-Spears-lipsyncing.aspxCanadian 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."FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2230http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2229/JayZ-cancels-tour.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2229http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2229&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2229/JayZ-cancels-tour.aspxRapper 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).FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2229http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2228/Limas-a-mom.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2228http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2228&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2228/Limas-a-mom.aspxVictoria'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.FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:33:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2228http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2227/Longoria-Parker-honored-for-charity-work.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2227http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2227&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2227/Longoria-Parker-honored-for-charity-work.aspxEVA 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."FangapWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2227http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2226/Robert-Pattinson-and-Kristen-Stewart-auditioned-in-Hardwickes-bedroom.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2226http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2226&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2226/Robert-Pattinson-and-Kristen-Stewart-auditioned-in-Hardwickes-bedroom.aspxROBERT PATTINSON and KRISTEN STEWART auditioned for their TWILIGHT roles in director CATHERINE HARDWICKE's own bedroom.The director, who recently admitted Robert Pattinson and Stewart are in a real life relationship, didn't want to hire the British actor to play heart-throb vampire Edward Cullen unless he could romantically connect to Stewart in front of the camera. So Hardwicke auditioned the pair in the bedroom of her Venice, California, home. The moviemaker reveals the location of the pair's first smooch in an interview with TV show Access Hollywood, in which she allows the TV crew to film inside her home. She says, "This is the place where we had the first kiss from Rob and Kristen. We did the audition to see if these two would have chemistry - to see if their kiss would be exciting and cool.” And Hardwicke admits she threw Pattinson and Kristen into the deep-end, because they had only just met when she asked them to pucker up. She adds, "I’m like, 'OK, I know you guys just met and everything, but… you’re really gonna kiss!'"FangapTue, 17 Nov 2009 04:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2226http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2225/Mariah-Carey-fuming-over-illegal-downloads.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2225http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2225&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2225/Mariah-Carey-fuming-over-illegal-downloads.aspxMARIAH CAREY has blamed music industry bosses for failing to spot the internet download trend - accusing record labels of letting their artists down by allowing illegal file-sharing to become commonplace.Carey is adamant label bosses should have realized the potential of the internet a long time before illicit song swapping became prevalent, and she's furious because the practice means many musicians lose out on precious royalty money. The Hero hitmaker insists that although record labels are slowly beginning to grasp the potential of the internet, they will never be able to repair the damage done by illegal downloads, because many consumers now feel entitled to get their music for free. She says, "Frickin' idiots! A lot of big, powerful music industry executives made a giant mistake and now we're all paying the price. They gave the music business away on the internet. If they had just sat back and said, 'Maybe let's figure this internet thing out, it could be something cool,' we could have found a way to distribute music online on our own terms, not somebody else's. "Prince had already shown them the way. He was so far ahead of the curve, putting his records out on the web. Everyone else was stupid."FangapTue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2225http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2224/Reese-Witherspoons-garbage-confession.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2224http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2224&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2224/Reese-Witherspoons-garbage-confession.aspxREESE WITHERSPOON has sparked controversy after admitting on TV she dumps her excess garbage in her neighbors' bins.Reese Witherspoon was promoting her new perfume on The Tonight Show on Friday (13Nov09) when she opened up about her garbage "obsession". The Oscar-winning Walk The Line star told shocked host Conan O'Brien, "I like to throw things away. I'm obsessed with garbage. "After a holiday or a birthday, I have tons and tons of garbage and it always overflows and I always sort of peek out late at night and look at the neighbors' garbage can, and it's, like, empty. They're like these amazing people that have no trash. "So, if I have a particularly bad day, where I have a lot of extra garbage, I go and take my garbage and put it in theirs." And the pretty star is not proud when it comes to crunching her trash down: "I also put on rubber boots if there's too much garbage and I'll stand on the garbage and smash the garbage down... I'm, like, a garbage compactor."FangapMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2224http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2223/Couples-Retreat-slammed-over-allwhite-posters.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2223http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2223&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2223/Couples-Retreat-slammed-over-allwhite-posters.aspxCampaign groups in Britain have taken aim at the Hollywood studio behind recent comedy movie COUPLE'S RETREAT after two black actors were airbrushed from publicity posters in the U.K.The American advert for the film, which stars Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau and Kristin Davis, shows all eight of the movie's principal actors, including Faizon Love and Kali Hawk. But Love and Hawk were removed from the promotional campaign ahead of the movie's U.K. release last month (Oct09). Vivienne Pattison, spokeswoman for Mediawatch-UK, says, "I think this was an ill-conceived move. We celebrate diversity in Britain and we could have coped with seeing the same poster used in America." A spokesperson for Universal Pictures apologized for any offense the posters may have caused, and insisted plans to use the airbrushed images in other countries have been abandoned. The rep says, "(The new image was used) to simplify the poster to actors who are most recognizable in international markets."FangapMon, 16 Nov 2009 04:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2223http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2222/Stephanie-Pratt-heads-to-rehab.aspx#Comments0http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=29372&ModuleID=43594&ArticleID=2222http://www.fangap.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2222&PortalID=16&TabID=29372http://www.fangap.com/News/tabid/29372/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2222/Stephanie-Pratt-heads-to-rehab.aspxReality TV star STEPHANIE PRATT has agreed to undergo 30 days in rehab as part of her ongoing drink-driving case.The Hills star was arrested last month (Oct09) after she failed a breath test in Los Angeles and she was formally charged with driving under the influence (DUI). She pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor, and in a hearing in Los Angeles on Friday (13Nov09) the 23 year old has now agreed to spend a month in a rehabilitation center. If convicted of the offense, Pratt could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.FangapMon, 16 Nov 2009 04:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2222