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Britney Spears Avoids Criminal Charges



Fresh from a weekend in Las Vegas, Britney Spears was spotted back in Los Angeles, California last night for a low-key dinner at Sur restaurant.

The “Gimme More” songstress traveled with a small entourage and looked cute in a sleeveless v-neck black minidress with a pair of massive platform high heels and an oversized black handbag.

And there’s good news for the hoping-to-make-a-comeback singer regarding the allegations made by a paparazzo that she allegedly ran over his foot.

Officials declared yesterday that they will not in fact file charges against her because the only way the paparazzo’s foot could have been where the video showed it to be was if he himself had put it there.

Deputy district attorney Joseph Shidler told press, "We have no evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the suspect was aware that the victim's foot had been struck by the car. There was much commotion and noise at the time and there is no proof that the suspect was aware of what had happened."

He concluded, "The only way the victim's foot could have been where the video indicates it to be was by the victim placing it in that location."

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Anne Hathaway: Back on the Market



If you’ve wondered why Anne Hathaway has been out and about without her boyfriend Raffaello Follieri as of late, we’ve got your answer- she dumped him.

According to a source close to the “Devil Wears Prada” actress, Follieri has been embroiled in too much scandal lately, and Anne just couldn’t take it anymore.

The source revealed, "It's heartbreaking for her to dump him and she's devastated that it's come to this, but she really didn't have a choice. His scandals were hurting her reputation."

And this isn’t the first time Raffaello’s shady ways have been a problem… they broke up for a bit last year when he was sued by a former business associate, and was shortly thereafter arrested for bouncing a $215,000 check to a public relations firm.

Anne and Raffaello dated for four years.

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Charlize Theron and Will Smith Hit Berlin



Continuing along with their promotional obligations, Charlize Theron and Will Smith ended up at the Berlin premiere of their new movie "Hancock" on Tuesday (June 17).

Prior to the screening, which comes just a day after the Paris premiere, Charlize and Will joked and posed with one another on the red carpet before entering the CineStar movie theater at Sony Center Potsdamer Platz.

As for the movie, "Hancock" tells the story of “a hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public, then entering into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who’s trying to repair his image.”

Directed by Peter Berg, you can catch the sure-to-be action-packed flick when it hits theaters in the States on July 2nd (Germany on July 3rd).

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Audrina Patridge Says "Whitehorse Was Here"



Wearing a white t-shirt with "Whitehorse Was Here" written in black marker, Audrina Patridge was looking her usual cute self while spotted out in Los Angeles on Tuesday (June 17). The "Hills" hottie started her day with a stop by a local movie studio - where she stayed for about an hour before heading off to El Adobe Cafe for lunch with a gal pal.

According to an insider on the scene, "She (Audrina) came out with a big smile on her face and said hello to a couple of the photographers before getting back in her car and driving home to continue filming for her reality show." The day before, Miss Patridge was spotted out in Hollywood on laundry duty before heading over to Switch Boutique's summer barbecue.

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Hilary Duff's a Natural Beauty



Showing off her natural beauty, a makeup-less Hilary Duff was spotted out and about the Los Angeles area on Tuesday (June 17).

Wearing an orange top, jean shorts and cowgirl boots, the Lizzie McGuire star stopped off for breakfast with her mom, Susan Colleen, at Papoos Hot Dog Stand in Toluca Lake.

After finishing up, the mother-daughter duo ran a few errands before heading back home and away from the trailing paparazzi.

As for her career, Hilary recently told press she hopes to be more likely to be considered for more ‘serious’ roles as she portrayed in "War, Inc."

Nonetheless, we'll soon be seeing the 20-year-old former Disney queen back to her fun and light-hearted roots in “Foodfight!” which due out in August.

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Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong: Lunch Date



Wearing a cute sleeveless blouse with white pants, Kate Hudson was spotted making her way over to cyclist boyfriend Lance Armstong's New York City apartment on Tuesday (June 17).

After staying inside for a short while, the hot new couple left Lance's midtown pad to grab a bite to eat before the Tour de France champion's scheduled appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.

Earlier in the day, Armstrong also made an appearance on The View, doing his best to avoid questions about his relationship with Hudson.

Offering up a preemptive strike, Lance said to Barbara Walters: "I know you have to ask that question . . . and it's my right not to answer it."

Still pushed about his status with the "Fool's Gold" babe, he responded to Joy Behar, saying: "No, I'm not going to answer [the question.]."

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Reese Witherspoon: Out in Brentwood



Setting an example for all of us on the importance of proper hydration in the summer months, Reese Witherspoon was spotted leaving a friend’s Brentwood, California house Monday morning.

The “Legally Blonde” babe was exhibiting some interesting fashion sense with her abstract patterned black and white summer dress/black cardigan combo with a pair of black shades and flip-flops.

