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Avril Lavigne Seeks Anything But Ordinary Singers on American Idol

Other than conflicting reports of pregnancy and hard partying, Avril Lavigne has kept a pretty low profile of late. That's all about to change. The "Complicated" singer has just joined the fast-lengthening roster of stars filling Paula Abdul's vacant chair on American Idol. She'll be sitting alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, telling prospective Idols she doesn't like their boyfriends singing during one of the final two days of auditions in Los Angeles. Previously announced seat-filler
Blame Michael Jackson, Not His Doctors!

Call it the ultimate whodunit twist: Michael Jackson did it. As famed attorney Mark Geragos told E! News, a Jackson homicide trial in which Dr. Conrad Murray is the defendant may well turn into a forum in which Jackson himself is on trial. "Ultimately, that may be what the defense is," Geragos said. Don't go there, you say? Don't blame the victim, you cry? You may be right. But if a lawyer is potentially going to go there, then
Michael Jackson “Not Buried Yet,” Says Father Joe

Just in case you weren't certain, Michael Jackson is "not buried yet." Shooting down published reports (and backing up what we reported yesterday), father Joe Jackson tells E! News exclusively that his son has not already been laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Joe declined to specify any burial plans or confirm whether his son's body has been placed in Motown maven Berry Gordy's crypt as some outlets have speculated. The Jackson patriarch, who resides
Michael Jackson, Egyptian Princess?

Is the King of Pop the reincarnation of King Tut? Not exactly. But according to reports, there is an ancient Egyptian statue at Chicago's Field Museum that bears an uncanny resemblance to Michael Jackson, right down to the botched nose job. To make Jackson's old-school spittin' image even weirder, it's actually the likeness of a woman. (And no, we don't think it looks like Diana Ross!) "I have no idea whether Jackson ever visited the museum," a Field
Hugh Jackman’s Gonna Get You, Suckers

Wolverine's gonna sink his claws into a meaty part. Hugh Jackman has signed on to appear in a new musical, reports Variety. Showman will chronicle—in song!—the colorful life of legendary P.T. Barnum. The impresario whose talent for giving the people what they wanted led to many entertainment firsts, including the three-ring circus. Barnum is also said to have claimed, "There's a sucker born every minute." The female lead is being written with an actress in mind: Anne Hathaway, Jackman's Oscar night singing partner. While the
Jennifer Aniston on the Prowl for Younger Men?

Desirable young guys, beware. You are the prey. And Jennifer Aniston is the hunter, slinking into a role as an older—think thirtysomething—sexpot in the romantic comedy Pumas, reports Variety. Like fellow Friend Courteney Cox, who's got her own upcoming animal-themed TV series called Cougar Town, Aniston will play a character who likes youthful beaus. Look, if Aniston—who looks younger and better than most people half her age—wants to stretch her acting chops like this, we won't argue. Playing the age
A Solo Brad Pitt Hits Berlin for Basterds

With no Angelina Jolie in sight, Brad Pitt jetted into Berlin earlier today for the premiere of his new Quentin Tarantino movie, Inglourious Basterds. Sources tell us that it's a quick, 24-hour trip that included the red carpet gala and some media for the much-buzzed about WWII flick. Pitt looked smashing in Tom Ford, and with a glass of beer in hand, watched the screening in a seat next to Tarantino. "He also spent loads of time
Katherine Jackson Too Thorough for Her Own Good?

An attorney for Katherine Jackson has defended the information-seeking mother's hefty demands, saying she is simply looking out for the best interests of her Michael and his children, denying reports she is seeking "to rewrite her son's will." "Her concerns are and remain the welfare of her son's surviving children, the preservation of his legacy and the protection of his estate," L. Londell McMillan said in a statement. "Mrs. Jackson continues to serve as her