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Dakota's Style Has Seriously Evolved

2012-02-23T14:00:00Z

Although she is only a teenager, Dakota Fanning has transformed into an a-list style star.

We have proof that the current NYU undergrad, who sits front row at Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, started her career hitting the red carpet in everything from frilly princess dresses to an Alice in Wonderland costume. To celebrate Fanning's 18th birthday on February 23rd, take a look in our gallery below to see how far her fashion sense has come:

'It Was Surreal'

2012-02-23T08:05:47Z

James Corden was devastated following the "surreal moment" in which he was forced to cut short Adele's acceptance speech at the Brit Awards.

James was hosting the event on Tuesday night when TV bosses insisted he stopped the triumphant singer partway through her acceptance speech for Best British Album, causing her to flip her middle finger to broadcasting execs.

Talking about the incident on BBC Radio 5Live, James said: "The truth is, just after Adele was saying thank you, people were saying, 'You have to go in now', and I said, 'I can't'. They were like, 'You have to'.

"I said, 'How can we cut her off?' The whole room was on their feet and they were like, 'You have to do it'. It was such a surreal moment and essentially you can hear five people in your ear having an argument.

"Then there was just one overriding voice saying that you have to."

And the star, who is rumoured to be hosting the awards show again next year, put the difficult situation down to experience, claiming he will learn from it for the future.

He added: "It's a shame, but it's a live show and what can you do? All you can do is learn from it and the channel will learn from it and we can see how we can rectify that and change it next year."

Talking about the immediate moments following the incident, James admitted he was upset and if he was in charge would have played it differently.

He said: "I was so upset last night and I know Adele was and I couldn't even stay and watch Blur. I immediately went and spoke to her.

"I just said to her that I was so sorry and that if I had it my way, you just push the news (back) a minute and a half. If it was up to me or the executive producer of the show, then that's what would have happened."

ITV have since apologised to Adele for any upset caused saying they don't want to "undermine her incredible achievement".

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A New Dawn

2012-02-23T07:25:49Z

Dawn French may have cut down on chocolate, but she is not skimping on romance - the newly slim star has a new man on her arm following her split from husband Lenny Henry.

The Vicar of Dibley actress and her comic partner decided to walk away from their marriage of 25 years at the end of 2010 and Dawn has since stunned fans by showcasing a slimline new figure after dropping a staggering seven stone.

But the star has something to take her mind off her junk food cravings - a new fella.

The 54-year-old has been dating charity boss Mark Bignell for several months, and the pair went public after they were snapped enjoying a romantic stroll along a beach near Dawn's Cornish home.

According to reports, twice-divorced Mark is CEO of a charity which has the star's mum on the board of trustees.

A friend of Dawn told The Sun: "She and Mark got together last year. They make a great couple and are very happy together."

The beloved funnywoman opened up about hitting the dating scene again last year, admitting it was the only new thing in her life since splitting from Lenny.

She explained: "I’ve got lots of interesting gentleman callers - but I can make the choice. In fact I’m scrabbling for time on my own. I don’t even like to call it dating, like some teenager, I’m just trying to have a bit of fun every now and again. I’m trying to work out who I am in relation to other people. It’s very strange finding out who you are as a romantic.

"I don’t feel like I am starting again, it’s just a new phase. I’m trying to have a bit of fun every now and again. But I am not a predator, I am not going out looking. I think it’s a mistake to say never about anything. I’m open to marrying again, but I’m certainly not thinking about it right now."

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'TOWIE' Trouble

2012-02-23T07:05:12Z

It was false nails at dawn for TOWIE girls Jessica Wright and Lauren Goodger after they became embroiled in a massive bust-up during a night out in Essex.

The TV stars were heading home in a cab following an evening at Faces Nightclub when Lauren lashed out at Jessica, the sister of her former fiance Mark Wright.

According to The Sun, Lauren - who is still reeling after her new salon was firebombed by yobs - accused Jessica and her family of wrecking her relationship with the I'm A Celeb... hunk.

A source tells the newspaper: "Lauren and Jess got in the cab after a night out and they suddenly started having this almighty row about Mark and why he wasn't with Lauren any more.

"Lauren was trying to claim that her split from Mark was all Jess and her family's fault as they were getting in the way.

