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Tiger Returns, Paula’s Star Search, Sheen’s Plead, & More…

March 16th, 2010

Here’s the Scoop….

Here’s wishing everyone a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day!!

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Tiger Woods Announces Return to Golf…

After four months embroiled in a sex scandal, Tiger announced
Tuesday that he will play at the Masters tournament in Augusta,
Georgia on April 8, on the course where he savored his first
big victory as a professional back in 1997.

“The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this
tournament with great respect,” Tiger said in a statement.
“Aftera long and necessary time away from the game, I feel
like I’m ready to start my season at Augusta.”

He added: “The major championships have always been a special
focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is
where I need to be, even though it’s been a while since I last
played.”

Tiger has won the Masters four times overall, but has not played
in a competitive event since the JBWere Masters in Australia in
mid-November. Later that month, he crashed his car outside his
Florida home after a fight with his wife Elin. It soon emerged
that Tiger had engaged in a pattern of chronic infidelity with a
number of women.

After disappearing from the public eye when scandal exploded,
Tiger was reportedly treated for sex addiction, resurfaced in
February and made a public apology.

The future of his marriage is unclear, but in his February
statement, he said his true contrition toward his wife “will
not come in the form of words, but my behavior over time.”

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Jolie-Funded School in Afghanistan -  Opens Its Doors…

Thanks to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie, a new
primary school for girls in Tangi, Afghanistan is ready to
welcome 800 students.

Following a 2008 visit to a refugee settlement in Afghanistan’s
eastern Nangarhar province, Angelina donated $75,000 toward the
school’s construction; the facility features eight classrooms,
a well and eight latrines, and is set to begin classes next
Monday, when their school year begins.

Although UNICEF built classrooms in the area accommodating 1300
students two years ago, many parents hesitated, for cultural
reasons, to send their daughters to a school also used by boys.

A 14-year-old girl named Laila (her family returned from Pakistan
in 2008) expressed her excitement about the new school. “I always
had hopes and dreams of going to school,” she said, adding that
“the hope to become a qualified teacher has revived in me.”

Laila’s father, Ustad, a former teacher, enthused at the opening
ceremony, “This is what we needed here and I believe there is a
need for every community if we want to build the future of our
country, to build schools and get education.”

Igbal Azizi, head of the region’s provincial education, stressed
the importance of Angelina’s gift. Tangi girls, he said
“otherwise would have been deprived of education.”

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? ? ? ? GUESS WHO ? ? ? ?

This singer/actress has a back-up plan if she fails to settle down
and have a baby by the age of 40, she’ll have kids with her gay
best friend and hairdresser…

Answer Below

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Paula Abdul Headed to ‘Star Search’ Remake…

Paula Abdul’s job search may be over.

The former American Idol judge is “finalizing a deal” to star in
an updated version of Star Search, the 1980s-era talent
competition hosted by the late Ed McMahon.

Slated for summer 2010, the Star Search reboot is said to feature
Paula serving as a combination judge and host, although details
are still being worked out.

Following Paula’s departure from American Idol last year, rumors
suggested that the star was headed for Dancing With the Stars as
well as American Idol pal Simon Cowell’s upcoming X Factor show.

Unlike American Idol, the original Star Search (Arsenio Hall
starred in an attempted CBS remake that was cancelled during the
2003-2004 season) wasn’t just for singers: actors, comedians and
even models vied to win the talent contest. Alums of the
syndicated show included Britney Spears.

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Charlie Sheen Pleads Not Guilty in Wife Assault Case…

Charlie Sheen pled not guilty in an Aspen, Colo. court on Monday
for allegedly attacking his wife Brooke Sheen.

Charlie has been charged with felony menacing, third degree
assault and criminal mischief for the Christmas Day incident with
Brooke; according to a police affidavit, Charlie held a knife to
Brooke’s throat and threatened to kill her.

His trial is scheduled to begin July 21. If Charlie is convicted,
he could serve one to three years in prison.

In the meantime, Charlie will go back to work filming his CBS sitcom
Two and a Half Men on Tuesday, his rep told reporters outside the
court. He checked out of an undisclosed rehab facility early last
week (his rep said he had admitted himself for “preventative
measures”).

