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Chris O'Dowd Engaged To Dawn Porter

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He played the sweet policeman who wooed Kristin Wiig in Bridesmaids, and now Chris O'Dowd is planning to tie the knot with his real-life girlfriend, British TV personality Dawn Porter.


Don't Take Beauty Advice From Celebrities

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Supermodels and celebs always seem to have some secret method for looking so good.

Elle Macpherson swears by copious amounts of water and "organic, locally sourced food," while Miranda Kerr had eyebrows raised when she expressed her devotion to coconut oil (four tablespoons a day!) For Gwyneth, it's those kickass Tracey Anderson workouts and those famous detoxing cleanses. And the Duchess of Cornwall supposedly swears by a face mask made of bee venom.

But scientists have decided to rain on our Celebrity Beauty Secrets parade. Sense About Science is a non-profit that aim to make sense of scientific and medical claims for the average citizen. In a recent paper, spotlighted by Racked, Sense About Science asked several scientists and doctors to take a closer look at celebrities' nonchalant claims.

The conclusion? Lots of celebs have no idea what they're talking about.

For example, Juliette Lewis' claim that "coconut water is pretty much the most hydrating thing you can drink, and much better than man-made sports drinks"? Not true, says sports dietitian Ann Ashworth: "Coconut water has about half the amount of carbohydrate but also a different balance of salts than a typical sports drink, and so could be less hydrating."

As for Pippa Middleton's claim that rinsing her hair in cold water "closes the pores and gives it a lift and shine," beauty and grooming senior scientist Dr. Frauke Neuser said, "Rinsing with water -- whether hot or cold -- doesn’t close or smoothen the cuticles" of one's hair -- moreover, hair doesn't have pores.

And in response to Gisele Bundchen's self-serving explanation of sunscreen ("I cannot put this poison on my skin… I do not use anything synthetic"), pharmaceutical scientist Gary Moss stated, "You might be surprised that you use a wide variety of synthetic materials in many aspects of your life: 'synthetic' does not automatically mean bad, just as 'natural' does not automatically mean safe or beneficial."

Moral of the story? Don't get your health and beauty advice from people whose expertise is acting, singing, socializing, posing for cameras and/or wearing couture. Get it from people whose expertise is, you know, health and beauty.

Read more of Sense About Science's study here -- and see just a few of celebrities' beauty tips and secrets below.

These Celebs Did What?!

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Despite all the year-end lists made about the best of this and the worst of that, the category that compels us most goes completely ignored: Biggest Badasses. Sure, great films and TV shows make headlines for a little while, and we all enjoy them for their art, but there's nothing more intriguing or attention-drawing as a star who does and says what he or she wants.

Now, we may not be fans of all the things they do and say, but that's part of the essential DNA of a badass: they do it regardless of what anyone thinks. It could be an artistic statement, an ego trip, a rejection of accepted norms, a political stand or even just a substance-induced mania -- we've seen all of those things this year, and they've stolen headlines and conversation time and time again.

Here's our list of the biggest badasses of 2011; vote for the top badass, and let us know if we missed any.

Michael Moore: 75 Years Ago Today, the First Occupy

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On this day, December 30th, in 1936 -- 75 years ago today -- hundreds of workers at the General Motors factories in Flint, Michigan, took over the facilities and occupied them for 44 days. My uncle was one of them.

The workers couldn't take the abuse from the corporation any longer. Their working conditions, the slave wages, no vacation, no health care, no overtime -- it was do as you're told or get tossed onto the curb.

So on the day before New Year's Eve, emboldened by the recent re-election of Franklin Roosevelt, they sat down on the job and refused to leave. 

They began their Occupation in the dead of winter. GM cut off the heat and water to the buildings. The police tried to raid the factories several times, to no avail. Even the National Guard was called in. 

