Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo to Appear on Hawaii Five-O

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo have landed a role on the small screen that involves more than just hosting.

The engaged couple has been cast on Hawaii Five-0, the highest-rated new show of the season.

According to CBS sources, Nick and Vanessa will appear on a February episode of the drama. Minnillo will portray a character named Susan who works as a deckhand on a cruise boat that's taken hostage. Lachey will be her fiance.

It's a role he's been studying for over the last few weeks.

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Breaking Dawn Producer Spills Sex Scene Secrets, Storylines

From crazy sex in Brazil to an impending vampire massacre, there are many reasons for fans to be excited over the release of Breaking Dawn On November 18.

The film will be broken into two halves, but are the rumors of how this will take place accurate? Producer Wyck Godfrey spoke to USA Today this week and answered a series of questions...

On splitting the movies:
"We basically want to take the audience through the emotional part of Bella's journey as she becomes a vampire. The first part will cover the wedding, the honeymoon and the birth."

On the PG-13 rating:
"It would be a crime against our audience to go R-rated. This is based on a much more mature book. We need to progress and be more sophisticated."

On the birth of Renesmee:
"She is looking through the haze, experiencing pain and everything rushing around her. We only see what she sees."

On the Edward/Bella sex scene:
"It does not become soft porn. It is a legitimate and important part of the movie, romantic and sensual."

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Kredit Kard Katastrophe: Kardashians Sued for $75 Million

The Kardashians have kause for koncern.

Five weeks after they took their debit card off the market because it was associated with dangerously high fees, Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and Kris have been sued by The Revenue Resource Group, LLC. For $75 million.

The company claims these sisters breached their contract when they pulled out of the aforementioned deal. It's the biggest pulling out scandal Kim has been involved in since November 2007.

Following an announcement by the Attorney General of Connecticut, who said he'd consider an investigation into the MasterCard-approved debit card, the siblings dropped out of their deal.

But Revenue Resource Group says they signed a two-year contract and their public bashing of the product has affected the company's bottom line. RRG is seeking $75 million in damages.

Perhaps this will teach the family a lesson about attaching their name to any product that comes calling. But, somehow, we doubt it will.

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Samantha Ronson to Lindsay Lohan: Welcome!

Looks like World War III has been called off, or at least put on hold.

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson struck a truce over LiLo moving next door to Sam in Venice, Calif., which caused a minor uproar earlier this week.

Reports say Lohan, who just got out of rehab and "had no idea" she was moving in to the condo directly next door to her ex, apologized to Ronson for it.

Sam not only bought it, they left things on good terms. Go figure!

CLOSE QUARTERS: Seriously. This is how close the former lovers are living to each other, which Linds says is total coincidence. [Photo: Pacific Coast News]

Lindsay, who just leased the place, is expected to move in any day now and, "Neither of them are mad at each other and everything has been cleared up."

We imagine she'll sing a different tune if she wakes up at 4 a.m. to the sound of Lindsay Lohan drunk and hooking up, but we're glad it's all good for now.

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Are Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Back Together?

So much for those Rumer Willis rumors.

Just weeks after they shocked the celebrity gossip world with their split, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens looked to be back together at last night's SHG's Eden Hollywood opening.

They were "constantly touching and kissing each other," a witness told People.

Efron and Hudgens arrived together (alongside Brittany Snow) and quickly hit the dance floor.

"Vanessa was bopping around with her arms up while Zac had his hands all over her," the onlooker said. "Vanessa had a smile on from ear to ear and the two were inseparable after that."

It really was back to old times for the duo, adds the insider: "They were making out on and off for the last hour or so until closing. They acted like there was no one else in the room."

After arriving with pal Brittany Snow around midnight, the actors quickly took to the dance floor. "Vanessa was bopping around with her arms up while Zac had his hands all over her," the source says. "Vanessa had a smile on from ear to ear and the

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Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona Congresswoman, Shot in Head at Public Event

Gabrielle Giffords was at the center of what President Obama has described as an "unspeakable tragedy" this morning.

The Arizona Congresswoman was one of 18 people shot - 12 of whom are injured, six reportedly killed - during a shooting in Tuscon. The public event was a meeting of constituents that took place outside a Safeway grocery store.

