Elaine Davidson Is World’s Most Pierced Woman

Meet Elaine Davidson, the worlds most pierced woman. She is in the news today because she has added her 6,005th piercing.According the Guinness Book of World Records, Elaine Davidson is the world’s most pierced woman. She made her record official in 2000 when she only had 462 piercings, with 192 of those in her face. Now she has 6005 piercings and 1,500 of those are “internal.” Shockingly the Brazilian born nurse doesn’t like getting pierced.

“To break the record you have to get to a high level. I wanted to break the record. My family [doesn’t] even like tattoos or piercings. But I am happy. I decided to change myself and be me.”Elaine Davidson was born in Brazil and currently lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. She has made a name for herself as the world’s most pierced woman her excessive piercings have allowed her to model with the Ugly Models agency.

Elaine has more piercings in her genitalia than in any other part of the body totaling 500. They are both external and internal. The weight of her body jewelry is estimated to be about 4 lbs.As previously mentioned, Davisdon’s piercings total 6,005 in all. According to medical experts this may be a health hazard as she is prone to infection in and around the area of the piercings, and is at high risk for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis and HIV.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bunchen Got Married ( Wedding Photos)

It appears that supermodel Gisele Bundchen may have married that silly football-playing Tom Brady. I know it's terrible, horrible, no good very bad news -- if it's true.US Magazine is claiming to have an exclusive, and is boldly pronouncing the couple man and wife with a headline that has an exclamation point. Elaine Benes would be proud. Jake Jarmel ... not so much.

The bride, 28, donned a form-fitting ivory lace strapless gown with a trumpet skirt, scalloped edges, long train and a floor-length veil with attached handmade satin roses and attached satin headband, all by Dolce & Gabbana. Her three dogs also wore matching Dolce & Gabbana floral lace collars.Dolce & Gabbana most recently dressed Fergie for her January nuptials to Josh Duhamel.

The ceremony -- which began at dusk -- was "very small and intimate," a source tells Us, adding that guests mostly consisted of immediate family. Brady's son with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan, John Edward Thomas Moynahan, was also present.Engagement rumors began to surface about the couple late last year. First, TMZ.com announced Brady popped the question Dec. 24 on a private plane, then People claimed they planned to wed in Costa Rica.

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American Idol 2009 Group 2 Results:Brooke White Performs

Now 3 more Idol hopefuls will join American Idol top 12 and 25 million votes have been counted on who will accompany Danny Gokey, Alexis Grace and Michael Sarver into the next round of eliminations.Group 2 performed Ne-Yo’s “Closer”. Ryan Seacrest asked some of the contestants about picking the right song for the competition. Ryan again teased Jeanine Vailes about her legs.

First one to be called were Allison Iraheta, Jesse Langseth and Matt Breitzke. Ryan asked Randy Jackson who he thinks will get through. Randy’s guess is right.ALLISON IRAHETA is through to the next round. She’s into the Top 12!Next to be called were Megan Corkrey and Kris Allen. Both contestants were nervous. Then Ryan called Matt Giraud and Jeanine Vailes. Out of four only one will get through. Paula Abdul is torn between Matt, Kris and Megan.Jeanine is OUT. Matt is also eliminated. It’s now down to Megan and Kris. And it’s KRIS ALLEN! Kris can’t believe it…

Former Idol finalist Brooke White makes a special guest appearance. She sings her first single “Hold Up My Heart”. She sings okay but her outfit kinda reminds of lady prisoners. Hahaha…All five remaining contestants were called. Mishavonna Henson, Kai Kalama and Jasmine Murray are all OUT. That leaves us with Nick Mitchell, Normund Gentle and Adam Lambert.

Simon Cowell laughed and said he prayed five or six times last night (about Nick or Norman not going through). But ahhhhhh, commercials again…America has spoken after the nationwide vote and it is indeed, ADAM LAMBERT who will go through the Top 12.

Check out Brooke White First Single ‘Hold Up My Heart’ On American Idol video here.

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Melinda Messenger Sizzlin Hot Lingerie Pictures

She may have been booted off Dancing On Ice on Sunday, but Melinda Messenger still has plenty to smile about.The model, who celebrated her birthday on Monday, proves she is fabulous at 38 in these sexy new shots for Ultimo.She is the face of the underwear brand, following in the footsteps of Mel B, Sarah Harding, Penny Lancaster, Gemma Atkinson and Rachel Hunter.

