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Kids Choice Awards 2011 Winners: Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas & More
2 years ago
To the surprise of no one, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry were among the winners in Nickelodeon’s 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
More than 200 million votes were cast to honor the best in kids’ entertainment.
The show featured a bevy of entertainers, a variety of comedic skits, more shrieks than you can believe and a 7,600 gallon vat of green slime.
Justin Bieber Live – Kids Choice Awards
Katy Perry won Favorite Female Singer, Justin Bieber took home Favorite Male Singer, and The Black Eyed Peas won Favorite Musical Group.
Among those honored was Justin Timberlake, who accepted
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Jimmy Fallon to Tiger Woods: Thank You!!!
2 years ago
Tiger Woods made a rare television appearance last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon – the golfer’s first such interview since the late 2009 “incident.”
We don’t have to get into Rachel Uchitel, the car crash and everything else. Fallon started off asking Woods what he’s been up to the last year and a half.
“Oh, nothing, nothing… Playing bad golf,” the champion said, smiling.
“From a comedian’s stand-point and my monologue writers, thank you,” Fallon said, speaking for all of us. “Your awful pain, we laughed at your pain.”
Even Tiger had to chuckle when Fallon added: “Not even making
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Mel Gibson Pleads No Contest to Battery; Oksana Grigorieva Cleared in Extortion Investigation
2 years ago
The L.A. County District Attorney filed a single misdemeanor battery charge against Mel Gibson today. The actor, as expected, pleaded no contest.
The misdemeanor specifically targets someone who cohabits or has a child with the alleged victim, but is less severe than felony domestic abuse.
Mel will not receive jail time for the alleged attack on Oksana Grigorieva, but will continue to undergo counseling and be on 36 months’ probation.
One of the terms of probation – he cannot use violence against anyone. Mel may continue to have “peaceful contact” with Oksana going forward.
The nearly
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Janet Jackson Auctioning Off Unique Barbie Doll Of Herself
2 years ago
Pop superstar Janet Jackson wants you to buy her “Miz Jackson, If Ya Nasty” Barbie Doll, but this isn’t your standard Barbie, it’s a one of a kind Jackson replica that will be auctioned off for a good cause.
According to Mattel Designer and Jackson Doll creator Jackeline Gonzalez:
More >“Inspired by the ultra-glam black gown she wore during her 2010 American Idol performance, I knew we had to recreate that look for her one of a kind doll,” adding, “Look closely dolls, Janet’s sassy, short hairstyle, unique face and body sculpt and face painting all meticulously duplicate the legendary
George Clooney to Receive Humanitarian Award at Emmys
2 years ago
George Clooney already has an Oscar under his handsome belt.
But we have a feeling the Emmy Award he’s been assured of will mean more.
Earlier today, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced it will present the charitable actor with its Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s ceremony on August 29.
Citing Clooney’s efforts as the head of Hope for Haiti, as well as his fundraising for victims of Hurricane Katrina and his involvement with Darfur, John Shaffner – chairman and chief executive of the TV academy -
Joe Jonas Performs Charity Work, Plays Concert in Africa
2 years ago
It’s not enough for Joe Jonas to be handsome and talented.
He also must be incredibly giving.
As part of the Cambio Cares project, the singer recently spent time in Africa. He performed a concert for underprivileged kids there and also took on a considerable amount of charity work in the region.
Like Sandra Bullock this week, and Angelina Jolie always, it’s refreshing to see a celebrity using his/her status for good, isn’t it?
WATCH A VIDEO OF JONAS IN AFRICA BELOW.
Joe in Africa