"She was insisting there could still be a future for her and him. It all got out of control then Lauren just lost it and started screaming at Jess."

Mark, who is now carving a career for himself as a TV presenter, is said to be fuming over the altercation and wants nothing more to do with his girlfriend of 10 years.

The source adds: "He can't believe Lauren won't just leave it alone. It's one thing to be upset but to verbally attack his sister and blame her and her family for them not being together is ludicrous."

However, the argument has given producers of the ITV2 series a chance to film the two girls, who are no longer on speaking terms, ironing out their differences on screen.

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PHOTOS: A Look Back At The Acadamy Awards Through The Years

2012-02-23T01:01:36Z

It's a night of glitz and glamour, honors and upsets, obvious wins and outrageous snubs. The Academy Awards has become one of the most anticipated nights in Hollywood, but this Super Bowl of award shows has a history far longer than the train of Halle Berry's 2002 gown. There are 83 years of red carpet wonders and blunders that have made the Academy Awards what it is today.

In 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out the very first Oscar statuette at a brunch held in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Films released between Aug. 1, 1927 and Aug. 1, 1928 were up for top honors, with "Wings" taking home the now-coveted Outstanding Picture award (check out the rest of the winners from the first Academy Awards at Oscar.com.) That May 16 ceremony marked the very first Oscars, and although it was far from what we now know award shows to be, the ceremony packed the same A-list star power that will hit the red carpet on Oscar night.

From Oscar party images of Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis in 1939 to red carpet shots of Audrey Hepburn in 1954 -- the year she won Best Actress for "Roman Holiday" and old blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, won Best Supporting Actor for "From Here to Eternity" -- Hollywood's biggest night is full of the boldest and most beautiful stars of all time. Take a look back at photos from the start, when Old Hollywood was present day and glamour was timeless.

For the ultimate guide to everything Oscar, head over to Oscar.com for a timeline of nominees and winners from the past 83 shows.

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Idris Elba Set To Play Nelson Mandela In Biopic

2012-02-22T23:06:12Z

The rumor that Idris Elba will play Nelson Mandela has been circulating on the web for at least a month or so, today we can confirm that it is official…

Watch Jean Dujardin In 1998 French Television Series 'Farce Attaque'

2012-02-22T21:27:03Z

Honestly, I don't really know what's going on in this clip (two years of French classes: money well spent) other than that Jean Dujardin, your likely future Best Actor winner, is running through the jungle like he's Rambo. I'm starting to get the impression that Dujardin may have been holding out when he did that Funny or Die parody of all of the action movies that he was now being offered.

The 1998 clip, from a French television series called "Farce Attaque," shows Dujardin in predicaments ranging from being whipped while tied to a tree to, well, yes, something involving a fart joke. Enjoy, America.

Mike Ryan is the senior writer for Moviefone. He has written for Wired Magazine, VanityFair.com, GQ.com, New York Magazine and Movieline. He likes Star Wars a lot. You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter

'Seinfeld' Actor Hospitalized

2012-02-22T20:06:27Z

Daniel von Bargen is in an Ohio hospital after a failed suicide attempt on Monday morning, TMZ is reporting.

According to the 911 phone call the character actor made from his Cincinnati apartment, von Bargen sustained a self-inflicted gun shot in his head. The 61-year-old appears discombobulated on the phone: "I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to… they were supposed to amputate at least a few toes," he said, adding that he is diabetic.

Von Bargen played the characters of Chief Grady in "Super Troopers" and Mr. Kruger on "Seinfeld."

Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Judge: Lindsay Lohan Is Getting Her Life Back On Track

2012-02-22T18:28:48Z

LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan drew praise Wednesday from a judge who said the actress was one court hearing away from putting a long-running drunken driving case behind her.

"Ms. Lohan, you're in the home stretch," Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner told the actress. "The probation officer is pleased with your progress."

The former Disney star has progressed under strict probation guidelines imposed by Sautner last year, including weekly stints working at the morgue and therapy sessions.

Lohan, 25, now has to work 14 days at the morgue and attend five therapy sessions before the judge ends her probation on a 2007 drunken driving case that has dogged Lohan for years.

She is due back in court on March 29 for what could be her final court appearance if she stays out of trouble.

Lohan would remain on informal probation for a case filed after she took a necklace without permission in January 2011 but would no longer have to report to a probation officer or appear in court for frequent updates.

