Four more aspiring singers failed to convince viewers that they have what it takes to win the star-making talent contest "American Idol." The voting public said goodbye to Alaina Whitaker, Jason Yeager, Robbie Carrico and Alexandrea Lushington, trimming the number of contestants to 16.


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Whoopi Goldberg held back tears on 'The View' earlier this week as she spoke of her disappointment at not being included in a montage featuring Oscar hosts during Sunday's Academy Awards telecast.

Goldberg hosted the Oscars in 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2002, and won one herself for 'Ghost' in 1990 tried to see the funny side of the omission joking: "Undoubtedly, I pissed somebody
off once again."

Well, she didn't. Gil Cates, the show's producer, said that leaving Goldberg out was "an absolute oversight", that "no harm was intended, and he felt "very, very badly that she was left out." He promised to talk to Whoopi and on Tuesday night the call finally came, He said, "You know I love you ... It was a mistake, and I'm sorry I didn't catch it," Goldberg said Wednesday on 'The View'.

Goldberg said that her moment on Monday was the first time she's ever gotten so unintentionally emotional on TV: "I never get like that. I tried at first to laugh it off. They overwhelmed me, and that's the truth. And I didn't know how to deal with it."

"I was thinking, 'I am not going to let this tear roll down my face.' I got up and kissed everyone to say, 'Thank you and stop!".
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Want Michael Jackson's merry-go-round? How about his locomotive, or his curtains? Those items and more could hit the auction block next month as the pop star's Neverland Ranch will be put up for public sale unless he pays the more than $24 million he still owes on the property.

Julie Wagner, a manager at the San Francisco-based title company, confirmed that Jackson's property was set for auction. Court documents obtained warn Jackson that he has until the date of the auction to take action
to keep his lavish estate. If the property does go to auction, the initial asking price could be higher than the $24.5 million Jackson owes because of interest due and other costs, according to the filing.

Also going up for sale would be all the home's furnishings and items on the property.

The reclusive star no longer lives at the famous, 2,500-acre spread in Los Olivos, a popular tourist spot northwest of Santa Barbara known for its wineries. He has been mostly residing abroad since his 2005 acquittal on child molestation charges, although he has spent time in Las Vegas as he tries to stage his musical comeback.
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Mischa Barton, who on "The O.C." played a wealthy teenager in idyllic Orange County, got a dose of reality Tuesday when she was charged with four misdemeanors related to a drinking and driving arrest last year.

The former star of "The O.C." was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol level, driving without a valid license and possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana,
according to court papers.

In a statement, Barton attorney Anthony V. Salerno said he was pleased his client was only charged with misdemeanors. Barton was arrested Dec. 27 in West Hollywood after sheriff's deputies saw her car straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to signal for a turn.

Barton played Marissa Cooper on "The O.C." from 2003 to 2006, when her character died in a car crash. She also has appeared in several movies, including "The Sixth Sense" and the upcoming "Virgin Territory."

In May, Barton was hospitalized for two hours after an antibiotic she was taking interacted badly with alcohol.



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The fourth movie in the 'Terminator' franchise has been scheduled for release on May 22, 2009, which falls on the Memorial Day holiday weekend in the US.

The sequel, which also serves as the first installment of another planned trifecta, picks up where the first trilogy leaves off as Christian Bale, playing rebel leader John Connor, leads a revolt against computer
network Skynet.

The story for 'Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins' will be written by Terminator 3 writers John Brancato and Michael Ferris, and set in the postapocalyptic nightmare mentioned in earlier movies after Skynet has destroyed much of humanity.

The 'Terminator' franchise that began in 1984, cost $6 million and earned $38 million in domestically and eventually finished with $78 million worldwide. The second movie, 1991's 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', earned more than five times that with $200 million domestically and $516 million worldwide.The latest 2003 installment, 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines', didn't do quite so well in the US earning $150 million, after costing nearly $200 million to make, however it made up for it in worldwide sales raking in $433 million.

