Joel Madden and Nicole Richie Wed, the Details

 The rumors are true, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden tied the knot after four years of dating and two children in between those years. The wedding took place Saturday, December 11 at Lionel Richie's house in Los Angeles, picking "an Old Hollywood glamorous feel" as the theme.

A string of celebrities who were reported to attend the weekend nuptials are Gwen Stefani, Samantha Ronson, Ashlee Simpson, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Nicole's godfather Quincy Jones and Joel's twin brother Benji Madden. Rev. Run reportedly proceeded over the wedding ceremony. But the biggest guest, literally, was a trained elephant which was led to the wedding site for attraction.

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Miley Cyrus Condemned for Smoking Bong

 Miley Cyrus has come under fire from anti-drugs campaigners, who have criticized the teenage star after she was caught on camera allegedly smoking a hallucinogenic legal high. A video of the Hannah Montana singer/actress puffing on a bong emerged online on Friday, December 10, much to the dismay of her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who insisted he was saddened by the footage.

The 18 year old, who is shown giggling and babbling incoherently in the film, is said to have been smoking controversial but legal psychoactive plant Salvia, and experts are already stepping forward to condemn Cyrus' actions.

Former California State Assemblyman, Anthony Adams, who attempted to have the substance banned in the state back in 2007, is adamant the young star is setting a bad example.

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Robert Pattinson Hides His Rap Tapes

Robert Pattinson is hiding an embarrassing past - he previously pursued a rap career, forming a band and recording hundreds of demos. The "Twilight" star admits he didn't always dream of becoming an actor and his goal at the age of 13 was to become a hip-hop artist.

Pattinson and his friends became a "crew" and called themselves Big Tub and the Tappy Cats and he hoped to follow in the footsteps of his hero, Eminem. He tells Britain's Top Of The Pops magazine, "I've got a whole collection of tapes of me rapping from when I was 13! I wanted to be a rapper so there are hundreds and hundreds of tapes. They're very amusing!"

"I was obsessed with Eminem when I was younger. When he first came out I was about 12 and fanatical about his Slim Shady CD. I think he's a genius. I'd love to rap with Eminem! That would be really amazing."

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Selena Gomez: Breakfast With Justin Bieber Was 'Innocent'

Selena Gomez has brushed off fresh rumors she's romancing teen sensation Justin Bieber, insisting the 'date' they were spotted on was an "innocent" breakfast. Gomez and the "Baby" hitmaker sparked speculation they are a couple on Wednesday, December 8 when they were seen enjoying breakfast together at the International House of Pancakes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The pair has been at the center of romance gossip over the last year - but Gomez insists they are just friends. She tells MTV News, "It was pancakes. Who doesn't like pancakes? We were both performing in the same place so we went and had pancakes together. That's all it is. All innocent."

Gomez however did not address why they left the place holding hands and whether the employee's testimony that they were very affectionate inside the eatery was true or not.

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Sandra Bullock, Kate Middleton, Lady GaGa Are Personalities of 2010

Sandra Bullock, Kate Middleton and Lady GaGa have been named on Parade magazine's first annual Personalities of the Year list. Bullock dominated headlines in early 2010 when she took home a Best Actress Academy Award for her role in "The Blind Side", while just days later it was revealed her husband Jesse James had cheated on her.

She bounced back from the scandal by revealing she had secretly become a mother to adopted baby Louis in January and Parade editors have applauded the star for her strength during the breakdown of her relationship.

Middleton, who became engaged to Prince William in October and will wed at London's Westminster Abbey in April, Lady GaGa and "Glee" actress Jane Lynch were also feted by Parade in the list, which features in Sunday's edition.

Bret Michaels, who has overcome a series of health setbacks this year, also makes the rundown. The Poison rocker underwent an emergency appendectomy before collapsing from a near-fatal brain haemorrhage in April, and later suffered a stroke. He was subsequently diagnosed with a hole in his heart.

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Hailee Steinfeld Gets $100,000 Over 'True Grit' Co-Stars' Swears

Teenager Hailee Steinfeld's "True Grit" co-stars helped add to her salary for the film - thanks to their foul language. In a bid to keep their cursing to a minimum around the youngster, who was 12 when they shot the film, Josh Brolin, Matt Damon and Barry Pepper came up with a swear box idea - and quickly filled it with fines.

Brolin explains, "We had a great time but the cursing between me and Matt and Barry was bad. Hailie got $5 (GBP3.3) for the F word. She made about $100,000 (GBP66,670)."

In Ethan Coen and Joel Coen-directed "True Grit", newcomer Hailee Steinfeld is cast as Mattie Ross who sets out on a mission to find her father's killer with a trigger-happy, drunken U.S. Marshal, Rooster Cogburn, and a Texas Ranger named LeBoeuf. The PG-13 drama will open wide in the U.S. on December 22, just in time for Christmas.

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Report: Elin Nordegren Moves On From Tiger Woods With Student

Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is moving on from the shamed sports star - she's dating a new man, according to U.K. reports. The couple split last year after news of the sportsman's numerous infidelities hit the headlines, and their divorce was finalized in August, with the Swedish former model walking away with an estimated $100 million.

She only spoke to the press once throughout the scandal to reveal her embarrassment over her husband's infidelities and insisting she just wanted to focus on her two children and her studies for a college course in psychology.

And now Nordegren has been linked to a 35-year-old South African she met while studying in Florida. A source tells Britain's The Sun, "There's been kissing and cuddling but I don't know if it's gone further."

