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Tennis Star Serena Williams Issues Apology for Rape Remarks

(6/19/2013) - 31-year-old tennis star Serena Williams recently made headlines by sharing what many consider to be insensitive remarks about the victim of the Steubenville rape. Today, Williams offered an apology for her comments by issuing the following statement:

VIDEO: James Franco Kicks Off Indiegogo Campaign to Produce Film Trilogy

(6/19/2013) - Following in the successful footsteps of the recent 'Veronica Mars' Kickstarter, Hollywood actor James Franco has launched a fundraising campaign to produce a trilogy of films based on his 2011 short story collection, PALO ALTO. Check it out below!

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Welcome Baby Daughter

(6/15/2013) - US Weekly reports that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their baby daughter today at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood. The baby was born five weeks early; the original due date was July 11.

First Listen - THE JONAS BROTHERS New Single, 'The First Time'

(6/13/2013) - THE JONAS BROTHERS, Nick, Joe and Kevin have released the second single off their new album. The track, called 'The First Time,' is a slower-paced follow-up to their energetic first single, 'Pom Poms.' Get a first listen below!

Joan Rivers, Bristol Paliin to 'Swap' Lives on ABC's CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP, 6/23

(6/7/2013) - CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP is back and all-new on Sundays this summer. Kicking things off SUNDAY, JUNE 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) are the popular mother-daughter duo of Joan and Melissa Rivers, who trade lives with Bristol and Willow Palin, two daughters of one of today's most controversial politicians, former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin.

Justin Bieber Announces 'Believe' Tour Dates for Latin America, Asia, Australia

(6/7/2013) - Justin Bieber has revealed new dates for his current 'Believe' tour. According to the pop star's official fan club website, he will begin his North American tour at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California on June 22.

Wil Wheaton, Kelly Hu, Phil Jimenez and More Join Stan Lee at Denver Comic Con, Kicking Off Today

(5/31/2013) - Denver Comic Con prepares for a triumphant return to the Mile High City after an overwhelming national response to early bird tickets and guest announcements. On the heels of their record-breaking inaugural event with 27,700 in attendance, the 2013 Denver Comic Con will feature even more square footage on their convention floor, allowing bigger and better options for the panel discussions, cosplay appearances and star-studded guests. Set to take place at the Colorado Convention Center from today, May 31-June 2, 2013, tickets are on sale now and moving swiftly, with VIP passes nearing an unexpected sellout 7 months in advance.

Chrissy Teigen Talks Amanda Bynes Twitter Feud on E!

(5/30/2013) - Chrissy Teigen is known for speaking her mind on Twitter. But when the model addressed everything going on with Amanda Bynes, the former child star's responses seemed ready to ignite a full-on Twitter war if Teigen wanted one.

CMT to Premiere WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS, 6/23

(5/29/2013) - CMT celebrated Willie Nelson's 80th birthday in Nashville recently with an all-star cast of friends for a special episode of CMT CROSSROADS: WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS FROM THIRD MAN RECORDS, set to premiere Sunday, June 23 at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Photo Flash: De'Borah, Tilky Jones and More at GMCLA's 2013 Voice Awards

(5/20/2013) - On Sunday, May 19, at The Globe Theatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (www.gmcla.org), whose mission is to change hearts and minds through the power of music, presented the 2013 Voice Awards. This year the organization honored American Idol, AT&T, activists Fred Arens and Jason Duguay, and writer/director Liesel Reinhart. The Voice Awards were hosted by actor and activist Wilson Cruz with performances by Alex Newell (Glee) and De'Borah (The Voice). Scroll down for photos from the arrivals!

Photo Flash: Joanna Coles, Rosie O'Donnell and More at Women's Project Theater's 2013 Women of Achievement Gala

(5/16/2013) - Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles, Senior Vice President/Publishing Director of The Cosmopolitan Group Donna Kalajian Lagani, President of HBO Documentary Films Sheila Nevins, Broadway League Executive Director Charlotte St. Martin and the late Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Helen Gurley Brown are Women's Project Theater's 2013 Women of Achievement who were inducted at its 28th Annual Gala Celebration at the Three Sixty,10 Desbrosses Street, on May 13, 2013. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Partner with The Opportunity Network to Help Low-Income Students Succeed in College and Careers

(5/15/2013) - Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are partnering with The Opportunity Network, a New York City nonprofit, to put high-achieving, low-income students on the road to the top colleges and successful careers, the organization announced today.

Beyoncé Cancels Show in Belgium; Is Second Baby on the Way?

