Oprah to end show; Miley's tour bus crash

No more Oprah?
Oprah Winfrey announced that after 25 years, she will be pulling the plug on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Sept. 9, 2011. Oprah is preparing to start her own cable channel, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Celebs voiced their support and awe at Oprah's decision. Ellen DeGeneres said, "I don't think I could be here without her," and Gayle King said, "We don't need to worry about [Oprah] filling her time, I promise you that!" The media-mogul reaches 7 million viewers a day with "The Oprah Winfrey Show." (AP)

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Miley Cyrus tour bus in deadly crash in Va.
One person was killed Friday morning when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned in Dinwiddie County, Va., about 40 miles south of Richmond, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, police said. The bus, which was on Interstate 85, was one of four traveling from shows in Long Island, N.Y., heading to Greensboro, N.C., for a Sunday show. (AP)

Twilight 'Moon' opens, tweens everywhere rejoice
Thousands of theaters across the country sold out their midnight showings this morning of the newest flick in The Twilight Saga, "New Moon." The Pilot sent movie critic Mal Vincent to talk with the cast members, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, last week. Read the interviews. Also check back Friday afternoon for his review of "New Moon." (HamptonRoads.com)

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Klum wows crows at Victoria's Secret fashion show
Victoria Secret model Heidi Klum led the parade at the annual fashion show in New York. Klum gave birth to a daughter five weeks ago and was already in model form. Five more women were also inducted into "Angel" ranks at the show. (AP)

James Van Der Beek files for divorce
After a nearly six year marriage, James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from his wife, actress Heather Ann McComb. The couple had no children. (People)

Octomom is looking for more pups
Nadya Suleman went pet shopping in La Habra yesterday. Looks like she's looking to add a few more pups to her litter. (TMZ.com)

'2012' is a big hit for patriotic Chinese
In the latest apocalypse flick, "2012," China saves the world from utter distruction. Audiences in China are feeling patriotic about the important role they play in the movie. It's currently the No. 1 film in China, grossing $17.2 million. (AP)

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Electra's steamy tape, Hamilton back on ice

Scott Hamilton returning to the ice
This Thanksgiving, Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor. He will join Dorothy Hamill, also a cancer survivor, for a Nov. 26 program on Fox called "Kaleidoscope." The program is intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness. Also skating will be Kristi Yamaguchi and Nancy Kerrigan. (myfoxny.com)

John Kerry's daughter arrested for possible DUI
Alexandra Forbes Kerry was arrested in Hollywood at 12:40 a.m. for suspicion of a DUI, say law enforcement sources. The 36-year-old film producer was pulled over for a traffic stop, but then arrested and taken to the LAPD's Hollywood station. A blood alcohol test she took showed a level of .06, and the legal limit is .08. A driver can still be prosecuted if the vehicle is being operated unsafely due to alcohol. Kerry was released at 5:25 a.m. (TMZ.com)

Carmen Electra lesbian action tape leaked online
It appears that actress, model and singer Carmen Electra, is the latest celebrity to have a video of her in a compromising situation leaked onto the Internet. In the footage Electra is shown making out with a nearly naked brunette. Electra is now shown having sex in the video. Some believe it is a publicity stunt. (HearaldSun.com.hu)

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Chaz Bono says "life is great" during transition
Chaz Bono debuted his new look this morning on Good Morning America where he called his sex change "the best decision I've ever made." Chaz is the son of Cher and Sonny Bono. (AP)

Nicole Richie is hospitalized for pneumonia
Nicole Richie has been admitted to a LA hospital and is being trated for pneumonia. According to her representative, she is doing well. (AP)

Lauren Conrad to author a style book
"The Hills" star turned fashion designer will unveil her guide to style in "Lauren Conrad Style" in fall 2010. The book will have never-before-seen photos of the star and tell readers how to incorporate her style into their lives. (People)

Fan creates character for 'Simpsons'
A hospital manager won the "Simpsons" contest inviting fans to create a character for Fox's long-running animated series. Her character, ladies' man Ricardo Bomba, will make an appearance in the Jan. 31 episode. PRoducers say there's a chance the character could appear in the show again. (AP)

And now for your Showbiz Minute...

