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Lindsay Lohan denies pre-rehab partying: 'That was not me'

Lindsay Lohan outside a Los Angeles court with

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Lindsay Lohan says she is taking her recent rehab sentence "seriously," and denies reports she stopped by a Hollywood nightclub just hours after a judge ordered she complete 90 days in "lockdown rehab" -- which, by the way, may not even exist.

The 26-year-old took to Twitter after TMZ reported she arrived at AV Nightclub on March 18 with a blanket covering her face, but...

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'Wolverine' trailer hits the Web

Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as the

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Here's the international trailer for "The Wolverine," with Hugh Jackman returning in the title role. The basic premise seems to be that our hero gets his wish to turn into a regular old mortal just when his superpowers are needed most, though it's a little difficult to tell exactly what's happening here.

Co-stars include Brian Tee, Will Yun Lee and Hiroyuki Sanada. James Mangold,...

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Lollapalooza three-day passes sell out in less than an hour

Music fans enter the Lollapalooza music festival in

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If you want to go to Lollapalooza this summer, be prepared to either make it a single-day affair or shell out the big bucks.

The Chicago music festival sold out of three-day passes Tuesday, less than one hour after they went on sale. Still available are one-day tickets ($95) and VIP/Platinum passes (starting at $1,050), but probably not for long. The festival will take place Aug. 2 through...

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Chris Brown talks 2009 Rihanna beating: 'I was arrogant and hotheaded'

Chris Brown and Rihanna at the 55th Grammy

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Despite his infamous Grammys eve beating of Rihanna that left the singer bloody and bruised, Chris Brown says he and his on-again girlfriend are back in a good place.

In a surprisingly candid (albeit not incredibly remorseful) radio interview with Ryan Seacrest Tuesday, Brown opened up about the 2009 incident, saying he was "arrogant and definitely hotheaded," and the fact that he...

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Kim Kardashian talks pregnancy weight rumors: They're '60 pounds off'

Kim Kardashian attends DuJour magazine's Spring issue collaboration

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Since Kim Kardashian's baby bump first began to show, the reality TV starlet has been getting a lot of flack for two things: her maternity style choices (or lack thereof) and her weight.

But Kardashian, 32, seems to be letting the criticism slide right off her back.

"There are maybe two or three covers just this week that say I am 200 pounds. I'm like, ‘You are 60 pounds off here,'"...

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Amanda Bynes tweets raunchy message at rapper Drake

Amanda Bynes recently debuted a frightening new look.

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Amanda Bynes may be a lot of things, but she is certainly not demure.

The former Nickelodeon star proved that Thursday when she tweeted an obscene message to rapper Drake that is so lewd it's not fit to print (see the message on Twitter).

This isn't the first time Bynes has taken to the social site to voice her affections for the former "Degrassi" star-turned-musician. On March...

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'Biggest Loser' winner Danni Allen is a size 4

Season 14 winner Danni Allen on the finale

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Danni Allen of Wheeling, Ill. nearly made 'Biggest Loser' history Monday when she took to the finale stage and beat Jeff Nichols by a single pound.

The only thing more shocking than that slim margin by which Allen was crowned the Season 14 winner is her unbelievable transformation. The 26-year-old shed almost half her body weight -- dropping 121 pounds after arriving at the ranch weighing...

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Selena Gomez: I made Justin Bieber cry

Selena Gomez and David Letterman discuss what they

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A note to all the ladies out there dealing with a breakup: take a cue from Selena Gomez.

There's no better revenge than looking happy and gorgeous while your ex flounders . . . besides maybe poking fun at him on national TV.

Gomez accessorized her sheer black mini-dress and poofed pony with a sense of humor and quick wit for her appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman"...

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Gwyneth Paltrow reveals miscarriage: 'I almost died'

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has gone public with her

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Because Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the few A-list celebrities known for protecting her privacy, it is especially shocking that she recently opened up about one of the most heartbreaking experiences a woman can go through: a miscarriage.

Paltrow, 40, who is mom to Apple, 8, and Moses, 6, with husband, Chris Martin, told the  Mail on Sunday's You magazine she miscarried with her third child.

“I...

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Justin Bieber slams 'countless lies,' denies rehab rumors, disses Lindsay Lohan

Justin Bieber performs at the MGM Grand Garden

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Make no mistake: Justin Bieber is no Lindsay Lohan.

That's what he wrote in a rant posted Thursday to his Instagram account before editing it to exclude mention of Lohan.

The 19-year-old pop star slammed comparisons to the Merrick native and denies rumors he's headed to rehab, among other "countless lies in the press."

"I'm growing up finding myself while having...

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