The mother-of-three effortlessly models a series of designs, including various shades of pink and a sexy leopard-print set.Swindon-born Melinda, who became famous in the Nineties as a page 3 girl, quit topless modelling after the birth of first child Morgan eight years ago.But she went back to her glamour roots when she was named the face of the lingerie label last year, just weeks after she reunited with her estranged husband Wayne Roberts after a six month trial separation.She has previously said: 'I never thought I’d model lingerie again before Ultimo approached me. In fact, I’d hung up my bra quite a few years ago!

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Lily Allen Topless Pictures With Panthers For Q Magazine

Lily Allen stripped off for her riskiest photoshoot yet as she posed topless beside two ferocious panthers.Wearing nothing but a pair of diamond-squared hotpants, opaque tights and platform heels, the Smile singer appears to show none of 'The Fear' she sings about in her latest single.The sexy shoot for Q magazine took place last month, just hours after the 23-year-old singer jetted in from the Caribbean, where she was photographed frolicking with 45-year-old art mogul Jay Jopling.

While the singer appears brave (and perhaps a little insane) to be standing so close to the predatory animals, it turns out Lily was not put at risk and the big cats were simply digitally added in.In another fun shot, it looks like Lily is taking to the dancefloor with three panthers as she shimmies in between them in a purple fringed dress.

Shot by photographer John Wright, Lily poses in a series of skimpy outfits with her newfound friends from Buckinghamshire's Amazing Animals, who were handled by experienced trainers during the challenging shoot.In the accompanying interview, Lily discusses the new 'hunk' in her life, Audio Bullys DJ Tom Dinsdale, despite being photographed with Jopling just days earlier.

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Freida Pinto Hot Photo Shoot for Vogue

Just months ago she was a virtual unknown, but now Freida Pinto has transformed into one of the most in-demand stars on the scene. The Slumdog Millionaire actress is not only a darling in Hollywood, she has won over the fashion world too.She features in a smouldering new shoot for the Indian addition of Vogue magazine, which brands her as a 'style icon'.The 24-year-old cover girl looks every inch an A-list star as she lounges around in a diamonte confection and lashings of blood-red lipstick for the spread.

Modelling is familiar territory for Freida - she started out her career posing in advertisements for products including Wrigley's Chewing Gum.However her latest job was an altogether more glamorous affair.The Vogue cover emerged just hours after it was revealed that Frieda is lined up to star in Woody Allen's next film.Allen moved quickly to secure the services of the 24-year-old actress, the latest in a long line of female muses featured in his films.

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Topless Coffee Shop: Vassalboro Maine VIDEO

Grand View Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro, Maine? See photos, video and find out more about Starbucks’ latest and most daring competitor.Take your pick. What is more surprising? That the Grand View Coffee Shop opened in Vassalboro, Maine (of all places) on very chilly February morning with two feet of snow on the ground? That 150 people applied for the 10 available jobs as ‘bare-istas’?

Initially there were complaints and objections about the topless cafe from more than 50 residents who turned out to hearings before the Planning Board but nonetheless town officials said they were unable to prevent the owner, Donald Crabtree, from opening the coffee shop.

Thus, the Grand View Topless Coffee Shop had its grand opening with just a few ground rules: only adults over 18 are allowed to enter the cash only establishment. No cameras and no touching allowed. On opening day, in spite of the snowstorm, staff members estimated that the Vassalboro coffee shop has 50-60 customers of which approximately eight were womenThe hours are 6am to 6pm with just two items on the menu–’New England Coffee’ selling for $3, and donuts from Chase Farm Bakery in Whitefield priced at $2 each–served by females and one male.

Waitress Susie Wiley, a 23 year old who has worked in coffee shops since she was a teenager, said she applied for the job because it is “something different.” She went on to say she loves the job and finds it “very empowering, not degrading” as the patrons whom she describes as men, women and couples from “all walks of life” have been “completely respectful.”Brothers Dick and Rene Brochu of Augusta, ages 60 and 59, said they decided to stop by the topless cafe after hearing about it from friends. “I really hope it works,” Dick Brochu said. “It’s different. I kind of like it. If you don’t like it, I say don’t come in, stay away….The evil is in your head.”

This is the same picture that the newspaper, Morning Sentinel of Waterville, Maine, put on its front page in covering the story. They heard from a “couple dozen” upset readers, some of whom canceled their subscriptions. The newspaper Maine printed an editorial on this new development in the story of the topless cafe.

