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Tweens Would Rather Hang with Taylor than Rob | Taylor Lautner

Tweens Would Rather Hang with Taylor than Rob

Originally posted 10/30/2009 06:30AM

Bella Swan may have given her heart to Edward Cullen, but it seems Twilight fans would've picked Jacob Black!

In AOL's Just So You Know Awards – an online poll in which the site's tween and teen readers voted for their favorite stars – New Moon's resident werewolf, Taylor Lautner, beat out immortal vampire Robert Pattinson by nabbing 56 percent of the votes in the categories of favorite male movie star and cool guy you'd like to hang out with.

The Twilight Saga's leading lady, Kristen Stewart, also proved a fan favorite, besting Harry Potter's Emma Watson and Transformers star Megan Fox to be named favorite female movie star.

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Britney Spears Settles Lawsuit with Paparazzi | Britney Spears

Britney Spears Settles Lawsuit with Paparazzi

Originally posted 10/21/2009 02:00PM

Britney Spears has settled a lawsuit with a photographer who claimed she ran over his foot in 2007.

On Monday, a notice of settlement was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, and while the terms of the agreement have not been released, the photographer, Ricardo Mendoza, had originally sought more than $200,000.

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Britney Spears Buys a Parakeet

Britney Spears Buys a Parakeet

Originally posted 10/01/2009 04:10PM

Britney Spears had quite the busy week.

After wrapping up the North American leg of her tour with two concerts in Las Vegas over the weekend, the singer debuted her new single, "3," on radio station Z100 Tuesday morning.

But that wasn't enough excitement for her: On Wednesday, Spears purchased a pet parakeet.


During a trip to the California Pet Center near Calabasas, Calif., the singer decided to procure a pet. "Britney had just picked up some dog food when she spotted the parakeets and decided to buy one," an eyewitness tells PEOPLEPets.com. "She settled on a yellow parakeet and bought a big, white cage and several toys for the bird."

For the full story, visit PEOPLEPets.com

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Britney Spears's Latest Single Released | Britney Spears

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Britney Spears's Latest Single Released

Originally posted 09/29/2009 07:40AM

Britney Spears's new single "3" is No. 1 off of her upcoming album, The Singles Collection.

The song had its premiere airing on the radio station Z100 Tuesday morning.

To listen to "3", click here.


Jive Records is releasing the album to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut on the music scene. Spears, 27. has had five albums debut No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100, and 23 Top 40 hits. This past weekend she wrapped up the U.S. leg of her Circus tour, which will resume Down Under in November.

The Singles Collection contains all 29 of the pop star's singles.

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Britney Spears Wraps Circus Tour in U.S.

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Britney Spears Wraps Circus Tour in U.S.

Originally posted 09/28/2009 06:30AM

After nearly seven months, the American leg of Britney Spears's Circus tour came to a close Sunday in Las Vegas.

"Hey Vegas, how y'all feeling?" the headliner, 27, asked the crowd in one of the only times that she spoke during the 90-minute show at Mandalay Bay also attended by Lance Bass and Barry Manilow.

Bass didn't stay in his seat for the entire show, though: He was given a brief lap dance by Spears during the song "Breathe on Me," in which an audience member is invited on stage. Bass was seen singing as Spears smiled at him during the sexually charged choreography.

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VIDEO: Kathy Griffin Skewers Celeb Memoirs

Originally posted 09/09/2009 09:30AM



Kathy Griffin just published her memoir Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin – but apparently the literary bug is still biting!

During a recent visit to PEOPLE.com, the comedian shared how she prepared for her dishy first book – she read lots of other celebrity autobiographies, it turns out – and offered some advice for stars who haven't quite devised the perfect titles for their own memoirs. Watch as Griffin recommends (humorous) titles for the tomes stars like the Jonas Brothers, Jon & Kate Gosselin and Lindsay Lohan have yet to write.


Then check back with PEOPLE TV on Sept. 18 for more from Griffin about writing her first book – including her mother's review!
– Brian Orloff

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Britney and Russell Brand Play Head Games in VMA Promo

Originally posted 08/26/2009 12:35PM



In a new promo for MTV's Video Music Awards, set for Sept. 13 in New York City, Britney Spears wishes for a personal invite from Russell Brand, who is hosting for the second year in a row.

Standing by a pool in a white bikini and a black sun hat, Spears says in a voiceover, "I wonder if he'll invite me. I mean, I can obviously get an invite, but it would be nice for Russell to invite me personally now that we're friends and all."

Meanwhile, Brand has VMA jitters of his own. "I hope I didn't balls it up with her last time," he says. "Some of those things I said could have been construed as offensive. I hope she don't think ill of me."

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Britney Spears & Jason Trawick: Keeping It Casual

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Britney Spears and Jason Trawick: Keeping Their Relationship Casual

Originally posted 08/19/2009 01:45PM

Britney Spears made a splash by reading the Top 10 list on The Late Show with David Letterman in her bikini Tuesday – but in her personal life, the pop singer is keeping things breezy with her beau, agent Jason Trawick.

"Things are fine – they still maintain a great working relationship and he's in her life as a great friend as he's always been," a close source tells PEOPLE.

Contrary to recent reports that the two ended their romance, the pair continue their relationship, according to the source. "Jason did not break up with Britney. That's totally false."

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Britney Spears Does Top 10 List on Letterman

Originally posted 08/18/2009 07:00PM


And the No. 1 reason to read this story ... Britney Spears in a bikini!

The pop star stripped down to a little black bathing suit and tucked a red hibiscus in her hair to deliver the Top 10 list Tuesday night in her return to The Late Show with David Letterman.

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Britney Spears to Present Letterman's Top 10 List

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Britney Spears to Present Letterman's Top 10 List

Originally posted 08/18/2009 12:55PM

Britney Spears hasn't appeared on The Late Show in nearly three years, but Tuesday she'll deliver one of the show's classic bits: the Top 10 list.

Spears last appeared on David Letterman's show when she made a surprise cameo in November 2006. The singer, who recently finished the European leg of her Circus tour, begins another string of concerts in America on Aug. 20.
– Bob Meadows