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Lots of things in life are awesome: The Internet, life itself, music and a nap rank right up there, according to the current voters on the web site http://mostawesomestthingever.com. In fact, those five, in that order (Internet before life!? Who knew?) are today's awesomest things. The ratings could change tomorrow, so get in there and cast your votes.

Here's how it works: Go to the web site, where you should click "100 Awesomest." (You'll also see a list of "93 Inadequatest," which include Kevin Federline, Glitter, the DMV and Ryan Seacrest, but we're trying to keep it positive here!) By clicking "100 Awesomest," you will be taken to a list of awesome things ranked. In the top 20 of all time are lightsabers (real), Leonardo da Vinci, chocolate, bacon, Mom, and take-out. OK, that's all interesting.

Scroll down the page to the section that's enthusiastically named "Let's Do This!" Click there, and you will get to select from two strange and random things to decide which is the most awesome. Sample matchups included Codex Seraphinianus as Thing One vs. a lion as Thing Two. For those of us who don't want to throw away a vote because we've never heard of Codex Seraphinanus, there's a clickable button below each one that says "What is this?" Read, be educated and vote!

The Thing you choose smashes the other Thing off the screen and you see the rank of the winning Thing, so you'll know how many people agree and disagree with you. Wait a moment and the screen refreshes with two more Things.

Audrey Hepburn vs. a Nap. Miley Cyrus vs. Chicken and Waffles, left. A Velociraptor vs. Sushi. The Horsehead Nebula vs. Time-Lapse Photography. Ashton Kutcher vs. Oompa Loompas. The Earth's Atmosphere vs. Anime. Liquid vs. a Polo Shirt. The Balkan Peninsula vs. Chris Brown.

The selections are all safe for work, although if your boss finds you spending the afternoon voting, that might not be strictly true.

Make your voice heard, and have a great weekend!

-- Anne Neville

Former porn star Jenna Jameson and former UFC champ Tito Ortiz are both withdrawing the allegations they made that led to Ortiz's arrest for domestic violence Monday. Jameson, who said that Ortiz injured her arm when he threw her into a bathtub after she made a remark that wounded his ego, now says, "What actually happened has now been dramatically distorted and misinterpreted and remarks that both Tito and I made after the police arrived reflect the state of shock that we were both in." Ortiz is also reportedly backing off his allegation that Jameson is an OxyContin addict who hurt herself by falling while she was high after he confronted her about her drug abuse. Ortoz now reportedly claimed that he found two OxyContin pills and may have jumped to conclusions, and Jameson says the pills were very old, and she passed a drug test the day after the incident. Ortiz's lawyer, Chip Matthews, says the whole thing was "a big misunderstanding."

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Sandra Bullock's son, Louis, adopted from New Orleans, will grow up with ties to the city, Bullock says in an exclusive interview with People, which broke the news about the January adoption. "New Orleans is his city, and he is going to know it inside and out," she says. "Without the spirit of the people who live there and take care of the city and honor its traditions, its love for music, its love for life, take those people out and you don't have why I love New Orleans so much." Bullock bought a home in the Garden District of New Orleans in September, a few months before deciding to "find our child in New Orleans." This week, a moving van was spotted moving furniture into the new house. After Hurricane Katrina, Bullock donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Warren Easton Charter High School, the first public high school for boys in Louisiana. She also established a $10,000 college scholarship and used the New Orleans premiere of "The Blind Side" as a fundraiser to benefit the school.

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Actress Pamela Bach, the ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, has turned herself in and has begun serving a 90-day jail sentence after pleading no contest to DUI. Bach was sentenced last Friday, and her admission violated her probation in an earlier DUI case. She was given until next week to turn herself in, but started the term early. Bach, who starred in TV's "Baywatch" and "Sirens," has two daughters with Hasselholf.

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A longtime friend of actor and ex-WWE star Chyna says Chyna attacked and beat her after inviting her to hang out in  motel room Saturday night. Gabriela Targos told police that Chyna, left, whose real name is Joanie Laurer, called her to visit the motel in Sherman Oaks, Calif., then attacked her when she arrived. Targos told police Chyna punched her in the face, dragged her by the hair, beat her with a wire hanger and threatened to kill her until she managed to escape the room and run down the street, where she found some police officers. Targos says she met with LAPD detectives later in the week to discuss the incident further. No arrests have been made.

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There was a bomb scare outside George Clooney's villa on Lake Como in Italy Thursday, when Italian authorities discovered some 500 pounds of World War II-era explosives, incluidng hand grenades and mortars in the lake next to his villa. The rusting armaments were cached about 50 feet from the back of his villa, which Clooney bought in 2002. The cool Clooney said in a statement, "This is not the first bomb I've experienced."

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Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath and his fiancée, Carin Kingsland, are the proud parents of twins born Thursday morning. Son Lydon Edward weighed in at 5 lbs., 7 oz. upon his arrival at 9:54 a.m., daughter Hartley Grace came one minute later, weighing 4 lbs., 8 oz., McGrath’s spokesman told People. "We are so lucky," said McGrath. "I don’t think you can prepare for the love we are feeling." McGrath and Kingsland started dating 16 years ago and became engaged last New Year's Eve. "These two kids will be the luckiest kids in the world in terms of their mom, that’s for sure," McGrath. "They’ll get a lot of love."

Jesse James has responded to the news that Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce. In a statement, James says that he has a "huge hole" in his heart now that Bullock has filed the papers. "My whole life has been full of hard decisions," the statement reads.

"The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart. Sandy is the love of my life, but considering the pain and devastation I have caused her, it would be selfish to not let her go," the statement continues.

James ends by saying, "I ask that you please do not judge Sandy for the things I have done. She has done no wrong. She played no part in any of this. She has been an amazing wife, mother, and best friend, for the over 6 years we have been together."

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It is likely that Sandra Bullock's divorce proceedings will be quick and fairly uncomplicated, says a legal expert who spoke to People. Because Bullock and estranged husband Jesse James didn't have children, there is little chance that the proceedings will be messy. Also working in the favor of Bullock is the fact that despite a lack of prenuptial agreement, the state of Texas requires a couple be married for 10 years for one to claim spousal support. As a result, the process should be fairly straightforward and may even wrap up as quickly as two months, according to People's expert. 

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Rocker Bret Michaels is said to be "responding well" to treatment for his brain bleed, and his people are optimistic that he will fully recover, and perhaps even return to his tour. "We thank you all for your continued support and outpouring of well wishes for Bret... While additional studies are planned throughout the week to hopefully detect the exact cause of the rupture Bret will remain monitored closely by his medical team to make sure no further complications occur."

E! News says that Michaels is being treated at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, and there are hopes that "provided there are no further complications or setbacks"that he will be able to rejoin his tour on May 26.

People magazine reports that Michaels is conscious and talking very slowly.

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Randy and Evi Quaid worked out a plea deal on their fraud charges related to the infamous $10,000 hotel bill incident. After being jailed for two days, the Quaids worked out a deal with prosecutors that will see Evi Quaid accept a misdemeanor charge of defrauding the owner of the Montecito ranch. In return for that plea, charges will be dropped against both Randy and Evi for felony counts of defrauding an innkeeper, burglary and conspiracy. Evi Quaid was sentenced to three years probation and 240 hours community service.

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Conan O'Brien will be featured on "60 Minutes" this week and will likely be dishing out the details as to what happened over at NBC that saw his ouster from "The Tonight Show." O'Brien is interviewed by Steve Kroft, who tells the New York Times that CoCo "flirts with the restrictions" that NBC placed on him in the $45 million settlement to leave the show.

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Teen popstar Justin Bieber took a plunge off the Auckland Bridge in New Zealand, bungee-style. The 16-year-old singer took a solo leap from the 131-foot perch. "He was excited beforehand. He was joking around and dancing. After it was over, he said the experience gave him a buzz," a source told E! News. Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, made a jump as well, as did a bodyguard. Bieber said afterward that he would like to skydive or do a higher bungee jump, the source said.

Bieber also was spotted on the beach in Australia, where fans got a look at his tattoo. Bieber was sporting the outline of a tiny bird on his left hip. The bird is apparently a family tradition, as other members of Bieber's family have the same image on their wrists.

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'American Idol' fans... It's been a few years since the Top 10 summer tour has come to Buffalo, but they will be coming this year.  The American Idol Live tour is slated to play HSBC Arena on September 10th. Toronto and Rochester are not on the tour this time around. Tickets for the Buffalo show go on pre-sale May 14th. No word on ticket prices.

One person will go home tonight on "American Idol," leaving the show with its final five. But so many performances are scheduled that the elimination might be almost an afterthought! Lady Antebellum will perform "Need You Now," the title track off their second studio album; Rascal Flatts will do "Unstoppable," then join Shakira when she sings "Gypsy." Finally, Sons of Sylvia, the winner of Fox's American Idol-inspired show, "Next Great American Band," will perform their first single, "Love Left To Lose." Join us back here from 9 to 10 p.m. for live chat during the show!

Sandra Bullock has revealed to People magazine that she has adopted a 3-month-old son named Louis and plans to raise him as a single parent. "He's just perfect, I can't even describe him any other way," Bullock said about Louis Bardo Bullock. "It's like he's always been a part of our lives." Bullock, 45, and husband Jesse James, 41, began the adoption process four years ago, and Louis joined the family in January, but they decided to keep the news secret until after the Oscars. Just 10 days after Bullock's March 7 Oscar triumph, Bullock and James separated following reports that James has had affairs with several women. Bullock now says she is divorcing James and plans to finalize the adoption as a single parent. Until the adoption, Bullock had no children, but was an active stepmother to James' children, Sunny, 6, Jesse Jr., 12, and Chandler, 15.

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A spokesman for Bret Michaels revealed on the rocker's Facebook page that he's facing a new challenge. Tests have found that the brain hemorrhage Michaels suffered has caused hyponatremia, a lack of sodium  in the body that causes seizures. In the post, his spokesman didn't say whether Michaels had suffered any seizures as a result. "Michaels remains under 24-hour observation in the ICU and is in positive spirits. He is responding well to tests and treatments," his rep says. "Even though today was a minor setback, doctors remain hopeful for a full recovery." In addition to the hemorrhage, Michaels is also recovering from an emergency appendectomy, which was complicated by his lifelong Type 1 diabetes. "He will remain monitored closely by his medical team to make sure no complications occur from the diabetes," the reps say, adding that doctors are "hopeful that Bret will gradually improve as the blood surrounding the brain dissolves and is reabsorbed into his system, which can be a very painful recovery and take several weeks to months."

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The woman who was married to Tito Ortiz or nearly 10 years says he would "never hurt a female." Kristen Ortiz says Tito Ortiz, who was arrested for felony domestic violence Monday after girlfriend Jenna Jameson was injured, says her ex is an "amazing person, amazing father and an amazing human being." She says there was no violence in their marriage, which ended in divorce in 2005. Meanwhile, Jameson, who first said Ortiz did not beat her up, a few hours later told TMZ that after she "said something very hurtful to his ego" during an argument, Ortiz grabbed her and "threw me into the bathtub and tore two ligaments in my shoulder." Ortiz's attorney, Chip Matthews, says the pair were arguing over her OxyContin addiction and that Jameson fell and hurt herself while she was drugged. Matthews also strongly denies that Ortiz struck Jameson, saying, "He did not put his hands on her, he did not hit her, he did not do anything to her." Jameson says she is not a drug abuser and calls the allegation "completely false" and "the last nail in the coffin" for their relationship.The pair have twin sons, Jesse Jameson Ortiz and Journey Jette Ortiz,who turned 1 year old in March. The twins are reportedly being cared for by Jameson's father.

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A car driven by actor Jason Alexander struck a 14-year-old bicyclist Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, but unlike his "Seinfeld" character, George Costanza, Alexander took responsibility. Costanza stood by while police and paramedics arrived to evaluate the teen, who suffered a cut on his head and some bruises. Alexander's publicist said that the actor was grateful the boy wasn't badly injured. Alexander was not charged at the scene, and after investigation, police said he was not at fault.

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The misdemeanor hit-and-run case against Heather Locklear is expected to go to the Ventura County District Attorney's office today, TMZ reports. Locklear was ticketed after she was accused of striking a "no parking" sign near her home. The DA could take up to a week to decide whether to charge her.

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Hugh Hefner has donated the final $900,000 needed to preserve 138 acres behind the "Hollywood" sign, which has become an iconic landmark in the hills above the city. The land on Mount Lee where the sign is located, which was once owned by Howard Hughes, was being eyed for luxury mansions. "It would have been a real shame after having restored it if it wound up sold," Hefner told People. "It's become something iconic and represents not only the town but represents Hollywood dreams, and I think that's something worth preserving." A nonprofit land-conservation group was given the chance to buy the land for $12.5 million, but as the April 30 deadline approaches, the group was nearly $1 million short -- until Hef stepped in.

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Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana, are set to welcome a fourth child to their family this fall. "Everybody's really happy," Damon's spokesman said. The couple have three daughters: Alexia, 11, from a previous marriage of Luciana's, Isabella, who is almost 4, and Gia, 20 months. In 2007, Damon's pal George Clooney said Damon was a "phenomenal" father. "He absolutely adores those kids. He's doing it really well."

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The "American Idols LIVE" tour schedule has been announced, and for the first time, Buffalo is on it! The top 10 -- Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus and Tim Urban will swing into HSBC Arena Friday night, Sept. 10. The tour begins July 1 in Michigan and it ends four days after the Buffalo stop.

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Speaking of "Idol," join us back here tonight for live chat during the performance and result show tonight. Mentor Shania Twain is not expected to sing, but Lady Antebellum will perform "Need You Now," and Rascal Flatts will do "Unstoppable," then join Shakira when she sings "Gypsy." Finally, Sons of Sylvia, the winner of Fox's American Idol-inspired show, "Next Great American Band," will perform their first single, "Love Left To Lose."

-- Anne Neville

Re-read the live chat as the remaining six singers take on the music of Shania Twain.

Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, finally made an appearance in a Santa Barbara court yesterday, two weeks late, and were arrested for their inability to keep court dates. The eccentric pair, seen at left in mug shots taken after their initial arrest, were charged in September of last year with felony fraud after an incident at a Montecito, Calif., ranch where they used an invalid credit card to pay a hotel bill of more than $10,000. The couple has since paid the innkeeper, but the charges have remained. After missing several court appearances, and forfeiting $40,000 in bail, the Santa Barbara court issued warrants for their arrest. The Quaids were given bail at $100,000 this time, and ordered to return to court tomorrow for another hearing.

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Jesse James' month-long stay in rehab is over, and he was spotted yesterday near his Los Angeles home. James, who entered rehab last month for "personal issues," was photographed taking his children to school and it was noted that James was not wearing a wedding ring. 

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Bret Michaels remains under 24-hour surveillance in the intensive care unit of an undisclosed hospital, according to a news release on the rock star's website. The news release states that new medical tests will be performed this week to try to locate the source of the brain hemorrhage, and that they will have an official medical report later this week. The site also says that people speaking to the media are not authorized to speak on Michaels' behalf.

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Michaels' costars on 'The Celebrity Apprentice,' meanwhile, are sending him best wishes. "I am hoping for a speedy recovery," said singer Cyndi Lauper. "He is a strong-willed person so I am feeling very positive that he will pull through like a champion. My thoughts are with his family." Professional wrestler Maria Kanellis said, "All you can do is hope and pray for him and his family. He's a strong man so I hope he recovers very quickly."

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Former "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant and Ultimate Fighting champion Tito Ortiz was arrested Monday on charges of domestic violence. Police responded to a 911 call at the Huntington Beach home that Ortiz shares with his girlfriend, former porn star Jenna Jameson, seen at left in happier days. Upon their arrival, police observed  "visible injuries" on Jameson, and took Ortiz into custody. Jameson told TMZ that she filed a restraining order against Ortiz, after suffering torn ligaments in her arm from the altercation, but she would like to try to reconcile for the sake of their two children. In a news conference last night, Ortiz and his attorney, Chip Matthews, claimed Jameson is addicted to the painkilled Oxycontin and she was injured when she lost her balance and fell during a discussion about her drug abuse. Matthews said that Jenna's been addicted to the drug for more than a year, and said repeatedly, "Tito never touched Jenna." The attorney also said that Jameson has been to rehab. Ortiz said he hopes "Jenna will be okay."  Meanwhile, Jameson, who was packing to leave for Las Vegas during the news conference, said of Ortiz, "He's trying to save his career" before driving off. Jameson's father is said to be caring for the couple's twin sons.  

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Whitney Houston continues to disappoint European fans on her tour, this time in London. Houston performed Sunday at the O2 Arena, and fan who paid as much as $170 a ticket, left disappointed. Houston had to stop in the middle of  her hit "I Will Always Love You" to apologize for her inability to hit notes. "Oh, it's going to come. I wanna do it – but [my voice] just doesn’t want to. I have long talks with her. Well, tonight she's getting a little temperamental," Houston told the crowd.

