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• As most of you hoped, George Clooney will be returning to ER for one more episode. He is filming with his love interest Julianna Margulies today and tomorrow in LA, and it is expected to air in February. — Life & Style
• Barack Obama retook his oath of office last night with Chief Justice John Roberts in "an abundance of caution," since the words were messed up at the inauguration. — CitizenSugar
• Dakota Fanning is rumored to be talking to New Moon executives about playing the role of Jane, starring opposite Robert Pattinson in the upcoming Twilight sequel. — E! Online
• The Travolta family are alleged victims of a $20 million extortion attempt after people in the Bahamas supposedly threatened John saying they have information about Jett's death. Contrary to initial reports, it is not regarding photos of Jett dying. — TMZ
• Kelly Rutherford and her husband will have to testify in court for their custody case today, as a judge determines the best course of action for their son, Hermes. — Us Weekly
• Caroline Kennedy withdrew herself from the running for Hillary Clinton's senate seat. There are conflicting reports as to why she did this, although most say it was for personal reasons. — Huffington Post

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• The Jonas Brothers surprised Malia and Sasha Obama yesterday after the inauguration, when the girls took a scavenger hunt with their friends around the White House and opened the last door to find their favorite boy band waiting for them. — ABC
• William Balfour pleaded not guilty in court yesterday for the charges brought against him in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's family. — AP
• After revealing in court papers that she has called the police on her estranged husband twice, Kelly Rutherford's rep said she is "a wonderful mother" and just trying to restore "normalcy" to her family's life following all of her divorce drama. — Us Weekly
• Alyssa Milano dropped her case against an alleged stalker because of a previous injunction against him that can be enforced anywhere in California. — TMZ
• Robert DeNiro, Chris Matthews, John Cusack, and other celebrities made toasts at the Huffington Inauguration Party on Monday night in celebration of our new president. — Huffington Post

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• At just after 12 p.m. EST today, Barack Obama took the oath and was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. Vice President Joe Biden took his oath a few minutes earlier. — CitizenSugar
• Marcia Cross revealed that her husband Tom Mahoney is battling cancer but at this point is "responding well to treatment." — E Online
• Lost in Space star Bob May passed away on Sunday at his home; he was 69. — LA Times
• ER actress Parminder Nagra married her longtime boyfriend, a photographer, in Hollywood on Saturday. — OK Magazine
• Amy Winehouse's father Mitch revealed that his daughter was "on death's bed" two times but is on the road to getting better now. — People

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• Kelly Osbourne came to her man's defense and slapped someone back in August 2008. She went with her lawyers to the police and is out on bail for "common assault."— Us Weekly
• Beyone Knowles revealed she will be singing "At Last" for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance after the inauguration tomorrow night. — Entertainment Tonight
• Paul Blart: Mall Cop debuted at the top spot at the box office this weekend with $33.8 million, and Gran Torino continued its success at number two. — BuzzSugar
• Amy Winehouse is still on vacation in St. Lucia but announced that she won't let Blake Fielder-Civil divorce her because she still loves him. — PopSugarUK
• Patrick Swayze checked out of the hospital following his pneumonia diagnosis last week. His rep wouldn't specify how he was doing but said he was "well enough to have been released." — AP
• Jeremy Piven's rep spoke out against a grievance filed by his Speed-the-Plow producers, saying their claims are "absurd and outrageous" and reiterating that he dropped out because of his high mercury levels. — E! Online
• Brothers & Sisters actress Rachel Griffiths announced she is expecting her third child with her husband Andrew Taylor. — People

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• Kimora Lee Simmons is expecting her first child with boyfriend Djimon Hounsou. She has two daughters with her ex-husband Russell Simmons. — Us Weekly
• The Watchmen lawsuit between Fox and Warner Bros. has reportedly been settled privately. Fox is rumored to have received a large sum of money but will not be a codistributor for the film, which is set to release March 6. — BuzzSugar
• Beyonce Knowles will sing for Barack Obama's first dance with Michelle on his inauguration night, but the song is supposed to remain a secret until her performance. — AP
• Casey Affleck is directing a documentary about Joaquin Phoenix's transition from actor to rapper. Joaquin is being tutored by Diddy and will make his first public appearance tonight at a club in Vegas. — Hollywood Reporter
• Boy George was sentenced to 15 months in jail this morning for falsely imprisoning a male escort in his London apartment by handcuffing him to a wall hook. — TMZ
• Rumor has it that Cindy McCain was speaking to the producers of Dancing With the Stars about being a contestant on the show, but her husband John told her she wasn't allowed. — Page Six

