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Music's worst cover versions
From Miley Cyrus covering Nirvana to Matthew Morrison covering Sisqo, we look at original songs that never should have been remade...
You know those untouchable classic songs, like Nirvana's "Smells Like
Teen Spirit" and Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach?" Well, they've been
touched... besmirched actually by a growing number of pop stars who
think they have the vocal and emotional maturity to handle such weighty
material. Excuse us if we're getting a little high falootin', but we
can't believe someone gave the green light to Avril Lavigne's cover of a
Bob Dylan song! Find out who else we can't believe butchered classic
material in our rundown of music's worst cover verisions.
Kevin bacon scheme
Kevin Bacon admits that ‘Greed is a Curse’. As he did not understand that why people want a lot of money. The 52 years old actor Kevin Bacon and X-Men star has lost a big part of his and her 45 years old wife Kyra Sedgwick savings to Bernard Madoff’s fraud investments before he was jailed for 150 years in 2009 for his fraudulent schemes.
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Beyonce copy cat
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Ryan reynolds divorce
In the wake of news that Ryan Reynolds
and his wife of two years, Scarlett Johansson had split, Reynolds filed
for divorce in Los Angeles Superior court on Thursday, according to People.com.The couple announced their separation on Dec. 14, saying in a joint
statement that, "after long and careful consideration on both our parts,
we've decided to end our marriage. We entered our relationship with
love and it's with love and kindness we leave it.Less than a week later, rumors surfaced claiming that Johansson, 26, had
mistreated Reynolds, 34. "It never seemed like she made him a
priority," a source told the UsWeekly.com, adding that Reynolds had been open about his marital problems months ago while working on the set of "Green Lantern."
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olivia wilde bradley cooper
Bradley Cooper and Olivia Wilde were flirty and inseparable at Monday's Cinema Society afterparty for The Hangover II, held at NYC's Standard Hotel Sunday night.
Lady gaga 1 million week
Lady Gaga
has raised $1 million week for relief efforts for the victims of Japan's
earthquake and tsunami disasters, and she vows to continue.
She might be a rich girl, but Gwen Stefani is also a generous humanitarian.
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Duchess Kate's dress leads to site crash
Duchess Kate's dress leads to website crash
The dress Duchess Catherine wore in a high-profile meeting led to the designer's website crashing. The camel-colored dress sold out online.
Kim Kardashian is engaged
Kim Kardashian is engaged
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, 30, is engaged to her basketball-playing boyfriend after six months of dating. Her boyfriend proposed with rose petals and a giant diamond ring. This will be Kardashian's second marriage.
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'Jerry Maguire' star gets restraining order
'Jerry Maguire' star gets restraining order
Actor Jonathan Lipnicki, 20, who played Renée Zellweger's son in the film "Jerry Maguire"was granted a temporary restraining order against an ex-girlfriend. Lipnicki claims the woman came into his bedroom, pulled off all his sheets and threatened him.
Report: Schwarzenegger to face criminal inquiry
Schwarzenegger facing criminal inquiry?
According to reports, former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is facing a criminal inquiry. Schwarzenegger allegedly misused tax payer funds by using his security detail to cover up sexual liaisons.
Justin Bieber's $25,000 necklace
Justin Bieber's $25,000 necklace
Teen pop star Justin Bieber, 17, has purchased a $25,000 necklace inspired by a cartoon character. According to reports, Bieber helped design the 12-carat diamond and ruby pendant.
'American Idol' winner crowned
'American Idol' winner crowned
'American Idol' winner crowned
The newest "American Idol" winner was crowned in the two-hour season finale. The finale spectacular included several all-star performances and duets with the season 10 cast:
Questions about 'Idol' stars' relationship
The 10th season of American Idol wrapped last night with a two-hour-and-seven-minute finale during which baby-faced country crooner Scotty McCreery won the big prize and Lady Gaga gave the most literal performance of her career.