And now that her divorce from ex-husband Ryan Phillippe is finalized, perhaps the “Sweet Home Alabama” cutie will feel free to move forward in her relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal .

Details of the legal particulars aren’t being disclosed to the public because Reese and Ryan opted to file for an uncontested divorce.

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Katie Holmes’ Broadway Date Announced



If you’re chomping at the bit for a chance to see Katie Holmes on Broadway, you won’t have to wait much longer. All My Sons is slated to open on October 16th! A rep for the show told press that the preview nights are scheduled to begin a month earlier, September 18th at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in Manhattan.

But you may want to begin saving up for tickets now, as they’re reportedly going to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $111.50-$116.50 apiece. And according to producer Eric Falkenstein, it will be well worth it. He raved about the “Dawson’s Creek” cutie, saying, “[She] loves being around theater people. When she signed on, she came here to a bare rehearsal room for a read- through. She didn't ask for anything. She was just sweet and deferential." And gal pal Victoria Beckham had nothing but good things to say about Holmes’ foray into live theatre. "I think Katie's incredibly talented. I'm very proud of her to be doing this play." Katie, along with husband Tom Cruise and daughter Suri, will be relocating to the Big Apple for the play’s 16-week run.

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Keira Knightley's BBC Promotional Stop



Showing off a frizzy hairdo, Keira Knightley was spotted arriving at the BBC buildings in London for a little promotional work on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old brunette beauty is trying to boost press for her latest film "The Edge of Love", which premieres at The Edinburgh International Film Festival tomorrow (June 18).

Co-starring Sienna Miller and written by Keira's mom, Sharman Macdonald, "The Edge of Love" tells the story of "two feisty, free-spirited women who are connected by the brilliant, charismatic poet Dylan Thomas - who loves them both."

In related news, Keira's mom recently spoke up about the seemingly ancient rumors claiming that her daughter has been battling anorexia.

"She has always been thin," Sharman told the U.K.'s Sunday Times. "She eats like a horse. I always want to apologize because she eats anything that she wants and she does not put on weight."

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Taylor Swift Takes Over TRL



The first country artist to co-host the popular MTV series, TRL, Taylor Swift kicked off taping on Monday (June 16) with the series expected to wrap up on Thursday (June 19).

Along with her co-hosting duties, the 18-year-old Pennsylvania native will also be performing some of her hit songs including "Our Song" and "Picture to Burn".

Taylor's 4-day appearance on TRL comes just before the release of her new MTV special, Once Upon a Prom, debuting June 21st.

According to station reports, "The one-hour special will feature Swift deciding which dateless teen she will accompany to a high school prom in Tuscaloosa, Alabama."

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Eva and Tony Stay Busy in Paris



With her Desperate Housewives gig on hiatus and his San Antonio Spurs out of the NBA playoffs, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker are taking advantage of their time off by traveling.

And the happily married couple has been living it up in Parker’s home country of France, spending tons of time as of late in the capital city of Paris.

Last night, the “Over Her Dead Body” hottie and her hubby were spotted at the Parisian premiere of the new Will Smith/Charlize Theron flick “Hancock,” which is slated for a July 2nd release here in the States.

After the premiere, Eva and Tony headed out to the Zinedine Zidane Limited Edition IWC Watch Launch Party at the swanky Palais de Chaillot. For being on vacation, these two seem to have a lot of industry–related activities!

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Rihanna: Out in NYC



Following an amazing showing at the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada (where she won two awards and performed her new hit Take a Bow) Rihanna was spotted in New York City celebrating.

The “Umbrella” songstress looked very happy-go-lucky as she grabbed a celebratory dinner with some of her close friends at Da Silvano restaurant in Manhattan.

And she looked cute and colorful in a sexy green tank top and a floral print miniskirt with plenty of chunky jewelry and a pair of brown leather strappy sandals.

Now that she’s conquered the pop music world, it seems Rihanna is interested in expanding her horizons into the world of acting. According to press she’s prepping up for her big screen debut in “Mama Black Widow,” an adaptation of the 1969 novel by Robert Beck.

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Elizabeth Hurley Talks Baby Fever



Enjoying a quiet evening out, Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar were spotted leaving the celebrity-friendly Cipriani restaurant in London, England last night (June 16).

And the “Austin Powers” hottie looked amazing as usual, sporting a one-shoulder sheer black knee-length dress along with a pair of open-toed black high heels, while her hubby opted for a black pinstriped suit with a lavender tie.

Hurley recently told press that she’s ready to start having kids with Nayar, though she’s “definitely not yet pregnant.” She also joked about the fact that she and Hugh Grant, whom she dated for 13 years, never had any kids.

