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BLACK EYED PEAS STILL ON TOP


The Black Eyed Peas’ hit “I Gotta Feeling” notches another week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has topped the chart for 13 weeks, starting back on July 4th when it climbed to the summit from number two replaced the Peas’ own “Boom Boom Pow.” Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” featuring Rihanna and Kanye West leaps two spots to number two. Jay Sean’s “Down” featuring Lil Wayne falls one spot to number three, Taylor Swift drops two notches to number four with “You Belong With Me and Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” featuring Alicia Keys rockets up 45 spots to number five. Miley Cyrus falls three spots to number six with “Party in the U.S.A.,” Lady GaGa slides three places to number seven with “Paparazzi” and Drake debuts at number eight with “Forever,” which features help from Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem. Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” falls five spots to number nine in its 34th week on the chart. The tune has been in the top ten for over eight weeks. Jason DeRulo’s “Watcha Say” falls three spots to rounds out the top ten.

BLACK EYED PEAS AUCTION OFF HISTORY AND A TRIP TO AUSTRALIA

Now through Saturday, October 3rd, you can bid on exclusive packages to join the Black Eyed Peas in the air as they claim two world record attempts: the highest ever live performance and highest recorded track. The person with the highest bid and a guest will fly on V Australia from Los Angeles to Australia, where they will then join a special Melbourne to Perth flight with the Black Eyed Peas, as the band attempts to break both records. The winner will get to meet the band, watch them record in the air and then the remainder of the flight becomes a Mile High Karaoke Party with the group. Winners will also attend the October 10th Black Eyed Peas concert in Perth and get a second band meet & greet. Hotels included. All proceeds will benefit children’s health research through The University of Western Australia.
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SHAKIRA & WYCLEF TEAM UP AGAIN


Shakira first collaborated with Wyclef Jean on the huge 2006 single “Hips Don’t Lie,” which could end up being one of the biggest hits of the decade. The two hooked up again on “Spy,” a song on Shakira’s new album She Wolf. The Colombian singer told us it was better the second time around.

JAY-Z ANNOUNCES N.E.R.D., WALE TO JOIN TOUR


We’ve just learned Jay-Z is bringing three of the best hip hop acts on his upcoming North American tour. Concertgoers should expect Pharrell Williams’ N.E.R.D as well as rap newcomers Wale and J Cole. The much anticipated trek kicks off at Penn State University on October 9th and wraps November 22nd at the University of Texas. Visit LiveNation.com for all tour dates and further information.

FANS IN LINE FOR DAYS TO BUY MJ MOVIE TIX


According to the Associated Press, on Thursday, fans had already begun lining up at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles to purchase tickets to see Michael Jackson’s concert film This Is It. The film features a behind-the-scenes look at Jackson preparing for the series of London shows he was rehearsing for before he died on June 25th. Tickets for the flick went on sale early Sunday morning and the first 500 fans in line scored commemorative tickets designed by Jackson for the London concerts at the O2 Arena. A total of three-thousand movie tickets will be available for the early October 27th shows at L-A Live’s new Regal Cinemas Stadium 14, marking the movie theater’s grand opening. This Is It will begin its limited, two-week run at movie theaters nationwide on October 28th.

SNOOP DOGG HITTING THE ROAD WITH METH & RED


According to his official fan site, Snoop Dogg is getting ready to hit the road with Method Man and Redman. The West Coast rapper left a message to his fans explaining that he is coming to a hood near them. Visit Ticketmaster.com to get your passes now.

· In related news, fans should expect Snoop’s upcoming Malice N Wonderland album to hit stores on December 8th. Visit SnoopDogg.com for further info.

Snoop Dogg tour dates: October 27th - Baltimore, Maryland

October 28th - Sayreville, New Jersey

October 29th - New York, New York

October 31st - Atlantic City, New Jersey

November 1st - Boston, Massachusetts

November 4th - Chicago, Illinois

November 5th - Minneapolis, Minnesota

November 6th - North Kansas City, Missouri

November 7th - Robinsonville, Missouri

November 8th - Dallas, Texas

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS



· VINCE VAUGHN ENGAGED! According to People.com, 39-year-old Vince Vaughn is engaged! The actor and a Canadian real estate agent named Kyla Weber are set to be married. Vaughn told the Web site that he is ready to settle down and have children. Fans can see Vince in the new comedy, Couples Retreat, on October 9th.



· RANDY QUAID MAKES BAIL! Randy Quaid is out on bail. According to the Associated Press, the actor and his wife each posted 20-thousand dollars after being arrested for allegedly not paying a ten-thousand dollar hotel bill in Santa Barbara, California. A message left for Quaid’s agent was not immediately returned.