In early February, Brooke’s attorney Yale Galanter said that she
“would like the charges to be dismissed and the case to be over.”
After checking out of Malibu’s The Canyon rehab facility last month,
Brooke is currently being treated at home for addictions to alcohol
and drugs, including crack cocain.

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LOOSE LIPS: “You’ve got on two diamond earrings. You’re obviously
not broke.” – Nancy Grace, to Jon Gosselin on The Insider.

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This singer/actress has a back-up plan if she fails to settle down
and have a baby by the age of 40, she’ll have kids with her gay
best friend and hairdresser…

It’s Jessica Simpson…

She admits her maternal instincts have gone into overdrive since
becoming an aunt to nephew Bronx Mowgli – her sister Ashlee
Simpson’s now 16-month-old son with rocker Pete Wentz.

Jessica has yet to find lasting love following her 2006 split from
ex-husband Nick Lachey, but the blonde beauty, who turns 30 in July,
is refusing to let her single status halt her plans for children.

Jessica reveals she is willing to start a family with Paves if all
else fails, and the openly gay stylist has agreed to father her
babies.

She says, “I can’t wait to have kids… Honestly, if I don’t have
kids by the time I’m 40, my best friend Ken Paves and I are going
to have children. Why not?”

But Ken admits he isn’t as patient as his best pal, because he
wants to be a dad before he hits the milestone.

He adds, “I’m ready now! I’ve been trying to convince her to do it
before I turn 40, which is two years.”

Schwimmer Engaged, Beckham Injured, Peter Remembered, & More…

March 15th, 2010

Here’s the Scoop….

Peter Graves, who starred in TV’s Mission Impossible, and later
spoofed his persona in the Airplane comedies, died in Los
Angeles on Sunday. He was 83.

Peter died of an apparent heart attack outside his Los Angeles
home, publicist Sandy Brokaw said. He had just returned from
having brunch with his family when he collapsed, Sandy said.
Although one of his daughters administered CPR, she was not
able to revive him.

Peter’s most famous role is perhaps that of Jim Phelps, who
led a group of special agents who undertook dangerous and
seemingly impossible missions in the long-running TV series
Mission: Impossible. Younger audiences may remember him best
as the wacky pilot in the 1980 comedy Airplane and Airplane
II: The Sequel.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Graves, who he met in college,
and three daughters, Amanda Lee Graves, Claudia King Graves and
Kelly Jean Graves.

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David Schwimmer Is Engaged…

David Schwimmer and Zoe Buckman are more than just Friends: The
couple have announced they’ll soon be husband and wife.

David and Zoe are engaged, his rep confirmed.

David, who shot to fame playing Dr. Ross Gellar on Friends,
reportedly met Buckman, a photographer, while he was in London
directing the 2007 flick Run Fatboy Run.

This will be the first marriage for both David and Zoe.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Hewitt & Kennedy Spilt…

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy have split, but the Ghost
Whisperer costars are saving the drama for the small screen.

A source close to the couple insists there was no infidelity or
other smoking gun behind their breakup, and says it was a mutual
decision by two people who remain friends.

“It wasn’t contentious,” the source says. “It had kind of just
run its course … They just sort of looked at each other and
said, ‘We like each other and we make each other laugh, but this
isn’t for the long-term.’ ”

Hectic schedules may have also contributed to the split. In
addition to starring in and producing Ghost Whisperer, Jennifer
is preparing for an upcoming Lifetime movie, and getting ready
for a tour to promote her first book, The Day I Shot Cupid, due
out March 23. In the book, Jennifer quite fittingly, offers
advice on relationships, love and weathering.

“She’s working constantly, and Jamie’s working on the show and
touring [with his stand-up comedy act],” says the source. “It
just isn’t conducive to a relationship.”

Still, the source says the former couple’s on-set relationship
remains drama free and professional.

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David Beckham Sidelined by Injury…

David Beckham’s fourth World Cup dreams are done.

David, who has been playing in Italy for AC Milan to improve his
chances of making the international team, suffered an agonizing
injury Sunday and collapsed in the final minutes of Milan’s match
with Chievo.

According to the BBC, AC Milan coach Leonardo told reporters,
“David’s injury makes us feel terrible. He understood immediately
that he had torn his [left] Achilles tendon.”