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The body of Monica Beresford-Redman has been released by Mexican authorities, while the investigation into her death continues. Beresford-Redman, whose body was discovered in a sewer near the resort where she was staying, is the wife of Bruce Beresford-Redman, a former 'Survivor' producer. Bruce Beresford-Redman remains the sole person of interest in his wife's death, and has been told he is not to leave the country while the investigation continues.

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'Jersey Shore' fans, Snooki is in trouble again. Nicole Polizzi, aka Snooki, was involved in a fight at a Miami bar over the weekend.  The MTV series is filming its second season in South Beach, and Polizzi was filmed fighting with a man who was said to be trying to pick her up.

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Former "American Idol" contestant Tamyra Gray announced that she and husband, songwriter and producer Sam Watters, are expecting their first child. The due date for the baby is mid-July, but Gray says she is waiting to find out what they're having. "We don’t know what the sex is yet. We’re waiting to be surprised. I would love a girl, but I think it’s a boy. We’ll see if I’m right."

Speaking of "America Idol" ... Join Anne Neville back here tonight at 8 p.m.as the Top 6 take on songs from the Shania Twain songbook.

-- Dave Valenzuela 

Michael Lohan gave his daughter Lindsay an ultimatum -- he said he will take steps to get his daughter placed in a conservatorship -- similar to the one Brittany Spears' dad administers for her -- unless Lindsay agrees to sit down with him today. Michael Lohan's first demand was that if Lindsay and Ali met with him, he wouldn't go the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services and ask that Ali be removed from Lindsay's house, or ask a judge to place Lindsay under a conservatorship. A few days later, Michael Lohan added one participant to the father-daughters sit-down -- his attorney. He says he's hired Lisa Bloom, daughter of Gloria Allred, whom TMZ says "just happens to work for an entertainment TV show."

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Meanwhile, Lindsay Lohan has been dumped from a movie because she's not "bankable," a source connected with the film's production tells TMZ. Lindsay was slated to star in "The Other Side," stars Woody Harrelson, Giovanni Ribisi, Dave Matthews and Alanis Morissette. David Michaels, the writer/director, tells TMZ, "Our team simply chose to move on from Lindsay and we'll soon be announcing a replacement." TMZ also points out an eerie coincidence: Lohan was offered the role after Brittany Murphy's death last year. The 23-year-old's most recent movie, "I Know Who Killed Me," earned her three Razzie awards for bad acting. But Robert Rodriguez, director of the thriller "Machete," which is scheduled for release later this year, praised Lohan's work as April Benz, the socialite daughter of the villain Michael Benz (Jeff Fahey).

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And finally, after Lindsay reportedly threw a drink on ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson in a Hollywood club, Ronson tweeted, "Just got a glass thrown at my head..... Hmmm- wonder who did it????" Witnesses say that Ronson was sitting at a table when Lindsay arrived "like a bat out of hell" and tossed the drink. "Everyone was shocked," a source told EOnline. "The night was going fine, and all of a sudden, for no apparent reason, Lindsay walked up and caused a huge scene." Later Lohan tweeted, "Last night-never again-believe it or not she's done with the club scene i've learned my lesson-sometime's it just takes a glimpse of reality."

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An update on the continued struggle of Bret Michaels was posted on his fan site Sunday, explaining that he remains in critical condition while doctors continue to attempt to find the source of the bleeding in his brain. "At this point Bret remains in ICU in critical condition," says the post on BretMichaels.com. "He is under 24 hour doctors care and supervision. We are hopeful that further tests will locate the source of the bleeding, which has still not been located. As we all know Bret is a fighter and we are hopeful that once all is complete the slurred speech, blurred vision and dizziness, etc., will be eliminated and all functions will return to normal." A day before hemorrhage, Michaels wrote on his Fancast blog, "I'm not 100% yet ... I have to get my blood sugar back in order, because it's been all over the place." The bleeding is typically caused when an undetected enlarged artery in the brain ruptures. Michaels, frontman for the band Poison and a contestant on "Celebrity Apprentice," was recovering from an emergency appendectomy when his brain started to bleed. He was injured onstage at the Tony Awards last year when a piece of scenery struck him in the head. Doctors sat neither those two incidents, nor his diabetes, could have caused the brain hemorrhage.