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Rachael Ramonas is Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen

Rachael Ramonas, Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen. The 17 year old is in the news today because of a party she threw that resulted in two-dozen teenagers charged with underage drinking.Rachael Ramonas threw a drinking party on Saturday night when her parents went out of town. After receiving an anonymous tip, Wolcott police Capt. Domenic Angiolillo, and other officers responded to the Ramonas home. The officers found beer and rum among drinking paraphernalia. Rachel told police that friends she invited, invited other people and the crowd got out of hand.

24 tickets were issued, in which the teens will have to pay a fine of $136 and have automatic 30-day suspension of driving privileges. However, most of the teens are pleading not guilty, and taking their chances in court. “It’s not the end of the world. It’s not the crime of the century,” Angiolillo said. “It was kids being kids. She made a bad judgment call. It’s just a shame, that’s all. You have to take responsibility for your actions.”

This is big news because Rachel is Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen, and has won a $2,000 scholarship. She obtained the scholarship by running a fundraiser for friends killed by a driver who once had a DUI, among other accomplishments.According to the contest website, she is an honor student and wants to be a dentist. She was crowned in June 2008, and represented her state in the national pageant in August 2008. State and national pageant officials have yet to decided if she will lose her scholarship and relinquish her crown. Her reign ends in June.

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Megan Joy Corkery Is American Idol Contestant

Megan Joy Corkery American Idol contestant in season 8. See photos, video and a biography of the beautiful blond 23-year-old pop singer with an expressive voice and distinctive style here.Variously known as Megan Corkery, the Utah single mother has received accolades from all of the judges both in her Utah audition and in her Top 36performance.

For her Top 36 round 2 performance, she sang ‘Put Your Records On’ by Corinne Bailey Rae, a single from the British singer’s breakthrough self-titled album. Corkery delivered a vocally uneven, yet still credible and pleasing performance. Judge Kara DioGuardi characterized her as a “package artist” who is “pretty and “unique” and with the right song, could become a “breakout artist.”The full list of the Idol Top 36 group 2 against which Megan Corkery is competing is as follows: Adam Lambert, Matt Giraud, Jeanine Vaile, Nick Mitchell, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, Matt Brietzke, Jesse Langseth, Kai Kalama, Mishavonna Henson and Jasmine Murray.

Megan Joy Corkery was born in January 28, 1986 in Sandy, Utah. Her age is 23. She has blond hair and brown eyes and a large artistic tattoo that covers most of her upper right arm.Megan Corkery is a recently divorced single mother with a son named Ryder. She auditioned for American Idol in Salt Lake City, Utah, with the song ‘Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man,’ the bluesy song by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II from the classic musical ‘Show Boat.’

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Beyonce's Wardrobe Malfunction at the Oscars

From Sunday's Academy Award, Beyonce Knowles has probably learned this lesson: don't leave the house without a full coverage bra or at least pasties. Just a week after her sister had a wardrobe malfuction, Beyonce has experienced one as well. During her theatrical dance with Hugh Jackman at the Oscars, Beyonce's nipple slipped out of her red sequined outfit when the Australian actor dipped her. Did Jackson notice? Probably not. But a clever camera man apparently decided to examine every millisecond of the couple's performance to capture that moment. Apparently these guys have a lot of time on their hands.

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Sharon Stone’s See-Through Oscars Dress

Sharon Stone attended the17th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar party in LA Sunday night in a daring sheer panel and lace dress and no bra.After posing on the red carpet both alone and with a mystery date, Stone, 50, mingled with guests including Quincy Jones and Elle Macpherson once inside.

Attention deprived actress Sharon Stone set tongues wagging at the Oscars Sunday night with a dress that was more than a little bit revealing.
Stone’s Oscars dress was sheer black and lace, and Stone wasn’t wearing a bra.How do we know she wasn’t wearing a bra? well every picture taken of her at an after party clearly shows her surgically enhanced breasts right down to the nipple.Sharon Stone has a new movie coming out in April. Is this her lame attempt to hype herself to get some press? After all, no publicity is bad publicity.

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Rihanna Pregnant Rumors!!

Rihanna pregnant, with Chris Brown’s baby! It seems like that would be the craziest rumor we could hear, but perhaps it’s true!According the National Enquirer Rihanna may be pregnant with Chris Brown’s baby. The tabloid claims that Rihanna told friends the thought of losing the baby raced through her mind as Chris purportedly beat her.

“All I could think was, ‘Oh, my God, I could lose the baby!’”According to those close to her, and the tabloid, Rihanna had already told Brown she thought she might be pregnant. Friends fear that may be what caused him to lash out at Rihanna.