(5/14/2013) - The New York Times reports that Beyonc has canceled a concert in Belgium due to dehydration and exhaustion.

YWCA USA to Honor Actress and Activist Eva Longoria

(5/14/2013) - Actress and activist Eva Longoria will headline the YWCA USA Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 7, 2013 at 6 pm at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy

(5/14/2013) - EWonline reports that Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy in order to minimize the likelihood of breast cancer. The actress made the decision to have the surgery after genetic testing indicated that she faced a high probability of developing the disease.

Photo Flash: Kelsey Grammer, Vanessa Hudgens, Ke$ha and More Spotted at Hakkasan Las Vegas

(5/12/2013) - Last night, Saturday, May 11, the restaurant at Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand was buzzing as it was packed with A-Listers who dined on the world-renowned Cantonese cuisine created by Michelin-star Chef Ho Chee Boon. Singer and songwriter Ke$ha threw a surprise birthday party for one of her creative directors in the private dining room. While Emmy Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer and wife Kayte Walsh along with actress Vanessa Hudgens and boyfriend Austin Butler of 'The Carrie Diaries' also dined at the restaurant for a mutual friend's birthday. Scroll down for photos from the party!

Photo Flash: Rockettes and More Join Garden of Dreams to Unveil Children's Hospital Renovations

(5/10/2013) - Yesterday, the Garden of Dreams Foundation and the New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital unveiled the refurbishments in the Children's Diagnostic Radiology Center made possible by a grant from Garden of Dreams. Celebrities including the Rockettes, John Starks, Rod Gilbert, Adam Graves, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels joined patients and Hospital staff for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and unveil the new corridor. Scroll down for photos!

THE VOICE's Adam Levine Signs Development Deal w/ NBC

(5/8/2013) - THE VOICE coach Adam Levine and producing partner Jordan Feldstein have signed an exclusive one-year first-look development deal with NBC Entertainment.

Madonna to Be Honored w/ Top Touring Artist Award at 2013 BILLBOARDS

(5/8/2013) - The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be honoring Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award which recognizes the highest grossing concert touring act of the year.

Photo Flash: First Look - Justin Bieber Gets Animated on THE SIMPSONS

(5/8/2013) - Justin Bieber gets animated when he visits this Sunday's episode of THE SIMPSONS on FOX. The singer will appear in the episode titled 'The Fabulous Faker Boy.' Get a first look below courtesy of Entertainment Weekly!

Celebrities Call on President to Pass Humane Immigration Reform

(5/7/2013) - Today, over 100 high profile artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, directors, producers, and performers are calling on President Obama and Congress to acknowledge the hope and dignity of the American immigrant story by passing just, fair, and inclusive immigration reform.

Photo Flash: Hathaway, Seyfried & More Attend Costume Institute Gala

(5/7/2013) - The stars dazzled on the last night's red carpet for New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala benefit in honor of the museum's latest exhibit, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, on May 6. Below, check out red carpet appearances by Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce & more!

FOX Airs World Premiere of Concert Documentary RIHANNA 777 Tonight

(5/6/2013) - Global superstar Rihanna soars in the exclusive world premiere of concert documentary RIHANNA 777, airing tonight, May 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photo Flash: Gisele Bundchen, Emilia Clarke and More Celebrate Dolce&Gabbana's 5th Avenue Opening

(5/5/2013) - Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana celebrated the opening of the new Dolce & Gabbana boutique on 5th Avenue with a cocktail reception hosted by Giovanna Battaglia. Scroll down for photos from the event, featuring Gisele Bundchen, Emilia Clarke and more!

Photo Flash: Tiesto, Hilary Duff, Aziz Ansari and More Party at Hakkasan Las Vegas

(5/5/2013) - On Friday, May 3, Sin City's newest nightclub, Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand was the it place to be as thousands of clubgoers lined up at the doors to see Tisto perform for the firsttime at the nightlife mecca. In addition, the highly anticipated Hakkasan Restaurant opened its doors for the first time as A-List celebrities including Hilary Duff and husband former Canadian professional hockey player Mike Comrie, Haylie Duff, Entourage star Adrian Grenier, actor/comedian Aziz Ansari and Tisto flocked to haute Cantonese hot spot get a taste of the award-winning cuisine. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde Host EIF Revlon Run Walk NYC Today

(5/4/2013) - Revlon (NYSE: REV), The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and Lilly Tartikoff have announced the 20th Anniversary of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women. Revlon Brand Ambassadors Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde will host the 2013 event in New York today, May 4th and Halle Berry will host in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 11th with co-hosts Entertainment Tonight's Brooke Anderson and Dancing with the Stars' Carrie Ann Inaba.

