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 Prince Moves 'life 4ce' to LA 

Artist moves to LA to find meaning inside music industry

(Newser) - Prince has found religion, and, after decades in Minneapolis, the artist has moved to LA to search for what makes its music moguls tick. “It’s all about religion. That’s what unites people here,” the Jehovah's Witness told the New Yorker during a tour of his new digs. “They all have the same religion, so I wanted to sit down with them, to understand the way they see things, how they read Scripture.” More »

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 Charity Pinup Book 
 Coaxes Sarandon 
 Into Buff 

At 62, actress mixes with starlets half her age

(Newser) - You might not expect to see 62-year-old Susan Sarandon in a group of starlets bringing the sexy back, but she, along with Kate Hudson, Denise Richards and others, is baring much for celebrated photographer Timothy White’s Hollywood Pinups , a coffee-table book recreating the risqué look of the 1940s. Sarandon is clad in only a feather boa and some fishnets, the Daily Mail notes. More »

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(Newser) - Miley Cyrus is alive, and a report of her death was the work of a hacker, E! Online reports. A video claiming Cyrus had been killed by a drunk driver went up on the teen sensation's own YouTube page over the weekend, using her new single “Goodbye” as background music and featuring a message supposedly from BFF Mandy Jiroux. Jiroux reassured fans of Cyrus' wellbeing via MySpace, and said the video has been removed. More »

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 Fan's Suicide 'Haunting' Abdul 

Idol judge afraid to return home

(Newser) - Fearing that the spirit of her suicidal stalker is haunting her Beverly Hills house, Paula Abdul has hired healers to cleanse it of ghosts, the New York Post reports. Even so, a friend says Abdul has not returned to the house. Former American Idol competitor Paula Goodspeed, found dead outside Abdul’s house last week, was a “deranged stalker,” said the source. More »

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(Newser) - Justin Timberlake donned a leotard and heels for a surprise guest appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, People reports. The singer played one of three incompetent backup dancers, reuniting with real-life duet partner Beyoncé—who ultimately fired the trio. JT rubbed up against Beyoncé and repeatedly intoned a breathy, "We're the dancers." More »

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Brother Blames Abdul for Idol Reject's Death

She didn't stick up for his sister during her failed audition

(Newser) - The brother of an obsessed Paula Abdul fan ripped into the Idol judge, blaming her for his sister’s downward spiral and death, the New York Post reports. Paula Goodspeed, who was found dead in her car near Abdul’s house this week, took wicked criticism—especially from Simon Cowell, who made fun of her braces—after her audition in season 5. Abdul “didn’t speak up for her,” the brother complained. “She let everyone take her down.” More »

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(Newser) - Kanye West has declared himself “the voice of this generation,” comparing himself to basketball’s biggest star and running down Justin Timberlake in the process, the AP reports. “When Justin went on vacation I made albums,” said the Grammy-winning rapper-producer. “It's one thing to say you want to do it and it's another thing to really end up being like Michael Jordan.” More »

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 Still Mourning, 
 Hudson Gives 
 Ad Go-Ahead 

Singer shot photos before the slayings

(Newser) - The timing isn't the best, but Jennifer Hudson has given her blessing to the inclusion of her photo in a new Gap ad, E! Online reports. The holiday ad campaign, conceived and photographed before the murders of her mother, brother, and 7-year-old nephew, features the Academy Award-winner looking cheery in a red sweater. More »

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 Jolie to Become 
 Stay-at-Home 
 Mom? 

Actress plans to take fewer projects

(Newser) - Angelina Jolie tells the BBC she is ready to “fade away” from the celebrity scene and gradually give up acting to focus on her six kids. The actress hasn't worked in a year, and apart from a short stint in February, she plans to wait at least another year before taking on a big project. "So maybe it will be once a year and then maybe it will be once every three years, and then just naturally—I like being home a lot these days." More »

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 Brit Releases Songs Early 

Radio station mix available online

(Newser) - Eager fans needn’t wait until December 2—Britney Spears’ new club-friendly album can now be previewed online, MTV reports. The singer released a six-song mix from the upcoming Circus on New York radio station KTU’s Web site. Readers' comments are nearly universal in praise. The pop princess gets personal, with lyrics aimed at the constant attention she receives from paparazzi.  More »

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GLOSSIES

 Lively Not Really That Gossipy 

Gossip Girl star waxes poetic on her career, clothes, co-stars

(Newser) - Blake Lively might be the "hottest senior ever to roam the halls" of hit show Gossip Girl , but the 21-year-old is a far cry from the "boozy party girl she plays on TV," writes Dana Wood in W . "I don't really like to go out," says the "borderline geeky" Lively, who does share her character's passion for fashion. "I have, like, 60 gorgeous bags." More »

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 Madonna to Gwyneth: Shut Up! 

Madge lashes actress pal for flapping gums about divorce

(Newser) - Maybe Gwyneth Paltrow was just trying to help, but the star has received a tongue-lashing from pal Madonna for publicly discussing Madge’s split with Guy Ritchie, the National Enquirer reports. “If you want to help me and be supportive of me, then keep your mouth SHUT!” the Material Girl told a stunned Gwyneth. Paltrow had told reporters she was “helping Madonna through her divorce.” More »

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 LiLo and Sam Getting Engaged 

Couple flies to Paris to pick rings; announcement set for next week

(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are getting engaged in the City of Lights, sources tell the Daily Mirror . The pair leave London tomorrow for Paris, where they will visit jewelers to discuss their “hip and edgy”—not “flash and expensive”—ring designs. More »

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