In the meantime, Chris Brown is taking anger-management classes. According to the New York Daily News, the singer began classes on Monday.“Chris doesn’t actually have to go by law,” a source told the Daily News. “But he believes it will make him look better to the public, and he wants to try to get in a few classes before March 5.”

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Top Chef Winner Is Hosea Rosenberg

Top Chef New York finishes the most successful season ever as the final three cook a three-course meal for their lives at the New Orleans restaurant Commander’s Palace in what promises to be one of the most compelling finishes in the history of Top Chef From the underdog, but surging, Carla to the ever-confident, Stefan, to Hosea, who, if he can keep from worrying about beating Stefan and just cook, the three look to impress the judges one last time as Top Chef New York crowns a Season 5 winner.

With the three finalists standing before the judges, Padma said that one would be Top Chef and the winner of $100,000.00. Tom said Carla had soul when she cooked; Hosea was called very consistent and had really been a great competitor; Tom said that Stefan had great techniques and had some great highs and some lows, as well.With great drama, Padma announced that Hosea was the Season 5 Top Chef in what was the closest decision for the judges ever on Top Chef. Hosea was truly vindicated in his final defeat of Stefan and had the most to prove as he took home the top prize on Season 5 of Top Chef.

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American Idol Season 8 Top 12 Performance

America already has chosen three of this season's "American Idol"'s Top 12: Alexis Grace, Danny Gokey and Michael Sarver. Wednesday night in a two-hour live event, 12 more of the Top 36 performed songs from Billboard's Hot 100 in hopes of making the cut.

Jasmine Murray — Love Song: I saw Sara Bareilles sing this in concert. Just had to share. This girl is no Sara Bareilles; it was pitchy in parts, but it seems like a good song choice. She’s a good performer. Hmmm. Overall, I’m disappointed.

Matt Giraud — Viva la Vida: Love Coldplay. This guy has potential, but I’m not sure he’s Top 12 material. The judges are on my page.

Jeanine Vailes — This Love: I want to come back in my next life with her legs. That is all. I like the song, and I like how she makes it her own, but it’s just not working for her.

PSA: The judges complain that the contestants are choosing the wrong songs so why don’t the producers allow the judges to HELP THEM CHOOSE THE RIGHT SONGS!? It would make the show SO much better.

Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle (or whatever he’s going by this week) — Living Without You: I really don’t know what to make of this guy. If he can sing, he’s sure is trying awfully hard to hide it. Randy calls it entertaining. I think that’s being generous. Paula calls him memorable. Perhaps.

Allison Iraheta — Alone: One of my favorite songs; pretty ambitious for a 16-year-old. Why am I doubtful she can bring it? Okay so that’s… wow. I’m pleasantly surprised. She has a very individual sound. I love it when Randy says “blew it out the box”. I always want to say that but I could never pull it off.

Kris Allen — Man in the Mirror: What a cutie. But can we ban all Michael Jackson songs from this competition from now on? Kthanksbai. Okay so yeah, he’s a really good performer. I’m liking this, Michael Jackson and all. He comes into his own towards the end. I don’t remember him in Hollywood so I’m not sure what Kara’s talking about. Interesting, judges are divided. Glad to know I’m not totally off base.

Megan Joy Corkrey — Put Your Records On: Great song. She’s adorable. Feeling optimistic. Oh this isn’t quite what I was hoping for. I dunno. Paula loves her. Simon’s onto something — it got shouty at the end. And yikes, Megan’s saying she rocked it in that part. Now you know I don’t like it when the contestants argue with the judges. I’m with Simon — I want her to get voted thru, but she didn’t nail it tonight.

Matt Breitzke — If You Could Only See: Great song. Awww, he’s like a big teddy bear. I want to like him, but I’m afraid this is just really good karaoke. Is it just me, or is Simon nicer this year?

Jesse Langseth — Betty Davis Eyes: She’s gorgeous. Now let’s see if she can sing. And she CAN. I’m liking this chick. But next time she needs to finish knitting her sweater before appearing on national TV. Was she just trying not to yawn? Yeah, I’m with Randy on the 5-note range. Nevermind the part about Simon being nicer this year. Telling people they are forgettable is so rude. Ugh.

Kai Kalama — What Becomes of the Broken Hearted: Eh. He’s good, I guess. I’m too distracted by that mop on his head to be objective about the performance. There’s potential there, but I’m not sure he’s Top 12 material.