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Depp wins sexy award; Hulk gets bloody

Johnny Depp wins Sexiest Man again
People's 2009 Sexiest Man Alive, Johnny Depp, is no stranger to the title. He won it back in 2003 and now joins Brad Pitt, Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only two-time winners. Others to make this list were Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Beckham, Robert Pattinson and more. Check out the complete list. Kate Coyne, senior editor at People, said "Johnny Depp was someone who was sexy 10 years ago. He'll be sexy 10 years from now. He's someone who appeals to multiple generations of women." (People, AP)

Dancing with the stars finalists named
After Monday's semi-finals, model Joanna Krupa and her partner Derek Hough were eliminated from the Dancing with the Stars competition. Krupa, who has formed a close bond with other dancing couple Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel, says she'll be rooting for Kelly to win. Other couples left are Mya and Dmitry Chaplin and Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson. The final performance airs Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC. (People.com)

Hulk Hogan gets bloody
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan got in a brawl with Ric Flair at a Australia press conference promoting an upcoming wrestling event. Flair apparently socked Hogan in the head numerous times. Photos of a bloody Hogan are circling around the web today. Organizers of the event say the brawl was not a staged promotion but something very real. Ick. (TMZ.com)

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Healthiest and Unhealthiest States ranked
Virginia came in as the 22nd healthiest state in a recent United Health Foundation ranking. The healthiest states included Vermont, Utah, Massachusetts and Hawaii. At the bottom of the list was Mississippi, Oklahoma, Alabama and Louisiana.(Forbes.com)

Police respond to fight between Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt
Early this morning the LAPD responded to a call about "drunk people arguing" at Paris' Hollywood Hills home. An eyewitness says that the couple was screaming at each other and shoving each other. Cops spoke to Paris, and then left. (TMZ.com)

Leave the bears alone
A Russian Ice Circus has trained a bear to ice skate and and play hockey. Next time you're hiking and Yogi gets a bit aggressive, now you'll know why. (TMZ.com)

And now for your Showbiz Minute

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Levi Johnston's nude pics, 'New Moon' craze

The Twilight craze has hit
With "New Moon" opening this weekend, celebrity news sites are abuzz with everything Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The "New Moon" cast is already knee-deep into their worldwide promotional tour, which has included a stop in Los Angeles. Check out their red carpet fashion, catch up on your Twilight trivia and see the "New Moon" trailer before you head out to catch the flick this weekend. (People.com, AP)

Larry Johnson vs. Cincinnati LBGT community
After being released from the Kansas City Chiefs for making a number of controversial statements, some of which included homophobic slurs, Larry Johnson is reportedly being picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals. But members of the LGBT community in Cincinnati are upset about the decision. "We would see this as a slap in the face to all the work we've done for equality and LBGT (lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender) rights in Cincinnati," said Lesley Jones, executive director of Equality Cincinnati. (TMZ.com)

Levi Johnston's johnson stays under wraps -- maybe.
A magazine spokesperson for Playgirl has said that the photos taken of Bristol Palin's baby-daddy are not as steamy as Johnston's reps led the public to believe. The spokesperson claims he did not go full frontal. Johnston's spokesperson, however, says  "People need to wait. I was on the shoot. I know what was shot." I guess we'll just have to wait and see if Johnston shows his johnson. (NJ.com)

Sarah Palin promotes book, sounds off about 2012
In an interview with Barbara Walters, Sarah Palin keeps her cards close to her chest when it comes to the 2012 election. When Walters asked if she would play a major role, Palin replied, "if people will have me, I will." Palin is making the talk-show circuit to promote her new book, "Going Rogue." On Monday, Palin appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." She spoke brieftly about Levi Johnston, the father of her grandson, saying "a bit heartbreaking to see the road that he is on right now" and that "it's not a healthy place to be." (AP)