He is seeing a specialist in Finland Monday to assess the damage
and he will likely have an operation either then or Tuesday, he
spokesman says. His wife Victoria is jetting out of Los Angeles
later Monday tobe with him.

“He is understandably upset but wants to thank everyone who has
sent message of support. He hopes to make a swift recovery,” his
rep, Simon Oliveira, says.

David, who has played in three previous World Cups, will be out
for at least three months, and a recovery in time to participate
in this year’s tournament in South Africa is unlikely.

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? ? ? ? GUESS WHO ? ? ? ?

This actress quietly decided to return to work by starring in the
upcoming film The Last Song…

Answer Below

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Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes Split…

The nearly seven-year marriage of Kate Winslet and director Sam
Mendes is coming to an end.

“Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier
this year,” their lawyers say in a statement. “The split is
entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement. Both parties are
fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children.”

Kate and Sam were married in 2003. They have a son, Joe, 6. Kate
also has a daughter, Mia, 9, from her first marriage to Jim
Threapleton.

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Demi Lovato Confirms She’s Dating Joe Jonas…

It’s like the happy ending to a Disney movie: A smitten-sounding
Demi Lovato revealed Friday that she is indeed dating Joe Jonas.

During an interview with Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush on his
radio program, The Billy Bush Show, the host asked Demi if she’d
ever dated any of the Jonas Brothers, “Umm, maybe,” she said.

“Which one? Joe?” asked Bush, to which Demi said, “Yeah. He’s
actually… he’s my best friend.”

Pressing for clarification, Bush said, “So you guys went from
boyfriend-girlfriend to best friends?”

“No kind of the opposite,” Demi explained.

“Oh? So you’re dating him now?” asked Bush.

“Umm, yeah he is my best friend and he is incredible,” Demi
finally confessed.

Demi described Joe as a “complete gentleman,” who “treats me to
the most amazing places.”

Demi first met Joe on the set of Camp Rock in 2007 and toured
with the Jonas Brothers the following year. The pair have long
been rumored to be a couple, which Demi had previously denied.
The pair recently filmed a video for their duet “Make A Wave.”

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Pratt Leaves The Hills to Fight Cyber Crime…

Spencer Pratt made his name as the guy audiences loved to hate on
The Hills, but now says he’s leaving the show to take his career
in a totally new and unexpected direction.

“In the last few months I have discovered a new passion and new
purpose to my life,” Spencer says. “With this in mind, I have
decided to take a break from my obligations to MTV’s The Hills
and discontinue filming any more episodes for this current season.”

Currently studying software engineering with a focus on encryption
at USC, Spencer says he’s headed to work for American Defense
Enterprises in their cyber security division.

“Upon learning of President Obama’s declaration that the ‘cyber
threat is one of the most serious economic and national security
challenges we face as a nation,’ I have decided to refocus my
energy and devote my full resources to helping America face this
and other unprecedented challenges,” he says.

“With that being said, I am saddened to take this break from
filmingMTV’s The Hills. At this time, however I feel I would not
be honoringmy country or myself if I were to continue this
endeavor when I have the opportunity and the ability to assist
our nation against these prevalent threats.”

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LOOSE LIPS: “You try to pretend like you’re paying attention to
your family, but in the meantime, you’re like “Grandma, can you
pass the gravy? I’M OPEN!”– Ray Romano, on the challenges of
watching football during holiday meals.

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This actress quietly decided to return to work by starring in the
upcoming film The Last Song…

It’s Kelly Preston…

She made the decision “because Miley Cyrus asked me herself to
play her mom,” Kelly says. “I was really moved. It was the perfect
movie to sort of get my feet wet.”

As they filmed the Nicholas Sparks drama in Tybee Island, Ga., last
summer, “Julie Anne [Robinson, the director], Adam [Shankman, the
producer] and Miley took such great care of me,” says Kelly, who
brought her daughter Ella Bleu, 9, along for the trip. “They were
wonderful with my schedule. I just worked a little bit.”

But she spent a lot of time bonding with Miley off screen. “We’ve
been friends for awhile,” Miley said in January. “We got even
closer on this movie so it was cool to spend the summer with people
you really like.”