Dustin Hoffman's Brilliant Secret for World Peace:

Dustin Hoffman says man could learn how to preserve world peace by the following the example of dogs who first sniff each other out before deciding whether or not to fight.

Writing in the December issue of Playboy, The Graduate star says, "If a lot of dogs are on the beach, the first thing they do is smell each other's a***.

"The information that's gotten somehow makes pacifists out of all of them. I've thought, 'If only we smelled each other's a**, there wouldn't be any war.'"

--Peace on earth, goodwill toward ass.

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Meatloaf has a softer side:

Meat Loaf says he collects teddy bears.

The rocker admits he has a huge collection of stuffed toys and two of them are so "special" to him he believes they have feelings. He said: "Their names are Mani and Marietta and they have feelings like you and me."

--The drugs have finally caught up with the Meatster.

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Brit pens another "letter of truth" to shoppers in West Hollywood:

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Rosario Dawson is reportedly the first in line for a mission to bring one of Broadway's biggest successes, Rent, to the big screen.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress from Warner Bros.' upcoming 'Alexander' will play Mimi, a drug-addicted stripper infected with the AIDS virus.
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His singing role opposite Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge may have been the perfect preparation for Ewan McGregor's newest theatrical role: Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls.

London's West End revival of the popular stage production will reportedly mark the first musical theater appearance for the big-screen actor.

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Fans of "Six Feet Under," HBO's drama series about a family-run funeral parlor, may soon be mourning the death of the show itself.

The cable channel confirmed last week that the upcoming fifth season of the popular series, scheduled to begin production this month, will be the last. The drama's creator and executive producer, Alan Ball, reportedly told HBO executives that he felt the show will have fulfilled its creative potential by then, making it the right time to essentially lay the story to rest.

--So sad. This was a great, quirky show.

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Happy 29th Birthday to Miss Tara "Wardrobe Malfunction 2" Reid.

We all heard about her little mishap. However, she is fed-up with her reputation for being a "retard" and cites friend Paris Hilton as her role model for overcoming her party girl image.

The American Pie star is keen to outgrow her controversial persona and be taken more seriously in Hollywood. Reid says, "I am known as this retard. I want to grow up. I don't want to be the drunk girl. It hurts my feelings when stuff is written about me. Paris seems to move on from situations all the time, why can't I?"

--Um, maybe your problem is that you see Paris Hilton as your role model on how NOT to be a retard.

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Finally, someone tries to unlock the secrets behind the male mating ritual.

Here's a little snippet: The giveaway sign of a man not about to “score” is his crossed arms and drooped shoulders. He is also the one likely to be prodded or slapped by the friend who will later leave him at the bar as he chats up a woman.

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Because only a clutch will do for a night out on the town but darn-it, nothing fits!

Never one to sacrifice form for function, youÂ’ve instead had to part with your lip liner or wallet or make some other small-bag concession. Well take heart fashion-slaves, this new limited edition set by Kashuk will fit into your tiniest bag leaving enough room for more practical items like your cell. Including three lip glosses, one lip pencil, one eye pencil, a lip brush and mirror youÂ’ll have everything you need for late night touch ups.

Bonus: Now you donÂ’t have to worry about losing your ID or credit card either. The mini-compact has a built in slot that holds both! Genius! Available in Party Purples, DancinÂ’ in Pink, and Groovy Nudes.

Available at Target.

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Sean "P. Diddy" Combs plans to celebrate his 35th birthday Thursday with an A-list, ultra-exclusive, all-night party.

P. Diddy's party, dubbed a "Royal Birthday Ball," is billed as "his biggest, most lavish soiree to date." Among those expected to attend the event at downtown's Cipriani's restaurant were Mariah Carey, Vivica A. Fox, Spike Lee, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris Rock and Stevie Wonder.

But Combs says the real celebration will begin when he's finally able to sleep.

"I wanna be able to lay down," the rap mogul/actor/fashion designer told The Associated Press Wednesday.

"In this one year, I've run a marathon, I did Broadway, signed on for a movie to do Carlito's Way: The Beginning, won men's designer of the year, opened up a store on Fifth Avenue, got the youth vote out — and now it's my birthday," Combs said.

"It's been a great year but it's been hard work. I'm gonna lay down for a week, watch TV, eat a turkey sandwich ... (and) watch old reruns of Good Times. "

--"DYNOMITE!!!!!!!!!"

UPDATE: And in more Diddy news: Music mogul P Diddy is making a bid to be the first black James Bond. The rapper, who also runs his own record label and clothing range, modestly believes he is perfect for the 007 role.

The man formerly known as Puff Daddy said: 'The world is ready for a black James Bond.' Producers behind the James Bond franchise are said to be undecided who will step into the role vacated by Pierce Brosnan.

--HAHA! Diddy. P Diddy.

