He put a lot of celebrities on edge but garnered a huge amount of press so the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has asked Ricky Gervais to return for a third time as host of the 2012 Golden Globes.

The British comic took aim at everyone last year (Scientologists, Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp and their film The Tourist, and the HFPA itself) and HFPA president Phillip Berk said immediately afterward that Gervais had “crossed the line” with some of his “unacceptable” jokes.

Included in his most-talked about barbs:

“I haven’t even seen ‘The Tourist.’ Who has? But it must be good because it’s nominated, so shut up, okay? And I’d like to crush this ridiculous rumor that the only reason ‘The Tourist’ was nominated was so that the foreign press could hang out with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. That was not the only reason — they also accepted bribes.”

Of “Sex and the City 2,” he said, “I was sure the Golden Globe for special effects would go to the team that airbrushed that poster. Girls, we know how old you are. I saw one of you in an episode of ‘Bonanza.’ ”

Gervais may have ruffled a lot of feathers but he earned 17 million viewers last year for the broadcast – the same as his first year hosting. He may well top that this time around because let’s face it – people will probably tune in to see what he says. He sure gave the show an interesting edge!

Ricky Gervais returns to host the Golden Globes and Billy Crystal will emcee the Oscars – could this actually be a good year to watch the awards shows?

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Selena Gomez and pals have fun in a corn field and they turn a front porch into a club scene for her new video “Hit the Lights”.

The 19 year-old singer and friends take a hay ride and snack on watermelon, pop oversize balloons and dance on the farm by day but by night, they turn a house into a rave, flashlights lighting the way.

Young, care-free and an ode to embracing life with lyrics “”Hit the lights, let the music move you/Lose yourself tonight, come alive/Let the moment take you, lose control tonight/Hit the lights, let the music move you/Lose yourself tonight, come alive/Let the moment take you, lose control tonight.”

Enjoy Selena’s latest song and vid!

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka were honored at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center‘s 40th Anniversary Gala.  They received the Rand Schrader Distinguished Achievement award in recognition of their support for the Center and for serving as role models to the LGBT community.

The Center’s CEO, Lorri L. Jean, elaborated:

“As a couple, Neil and David are respected and loved by the LGBT community.  They are role models to many, especially our youth, for how to live openly, with honesty and integrity. And with their support over the years for many LGBT services organizations, they exemplify the Center’s mission of empowering, healing, advocating and leading in the LGBT community.”

Congratulations to Harris and Burtka.  They seem like such a great couple and lovely people besides.

More photos of them after the jump.

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Mirror, Mirror has released it’s first trailer hot on the heels of Snow White & The Huntsman doing the same late last week (watch that trailer here.)

Although both films appear visually stylish with grand sets and costuming, the similarities in how the fable is re-imagined stop there.

Julia Roberts is the deliciously bitchy Wicked Queen, Lily Collins the fair Snow White and Armie Hammer the charming Prince – this film, directed by Tarsem Singh, has a comedic undertone and brightness that separates it from the Kristen Stewart/Charlize Theron version.

Mirror, Mirror is in theaters March 16, 2012.

Take a look at this trailer and tell us – which Snow White movie are you more likely to see? (Read the article)

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The fabulous Dita Von Teese was a gala girl this past Saturday night.  She made an appearance at two Hollywood parties:  the Museum of Contemporary Art‘s “An Artist’s Life Manifesto” and the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center 40th Anniversary Gala and Auction.

DVT rocked a gothic/bondage styled black gown from Jean Paul Gaultier Couture circa Fall 2002.  Her look was reminiscent of Morticia Addams, and I really mean that in the best way possible.

More photos from both events’ red carpets after the jump.

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Bradley Cooper is joining the likes of George Clooney, Brat Pitt, Johnny Depp and (last year’s winner) Ryan Reynolds as he’s crowned 2011 People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.

The Hangover actor earns the nod for his gorgeous blue eyes, his beautiful smile and hot body but he doesn’t think he’s all that.

“I think it’s really cool that a guy who doesn’t look like a model can have this [title],” says Cooper. “I think I’m a decent-looking guy. Sometimes I can look great, and other times I look horrifying.”

Cooper, 36, told the magazine his biggest supporter would be thrilled.

“[The] first thing I thought was ‘My mother is going to be so happy,’” he says.

But Cooper said even though he’s single he isn’t the typical Hollywood bachelor everyone assumes.

“If you’re a single man and you happen to be in this business, you’re deemed a player. But I don’t see myself as a ladies’ man,” the Limitless actor told the magazine.

Cooper took top honors over Ryan Gosling, Liam Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Justin Theroux and Joel McHale.

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Adele is “doing well” after her throat surgery and the British soul singer let her fans in on the good news.

The “Rolling in the Deep” chanteuse underwent laser throat surgery at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital to repair a vocal cord hemorrhage and the procedure was successful.

