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The Osbournes Sell Their Home

The family lived in the home during the filming of their reality show, The Osbournes.  The home has six bedrooms and had been on the market for nearly one year.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have decided to sell their home and return to England.

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Madonna Back After Surgery

The news was revealed at the Brit Awards, where the star was given the title of Best International Singer.  Madonna underwent the surgical procedure last week, after performing at the Grammy Awards.

The "material girl" did not stay long at the ceremony, opting to return home to continue her recovery.

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Nominations Announced for Juno Awards

Nickelback has earned six nominations.  The rock group, with their newly released fourth album, All The Right Reasons, is up for Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Single of the Year (Photograph), and People’s Choice, and Album of the Year.

Diana Krall and Michael Buble each received five nominations.  Krall will compete in the Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year for Christmas Songs, Music DVD of the Year, and People’s Choice Artist.

Buble will compete in many of the same categories, including People’s Choice Artist, Album of the Year (It’s Time) and Artist of the Year.  Additionally, he has been nominated for Pop Album of the Year and Single of the Year (Home).

Montreal group Arcade Fire, Kalan Porter’s new band, received three nominations.

The Juno Awards will recognize artists in 39 categories and will take place in Halifax on April 2, 2006.

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Mads Mikkelsen Joins Casino Royale

The news was confirmed by the director of the 21st Bond film, Martin Campbell.  In a press conference in the Czech Republic, where filming is about to begin, the role of Le Chiffre.

As for the ongoing search for the next Bond Girl, the director mentioned that they are down to two or three actresses being considered for the part.

The actors and production team will also be filming in the Bahamas.

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Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt Crowned at the Brit Awards

Kaiser Chiefs were named the band with the Best Show, Best Rock Group, and Best British Group.  James Blunt was recognized with the titles of Best Pop Performance and Best British Singer.  The Arctic Monkeys were named Best New Group.  Coldplay’s song, Speed of Sound, earned the title of Song of the Year.

At the international level, American singer Kanye West was named Best Singer, Green Day was named Best Group, and Jack Johnson was the International Breakthrough Artist.

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Pamela Anderson Boycotts the Kentucky Derby

The 38 year-old star, who is a staunch defender of animal rights, is against horse racing, and the race’s main supporter, Kentucky Fried Chicken.  Anderson is a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

She explained, "Like most people, I don’t want to support cruelty to animals, whether it’s forcing horses to race for our amusement or scalding chickens alive for our plate.  We have to be more evolved than this."

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Billy Joel Musical to Hit London

The new production will star James Fox in the role of Billy Joel in the popular American stage show.  The Apollo Victoria Theatre will present the musical for the first time on March 28.  The show also plans to tour in Europe.

Movin’ Out features many of Joel’s biggest hits, including Uptown Girl, We Didn’t Start the Fire, She’s Got a Way and Movin’ Out among others.  Billy Joel has sold more than 100 million albums since releasing his first disc in 1972.

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Jackie Chan Joins UNICEF

The action-film star has made public announcements in both English and Mandarin to bring awareness to the deadly disease that affects the entire world.  UNICEF hopes that the actor’s world-wide notoriety will bring that type of awareness to their cause.

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Jennifer Lopez Reveals Her Beauty Secrets

In an interview with ContactMusic, the star said, "Sleep is my weapon. I try to get eight hours a night."

She added, "I think what works best is sleep, water – and a good cleanser."

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Jason Voorhees Coming Back

Jason Voorhees, the scary character from the horror film Friday the 13th, is one of the most terrifying film characters of all time.  The filmmaker would like to bring Jason back in time for next October 13, which is a Friday.

The last time we saw Jason on the big screen, it was in the film Freddy vs. Jason in 2003.