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Who Is People's Sexiest Man Alive 2009?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:31:00 PST

We're likely about two weeks away from learning the identity of the Sexiest Man Alive, as chosen by People magazine. Given that there are fairly strict (if unwritten) criteria for being awarded this honor -- SMAs of recent years have typically been film actors between 30 and 45 -- it's usually easy to guess at who the next winner may be. Here are 10 contenders, a few of whom are outside the usual template for Sexiest Men Alive. For starters, the leading contender is a mere lad of 23.

Robert…

Mariah Carey Reveals Abusive Relationship Past

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:47:00 PST

Rihanna's not the only songstress coming clean about an abusive relationship this week.

As Rihanna draws headlines for her silence-breaking interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America, Mariah Carey is revealing that she has also been the victim of an abusive relationship. The singer told Larry King Wednesday that she felt trapped by a mentally and emotionally abusive ex.

Though she didn't name names, speculation points to Carey's first husband, music mogul Tommy Mottola. It's no secret…

Carrie Prejean Sex Video Derails Miss USA Lawsuit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:00 PST

Miss California USA apparently has talents you can't show on a televised beauty pageant.

Carrie Prejean, who's caused headaches for the Miss USA organization ever since her controversial onstage remarks criticizing gay marriage, has dropped her lawsuit against the pageant after a graphic sex tape surfaced during negotiations.

TMZ.com reports that the X-rated video shows Prejean in a compromising position ... with herself. After being shown the tape, Prejean abruptly dropped her lawsuit. She…

Sandra Bullock Involved In Messy Dispute With Porn Star

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:31:00 PST

Well, this is unfortunate.

America's Sweetheart is embroiled in a messy -- and public -- custody battle with a porn star. Yup. Can a TV movie be far behind?

Porn star Janine Lindemulder is claiming that Sandra Bullock is keeping her from seeing her 5-year-old daughter. Bullock is married to Lindemulder's ex-husband and father of the child, Jesse James.

Bullock and James have been raising his daughter for the past year while Lindemulder was in prison for tax evasion. Now, Lindemulder is going…

Kim Kardashian Gets Punched In The Face

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:23:00 PST

There are probably plenty of people who would like to punch a Kardashian in the face, so the concept behind the fundraiser event "Kardashians Charity Knock Out" wasn't a bad idea in theory.

But as they say, it's all fun and games until someone gets knocked out. Rob Kardashian was floored by a much larger opponent during Tuesday's charity boxing match, in which winning bidders got a chance to box members of the Kardashian clan. Rob wound up in the hospital with a concussion, and sister Khloe…

Rihanna Speaks Out On Chris Brown

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:20:00 PST

In her first interview since the Chris Brown Incident, Rihanna tells Diane Sawyer that Brown was her first big love -- which quickly went wrong.

"The more in love we became, the more dangerous we became for each other," says Rihanna, speaking nine months after Brown beat her the night before the Grammy Awards. "This happened to me ... it can happen to anyone."

Brown was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to attend domestic violence counseling in August. But he has yet to display…

Josh Duhamel Denies Stripper Scandal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:05:00 PST

Are Fergie's lady lumps not enough for Josh Duhamel ?

An Atlanta stripper continues to make allegations that she had a one-night stand with the actor, who married Fergie in January. The speculation ramps up this week as Us Magazine joins the fray, putting Fergie and Duhamel on their cover with the headline, "Fergie Betrayed."

Duhamel has denied the claims, joining an exclusive club of actors involved in stripper scandals (we're talking to you, Ben Affleck!).

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The stripper,…

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: Sleepover!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:33:00 PST

After months of are-they-or-aren't-they speculation, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart shared a pre-Halloween sleepover at a trendy L.A. hotel.

Usmagazine.com reports that the Twilight co-stars spent the night together at the Chateau Marmont hotel on Oct. 29. They had bagels for breakfast, and Us Magazine somehow obtained their exact order: plain with walnut cream cheese for him, blueberry with butter for her. Don't act like you're not just eating up these juicy details.

The couple (or…

Nicolas Cage: Broke?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:18:00 PST

How does the star of National Treasure wind up broke and mad about it?

Actor Nicolas Cage is $6 million in debt and blaming his longtime business manager, saying he mismanaged Cage's money, resulting in his financial ruin. No word on who he's blaming for his terrible movie role choices, but anyway.

Cage has sued Samuel J. Levin, whom he had hired in 2001 to oversee his investments and finances. He's also started selling off many of his properties, including a Bavarian Castle (?!). Other homes…

The Girlfriends of George Clooney

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:00 PST

At 48, George Clooney shows no signs of settling down. Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer each bet $10,000 he'd be married by 40. They were wrong. Clooney sent back their checks and said "Double or nothing for another 10 years."

See pictures of George Clooney's gals

Could Clooney's latest conquest be the one to tame him? Hollywood's most notorious bachelor has lately been squiring Italian model and TV personality Elisabetta Canalis, 30. But if history proves correct, Canalis is no match for…