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Heath Ledger not forgotten Article — 01 Jul 2008, submitted by pete

The end credits of the "Batman Begins" sequel include a farewell note to Ledger, who died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs; and to special-effects technician Conway Wickliffe, who was killed last September in a stunt-car accident.

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The Douchiest Phone Message In History Comic — 30 Jun 2008, submitted by cloud81

In all my years of studying douchebaggery, never have i encountered anything like this. It’s such pure and unadulterated douche that I wish I could bottle it and use just a drop of it at a time.

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The Veronicas - Jess Origliasso gets sexual with MTV host Ruby Rose Article — 29 Jun 2008, submitted by cloud81

THE Cleo Bachelor of the Year awards are traditionally about the blokes, but The Veronicas' Jess Origliasso - on the right in our picture - and MTV VJ Ruby Rose proved that theory wrong with a very public display of affection at the event's after party.

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Mini-Me actor sues over sex tape Article — 29 Jun 2008, submitted by cloud81

VERNE TROYER, the actor famous for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, has sued celebrity website TMZ.com for posting snippets of a sex tape he made with a former girlfriend.

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Model plunges to death from New York building Article — 29 Jun 2008, submitted by cloud81

A cover model for European Vogue has fallen to her death from her Manhattan apartment building.

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Wall-E Review — 26 Jun 2008, submitted by sarah

IF Pixar Animation Studios has an enviable record of consistent success -- and with a worldwide box-office gross of $4.3 billion from its eight films, it certainly does -- it's because the company has an uncanny gift for pushing things further without pushing too far. Pixar's adventurous new film, the one-of-a-kind "Wall-E," shows how it's done.

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Madonna Seeking Legal Advice for Divorce From Ritchie Rumor — 26 Jun 2008, submitted by sarah

Madonna is seeking legal advice to end her marriage of seven years to film director Guy Ritchie, according to the Times of London.

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Dark Knight Director Shuns Digital Effects for the Real Thing Article — 24 Jun 2008, submitted by sarah

The Bat-plan was simple: Base-jump off one Hong Kong skyscraper, smash through the window of another, grab the Chinese crime boss, then hitch a drag chute to a passing C-130 cargo plane for a daring aerial escape. And on to Gotham!

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Britney Spears' sister gives birth to baby girl Article — 19 Jun 2008, submitted by newsjunkie72

Britney Spears' 17-year-old sister Jamie Lynn, star of Nickelodeon's popular TV show "Zoey 101," has given birth to a baby girl, People magazine reported on Thursday

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The Truth About Edward Norton vs. Marvel Studios Rumor — 14 Jun 2008, submitted by mikimo

"Okay, you’ve heard the rumors of the behind-the-scenes battle between Marvel and star Edward Norton over The Incredible Hulk. I’ve been getting a lot of emails asking me to explain what exactly happened. Here is what I know/have heard or gathered."

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R. Kelly Is Acquitted in Child Pornography Case Article — 14 Jun 2008, submitted by sarah

It took more than six years for prosecutors to get the R&B star R. Kelly into court on charges of child pornography. It only took a few hours for a jury to declare him not guilty on all 14 counts.

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M. Night Shyamalan returns with 'The Happening' Article — 14 Jun 2008, submitted by sarah

The best types of horror films are the ones that play on your paranoia and uncertainty. Oh, sure, blood and guts and slashing this and axing that are scary, but it's really scary when you least expect it. Of course, it doesn't hurt if the movie tosses out a cliffhanger of an ending to wow your emotions in the process.