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Denise Richards kicked off 'Dancing' March 24, 2009 at 10:38 pm Denise Richards and Holly Madison faced off in the final dance-off. While Denise improved her score with the judges more than Holly did, it didn't save the former Bond girl. The Dead auctions front-row tickets for charity March 24, 2009 at 9:42 pm Want to sit in the third row, center-stage-right, for the tour's opening show April 12 in Greensboro, N.C.? The bidding starts at $250 at charityfolks.com. Scoop: Chris Brown and Rihanna are taking a break March 24, 2009 at 9:29 pm It's not an official breakup, but Rihanna and Chris Brown are taking some time off from their controversial relationship. A source told Us Weekly that Jay-Z suggested the breather to Rihanna. Quaid, Moore to play Clintons in new film March 24, 2009 at 9:28 pm Dennis Quaid and Julianne Moore are joining the cast of a new HBO film about former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Access Hollywood has learned. Company reveals threats about Jackson auction March 24, 2009 at 6:50 pm The company's president, Darren Julien, said in a sworn statement filed with a Los Angeles court that the singer's representatives even tried to intimidate him into postponing the sale. Phil Spector's attorney: Actress killed herself March 24, 2009 at 6:42 pm On a large courtroom screen, attorney Doron Weinberg listed 14 points of forensic evidence, including blood spatter, gunshot residue and DNA, that he said were proof of a self-inflicted wound. Amy Poehler says Obama inspired 'Parks' March 24, 2009 at 5:05 pm Poehler said presidential campaign buzzwords like "hope" and "change" are explored in the upcoming comedy. Simon Cowell wants Obama to appear on 'Idol' March 24, 2009 at 4:57 pm Simon Cowell and "American Idol" have the power and popularity to enlist plenty of big names to appear on the show. But can they pull in the biggest name of all -- President Barack Obama? Hudson returning to 'Idol' for one night only March 24, 2009 at 3:18 pm Oscar-winner and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to tape a performance in front of the studio audience on Wednesday after the live broadcast of "American Idol" has ended. Montana locals stunned by Letterman nuptials March 24, 2009 at 2:45 pm When David Letterman and his longtime girlfriend, Regina Lasko, got married in Choteau County, Mont., last Thursday, the simple ceremony came as a shock to onlookers. One of earliest photos of New York to be sold March 24, 2009 at 11:44 am An 1848 photograph of a stately Manhattan home is going on the auction block. It's believed to be one of the earliest photographic views of New York City. Lohan dings her new $100,000 Maserati March 24, 2009 at 10:25 am Lindsay Lohan's brand new Maserati has reportedly been damaged just two weeks after she bought it. According to RadarOnline, the actress was involved in a minor traffic accident Monday night. Prosecutor calls Spector 'demonic maniac' March 24, 2009 at 9:50 am A prosecutor told a jury that Phil Spector's history of violence against women was like a game of Russian roulette that ended with the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson at his hilltop mansion. Sutherland says he's on for 8th season of '24' March 24, 2009 at 9:32 am Kiefer Sutherland will be back to play Jack Bauer for an eighth season of the hit counterterrorism drama "24," but the show's longevity will depend on its writers, the actor said Tuesday. 'Dancing' features three-way tie for first March 23, 2009 at 10:39 pm Melissa Rycroft, Gilles Marini, and Shawn Johnson all earned straight 9s from the three-judge panel this week, but cowboy Ty Murray was probably the most improved dancer. But Woz, oh, Woz... Scoop: Zac Efron won't cut 'Footloose' in remake March 23, 2009 at 10:16 pm Just days after Variety cited Zac Efron's attachment to Paramount's "Footloose" remake as proof the Disney protégé was growing up, Efron has reportedly dropped out of the film. Tidbits: LeAnn Rimes, hubby kiss for the paparazzi March 23, 2009 at 10:15 pm LeAnn Rimes kissed and cuddled husband Dean Sheremet on the street not long after Rimes was accused of having an affair with actor Eddie Cibrian. Ickitt? That's crazy! M.I.A.'s son named Ikhyd March 23, 2009 at 9:55 pm Earlier this month, singer M.I.A. angrily denied a report by Latina.com claiming she'd named her baby son Ickitt. Maybe not, but according to a TMZ.com report, the baby's name is Ikhyd.