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	Yahoo! News: Entertainment News Updated : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:38 GMT Fashion's latest fixation: 3D (The Newsroom) The Newsroom - Burberry has become the premiere brand to break through fashion week's fourth wall this season by staging the world's first-ever global 3D fashion show. (To note, the British fashion brand wasn't the only one to engage with the technology conceived more than half-a-century ago: Los Angeles tailored menswear label Native Son's New York Fashion Week presentation included a multi-dimensional video that required 3D glasses for viewing.) Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:49:17 GMT DMX back in jail for alleged probation violation (AP) AP - Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:57:22 GMT Disney sets March 19 deadline for Miramax bids (Reuters) Reuters - Hollywood's dealmakers have a busy couple of weeks ahead of them. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:53:58 GMT Phantom sequel a "shadow of the original" (Reuters) Reuters - Comparisons with the original were inevitable when Andrew Lloyd Webber decided to write a sequel to his record-breaking musical "Phantom of the Opera." Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:48:27 GMT Review: `Green Zone' is a failure of intelligence (AP) AP - All the war-zone authenticity in the Arab world cannot salvage the silly Hollywood plot at the heart of "Green Zone," Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass' first collaboration outside the Jason Bourne realm. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:04:01 GMT Osmonds return to stage after death of Marie's son (AP) AP - Marie Osmond told a Las Vegas Strip audience as she returned to the stage less than two weeks after her son's apparent suicide that she has relied on her spirituality to cope with his death Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:38 GMT Chanel's Fake Fur Ice Maidens (Fashion Wire Daily) Fashion Wire Daily - One season after staging a Chanel runway show in a reconstructed Normandy farm, the house's designer Karl Lagerfeld presented its latest collection Tuesday, March 9, in Paris, in the midst of a custom-built iceberg, literally imported from Scandinavia. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:50:00 GMT Robert De Niro set to play Vince Lombardi in movie (AP) AP - Robert De Niro is set to play Vince Lombardi in an upcoming movie. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:03 GMT Osmonds return to stage after death of Marie's son (AP) AP - Marie Osmond told a Las Vegas Strip audience as she returned to the stage less than two weeks after her son's apparent suicide that she has relied on her spirituality to cope with his death Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:38 GMT Letterman: Case against producer handled properly (AP) AP - From the start, David Letterman made sure the story of a $2 million shakedown attempt over his sex life was one he narrated himself. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:52:30 GMT Add Data Feed Content to Your Website Amazon RSS
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Gerard Butler and Madonna: What really happened during their Oscar late-night? Then, Oscar winner Mo'Nique's "Insider" confessions? Plus, Niecy Nash's first on-camera "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsal. Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight for these stories and more! [Read full story on The Insider]

Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:03:00 GMT

'American Idol''s Top 16 Women Compete To Make it One More Week
As Randy Jackson would say, "Check this out." "American Idol" opened Tuesday night with Ellen DeGeneres sitting in Simon Cowell's lap whispering sweet nothings in his ear. Were they trying to put the kibosh on the rumors that they don't get along? It wasn't clear, but it was a fun way to add fuel to the fire. Then the talent portion of the night was launched with Katie Stevens performing a song by the first "American Idol" -- Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway." Randy Jackson wasn't blown away. He said, "I think Kelly Clarkson is one of the best contestants we have ever had. This paled in comparison. It was like karaoke." Ellen was kinder, saying, "You took our note and sang a young song. I think it was a great song choice. You have a great voice. I didn't feel the words. I didn't feel you breaking away." Kara DioGuardi commented, "You have a great radio voice. I can hear you. What is going on this year is we have people who really know themselves and people who don't. You don't really know who you are as an artist. You will get it, but the singing needed to be perfect tonight to stand out." Simon concurred with Kara, adding, "I think this is confusing to you. To be fair, you took the advice. I think your issue is you haven't worked out what kind of artist you want to be. The problem is the second half of the song didn't go as it should have. You sucked the energy out of it. I have to give you 10 out of 10 for trying." In a tribute to her father, who taught her how to sing, Siobhan Magnus performed "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals. Randy complimented, "You know I am a fan. You come out every week and surprise us. I love what you do, because you take every risk. We give you advice. I don't think you listen to us. Keep doing it because it is hot." Ellen told her, "You are why I love music -- because it is supposed to move you. I was captivated. I love what you did with the song. You made it current." Kara pointed out, "I loved the a cappella vibe at the front. That was a brilliant choice. The thing about you is you are so unique and different. Week to week, I am surprised by you. You are doing great." Simon wasn't as big a fan. "If this was the first time I had seen you, I would have doubts," he said. "You didn't do anything different with the song. I was under-impressed. You did better last week. You didn't have a moment like last week." Brandi Carlile's "The Story" was Lacey Brown's song choice. Randy declared, "What is cool about this is it is a little sleepy. It is your best performance to me in a long time. I forgot you had that break in your voice. It was very cool." Ellen concurred, adding, "That sounded like something that was written for you. You had a distinctive voice." Kara said, "Performances like this are why you got here. This is the kind of record you need to be doing. It was a brilliant choice and you are back on your path." Simon didn't love the song, but felt Lacey sang it really well. He told her, "Where you are very good is you know where the cameras are and where to look. Still for me, I haven't heard the right song connection yet." Katelyn Epperly channeled her inner Carole King with "I Feel the Earth Move." Randy said, "I like that you did the Carole King hair and played the Wurlitzer. I didn't feel the right vibe. You sang it fine; a little boring." Ellen pointed out, "As Simon said, we are getting down to the Top 12. I don't know if that song was the one to wow people with. I don't know that it will make people pick up and dial. It just wasn't enough." Kara said, "I didn't feel you were competing. I felt you were going through the motions. Carole King is someone who is in the zone. I felt you had it more last week." Simon started with the positive, saying, "I like your hair. On the down side, it was like request night on a Friday night at a restaurant. On what is arguably the most important night of your career, you picked a simple song and didn't do anything special with it. This may have been a mistake for you." Didi Benami selected Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon." Randy felt she was definitely a lot better than last week. He said, "I am not sure there was a wow moment in it. I don't know if that is the best you can do, but it was better." Ellen praised her: "What I love is that you were torn apart last week and you get back here and you are smiling and singing. I like what you did with it." Kara complimented her, saying, "One of my favorite moments of the show so far this season. When I saw you were picking that song, I thought you were out of your mind. Song choice is important, but sometimes you can surprise us by what you bring to a song. I have to congratulate you." Simon agreed with Kara, saying, "I thought that was head and shoulders above anything else we have heard tonight. For the first time since the live shows, you proved that you are an artist. The 'wow moment' was the whole performance." Paige Miles went with "Smile," the classic song composed by Charlie Chaplin. Randy gave her a thumbs down, saying, "That is one of my favorite songs. It just didn't work. The song was way too big for you. The melody is important. Then it turned into a bossa nova. It just went completely flat and didn't work at all." Ellen pointed out, "That song is supposed to be inspiring and uplifting. It was sad. We keep saying over and over that this is the time to shine. I don't think that was the right song to choose." Kara agreed that it was the wrong song choice, while Simon added, "It was a horrible choice. The arrangement was bad. It is such a shame because you had so much potential because you have such a great voice, but you have no idea what kind of artist you should be. I think this could be the end of the road." Crystal Bowersox went bluesy with Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason." Randy raved, "This is what the show is about for me. Love that; love you; love the honesty. I am a fan. That was hot." Ellen admitted, "I need new adjectives for you. I am tired of saying you are amazing. Best performance of the night." Kara said, "This is what we talk about when we say people know who they are. You know and you know what to do. That was a great song choice. It was more contemporary. Now, I am starting to see what the record is you would be making." Simon commented, "You are one million billion percent going to be in the Top 12 next week. Definitely, the most improved. What you have now is confidence. Right now, you are the one everyone has to beat. It is yours to lose." Lilly Scott closed the night with her version of Patsy Cline's "I Fall to Pieces." Randy told her, "I love the mandolin; I love the song; I love the original singer of that song. Well done." Ellen added, "Love your voice and your originality." Kara commented, "I don't know how you did it, but you made Patsy Cline feel current." Simon wrapped up the night's critiques saying, "What it didn't have, unfortunately, was the wow factor. It was quirky and cute and it plays into what you are all about. But that could have been a risky thing to do." Tune in to "American Idol" tomorrow night at 9 p.m. on FOX when the eight men from the Top 16 perform. [Read full story on The Insider]

