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It's official. Elizabeth Banks is joining the film adaptation of The Hunger Games along with the likes of Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson.

The 40-Year-Old Virgin actress, 37, broke the news on Twitter. Banks writes:

"I can now confirm I'm EFFIE TRINKET in The Hunger Games. So excited!"

The rumor of Elizabeth's casting surfaced earlier in April, but was not confirmed until now. The film, based on the best-selling novel, is getting huge buzz.

As for Banks' character?

Always on time, Effie is very strict about manners. But despite a seemingly serious demeanor, she has bright pink hair. Think Banks is a good pick for the role?

Fans have waited years to see Bella and Edward tie the knot, and for the wedding scene, and for the Breaking Dawn sex scene, and for ... well, everything.

Like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2, the end of the Twilight saga - split into two parts this November and next - will be a bittersweet affair.

In Entertainment Weekly's new cover story, the three stars of the franchise reflect on its epic conclusion, which proved equally climactic for them as well.

Read the full story here and see dueling EW covers below ...

Coming this fall: Love, sex, death and one very strange baby.

To hear the stars tell it, Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2 involved brutal, globe-trotting shoots and scenes far darker, bloodier, and more polarizing than before.

The birth of Renesmee, says Kristen Stewart who appears with Robert Pattinson on one cover, "is really effective, and I’ve heard it really hits you in the face."

If audiences haven’t matured with Twilight yet, they’re about to grow up fast.

Are you ready, fans? Somehow we have a hunch that you'll be up for it.

July 15. This bittersweet date is one Harry Potter fans cannot wait for, and at the same time dread, as one of the most successful franchises in modern cinema will officially conclude with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

A new trailer for the much-anticipated motion picture event has just been released, and in it, the forces of good and evil escalate into an all-out war.

The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But will Harry Potter himself make the ultimate sacrifice as he faces off with Lord Voldemort?

Watch the official trailer below and prepare to be mesmerized:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Official Trailer

As promised, Lady Gaga performed her new hit song "Judas" live on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today, and as expected, she did not disappoint.

Despite being an international superstar with legions of fans, Gaga admitted to the host that she hasn't always been a paragon of confidence.

“Do I feel like a loser sometimes? Yes, of course I do,” she says.

It's okay, Lady. You were "Born This Way" baby and you are very much on the right track. That segue doesn't work as well for "Judas," but alas.

Watch her rock the house on Ellen below!

Lada GaGa - Judas (Live World Premiere on Ellen)

A new lineup of chart-topping artists including Nicki Minaj and The Voice coach Cee Lo Green will headline the Billboard Music Awards next month.

Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Keith Urban will also perform at the show, which airs live from Las Vegas May 22 on ABC.

Previously announced performers include J, among others.

Nicki Minaj and her unique style will be on display.

The Hangover 2 star Ken Jeong will serve as host of the newly revived awards show, which returns with a bang after a five-year hiatus.

Will you watch? Are there too many music awards as it is?

Richie Sambora is checking into rehab, according to reports.

The guitar great is coming off a highly successful tour with Bon Jovi, but will be checking into a rehab facility for exhaustion and to regain his sobriety.

He spent time at Cirque Lodge in Utah in 2007 after his marriage to Heather Locklear unraveled, he split with girlfriend Denise Richards and his father died of lung cancer. That's a lot in such a short period of time. But why now?

”Richie recently has been drinking too much, and wants to get his life together," a source told Radar Online, saying the band is supportive of the decision.

"Richie has had a busy year," a close friend said. "I think this was a culmination of all the things that overloaded his life, and he needs to care of himself.”

It was not immediately clear how Sambora's treatment will affect his role in Bon Jovi, which will continue to tour the U.S. and Europe this summer.

Here's wishing him a full and speedy recovery back to health.

Atlanta Braves soach Roger McDowell has issued an apology for his behavior at San Francisco's AT&T Stadium last weekend, where he got into it with some fans.