Mishavonna Henson — Drops of Jupiter: I’m always intrigued by those who are cut and come back to get through the following year. That was strange. There were parts that were all there and there were other parts that were really baaaaad. The judges keep saying she’s a good singer, but there were parts of that song that were very off.

Adam Lambert — Satisfaction: Oh yeah. Awesome song. I LURV THE STONES. Yes I realize he just said it’s his MOTHER’S favorite band. I’m 36 going on 50. This guy has mad talent, but I’ve always found him a bit uncomfortable to watch, and tonight is no different. Yes, thank you Simon! “There were some parts that were excruciatingly bad and parts that were brilliant.” That pretty much sums it up for me too. But I can’t see NOT voting him through. He’s got amazing potential, once he drops that affected stage persona.

See Jesse Langseth “Betty Davis Eyes” video here.

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True Beauty Season Finale :Julia Anderson Favourite!

True Beauty airs the final episode on ABC tonight, finally revealing who they have chosen as the most beautiful person in America. Last week, sexiest contestant Laura went home, leaving Billy, Joel, and Julia in the house. Julia has never been to the Hall of Beauty, and she’s a pageant queen. Will that give her the edge to beat out superfit Joel and Chippendale dancer Billy?

Joel survived the Hall of Beauty, and he’s happy with the judge’s comments towards him. Billy is surprised to be in the final three, and Julia’s glad that Laura was eliminated, leaving her as the only female contender. “I know that I’m more beautiful than anybody else,” Joel says, and if doesn’t win he’ll consider himself a failure. He’s decided not to be too friendly any more.Julia is missing her eyelash extension appointments, and settles for fake lashes for the final judging. Billy plans to make sure the judges get to know him.

People Magazine has arrived for a photo shoot, and Vanessa’s going to watch the contestants every move. The contestants will have a one on one interview with Jess Cagle, and then a photo shoot with legendary photographer Matthew Rolston. They’ll also be shot wearing nothing but a red towel.Julia is worried that the photo shoot will be nude, and she doesn’t think she wants to do it. She wants to be Miss America and Miss Texas, and has to be very careful to be a good role model. Luckily, Jess is judging the contestants on honesty, humility and modesty.

Joel freezes up during the initial interview question, but eventually warms up. Vanessa thinks Billy sounds rehearsed, but it’s not as bad as some of Joel’s answer. “If you run with dogs you get fleas,” Joel tells Jess, when asked if any of his friends are unattractive. Julia says she’s not vain, but takes pride in her appearance. Billy gives out a story about bad pimples and how it humbled him.Julia drops the bombshell that she gave up her title of Miss Teen Texas at age 17, after getting a public intoxication ticket, and the judges are impressed with her. Jess thinks Julia sounds fake, Joel has no modesty, and Billy rehearsed his answers too much.

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Oscars Best Picture is Slumdog Millionaire (VIDEO)

Slumdog Millionaire wins the best picture at the Academy Awards 2009. See the video trailer below and take the time to catch up with the other Best Picture nominees this year!The Academy Awards are fast approaching, so take a few minutes to get to know the five great films nominated for Best Picture.

Slumdog Millionaire, which is nominated for Oscars in 10 different categories, seems to be the clear favorite based on all the pre-Oscars award shows. The British flick is about a boy who grew up in the slums of Mumbai, India and gets the chance of a lifetime as a contestant on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” He is one question away from the big payout when the show must break for the evening. Officials are suspicious of how a nobody could have made it so far on the show, and they suspect him of cheating. The movie takes you on a tour of the boy’s life as he defends himself against the accusations.

Frost/Nixon, up for five Oscars, is, obviously, about American President Richard Nixon. The dialogue-heavy film, directed by Ron Howard, covers a series of interviews between Nixon and a British television presenter. The interviews take place several years after Nixon became the first President to resign from office. Critics say the film is both well-acted and well-written, and it has received a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Frank Langella scored himself a Best Actor nod for his role in the movie.

The Reader, also up for five Oscars, stars Kate Winslet. The film is about a secret love affair been a 15 year old boy and a much older woman that takes place in post WWII Germany. The odd couple met when the older woman assisted the young boy in recovering from scarlet fever. When he seeks her out to thank her for her kindness, a relationship blossoms, sparked by her love of him reading to her from various classics (hence the title). The woman mysteriously disappears after their affair, but turns up in the young boys life eight years later.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, up for a staggering 13 Oscars, stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Another period piece, this takes place as WWI is ending in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brad Pitt’s character is a bit of an oddity, as he ages backwards throughout his life. Brad earned a Best Actor nod for the film, and Taraji P. Henson is up for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Benjamin’s caretaker. Cate Blanchett plays Daisy, Benjamin’s love interest, who recounts the story of his life to her daughter through Benjamin’s diary.