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Janet doesn't want Dr. Murray practicing medicine
Janet Jackson has said that she doesn't want Dr. Conrad Murray, who she holds responsible for Michael's death, to continue to practice medicine. In an interview ABC, she also said she didn't know if Murray was the only doctor providing Michael drugs. (TMZ.com)

Tila Tequila says NFL star bruised her
In a lawsuit filed by reality star Tila Tequila, she claims ex-boyfriend and San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman grabbed her, shook her, threw her down and chocked her during an argument last September. Photos of a bruised Tequila have been compiled by her lawywer. (TMZ.com)

Heidi and Spencer looking for new reality show
If you're not sick to death of Speidi yet, there may be more on the way. "The Hills" stars are now looking for their own reality show that will reveal their everyday lives. The couple recently released a book, "How to be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press, and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture." (AP)

Lady Gaga and Beyonce team up for 'Video Phone'
The two chart-topping singers have paired up for a new song and video that debuted a midnight Tuesday. Check it out and see what you think.

-- ShowBiz Minute: 'New Moon,' Jackson, Simpson [AP]

 That's all for Cube folks. Now get back to work!

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Palin mum on Johnston; Jon Gosselin sues TLC

-- Johnston not even in the index: Sarah Palin's new memoir "Going Rogue" describes heart-wrenching anguish about her teen daughter's pregnancy playing out before a national audience. But the 413-page tome doesn't contain a single reference to the father of her grandson, soon-to-be Playgirl model Levi Johnston. The tactic does appear to have merit; Johnston continues to warn that she should leave him alone, or he might dish some serious dirt that "will hurt her." [AP]

-- Jon countersues: In the latest skirmish in his war with TLC, Jon Gosselin has filed a $5 million claim against the network, saying its representatives damaged his reputation and career by preventing him from working with other media outlets. Gosselin's lawsuit – a counterclaim against a lawsuit that TLC has filed against him – also claims the network breached its own contract with Gosselin and owes him $175,000 for shows that already aired. [PEOPLE]

-- Tyson may face time in jail: Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, who was arrested in a scuffle with a photographer, could be sent to jail if he's found to have violated probation from a 2007 drug case, officials said Thursday. [AP]

-- Crawford extortion: A German man was charged Thursday with trying to extort $100,000 from former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her entrepreneur husband Rande Gerber over a photo of their daughter bound to a chair and gagged, authorities said. [AP]

-- Brandy settles: Brandy will not be going to a civil trial over her December 2006 car crash -- she just settled with the last remaining plaintiff. [TMZ]

-- Pssst... a Buggati is not a sub: A man blamed a low-flying pelican and a dropped cell phone for his veering his million-dollar sports car off a road and into a salt marsh near Galveston. The Lufkin, Texas, man told of driving his luxury, French-built Bugatti Veyron when the bird distracted him, said La Marque police Lt. Greg Gilchrist. [AP]

-- Movie marketing gone bad: Universal Pictures has agreed to pay $20,000 to the Alaska Press Club to settle complaints about fake news archives used to promote the movie "The Fourth Kind," the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. The Anchorage lawyer who negotiated the settlement for the Fairbanks paper and six other media outlets, John McKay, said the fake online stories undermined the credibility of the news organizations. [AP]

-- ShowBiz Minute: Man charged with trying to extort former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband; Mike Tyson faces jail if scuffle with photographer is deemed a violation; Martin Scorsese to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. [AP]

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Swift takes CMAs; Prejean took on King

- CMA winners: Taylor Swift made history at the Country Music Awards, becoming the youngest person to win entertainer of the year and the first solo female to win it in a decade. The tearful 19-year-old - who also was the evening's top winner with four total awards - cried as she accepted her trophy and said: "I will never forget this moment." No woman had won the award since Shane Twain did in 1999. [AP]