“I am deeply sorry that I responded to the heckling fans in San Francisco on Saturday. I apologize to everyone for my actions,” McDowell said in a statement.

Respond he did. With gay slurs. During batting practice before the Braves played the Giants, McDowell called three men who were sitting together “homos.”

He also simulated having sex with a baseball bat.

Sitting nearby was Justin Quinn and his twin nine-year-old twin girls. Quinn was outraged at McDowell’s behavior and told the former MLB pitcher as much.

McDowell then Quinn, “Kids don’t f**king belong at the ball park.”

McDowell also appeared to threaten the protective dad, asking him, “how much are your teeth worth?” as he held a baseball bat. Sounds like a class act.

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig has said his office will be investigating the situation, and Gloria Allred has gotten involved (obviously) on behalf of Quinn.

Somehow we think this may not end with Roger's apology.

Clad in matching white shirts and posing for a classy black and white portrait for their wedding program, Prince William and Kate Middleton look simply wonderful.

On the eve of the historic April 29 Royal Wedding, famed photographer Mario Testino captured this image of the newlyweds-to-be for the wedding program.

Don't they just look like the most adorable couple?

ROYALLY CUTE: Seriously, how sweet are they? It's not like there are any non-cute Prince William and Kate Middleton pictures, but this one might take the cake.

"I am very happy to have been asked to cover this historic moment that the world was waiting for. They are in their prime, brimming with happiness," Testino said.

"I have never felt so much joy as when I see them together."

Tomorrow morning, two billion people will share that joy.

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Lauren Alaina was nervous about going for a high note last night.

Interestingly, what she felt were the toughest parts of "Where You Lead (I Will Follow)" - a Carole King classic that later became the Gilmore Girls theme - were actually where she was at her best. Maybe she needs to give herself more credit.

She sounded great when she sang in harmony with her backing vocalists, too. Watch and listen to her performance here and see what you think:

Lauren Alaina - Where You Lead (American Idol)

Think she'll survive another week? It looks good for her. Meanwhile, Lauren joined Scotty McCreery on a duet, which you can see after the jump:

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery - Up On The Roof (American Idol)

Who do you think was the best of American Idol's final six?

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After a lackluster effort a week ago, Scotty McCreery sought to expand the range of his delivery with his performance of "You've Got a Friend" Wednesday.

While imperfect, it was still a distinct vocal performance that showed improvement from the guy, and that won raves from both the judges and audience.

Watch him sing the Carole King song that James Taylor popularized here and tell us if you think he has the skills to make the finals of American Idol ...

Scotty McCreery - You've Got A Friend (American Idol)

Meanwhile, Scotty and Lauren Alaina sang their third duet of the season, and while they each sound lovely on their solo lines, together it didn't quite mesh.

At least we didn't think so. You decide after the jump:

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery - Up On The Roof (American Idol)

What do you think? Who was the best last night?

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Miami Heat star Chris Bosh and Adrienne Williams were married on April 9, according to their official wedding certificate filed in Miami Beach.

Congratulations on the wedding he denied took place!

While we now know Bosh wed Adrienne Nicole Williams, the baller denied that he had done so at an NBA news conference shortly thereafter.

According to the courts in Miami-Dade County, Chris and Adrienne are officially husband and wife, whether he acknowledges it publicly or not.

Chris' relationship with his ex, Allison Mathis, has been playing out in the media thanks to her attempts to get on the show Basketball Wives.

Perhaps he just wants to keep his private life under wraps from now on after that experience. Hard to blame the seven-footer for that, really.

In other news, Bosh scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Heat ousted Philadelphia from the playoffs last night. Nice work!

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Julianne Moore will portray Sarah Palin in the HBO movie Game Change.

While Moore wasn't a name that jumped out at us as a doppelganger for the former Alaska Governor, we know she can act (four Oscar nominations), and based on this promotional photo from the network, she certainly looks the part.

The film begins shooting this week and co-stars Ed Harris as John McCain and chronicles the historic 2008 presidential election. Here’s your pic:

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Really, Star? That's the best you can come up with?

