“Your Friday afternoon smile”

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 06:36 AM PDT

Two sort of goofy-looking kids, their incredible eyebrows and a pink balloon. I don't know why this Cadbury's commercial is supposed to make me want chocolate, but I really like it.

Have a great weekend!

-- Anne Neville

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are suing a posh baby-carriage company that used a photo of the A-list couple pushing their twins, Emme and Max, in the Silver Cross company's prams. The old-fashioned baby buggies are all the rage in Hollywood, and why not? The model Marc and J.Lo were using sells for nearly $3,000. The suit seeks $5 million, citing their "substantial commercial value," and a permanent injunction against any further pram photo outrages.

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Katie Holmes wept in the street in Manhattan, but it was all an act. She is filming dramatic scenes for her new movie, "The Extra Man," with Paul Dano and Kevin Kline, who plays a failed playwright who becomes an escort for rich widows. It's an adaptation of the humorous novel by Jonathan Ames.

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Poor Paula Abdul. First she says that four judges "doesn't work" and "slows down the pace of the show." But after her comments were published, prompting new judge Kara DioGuardi to say she was "disappointed" and "hurt" -- Paula now says the remarks were "taken completely out of context," she was referring to celeb judges in past seasons, etc., etc. "I am thrilled to have [Kara] by my side each week," she said.

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In other "Idol" news, Bikini Girl Katrina Darrell is now being booked for club appearances that TMZ.com says can cost as much as $10,000. But of course she's expected to appear in a bikini -- otherwise how would people recognize her?

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New continent, same old argument for Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson, who flew to London and were spotted having what was described as an "animated conversation" in Heathrow Airport. When paparazzi caught up to them, the battling duo were giving each other the cold shoulder, SamRo toting a huge designer bag and engrossed in her BlackBerry.

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Jerry Seinfeld is returning to TV with a new concept show called "The Marriage Ref" in which "opinionated celebrities, comedians and sports stars ... will candidly comment, judge and offer different strategies for real-life couples in the midst of a classic marital dispute." While the NBC show will be inspired by the star's own experiences with married life, he says, "This is not a therapy show, it's a comedy show."

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David Beckham has moved into George Clooney's Italian villa, but it's not what you might be thinking. Clooney is renting or loaning (depending on whom is telling the story) the place to Beckham, who is playing soccer for Milan. The two became friends when Giorgio Armani introduced them at last year's Met Ball, and have become closer since Beckham has been in Italy on loan from his Los Angeles team.

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With Angelina in New York to film her next movie, "Salt," she and Brad are taking the older kids to enjoy some culture. The four oldest -- Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh -- and their parents hit Broadway for a performance of the musical "The Little Mermaid."

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Variety says that Cate Blanchett has agreed to play Maid Marian in a Robin Hood film directed by Ridley Scott. She'll star opposite Russell Crowe after Sienna Miller dropped out.

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Adnan Ghalib has pleaded not guilty to felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon, battery and hit and run after a Feb. 11 incident in which a man who was trying ito serve Britney Spears' ex with a restraining order was struck and injured by Ghalib's car.

-- Anne Neville

Tonight, nine of the 12 "American Idol" contestants we saw last night got the boot.

The three performers to move into the Top 12 are: Allison Iraheta, who sang "Alone"; Kris Allen, who sang "Man in the Mirror"; and Adam Lambert, who sang "Satisfaction."

-PRE SHOW-

Only three -- one male, one female and the third-place finisher of either gender -- get put through to the finals. Who will make it? Will it be the end of the line for Allison Iraheta, the redhead with the big voice who sang Heart? For Matt Giraud, the dueling-piano guy who proved he's no Chris Martin? For Kai Kalama, who may have picked a song that was too safe in "What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted"? Or for Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle, who brings some much-needed comic relief to the process with "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" -- and hey, might be able to actually sing?

Tune in tonight from 8 to 9 p.m. to watch the eliminations as they unfold and comment during the show!

-- Anne Neville

The Los Angeles district attorney says that the March 5 arraignment for Chris Brown may have to be delayed while police continue to investigate the incident. "We don't have the evidence yet. [Los Angeles police detectives] are still investigating. ... If [detectives] determine they need more time they'll set a new date for him to come into court," the D.A. Jane Robinson told E! News.

The LAPD says that the D.A.'s office doesn't want to screw the case up because of the high profile nature of those involved. Once they have all of the information, the D.A. will decide whether to pursue it on the felony level, or refer it to the city attorney for a misdemeanor case.

Meanwhile, Chris Brown has enrolled in an anger management class, according to the New York Daily News.

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Pop singer Jewel is one of the contestants on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars," but she is worried about an injury before the show even debuts. Jewel reports on her blog that she is suffering from tendonitis in her knees, and the doctor worries about them healing with just two weeks of rehearsal left."I'm just worried I won't even be able to dance!" she says.

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Britney Spears' hairstylist testified in court Wednesday that ex-manager Sam Lufti repeatedly harassed her with phone calls and text messages, hoping to contact Spears, who has been keeping her distance from him. The court ruled that the restraining order against Lufti would be extended until at least March 18, with further court proceedings scheduled for April 1.

Also in Brit-world, ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib turned himself in on Wednesday to face charges that he allegedly tried to run over a process server. Ghalig was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, hit-and-run and battery, which if convicted, could give him a seven year prison sentence.

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Actress Demaris Meyer is suing Morgan Freeman for a rollover accident last year. Meyer is suing for "medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and permanent disability in the form of short-term memory loss." She says in court papers filed in Mississippi that Freeman had consumed several alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel, and should be held responsible for her losses.

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Playboy playmate Holly Madison has ended her relationship with illusionist Criss Angel. A source tells E! News that: "It was a conflict of schedules. She felt she couldn't devote 100 percent of her time in Vegas and his career at the expense of her career and her goals."

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Kevin Federline tells Women's Wear Daily that he intends to design a line of children's clothing. K-Fed tells the mag, "I'm trying to take it seriously and make a quality product for kids but not have parents pay like $500 or something ridiculous for a pair of jeans."

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A porn studio is offering OctoMom Nadya Suleman $1 million and a year of health insurance to appear in an x-rated film.

-- Dave Valenzuela

Tonight Group 2, an eclectic mix that includes a blue-collar guy (Matt Breitzke), a musical theater hottie (Adam Lambert), a troubled girl with a past (Jessie Langseth), a 16-year-old who has already won a Telemundo reality TV show (Allison Irehata), a guy who may be good or may be terrible but is never boring (Nick Mitchell, AKA Norman Gentle).

Who will make it through to the finals?

-- Anne Neville

An arrest warrant has been issued for Britney Spears' ex, paparazzo Adnan Ghalib, who is accused of driving his Mercedes at a guy who was trying to serve him with legal papers notifying him that he must stay away from Britney. To avoid being crushed against a truck, the man jumped on the hood and hung on until he fell off, breaking his wrist and suffering other injuries in the Feb. 11 incident. Adnan is accused of three felonies-- battery, assault with a deadly weapon and hit and run, reports TMZ.com.

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Meanwhile, the magician who is working with Britney as she prepares to tour in support of her "Circus" CD says she'll appear in several illusions onstage during the concert, which has a three-ring circus theme. Illusionist-comedian Ed Alonzo (who owned Max's diner on "Saved by the Bell") hints that Brit may appear and disappear and be sawed in half.

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In addition to looking for Britney's ex, the LAPD is also looking to find the person who leaked photos of singer Rihanna's battered face to TMZ.com over the weekend. Tuesday a spokesman said the leak was still being pursued "vigorously." Prosecutors are also compiling evidence against her alleged attacker, boyfriend Chris Brown. Rihanna went to her native Barbados after being treated for the injuries she suffered Feb. 8, although she has now left the island and her destination was unknown.

