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    Michael Jackson rehearses for his planned shows in London at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 23, 2009

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    Michael Jackson rehearses for his planned shows in London at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 23, 2009

 
 

AEG President Says Michael Jackson Movie ‘This Is It’ Should Clear Company’s Name

Michael Jackson rehearses for his planned shows in London at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 23, 2009

September 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As dozens of buoyant Michael Jackson fans queued up in the Nokia Plaza to be among the first to see their idol’s last performance, others watching the scene expressed mixed emotions.

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Simon Cowell Explains Beatles Comment Was A Joke

The Beatles, Simon Cowell inset

September 11, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Simon Cowell has had to defend himself after the sarcastic Brit’s comments about the Beatles on CBS’ “The Early Show” got him into a bit of bother.

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Avril Lavigne To Make Things ‘Complicated’ For ‘American Idol’ Contestants

Avril Lavigne performs live in concert at the Riverbend Music Center on July 28, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio

September 02, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” hopefuls searching for the beaming smile of Paula Abdul at the judges’ table this week will be met with the emo scowl of Canadian pop-rocker Avril Lavigne!

Avril - and previously announced Katy Perry - will join “Idol” when it comes to Los Angeles this week for the final two days of auditions.

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Taylor Lautner On His Own (& Co-Stars) Dating Rumors

Taylor Lautner on the cover of Teen Vogue’s October issue

August 31, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Taylor Lautner’s life has dramatically changed since landing the role of Jacob Black in the “Twilight Saga,” some changes the actor welcomes – and others, he says he’ll never get used to.

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Kristin Chenoweth To Join ‘Idol’ Judges In Orlando

Kristin Chenoweth attends ‘An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth’ at The Paley Center for Media, NYC, April 16, 2009

August 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” is getting creative with their guest judges.

In the second time in under a week, the FOX reality competition has asked a star of Broadway – Kristin Chenoweth – to fill in at a regional audition, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

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Universal Studios Hollywood Reinvigorates ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ With Stage Show, Fresh Attractions

The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Universal Studios Hollywood.

August 26, 2009

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.

Auditions kicked off on Monday for the “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which is coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Southern California’s popular annual Halloween event, begins a 16-night run on Friday, October 2.

The show joins four new maze experiences, four new “scare zones,” new “Terror Tram” backlot experience, and new “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure” production, that represent the re-imagining of Halloween Horror Nights for 2009 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Neil Patrick Harris Joins ‘Idol’ Judges In Texas

Neil Patrick Harris looks to the future at the ‘Star Trek’ premiere in Hollywood

August 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

He may never have released a pop album, but that hasn’t stopped upcoming Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris from sitting on the “American Idol” judges’ table.

Access Hollywood has confirmed that the “How I Met Your Mother” star sat in with Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson on day two of the “Idol” auditions in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday.

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Joe Jonas Signs On For ‘Idol’ Judge Slot; Kelly Clarkson Approached

Joe Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, 2009

August 18, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Joe Jonas is joining “American Idol.”

A rep for the Jonas Brothers confirmed that the raven-haired singer has signed on to judge alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuard.

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Victoria Beckham Joins ‘Idol’ Judges In Boston, Travels Commercial

Victoria Beckham steps out in London, July 2009

August 13, 2009

BOSTON, Mass.

Victoria Beckham is back on the road with “American Idol.”

Last week, a rep for the former Spice Girl confirmed she was set to appear on one episode of the upcoming ninth season of “Idol,” when she filled in a chair left vacant by Paula Abdul at the Denver auditions. On Wednesday, however, Posh was spotted getting on a plane to Boston, Mass., where the next series of “Idol” auditions are being shot.

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