What could Jesse James possibly have done to betray Sandra Bullock this time? It's been over a year since his cheating scandal ruined their marriage, but if nothing else, he's moved on. Jesse's even engaged to Kat Von D!

According to the cover below, he blames her for his cheating ...

Jesse James cheated on Sandra! In March 2010!

Pretty sure there were no devastating secrets revealed in the past week.

If anything, Jesse James loathes himself. Doesn't make what he did right, but he feels bad about it and would just as soon move forward, not rehash this.

Just saying. Combined with their legally-mandated apology to Katie Holmes, this was not the tabloid's best week. Step it up, Star. You're letting us down.

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No flaming pianos, no heavy metal last night for James Durbin on American Idol. Just a stirring take on the Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Tomorrow."

The audience went bonkers. They will indeed love him today.

"Carole King and James Durbin were made to come together," says coach Jimmy Iovine, adding that "James is 100 percent a child of rock 'n' roll."

That's extremely high praise, but not altogether unwarranted. Watch him sing the tune in a cappella, then build up to a terrific finish below ...

James Durbin - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (American Idol)

We said that James is the man to beat yesterday, and this isn't about to change our minds. But, as always, it all comes down to voter turnout.

Follow the jump for Durbin's duet with Jacob Lusk ...

James Durbin and Jacob Lusk - I'm Into Something Good (American Idol)

What do you think? Who was the best this week?

Last night the American Idol top six performed, both separately and together, the songs of Carole King. Did Jacob Lusk do the legendary artist justice?

With a fun, energetic take on the hit "Oh No, Not My Baby," we would say so. Whether it's enough to keep him around another week is another issue.

"You really brought yourself back," says Randy. "The scatting was incredible, and that's why you're here." But will he be here in about 15 hours?

Jacob Lusk - Oh No Not My Baby (American Idol)

Performing in the dreaded opening slot (another act of sabotage, perhaps) won't help. He needed someone else to stumble, and they didn't really.

Still, you never know, and he added a fun duet with James Durbin later in the show. Watch them perform "I'm Into Something Good" below:

James Durbin and Jacob Lusk - I'm Into Something Good (American Idol)

What do you think? Who was the best performer this week?

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Peyton Hillis has shocked the football world again.

A year after rushing for over 1,100 yards and collecting 11 touchdowns, the Cleveland Browns running back defeated 31 opponents to be named the 2012 Madden cover star.

“It means a lot to me and my family,” Hillis said of joining such Pro Bowlers as Drew Brees and Adrian Peterson as those that have been featured on the front of the video game. “I just want to say thank you.”

All 32 NFL teams submitted a representative for the honor, with Hillis voted for the top spot over Michael Vick in the final showdown.

James Rainford has struck again.

The stalker who was arrested in front of Paris Hilton's house last October - following his trespassing onto her property and an altercation with the star's private security team - actually attacked Paris and boyfriend Cy Waits outside an L.A. courthouse today.

The incident took place when the couple was walking in to testify against a different man accused of sneaking on to Hilton's property and pulling out a knife.

Sources on the scene say Rainford punched Waits in the back of the head and grabbed him by the neck. Security intervened and Rainford is now in police custody.

Rangford later told E! News that he just wanted an autograph from Hilton... and also wanted permission from her father to propose.

"So creepy seeing that guy in court today," Hilton Tweeted. "It sent shivers down my spine."

[Photo: WENN.com]

Well? Who looked great and who's in danger after American Idol tonight?

After seeing Jacob, Haley, Casey, Scotty, Lauren and James gave it their all again this week, how are you sizing up their chances tomorrow evening?

Will the girls make it through another week? Did the favorites live up to the hype? Did the at-risk singers step up their game enough to stick around?

We'll post their performances for you soon, but for now, leave a comment with your thoughts below, and vote for who YOU think was the best tonight:

Who was the best among the American Idol top six?