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Derek Hough Blames Busy Careers for Julianne and Chuck's Split
Originally posted 11/20/2009 03:10PM
If big brothers excel at one thing, it's protecting their little sisters. But Dancing with the Stars pro Derek Hough says his sister, Julianne Hough, is doing just fine after her breakup with Chuck Wicks.
"She's 21 years old and her career is skyrocketing right now and it's tough to sustain a relationship, especially with somebody who's so much older than her," Derek, 24, told PEOPLE Thursday at Diddy's 40th birthday bash at New York's Plaza Hotel.
As for how Julianne, 21, and Wicks, 30, are each handling the split, Derek says, "They're both good. He's a great guy – he's cool."
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One Dead in Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash
Originally posted 11/20/2009 11:30AM
A tour bus transporting Miley Cyrus's crew was involved in a deadly crash outside Richmond, Va., on Friday.
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POLL: Who Could Possibly Succeed Oprah?
Originally posted 11/20/2009 01:55PM
She may not have been the first, but without a doubt Oprah Winfrey is the most influential talk-show host in TV history. Even her announcement that she's bringing her 25-year tenure to a close is causing talk – and lots of it.
Yet as tough an act as she will be to follow, the show must go on, which begs the question: Okay, now who?
If the decision were up to you, from this pool of potential new hosts – ranging from neophytes to those who are shopping around shows to those who already have established their places chatting before live audiences – who might best fill Oprah's shoes?
Permalink | Filed Under: TV NewsOprah Winfrey
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How Does Brittny Gastineau Ward Off Jealousy? Diamonds, of Course!
Originally posted 11/20/2009 12:40PM
"The diamond evil eye in 18 karat gold is our main thing,” she told PEOPLE. "It’s designed to protect you"
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Oprah Winfrey: 'It's Time to Say Goodbye'
Originally posted 11/20/2009 12:35PM
Oprah Winfrey has made it official: In a tearful announcement at the end of her show in Chicago on Friday, she confirmed that The Oprah Winfrey Show will end in September 2011.
"After much prayer and careful thought, I decided that next season, season 25 will be the last season," Winfrey told audience members. "I love this show. … This show has been my life and I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye."
Winfrey, 55, thanked her viewers for their support over the years. "These years with you, our viewers, have enriched my life beyond all measure," she said. "We've grown together. You've raised your families, had your children. And left a spot for me in the mornings or the afternoons. … I want you all to know my relationship with you is one that I hold very dear."
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Taylor and Kristen: BFFs Onscreen and Off
Originally posted 11/20/2009 12:05PM
In The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart's characters are best friends – and almost more.
In real life, the two costars are as close as their onscreen counterparts. "We have a similar relationship to Jacob and Bella's," Lautner, 17, said Thursday at the Cinema Society and D&G screening in New York City. "We were very open and honest with each other. So it definitely made [filming] a lot easier."
So what does Lauter, who has been romantically linked to country star Taylor Swift, look for in a woman? "It's pretty simple," says the heartthrob. "Somebody who can be themselves and not put on a show."
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Rihanna: There Are 'Constant Reminders' of Chris Brown
Originally posted 11/20/2009 11:00AM
Despite their troubled past, Rihanna still has moments of missing her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.
"There are a lot of ... places that we've been to together, music, different things that come up that are reminders of your ex," the singer, 21, tells the Atlanta radio station Q100. "When [his music] comes on the radio, I don't ... turn it off. I like his music."
She adds: "I've gotten over it, but there are definitely constant reminders ... songs that were our favorite songs, or hit songs."
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Real Housewives: Bye Bye, Jeana! Hello, Alexis!
Originally posted 11/20/2009 10:45AM
One Housewife hangs up her hat while another steps into the spotlight
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4 Years Ago: Taylor Lautner Was 'Undateable!'
Originally posted 10/13/2009 05:00PM
The New Moon hottie gives the number one reason why he won't ask a girl out
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Friends React to Oprah Winfrey's Decision to End Show
Originally posted 11/20/2009 08:00AM
As the realization sinks in that, after a quarter of a century, Oprah Winfrey will be ending her syndicated talk show Sept. 9, 2011 – a decision she intends to explain on her program Friday – rivals, admirers and industry analysts are chiming in with their reactions.
As with most things Oprah, there's admiration mixed with a sense of awe.
Martha Stewart, attending Diddy's 40th birthday bash at New York's Plaza Hotel Thursday night (the news about Winfrey had broken late that afternoon), pointed out that Oprah was not retiring.
"She'll do another show," said the domestic diva, 68. "She's evolving. She's fabulous."
Permalink | Filed Under: TV News, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Ellen DeGeneres, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey
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