But the workers held their ground, and after 44 days, the corporation gave in and recognized the UAW as the representative of the workers. It was a monumental historical moment as no other major company had ever been brought to its knees by their employees. Workers were given a raise to a dollar an hour -- and successful strikes and occupations spread like wildfire across the country. Finally, the working class would be able to do things like own their own homes, send their children to college, have time off and see a doctor without having to worry about paying. In Flint, Michigan, on this day in 1936, the middle class was born.

But 75 years later, the owners and elites have regained all power and control. I can think of no better way for us to honor the original Occupiers than by all of us participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement in whatever form that takes in each of our towns. We need direct action all winter long if we are to prevail. You can start your own Occupy group in your neighborhood or school or with just your friends. Speak out against economic injustice at every chance you get. Stop the bank from evicting the family down the block. Move your checking and credit card to a community bank or credit union. Place a sign in your yard -- and get your neighbors to do it also -- that says, "WE ARE THE 99%." (You can download signs here and here.)

Do something, anything, but don't remain silent. Not now. This is the moment. It won't come again. 

75 years ago today, in Flint, Michigan, the people said they'd had enough and occupied the factories until they won. What is stopping us now? The rich have one plan: bleed everyone dry. Can anyone, in good conscience, be a bystander to this?

My uncle wasn't, and because of what he and others did, I got to grow up without having to worry about a roof over my heads or medical bills or a decent life. And all that was provided by my dad who built spark plugs on a GM assembly line.

Let's each of us double our efforts to raise a ruckus, Occupy Everywhere, and get creative as we throw a major nonviolent wrench into this system of Greed. Let's make the politicians running for office in 2012 quake in their boots if they refuse to tax the rich, regulate Wall Street and do whatever we the people tell them to do. 

Happy 75th!

Mo'Nique Sues Landlord Over Bizarre, Foul Odor

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Academy Award-winning "Precious" actress Mo'Nique is suing her landlords in Georgia -- demanding she be let out of her $22,000-a-month rental contract ...because her house smells like dog feces.

Why People LIKE The Kardashians

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It's no secret that not everyone is a Kardashian fan.

Between attempts to boycott their shows, Kim Kardashian being named as PETA's Celebrity Grinch of 2011, the National League of Junior Cotillions' "The Most Ill-Mannered Person of 2011", and ranking as one of the least desired celebs to have as a neighbor, the public has made it clear about how they feel about the Kardashians.

Or have they?

Believe it or not, but people like the Kardashians. They're a family, but more importantly a business -- at least to the companies they work with. The viewers that tune in keep them on the air. Shoppers who buy their clothes, perfumes, diet pills and books are sending a clear message to companies that the reality TV family means bringing in the big bucks.

Yes, people like the Kardashians.

"At their core, the Kardashians are an incredibly bonded, loving, large family who live an incredibly large life," E! President Suzanne Kolb told The Wrap. "And if you actually look at the history of television, there's a pretty large number of families with that blend that resonate with viewers ... I think there's something emotionally aspirational around that family dynamic and visually aspirational about the way that family lives."

Kolb added that from every piece of research she's seen about the reality TV family, she says viewers "aspire to be them or to befriend them."

Aspiration is often the basis for most celebrity fandom. It's the reason we read about their lives and look at photos of them doing everything from the most mundane errands to walking the red carpets. For the Kardashians -- a family that has "no talent" as Barbara Walter brusquely put it -- it's easy to pinpoint what fans find aspirational; their over-the-top lifestyle combined with a plotline that still conveys the all-American values of a tight-knit family.

That's why despite their public missteps, Kolb told The Wrap, that the Kardashians' fans don't watch them for their bad behavior. "You watch for sort of over-the-top-situations and really a very soapy family dynamic," she said.

But what about those who don't like the Kardashian family? What about the 180,049 people who signed an online petition asking the E! Network to boycott their shows? Kolb said the network takes every viewer comment seriously, but they never considered cutting their ties with the Kardashians.

And why would they? Those 180,049 people that signed that petition are chump change compared to the 3.2 million viewers who tuned in for the season premier of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York," or the combined 8.4 million viewers who watched the Kim's two-part wedding special. The petitioners also don't compare to Kim's nearly 12.2 million Twitter followers, or even the two million people who watched her sex tape over her wedding weekend this summer. They are the reason the network has no plans to cancel the Kardashians.

