Case closed for Justin Bieber
December 14th, 2010
04:56 PM ET

Case closed for Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber and all his Beliebers can breathe a sigh of relief.

CNN has learned that the teen pop star won't face charges regarding an alleged scuffle that erupted at a Canadian laser tag park in October.

A spokeswoman with the Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police told CNN that while they can’t speak specifically about the individuals involved in the matter due to their ages, they could say that their investigation into the Bieber case is complete, no charges will be forwarded as the evidence doesn’t support that motion, and that the case is now closed.

Back in October, word spread that Bieber had been accused of assaulting a 12-year-old during a game of laser tag at a facility in Richmond, British Columbia. Among reports that the Grammy nominee allegedly punched the 12-year-old in the face, TMZ cited an unnamed source as saying that Bieber was targeted by his 12-year-old laser tag opponent.


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Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson split
December 14th, 2010
04:37 PM ET

Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson split

A few months after what marked their second year of marriage, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds have decided to go their separate ways.

Johansson, who was recently named GQ’s babe of the year, and Reynolds, crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive in November, have released a joint statement explaining what they deem to be an amicable separation.

"After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we've decided to end our marriage,” the statement reads. “We entered our relationship with love and it's with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn't expected, it's certainly appreciated."

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'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint: Does Miley need professional help?
December 14th, 2010
02:40 PM ET

'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint: Does Miley need professional help?

I'll be honest: I think Miley is on a slippery slope.

It was reportedly a hallucinogenic herb that many want outlawed in all states. There are major concerns about salvia, and she definitely seemed to have lost control. It’s extremely troubling!

Also, Miley needs some new friends immediately! Who is influencing her to do/try these things, and who filmed her? Those are not friends. She needs to clean house.

What do you think? Should Miley get professional help?! Does she need to clean house?! Let us know in the comments.

Other big stories we're fired up about today:

Michael Moore posts bail money for WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange and Michael Jackson's fans are speaking out! Plus, stars who are big on giving back.

See you on "Showbiz Tonight" at 5 p.m. ET and again at 11 p.m. ET/PT on HLN today!

Kevin Spacey wishes 'Casino Jack' director could enjoy Globes nod
December 14th, 2010
01:50 PM ET

Kevin Spacey wishes 'Casino Jack' director could enjoy Globes nod

For actor Kevin Spacey, the joy of being nominated for a Golden Globe award for his starring role in “Casino Jack” on Tuesday was tempered by the recent loss of the film’s director, George Hickenlooper.

“[The nomination] is tinged with the melancholy I feel about George passing a month ago and that he’s not here to enjoy it,” Spacey told CNN. “The movie opens Friday; he’s the man who directed me to this performance and there’s no doubt in my mind that it’s a tribute to George. If people want to go out to see the movie because of that I know that would have made George happier than anything.”

Hickenlooper had been promoting the film when he died in Denver on October 30. Spacey said he and the director shared a wonderful collaboration on the movie, which tells the tale of real life Washington, D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

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'Skating with the Stars': Anyone still watching?
December 14th, 2010
12:46 PM ET

'Skating with the Stars': Anyone still watching?

If a "Skating with the Stars" contestant fell in the woods and no one watched, does it count as an elimination? What if another contestant engaged in a feud with the judging panel and no one gave a flip? Is it scandal or ratings desperation?

Those were the question that came out of last night's edition of America's least favorite TV train wreck, which promised a night of thrills, both on the ice and off.

Last week, Brandon Mychal Smith was unable to skate due to stomach issues, forcing pro partner Keauna McLaughlin to impersonate a jilted homecoming queen throughout the show. This week, Keauna again came out by herself - the show needs to give her a bonus for all the forced humiliation - but Brandon eventually appeared, albeit sitting in a chair.

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Natalie Portman 'swears' she eats
December 14th, 2010
12:33 PM ET

Natalie Portman 'swears' she eats

Natalie Portman gives a powerhouse performance as a tortured ballerina in the psychological thriller "Black Swan," but it's the steamy kiss she shares with Mila Kunis that is on everyone's lips - and Portman completely understands.

“Lesbian scenes, sex scenes, they’re all over the place!” the 29-year-old actress, who has made a career out of playing wholesome characters, tells January's Vogue of today's films. "But because it’s me, people are shocked."

Read the full interview with Natalie Portman in Vogue

Still, she adds, "I see the value of a good‐girl persona - it’s so easy to subvert it!”

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Kathy Griffin, Anderson Cooper together again on NYE
December 14th, 2010
12:17 PM ET

Kathy Griffin, Anderson Cooper together again on NYE

Have plans for New Year's Eve yet? Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin do. The dynamic duo will be together again to ring in 2011 live from Times Square in NYC.

This is the fourth year the two have hosted "New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin," and they’ll resume their duties on Friday, December 31 from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Griffin, who came under fire as of late when she unleashed a Bristol Palin fat joke, said in a statement, "The Most Trusted Name in News just got a whole lot more trusting." The comedian added, "I'm thrilled that they're letting me co-host New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper again!"

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Hollywood reacts to the Golden Globe noms
December 14th, 2010
11:03 AM ET

Hollywood reacts to the Golden Globe noms

"The King's Speech" received the king's ransom of Golden Globes nods Tuesday, nabbing nominations in seven categories.

Best supporting actor nominee Geoffrey Rush, who plays Lionel Logue in the film, thinks today's nominations show just how much this story, about Britain's King George VI and his attempts to overcome his speech impediment as he reluctantly takes the throne, resonates around the world.

“Playing an Australian commoner called upon to teach a reluctant English King some life lessons for me was fascinating in itself," Rush told CNN in a statement. "To have it embraced by American audiences and to be so honored by the HFPA only endorses how global this story has become. Seeing a small scale project play into an international arena makes this all the more worthwhile."

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Michael Jackson fans petition to stop autopsy re-enactment
December 14th, 2010
10:37 AM ET

Michael Jackson fans petition to stop autopsy re-enactment

Michael Jackson fans are fuming over an upcoming Discovery Channel special that features a re-enactment of the late King of Pop's autopsy. Now, they've launched an online petition to try to stop the documentary from airing.

"Based on the autopsy’s report and court documents, the film will show a reproduction of the body of the star in every detail," the petition says of "Michael Jackson's Autopsy: What Really Killed Michael Jackson," set to air in the U.K. on January 13.

The group is urging fans of Jackson – who died of a drug overdose at age 50 in 2009 - to voice their complaints to the Discovery Channel, claiming that "[t]he documentary aims to follow a doctor who will dissect the body and reveal the true reasons for his death by spreading rumors about his addiction or his skin condition."

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Leighton Meester channels Carrie, Taylor in 'Country Strong'
December 14th, 2010
10:32 AM ET

Leighton Meester channels Carrie, Taylor in 'Country Strong'

Leighton Meester may be known for playing Upper East Side schemer Blair Waldorf on the CW’s “Gossip Girl,” but the 24-year-old actress had to rustle up some country charm for her role in the upcoming movie, “Country Strong.”

Meester stars alongside Gwyneth Paltrow in the film about a rehabilitating country singer (Paltrow) who’s trying to make a comeback amidst the competition: Meester’s Chiles Stanton.

In order to get a little bit country, Meester - who has showcased her vocal talents on songs like "Somebody to Love" – turned to some of the genre's top sellers.

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