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The Simpsons Coming to a Theatre Near You

The first 25-second clip of the upcoming film was shown at viewings of Ice Age: The Meltdown this weekend.  In the clip, Homer Simpson is shown in his underwear, saying, "I forgot what I was supposed to say."

The Simpsons, the movie, is expected to be in theatres in July, 2007.

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Confirmed: Teri Hatcher is Dating Ryan Seacrest

Seacrest himself revealed the news during an interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  The host told Leno, "She’s fantastic, she’s great. I think she’s a beautiful woman, she’s a great dresser."  He jokingly added, "We can share jeans, it’s perfect."

A Los Angeles radio host called Seacrest and asked him to comment about photographs of the couple kissing.  Seacrest responded, "I think we can assume that we’ve been together. "I’m not embarrassed, she’s beautiful."

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Coldplay Tops the Sellers List

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) who tallies world-wide sales, Coldplay’s X&Y sold more than any other record, with 8.3 million copies.

The band with the charasmatic Chris Martin for their lead singer surpassed American singer, Mariah Carey and her CD, The Emancipation of Mimi, which sold 7.7 million copies, and American rapper 50 Cent’s The Massacre, which sold 7.5 million copies. 

Here is a list of the highest selling CDs of 2005:

1. Coldplay, X&Y (8,3m)
2. Mariah Carey, The Emancipation of Mimi (7,7m)
3. 50 Cent, The Massacre (7,5m)
4. Black Eyed Peas, Monkey Business (6,8m)
5. Green Day, American Idiot (6,4m)
6. Madonna, Confessions on a Dance Floor (6,3m)
7. Kelly Clarkson, Breakaway (6,1m)
8. Eminem, Curtain Call (5,5m)
9. James Blunt, Back to Bedlam (5,5m)
10. Robbie Williams, Intensive Care (5,4m)
Source: IFPI
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Three Bodyguards Suing Britney Spears

According to the suit filed in court by Lonnie Jones, Randy Jones, and Silas Dukes, are suing Britney’s companies for proper compensation for the overtime hours that they worked.  The men are asking for $25,000 in unpaid wages.

The bodyguards did say that they were paid normal wages, but their overtime hours were not compensated at an overtime rate.  Then, on November 30, 2005, the three men were released from employment without receiving a final pay.

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Jennifer Lopez Dreams of Adoption

Lopez, who desperately wants to have a child, is considering adoption as an alternative if she is unable to conceive a child of her own.

According to Grazia magazine, the star has been trying for two years to have a child.  A source said, "Her relationship with Marc has deepened through this. He tells her they’ll deal with what happens when it happens."

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Lopez has been eating more spinach to help her fertility issues.  The star’s doctor recommended that Lopez eat vegetables three times each day.

Lopez said: "Since my doctor recommended it I’ve been on spinach omelettes for breakfast, spinach salad for lunch and sautéed spinach with every dinner."

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Steven Spielberg’s New Projects

The director is currently in talks to create a new reality series which follows the search for a director of a project which Spielberg would produce.

A source says: "He’s throwing around a lot of ideas. But the basic concept is Project Greenlight meets The Apprentice."

A spokesperson for the director said, "It may be something further down the line."

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Matt LeBlanc Files for Divorce

A spokesperson for the former Friends star said in a statement, "Melissa and Matt LeBlanc have decided to end their marriage of three years. The dissolution is amicable. They remain devoted parents and friends. For the sake of their family, they ask that their privacy be respected at this time."

Papers filed in a Los Angeles court cited irreconciliable differences as the reason for the split.  The date noted as the beginning of their separation was last January 1.

LeBlanc, who now stars on television’s Joey, and his wife are the daughter of a two year-old daughter, Marina.  The actor was also the step-father of Melissa’s two other children from a previous relationship.

LeBlanc, 38, and Melissa McKnight, 41, were married in Hawaii on May 3, 2003.

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United 93 To Open New York Film Festival

Festival organisers confirmed that the film which was written and directed by Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy) will be presented first at the competition.

Founded by actor Robert DeNiro, the festival first took place eight months after the events of September 11.  DeNiro’s intention was to foster a revitalization of Manhattan after the tragedy.

The Tribeca Film Festival will be presented from April 25 through May 7.

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Paris Hilton Records with Three 6 Mafia

Three 6 Mafia, who won an Oscar for Best Original Song (It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp) for the film Hustle and Flow, can now add the star of television’s Simple Life among their list of collaborators.

Jordan "Juicy J" Houston and DJ Paul worked in the studio with the 25 year-old star. 

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Elton John Sells His Clothes

New York’s Rockefeller Center will host the event, where the singer hopes to raise funds and awareness to fight AIDs.  Foundation Elton-John will auction more than 10,000 articles of clothing belonging to the star, and his partner, David Furnish.

Among the articles for auction will be items from Dior, Versace, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci.