Damon Albarn Warns 'Glee' Not to Use His Songs

 Gorillaz and Blur star Damon Albarn has warned "Glee" producers not to contact him about using his songs on the TV show - because he can't forgive them for stealing The Beatles' U.S. pop chart record.

Albarn has yet to be asked to be a part of the hit musical show but he insists he'll never agree to let his songs be a part of the programme. The Brit is still upset by the fact the cast of "Glee" toppled the Fab Four's record for most appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 by a non-solo act earlier this year. Albarn says, "Those songs won't last like the Beatles... They'll be forgotten in a few years time."

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A Look at Paula Abdul on 'Live to Dance' Promos

Like on "American Idol", Paula Abdul takes the center seat on "Live to Dance". Two set of promos have been released to reveal all kind of dance acts that would perform before Paula and the other two judges, choreographer Travis Payne and singer/dancer Kimberly Wyatt. Taking the role of host is Andrew Gunsberg.

Various acts such as tap dancers, contemporary and ballet from any range of age are welcomed in the competition.

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Muse Not Banned in Australia Despite Flouting Rule

Promoters in Australia have denied British rockers Muse have been banned from a venue after they came under fire for smoking on stage. The "Supermassive Black Hole" hitmakers infuriated concert organisers earlier this month by flouting anti-smoking legislation throughout their show at Melbourne's Ron Laver Arena, despite receiving orders to not light up.

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Paramore Split Gets Ugly, Josh Farro Hits Back at Hayley Williams

 Josh Farro is not happy with the statement posted on Paramore's official site about his exit with his brother Zac Farro. He slammed frontwoman Hayley Williams for not making the announcement a joint statement, but rather writing it from her point of view and releasing it without his permission.

"I had a statement typed ready to post to you guys but Hayley released one without my permission. We were not going to issue a statement until we worked out our exit agreement with Hayley," he started. "I did not think Hayley's version told the whole story, at least from our perspective and hopefully this will explain a bit about why we are leaving."

In the previous open letter, it was mentioned that "for the last year it hasn't seemed as if they [Josh and Zac] wanted to be around anymore," so the departure was not surprising for Hayley, Jeremy Davis and Taylor York.

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Justin Bieber Gave Shout-Out to Johnny Depp in Concert

 Justin Bieber met two superfans at his show in Miami, Florida on Saturday, December 18 - Johnny Depp's children. The "Baby" hitmaker was performing at the city's American Airlines Arena over the weekend and Depp took his two kids Lily-Rose and Jack to the gig.

And the actor thrilled the youngsters by arranging for them to go backstage to meet their idol before his performance, according to the New York Post's gossip column Page Six. A source tells the publication, "Depp brought his two kids and they hung out for a while before the show."

Bieber then acknowledged his star guest during the concert, shouting out, "What do you think Johnny Depp would want me to play?"

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Justin Bieber Woos His Girlfriend in New Leaked Song 'Ride'

 Another never-heard-before song from Justin Bieber makes its way out. Titled "Ride", it's a love song with catchy melody and features the Canadian singer serenading his unnamed love interest, "I could be your queen but you could be my boo."

"We could go anywhere, to the moon and through the air," Bieber continued to declare his love for the woman and what he would do to be with her. "We could go to the movies or the mall, baby I don't care/ Yeah this is true, wanna be with you/ And I just wanna ride with you."

This is the second song, after "Latin Girl", which comes out while Bieber is in the middle of recording his new album.

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Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 on Hot 200, Blocking Michael Jackson

After dethroned from the top spot of Billboard Hot 200 following her historical 1-million-copy debut, Taylor Swift finally clears her way back to the penthouse of the U.S. albums chart this week. The country music singer claims the No. 1 position once again with her latest effort "Speak Now".

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Video Premiere: Maroon 5's 'Hands All Over'

Maroon 5 get animated in a music video for title track of their new album "Hands All Over". Directed by Don Tyler (A Day to Remember, Flyleaf, Mason Proper), it features a naked, also-animated lady writhing flirtatiously and sometimes running her hands on Adam Levine or his bandmates.

"Hands All Over" has been in stores since September this year. Coming from production hands of Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the album featuring Grammy-winning country music group Lady Antebellum debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Hot 200 with 142,000 copies.

Maroon 5 are currently on tour. They also perform alongside Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, Nelly and Melissa Etheridge for a CBS special "A Home for the Holidays" which airs Wednesday night, December 22. Next, they will be serving as a house band for the 16th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards which broadcast live on VH1 on January 14, 2011.

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People Almost Killed on the Set of Dolph Lundgren's New Movie

 Dolph Lundgren's new movie was rocked by an explosion which injured several workers on set on Tuesday, December 21, according to a U.S. report. The Swedish tough guy is currently working on upcoming action picture "In the Name of the King 2" in British Columbia, Canada and shooting has been taking place in the Golden Ears Provincial Park.

But the set was hit by a blast on Tuesday when a propane heater blew up, according to ETOnline.com. The website reports many workers were caught up in the explosion and victims suffered varying degrees of burns. None of the injuries are thought to be life threatening.

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Actor: Director of Broadway 'Spider-Man' Should Be Prosecuted

 Broadway star Adam Pascal has called for the director of troubled musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" to be prosecuted after another actor was injured on-stage during a preview performance. The beleaguered show, which features a soundtrack by U2 stars Bono and The Edge, has been blighted by delays amid rigorous safety checks for the production's aerial stunts.

The musical has also been dogged by injuries - actress Natalie Mendoza suffered concussion on the first night of previews when a rope broke and hit her on the head, and Spider-Man stuntman Kevin Aubin broke both wrists during rehearsals in October. Another preview ended in disaster on Monday, December 20 when the show was cut short following a horrific accident, which saw stunt double Christopher Tierney tumble from a platform above the stage. He was hospitalized and diagnosed with several broken ribs.

Director Julie Taymor branded the accident "heartbreaking" but was "thankful"

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Anne Hathaway's Portrayal of Judy Garland Postponed

Production on an upcoming biopic of Judy Garland, starring Anne Hathaway, has been pushed back to allow the actress and movie executives extra time to deal with the "sensitive project". "The Devil Wears Prada" star last year signed on to play the "Wizard of Oz" legend in a big screen adaptation of biographer Gerald Clarke's 2001 book "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland".

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Toy Gives a Peek at Megatron in 'Transformers 3'

On Tuesday, December 21, several photos of Megatron toy have surfaced online and it was thought to be what the autobot would look like in the third "Transformers" film. The toy takes shape of a "Mad Max truck", kind of the same type of truck which was spotted on the set.

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Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur Welcome Baby Boy Theodore

Ali Larter and her actor husband Hayes MacArthur are first-time parents. The "Heroes" actress gave birth to a baby boy on Monday morning, December 20 in Los Angeles, her representative confirms to the media.

The couple, who got married in August 2009, names the tot Theodore Hayes MacArthur. He is the first child for both Ali and Hayes.

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Lindsay Lohan's Parents Speak About Rehab Incident

 Lindsay Lohan's father is adamant the actress is not to blame for an alleged altercation with a member of staff at a rehab clinic, claiming the employee "had it in for Lindsay" and snapped when the star was 10 minutes late after a trip to a hair salon.

Police in Palm Desert, California have launched an investigation after a worker at the Betty Ford clinic claimed to have been hurt in a dispute with Lohan on December 12. Dawn Holland, who has been dismissed from Betty Ford for talking to the media about the incident, alleges Lohan was caught sneaking back in to the clinic after her curfew, and also claims the star had been drinking.

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Newlywed Hulk Hogan Underwent Back Surgery

 Newly-wed Hulk Hogan has checked into a Florida hospital to undergo back surgery, according to a U.K. report. The 57-year-old wrestling icon exchanged vows with Jennifer McDaniel last week at their home in Clearwater, Florida after a year-long engagement.

But rather than enjoy a long honeymoon, Hogan - real name Terry Bollea - entered a hospital near his home on Tuesday, December 21 for an operation on his back, reports Britain's Daily Mail Online. The procedure has reportedly been scheduled to repair an ongoing issue which has become progressively worse in recent months.

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