Milk, nominated for eight Oscars, chronicles the life of Harvey Milk (Sean Penn), and his attempt to become the first openly gay elected official. Very relevant to today’s political climate, the film picks up with Milk’s 40th birthday and follows him until his untimely death. He leaves the closet and New York for San Francisco, and helps the growing gay community fight for their rights. His activism eventually turned to political aspirations as he runs for office. Whether in office or not, Milk became a voice for the gay community as he fought for rights against national anti-gay crusades. Penn scored himself a Best Actor nod for his portrayal of Milk.

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Sean Penn Winner of Oscar Best Actor (VIDEO )

Sean Penn wins the 2009 Best Actor award at the Academy Awards for his role in the movie Milk. See his Oscar performance video from Milk and meet the five phenomenal actors nominated for the 2009 Academy Awards Best Actor - Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke, Frank Langella, and Richard Jenkins.Five fabulous actors battled it out on the greatest stage there is - the Academy Awards.

Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant’s ‘Milk’, which chronicles the life of the first openly gay elected official. Many, including fellow nominee Mickey Rourke, feel that Sean will win the Oscar with his portrayal of the San Francisco gay rights activist. This marks Sean’s fifth Academy Awards nomination for Best Actor, and will be his second Oscar if he wins. He previously won for his role in ‘Mystic River’ in 2003. He has already won several awards from various critics for Best Actor for this role, and he also took home the SAG award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Mickey Rourke dons a spandex suit to play a washed up, steroid using wrestler in ‘The Wrestler’. Mickey, who is doing a great job at making an acting comeback, has already taken home numerous awards from critics, and he won both the BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for Best Actor for this role. While he believes he will be applauding Sean Penn’s win on Oscar night, many feel he’ll nab the golden statue. This marks Mickey’s first Academy Awards nomination.

Frank Langella received a nod for his portrayal of disgraced president Richard Nixon in ‘Frost/Nixon’. The film focuses on Nixon’s failed attempt to revive his career through a series of interviews with British television presenter David Frost. The real David Frost is pulling for Frank to get the win. Despite a long acting career that started in the 1970s, this is Frank’s first Oscar nomination.

Brad Pitt stars in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ as a guy who ages backwards. While the film leads the Oscar race in terms of nominations with 13, and despite nominations from the BAFTAs, SAGs, and Golden Globes for this role, Brad is not a favorite to take home the golden statue. This marks Brad’s second Academy Awards nomination, the first being for Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Twelve Monkeys’.

Richard Jenkins, who stars in ‘The Visitor’, was surprised by his nod from the Academy. Jenkins, who is best known for his role as the dead patriarch on HBO’s ‘Six Feet Under’, is an underdog for this year’s Oscars. His performance was recognized by nominations by several film critic associations, as well as the SAG awards and the Independent Spirit Awards. Despite the long-shot at a win, I believe that Richard is the one nominee who truly means “it’s an honor just to be nominated.”

Sean Penn ‘Milk’ Video

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Kate Winslet Winner of Oscar Best Actress (VIDEO )

Kate Winslet wins the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the movie, “The Reader.” See Winslet’s Academy Award winning performance video from The Reader, and meet the five amazing actresses nominated for the 2009 Academy Awards Best Actress - Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, Melissa Leo, and Meryl Streep.Five outstanding actress are nominated for Best Actress for the 2009 Academy Awards.

Kate Winslet is up for her role as Nazi Hannah Schmitz from ‘The Reader’ and won! While there was a list making the rounds on the internet that gave Kate the win, she’ll have to wait and see what happens on Sunday - naturally, the Academy denounced the list of rumors. This is her sixth Oscar nomination and would be her first win. Kate has taken home a lot of hardware this award season, both for this role and for her role in ‘Revolutionary Road’. She won a Golden Globe and a SAG award for playing Hannah Schmitz, although they were for Best Supporting Actress. She has also taken home a BAFTA and numerous critic awards.

Meryl Streep received a nod for her role as school principal in ‘Doubt’, and she broke an Oscar record in the process, as it marks her 15th nomination. Despite her record number of nominations, Meryl has only taken home the Oscar twice - one for Best Supporting Actress in 1979 for ‘Kramer vs Kramer’, and one for Best Actress in 1982 for ‘Sophie’s Choice’. Meryl has taken home awards for this role from numerous critics associations and the SAG award for Best Actress in a leading role.