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1 It never ceases to amaze me how a man of marginal talent can achieve "mogul" status. The only time I actually liked anything Sean Combs did was in Monster's Ball. I've never found him to be much of a rapper. That's why he and Jennifer Lopez belonged together. Neither one has much talent, yes has achieved immense fame for reasons beyond me.

Posted by: Kevin the Interloper at November 05, 2004 07:50 AM (qb+8W)

2 I guess it depends on the talent to which you are referring. He may be a 'marginal talent' rapper, but his business sense has proven to be quite savvy. Why is he famous? Dunno. Why is he successful? Because he has made smart business and career choices. It's like saying Trump shouldn't be famous 'cause he can't sing.

Posted by: Kelly at November 05, 2004 09:10 AM (sYeX/)

3 Yeah, but Trump has never once tried to pass himself off as anything else other than an entrepreneur. I'm just saying that when Sean Combs was out there as a rapper, he sucked. Sucked, sucked, sucked. I don't hate the guy, in fact I was impressed that he ran the NY Marathon for charity. I just don't understand how celebrity gets attached to people like him or Paris Hilton. Ditto for Jennifer Lopez. I get tired of all these celebs who are individual media conglomerates. Memo to Combs: The world is ready for a black James Bond like its ready for a white John Shaft.

Posted by: Kevin the Interloper at November 05, 2004 10:29 AM (qb+8W)

4 Ok - P. Diddy is no James Bond. Smooth in his own way? Yes. Good-looking like a Bond? No. And I bet he'd cringe at the thought of a white John Shaft! Excellent observation

Posted by: Kelly at November 05, 2004 05:45 PM (ywZa8)

5 Something went horribly wrong with Tara Reid's dress at P Diddy'a shindig. Try thatsjustnotright.com - incredible.

Posted by: Kelly at November 06, 2004 02:40 PM (+7VNs)

6 Wardrobe malfunctions everywhere this year. At least this was was a true accident, though it's a good example as why you shouldn't be too skinny to fit in your own dress.

Posted by: Brian D. at November 06, 2004 05:20 PM (gO6b2)

7 has lawren had the discussion yet about who should play the next James Bond if and when Pierce Brosnan doesn't?? any thoughts? i am going with clive owen...smooth, classy, veddy british....and hot.

Posted by: Kelly P. at November 07, 2004 05:08 PM (e0ylE)

8 If P. Diddy is the next James Bond I wanna be his co-star latin princess in crime. I've got much more sex appeal than JLO!

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Yoko Ono, the famously off-key singer and wife of John Lennon has the No. 1 single on the dance chart.

"Everyman.../Everywoman... (Basement Jaxx Club Mix)" is a mix of techno beats and her screeching vocals. It's her second No. 1 dance song this year.

Ono, 71, is already working on her next single, a version of "Give Peace A Chance." She says she's says she's putting contemporary beats on it and she updated the words after the Sept. 11 attacks.

--Message to Yoko: leave the classics ALONE!

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Ever wonder the real names of some stars? Well, here's a website on the real names of many Hip Hop and R&B stars. Here are some of my faves:

Billie Holiday--Eleanora Fagan
Busta Rhymes--Trevor Tahiem Smith
Della Reese--Dellareese Taliaferro
Ice Cube--Oshea Jackson
Jamie Foxx--Eric Bishop
Prince--Prince Rogers Nelson
Tina Turner--Anna Mae Bullock

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The real question: Will P Diddy make good on his "Vote or Die" promise?

The early returns from Sean Combs' mega-hyped Citizen Change campaign suggested that reality television star Paris Hilton and rapper 50 Cent - who appeared in eye-catching posters modeling Combs' "VOTE OR DIE!" T-shirts to encourage voting - didn't make it to the polls yesterday. Another star, rapper Ludacris, did mail in an absentee ballot, according to his publicist.

--One can dream.

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1 This is interesting. I was actually wondering just how many celebs would actually vote after talking the talk.

Posted by: Lori at November 04, 2004 09:52 AM (kmcg6)

2 Well, the problem is (if you see it as a problem) all these "celebs" vote in either CA or NY - those are already blue states, so they really had no impact on the outcome of the election...but they sure put on a lot of nice concerts in support of Kerry.

Posted by: Iceman at November 04, 2004 10:30 PM (JLWdj)

3 Let's be serious... do we really want Paris Hilton voting? "No Paris, you cannot put your dog on the ballot for President."

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Can you say, "dumbass?"

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Sylvester Stallone is about to tread where only Oprah, Martha Stewart and, unsuccessfully, Rosie O'Donnell dared to go: magazine publishing.

The Rocky and Rambo star, 58, is joining with American Media Inc., best known for its supermarket tabs the National Enquirer and the Star, to produce a monthly fitness magazine to be called Sly, taken from the nickname for the muscled movie actor.

--I'm sure the writing will be as eloquent as he is.