The model-actress is attempting a career comeback and is scheduled to host "Saturday Night Live" on March 3.

"You seem to be getting your life back on track," Sautner told her.

Chris Brown Backlash: Twitter Feuds & A Bounty On His Head

2012-02-22T17:54:34Z

The backlash surrounding Chris Brown's appearance at the Grammys and subsequent remarks on Twitter just won't stop.

The lastest contestant to throw his hat into the "hatin' on Chris Brown" ring is WWE wrestler CM Punk, who is now in a "Twitter feud" with the singer.

On Monday, the professional wrestler, whose real name is Phillip Jack Brooks, tweeted, "I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves. Me curb stomping that turd would be a #wrestlemania moment."

Never one to let things slide, Brown decided to engage with the WWE star. In true Chris Brown fashion he tweeted and later deleted: "@CMpunk needs more followers. He's such a leader! Not to mention the roids hes on has made it utterly impossible for him to pleasure a women."

The wrestler responded with a video directed at Brown:

"I never meant to include Chris Brown's name in one of my tweets for publicity. Now that he's accusing me of using steroids please allow me to retort," he said in the video. "I am a life-long, proud, drug-free straight-edge individual. So Chris and I come from two completely different worlds."

CM Punk continued, explaining that he doesn't have a manager, bodyguard, assistant, or PR team to tell him when to tweet or when to delete tweets.

"And I don't hit women. Period," he said, referring to Brown's brutal assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. "In my world women are meant to be revered and respected, and I firmly believe that in this life there are consequences and repercussions for people's actions and I think Chris Brown hasn't paid for what he's done. Picking up trash on the side of a highway does not make amends for repeatedly striking a woman to her face and sending her to a hospital."

The 33-year-old wrestler finished his statement by inviting Brown to duke things out in the ring: "So, Chris want to throw stones my way and I say that's fine, but I say put some gloves on in the ring and I will choke you out and make you feel as weak and powerless and scared and alone as any woman has had the misfortune of knowing any sad, cowardly little boy as yourself. And all proceeds can go to a women's charity of my choosing."

Brown (who doesn't seem to understand that his tweets will be written about even if he deletes them) responded to the video with a rant about missing "real" wrestlers, and wrote, "@cmpunk the video u posted was cute! It's so funny how defensive you are."

Ironically, Punk is not the only one who wants to inflict some pain on Brown. Violence never solves anything, but that didn't stop a writer named Kevin Seccia, from offering a $1,000 prize to the first person who beats up Chris Brown.

In a blog post, Seccia wrote that Brown "is a horrible human being," and argues that he doesn't even pretend to be sorry for "brutally assaulting and threatening to kill a woman," and shows no awareness of what he's done. For those reasons he's offering the cash prize to the first person to deliver documented proof that they hit Brown with "at least two solid punches." For legal reasons, Seccia writes that his offer is partially a joke, but he seems serious about wanting some karma to come Brown's way.

Another high-profile hater is country singer Miranda Lambert. She was one of the first to express her disgust at Brown's performance at the Grammys and got caught in a Twitter feud of her own with the 22-year-old R&B singer. Brown responded directly to Lambert with a sarcastic tweet: "Using my name to get publicity? I love it! Perform your heart out! Go buy Miranda Lambert album! So motivational and 'PERFECT'!"

Lambert doesn't seem to want to drop the issue anytime soon. At a concert on Thursday in Amherst, Mass., she spoke out against domestic violence. "I just have to speak my mind, because where I come from, beating up on a woman is never okay. So that's why my daddy taught me early on in life how to use a shotgun."

CM Punk's video message to Chris Brown:

'It's Polo Necks From Now On'

2012-02-22T16:41:43Z

When ex-Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan stepped out in an eye-popping dress earlier this week, to say is caused a bit of a stir is putting it mildly.

And it seems the star has been so embarrassed by the storm surrounding her ample bosom, she has made a vow to keep her breasts firmly covered up.

But only after she's showed them off one last time.

Taking to Twitter, she posted one last picture of her famous cleavage before posting another of her covered up in a polo neck jumper.

"I cant lie I'm really embarrassed about my boobs.. I just wear whatever dress I think is prettiest," she tweeted.

"Polo necks for me from now on. I'm actually sensitive."