It's been reported that the family made $65 million in 2010 -- a figured that family matriarch and manager Kris Jenner wouldn't confirm -- but between the eldest sisters' three Dash boutique locations, branded signature fragrances, self tanner, the online footwear site ShoeDazzle, multiple clothing lines and more shows in the works, it's safe to say the family is profiting nicely and the companies they work with are making even more.

The Kardashian family may not have "talent" but they know how to make money, and in this economy it's easy to understand how that appeals to viewers who are dreaming of a better life.

Drake Dating Dollicia Bryan

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Model Dollicia Bryan has been rumored to be dating everyone from Kris Humphries to Rob Kardashian, but it turns out she's Drake's new lady. A rep for Bryan confirmed to TheYBF.com that she and Drake are a couple.

"Yes, Drake and Dollicia are dating. They're both in L.A. right now spending the holidays together," said the rep.

According to the website, the pair met earlier this year at Bryan's birthday party. At the time the 28-year-old was dating actor Hill Harper, and Drake stopped by because his DJ was working the event.

Dollicia has a laundry list of men from nearly every field of the entertainment industry, having dated or been linked to 50 Cent, Jay Z, Reggie Bush, Bow Wow, Rob Kardashian, and Chris Brown, according to MediaTakeOut.

Although the 25-year-old rapper recently told Stereogum he hasn't been in a relationship in three years, Drake also has a lengthy list of ladies he's been linked to including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, who he once called his "dream girl," Keshia Chante, and Nicole Scherzinger.

The new couple were spotted together at Saddle Ranch in L.A. yesterday where Drake posted a photo of Dollicia with the restaurant's famed cotton candy.

Check out more celebrity couples:

Sending Love Tweets?

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Do Chris Brown and Rihanna think they're being coy?

We read both of their Twitter feeds and we're a little confused. We're still having a problem forgiving and forgetting the much publicized 2009 incident when Brown assaulted his popstar girlfriend, leaving her bloodied and bruised.

Months after the incident, Rihanna told "20/20" that she caught Brown in a lie and wouldn't drop it when he refused to tell the truth. " It escalated into him being violent towards me. And it was ugly," she said. "I was battered, I was bleeding, I was swollen in my face."

While we remember this all to well, could it be that Rihanna has put it all behind her? Is it just a coincidence that two minutes after Chris Brown tweeted, "Love U more than u know!" that Rihanna followed suit, tweeting, "I'll always love you #1love."

Neither tweet was explicitly directed at anyone, but it's hard to believe it's just a coincidence.

Fans of Rihanna have always appeared to be angrier about the assault than the singer. In her interview with "20/20," 10 months after the incident, Rihanna admitted that she didn't hate Chris Brown at all. "I actually love and care about him. I want him to do well, have a great career, have a great life and grow up," she explained. "And just take this as something you had to go through to grow up and learn."

Earlier this year fans were not pleased when Rihanna defended why she follows Brown on Twitter and why she's excited for his comeback.

The public is still more hesitant to let it go, but we have to wonder if these tweets are signs that a reunion is about to occur. Brown is reportedly dating Karrauche Tran, the well-timed tweets tell a different story.

Few celebrity breakups can be attributed to assault, or at least few that we know about, but here are more stars that have called it quits:


Jerry Springer, Deli Sandwich Maker?

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What's Jerry Springer doing making sandwiches at an Italian deli? He's pranking unsuspecting customers for CBS' latest installment of "I Get That A Lot," the one-hour hidden camera special (airs Wed., Jan. 4, 8 p.m. EST).

The show gets big-name celebrities to do ordinary jobs as they try to confuse as many customers as possible. Like why on earth would a Victoria's Secret saleswoman look exactly like Pamela Anderson? And could Dr. Drew really be moonlighting as a Lens Crafters eyeglass salesman? And if you tell them they look just like that celebrity ... naturally, they get that a lot.