Shooting for the movie will kick off in New Mexico in May.



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Angelina Jolie has just about officially confirmed her pregnancy after she showed off her baby bump at the 2008 Film Independent Spirit Awards over the weekend.

The Oscar-winning actress, who has four children, three of whom are adopted, had managed to keep people guessing whether she was pregnant, largely because she was appearing at events in loose fitting and flowing gowns, but the rumors
can finally end.

Even host of the Oscars, Jon Stewart, couldn't help joke about Jolie's ever growing family: "There are three pregnant ladies with us tonight. Jessica Alba. Cate Blanchett. Nicole Kidman. And the baby goes to.... Angelina Jolie. I'm stunned. Angelina couldn't be with us tonight, it's tough to get 17 babysitters on Oscar night."


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'Variety' reports that Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass, the combination that made the second and third installments in the 'Bourne' series, have committed to add a fourth film to the franchise.

The pair is on board but because of prior commitments it could be a few years before they can begin filming. This should also give them enough time to plan Bourne's next move and where the story goes from here, considering the third movie
wrapped up the trilogy quite nicely and late author Robert Ludlum only authored three novels.

Two more novels have been written by Eric Van Lustbader, called 'The Bourne Legacy' and 'The Bourne Betrayal', however, they're received mixed reviews so we'll probably see a movie with its own arc to continue the story.

At the time of release of the third movie, Damon said he believed it would be the final in the series and said, "I just don't see what story you could do that would feel right.' He also joked in an appearance on 'The Daily Show' that the next film would have to be called 'The Bourne Redundancy'.

But money talks and with the enormous success of the third film, this was to be expected -- not that we're not looking forward to a fourth film. The franchise has made over $940 million worldwide at the box office, with the last film, 'The Bourne Ultimatum', responsible for nearly half of that.
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If you think you've heard of the worst cases of juvenile pregnancies, think again. A 16-year old girl from South America has given birth to a set of triplets. But that's not what's so amazing about this story. With the birth of the triplets, she now has 7 kids! Yes, that's right, SEVEN! Read the following report by BBC News to find out more:

The girl, named only as Pamela, had her first set of female triplets aged 15, having first given birth to a son when she was just 14. All seven children were born
prematurely but without any kind of fertility treatment. While doctors say the three newborns and their mother are well, the case has sparked debate across Argentina.

In bars and cafes, as well as the letters pages of newspapers, there has been widespread criticism of Pamela's alleged promiscuity.

Pamela's family already receives help from the provincial authorities, which donated land and built them a house when the first set of triplets was born. Pamela's mother, who cleans houses to support her daughter and rapidly increasing number of grandchildren, says they will now seek more assistance from the government for the new additions to the family.

Some Argentines are arguing that perhaps what Pamela needs is more advice on contraception. The teenager, who will be 17 on Monday, comes from the remote town of Leones in the central Argentine province of Cordoba.

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Celebrities who gathered to celebrate Ashton Kutcher's 30th birthday may be A-listers but they certainly don't want to end up n a Hepatitis A list. This after the New York City Department of Health later has issued an alert for a case of hepatitis A that was discovered at hot spot Socialista on certain nights -- including the night of Kutcher's party.

The department has told everyone at the party to get vaccinated as a "precautionary measure" after it was discovered that a bartender
was infected with the disease. The vaccine prevents infection in more than 95 percent of cases.

It's estimated that more than 700 people may need to get tested during the three nights the bartender worked at Socialista.

Some of the names at Kutcher's birthday bash were wife Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Madonna, Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Ali Larter, Lucy Liu, Liv Tyler, Ivanka Trump, Molly Sims, Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart, and Lake Bell.
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The following are various tidbits we didn't get to see on television. Mostly happening off stage, these scenes, as reported by Associated Press, offer sidelights to the glamor and pomp we see on cam.

Most of the action on the Oscar stage is choreographed and rehearsed. Backstage is another story.