Winners at Wednesday's 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards:
- Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift
- Single: "I Run to You," Lady Antebellum
- Album: "Fearless," Taylor Swift
- Song: "In Color," Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller, James Otto
- Female Vocalist: Taylor Swift
- Male Vocalist: Brad Paisley
- Vocal Group: Lady Antebellum
- Vocal Duo: Sugarland
- Musical Event: "Start a Band," Brad Paisley (duet with Keith Urban)
- Musician: Mac McAnally
- Music Video: "Love Story," Taylor Swift
- New Artist: Darius Rucker

-- King vs. Prejean: When Larry King asked Carrie Prejean why she dropped the $1 million lawsuit against the Miss California USA pageant, she cited confidentiality; when he pressed, she called him "inappropriate." Interestingly, she stayed long enough for him to concede and open the phone lines before removing her mike... though Prejean then stayed in the studio, on camera, without actually leaving. Watch her threaten to walk out: [Zap2It]

P.S. If what Carrie says is true, and she was under the age of 18 when she made her sex tape, you could be accused of downloading child pornography if you search "Carrie Prejean sextape video free" and find it.

-- 'Balloon boy' parents to plead guilty: The Colorado parents who reported their 6-year-old son floated away aboard a helium balloon will plead guilty to some charges and serve probation so that the family can stay together, the attorney for the boy's father said Thursday. Richard Heene will plead guilty in the alleged Oct. 15 hoax to attempting to influence a public servant, a felony, his attorney David Lane said. [AP]

-- Follow on woman attacked by monkey: Charla Nash is speaking up ever since she was attacked by her friend's chimpanzee Travis in February 2009, losing most of her face and some of her scalp and jawbone as a result. This is too disturbing for Cube. Read more and watch the video of Oprah interview, including the reveal of her face, on Zap2It.com. [Zap2It]

-- All hail Spears! Briney Sears' Twitter account was hacked. The hacker posted a couple of Tweets including "I give myself to Lucifer every day for it to arrive as quickly as possible. Glory to Satan!" A recent update states: "Britney's twitter account was just hacked. The situation has been resolved and we apologize for any offense the hacker's messages caused." For some reason, we weren't surprised when we thought she may have sold her soul. [TMZ]

-- Tyson takes on photog: Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and a photographer are being investigated for misdemeanor battery after an airport scuffle that injured the paparazzo, police said today. Tyson and Tony Echeverria, 50, made citizens' arrests of each other after a confrontation at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport, airport police Sgt. Jim Holcomb. [AP]

-- ShowBiz Minute: Taylor Swift named entertainer of the year at Country Music Association Awards; Aerosmith's guitarist Joe Perry says band's future is still uncertain; Oscars get a record 20 animated film submissions. [AP]

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Pattinson, Stewart 'in love'; Aerosmith not breaking up

-- Serious hand-holding: Photographers witnessed some off-screen lovey-dovey contact between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in Paris. Ooooooooo! It happened right before the Pattinson, Stewart, and Taylor Lautner boarded a private jet for their next "Twilight: New Moon" European tour. A photographer was quoted as saying that "he took her hand like young lovers" before boarding the plane. "They seemed very calm, in love." Aw! Now that's going to people buzzing. Click the photo to see a the photo larger on People.com. [People]

-- Tyler may go solo: Aerosmith's lead guitarist Joe Perry says the legendary rock band isn't breaking up - although they may be in need a new singer. Perry said on the micro-blogging site Twitter late Monday that Aerosmith is "not splitting up" but "looking for a new singer to work with" amid growing speculation about the future of the band and the role of front man Steven Tyler. Tyler has been quoted as saying he is considering a solo career. [AP]

-- More Swift awards: Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon. Swift won for her song "Love Story" - the night before she contends for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards - Bobby Pinson won songwriter of the year and Sony/ATV Music was named publisher of the year. BMI also honored Brooks & Dunn with the president's award. [AP]