· MJ TRIAL NEWS! The girlfriend of Dr. Conrad Murray, the man who is the subject of investigation after Micheal Jackson’s death was ruled a homicide, finished giving her testimony before a grand jury on Thursday. It’s not known exactly what was asked, but according to the Associated Press, Nicole Alvarez was cooperative in providing a statement.

· PITT AND THE EX-PRESIDENT! At the Clinton Global Initiative event last week in New York, Bill Clinton and Brad Pitt had a chat about post-Katrina New Orleans. According to USA Today, the actor filled in the former President on the work of Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, which is building 150 homes in the areas hardest hit by the hurricane.



· MARTHA APOLOGIZES TO JESSICA! On Thursday, Martha Stewart issued a public apology to Jessica Simpson regarding the singer’s lost dog, Daisy. People.com reports Stewart initially felt Jessica “should have been watching her dog more closely,” however Martha later stated, “I feel very, very sorry for anybody that loses a pet. Jessica, I hope you find your pet, but if you don't, I'm really sorry that you lost one.”

· ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT UPDATE! When it debuted in 2003, the TV show Arrested Development helped relaunch the career of Jason Bateman and made stars out of Michael Cera, Will Arnett and Portia de Rossi. The Golden Globe and Emmy-winning show only lasted three seasons due to poor ratings, but fans of the series will be happy to know that it’s heading to the big screen.
· Arrested Development should go into production by early 2010.



· JUSTIN GUARINI GETS MARRIED! Justin Guarini, the first person to ever finish in second place on American Idol, got married this weekend. According to USA Today, the 30-year-old singer wed Reina Capodici, a 27-year-old that Justin went to high school with but didn’t start dating until a few years ago. The couple had an intimate wedding on a private Pennsylvania estate near their families’ homes. Guarini is now the step-dad to Reina’s four-year-old daughter.

· GOSSIP GIRL ACTRESS HAS ENOUGH! TMZ reports Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford was just granted a temporary restraining order against her ex, Daniel Giersch. The actress claims her ex’s harassment has even caused the nanny to quit. Giersch must now stay 100 yards away from Kelly, her mother, the nanny and Kelly's home, job and vehicle.

· MORE SHOWS ABOUT BUNNIES! According to PerezHilton.com, Girls Next Door star Holly Madison is getting her own reality show. Madison was at one time Hugh Hefner’s number one girlfriend. The new reality show is set to be called Planet Holly.

· GIRLS GONE WILD SUED AGAIN! According to TMZ.com, Playboy model Jayde Nicole is suing Joe Francis, the founder of Girls Gone Wild, for assault and battery. Nicole is alleging that Francis pulled her hair and shoved her during a night out in Los Angeles recently.

· INTRODUCING POPZILLA! What’s Popzilla? It’s MTV’s newest sketch comedy that is all about taking aim at celebrities and pop culture. Executive Producer Dave Thompson told us which famous faces are targeted and what to expect to the first episode (See Related Cuts #9 - #10). You don’t want to miss this! Catch the premiere of Popzilla tonight at 6:30 PM Eastern.

IN OTHER NEWS

ONE FOR THE ULTRASOUND, TWO FOR THE NEWS

An Arkansas woman was surprised to find out she was going to have not one, but two babies, two and a half weeks apart. According to ABC News, in what is being described as a rare medical occurrence, the two babies will have separate due dates because they aren’t twins. While she was getting an ultrasound in June, doctors discovered a smaller, younger baby boy growing next to the woman’s baby girl.


MANAGING MANNEQUINS


Iranian authorities have made shop owners aware that they are not allowed to use mannequins that show curves or ones without headscarves. Although the first offense for not following the rules can be a slight warning, Reuters reports the owners of the shops can be detained for mannequins that break the dress code and will be required to take “guidance classes.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Monday, September 28th Koko Taylor (blues singer) is 81
- Has been nominated for multiple GRAMMY Awards

Brigitte Bardot (actress) is 75
- From Paris, France

Ben E. King (singer) is 71
- Singer for The Drifters

Joel Higgins (actor) is 66
“Edward Stratton III” on Silver Spoons

Jeffrey Jones (actor) is 63
“Ed Rooney” in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

John Sayles (writer-director-actor) is 59
- Directed the film Eight Men Out

Janeane Garofalo (actress-comedian) is 45
- Former cast member of Saturday Night LIve

Mira Sorvino (actress) is 42
- Daughter of Paul Sorvino

Moon Unit Zappa (TV personality) is 42
- Daughter of Frank Zappa

Naomi Watts (actress) is 41
“Cristina” in 21 Grams

Hilary Duff (actress-singer) is 22
“Lizzie McGuire” on Lizzie McGuire