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Ladies, I doubt this one will shock you:

According to a study conducted by the European society of psychoanalysis and psychodynamics, male viewers tend to have difficulties comprehending news when a pretty woman is on screen.

Three fourths of 1500 of respondents could not recall the first minute of the monologue; all their attention has been driven to admire the beauty of the female anchor. Only 40% of men were able to recall the program's highlights. At the same time, more than a half of those who stated this admitted that they have been constantly distracted by the movement of sensual arousing lips of the anchor, thus being unable to perceive the meaning of the words.

Just as a comparison: If a female anchor looked more like a nerd, wearing no makeup/lipstick, the same amount of information would have been better comprehended by 76% of people in general and 86% of men in particular.

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1 As a male, I will admit to this condition. Don't really see it as a problem though....

Posted by: at November 03, 2004 07:55 AM (DH6I2)

2 Actually, I always thought I paid *more* attention when I used to get my news from The Naked News (NSFW, of course, of course) then when I watched the regular network variety (but then, I wasn't being tested under laboratory conditions either...)

Posted by: LDH at November 03, 2004 09:32 AM (bqPDz)

3 Hey, what's wrong with female nerds :-) I want to see MORE of them!

Posted by: Brian D. at November 03, 2004 12:50 PM (HY0P3)

4 I have no issues knowing what the news is while watching FoxNews' Lauri Dhue deliver it

Posted by: Tony Rosen at November 03, 2004 01:00 PM (5jfdv)

5 Yet another case for NPR. ...except Mara Liason. Rawr.

Posted by: Kevin at November 05, 2004 02:54 PM (EMaZW)

6 Why dont you try paying attention to the new while masturbating!

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Here's some interesting election news from South Carolina to get your mind off the Presidential mess: Farewell to the Minibottle!

Minibottles, all lined up behind the bar, could go away soon after voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to decide how drinks are served.

That means the Legislature likely will pass a law next year to add larger free-pour bottles while keeping minibottles as an option.

With 93 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial results early Wednesday morning showed 59 percent of voters approved the amendment.

The 1.7-ounce bottles of liquor usually seen only on airliners had become a South Carolina peculiarity. For more than a decade, the state was the only one in the nation to prohibit drinks from being poured from bigger bottles.

Ben Reagan voted for the minibottle amendment because he wants his Jim Beam and Coke to be cheaper.

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Fans of defunct comedy Sex And The City will finally be able to see the alternative endings to the hit show on a special DVD.

Producers at the Home Box Office cable network recorded four different finale to the six season series, and decided Sarah Jessica Parker's neurotic journalist character Carrie Bradshaw would reunite with her ex-love Mr Big - played by Chris Noth - during the final broadcast on February 22.

A special bonus feature of cut scenes and mistakes are set to come out on a special edition of the season six later this year. In other endings, Mr Big tells Carrie they can never be together, while another finale features Carrie tells her pals Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha (Kim Cattrall) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) she is engaged to Russian boyfriend Aleksandr Petrovsky (Mikhail Baryshnikov) - who she dumped in the February episode after he slapped her across the face.

--I seriously would have had a fit if she had married Danceman or if Big would have let her down again. They picked the right one.

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Don't like airport security going through your personal items? Ship them home a la Renee Zellwegger:

Renee Zellweger is so terrified of airport security guards handling her underwear she sends it home by courier.

The actress, who is famed for wearing big knickers in 'Bridget Jones's Diary', says she is quite often stopped by officials when she is flying because she's famous but can't bear the thought of them going through her underwear collection.

She said: "They always choose to go through my stuff. "They check out my phone book and then all my clothes. But I can't bear the idea of them checking out my smalls in front of me.

"So I send those to my home by Fed Ex and collect all these boxes of used knickers when I get back."

--"Checking out my smalls?" I've never heard that phrase before.

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I think most of you know who I'm pulling for, but no matter if you're for him,

or him,

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hugh Grant and Robert Downey Jr. are among a host of stars featured in a new calendar - but the pictures are provided compliments of America's police precincts.

The stars have all been given their own months to represent in the 2005 Celebrity Mugshot Calendar, which features real-life pictures taken after their arrests.

British actor Grant kicks off the year with his 1995 shot, taken after he was caught with prostitute Divine Brown in Hollywood, while Vince Vaughn takes the Mr April title, compliments of a 2001 arrest in North Carolina for fighting outside a bar.

Taking the May slot is Al Pacino, who provides the calendar's oldest mugshot from 1961. Then 21, he was caught with a gun. He reportedly told police it was for an acting job. Charges were later dropped.

Robert Downey Jr. gave publishers several options for his appearance on the June page, but they chose his first 1996 mugshot, from his arrest for heroin and cocaine possession.

Christian Slater finishes the year for his 1994 weapons arrest, the calendar also includes the mugshots of Anna Nicole Smith, Nick Nolte, Matthew McConaughey, Carmen Electra and Keanu Reeves.

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