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Locke's life and death revealed on 'Lost' February 25, 2009 at 11:10 pm Newsvine: Discuss his mission, his time off the island, and more. Newsvine: Alison Iraheta rocks 'Idol' February 25, 2009 at 11:00 pm Kris Allen and Adam Lambert also impressed, but Mishavonna Henson and Kai Kalama should pack their bags. Is Norman Gentle 'Idol's' next Sanjaya? February 25, 2009 at 10:10 pm Nick Mitchell's character got a huge crowd reaction and might be back, despite Simon Cowell's objections. Who should advance on 'American Idol'? February 25, 2009 at 10:09 pm Who should advance on 'American Idol'? First actor cast in 'Melrose Place' update February 25, 2009 at 9:58 pm And the first actor cast in the new "Melrose Place" is ... Michael Rady, formerly of "Swingtown." Tyler Perry is ready to get rid of Madea February 25, 2009 at 9:54 pm Perry confesses: "I would love to see Madea die a slow death in the next film." The reason? It takes a lot of effort to turn the 6-foot-5-inch Perry into big momma Madea. Scoop: K-Fed won't pay $500 for toddler jeans February 25, 2009 at 9:44 pm Why is Kevin Federline breaking into the children's clothing business? In part because he's tired of paying for overpriced jeans for his kids Jayden, age 2, and Preston, 3. Tidbits: 50 Cent not laughing at Rihanna's expense February 25, 2009 at 9:44 pm The rapper had posted a video poking fun at the alleged incident between Rihanna and Chris Brown, but then had a change of heart when he saw a photo of Rihanna. Obamas honor Stevie Wonder at White House February 25, 2009 at 9:44 pm President Barack Obama on Wednesday thanked musician Stevie Wonder for creating "a style that's uniquely American" as he presented the singer-songwriter the nation's highest award for pop music. Clint Eastwood gets lifetime Palme d'Or February 25, 2009 at 9:02 pm Clint Eastwood on Wednesday became only the second person to receive a lifetime achievement honor from the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival. Hairdresser says Spears is scared of Lutfi February 25, 2009 at 8:20 pm The testimony came as lawyers for Spears' father seek lengthy restraining orders against Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, attorney Jon Eardley and former manager Sam Lutfi. Report: Brown taking anger-management class February 25, 2009 at 7:59 pm Troubled singer Chris Brown has begun an anger-management class, the New York Daily News reports. Freeman's friend: He was drinking pre-crash February 25, 2009 at 6:45 pm Morgan Freeman's passenger in an August 2008 car crash, Demaris Meyer, claimed the actor was drinking prior to the accident that left both Freeman and Meyer injured. Rosie O'Donnell calls Oscars 'beautifully gay' February 25, 2009 at 6:27 pm O'Donnell — who left "The View" in 2007 after a single tumultuous season — returns to TV on Sunday night with a Lifetime movie about the foster-care system called "America." Will tendinitis keep Jewel from 'Dancing'? February 25, 2009 at 6:25 pm "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Jewel has tendinitis in her knees, the singer revealed on her blog on Wednesday — an injury she said may keep her from competing on the ABC show. Kara DioGuardi is disappointed in Paula Abdul February 25, 2009 at 5:04 pm "Paula has a right to her opinions, but I was disappointed by her comments, and hurt that she did not address them to me in person," DioGuardi said. Kevin Jonas' dream job? Working at The Gap February 25, 2009 at 2:46 pm Along with his two brothers, Kevin Jonas may be a household name to millions of teens, but before he became a rock star he had another dream job — working at The Gap. 50 Cent taking a backseat to Eminem February 25, 2009 at 2:07 pm Rapper 50 Cent says he won't release his "Before I Self Destruct" CD until Eminem's album — tentatively titled "Relapse" — sees the light of day. Newsweek: Are guest stars killing '30 Rock'? February 25, 2009 at 1:15 pm Turning to big-name outsiders is often the last refuge of a desperate show. In the case of NBC's "30 Rock," though, might it make perfect sense? Freeman sued by passenger in '08 car crash February 25, 2009 at 12:02 pm Morgan Freeman is being sued by Demaris Meyer, the passenger who was injured during "The Dark Knight" star's August 2008 car crash in Mississippi. Fallon just wants to have fun with 'Late Night' February 25, 2009 at 9:54 am Jimmy Fallon, who takes over the reins of NBC's "Late Night" on March 2, is taking the venerable talk show into the YouTube era, and is having fun in the process. 'Gentle' departure ahead for Nick Mitchell? February 25, 2009 at 9:42 am It seemed like just another dead-on-arrival "American Idol" audition: Nick Mitchell lunged into the popular Fox singing competition's New York tryout, performing not as his unassuming self, but as a saucy character he'd named Norman Gentle. What's so bad about Bale, Phoenix? February 25, 2009 at 9:41 am Entertainment Weekly writer Mark Harris longs for the serene '90s and thinks stars like Bale and Phoenix should refrain from bad behavior. Now isn't that just a wee bit unrealistic in this new media age?