-- Good-bye Aaron *Sniff*: Aaron Carter performed his last dance on "Dancing With the Stars" last night. The 21-year-old singer and his professional partner, Karina Smirnoff, were eliminated from the hit ABC show. Carter cried early in the competition after harsh remarks from the judges. The episode also featured performances by Michael Buble, who sang his new single, and Susan Boyle, who sang... Guess what... "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. The semifinal round begins Monday. Besides Osmond, remaining competitors include reality star Kelly Osbourne, singer Mya and model Joanna Krupa. [Zap2It]

-- Shakedown vs. screenplay: David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, argues Robert J. "Joe" Halderman's lawyer. He asked a judge to toss the attempted first-degree grand larceny case, which spurred Letterman to acknowledge his office dalliances in a startling on-air monologue last month. Attorney Gerald Shargel said the $2 million exchange was business, not blackmail. [AP]

-- New 'Scrubs': 'Scrubs' is essentially getting a new cast when the series returns with all-new episodes Dec. 1. J.D. may not even be there. Sacred Heart Hospital is gone. And three newbies will grace center stage. *sigh* [Zap2It]

-- Free concerts online: A new Web site allows music lovers to watch concerts for free online, choosing from five different camera angles as they watch. BillboardLive.com says its new concert-viewing Web site offers visitors different perspectives on performances by Alicia Keys, Usher, David Archuleta, Daughtry and other artists yet to be announced.[AP]

-- Big funeral costs: Michael Jackson's private family funeral was fit for a king and had a price tag to match: roughly $1 million, according to court documents released Tuesday. The final tally of costs included $855,730 to Forest Lawn for cemetery and funeral charges including the purchase of other plots within the same mausoleum that houses Jackson's body. Other costs listed: $35,000 for burial garments; $1,975 for wardrobe for the family; $2,000 for usher costumes; $3,682 for framing of a photograph of Jackson next to the casket; $959 for embroidery; $11,716 for invitations and programs; $16,000 for flowers; $30,000 for cars and security; and $15,000 for a funeral designer. There was also a charge of $21,455 for the "funeral repast" at a restaurant after the ceremony. During the period that the family waited to bury Jackson, they were charged $5,000 a month for holding the remains in a temporary vault. [AP]

-- Wheelchair bump: The glee club members twirl their wheelchairs to the tune of "Proud Mary" and in joyful solidarity with Artie, the fellow performer who must use his chair even when the music stops. The scene in Wednesday's episode of the hit Fox series "Glee," which regularly celebrates diversity and the underdog, is yet another uplifting moment - except to those in the entertainment industry with disabilities and their advocates. For them, the casting of a non-disabled actor to play the paraplegic high school student is another blown chance to hire a performer who truly fits the role. [AP]

-- Looking "out there": Four hundred years after it locked up Galileo for challenging the view that the Earth was the center of the universe, the Vatican has called in experts to study the possibility of extraterrestrial alien life and its implication for the Catholic Church. "The questions of life's origins and of whether life exists elsewhere in the universe are very suitable and deserve serious consideration," said the Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, an astronomer and director of the Vatican Observatory. his is not the first time the Vatican has explored the issue of extraterrestrials: In 2005, its observatory brought together top researchers in the field for similar discussions. [AP]

-- The look "down there": Women are undergoing surgery to create perfect genitalia amid a "shocking" lack of information on the potential risks of the procedure, a report says.b Research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology also questions the very notion of aesthetically pleasing genitals. [BBC]

-- ShowBiz Minute: Taylor Swift wins BMI award for top song; Jackson's funeral cost nearly $1 million; Warhol's Michael Jackson portrait sells for $812K. [AP]

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Prejean admits to 'sexting'; Braxton splits with hubby

-- But it wasn't 'sex,' per se: Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean calls a sex tape she made for an ex-boyfriend several years ago "the biggest mistake of my life." Prejean told Fox News on Monday and NBC's "Today" show on Tuesday that she shot the X-rated video of herself alone when she was 17 and sent it to a boyfriend. “It was me by myself. There was no one else with me. I was not having sex,” the controversial beauty queen told the Today show. "I sent it to my boyfriend at the time... ," she added. “I think now they call it 'sexting.'" She appeared on the Today show to talk about her book "Still Standing: The Untold Story of My Fight Against Gossip, Hate and Political Attacks." She said the emergence of the tape was just an attempt to silence her. [AP/Today]

