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It’s Good to Be Brad Pitt

Maddox, the adopted son of Pitt and actress Angelina Jolie, will now enjoy private lessons at David Beckham’s Los Angeles soccor academy.

According to London’s The Sun, Beckham has agreed to give the young boy a one-on-one lesson.  According to the paper, "Brad had asked if there is any chance of David giving a private lesson."

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Beyonce Knowles Wins Her Battle

A Superior Court Judge in the United States rejected the claim by writer Jennifer Armour that Knowles had copied her work for the successful song Baby Boy.

The plaintiff had claimed that her former manager had given a demo of her song to the record label of the singer.  In a statement, Knowles said that she is happy with her victory.  She said, "I am grateful and relieved to have this behind me and I am eager to move on."

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More Problems for Bobby Brown

The 37 year-old star, who is currently in the middle of a divorce from singer Whitney Houston, is $11,000 in debt for unpaid child support to a daughter from a previous relationship.

The judge ordered the arrest, citing that Brown’s recent family problems do not excuse his from his legal obligations.

Brown’s attorney, Phaedra Parks, said, "It’s just a very difficult time for him, as you can well imagine."

Whitney Houston filed for divorce last month after a tumultuous 14 year marriage.

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More Problems for Bobby Brown

The 37 year-old star, who is currently in the middle of a divorce from singer Whitney Houston, is $11,000 in debt for unpaid child support to a daughter from a previous relationship.

The judge ordered the arrest, citing that Brown’s recent family problems do not excuse his from his legal obligations.

Brown’s attorney, Phaedra Parks, said, "It’s just a very difficult time for him, as you can well imagine."

Whitney Houston filed for divorce last month after a tumultuous 14 year marriage.

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Musique

Genesis to Tour Again

Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks are planning to reform Genesis, according to IOL.

The trio, who sold more than 130 million CDs around the world, will perform at concerts across America and Europe.

A spokesperson for the band confirmed, "Genesis were huge in Britain and America and there remains a lot of affection for them."

A source close to the band told IOL, "They always remained friends and just thought it was time to begin again, especially since Phil’s break-up with (third wife) Orianne has left him with time on his hands."

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James Blunt Popular in Funeral Homes

A survey conducted by Bereavement Register asked 5,000 people in England what their favourite songs were for funeral related activities.
Blunt’s song Goodbye My Lover topped the list of songs most chosen by families when remembering their loved ones.
Blunt beat competition from Robbie Williams and his song Angels and other songs I’ve Had the Time of My Life from the soundtrack from the film Dirty Dancing.
Here is a list of the top ten funeral home songs:
1. Goodbye My Lover – James Blunt
2. Angels – Robbie Williams
3. I’ve Had the Time of My Life – Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley
4. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
5. Pie Jesu – Requiem
6. Candle in the Wind – Elton John
7. With or Without You – U2
8. Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
9. Every Breath You Take – The Police
10. Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
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Kylie Minogue Launches Her Children’s Book

Entitled Kylie: The Showgirl Princess, the book is a metaphore of the life of the singer.  In the book, the young girl Kylie becomes a showgirl with the help of her friends.

Minogue read her book for 250 children at a special event on Oxford Street in London.

The 38 year-old singer wrote the book, which was an idea of boyfriend, Olivier Martinez, during her battle with breast cancer last year.

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Avril Lavigne Apologises

The star was celebrating her 22nd birthday in Los Angeles last Tuesday when the incident occurred.  While leaving a nightclub with her husband, singer Deryck Whibley, the star spit at members of the paparazzi on her way to the limousine.

Lavigne, who later realised that her actions were not very ladylike, later said, "I’d like to sincerely apologise for my behaviour with the paparazzi."

She added, "It’s trying at best to deal with their insistent intrusions. I meant no offence to my fans."

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Cinéma

Keira Knightley to Star in The Best Time of Our Lives

The full-length feature is based on a true story, and was written by the mother of the 21 year-old actress.  The project has been in the works for four years.

The Best Time of Our Lives tells the complex relationship of poet Dylan Thomas, his wife, Caitlin, friend Vera Phillips (Knightley), and her future husband, Willliam Killick.

John Maybury will direct Knightley again in the project, as he did for the film The Jacket.

Filming for The Best Time of Our Lives is set to begin in April.

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Scarlett Johansson Named Sexiest Woman

The 21 year-old star was chosen by the readers of the American magazine Esquire.  In the November edition, which goes on sale on October 18, the star of the films The Black Dahlia, Lost in Translation and Match Point, among others, is featured.

During her interview with the magazine, Johansson admitted that she would like to be appreciated for things other than her curves.

Angelina Jolie and Jessica Biel also ranked highly in the poll.