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Nicole Richie Denies Agreeing to Publish Wedding Pics for $100,000

A representative for Nicole Richie has dismissed reports the star has signed a $100,000 deal with a U.S. magazine to publish snaps of her wedding to Joel Madden. The couple married in front of friends and family during a romantic ceremony at Richie's father Lionel Richie's Beverly Hills estate on Saturday, December 11.

Madden's twin brother and Good Charlotte bandmate Benji Madden served as best man while the socialite's pal Samantha Ronson was among the bridesmaids. Other guests included Gwen Stefani, Ashlee Simpson and Kris Jenner. The happy couple's children, Harlow, two, and 15-month-old Sparrow, were also at the ceremony.

Weekend reports suggested the couple's representatives were negotiating an exclusive magazine deal ahead of the big day, with aims to land a whopping $100,000 for the snaps, which the socialite reportedly planned to donate to charity. However, Richie's rep has denied the claims, telling the New York Post: "Your information is incorrect."

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Unfazed by Bong Video, Miley Cyrus Shows Up at Sunday Game

While her father took it hard, Miley Cyrus appears indifferent to the latest scandal that hit her. A video of the 18-year-old smoking from a bong hit the internet over the weekend and Billy Ray Cyrus said he's "sorry' and "sad", adding he doesn't have much control about that.

Miley, however, was in a good spirit when she showed up on the set of her movie, "So Undercover", hours after the video was posted on TMZ. Sources said Miley was all professional in the rehearsals, running through script lines with co-star Kelly Osbourne. Filming is not scheduled to begin until later this week in Louisiana, but Miley "kept her focus on the movie."

On Sunday, December 12, Miley resurfaced at New Orleans Saints game against St. Louis Rams at Superdome. She got the chance to meet the Saints' coach Sean Payton while there.

Miley has not released any statement regarding the allegation that she smoked Salvia in the bong. Her father's statement remains the only official confirmation that the tape was indeed of the Disney star.

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Sting, Robert De Niro and More Prevent Stoning of an Iran Woman

Stars including Sting, Robert Redford and Robert De Niro have signed an open letter to Iran's government calling for the release of a woman sentenced to death by stoning. Iranian woman Sakineh Ashtiani, a mum-of-two, made headlines around the world earlier this year when she was ordered to be stoned to death over alleged adultery. The execution was suspended following an international outcry.

Now stars and politicians have called for her release, signing a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Published on the front page of Britain's The Times newspaper, the letter reads, "We, the undersigned, call on the government of Iran to release immediately Ms Ashtiani, her son Sajad Ghaderzade, and her lawyer, Javid Houtan Kian, from incarceration."

Other celebrities who have condemned the treatment of Ashtiani and have signed the letter include Mia Farrow and Juliette Binoche.

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Akshay, Katrina promote ‘Tees Maar Khan’ in Ahmedabad

 

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif promoted ‘Tees Maar Khan’ in Ahmedabad.

Director Farah Khan was also present on the occasion.

Akshay Kumar said he has a connection of heart with the people of Gujarat.

“I have come to Gujarat and I come here four times in a year. I want to tell you that all my movies, which were released, have been successful in Gujarat. My first movie, ‘Saugandh’ was only a hit in Gujarat,” said Kumar.

“I have a connection of heart with the people of Gujarat. Whenever any of my film is released, I always come to Gujarat with the producer,” he added.

Katrina Kaif said Gujarat has been a lucky place for her as every time she has come to this state to promote her film, that film has been a big success and she hopes the same this time.

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Akshay Kumar recalls his Kolkata connection

 

 Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar Saturday revealed his old Kolkata connection: He once worked in a travel agency in central Kolkata in the early 1980s.

‘I want to share something with you guys. I have an old connection with this city (Kolkata) and I love it. During early 1983-84 I used to work in a travel agency in New Market area of Kolkata,’ Akshay told mediapersons here.

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Katrina says she has no marriage plans

  Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif says she has no plans to tie the knot right now, but feels that marriage is a cute thing.

‘I don’t have any plans. But I think marriage is one of the cute things. You have to leave it in god’s hand,’ said Katrina, who was here Saturday with her co-star Akshay Kumar for the promotion of their upcoming movie ‘Tees Maar Khan’.

Katrina, who is on cloud nine after the grand success of her previous film ‘Raajneeti’, has already established herself as one of the leading actresses of Bollywood.

Her sizzling item song ‘Sheila Ki Jawani’ in ‘Tees Maar Khan’ directed by Farah Khan is already a hit.

When the question about Katrina’s marriage was popped to Akshay, he shot back: ‘Why do you want her to get married? She is a very talented actress. She is making her career. Let her make it.’

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Akshay hopes to taste success with Katrina again

 

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says as the films he has done with Katrina Kaif in the past have been a hit, he hopes their upcoming ‘Tees Maar Khan’ also sees the same success.

‘We have done many films together. And those films have done very well at the box office. Hope this film will also do well,’ Akshay told mediapersons here Saturday.

He was all praise for the actress and said she has done a commendable job in B-town.

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‘Band Baaja…’ is a delightful, pleasant rom-com (Hindi Film Review, Rating: ****)

  Film: Band Baaja Baaraat; Starring: Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh; Directed by: Maneesh Sharma;

Rating: ****

Have you ever wondered what they mean when they talk about the chemistry between a screen pair? Watch this delightful ode to the great Indian wedding and it will solve the mystery for keeps.

The super-accomplished Anushka Sharma and debutant Ranveer Singh, quite easily the discovery of the year, whip up a wondrous camaraderie in scenes written with such skill and craft in the film, set in the backdrop of weddings-sheddings in the heart of ‘Nayee Dilli’.

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