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The father of Octomom Nadya Suleman asked Oprah if she could use her influence to have his daughter evaluated, because he says she's "mentally not complete." Ed Doud, the ex-husband of Nadya's mom, Angela, says he has to return overseas to work so he can pay for his daughter's 14 kids.

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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have called off their engagement after two years, a source tells People.com, calling the decision "mutual." Fox, who starred in "Transformers," and Green, who appears in the Fox show "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," are said to still be friends. TMZ.com heralds the breakup with the words, "The hopes, wishes and dreams of every hetero man on Earth have finally been answered!"

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Singer Katy Perry's disguise of a big furry trapper hat with earflaps, dark shades and a face covering made her look like Michael Jackson as she tried to duck cameras in Copenhagen.

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Shia LaBeouf wasn't in the driver's seat this time, but the driving still was hazardous as he and a pal stalked out of the Chateau Marmont and got in their SUV, which the driver then reversed at high speed close to a crowd of photographers. LaBeouf flipped them off, then threw a water bottle at them.

-- Anne Neville

We thought we had our "American Idol" schedule all set for the rest of the season, but then last week Ryan Seacrest mentioned that this week's performance show will be on Wednesday and the results show on Thursday. Tonight's presidential address to Congress and the nation apparently trumps the second set of 12 singers!

So tomorrow night, from 8 to 10 p.m., we'll hear from Megan Joy Corkrey, 22; Kris Allen, 23; Mishavonna Henson, 18; Matt Breitzke, 27; Allison Iraheta, 16; Matt Giraud, 23; Jasmine Murray, 16; Kai Kalama, 26; Jessie Langseth, 26; Adam Lambert, 26; Jeanine Vailes, 27; and Nick Mitchell, 27, who may appear as his goofy alter-ego, Norman Gentle.

Early favorites are:

Adam Lambert, the Pete Wentz lookalike who was an understudy in a touring company of "Wicked."

Matt Giraud, a dueling piano player who reminded Simon of Elliott Yamin.

Megan Joy Corkrey, who caught Simon's eye in her Salt Lake City audition.

Allison Ireheta, who is only 16 but has a built-in fan base from competing in -- and winning -- the Telemundo reality show "Quinceañera."

Do you have a favorite in this group?

Join us tomorrow night from 8 to 10 p.m. to watch and discuss the show as it happens!

-- Anne Neville

Jamie Spears was in court yesterday trying to maintain a restraining order against his daughter's ex-manager Sam Lufti. Brit's dad, who remains the conservator of her estate, called Lufti "a predator," and says: "When [Lutfi] was in so-called control, she'd lost everything -- her kids and career. ... We've asked him to go away before, and now he's coming back. We just want the man to go away. Just leave us alone."

Lufti says, though, that he has nothing to do with her career implosion last year, and that it is Britney is the one contacting him, and texting him. Lufti admits in court papers to attempting to pass messages on to the pop star through her hairdresser or ex-boyfriend, but that none of it has been harassing or stalking in nature.

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Model Adiana Lima has eloped with her boyfriend, NBA star Marko Jaric, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The couple, who met in 2006, ran off to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and were married in a civil ceremony, but have plans to hold a larger ceremony during the summer in Lima's native Brazil or Jaric's native Serbia.

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The Pussycat Dolls have recorded a version of the Slumdog Millionaire song "Jai Ho," which won the Academy Award on Sunday for Best Song. People.com has a clip of the song on their site.

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NBA legend Charles Barkley was sentenced to 10 days in jail on Monday after pleading guilty to a Dec. 31st DUI charge in Scottsdale, Arizona. Barkley will pay a $2,000 fine, and could spend only 5 days in jail if he completes an alcohol education program.