She underwent surgery this afternoon for a wound to the head, with Dr. Peter Rhee of the University Medical Center saying he's "very optimistic about her recovery."

The suspected culprit has been identified as a 22-year old named Jared Lee Loughner.

On her Facebook page, Sarah Palin offered "sincere condolences" to Giffords' family and others involved in the shooting. Why is this relevant?

In March 2010, - after Tweeting at "Commonsense Conservatives & lovers of America [to] RELOAD!" - Palin used gun sights on a map to target Democrats engaged in tough re-election battles. Giffords was one of those politicians.

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Bieber Fever: Caught by Glee!

Following the occasional rumor of the past few months, it looks like Glee producers have finally come down with a case of Bieber Fever.

Michael Ausiello, one of the most reliable sources in TV journalism, reports that the Fox smash will dedicate a full episode to Justin Bieber this February.

Despite his recent claim to be open to an appearance on the series, sources say Bieber is not currently scheduled to make a cameo.

Instead, as it has done for artists such as Britney Spears and Madonna, Glee will simply cover a number of Justin's singles on the upcoming episode. Insiders do say, however, that "Bieber himself will figure into the plot" in some fashion.

Commence hyperventilating, Beliebers, in 3... 2... 1...

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Jason "Blu" Griffith Arrested For Murder of Debbie Flores-Narvaez, Missing Showgirl

The former boyfriend of missing Las Vegas showgirl Debbie Flores-Narvaez, who had vanished without a trace back on December 12, has been arrested.

The arrest of Jason "Blu" Griffith for murder comes after much doubt had been cast on him considering the couple's often tumultuous relationship.

Debbie Flores-Narvaez was last seen at Griffith's home.

Flores-Narvaez's body was later recovered in downtown Los Angeles, although police are mum on where and when the discovery was made.

Three days after she was allegedly at his home, Flores-Narvaez's car was found abandoned in a Las Vegas neighborhood, its plates removed.

Griffith is being held without bail in the Clark County Detention Center.

The brunette beauty worked in several of Las Vegas's top clubs after following her dream to be a trained dancer. She studied law and business, her family said, and she was also a cheerleading ambassador for the Washington Redskins.

Prior to her disappearance, Flores-Narvaez sent an ominous text to her mother. "In case there is ever an emergency with me, contact Blu Griffith in Vegas," the text sent on December 1 read. "My ex-boyfriend. Not my best friend."

Last October, Griffith, also Las Vegas entertainer, was arrest for domestic violence and formally charged with coercion following a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend. A preliminary hearing is set for April on the coercion charge.

Police did not immediately return calls. The attorney retained by Griffith on the coercion charge said he could not speak about the murder arrest since he has not yet been formally brought on to represent Griffith on the case.

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Sarah Palin's Alaska: NOT Renewed For Season 2!

Those of you hoping for a second season of Sarah Palin's Alaska need psychiatric help will be disappointed to learn TLC didn't renew the thing. Darn/awesome!

Despite big-time ratings and buzz, tonight's two-hour finale of Sarah Palin’s Alaska appears to be the show's last episode, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Hey, more time to "target" politicians like Gabrielle Giffords, right Sarah?

Insiders admit that Palin seemed to enjoy doing the show more than she expected, in spite of some bad press and having to converse with Kate Gosselin.

But a second season could've been interpreted as a sign that she had no plans for a Presidential run in 2012, so this way, she keeps her options open.

Somehow we expect she'll be okay and find other arenas in which to bash Michelle Obama over encouraging child nutrition ... the nerve of that woman.

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Cops Probing Lindsay Lohan Actions Badgering Friend; Adam Case Stands By Troubled Star

A friend of Lindsay Lohan's named Adam Case has found himself at the center of ongoing Palm Desert, Calif., police efforts to really stick it to her.

Unfortunately for the cops, he's squarely on her side.

Hours before Lindsay allegedly battered Betty Ford staffer Dawn Holland, she was hanging out in a hotel with Adam Case, a fellow rehab patient.

A HARD CASE: Adam's got Lindsay's back. [Photo: Pacific Coast News]

Case had spent a lot of time with LiLo recently, and saw Lindsay's now-infamous altercation with Holland - he's the one who dropped her off late.