Anne Hathaway was nominated for her role in ‘Rachel Getting Married’. Anne took home the Critic’s Choice award for this role, but is definitely a long shot for the Oscar. Regardless of what happens, Anne will get on stage, as it has recently come out that she will join host Hugh Jackman for a song-and-dance opening number.

Melissa Leo is competing with her role in ‘Frozen River’, where she plays a woman who helped illegals enter the country. This is her first Oscar nod, and this role marks the first time she’s been nominated for major awards since her Daytime Emmy nod for her role in ‘All My Children’ back in 1985. She says she was surprised by the nomination and does not expect to walk away with the Oscar, however she is enjoying every minute of prepping for the big day. She likens it to preparing for a wedding and does not want to take the opportunity for granted.

Angelina Jolie rounds out the category for her role in ‘Changeling’, where she plays a grieving mother who’s son disappeared. This is Angelina’s second nomination - she won Best Supporting Actress in 1999 for ‘Girl, Interrupted’. She received numerous nominations for this role, but has been shut out at all the awards. While she’s not favored to win at the Oscars, Angelina promises to look better than usual on the red carpet, as there are reports that she has been going all over town to the various jewelers looking for the right necklace for her dress. Apparently, she’s settled on a $20 million diamond bobble. Can’t wait to see what that looks like!

Kate Winslet ‘The Reader’ Video

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Amy Jacobson Bikini Scandal Video

Amy Jacobson’s BIKINI VIDEO case gave Amy a big win today. In the Amy Jacobson Bikini Video lawsuit, a Cook County judge said Jacobson, a former NBC-5 reporter, can proceed in her lawsuit against CBS Broadcasting Inc.CBS-2 ran and commented on a July 2007 tape. In the bikini video, Jacobson was recorded in her bathing suit inside the home of Craig Stebic.

Amy’s lawsuit is also against the person who shot the video.Associate Cook County Judge Elizabeth Budzinski granted four of the eight counts in Jacobson’s defamation suit to proceed. The ruling states:It cannot be said that the statements made during the … CBS broadcast were more capable of an innocent construction than the alleged defamatory meaning ascribed to the statements by [Jacobson] in her complaint.

The CBS newscaster presented the footage with statement made in the form of insinuations and questions regarding Jacobson activities while at the Stebic home… these statements … suggest that Jacobson used improper methods in cultivating sources and obtaining stories. The statements were made in a specific factual context … and had a precise and readily understood meaning – that Jacobson was engaging in improper conduct.

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Megan Mylan Won Oscar For Smile Pinki

American filmmaker Megan Mylan won the best short documentary Oscar for her movie "Smile Pinki", a heartwarming tale of a poor Indian
village girl whose cleft lip made her a social outcast.The documentary, which bagged the award here Sunday, traces Pinki's journey from being ostracised to being treated like a normal girl after a social worker helped her undergo surgery.

Mylan says the happy ending inspired her to show Pinki's story. "As a filmmaker who focuses on social issue documentaries, it is rare that I get into a film knowing we're likely to have a happy ending. So, I was excited to tell the story of this beautiful hospital and a team of doctors and social workers treating their patients with such compassion and quality care and making a positive impact," said Mylan.

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Jerry Lewis Awarded Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at Oscar

Jerry Lewis, looking less bloated than in recent years but struggling a bit as he spoke, gave a short and sweet acceptance speech as he was given the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Lewis, who'll be 83 next month and is still doing muscular dystrophy fund-raising, said, "For most of my life, I thought that doing good for someone didn’t mean you would receive commendation for that act of kindness -- until now. This award touches my heart and the very depths of my soul because of who the award is from ... I thank you and I thank the Academy. ... It’s such a joy being part of you and everything you do."

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Academy Award Winners 2009 : Slumdog Millionaire Sweeps Oscar Awards

The following is a list of nominees and winners as they are announced at the 81st annual Academy Awards.