-- Braxton kisses Trey Songz: Essence.com reports that Toni Braxton has split with her husband, Keri Lewis. The two have been together for eight years and have two children together. The couple recently attended a taping of the Soul Train Awards, where Toni kissed Trey Songz on stage. And, it wasn't no baby kiss on the lips. This was a smooch. It was such a nice smooch to spark rumors that it'sone of the top reasons Toni and her husband parted. The Soul Train Awards are set to air on BET Nov. 29. Wonder if producers will cut the kiss? [BET]

-- 'Twilight' tickets: Couldn't get tickets for the "Twilight: New Moon" midnight premiere? If you hurry, you can snag 'em for the movie's early run. Fandango opened up online sales today for "New Moon" through at least the movie's first week. Plus, some buyers will get the Air Mail remix of Anya Marina's song "Satellite Heart" from the "New Moon" soundtrack. The movie opens in theaters Nov. 20. Buy "Twilight: New Moon" tickets now.  [Zap2It]

-- Morrissey hit with bottle: Former Smiths frontman Morrissey, 50, stormed off stage Sunday after being hit in the eye with a bottle while performing in Liverpool. During his second song, he stepped to the front of the stage to shake the hands of fans when a plastic bottle of beer was thrown at him. Morrissey stood up, said "Good Bye" and walked off stage. He did not return. Cube says: Fans should have taken out the dude who threw the bottle. Watch him walk off in the video below. [Daily Mail]

-- Youngest poker champ: A 21-year-old Michigan poker professional who chose cards over college won the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas early Tuesday, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament in its 40-year history. [Yahoo!]

-- Letterman's accused blackmailer: A lawyer for the TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman plans to ask a judge to dismiss an extortion case that prompted the late-night comic to acknowledge affairs with staffers. Robert J. "Joe" Halderman is due in a Manhattan court today. [AP]

-- 'Dancing with the Stars' scores: Grammy winner Mya 30, was the top scorer Monday on the hit ABC show. She finished a point away from perfect, earning 59 points out of 60 for her two dances and beating fellow competitors Donny Osmond, Kelly Osbourne, Aaron Carter and Joanna Krupa for the top spot on the judges' leaderboard. Krupa is in second place with 52 points. Osbourne follows with 51, while Osmond and Carter are tied with 50 each. [AP]

-- MJ's dad wants more $$: Michael Jackson's father is making accusations of fraud against the administrators of the singer's will as he intensifies his campaign to get money from his son's estate. Joseph Jackson's attorney, Brian Oxman, filed a blizzard of documents in court late Monday claiming that the singer believed his old friends John Branca and John McClain had defrauded him. vAttorney Howard Weitzman, who represents the executors, said the father's claims were too outrageous to be worthy of comment. [AP]

-- Can Swift make history at the CMAs? Is Taylor Swift set to become the youngest-ever Entertainer of the Year? CMT's Katie Cook previews the top prize at the Country Music Awards. Watch: [AP]

-- ShowBiz Minute: Michael Jackson's father makes accusations of fraud against administrators of singer's will; James Woods sues Kent Hospital in Warwick; Rihanna honored by Glamour Magazine. [AP]

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100 Britney fans leave show; Comedian jailed

--  Fans criticize lip-synching: On Friday, about 100 angry fans reportedly stormed out of Britney's concert at the Burswood Dome in the Western Australia city of Perth, saying they were disappointed by the lackluster performance and Spears's lip-synching during her two-hour show. [People]

-- Jailed Katt: Comedian Katt Williams has been jailed in Georgia on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing. Williams' real name is Micah Williams. Details are fuzzy. He's known for his appearances on BET and HBO, including an HBO special, "Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Part 1," which was shot in Atlanta. He also had roles in the movies "Friday After Next" and "Norbit." [AP]

