Today Show Stopper: David Archuleta Sings, Honors Christmas

Christmas arrived a few weeks early for David Archuleta fans, as the American Idol finalist's holiday album ("Christmas from the Heart") has sold well. The adorable crooner appeared this morning on Today and regaled Meredith Vieira with memories of his childhood, such as how he used to go caroling with his family in neighborhoods and in nursing homes. From there, he performed the classic "Angels We Have Heard on High." Grab a Kleenex as you listen to it below: David Archuleta on Today...

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Carrie Underwood: Engaged to Mike Fisher!

Mike Fisher has won the heart of Carrie Underwood, and broken ours. The Ottawa Senators hockey player and the country singer are engaged to be married, according to Mike himself, who confirmed it to the Ottawa Sun yesterday. Asked about it just moments before his team's game against the Boston Bruins at Scoriabank Place, he said he popped the question to Underwood on Sunday. "It's true," said Fisher. "We're both obviously excited and very happy." Sens' teammate Chris Neil said Mike Fisher called him with the news. "I think it's great news. It's a long time coming. There's going to be a lot of broken hearts in Ottawa with all those girls who...

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Britney Spears Calls Out Ridiculous Gossip Articles

Britney Spears wants to separate fact from celebrity gossip. The singer unveiled a "BS Alert" page on her Web site in an effort to call out the most outlandish stories written about her over the last 12 months. "There were more then 13,000 stories written about Britney Spears in 2009," the blog, posted by the pop superstar's manager, Adam Leber, reads. "We ranked the ones we believe were the most ridiculous." Not surprisingly, given that Spears' actual antics were stranger than fiction for a time, there were several strong candidates for the 2009 top spot. The winner? A UK report that the singer was dating Indian choreographer Sandip Soparrkar,...

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Russell Hantz to Survivor Jury: You Were Wrong!

On last night's Survivor finale, Natalie White somehow outwitted, outlasted and outplayed Russell Hantz to claim the season's million-dollar prize. Viewers groaned when the game's best player had to settle for second place, as Hantz was clearly the dominant contestant throughout the season. It's a fact Russell himself wasn't afraid to speak on during a post-finale interview with TV Guide Magazine. A few excerpts follow... On being named Fan Favorite: It's wonderful because that shows the jury that even the fans knew that I played the best game. And it shows them that they did make the wrong decision. The people are telling you, you made the...

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Pete Doherty Pleads Guilty to DUI, Gets Arrested For Drug Possession After Leaving Court

Pete Doherty has been arrested for drug possession. That's nothing new. But getting busted immediately after leaving a court hearing for DUI? Wow. The 30-year-old singer was escorted from Gloucester Court to a local police station by officers on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed: "A 30-year-old Wiltshire man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance. He is currently assisting police with their inquiries." It was not revealed what substance Pete Doherty was believed to have been in possession of when he was arrested ... but heroin...

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American Idol Season Nine Posters: Released!

Who will be the next Adam Lambert? Carrie Underwood? Sanjaya Malakar? How many immature, inappropriate gay jokes will Ryan Seacrest make with Simon Cowell? And will new judge Ellen DeGeneres take issue with them? Might Kara DioGuardi actually lighten the heck up? All these questions and more will be answered when American Idol returns with a ninth season on January 12. The addition of DeGeneres, as well as the recently-released debut albums from Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta have the Web buzzing about the biggest show on TV. Will it live up to its hype? We'll find out soon. For now, check out the new American Idol posters released...

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Brittany Murphy Autopsy Results Deferred; LAPD Rules Out Foul Play, Criminal Activity

The LAPD's preliminary investigation into the death of Brittany Murphy has established that there is no evidence of foul play or other criminal activity, sources say. Police are now waiting for the Brittany Murphy autopsy results from the L.A. County Coroner. If the results raise red flags, the LAPD may pursue the matter further. Investigators believe, pending the autopsy, that Murphy died of natural causes. But autopsy results have been deferred pending toxicology and neurological tests. Still, the LAPD has not formally closed the investigation because of the possibility that Murphy, who passed away Sunday, overdosed on prescription medication....

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Celebrity of the Year Finalist #4: The Kardashian Klan!

As 2010 draws closer, The Hollywood Gossip staff looks back on the year that was, naming finalists for our prestigious, 3rd Annual Celebrity of the Year award. These stars have given us their best, their worst, their off-the-wall antics and, in the case of today's selektion, their kontrived, kombative, k-based reality show. It's time for THG to pay tribute to this greatness. Last week, the countdown honored a pair of unique, talented singers in Adam Lambert and Lady Gaga. Now, it's on to Celebrity of the Year Finalist #4: The Kardashian Klan! Last year, Kim Karashian earned the top ranking in this poll. What changed since then? Not much on...

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Simon Monjack Speaks on Death of Brittany Murphy

Less than two days after Brittany Murphy died cardiac arrest at the age of 32, her husband Simon Monjack made his first comments about her tragic death. "My world was destroyed yesterday," an emotional Simon told Access Hollywood. "I loved what Ashton [Kutcher] wrote on Twitter. It was comforting to me." The message posted by Kutcher, Murphy's ex-boyfriend read, "2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine ... My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. see you on the other side kid." Simon Monjack said that he did not know his wife's former Just Married co-star personally, but thanked...

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