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The only Justin Bieber concert in Australia, scheduled for today at Sydney Harbor, has been canceled due to concerns for fans, who had reportedly been camped out for hours to see the concert. A video of the scene showed thousands of fans milling around, many screaming and cheering. According to the New Zealand Herald, there were "mass scenes of hysteria" around the concert site, and after fans "forced a crowd surge" at 2 a.m., paramedics had to treat injuries and fainting spells. "I am just as disappointed as everyone else with the news from this morning. I want to sing for my fans," Bieber Tweeted. Later he wrote, "Im very happy about the welcome and the love from around the world, but I want everyone to still remember my fans safety comes first."

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The Gosselin kids' involvement in the new family show, "Kate Plus 8,"  has been approved by the folks at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. A spokesman told TMZ the paperwork for the show was submitted and, "The proper steps have been taken and the kids are permitted for 'Kate Plus 8.'" But no paperwork for a second TLC show, reportedly called "Twist of Kate," has been submitted, possibly meaning that the children may not appear on that show.

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The investigation into the incident that led to Jesse James and a paparazzo placing each other under citizen's arrests March 25 is stalled because police have not been able to speak to James, who is in rehab, a source close to the case tells TMZ. The photographer accused James of vandalizing his vehicle and James accused the photographer of stalking him. Long Beach PD confirmed the case was on hold but would not give the reason. Getting on with her life is James "Mistress No. 1," Michelle McGee, who appeared on stage at a Vegas strip club, dancing to "Feuer frei!" by Rammstein. The title of the song, which is all in German, is the military command to "open fire." McGee denied she was a neo-Nazi or white supremacist after photos surfaced of her wearing a Nazi officer's cap and wearing a swastika.

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A source close to the family of Charlie Sheen's estranged wife, Brooke Mueller, says the pair's marriage is over. "Charlie has returned to old habits," the source told EOnline. "Brooke has moved out of their family home. Brooke and Charlie still talk, but they don't see each other." Sheen's publicist, Stan Rosenfield, said the information is "not true" without elaboration. The source says both are devoted to their twin sons, Bob and Max. "The kids are with Brooke full-time. When Charlie visits the kids, she usually leaves the house. She's trying to keep things amicable for the sake of the boys."

-- Anne Neville

"Do not want" is a subtle, succinct phrase that applies to so many elements of modern life. According to www.knowyourmeme.com, the phrase was fiorst seen on a strangely subtitled bootleg DVD of "Star Wars Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith," bought in Shanghai by blogger Jeremy Winterson. The title of the film, translated, was "Star War The Backstroke of the West," but that was just a start! Winterson posted screen shots of many of the subtitles, but the one that caught fire appeared on screen as Darth Vader screamed "NOOOOOO!" The translation, priceless in its specificity and understatement, was "DO NOT WANT."

As we enter a weekend where Sabres fans may again experience the usual DO NOT WANT, enjoy these other examples from www.icanhazcheezburger.com.

And here's a classic from the source -- Star Wars:

 

Have a great weekend, free of things you do not want! -- Anne Neville

Tiger Woods was all smiles in a photo published by TMZ taken backstage Monday night at the Nickelback concert in Orlando with the band's stage manager, Donnie Floyd, one of the first social events he's attended since November. With Elin and the children halfway across the world, Woods went to the concert with a male friend. But sources close to Woods say they are "mad as hell" that he thought it would be a good idea to attend the concert. "Everyone around team Tiger has been working 24/7 to regain control of his image. Everything from carefully releasing pictures of him jogging to staging a press conference for his return to playing golf. No detail was too small to be overlooked," an insider told PopEater. "Then after all that work and planning, Tiger decides that he must attend a concert by his favorite band and dance backstage while his wife is away. It's a disaster."

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Meanwhile, Rachel Uchitel, Tiger's "Mistress No. 1," is reportedly pitching a reality dating show in which she would star, called "Romancing Rachel." TMZ reports that Uchitel, along with two producers and an agent, have pitched the show, in which Rachel will try to find true love with single men,  to E!, VH1, Oxygen and Lifetime. Two networks have dropped out, but VH1 and Oxygen are said to be interested.

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Donald Trump, who is a pal of Tiger Woods, says Woods and wife Elin Nordegren are headed for divorce. In a phone interview with "Good Day New York," Trump said, "Do you want me to be blunt about it? I think it is over and it is too bad.  I think he feels very badly about it.  It is very, very tough." But then Trump had a joke: "Who can blame her? I am sure that my wife would be extremely OK with one, two, or three infidelities, but 15 is a bit much!"