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Don't stand in the way of pancakes. Nicky Hilton, Paris' little sister, put a man under citizen's arrest on Saturday in West Hollywood when he shoved Hilton from behind at an IHOP. A deputy who happened to be in the restaurant heard the commotion and placed the suspect under real arrest, charging him with with misdemeanor battery.

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Madonna has sent boxes of hand-me-down clothing to the orphanage in Malawi from where son, David Banda, was adopted. Home of Hope Orphanage Centre, which cares for 500 orphans, received boxes of clothing, children's books and toys from Madonna in David's name.

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Melanie Chisolm, aka Sporty Spice, gave birth to a daughter on Sunday. Scarlet Starr was born in London and weight 8 lbs. and 3 oz. It is the first child for Mel C and her partner Thomas Starr.

-- Dave Valenzuela

High points at last night's Oscars include Ben Stiller as the bearded, truculent Joaquin Phoenix, Hugh Jackman's singing and dancing, Amy Adams' multistone necklace and the implied drama of Brangelina snubbing Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet and then watching Brad's ex, Jennifer Aniston, sparkling onstage as a presenter with Jack Black, followed by winning nada. But the people and movies that were predicted to win generally did, inlcluding "Slumdog Millionaire" for best picture, Sean Penn as best actor for "Milk" and Kate Winslet as best actress for "The Reader." Heath Ledger was also a lock for best supporting actor for "The Dark Knight."

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A forged memo that purported to list the winners of the Oscars was pretty far off ... which became apparent when the first major award, Best Supporting Actress, went to Penelope Cruz rather than Amy Adams.

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Mike Myers and Paris Hilton each scored the hat trick, collecting three "Razzies," or Golden Raspberry Awards, him for unilaterally awful work in "The Love Guru" and her for bad work in two forgettable films.

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The police photo of Rihanna's battered face after the incident between her and Chris Brown on Feb. 8, which was leaked to TMZ.com, has launched an internal LAPD investigation and "a personnel complaint." Penalties for releasing the photo, which was considered "serious misconduct," could include termination, and police say informants are assured they can remain anonymous.

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Kenan Thompson says Chris Brown's arrest in the attack on his girlfriend doesn't mean he won't be welcome on "Saturday Night Live." "We don't care about scandal," he said, "We just care about what brings us ratings!" In fact, Thompson says maybe the two can perform on the same show! "If we had them both on the same show, that would be crazy!" he said.

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A sperm donor who says he may be the father of Nadya Suleman's octuplets will appear on "Good Morning America" today with an offer to help support her 14 children. The man says Suleman brought him to the fertility clinic where she later had in vitro fertilization, but Suleman's rep says the man is not the daddy.

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Motherhood agrees with Nicole Richie so much that she and boyfriend Joel Madden are expecting to give baby Harlow a little brother or sister. In a post on the web site of his band, Good Charlotte, titled "Better than winning an Oscar!" Madden wrote, "God has truly blessed my family."

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The Richie-Madden family were guests at Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's first-birthday party for their twins, Max and Emme. The casual backyard party featured bounce houses, a clown and slush drinks for all, as well as cake.

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Also choosing a casual party were Charlie and Brooke Sheen, who are expecting twin boys in April. The baby shower, which was attended by Paris Hilton, Eric Danes and Barry Bonds, had a sports theme.

-- Anne Neville

We're lucky in Western New York. We live in a place filled with talented people who know an awful lot about all kinds of subjects.

Many of these experts don't have high-profile names. They are under the radar -- some people know and rave about their expertise, but a lot of people have never heard of them.

In the Spotlight cover story in today's Buffalo News, six of these "hidden experts" from all over the Buffalo region were profiled. We met a shoe-sizing specialist, a skin care expert, a woman who knows all about New York State salamanders, a feng shui practitioner, and more.

But we know our list wasn't complete.

So now we're turning to you. Who do you know, with vast expertise in a particular subject in Western New York? Who's on your short list of "hidden experts"?

Tell us all about them, and where to find them.

-- Charity Vogel

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