Helen's boobs became front page fodder after the Jean Paul Gaultier La Perla dress she wore on Saturday night while out with her footballer boyfriend Scott Sinclair, failed to give her quite the, erm, support she needed.

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What's Going On Here Then?

2012-02-22T16:40:26Z

There's been a lot of talk about what Adele was doing with her fingers at last night's Brit Awards, and with all the bird flicking and that, one could be forgiven for missing what was going on with one of her other digits.

The double-Brit winner has sparked rumours she is engaged after sporting a large rock on her ring finger at last night's ceremony.

Adele - who is currently dating charity worker Simon Konecki - was wearing two rings on the same finger, with one looking suspiciously like an engagement ring.

But the Rolling In The Deep singer has been known to wear chunky jewellery on her finger, as she sported a diamond encrusted band at last week's Grammy Awards.

However, it wouldn't be a surprise if she is engaged for real, as it has been reported Simon is looking to pop the question.

According to the Daily Star, he has been planning to propose to to the star.

A pal told the paper: "The couple have even spoken about having kids and are so serious. They’ve spoken about their future plans, how they want to buy a huge house in the country and have two or three kids.

“Simon is so smitten that he’s also talked about popping the question as soon as her birthday in May.

“He knows she’s the one and Simon’s pals have never seen him so happy. He’s like a different person.”

Adele has previously spoken about her desire to settle down with Simon, even joking that she would take time off from her career for love.

"I am f***ing off for four or five years. If I am constantly working, my relationships fail. So at least now I can have enough time to write a happy record. And be in love and be happy. And then I don't know what I'll do. Get married. Have some kids. Plant a nice vegetable patch."

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Kourtney Kardashian Reveals Baby's Sex

2012-02-22T15:50:57Z

Watch out, world: There's another Kardashian girl on the way! Kourtney Kardashian revealed she and beau Scott Disick are expecting a daughter this year.

Kardashian shared the baby news exclusively with OK! magazine and confirmed she's expecting a daughter to E! News.

"We feel so blessed to be having a little girl and to be able to share this new experience with Mason," she told E! Wednesday.

In November, Kardashian announced she was expecting her second child with Disick, and her younger sister, Kendall, admitted she hoped Kourtney would have a girl.

"It would be so cute because when they're older, Mason could be like the protective big brother," Kendall told E! in December. "And I feel like Kourtney could have fun with a girl -- dress her up in little tutus and everything."

Well, after the big baby news today, it looks as if Kendall's wish has come true.

Check out photos of the Kardashian family below:

Brooke Mueller Released From Rehab

2012-02-22T15:42:48Z

After three months of treatment at Cirque Lodge, Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, is ready to get back to her normal life.

Mueller's rep Steve Honig, told RadarOnline his 34-year-old client successfully completed an intensive three-month drug and alcohol treatment program.

"Brooke returned to Los Angeles yesterday and has immediately begun an aggressive outpatient program that includes a sober companion," he said. "Brooke is feeling better than ever before, and is committed to continuing treatment for as long as necessary to maintain her total and complete sobriety."

The actress and mother of twin boys entered rehab in early December after she was arrested in Aspen, Colorado, for cocaine possession and assault charges.

It's not the first time Mueller has been to rehab, but sources say her stay at Utah's Cirque Lodge has been her longest. According to an insider, Mueller participated in day programs during her previous attempts at treatment. Her enrollment in a residential program where she wasn't able to make decisions about how she was going to be treated made all the difference.

"She needed long term residential treatment and she got it," the source told RadarOnline. "Brooke is very hopeful for her future, and wants to focus on her recovery and sobriety and being the best mom she can be to her twin toddler sons."

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Making Out!

2012-02-22T14:55:00Z

The Vanity Fair Oscar party is the A-list event of the entire awards season. Every year Hollywood's elite gather to celebrate the best and brightest in their industry, and every year we get a peek into the exclusive bash.

The 2012 Academy Awards are just a few days away and to get you into the Oscars spirit, Vanity Fair has released tons of never-before-seen photos from the most intimate part of last year's party: the photo booth.

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars showed off wacky faces and struck victory poses. And couples such as "True Blood" co-stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, and teen pop sensations Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, even made it a kissing booth.

To check out all the photo-booth photos, click over to Vanity Fair.

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More attendees of the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party