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Miranda Lambert: The Fastest Girl in Town at 2012 Country Music Awards!
Miranda Lambert was moved to tears last night.
The superstar accepted the trophy for Song of the Year alongside husband Blake Shelton at the Country Music Awards, and couldn’t contain her emotion when The Voice judge told his wife in front of the world:
“I love you so much, baby.”
But Lambert did more than just cry at the ceremony. She sang her talented heart out! Watch this high octane version of “Fastest Girl in Town.”
Miranda Lambert – “Fastest Girl in Town” (CMA Performance)Other performances at the event included:
- Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill dueting on “Don’t
U.S. Marines Get DOWN to "Hold It Against Me"
The few. The proud. The unlikely fans of Britney Spears.
The U.S. Marines from 266 Rein and HMLA 169 are a talented bunch. Not only do they deserve our respect and admiration for protecting our nation, they know how to have some fun – even “somewhere deep in the heart of Afghanistan.”
That’s where they produced and starred in this homage to Britney Spears’ hit, “Hold It Against Me,” which the singer personally saw and gave a shout-out to on her official blog. Experience the greatness of our country’s finest below:
U.S. Marines Rock Out to Hold It Against Me
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Water for Elephants Movie Reviews: Not Positive
Does Robert Pattinson have another hit on his hands with Water for Elephants?
Perhaps at the box office, but not according to a majority of movie critics around the country. Take a look at various excerpts from a sampling of publications that aren’t exactly in love with the Twilight star’s new film, which opens on April 22…
Even nonreaders of the book can figure out what happens next. It’s all in the telling. Sara Gruen provided grit and pungent detail. The movie settles for gloss. - Rolling Stone
The script by Richard LaGravenese, who is well-versed in adapting popular fiction such as
More >Jerry Seinfeld and Donald Trump feud over Obama birther claims
[HMG Celebrity News] – Donald Trump’s comments about President Obama’s right to run this country have upset many people, and among them is Jerry Seinfeld. Jerry was booked for a charity show run by Trump’s son but because of the fuss he’s pulled out.
In January the 56-year old comedian agreed to appear at a benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at Trump’s lavish golf club in Briarcliff Manor, New York. It’s due to be hosted by Don’s son, Eric on September 13. But because of his dad’s remarks about Mr. Obama Jerry quit, and now the Donald is peeved;
“I just learned you canceled a show
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Dancing With the Stars Recap: Hines Ward, Chris Jericho Lead Wide Open Field
Almost halfway through Dancing With the Stars’ 12th season, a clear favorite has yet to emerge. Monday’s scoring was so tight, it’s anybody’s Mirror Ball to win.
It’s America Week this week, and athletes who represent two of our nation’s favorite pastimes (okay, maybe that’s a stretch) delivered powerful performances.
The theme of “songs that salute our country” saw a red, white and blue dance floor and NFL star Hines Ward showing his American pride with this Rumba …
Hines Ward and Kym Johnson – DWTS Week 5
Hines and Kym Johnson’s dance to “God Bless the U.S.A.” earned all nines for
More >Donald Trump on Possible White House Run: The Country Needs Me!
Donald Trump recently sat down with CNN’s Candy Crowley about his possible 2012 presidential run and why the country needs him. Some highlights:
- He has a common sense mentality.
- He “stirs the pot” because he tells it like it is.
- He has name recognition because of SUCCESS.
- Mitt Romney is basically a “small business guy.”
- The Trump Organization is bigger, stronger and more powerful than you even KNOW.
- He has an ability to build HUGE NET WORTH and will put that to use for AMERICA!
Donald Trump Talks Presidential Bid on CNN
What do you think? Should Trump run?
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THG Week in Review: April 2-8, 2011
Welcome to THG’s Week in Review! Below, our staff takes a look back at the stories, stars and scandals that made this week the most memorable all month.
If you don’t already, you can FOLLOW THG on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 updates. Now, a rundown of the week that was at The Hollywood Gossip:
- A scandalous set of leaked Breaking Dawn pics caused a major stir.
- Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris are getting hitched sans prenup.
- Mariah Carey turned heads with this nude, very pregnant photo.
- Angelina Jolie’s new tattoo sparked rumors of another adoption.