Best picture
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"Frost/Nixon"
"Milk"
"The Reader"
WINNER: "Slumdog Millionaire"

Director
WINNER: Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire"
Stephen Daldry, "The Reader"
David Fincher, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Ron Howard, "Frost/Nixon"
Gus Van Sant, "Milk"

Actor
Richard Jenkins, "The Visitor"
Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"
WINNER: Sean Penn, "Milk"
Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler"

Actress
Anne Hathaway, "Rachel Getting Married"
Angelina Jolie, "Changeling"
Melissa Leo, "Frozen River"
Meryl Streep, "Doubt"
WINNER: Kate Winslet, "The Reader"

Supporting actor
Josh Brolin, "Milk"
Robert Downey Jr., "Tropic Thunder"
Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Doubt"
WINNER: Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight"
Michael Shannon, "Revolutionary Road"

Supporting actress
Amy Adams, "Doubt"
WINNER: Penelope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
Viola Davis, "Doubt"
Taraji P. Henson, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Marisa Tomei, "The Wrestler"

Animated feature
"Bolt"
"Kung Fu Panda"
WINNER: "WALL-E"

Adapted screenplay
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," screenplay by Eric Roth, screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord
"Doubt," written by John Patrick Shanley
"Frost/Nixon," screenplay by Peter Morgan
"The Reader," screenplay by David Hare
WINNER: "Slumdog Millionaire," screenplay by Simon Beaufoy

Original screenplay
"Frozen River," written by Courtney Hunt
"Happy-Go-Lucky," written by Mike Leigh
"In Bruges," written by Martin McDonagh
WINNER: "Milk," written by Dustin Lance Black
"WALL-E," screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Jim Reardon; original story by Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter

Art direction
"Changeling," James J. Murakami; set decoration: Gary Fettis
WINNER: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Donald Graham Burt; set decoration: Victor J. Zolfo
"The Dark Knight," Nathan Crowley; set decoration: Peter Lando
"The Duchess," Michael Carlin; set decoration: Rebecca Alleway
"Revolutionary Road," Kristi Zea; set decoration: Debra Schutt

Cinematography
"Changeling," Tom Stern
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Claudio Miranda
"The Dark Knight," Wally Pfister
"The Reader," Chris Menges and Roger Deakins
WINNER: "Slumdog Millionaire," Anthony Dod Mantle

Costume design
"Australia," Catherine Martin
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Jacqueline West
WINNER: "The Duchess," Michael O'Connor
"Milk," Danny Glicker
"Revolutionary Road," Albert Wolsky

Documentary feature
"The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)"
"Encounters at the End of the World"
"The Garden"
WINNER: "Man on Wire"
"Trouble the Water"

Documentary short
"The Conscience of Nhem En"
"The Final Inch"
WINNER: "Smile Pinki"
"The Witness -- From the Balcony of Room 306"

Film editing
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
"The Dark Knight," Lee Smith
"Frost/Nixon," Mike Hill and Dan Hanley
"Milk," Elliot Graham
WINNER: "Slumdog Millionaire," Chris Dickens

Foreign language film
"The Baader Meinhof Complex," Germany
"The Class," France
WINNER: "Departures," Japan
"Revanche," Austria
"Waltz with Bashir," Israel

Makeup
WINNER: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Greg Cannom
"The Dark Knight," John Caglione Jr. and Conor O'Sullivan
"Hellboy II: The Golden Army," Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz

Original score
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Alexandre Desplat
"Defiance," James Newton Howard
"Milk," Danny Elfman
WINNER: "Slumdog Millionaire," A.R. Rahman
"WALL-E," Thomas Newman

Original song
"Down to Earth" from "WALL-E," music by Peter Gabriel and Thomas Newman, lyrics by Peter Gabriel
WINNER: "Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire," music by A.R. Rahman, lyrics by Gulzar
"O Saya" from "Slumdog Millionaire," music and lyrics by A.R. Rahman and Maya Arulpragasam

Animated short
WINNER: "La Maison en Petits Cubes"
"Lavatory -- Lovestory"
"Oktapodi"
"Presto"
"This Way Up"

Live-action short
"Auf der Strecke (On the Line)"
"Manon on the Asphalt"
"New Boy"
"The Pig"
WINNER: "Spielzeugland"

Sound editing
WINNER: "The Dark Knight," Richard King
"Iron Man," Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes
"Slumdog Millionaire," Glenn Freemantle and Tom Sayers
"WALL-E," Ben Burtt and Matthew Wood
"Wanted," Wylie Stateman

Sound mixing
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Mark Weingarten
"The Dark Knight," Lora Hirschberg, Gary Rizzo and Ed Novick
WINNER: "Slumdog Millionaire," Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty
"WALL-E," Tom Myers, Michael Semanick and Ben Burtt
"Wanted," Chris Jenkins, Frank A. Montaño and Petr Forejt

Visual effects
WINNER: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
"The Dark Knight," Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin
"Iron Man," John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan

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Kim Kardashian & Kourtney Kardashian in Bikini