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Monday, 1 August 2011

Adam Lambert To Return to 'American Idol'

Singer will unveil an acoustic version of 'Aftermath' to benefit The Trevor Project.
By Shawn Adler

Adam Lambert
Photo: MTV News

All season long on "American Idol,' top ten finalist James Durbin has had to endure comparisons to season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. This week, he'll get to make those comparisons himself.

Lambert will return to the Idol stage Thursday evening (March 10) to perform an acoustic version of "Aftermath," according to the singer's personal Twitter page. Immediately following the show, the song will be made available exclusively on Lambert's website, with all proceeds from the sale going to The Trevor Project, an organization which offers support for and aims to prevent suicide by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered teens.

"In order to fully benefit the Trevor Project, the remix will only be available on my site. [But it will also] be on iTunes eventually," the 29-year-old singer tweeted.

The release will mark the first time that "Aftermath" is available as a single in the United States, and the fourth single overall from Lambert's 2009 album "For Your Entertainment," following the record's title track, "Whataya Want from Me" and "If I Had You."

"[Aftermath] was written about finding the courage to be honest with yourself and the people who love you," Lambert said in a statement. "It's about facing adversity and taking risks in the name of personal liberation. The song takes on different meanings to different listeners."

While "Idol" looks back with Lambert, the openly gay singer continues looking forward, hard at work on his next album, he told MTV News.

"I'm in talks, so it's all kind of being conceptualized right now, and what we're hoping for is maybe by the fall," Lambert said of his sophomore effort. "So, I'm going to take my time and really write the most personal songs, the most powerful songs. I really want it to be something that's really honest and real."

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659307/adam-lambert-return-american-idol.jhtml

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Halle Berry Stalker: Restrained for Three Years

Nice try, Richard A. Franco. But your Halle Berry stalking days are over.

The actress won her battle in court today, as a judge decreed that Franco - still jailed after his arrest earlier this month outside Berry's residence - must maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from Berry and her three-year-old daughter, Nahla, for at least three years.

Franco was spotted on three separated occasions during a weekend in July, with authorities finally apprehending him on the Oscar winner's property after her security team detained him.

He faces one count of felony stalking, as well as a first-degree residential burglary charge.

[Photo: WENN.com]

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/08/halle-berry-stalker-restrained-for-three-years/

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Surfing Stars To Teach Cystic Fibrosis Kids

A host of surfing stars will gather in Santa Monica tomorrow, July 30, to teach youngsters with Cystic Fibrosis how to surf.

Along with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Mauli Ola Foundation presents its Cystic Fibrosis Surf Experience Day to get children and young adults with cystic fibrosis out in the ocean water to have a great time. The ocean air, which is an elevated saline environment, facilitates the breakdown of mucus in patients’ lungs when inhaled.

Taking part in the event are Michael Papajohn (Spiderman, Thor), Kalani Robb (Surfer), Kala Alexander (Surfer), Teddy Navarro (Surfer), Brian “T-City” Ortega (Surfer), Josh Baxter (Surfer), Sunny Garcia (Surfer), Hans Hagen (Surfer), Shawn Ward (Surfer) and other surprise guests.

The event starts at 9am. To learn more, click here or see the flyer below.

Photo: Cystic Fibrosis Surf Event

The James Bond Chronicles: ?Moonraker?

I almost didn?t write this film up, not wanting to waste another minute of my life on it.� Moonraker is, regrettably, a misfire in almost every respect.� The film feels like a cynical attempt to cash in on Star Wars, a clumsy and clunky plot, delivered without any regard for reality.�� It?s a mish-mash of [...]

Source: http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/lmeyers/2011/07/31/the-james-bond-chronicles-moonraker/

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Soulja Boy Denies Private Jet Purchase

Contrary to earlier reports, a member of Soulja Boy's management team is denying that he spent $55 million on a private jet for his 21st birthday.

He insisted the rumors are not true, adding: "the rumors circulating about Soulja Boy purchasing a jet for his 21st birthday are grossly exaggerated."

Soulja Boy did throw a lavish $300,000 birthday party at a Miami nightclub. Here he is arriving and sharing a tender moment with Sean Kingston ...

Pimp ass private jet he didn't actually purchase? $55 million. Birthday part? $300 thousand. Gazing into the adoring, puppy dog eyes of Sean Kingston? Priceless.

While it made for a good article, we're glad this isn't true and Soulja Boy isn't as stupid as we thought. Save for the spelling of his own name, that is.

[Photo: WENN.com]

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/08/soulja-boy-denies-private-jet-purchase/

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TCA: Ken Burns Thinks 'Boardwalk' Will Be "Huge Hit": "Americans Love To Watch People Who Get To Kill People Who Piss Them Off"

Ray Richmond is contributing to Deadline's coverage of TCA.

The panel session closing out PBS' two-day rollout at TCA -- for Ken Burns' latest historical overview,�Prohibition -- was notably both preceded by a beer-and-wine dinner and followed by a cocktail party. The elfin but always eloquent Burns admitted during the session that he got into the spirit of the TCA event by having his first drink in "quite some time." But he suffered no effects from his alcohol when asked his thoughts on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire that deals fictitiously with the same subject matter as his documentary that's scheduled to premiere on Oct. 2, 3 and 4. And it turns out he's a fan of the drama that's produced in part by Martin Scorsese. "(HBO) has another huge hit on their hands in the mode of

The Sopranos," Burns said, "and they're not that dissimilar. Americans always love to watch people who get to kill people who piss them off...and women who take their clothes off at the drop of a hat. They've done their homework. (The show) is very complex and nuanced...We're always amazed when we've done films that fit into the zeitgeist of the moment."�Burns noted that he's pretty sure he and his associates began work on Prohibition "long before ... Read More »

Source: http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/tca-ken-burns-thinks-boardwalk-will-be-huge-hitamericans-love-to-watch-people-who-get-to-kill-people-who-piss-them-off/

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Celebrities Remember Disney For Charity

The Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is asking people to share their first Disney memory – and when they reach a million memories, Disney will donate �1 million to the charity.

A number of celebrities – including Michael Caine, Melanie C, Thandie Newton and Julie Walters – have already added their first Disney memories to the campaign.

Whether it’s singing along to Mowgli and Baloo’s Bare Necessities at the cinema, to hiding behind the sofa from Snow White’s evil Queen Maleficent to meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Florida, you’re sure to have a first Disney memory. And by simply sharing yours on Facebook and helping spread the word about the campaign you can be instrumental in raising �1 million for an incredible cause.

“My memories were Snow White and Bambi,” says Sir Michael Caine. “I remember crying my eyes out when Bambi’s mother died in the forest and laughing my head off at the Seven Dwarfs.”

Million Disney Memories supports The Walt Disney Company’s ongoing commitment to raise �10 million for the charity. The funds raised by the Disney Appeal will help build the new medical centre at the hospital, and create an interactive play area. This area will inspire imagination, creativity and play and offer a welcome distraction from hospital routine to both patients and their families.

To be part of the campaign, click here.