"Sometimes Hugh and I can get morbid and say we could have had five children by now because we were together since we were 21. [But] there was never a time when either of us wanted it."

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Kate Hudson’s Dinner Date with Lance Armstrong



She still refuses to divulge the details of her relationship with Lance Armstrong, but Kate Hudson sure doesn’t seem to mind being seen in public with him.

Last night, the blonde and the biker were spotted enjoying a romantic dinner date at restaurant Daniel in New York City. And they both looked happy to be together.

The “Fool’s Gold” hottie sported a floral-patterned halter-style top underneath a white sweater jacket with a pair of vintage jeans and peep-toe shoes, while her cycling beau rocked a black button-up shirt with jeans and Nikes.

Earlier in the evening, Kate took her son Ryder Robinson out for Kate Hudson, letting everyone know who comes first in her life.

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Grocery Shopping with Hilary Duff



As far as her fellow celebrities, Hilary Duff is a real do-it-yourselfer. And yesterday she was spotted on her way to pick up some groceries at a local Burbank market.

The “Material Girls” actress looked playful in a vintage-looking “New York, New York” t-shirt along with a pair of denim short shorts and some brown leather cowboy boots.

And with the critical success of her recent flick “War, Inc.” it seems that Miss Duff has upped the ante on her acting career. She recently told press she hopes to be more likely to be considered for more ‘serious’ roles.

But Hilary will be getting back to her fun and light-hearted roots in “Foodfight!” due out in August, wherein she lends her voice to the animated character Sunshine Goodness in a film about what happens when the grocery store closes and the products come to life.

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Ashley Olsen & Justin Bartha Step Out



She’s normally pretty elusive, especially when it comes to her personal life. But last night Ashley Olsen didn’t seem to mind being seen in public with her current love interest Justin Bartha.

The “Full House” cutie was spotted on her way to the Tribeca Cinemas premiere of “Trumbo” in New York City with her “National Treasure” beau in tow.

And she looked conservative-yet-flirty in a grey scoopneck top underneath a dark blazer with a pair of belted black jeans and black strappy sandals.

Meanwhile, Bartha dressed it up a bit in a plaid-patterned button-up shirt with a pair of dark trousers and black shoes. Are these two just a fling, or could it last?

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Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell "Get Smart" in LA



This Friday, one of the summer’s funniest movies is set to hit theaters. And last night, Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell were hamming it up at the big Hollywood premiere of “Get Smart.”

The “Devil Wears Prada” hottie was looking fit and fine in a strapless graphite-colored fuzzy dress along with a pair of teardrop earrings and black peep-toe super-high heels.

Meanwhile, the “Evan Almighty” funnyman looked more like his Michael Scott (from the Office) alter ego than a movie star, opting for a grey suit with a light blue button-up shirt underneath.

Also in the house were “Heroes” star Masi Oka and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is rumored to share an intimate moment with Steve Carell in the movie. Guess we’ll just have to go see it and find out what that’s all about.

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Heidi Klum Picks Up a Peabody Award



German supermodel Heidi Klum styled up the press line at the 67th Annual Peabody Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Monday (June 16), hitting the black carpet in a sexy white dress and black heels.

The luncheon ceremony was hosted by 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, as she filled in for NBC News anchor Brian Williams, who opted to spend time with his NBC colleagues in the aftermath of Washington bureau chief Tim Russert’s death.

During the course of he event, producer Harvey Weinstein got onstage to accept an award for Project Runway - "insisting that Miss Klum get up onstage with himself, Tim Gunn and other executives for the show."

Other cable Peabody winners this year included: Comedy’s Central’s The Colbert Report; BBC America for White Horse; Showtime for Dexter; HBO for To Die in Jerusalem; Sundance Channel for Nimrod Nation; and mtvU for Half of Us.

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Charlize Theron and Will Smith: "Hancock" in Paris



Wearing a sexy cleavage-baring white ensemble with leopard print heels, South African-born American actress Charlize Theron was a red carpet stunner at the Paris premiere of "Hancock" on Monday night (June 16).

Joined by co-star Will Smith, the duo laughed amongst one another as they posed for a lineup of photographers before making their way into the theater for the screening.

The movie, which hits theaters in the States on July 2nd (France on July 9th), tells the story of "a hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public, then entering into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image."

Speaking about a scene in the movie, Charlize recently told press that Will Smith slapped her for real on-set, although he isn't quite willing to accept responsibility.

"He tried to fake slap me one time, but the fake one just didn't happen. We're still debating this one. I think he just hit me! But Will claims I leaned into his hand and that's how it happened. I was so shocked! I was like, 'He just slapped me! But he said, 'I did not slap you. I had my hand there and you turned into it,'" she tells.

Not letting a little contact ruin their growing friendship, Charlize adds: "We're just like kids, it's so much fun. He's not a woman beater!"

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