Carly Rae Jepsen and More Support Candie's Foundation Initiative to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

(5/3/2013) - The Candie's Foundation created a national dialogue on May 1st, the National Day to prevent teen pregnancy. The Foundation's initiatives garnered over 200 million impressions with its message of teen pregnancy prevention. The Candie's Foundation partnered with Thunderclap, a social media platform that programs a tweet and Facebook post to be sent out automatically at a set time. The message, 2,000 teenage girls will get pregnant today. I stand with @CandiesOrg #NoTeenPreg was sent out by social media powerhouses: Chris Brown, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lucy Hale, Bella Thorne, Jenny McCarthy, Audrina Patridge, and others. This was the 2nd largest Thunderclap of all time surpassing Comic Relief #RND and The White House #NowIsTheTime to act Thunderclaps.

Reese Witherspoon Talks Recent Arrest on GMA

(5/2/2013) - Reese Witherspoon sat down with George Stephanopoulos for a live interview on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA. The appearance marked the first time the actress has spoken out since her April 19 arrest in Atlanta.

Anderson Cooper to Host Gala Honoring Music Legend Paul Williams

(5/1/2013) - Caron New York a regional office of Caron Treatment Centers - will honor business leader Juliana Terian and music legend Paul Williams at its annual gala on Wednesday, May 15 th. The event will be hosted by respected journalist and TV host Anderson Cooper.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening of Nightclub

(4/29/2013) - Last night (Saturday, April 27), Las Vegas' newly opened nightlife destination Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino continued its highly anticipated Grand Opening weekend festivities with a star-studded affair as GRAMMY Award-winning Calvin Harris launched his exclusive residency and spun his widely popular hits to a room full of celebrities and thousands of clubgoers.

Amy Winehouse Documentary Heading to the Big Screen

(4/25/2013) - USA Today reports that a documentary, based on the life of troubled singer Amy Winehouse is now in the works at Focus Features International. The British star passed away from alcohol poisoning at age 27 in 2011.

Ben Affleck to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

(4/25/2013) - Brown University will confer six honorary doctorates during its 245th Commencement Sunday, May 26, 2013. According to the school's web site, actor and director Ben Affleck will be among the honorees.

Seth Rogen & More Set for YouTube's First-Ever Comedy Week

(4/25/2013) - YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.

Jason Segel to Pen Children's Book Series for Random House

(4/24/2013) - Random House Children's Books has acquired NIGHTMARES!, an engaging new middle-grade fiction series from actor and multi-talented creative artist Jason Segel and New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller.

Steve Martin and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Join NPR News Quiz 'Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! – Live' Cinema Event 5/2

(4/24/2013) - After spray-tanning away their Chicago winter complexions, the cast of NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!" is ready for its close-up with comedy's "Wild and Crazy Guy." The public radio sensation announced today that comedian Steve Martin and musical guest Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings will join host Peter Sagal and official judge and scorekeeper Carl Kasell on Thursday, May 2 in the show's big screen debut of "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! - Live."

Gloria Estefan Added to FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL 2013

(4/24/2013) - Seven-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur Gloria Estefan, Cuban-American pop/hip hop singer and songwriter Kat Dahlia, Grammy-winning musician are the latest additions to the line-up for FESTIVAL PEOPLE EN ESPAOL

Gwyneth Paltrow Named People Magazine's 'Most Beautiful Woman'

(4/24/2013) - People Magazine has unveiled its 2013 'Most Beautiful Woman'. This year's honor goes to actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss Talks Summer Tour, New Album, and More!

(4/23/2013) - Earlier today, Darren Criss announced his first ever 16-city North American summer tour. He announced it to the world through all forms of communication, including YouTube! In his video announcement, he reveals details of his tour and forthcoming solo album.

VIDEO: Chelsea Handler Talks Reese Witherspoon Arrest to E!

(4/23/2013) - ET spoke exclusively to late night talk show host Chelsea Handler and asked for thoughts on the recent arrest of her good friend Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon was brought in by cops last Friday and charged with disorderly conduct as her husband Jim Toth was arrested for DUI. Check out the interview in full below!

Photo Flash: Backstreet Boys Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

(4/23/2013) - The Backstreet Boys, made up of A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter were awarded with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, April 22, 2013. Below, check out photos as the group received the Walk's 2,485th star!