- Countdown to HRH William and Kate
‘Jersey Shore’s Snooki, JWoww and Pauly D get new shows
[HMG Celebrity News] – Just when you thought Jersey Shore could not possibly get worse, MTV has announced two new spin-offs: Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi and Jennifer ‘JWoww’ Farley will become room-mates and DJ Pauly D also gets his own show.
So far lacking titles – perhaps because those guilty of creating this witless insult can’t form long words – the new series are slated to begin filming later this year and will air in Spring 2012.
“The cast is at the center of the show’s ongoing success, and Nicole, Pauly D and Jenni have become household names as a result of their unique personalities,”
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Jersey MORE: MTV Confirms Pauly D, Snooki-JWoww Spinoffs
MTV today announced that the network is set to build upon its smash hit Jersey Shore by giving the green light to TWO spinoffs slated to air in early 2012.
Paul “DJ Pauly D” Delvecchio will get his own series, while Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni “JWoww” Farley will team up for the other with 495 Productions.
Both begin production later this year after Jersey Shore Season 4, the filming of which was just pushed back due to permit, contract and scheduling issues.
AWWWW YEAH! Pauly D’s got his own show, yeah.
No one has more swagger, one-liners or more distinctive hair than DJ Pauly D.
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Are Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on a Break?
Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon presented Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards and looked adorable while doing it.
But is there an ugly story behind this event? According to Great Britain’s The Daily Mirror, Kristen Stewart was originally scheduled to accompany Robert to the ceremony. However, she did not show up because the couple is “on a break.”
While Stewart, Pattinson and the Twilight Saga cast are filming Breaking Dawn in Vancouver, Rob is often away from set in order to promote Water for Elephants. Their lack of time together has caused a rift, an insider
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LeAnn Rimes Looks REALLY Thin, Lambasts Haters
LeAnn Rimes caught considerable flak for her appearance at the NCAA title game last night, and did not mince words firing back at critics on Twitter.
Rimes, who recently called a truce with Brandi Glanville, now has other detractors to focus on – those who said she’s looking way too thin lately.
“To those who have to turn to other’s lives and judge with no real knowledge of how anyone lives, you can you know what!” she posted Tuesday.
Rimes performing the National Anthem in Houston last night.
Responding to a “fan” who asked if she starves herself: “dear lord! I do not workout too much
More >Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson Join Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games Movie
(HMG Celebrity News) – Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth have joined Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence, in the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s wildly successful sci-fi young adult books story. Lawrence was cast as Katniss Everdeen, the heroine of the best-selling, Both actors expressed interest in the highly anticipated project, which will be directed by Gary Ross. Hutcherson (“The Kids Are All Right” star) as Peeta Mellark, will compete for the affections of Katniss with her strapping hunting partner Gale Hawthorne, to be played by 21-year-old Liam Hemsworth (“The
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Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson Present, Look Adorable at ACM Awards
Reese Witherspoon made her first appearance since marrying Jim Toth at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, and the newlywed looked amazing.
Oh yeah, and Robert Pattinson was there too.
The Water for Elephants co-stars presented the female vocalist award at the event, while musing about the film they just shot in her native Tennessee. “I liked drinking a lot of moonshine,” joked Rob. Check out their banter here:
Miranda Lambert won the award the two were on hand to present. She, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum all racked up big wins at the annual
More >Academy of Country Music Awards Duets: Rihanna & Jennifer Nettles, Carrie Underwood & Steven Tyler
Rihanna and … Jennifer Nettles? Carrie Underwood and … Steven Tyler?
Not exactly tandems you might expect to perform together, but both duos held their own and then some at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Here’s Rihanna and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland fame, rocking “California King Bed” before a packed house at the 46th annual industry gala in Vegas …
Rihanna & Jennifer Nettles – California King Bed
Follow the jump for Carrie and Steven – American Idol stars past and present – performing a medley of “Undo it” and “Walk This Way” at the event.
They actually sounded pretty good
More >ACM Awards Fashion Face-Off: Taylor Swift vs. Julianne Hough
Taylor Swift vs. Julianne Hough. Kind of a no-brainer in terms of musical awards and accolades, but style? The latter may give T-Swizzle a run for her money.
Crowned entertainer of the year last night, Swift was the biggest of the Academy of Country Music Awards winners, and deservedly so. Her music rocks.
How does she stack up with up-and-comer Julianne in terms of fashion, though? Vote for the winner of THG’s latest Fashion Face-Off in the poll below …
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