“Sorry I haven’t written for a while. Thank you for all your positive thoughts and get well wishes,” Adele posted on her website.

“I’m doing really well, on the mend, super happy, relaxed and very positive with it all. The operation was a success and I’m just chilling out now until I get the all clear from my doctors.”

Adele, 23, had to cancel all her appearances and singing engagements for the rest of 2011. She was rumored to have throat cancer but her reps were quick to dismiss the more serious illness.

With the operation over, Adele also wanted to send out a message of gratitude to her fans.

“Thank you to everyone who voted for the awards I’ve won recently as well,” she wrote. “Hugely appreciated. I best get back to practicing my mime show now. Take care, miss you all.”

Clearly her sense of humor is still intact!

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Baby, baby, baby oh!

Justin Bieber‘s paternity suit has been quietly dropped by Mariah Yeater, the fan who claimed Justin fathered her 3 month old son.

TMZ is reporting that Yeater’s San Diego attorneys have withdrawn from the case after a call from Bieber’s legal eagle, Howard Weitzman, threatening everyone with a lawsuit.

However the NY Daily News spoke to Yeater’s new attorney who says the lawsuit is withdrawn only because there is a new strategy involved thanks to Yeater’s safety being compromised by overzealous Bieber fans but she is still intent on proving JB is her child’s father with a paternity test.

“In light of death threats directed toward my client, strategies have been reviewed. The San Diego case has been withdrawn, and we’re trying to settle out of court with Bieber’s counsel. We’re working out a DNA test confidentially,” said Jeffrey Leving, a Chicago-based custody lawyer who is working with Yeater.

He continues to say that the San Diego litigators were changed out for Los Angeles based attorneys, there was no resignation by any involved and that it’s Belieber’s death threats that are changing how the suit proceeds.

“I did not resign. I still believe my client,” he said, adding that Yeater’s San Diego lawyers have been replaced by John Carlson from the Los Angeles firm Carlson & Greenberg.

“I originally wanted a judge to order a DNA test to make sure the test’s chain of custody was safeguarded. But the reality is that that was before these death threats escalated. And they’ve gotten so out of control, maintaining strict confidentiality is something we have to try. If this doesn’t work, and we can’t work it out, we can always re-file,” Leving said.

Yeater has asserted in court documents that she met Bieber backstage at a concert in 2010 and the two had sex in a bathroom. She was 19 at the time and claims that the then 16 year-old Justin told her he was a virgin.

Bieber has maintained his innocence and professes to never have laid eyes on Yeater, let alone have sex with her.

“Never met the woman,” Bieber said.

“I’d just like to say that none of those allegations are true. I know that I’m going to be a target, but I’m never going to be a victim.”

So it appears the DNA test is still on when Justin returns to the U.S.

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Twi-hards rejoice! The super couple walked the red carpet together!

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart strolled into the Los Angeles premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 at the Nokia Theatre with their arms around each other on Monday night.

RPattz and KStew were even color coordinated – Robert in a navy suit from Gucci and Kristen in a navy and black belted column gown with sky high slit from J Mendel.

The couple has tried very hard to keep as low a profile as possible but now that the films are winding down, they’ve been a bit more open about their off-screen relationship.

Kristen gave her most telling statement to date in the November issue of British GQ revealing “my boyfriend is English.” She continued “so much of my life is so easily googled. I mean, it’s like, come on guys, it’s so obvious!”

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 opens in theaters on Friday, November 18th.

LOTS more photos of Stewart and Pattinson on the red carpet are under.  (Read the article)

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Pippa and Kate Middleton, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Beyonce and Solange Knowles and the Fanning girls are all fashionable sisters in magazines for the holidays.

First up was Vogue’s Annual Best Dressed Women and now Dakota and Elle Fanning take the cover of the December issue of W magazine.

The sisters are photographed by Mario Sorrenti in stylish, gorgeous and amazing in gold lace Valentino Couture dresses for the holiday issue.

Dakota, 17, spoke about staying grounded:

“I don’t know if I’ve ever gotten any formal advice, but I’ve always felt that you should never forget that you’re just a person,” the Twilight actress said. “Even though you’re not like everyone else, you are just like everyone else. For instance, I met someone the other day, and they said, ‘Hi, I’m so-and-so.’ I said, ‘Hi, I’m Dakota.’ And they’re like, ‘Yeah, I know.’ But I can’t lose the fact that I still need to introduce myself to people even though they might already know my name or who I am. Oh, yeah, I guess you already know my name, but I’m going to say it anyway.”

Elle, 13, said she’s adjusting to having her older sis off at college:

“She is a nice older sister. But it’s not like we always get along. Now that she’s going to college, it’s different. I went into her room at home in California, and all her clothes were gone! Her closet was empty! I don’t get to go in there and steal clothes anymore. It’s really strange. It’s sort of like she’s off making a movie, but this time she’s not coming back.”

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