-- Leave Sandra alone: Jesse James is a little upset with his former wife, porn star Janine Lindemulder for suggesting on "Good Morning America" that his now wife Sandra Bullock is trying to "take away my daughter." For that transgression, James pulled his lawyer into the public ring to talk to People. He basically said, "Sandy isn't a part of this courtroom brawl, lady!" [People]

-- 'Twilight' lawsuit: The production company for the "Twilight" series is suing Beckett Media for a Twilight-themed magazine that used images without permission. Summit Entertainment reports they sent Beckett a cease and desist letter for Beckett's "Twilight Fanzine." [TMZ]

-- Swift monologue: Taylor Swift had fun during this weekend's "Saturday Night Live," where she took out her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas and Kanye in her opening "Monologue Song (La La La)." It seems the sweetheart of country music surprised everyone with her versatility and sense of humor throughout the show. Watch her monologue: [MSN]

-- 'Idol' gab: Seems like it's about time to start ramping up for "American Idol" season 9. Randy Jackson talked to Yahoo!'s Reality Rocks blogger about the upcoming season. Watch the 10-minute video. [Yahoo!]

-- Box-office tops: Jim Carrey's Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on "A Christmas Carol," which took in $31 million to open as the weekend's top movie. Surprisingly, "Michael Jackson's This Is It" took second place in the weekend box-office round up. And, Mal Vincent must not have been off the mark with his not-so-hot review of "The Fourth Kind." It came in fourth place for the weekend. [AP]

'Real World' D.C.  auditions: Hundreds of Real World wannabes from Washington headed to the Town Tavern in Washington, D.C. Saturday to try to be a housemate on the next Real World ... wherever it will be filmed. [Politico]

-- ShowBiz Minute: Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend; HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' coming to basic cable; TV star Rachael Ray helps reeling Ohio town. [AP]

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Rihanna recounts horror; Oprah pulls Bebe off show

-- More of Rihanna's story: Rihanna on this morning described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes." "There was no person when I looked at him," the 21-year-old singer recalled during the second installment of an interview airing on ABC's "Good Morning America." "He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank."  Brown, 20, will recount his perspective in an interview to air Friday on MTV.

P.S. Rihanna's interview coincides with the debut of her new single, "Russian Roulette," from her upcoming album, "Rated R." More of the ABC interview will be included in Friday evening's news magazine "20/20." [AP]

-- 'Bout time, OPRAH: Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved. [AP]

-- Fake suicide on 'The Office': Some suicide prevention groups aren't laughing over a scene in "The Office" where Steve Carell's character tries to scare young children by struggling in a hangman's noose. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and other mental health organizations say NBC and other entertainers should stop using suicide as a punchline. They worry that depiction of a method of suicide might encourage mentally ill people to take their own lives. "We try not to be zealots about this," said Robert Gebbia, the foundation's executive director. "But this one ... kind of crossed the line." [AP]

-- Carrie is in loooove: Carrie Underwood may sing about heartbreak, but in real life she's found love with boyfriend Mike Fisher, giving the hockey player a shout-out on the liner notes of her new CD, "Play On." [People]

-- Elton is all better: Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. The singer's spokesman Gary Farrow says John was at home Friday and was feeling fine. He left the hospital early Thursday.[AP]

-- Jim Carrey's new site: Some people are really digging Jim Carrey's new personal Website, which has relaunched just in time for the remake of "A Christmas Carol," which The Virginian-Pilot's one and only movie critic Mal Vincent reviewed today. Go check it out. [Via PopWatch]

-- What's funnier? Conan O'Brien's apology to Levi Johnston or William Shatner's reading of Levi's real Twitter posts. [Via TMZ]

-- Oh... The Yankees - Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter - were on David Letterman. Do I care? Just feel the need for balance between late-night shows... for once. [via HuffPo]

-- ShowBiz Minute: Beyonce wins big at the MTV Europe Music Awards; Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas; Elton John getting better and resuming tour dates after illness. [AP]

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