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No sooner had the snow turned into rain than we learned of the passing of this soft rock maven:
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Christopher Cross
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Anne Murray
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Neil Diamond
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Dan Fogelberg
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"It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected. I was in complete and total shock and so was he." Thus confided Jamie Lynn Spears in announcing her pregnancy. How old is Brit's little sis?
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15
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16
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19
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20
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The week saw which other newsworthy item concerning the family Spears?
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Britney's planned trip to Africa as a goodwill ambassador (??!?) was scrubbed
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Britney's application to join the Ft. Wayne, Indiana police academy (??!?!) was denied
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Publication of Lynn Spear's book on parenting (?!?) has delayed indefinitely
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A Birmingham, Alabama church (??!?!) turned down Britney's offer to sing at their Christmas Eve Mid
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The trailer for which summer 2008 tentpole film debuted before weekend showings of I Am Legend?
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The Dark Knight
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Iron Man
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
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Which actor was named Best Autographer by - wait for it - Autograph Magazine?
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Will Ferrell
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Johnny Depp
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Tobey Maguire
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Russell Crowe
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More periodicals! We didn't have much of a reaction other than "um, ewwww," upon receipt of the current issue of Maxim, with this starlet on the cover:
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Vanessa Anne Hudgens
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Rachel Bilson
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Mischa Barton
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Tara Reid
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In its infinite wisdom, Blender has named this songstress its Woman of the Year:
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Fergie
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Shakira
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Lily Allen
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Amy Winehouse
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Which overexposed star confirmed to US Magazine that she has called off her engagement?
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Jessica Alba
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Christina Aguilera
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Heidi Montag
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Kate Moss
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This female Heroes cast member got engaged:
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Looking to fill the void created by the writer strike, the network have quickly whipped up some new prime time concoctions. Airing this week on ABC was Duel, a quiz show hosted by Mike Greenberg, a personality usually associated with this network:
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Fox
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Spike
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USA
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ESPN
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Also airing this week was Clash of the Choirs. Which of the following was not a celeb who trained a choir for a vocal deathmatch?
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Nick Lachey
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Michael Bolton
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Patti LaBelle
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Whitney Houston
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While fellow Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland can be seen on Clash of the Choirs, Beyonce made surprisingly quiet news this week by:
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Marrying JZ J-Zee Jay-Zee her husband in France
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Filming commercials of another 27 products
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Being on the cover of the current issue of GQ
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Taking over for Tyra Banks as host of America's Next Top Model
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Everyone got all riled up when a Survivor cast member told a little fib during Sunday's reunion telecast. Contestant Denise Martin incorrectly stated that:
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Producers had secretly informed her that they would rig the show so she would win
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She was fired from her job for taking part in Survivor
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She and Jeff Probst had an illicit affair during filming
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She was banned from returning to China where this installment of the show was set
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Originally the big-name star of the project, which actor was fired from the film version of the TV show Dallas?
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William H. Macy
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Tom Selleck
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John Travolta
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William Shatner
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Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Terrell Owens was quoted this week as saying: "Right now, __________ is not a fan favorite -- in this locker room or in Texas Stadium." Which star has been the subject of scorn in Cowboyland?
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Jessica Simpson
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Scarlett Johansson
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Kelly Clarkson
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Jessica Biel
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Producers have confirmed the demise of this USA network show:
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Monk
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The 4400
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Psych
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Burn Notice
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We learned this week that this film project, long in development hell, will be produced as two separate films:
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Wonder Woman
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The Hobbit
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I Dream of Jeanie
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Rendezvous with Rama
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We frankly had no idea they were dating, but over the weekend we learned that these two champion athletes are engaged:
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Chris Evert & Greg Norman
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Amanda Beard & Michael Phelps
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Gabrielle Reese & Terrell Owens
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Lance Armstrong & Jennifer Capirati
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Asked which celebrity he would like to compete on American Gladiators, host Hulk Hogan answered with this name, adding, "Somebody needs to shut that big mouth up."
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Madonna
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Angelina Jolie
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Courtney Love
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Rosie O'Donnell
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Let's close out on a positive note. Which notable actor, appearing in a year-end film, has donated $1 million to a college which is key to the film's plot?
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Will Smith
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Denzel Washington
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Gerard Butler
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Nicolas Cage
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