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Should childhood toys become films? "Smurfs," "Transformers," "Battleship," "Stretch Armstrong" â€" not everyone minds seeing the toys and games of our youth turned into movies. What happens when Smurfs meet the stars? "The Smurfs" comes to movie theaters this week, but we already recognize some Smurfy qualities in certain big Hollywood stars. ScarJo turns down Marine, sends champagne Following Betty White's lead and not Mila Kunis or Justin Timberlake, the actress turns down a Marine Corps Ball video invite due to prior commitments. Dozen new Winehouse songs could be released The late singer had put down the "framework" for the tracks and was keen to record them. Report: Rob Kardashian is going 'Dancing' Sources told TMZ that the competition has signed Kim Kardashian's brother for the upcoming season. AMC: 'Killing' will reveal Rosie Larsen's killer “For everybody who was frustrated, we hear you,” said Joel Stillerman, addressing reporters gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the semi-annual Television Critics Association press tour. Newton-John's daughter faces video backlash While mom drew comparisons to Sandra Dee in "Grease," 25-year-old offspring Chloe Lattanzi is giving off more of a Marilyn Manson vibe in the extremely dark music video. All apologies: Kurt Cobain bridge nixed Band diehards wanted to honor Kurt Cobain's memory by renaming the bridge in his hometown under which he used to sleep. Oscar-nominated art director Polly Platt dies Polly Platt, who was nominated for an Oscar for art direction for "Terms of Endearment" and went on to produce several successful films, has died. She was 72. Olivia Wilde: 'I self-medicated with food' In the August issue of Nylon, the 27-year-old actress makes a surprising confession: "Dating is new to me." Debbie Gibson: Teen idol to Katy Perry's mom The singer who rose to fame in the '80s talks about her music video role and why she's glad she's not a young star today. Jenny McCarthy ditches Oprah's network Uh oh, Oprah. Not only does Oprah Winfrey have to contend with less-than-stellar ratings for her basic cable network OWN, but now the talk show titan is losing part of her channel's star power. Fat and angry Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' filmmakers The volatile Oscar winner is suing mad after packing on 30 pounds to play a plump part in the upcoming mob film "Gotti: In the Shadow of My Father," only to see producers pull a switcheroo and offer him a much leaner role. 'American Idol' winner Lee DeWyze is engaged “American Idol” champ 2010 Lee DeWyze is engaged. The 25-year-old singer is set to marry model/actress Jonna Walsh, Access Hollywood has confirmed. Denise Richards talks about botched boob jobs Denise Richards hasn't always been happy with her body. In the new issue of Us Weekly, the 40-year-old actress opens up about her series of botched boob jobs -- and why she decided to show them off in Playboy. Ned Flanders as Dexter? Okily-dokily! Straitlaced and strictly by the (good) book Ned Flanders is about to get an extreme personality makeover when the long running toon returns for its annual Halloween treat, “Treehouse of Horror XXII.” Ford to Chewbacca: You've been replaced Things took a turn towards the dark side on Wednesday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” when two legendary “Star Wars” stars came face-to-face for the first time in ages. Kat Von D will keep her Jesse James tattoo 'No regrets' over surprise inking of her former fiance's 5th grade face, despite the end of the relationship. Proposal sends 'Family Jewels' ratings soaring Gene Simmons flashes a ring for ratings glory, while 'Jersey Shore' has an arresting experience and the 'Entourage' homestead is sold off. Bieber, Gaga, Spears help car-crash orphans Some of music’s biggest names are coming together to aid three orphaned children after a devastating auto accident. Everybody goes Gaga for 'SYTYCD' With Lady Gaga enthusiastically cheering on the dancers, the fleet-footed competitors whipped up a storm for the judges. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032083/device/rss/rss.xml

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