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DWTS Backstage Dirt: Cody Cries! And Derek Disses
Tween girls weren't the only ones bawling their eyes out at tonight's elimination show for Dancing with the Stars.
Cody Linley, the Hannah Montana star who got the boot tonight, was a bit too, er, verklempt to head straight to the press line after the episode ended, and took a few moments to dry his eyes (and hug a few tween fans) before answering reporters' questions.
So why was he crying? Who's calling him the "next Brad Pitt?" And what secrets did we learn about next week's finale?
For Real: Did You Watch the Housewives Finale?
As The Real Housewives of Atlanta ended its first season, the ladies came together in the spirit of love, friendship and reconciliation.
Oh, come on: They came together for the drama and the feuding.
Whether sharing a catty luncheon or feeling the stress of trying to achieve their dreams, the women kept themselves busy through the episode. Kim and Shereé bonded while NeNe glowered and DeShawn and Lisa kept things calm by venturing into the kitchen to cook some chicken.
Were you satisfied with the finale—or just waiting for that reunion show next week? Take the poll!
New X-Men Getting the O.C. Treatment
Josh Schwartz is well-versed in teen drama and genetically gifted frenemies, but how will he handle mutant superheroes and rabid fandom?
Schwartz, creator of Gossip Girl and The O.C., has been tapped by 20th Century Fox to pen X-Men: First Class, a reboot of the Marvel franchise featuring a new group of genetically enhanced youngsters undergoing instruction at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. First Class will be the small-screen achiever's first foray into a major theatrical production.
The 32-year-old writer-producer is expected to inject the new addition to the X-Men canon—which soon will include X-Men Origins: Wolverine and another prequel focusing on the villainous Magneto—with his finely honed flair for showcasing teenage angst and modern coming-of-age sensibilities.
Dancing Down to Final Three
The seventh season of Dancing With the Stars has flown by, leaving in its wake three contestants with a shot at the championship on next week's finale.
Though this season has largely been missing the "wow" factor (the serious, positive "wow" factor, anyway) and last night's results were mixed for Brooke Burke, Cody Linley, Lance Bass and Warren Sapp, viewership has been consistent and voter support has been strong—so there's plenty of people out there lovin' this group, right?
See whether your favorite three made it through, or whether, once again, you have to admit that you just don't understand the way America thinks...
Mustache Men: George Clooney vs. Brad Pitt
George Clooney and Brad Pitt: They make movies together, promote good causes together and now they grow complimentary lip coverings.
That's weird, right?
Sure, Brad has been known to do this kind of thing before—remember that hairdo he and Gwyneth Paltrow shared back in the '90s?—but we expect Clooney to remain a lone wolf: no kids, no strings, no friendsy facial coverings.
But maybe we're just too close to this whole thing. We'll let you make the call.
Joaquin Phoenix Starts Shooting...a Documentary
Joaquin Phoenix announced he's retiring from acting, but the Walk the Line star isn't ending his relationship with the camera just yet.
A source tells E! News that Phoenix and his crew showed up around midnight at Hollywood hot spot Bardot Monday night toting a video camera. "We were told he was filming a documentary of his transition from acting to music," said our source.
Who Should Perform at the Obama Inauguration?
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The economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the choice of First Puppy aren't the only things President-Elect Barack Obama has to worry about these days.
How about who will perform during all the Inaugural balls and galas on Jan. 20?
We surveyed Hollywood to brainstorm for some ideas. Read on for their suggestions...
"Smitten Fan's" Ledger-Drug Suit Gets Go-Ahead
A freelancer's decision to hang with Heath Ledger, rather than report on him, has earned her the right to sue with him in mind.
A Los Angeles judge on Monday greenlighted a revised lawsuit brought by an unidentified woman who claims that she was caught on tape by two paparazzi as they secretly shot Ledger.
"She was acting like a star-struck fan rather than as a celebrity reporter," L.A. Superior Court Judge John Shepard Wiley said in his ruling. "This is real Hollywood socializing."
Getting to meet Ledger was, for the plaintiff, a "smitten fan's dream come true. She's going to hang out with a movie star like any other fan of this star might think was a good thing to do."
Miley Cyrus: From Hannah Montana to Reality TV?
Is Miley Cyrus looking for a career change?
While promoting her movie Bolt Sunday, the Hannah Montana star told E! News that she'd like to try reality television.
"I would want to be on a reality show like The Real World because I think that's crazy," said Cyrus. "Anyone who would do that has some serious guts."
With the hectic lifestyle that she lives, the pop princess said it would be nice to just chill out. "I just want to be in a really nice house with cameras following me around," said Cyrus. "I can just sit there, eat Cheetos, read my book, hang out all day."
Rob's Bite Is Bigger Than You Think
Robert Pattinson was the babe of the ball at the Twilight premiere last night in Westwood. Pattin-hon’s costar Nikki Reed talked Rob with us while he was out taking pics with his near-fainting fans. “You know, the girls that are all yelling for Rob don’t know Rob. And if they did know Rob, they would still be screaming for him. What all these girls may not know is that he’s an avid reader; he’s really intelligent and he writes beautifully. I know he’s really beautiful to look at, but Rob’s a lot more complicated than that, and there’s a lot more to him.”
You can practically envision every Zac Efron photo being ripped down from every teen girl’s bedroom walls and a Pattinson poster being tacked up in its place. A lot more on the complex cutie later today and what drives him just crazy, trust.
—Additional reporting by Taryn Ryder and Becky Bain
Suge Knight Rapped With Charges in Vegas
What happens in Las Vegas stays there—and what goes around comes around.
Marion "Suge" Knight was charged Tuesday with two felony counts of drug possession and one count of misdemeanor battery stemming from his August arrest for allegedly smacking his girlfriend around on a public street.
The former Death Row Records honcho was busted Aug. 27 in Sin City after police received a call about an out-of-control car on the Vegas Strip and arrived at the scene to find Knight chasing after the alleged victim, Melissa Isaac, and brandishing a knife.