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Michael Lohan convinced the L.A. County Sheriff's Department to go to his daughter Lindsay Lohan's house Thursday to check on the welfare of her 16-year-old sister, Ali, seen at far left with her sister. Deputies were apparently satisfied with her status and left Ali with Lindsay. TMZ reports that a source said Michael Lohan made a "compelling case" to deputies, saying that Ali was in danger because she had been in Lindsay's car when Lindsay drove back from the Coachella music and arts festival at speeds of 115 mph. After they left, leaving Ali with her sister, Lindsay tweeted, "i have no choice but to make this public, due to my sister's safety, as well as my own, "my ex-dad" just WALKED INTO MY APT like the devil's advocate with officers.... let's not forget, that my father KIDNAPPED me from a COURT ROOM when i was 4 years old and is CRAZY ... when will it ever end... it's been going on my whole life with him -- hasn't he caused enough pain?" Dina Lohan, Michael's ex-wife, told TMZ, "I was told by my attorneys not to speak because it is very serious and my ex could be in big trouble.  He's dangerous.... If he can't get to them he is going to try to hurt them -- it's not good." But Michael Lohan promises he won't leave Los Angeles "until Ali is removed from Lindsay's home and has a normal life of a 16-year-old."

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Meanwhile, Lindsay Lohan is getting one more chance to show up for her deposition in the lawsuit filed against her for a reckless, drunken driving incident in 2007. She has so far skipped three scheduled depositions, but the paperwork filed Thursday asking the judge to issue a judgment against her was flawed. Her attorney promises that she will show up at the next date, May 4, to tell her side of the story. The suit was filed by passengers in an SUV she commandeered and used to chase a car being driven by the mother of her assistant on the Pacific Coast Highway, as well as a passenger of the car she was chasing. She was drunk and had cocaine in her pocket at the time of the chase.."

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And finally, police say Lindsay is a suspect in the disappearance of a $35,000 Rolex that was accidentally left at her house by a friend earlier this year. Sources say that police have photos that prove Lindsay knows where the Rolex is -- and they stopped at her house Wednesday to question her about the watch. She reportedly denied any knowledge of where it is. Lindsay's lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, tells TMZ, "The allegations are completely untrue." It does sound familiar: Back in 2008, a college student accused Lohan of stealing her $12,000 mink coat from a nightclub after she saw photos of Lohan wearing the distinctive coat around town. The coat was returned to the student after she sued Lohan.

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Jon Gosselin has fired attorney Anthony List, who filed suit in early April calling Kate an "absentee mom" and demanding primary custody for Jon. Now Gosselin tells TMZ, "I never wanted primary custody, he [attorney Anthony List] filed for that. I only wanted a more flexible custody schedule so I could be with my kids." Gosselin is also said to be annoyed that List spoke to the media. But List says, "Jon signed off on everything." Gosselin says he wants to pay child support, but "just can't afford the $22,000 a month right now. That is why I'm trying to find a job." Gosselin hasn't worked for years, supporting his family with the income of the "Jon & Kate Plus 8" show. Since those days are over, he says, "I would like a job in some aspect of TV, probably as a host."

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A Malibu rehab facility has filed a claim against the estate of heiress Casey Johnson that would wipe out all her assets. TMZ has obtained documents filed on behalf of Renaissance Malibu, that say the $74,750 bill Johnson owed from a rehab stay in August 2009 has not been paid. Johnson's entire estate was valued at around $75,000 when she died. The legal papers says Johnson stayed at the exclusive facility for 30 days and then received several more days of therapy.

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Jeremy London says his success on TV led to prescription pill abuse that endangered his career, health and his relationship with his wife and son -- and even his life. "There were times I didn't care if I died," says London, who arrived in Hollywood with his identical twin, Jason, in 1993 and went on to star in "Party of Five" and then "7th Heaven." Due to his drug use, London says, "I felt like I was losing everything." Once he became a star, "I was treated like royalty," says London. "It was hard for my brain to accept." In 2007, he married actress Melissa Cunningham, and the pair had a son, Lyrik, now 3. But London's prescription drug abuse caused the marriage to fail and even endangered his relationship with his son, with whom he now has twice-weekly visitation. A 2009 stint in rehab helped London get clean.

-- Anne Neville