In the wings of the Kodak Theatre, stars grapple with nerves, have impromptu meetings with colleagues and make last-minute adjustments to their hair and makeup. Presenters and performers mingle with brand-new Oscar winners while dodging props and cameramen.

What you see on TV is Hollywood magic. Backstage is like a home movie, where everybody knows each other and they're all excited about putting on a show.

OSCAR SHOCK: As Marion Cotillard stepped offstage with the best-actress Oscar for "La Vie En Rose," Forest Whitaker enveloped her in a hug that lasted at least a minute.

Then they looked at each other and laughed.

"I'm shaking, like wow," Cotillard trembled.

Stopping by the backstage "thank you" cam, she expressed her gratitude in French and studied her Oscar.

"I'm shaking so much I think I can't talk," she said.

Whitaker led her arm-in-arm behind the stage on the winner's walk.

"This is huge, this is huge," she gushed as backstage workers applauded.

At a stop for a makeup touch up she tried to breathe deeply.

"This is crazy, this is totally crazy. Ooh la la la la! It's totally surreal," she said.

Tilda Swinton was so stunned by her win for supporting actress in "Michael Clayton" that she could only keep repeating "wow, wow" as she walked offstage.

Presenter Alan Arkin chased her with the winner's envelope.

"Oh yes, this is the proof," Swinton said, leaving arm-in-arm with Arkin.

JITTERS: Katherine Heigl wasn't kidding when she told the Oscar audience she was nervous.

Behind the scenes, a stagehand asked if she was OK.

"I just need a cigarette," she said, bumming one from a security guard and heading out to a loading dock.

NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOE BUSINESS: Adjusting her dress as she stepped into the theater wings and prepared to take the stage, Jennifer Garner confessed to the stage manager: "I'd like to take my shoes off."

"We could do it," he replied.

Instead, she looked skyward and said, "I didn't mean it, karmic dressing gods," and walked in a small circle.

"I'm just going to make sure I'm not going to fall," she explained.

Rene Zellweger had slung her silver Christian Louboutins over her shoulder when Johnny Depp ran into her.

"I like your shoes," Depp said.

"Thanks man," Zellweger replied. "I used to like the shoes."

STAR CLUSTER: At times it seemed there were as many stars in the green room as in the audience.

Penelope Cruz sat by her sister, Monica, and fanned herself. They were joined by Miley Cyrus, Johnny Depp and companion Vanessa Paradis, and Forest Whitaker.

Marion Cotillard was about to join them when she learned she would have to smoke outside.

CELEBRITY PLUMBING: The restroom just offstage was another Kodak Theatre hotspot.

Jessica Alba and Forrest Whitaker waited in line, and Javier Bardem brought his Oscar inside with him.

First-time presenters Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill passed the crowd on the way to the stage, but Hill paused and thought better of it. They joined lineup.

LADIES MAN: This backstage reporter was just trying to get out of Jack Nicholson's way, but ended up in his crosshairs.

As he passed in a narrow corridor he brushed against her synthetic white fur coat.

"Nice jacket," he said half under his breath.

As the reporter thanked him, photographers in the hallway aimed their cameras.

"Let's have a picture," said Nicholson.

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"Thank you to the Coens for being crazy enough to think that I could do that and put one of the most horrible haircuts (in) history over my head." _ Javier Bardem, thanking directors Ethan and Joel Coen while accepting the best supporting actor Oscar for "No Country for Old Men."

"The fight is over. So tonight, welcome to the makeup sex." _ Jon Stewart, on the post-strike Oscars.

"If we stay the course, we can turn these movies around." _ Jon Stewart, on the plethora of financially unsuccessful Iraq movies.

"Oscar is 80 this year, which makes him now automatically the front-runner for the Republican (presidential) nomination." _ Jon Stewart.

"Normally when you see a black man or a woman president, an asteroid is about to hit the Statue of Liberty." _ Jon Stewart.

"I feel probably like Eli Manning felt at the Super Bowl. Glad to be in the show, ready for anything." _ Viggo Mortensen, nominated for best actor in "Eastern Promises."