Palm Desert cops are convinced Lindsay was drinking in the hotel room, that Lohan attacked Holland and that Case could help them prove both.

Not so fast.

Cops got a statement from Case that very night, and he backed up Lohan's side. Dissatisfied, cops went back to Case and grilled him again.

That's not even it. Days later Palm Desert cops went to Case yet again and interrogated him over what Lindsay did in the hotel room Dec. 12.

Specifically, whether she consumed alcohol.

Lindsay insists she was clean, and Case said he never saw her take a drink. Cops pressed Case to get a copy of his hotel bill, but he refused.

As for what happened in the hotel room, Case says Lindsay spent a long time her hair, then hung out with him and a few other friends.

Looks like a witch hunt and nothing more. Much as the cops would love to find evidence of Lindsay Lohan drunk, our girl was A-O-K!

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Brahim Zaibat: Dating Madonna!

Is Madonna dating Brahim Zaibat? That's the rumor going around, and it looks to be the case. We've got a picture of her (young!) new boy toy right here!

Madonna and Brahim spent the night partying at Aura nightclub in London last night. Earlier on, the new couple dined at Automat Restaurant in Mayfair.

Brahim Zaibat, a 24-year-old French breakdancer, confirmed he's dating her to the UK's Daily Mail. Good enough for us. Here's Jesus Luz's replacement:

MADHIM: The queen likes 'em young. [Photos: Pacific Coast News]

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American Idol Panel Predictions: Who Will Win?

Who will win season 10 of American Idol? We might need to learn the identity of the contestants before we can venture a guess.

But in this week's Entertainment Weekly, members of the new (and improved?) panel make a couple broad predictions. To wit:

Ryan: I think you’ll see some of the youngest talent we’ve ever had compete with some of the oldest talent we’ve ever had.
J. Lo: You may have the youngest winner ever.
Randy: I’m going to go out on a limb. I think a girl’s going to win the show.

The show has already confirmed a few major changes for the new season. Below, meanwhile, the Idol team touches on a couple other aspects, including the British elephant NOT in the room...

Will the show miss Simon Cowell?
Randy: Look, it’s definitely been interesting. He’s our friend for life. I don’t know if Steven knows him much, but Jennifer definitely knows him. We’ve all hung out together. So, listen, we definitely miss him, but it’s a different kind of vibe. It’s a different kind of energy now. And I think in season 10 the show actually really needed it.

What about the lack in recent superstars produced by Idol?
J. Lo: We all know that in this business, a 1 percent chance is huge, so I think this show is doing pretty well in that arena. So with addressing that comment, what are we looking for? We’re looking for a recording artist, a pop star, someone who’s a real artist. You can tell that when they walk in, the ones that have that special thing.

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Gary Shirley: Leave Amber Portwood Alone!

Gary Shirley has, by his own admission, talked hella $h!t about Amber Portwood. But that doesn't mean YOU can, the rotund one stated Thursday.

The Teen Mom star has taken quite the beating in the press thanks to Gary's remarks and leaked phone calls. Now he wants her to be left alone.

Seriously. As he told TMZ, there's still a chance they'll hook up again and he doesn't want to hurt those chances. Besides, she's a "good girl" ...

BY HER SIDE: Gary Shirley has Amber Portwood's back ... this morning.

"I've said a lot of s**t because I am mad," admits Gary Shirley, the father of baby Leah. "But if anyone else wants to come up and talk s**t about Amber I won't let it happen because she is a good girl, and she's my baby mama."

Indeed she is. Gar then sounded like a textbook spousal abuse victim, adding "I am fine with the fact that Amber hit me because she has gotten all the help that she needs. Ever since that she hasn't put her hands on me."

On a poignant, optimistic note, he concludes, "When the [restraining order] is lifted ... if she's single and I'm single, I'm sure we will try our relationship."

Brings a tear to your eye ...

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Totally Random Tabloid: Robsten is Over!!!

There's very sad new today out of the world of totally random tabloids that invent cover stories with no evidence or reliable quotes with which they can back them up:

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have split.

Rob did look a bit sad at this week's People's Choice Awards, didn't he?

No further details are available at this time, partly because this is a British publication and THG does not have an office in Europe. Also, because the story isn't true.

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