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According to producers Larry Mark and Bill Condon, they’ll do whatever it takes to have M.I.A., who gave birth to a son Feb. 11, perform “O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire,” even if it means having her do it from a bed.

The production team behind the Oscars was hoping that choosing Hugh Jackman to host and keeping some presenters shrouded in secrecy would ramp up the show’s ratings. As it turns out, rapper M.I.A. might be the show’s real secret weapon.

According to producers Larry Mark and Bill Condon, they’ll do whatever it takes to have M.I.A., who gave birth to a son Feb. 11, perform “O Saya” from “Slumdog Millionaire,” even if it means having her do it from a bed. Click on picture for full story

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This February 14th, why not get your sweetie in the mood with unique, delicious cocktails? Mixologist Michael Cecconi of Savoy restaurant shares homemade, sophisticated drinks to set a romantic mood.
Need an inexpensive way to woo over your Valentine? This February 14th, why not get your sweetie in the mood with unique and delicious cocktails? Mixologist Michael Cecconi of Savoy restaurant shares homemade drinks to set a romantic mood:

L’Amour de Fleur, The Honeysuckle Rouge, and Sparkling Sunset. Click on image for full story

Great! get ready for the dance if the Nerds ….

Steve Wozniak? Chuck Wicks? The selection of celebrities for the eighth season of “Dancing With the Stars” is looking like one of the weakest casts ever.

updated 10:50 a.m. ET, Mon., Feb. 9, 2009

LOS ANGELES – The 51st annual Grammys was an all-ages affair ultimately dominated by a rock legend who took up with a younger bluegrass singer on a whim.

The unlikely pairing of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss that produced the hit album “Raising Sand” won five Grammys on Sunday including album of the year. The former Led Zeppelin frontman, previously best known for his high-decibel shrieking and rock star theatrics, found more docile Nashville melodies with Krauss.

While accepting the Grammy for album of the year, the 37-year-old Krauss — perhaps wanting to remind the audience that Plant’s rock star hadn’t entirely matured — said there’s “never a dull moment” with the 60-year-old singer.

New Line Cinema spokeswoman Candice McDonough confirms that “Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker, her three co-stars and writer-director Michael Patrick King are signed for a sequel to last year’s hit movie.

Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, and Adele claimed Grammy Awards at a music show that was touched by controversy. Nominee Chris Brown is being sought by police for alleged battery and his girlfriend, Rihanna, decided not to perform at the show.

In an exclusive interview, Nadya Suleman defended her “unconventional” parenting choices to NBC’s Ann Curry and said that she is holding each of her eight new babies for 45 minutes every day. 

Oh my !!! A whole 45 minutes????… Stop the presses and let’s hand out the “mother of the year award! 

This gal needs a reality check PRONTO! She believes that once she completes her Masters Degree in Counseling , she’ll be able to provide her 14 children. According to Payscale.com  people who earned that degree can expect to make around $40K a year.  Hummm… maybe she’s counting on the monies from book deals movies and interviews?

The entire exclusive interview with Nadya Suleman, including the first video of the eight babies, will air on the TODAY show  Monday, Feb. 9, and on Dateline NBC at 10 p.m./ 9 C on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Lets see…

Let it be known! Stonehenge was built as a dance arena for prehistoric “samba-style” raves, according to a study of the acoustics of the 5,000-year-old stone circle. Click on picture for full story