"Unfortunately, so often the roles are not good enough for the women, but the roles for the men are always wonderful." _ Helen Mirren.

"The prospect of all this is rather daunting. The actual practice of it is all right. I'm enjoying myself." _ Tom Wilkinson, supporting actor nominee for "Michael Clayton," on his Oscar red carpet experience.
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The spoof Golden Raspberry Awards, affectionately known as the Razzies, have rewarded Lindsay Lohan's lack of talent.

As if Lohan hadn't already confirmed her desperation by going nude in New York Magazine, the Razzies underscored the message by naming Lindsay 'Worst Actress' and and awarding her box-office flop, 'I Know Who Killed Me', 'Worst Picture'. On the men's side, Eddie Murphy notched the award for 'Worst Actor' in his ridiculously bad comedy 'Norbit'. A movie which, despite bad reviews, took in $158 million. Something that can't be said for Lohan's movie which took in a mere $9 million worldwide.

'I Know Who Killed Me' won eight of nine Razzies for which it was nominated, breaking a record of seven wins previously held by 'Showgirls' and 'Battlefield Earth'.

Here are the rest of the 'winners':

Worst Picture: I Know Who Killed Me

Worst Actor: Eddie Murphy in Norbit

Worst Actress: Lindsay Lohan in I Know Who Killed Me

Worst Supporting Actress: Eddie Murphy in Norbit

Worst Supporting Actor: Eddie Murphy in Norbit

Worst Screen Couple: Lindsay Lohan & her twin in I Know Who Killed Me

Worst Remake or Rip-off: I Know Who Killed Me

Worst Prequel or Sequel: Daddy Day Camp

Worst Director: Chris Siverston for I Know Who Killed Me

Worst Screenplay: Jeffrey Hammond for I Know Who Killed Me

Worst Excuse for a Horror Movie (New Category): I Know Who Killed Me.
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Favorite 'No Country For Old Men' won four Oscars at the 80th Academy Awards, more than any other film, including best movie, director and adapted screenplay. The film's fourth award, for best supporting actor, went to Spain's Javier Bardem for playing a psychopathic killer of few words, becoming the first Spanish ever to win an Oscar.

Daniel Day-Lewis won his second best-actor Oscar for 'There Will Be Blood,' while Marion Cotillard was a surprise winner for best actress in 'La Vie En Rose' and Tilda Swinton took home best supporting actress for 'Michael Clayton'.

Interestingly, all four acting prizes went to Europeans: French Cotillard, Spanish Bardem, and Britishers Day-Lewis and Tilda Swinton. It's only the second time in Oscars' history that has happened, the only other time was in 1964.

Meanwhile, best animated film went to critic favorite 'Ratatouille' about a rat who dreams of becoming a chef and best original screenplay went to stripper turned writer Diablo Cody for teen pregnancy comedy 'Juno.' The Golden Compass, which didn't do exceedingly well at the box office, scored a bit of an upset win over 'Transformers' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' for its visual effects.

Complete list of winners below:

Best picture: No Country for Old Men

Best actress: Marion Cotillard, La Vie en Rose

Best actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood

Best supporting actress: Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton

Best supporting actor: Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men

Best director: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men

Best foreign film: The Counterfeiters, Austria

Adapted screenplay: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, No Country for Old Men

Original screenplay: Diablo Cody, Juno

Animated feature film: Ratatouille

Visual effects: The Golden Compass

Art direction: Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Cinematography: There Will Be Blood

Sound mixing: The Bourne Ultimatum

Sound editing: The Bourne Ultimatum

Original score: Atonement, Dario Marianelli

Original song: Falling Slowly from Once

Costume: Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Documentary feature: Taxi to the Dark Side

Documentary short: Freeheld

Film editing: The Bourne Ultimatum

Makeup: La Vie en Rose

Animated short film: Peter & the Wolf

Live action short film: Le Mozart des Pickpockets (The Mozart of Pickpockets)
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