We've got an exclusive sneak peek at Springer hamming it up with deli meats, giving a very curious customer a hard time about his true identity. That guy should know that a Springer-made sandwich could be worth a lot more money ... hope he left a nice tip!

Giuliana Rancic: 'It Was Hell'

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Giuliana Rancic appeared on the "Today Show" Friday morning to talk about her progress post double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. The E! News host, who returned to work earlier this week just two weeks after her surgery, had displayed a transparency and openness about the process that touched many who followed the story, but told Matt Lauer that it hadn't been easy.

"I feel great considering it's been two and a half weeks, but I still have a ways to go as far as recovery," said Rancic, who appeared on the show with husband Bill.

"It was definitely hard. Up until about a week and a half ago, it was hell."

Rancic described the physical difficulties she still faced -- including fastening her seat belt and raising her arms above her head -- but insisted for the most part that returning to work was with the doctor's blessing. Rancic also said she had opted to stop taking morphine for the pain because it had made her ill.

"She wanted to turn a negative into a positive. If you can save one life through this process, it's worth it," Bill said.

The 36-year-old first appeared on the "Today Show" in October to reveal the news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in the midst of one of her fertility treatment sessions, which had been well-documented on the Style Network show "Giuliana & Bill."

The two will appear at Times Square on New Year's Eve on NBC to announce the Nivea's Kiss of a Lifetime Contest winner.

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Lorenzo Candelaria: Madonna And The Work Of God

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The turn of the year brings with it the usual slate of retrospective pieces -- notable stories of 2011 that, more often than not, were of a sensational variety: Osama Bin Laden, Penn State, Steve Jobs, the Arab Spring. The more circumscribed world of music and religion had its notable events too, even if the sensationalism was -- as might be expected -- relatively subdued. My pick for the top story of the year: Madonna and Opus Dei.

In April 2011, The Daily Mirror reported that Madonna -- sexually charged '80s popstar turned formidable performer, songwriter, director, author, businesswoman and philanthropist -- had been spied coming out of an Opus Dei building in London. While "not a fully paid-up member," it was nonetheless reported that she had "ditched" Kabbalah and "taken up" with "the secretive Catholic sect made famous in "The Da Vinci Code."

The coupling of Madonna and Opus Dei is an intriguing one that brings two seemingly irreconcilable public perceptions into stark juxtaposition. On one hand, we have Madonna -- baptized, confirmed and raised Catholic but better known for songs, videos and extravagant stage antics that are not exactly in sync with authentic Catholic teaching. On the other, we have Opus Dei -- seared into the popular imagination as a fiercely conservative Catholic organization that is alleged to quietly manipulate everything from politics, to world markets, to the inner workings of the Vatican itself.

But our public perceptions are only part of the story.

Reflecting on Madonna's career over the years, it is striking to note the extent to which her Catholic upbringing comes through in her work. "Papa Don't Preach" (1986), for example, was a markedly pro-life, pro-motherhood message at a time when such themes were not especially popular. It is also hard to miss that in her videos and live stagings, symbols of Catholic culture are often close at hand: a cross, a saint, a rosary. There is also, of course, her very name which bears witness to the Mother of God; the name of her oldest daughter (Lourdes) recalls the site of a famous Marian apparition.

Whatever twists and turns her life has taken, the Catholic identity that Madonna Louise Ciccone received from her parents as a child in Bay City, Mich., is never at a far remove. Detractors might point to famously scandalous productions such as "Like a Virgin" (1984) or, better still, "Like a Prayer" (1989). But I would suggest that part of the scandal lies in our assumptions and the baggage we bring to the songs. Indeed, a number of things we tend to read into them are not necessarily there. "Like a Virgin" is an interesting example. The song tells us of a first sexual experience but one that could have just as easily taken place within the blessed covenant of marriage as without it. Why assume the worst? After all, in one of her most famous performances, Madonna performed the song in a wedding dress!

