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• March 11, 2012

  ABC's 'The Bachelorette' reportedly gets some pricey new digs in Charlotte, NC

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  For the first time in “The Bachelor/Bachelorette’s” lengthy span on ABC (since 2002), the reality show will not film the first episode at the Spanish-style estate “Villa de la Vina” located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California.

  Rather, the producers of the long-running show are choosing to produce episodes from Charlotte, NC, which is the hometown of new Bachelorette, Emily Maynard.

  

  According to Reality Steve, this home will be used in the Bachelorette season premiere this spring and — surprise — it’s on the Charlotte real estate market for $3.9 million. Local TV station WSOC-TV.comalso lists the home as a possible location for the show.

  

  

  The property’s listing agent Nicholas Peters did confirm that his brokerage has a home being used by ABC, however, he said “by contract, the owners and agents can’t disclose the address.”

  He explained that once filming wraps up, ABC would give the brokerage the green light to share the address and actively market the home.

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• March 11, 2012

  Justin Bieber reportedly buys $10M bachelor pad for 18th birthday

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  Teen singer Justin Bieber has officially reached adulthood. In honor of the birthday milestone, Bieber reportedly chose to drop a very grown-up $10.8 million on a modern mansion in L.A.

  The $10 million-plus Hollywood Hills real estate purchase is a relatively small sum for the teen heartthrob; Forbes ranks Bieber number two on the list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, earning a reported $53 million in 2011.

  

  

  Bieber’s new home is not the typical Mediterranean-style mansion popular to the area. Designed by architects Jeffrey and Rochelle Mills of Mills Studio, the home is made up of glass and steel boxes that appear to float above the home’s large pool and patio. With a whopping 9,400-square-feet of living space, the 5-bedroom home has plenty of room for the singer, his girlfriend Selena Gomez as well as his entourage of security and managers.

  

  

  Bieber made his music debut in 2009 after a manager discovered YouTube videos of the singer. After releasing his first album with relative success, the singer reached international stardom with his song “Baby.”

  The home features plenty of celebrity real estate amenities: glass chandeliers, retractable glass walls, gourmet kitchen, gym and massage room.

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• March 7, 2012

  Then/Now Special: 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki flashback

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  Now that we know that the rumors that “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is indeed engaged, it could spell the end of her infamous antics.

  From arrests to public drunkeness, Snooki has certainly made a name for herself as MTV’s resident party girl. But now, she tells Us magazine that her priorities have shifted to her baby and her impending nuptials to boyfriend Jionni.

  But that’s a far cry from her days as an innocent young teen. Check out these photos of Snooki in her younger days when things were simpler for the self-proclaimed “meatball.”

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• January 30, 2012

  POLL: Should celebs sing the national anthem?

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  These days, it seems that every time you turn around, another celebrity is screwing up the “Star Spangled Banner.”

  Last week, it was Steven Tyler, who came under fire for his performance of the national anthem at the AFC championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots.

  At last year’s Super Bowl, it was Christina Aguilera forgetting the words. Before that? Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bolton and “Idol’s” Lauren Alaina, to name a few.

  In light of the fact that celebs just can’t seem to get the song right, we have to ask: should celebs sing the national anthem? Vote below.

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• November 6, 2011

  Christy Turlington debuts shortfilm, runs marathon to raise awareness for global maternal care

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  Oct. 26: In this photograph taken by AP Images for Luna, Christy Turlington Burns, fashion icon and global maternal health advocate, addresses the crowd during the 11th annual LUNAFEST film festival at Tribeca Cinemas in New York. (AP)

  When Christy Turlington Burns gave birth to her daughter Grace  in 2003, her life changed in more ways than just becoming a mom.

  After suffering a postpartum hemorrhage that doctors managed to successfully stop, the former model tells FOX411 that she simply couldn’t get the  idea of maternal deaths around the world out of her mind.

  “I knew that many women were having the same complication I had while delivering my daughter and were dying without the proper medical care,” Turlington, 41, said. “ I needed to know more and I couldn’t go on with my life until I did.”

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• April 29, 2011

  Princess Kate Middleton hits a high note with modern take on traditional wedding dress

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  The wait is over!

  Kate Middleton stepped out Friday in a white long-sleeved wedding dress with a surprisingly-plunging neckline designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

  “It was very impressive,” celebrity stylist and author of “The Shopping Diet” Phillip Bloch told FOX411 Friday. “I think Kate will be inspiring countless copycats.” Keep Reading…

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• February 27, 2011

  Trend Alert: Red gowns on the red carpet

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  From Sandra to Anne, red gowns have dominated the red carpet for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

  These leading ladies have been stunning in the bright color that’s both classic and daring.

  FULL COVERAGE: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

  Who has been your favorite lady in red? Vote below.

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• February 2, 2011

  Super Bowl ad for animated film 'RIO' to make history with first-ever embedded code

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  This Sunday, the new animated feature “RIO” will make Super Bowl commercial history with a  30-second spot that will be the first to ever hit the airwaves with an embedded code.

  The frame will appear on the ad for the 20^th Century Fox film “RIO” with an embedded code that will direct fans to a special level on the Rovio game “ANGRY BIRDS.” The game partnered with the film to take fans to a “RIO” sweepstakes.

  Participants will gain a chance to attend “RIO’s” world premiere in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 22.

  The spot will also be available on YouTube after the game.

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• December 14, 2010

  'Easy A' star Emma Stone's makes sex confessions in W magazine

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  Golden Globe-nominated actress Emma Stone is one of Hollywood’s biggest rising stars, but that doesn’t mean she feels pressure to be a stereotypical startlet.

  The “Easy A” star, who will appear in “Tron: Legacy” is on the January cover of W magazine, where she talks about her rising fame.

  “I would lose my mind if I felt like I had to be something like ‘the pretty girl,’” she tells the magazine.

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• November 17, 2010

  DAILY 411: Rihanna shows off new look

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  Why can’t Rihanna just pick a look and stick with it? The gorgeous pop singer stepped out with straight red locks that just look a little bit … over the top.

  Plus Dina Lohan’s beef with “Glee” and Brandy’s reaction to “DWTS” elimination in today’s Daily 411.

  STYLELIST: Rihanna’s new look

  TMZ: Why Is Dina Lohan Mad at “Glee”?

  RADAR: Pink Told Ellen She Was Pregnant Before She Told Her Dad

  X17 ONLINE: Jennifer Lopez Brings the Glamour

  US MAGAZINE: Brandy ‘Numb’ on ‘DWTS’ Elimination

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