Winner named on 'Dancing With the Stars'
It was the first time in several seasons that there was no lone
frontrunner leading into the "Dancing with the Stars" final, but after
10 weeks of competition, one team has emerged as the winners of the
mirrorball.
Rock star's daughter is actress on the rise
This year's Cannes Film Festival featured a new ingenue walking the red carpet: 19-year-old Eve Hewson. And while you might not recognize her face or her name, you do know her father -- U2 frontman Bono.
Stars’ post-baby body secrets
Post-baby body secrets
Movie star Penelope
Cruz recently shared her post-baby
body secret after having son, Leo, in January. Find out how some of the biggest stars shed
their baby weight and be ready for swimsuit
season with their weight-loss tips.
Actors Who Sing
Actors who can really sing
As the second season of the hit TV musical "Glee " comes to a close the actors are proof that acting and singing can come in one pretty package. Even Charlie Sheen has caught the singing bug with the release of his new single ""Winning, " to benefit disaster relief. Here are some actors with some real musical talent.
Jeff Bridges
Veteran actor Jeff Bridges eased into singing with a performance on a popular late night show where he performed "I Don't Know " from his Oscar-winning role.
Anne Hathaway
Actress and 2011 Oscar co-host, Anne Hathaway enchanted audiences and serenaded this famous actor. She sang two songs in a bewitching fairy tale and gave voice to a free-spirited bird in 2011's "Rio " and showcased her musical talents for two songs in the film and the soundtrack.
Bruce Willis
Known for his "Die Hard " series, Bruce Willis enjoyed a brief music career with a hit single reaching the No. five spot on the charts in 1987. He followed up with another album, but has since largely stayed away from the music since.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Before her breakout film Catherine Zeta-Jones attempted a music career in the United Kingdom. Her vocal talents were showcased in the big-screen version of "Chicago "
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid plays with his band The Sharks for the love of playing
but has not sought a recording contract. The band has played shows for
the past 11 years and has included songs by a former Quaid character.
Evan Rachel Wood
Vampire queen on a hit HBO show , actress Evan Rachel Wood provided the vocals for Lucy in the musical romance "Across the Universe," a film inspired by one of the biggest boy bands of all time.
Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner founded the country rock band Modern West in 2007. The band has released two albums and has toured internationally. Modern West also performed at this major sporting event in 2007.
Kevin Spacey
Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey added his vocal talents to the soundtrack for "Beyond the Sea, " in which he portrayed a classic rock 'n' roll singer.
Lauren Ambrose
Classically trained as an opera singer Lauren Ambrose now sings New Orleans-style ragtime with the seven-piece band Lauren Ambrose and the Leisure Class.
Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester of "Gossip Girl " fame, played the role of a young country singer in this recent film. She has released several singles and an album.
Minnie Driver
Though she did not sing in the film version of "Phantom of the Opera, " Minnie Driver did sing a song that composer Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote for the film. Her album includes many of her own songs.
Robert Downey Jr.
"Iron Man " star Robert Downey Jr. has sung on several of his movie soundtracks and released his own album.
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe fronted the rock band commonly abbreviated TOFOG and released several tracks. A few members of the band, including the actor, evolved into The Ordinary Fear of God who continues to record and tour.
Scarlett Johansson
Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson debuted her first album with cover songs from Tom Waits. Her second album is a collaboration with singer/songwriter Pete Yorn.
Zooey Deschanel
Born into a Hollywood family Zooey Deschanel was destined for the silver screen, but her talent doesn't stop there. She is one half of the indie folk duo. She & Him and plays the piano and ukulele.
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Biggest Celebrity Custody Cases
Worst celeb custody cases
The custody battle between Charlie Sheen and ex-wife Denise Richards is heating up over visiting rights with their two daughters.
When the fairytale romance is over, let the custody battle for the
children begin. See which couples have battled it out in the courtroom,
and in the press, over their children.