A song such as "Like a Prayer" places an especially difficult question before us. Is she singing about the ecstasy of a heightened religious experience or an erotic sexual encounter? Perhaps it is both. But if Madonna is accused of blasphemy for "Like a Prayer," we might be pressed to level similar criticism at St. Teresa of Avila whose autobiography describes being touched by an angel in such sensual terms that the 17th-century sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini captured the moment vividly in orgasmic splendor. To go one further, we would at least have to reproach the composer of that exquisite dialogue between lovers that has come down to us as the Song of Songs -- some of the most beautifully sensual poetry in the bible.

All of that might seem well and good. But is Madonna "Catholic enough" for Opus Dei? The surprising answer is that she wouldn't have to be Catholic at all to share in what members of Opus Dei call "The Work." (Opus Dei is Latin for "The Work of God.") Distorted public perceptions of Opus Dei as an exclusive club with totalitarian aims bury the important fact that non-Catholics -- and even non-Christians -- can participate as "co-operators" in its activities. And contrary to "Da Vinci Code" fantasies, those activities focus primarily on forming a spiritual life that bears witness to Opus Dei's fundamental tenet -- the firm and unwavering conviction that every person is a child of God who is called to live out that divine filiation in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life.

For Madonna, living out her divine filiation would encompass the multitude of areas in her public life as a songwriter, performer, businesswoman and philanthropist, to be sure. But, more importantly, it would also include those areas largely hidden from our view -- her work as a mother, as a friend, and as a steward of the countless, seemingly insignificant things that God entrusts to each of His daughters and sons. (No cilice involved!) Madonna, St. Teresa of Avila, and the author of the Song of Songs may not have very much in common but, in a special and timeless way, their divine filiation unites them to one another and to each one of us as well. Therein lies the best-kept "secret" of Opus Dei.

So there it is; my pick for top "music and religion" story for 2011. In addition to retrospective pieces, the turn of a new year also brings with it another time-honored tradition: resolutions. It thus seems fitting to close with a firm resolution to pray for Madonna, her family and indeed, for the galaxy of stars out there who, we often forget, are real people and -- like each one of us -- children of God.

Madonna: if you are reading, please pray for me too.

Laus Deo.

Keeping 2011 New Year's Resolutions

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t makes no difference if you’re an international star or a faithful fan, the one thing that’s harder than making a New Year’s resolution is actually keeping it!

PHOTOS: Jodie Fisher, HP Scandal Actress, In Movies & TV

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Jodie Fisher has become best known for her involvement in the sexual harassment scandal that prompted HP CEO Mark Hurd to resign from the company. At this point, it may seem like a career footnote, but as the after-effects of the scandal reverberate -- the letter she wrote that led to his ouster was made public on Friday -- Fisher has begun to act in small movie and TV roles.

This fall, Fisher guest starred in an episode of "NCIS: Los Angeles," playing a woman named Emma White in an episode about a former Navy Intelligence officer who turns out to be living an illegal double life. She also had a bit part in the re-imagining of the classic Peter Fonda film "Easy Rider," in which she played a bartender.

Prior to this mini-renaissance, and before she began a career in consulting and marketing that would eventually lead her to Hurd, Fisher -- sometimes performing under the name Jodie Coady -- featured in a number of B-films, including "Blood Dolls," "Dead By Dawn" (which also starred Shannon Tweed), the Playboy movie "Sheer Passion" and the erotic thriller "Body of Influence 2."

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Katy Perry, Russell Brand Divorcing

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Russell Brand has filed for divorce from popstar wife, Katy Perry. TMZ reports that the comedian filed the divorce papers in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences for the dissolution of their marriage. The pair tied the knot in October of 2010 at an intimate ceremony in India.

Rumors that the couple's relationship was on the rocks have been catching wind for some time and were further fueled after the pair spent the holidays apart. Perry jetted off to Hawaii with friends for the Christmas holiday while Brand stayed in London's West End. On Thursday, Brand was even spotted without his wedding ring and Perry was similarly seen on the beach in Hawaii sans one very important piece of jewelry.

"Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage," Brand said, according to AP wires. "I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

Brand told Ellen Degenres just weeks ago that his marriage to Perry was going strong. "I am really happily married," Brand explained on the show.

TMZ also conjectures that Brand's filing of the divorce papers could have been a complete shock to Perry based on the legal documents obtained.

The "The One That Got Away" singer and the comedian have both had a tremendously busy 2011. Perry was on the road with her "California Dreams" tour while Brand has been busy breaking into the American film world. It's no wonder the pair had a less than ideal amount of time to work on their marriage.

The pair, who became a trending Twitter topic almost immediately after news of their split broke, have fallen silent via the social networking site.

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Billy Corgan To Open 1930's Chinese-Style Tea House In Highland Park

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Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who recently launched a professional wrestling company, this month announced his next business venture via Twitter: a tea house on Chicago's north side.

"[H]ad my first meeting today to prepare for opening a tea house on the north shore here in the Chicago area," Corgan tweeted earlier this month. "[L]ots of teas to try!"

The singer's new tea house aims to be a cultural destination, and will feature rotating exhibits, guest lectures and an international selection of teas, NBC Chicago reports.

Corgan told Eater Chicago that the 30-guest capacity shop will open in March or April in the former U.S. Post Office on Roger Williams Avenue, and said the town's mayor has been extremely supportive. Corgan says he's aiming for a "Chinese-French," "salon vibe" reminiscent of 1930s tea houses.

"It has a whimsical feel to it ... it'll feel like you're stepping back in time in terms of space, but what we put into the space will change," he told Eater. "My dream number is changing it 15 to 20 times a month where you're inviting people to talk about film or have an open mic night."

See Corgan explain his last big business venture, Resistance Pro:


John Hood: Cheeta Is Alive and Well and Living in Palm Springs

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As every news and entertainment outlet in the world has reported (including this one), Tarzan's beloved Cheetah died on December 24. While the demise of any primate is rather tragic, any tears shed over this death were surely misdirected. The Cheetah in question wasn't the real Cheetah at all, and he most certainly wasn't the "Cheeta" who appeared in the photos and footage that have accompanied the obit heard around the world.

Doubts about both the lineage and the origin of the deceased, who purportedly spent the last 50-plus years at Palm Harbor, Florida's Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, started surfacing even before the corpse was cold. Sanctuary outreach director Debbie Cobb's claims that Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller himself gave her grandparents this "Cheetah" back in 1960. "Not so," says Diane Weissmuller, a representative of the Weissmuller estate and un-credited co-author of her late husband Johnny Jr.'s book Tarzan, My Father. "Though we mourn the loss of any family pet, John Sr. would have never gifted a primate to his worst enemy. He never owned one as a pet; found them very difficult to work with."

Tarzan's daughter-in-law isn't the only one questioning this Cheetah's authenticity. Matthew Devlen, a filmmaker and international party provocateur, has been championing all the chimps that have played Cheeta (the original spelling has no "h"), primarily via an on-going, ten-year campaign to get the Ape Man's sidekick a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "There were many chimps that played the role of Cheeta," says Devlen, "just as there were many dogs standing in for Lassie and Rin Tin Tin." That might explain the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's reluctance to give the chimp his due. "I've had pushback from the Walk of Fame committee from day one," he laments. "The bottom line to them is that Cheeta was a has-been and not relevant to a modern audience."

Nevertheless Devlen, who will restart the nomination process all over again in 2012, will not be deterred. "Perhaps the unexpected death of a chimp that may or may not have been Cheeta and all the ensuing press attention will show the Chamber the world does care."

Seems Devlen's chimp, who makes his home at the C.H.E.E.T.A. Primate Sanctuary in Palm Springs, California, is having issues with other folks as well. Booker Prize-nominated writer James Lever, who successfully rode the coattails of Cheeta's infamy with his tongue-in-cheek "autobiography" Me Cheeta, now distances himself from the primary primate. And journalist Richard Rosen, whose own planned Cheeta bio lost out to Lever's spoofier opus, questioned the chimp's provenance in a 2008 Washington Post expose. Since then Rosen has created a cottage industry debunking all things Cheeta, and he readily chimed in over the one that passed away on Christmas Eve.