Pictures: 'American Idol''s Top 16 Women Compete To Make it One More Week

Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:53:51 GMT

Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Ball Gown
First Lady Michelle Obama has given away the glamorous gown she wore last year to a number of balls commemorating President Barack Obama's inauguration. Mrs. Obama donated her one-shouldered, white dress by Jason Wu to the Smithsonian Institute. The gown will be displayed at the National Museum of American History as part of an exhibit showcasing gowns worn by first ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Mrs. Obama. "I am very honored and very humbled, but I have to say that I’m also a little embarrassed by all the fuss being made over my dress," the First Lady said while presenting her gown to the museum on Tuesday. "Like many of you, I’m not used to people wanting to put things I’ve worn on display." "But, at the same time, I truly recognize the significance of this day," she continued. "This gown –- and all of the items that we’ll see in this wonderful exhibit –- help us connect with a moment in history in a very real way." "When I look at my gown –- which I, in fact, have not seen since the day that I took it off –- memories of that moment truly come rushing back," she added. "I'll never forget the moment that I slipped on this beautiful gown. I remember how just luscious I felt as the President and I were announced onto the stage for the first of many dances. And I'll cherish that moment for the rest of my life." [Read full story on The Insider]

Pictures: The Obamas' First Inaugural Dance

Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:22:00 GMT

Niecy Nash on 'Dancing with the Stars': 'The Life of the Party'!
Practice, practice, practice! Our own Niecy Nash is working hard on the dance floor with pro partner Louis Van Amstel for her "Dancing with the Stars" debut March 22 on ABC, and she says, "I'm hurting in places I didn't know I had." The dancing couple is fine-tuning their cha-cha for their first dance, and Niecy jokes, "My feet feel like they're bleeding every day, but the other side of that is I get to get a delicious foot massage from my boo!" "I think when it comes to this season's cast, you're going to be the life of the party," Louis tells Niecy, adding, "The chemistry is no problem. ... When Niecy came through that door, I thought, 'Oh, I'm in heaven. It's all good.'" Watch "The Insider" for more with Niecy and "Dancing with the Stars"! [Read full story on The Insider]

Pictures: Niecy Nash on 'Dancing with the Stars': 'The Life of the Party'!

Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:04:00 GMT

Robert De Niro to Call the Plays from Sidelines as Vince Lombardi
Robert De Niro will become a cheese-head for 'Lombardi,' ESPN announced Tuesday. The biopic will focus on the years Vince Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers from the bottom of the pack in the NFL to winning the league championships. "Having an icon portray an icon on film is amazing…The results could be magical for NFL fans," said Ron Semiao, senior vice president, ESPN Films - Motion Pictures. Lombardi coached the Packers from 1959-1967, helping them to secure the Super Bowl I and II titles. Following his 1970 death at age 57, he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. "There are few actors who could accurately portray the fire, passion and grit of Lombardi and we’re thrilled to have Robert De Niro on our team," Charles Coplin, the NFL's vice president of programming, told ESPN. According to ESPN, the movie is aiming to touchdown in 2012 on the weekend between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl, where the Vince Lombardi Trophy is annually presented to the winning team. [Read full story on The Insider]