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• Ricardo Montalban, the actor from Fantasy Island, died yesterday at home in LA. He was 88 years old. — E! Online
• Naomi Campbell settled a lawsuit with her former maid who had alleged Naomi hit her and threatened to sue her after she couldn't find a pair of jeans. The terms of the settlement remain confidential. — AP
• Rapper Nas and his singer wife, Kelis, are expecting their first baby together. Kelis is rumored to be in her first trimester. — Us Weekly
• Kevin Bacon spoke out about how he was affected by the Bernard Madoff scam, saying he's still grateful for his health and his family but that he doesn't have any projects right now and needs to find work. — Life & Style
• A commercial for Will Ferrell's new Broadway show was pulled off the air from ABC and CBS when viewers got upset at him using the word "douche." — Page Six

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• Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Feb. 1, her first public performance since her family members' deaths. — E! Online
• The Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus will be performing at a concert for children the night before Barack Obama's inauguration, and it will air on Disney. — AP
• Former American Idol contestants Kimberly Caldwell and David Cook have ended their relationship. The couple split right before Christmas, supposedly because David felt tied down. — Us Weekly
• Oprah praised Kate Winslet for her "real breasts" when the Golden Globe winner appeared on her show and discussed how to tell when breasts are fake. — Oprah
• American Idol's new judge, Kara DioGuardi, got engaged to her boyfriend Mike McCuddy in December while they were in Mexico. — Entertainment Tonight
• Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough announced that he and his wife Leigh are expecting their first baby together in June. — People

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• Kelly Rutherford filed emergency papers against her estranged husband, stating she's worried he will leave the country with their son Hermes and disappear. He countered with claims she has a physically abusive temper and has thrown a laptop at him. — E! Online
• Howie Mandel was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat yesterday while filming in Canada. It was not a heart attack, and he should be released soon. — AP
• Mariska Hargitay is suffering from a collapsed lung. She is still expected to appear on the rest of her Law and Order: SVU episodes, although she missed the Golden Globes on Sunday. — Access Hollywood
• John Travolta and Kelly Preston released a letter to their fellow residents of Ocala, thanking them for all of their condolences and help as they grieve for the death of their son, Jett. — Ocala Star-Banner
• A judge granted Jennifer Love Hewitt's request for a restraining order against a man accused of stalking her. The man is not allowed to go near Jennifer, her ex-fiance, her mom, or Universal Studios for three years. — TMZ
• Heath Ledger's Golden Globe award will be given in his memory to his daughter Matilda when she is older. — People

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• After a false start over Christmas, Tom Brady apparently proposed to Gisele Bundchen in LA over the weekend and she accepted. Congratulations to the happy couple! — People
• Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino debuted at the top spot in the box office this weekend earning $29 million for his "best nationwide opening of all time." Bride Wars came in second place with $21 million. — BuzzSugar
• Amy Winehouse's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, has filed for divorce against the singer on the grounds of her adultery. He was upset after seeing pictures of her with another man in St. Lucia. — PopSugarUK
• Michael C. Hall married girlfriend Jennifer Carpenter, who plays his sister on Dexter, on New Year's Eve in California. The couple stepped out publicly for the first time at the Golden Globes yesterday. — AP
• Patrick Swayze was hospitalized for pneumonia on Friday and checked himself in for observation. His chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer can cause weakness in his immune system. — Us Weekly
• Prince Harry issued an apology on Saturday after a home video he filmed three years ago was released that features him making racist comments against people of Arab descent. — BBC
• Charlotte Church gave birth to her second child with boyfriend Gavin Henson on Sunday. The newborn is a boy, whose name hasn't been released yet. — Charlotte's Blog

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• Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz and her husband Noah Lebenzon are having their first child together. The baby is due in July. — Us Weekly
• Amy Winehouse threw a glass of water at a fellow tourist while on her St. Lucia vacation and refused to apologize until the hotel informed her the woman might want to press charges. — PopSugar UK
• Kevin Costner was briefly hospitalized in LA on Tuesday when he felt ill while driving and had to pull over and call 911. The actor was released on Wednesday, and all of his test results came back normal. — TMZ
• Jett Travolta's private memorial service was held yesterday, and celebrities such as Lisa Marie Presley, Garth Brooks, and Forest Whitaker attended. — Ocala Star-Banner
• Chandra Wilson revealed that TR Knight's character name is still on all of the scripts so she doesn't believe the rumor he is leaving Grey's Anatomy. — E! Online

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