"I'm afraid any chimp who actually shared a sound stage with Weissmuller and O'Sullivan is long gone," Rosen told the AP.

Devlen and his chimp championing cronies, which include New York publicist Sal Cataldi, who represents the Cheeta of Palm Springs, and Dan Westfall, who still looks after his aged best friend at the Cheeta Primate Sanctuary, don't dispute the fact. To them it's more a question of ensuring the Ape Man's accomplice will never be forgotten.

"It will always remain a mystery," says Westfall, "but our Cheeta is now the ambassador for all the chimps that ever played Cheeta, and we'll continue on that path no matter how the press wants to spin it."

Though Weissmuller says Westfall's Cheeta "is the one the Weissmuller family knows and loves," but he doesn't think even her good word will be enough to assuage the naysayers. To help settle the matter once and for all, Westfall furnished a photograph of Cheeta holding a current edition of The Desert Sun. While the shot might not resolve the question of provenance, it does unequivocally prove that this Cheeta at least is alive and well and living in Palm Springs.

Now about that star on the Walk of Fame...

10 Young Celebs Talk Overcoming Their Fears!

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It's commonly said that on the other side of every fear is freedom. So this new year, vow to improve your life and boost your confidence by conquering your biggest fears in 2012!

Instead of the usual superficial New Year's resolutions you forget by February, challenge yourself to overcome your deepest anxieties. Whether it's heights, social anxiety, or claustrophobia (the Biebs is terrified of small spaces!), put yourself to the test with goals that force you to face some of the things that make you most frightened.

In the spirit of New Year's and making resolutions, here are 10 teen celebs who have successfully overcome their most difficult fears and phobias. (OK, so not all of these celebs have made it past their fears yet, but admitting it is the first step, right?) Let them inspire you as you set your own goals!

What is your biggest fear? Share it in the comments below or tweet us @HuffPostTeen with the hashtag #Fearlessin2012!

Twitterverse Responds To Katy Perry-Russell Brand Split

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Russell Brand has filed for divorce from Katy Perry after 14 months of marriage.

The couple tied the knot in an elaborate, six-day ceremony in India in 2010, but rumors of a troubled marriage have been circling since late November. On Thursday, Brand was spotted in London's West End without his wedding band.

Fans took to Twitter to express their disbelief. Others remained ambivalent about yet another celebrity break-up, encouraging other Tweeters to save their shock for when celebrity marriages actually work out.

Click through their reactions below:

Katy & Russell Split: Their TV Declarations Of Love

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Russell Brand filed for divorce from Katy Perry on Friday on Dec. 30, just weeks after telling Ellen DeGeneres that he and his popstar wife were in it "until death do us part" on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Dec. 2.

Brand called the Internet "a wicked little liar," adding that “being famous is like a little bit of you is taken away, and goes off, and lives on its own and does what it wants."

But just 28 days later, Brand told AP, "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends," and offered no other details.

Brand and Perry were married in October 2010 at a resort inside a tiger reserve in India. Over the course of their relationship, the couple has made numerous TV appearances, declaring their love for audiences across the world to see. From Brand talking about his proposal with the ladies of "The View" to Perry talking about marriage across the pond on "The Graham Norton Show," this celebrity couple was never very shy about their love for one another.

Take a look at Katy Perry and Russell Brand's relationship history, as seen on TV.

Etta James' Condition Improving

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Etta James' manager says the terminally ill blues singer is breathing on her own after being taken off a respirator.

Lupe De Leon says Friday that the change in her condition is great news and that the singer's blood pressure is normal.

De Leon says James was put on a respirator when she was hospitalized in Southern California on Dec. 21 because she was having trouble breathing.

James has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia and is suffering from dementia. She has been receiving mostly at-home care.

Earlier this month, a judge set aside $350,000 for her medical care.

James is best known for the hit "At Last."

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