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Legendary Hollywood movie star Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79. In the hospital, Liz was surrounded by her four children: Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton.

Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized six weeks ago, diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born to American parents in London, England, on February 27, 1932.

Liz Taylor quickly grew from a beautiful young girl to become one of the silver screen’s most successful leading ladies. In addition to being an incredible actress, Elizabeth Taylor was also one one of the world’s most famous movie stars.

In 1942, Elizabeth at the age of only 10 years old, starred in her first film – There’s One Born Every Minute.

As a twelve-year-old in 1944, Elizabeth Taylor played the role of Velvet Brown,who was a young English girl in love with a horse, in National Velvet.

Liz Taylor, was a two-time Academy Award-winning actress who starred in many hit movies.

In 1955 Liz appeared in the hit Giant with James Dean. Sadly Dean never saw the movie after tragically dying himself in a car accident.

In 1958 Elizabeth starred as Maggie Pollitt in popular movie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

After numerous Academy Award nomination, Elizabeth Taylor finally was given an Oscar in 1960 for her magnificent performance in BUtterfield 8. Taylor played the role of  Gloria Wandrous who was a c

Starred in the epic film Cleopatra in 1963, Elizabeth Taylor was part of one of the most expensive productions made up to that point. For her role as Cleopatra, Taylor received a staggering $1,000,000.

As Elizabeth Taylor movie career waned, she became an advocate for helping those in need and made generous contributions to AIDS research.

Taylor’s involvement in AIDS started when her long-time friend, Rock Hudson died in 1985.

In 1991, Liz launched the popular perfume “White Diamonds, which eventually became the most successful celebrity fragrance of all time.

Elizabeth Taylor was also known for her multiple marriages. She acknowledged the challenge she had in relationships and it was partly due to eccentric behavior.

Taylor was married 8 time to seven different men including: Conrad “Nicky” Hilton, Eddie Fisher, John Warner, Larry Fortensky, Michael Todd, Michael Wilding and of course Richard Burton.

The passing of Elizabeth Taylor leaves an emptiness in Hollywood and with her millions of movie fans. Liz was known for her elegance and stunning beauty, especially her piercing violet eyes.

Britney Spears $20 million mansion / Splash News

It was just reported by MailOnline that Britney Spears has recently purchased a $20 Million luxury mansion.

The luxury mansion is tudor-style home located in the Hidden Hills areas of Los Angeles, California.

Hidden Hills is a gated community and several celebs also own homes there including – the Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, and Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne.

Britney Spears currently owns a luxury home valued at around $1.8 million, just a few miles away.

The $20 Million luxury mansion has 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, plus an amazing game arcade.

One of the bedrooms is picture perfect for a young girl. It is painted a bright pink color and has a large bay window and a dome-ceiling.

Britney Spears $20 million mansion (girls bedroom) / Splash News

Like any celebrity, privacy is key demand. This property covers three acres, with a large manicured lawn and mature trees.

Despite her troubled past, bad marriage and wild partying days …. Britney Spears is still a money making machine. With sales from her recent album and concert tour, Spears was listed in third place on the Forbes magazine women-in-entertainment list.

Britney Spears $20 million mansion (backyard & pool) / Splash News

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Amanda Beard made her first Olympic appearance at the 1996 games at the age of 14. She won silver medals in the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststrokes, and a gold in the medley relay.

Amanda won three medals in the 2004 Summer Olympics Games in Athens, Greece. She won the gold medal for the 200m breaststroke, a silver medal in the 200m individual relay and silver in the 4×100 medley relay.

Amanda Beard’s modeling work through photos in swimwear, including bikinis, have been in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition She is a spokesperson for Defenders of Wildlife, and she enjoys interior decorating.

Amanda posed nude for the July 2007 issue of Playboy, where she was featured on the cover and in a sexy, nude pictorial.

Heidi Klum was born in Germany on June 1, 1973.  Heidi found her way into the public eye at the early age of 18 after she won TV modeling contest in Germany.

After Heidi Klum moved to the U.S.,  she ended up in New York City to pursue her modeling career.

In 1998, Heidi Klum signed a contract with famous Victoria’s Secret, where she appeared on the cover.

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Jessica Simpson burst onto the entertainment scene at age 12, when she auditioned for, and was passed on by, The Mickey Mouse Club. The roles were later given to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. After this setback, Jessica attended Christian youth camp and was picked up by a small record label.

“I say I’m an entertainer. I obviously entertain people with my personal life, which is not so much fun. But I’m passionate about music, I love to sing, I love to write, take pictures, keep a journal, be an actress, make movies. I just love entertaining people, being that escapism for people.”

Although she plays the “dumb blond” on camera, Jessica claims to have a high IQ. Jessica claims to be a big Shakespeare fan. When she went to London, the first place she went was the famous Globe Theatre.

“I don’t feel the need to impress anymore. I’ve worked for a long time to get where I am, and now I can be comfortable in my own skin. I feel more in control of my life. Outward appearance is just secondary to the confidence that I feel inside.”

“I’m not anorexic. I’m from Texas. Are there people who are anorexic in Texas? I’ve never heard of one, including me.”

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Beautiful and sexy actress Katherine Marie Heigl is an Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominated actress, best known for her starring roles in the feature films “The Ugly Truth”, “27 Dresses” and “Knocked Up.”

Katherine Heigl is most well known for her excellent portrayal of Dr. Isobel ‘Izzie’ Stevens in the hit ABC television medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Katherine Heigl as born on November 24, 1978 in Washington, District of Columbia.

Now wife of Josh Kelley, sexy Katherine Heigl began her movie career in her first film “That Night”

Next Katherine Heigl appeared in television series “Roswell” and “My Father the Hero.”

In addition to Heigl’s first major role in “Grey’s Anatomy”, she was a model who has also appeared on the cover of leading fashion magazines.

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Reese Witherspoon is definitely one of the most impressively talented members of the emerging New Hollywood of the early 21st century.

Reese Witherspoon has proven herself to be a talented actress and leading lady, no matter what the Hollywood role is she plays.

Reese has shown she can do far more than just pose winsomely for the movie camera.

Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has made her mark as a smart, driven and self-respecting actress.

Reese Witherspoon has not taken the easy road to stardom by taking Hollywood movie roles that feature mindless teen flicks and broad comedies.

Reese Witherspoon was born March 22, 1976, in Nashville, TN. Reese Witherspoon was a child model and acted in television commercials from the age of seven.

Witherspoon had a part in the 1991 Lifetime cable movie titled, “Wildflower” before she made her 1991 film debut in the coming-of-age story “The Man in the Moon” in 1991.

The 14-year-old Witherspoon made an immediate impact on critics and audiences alike, netting widespread praise for her portrayal of a tomboy experiencing love for the first time.

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It was in 1994 when Gisele Bundchen was discovered at age 14 in a Brazilian fashion mall, and now she is “the” most famous face in the business.

Since then, Gisele Bundchen has graced the covers of countless magazines as any other model in history. Her own line of shoes, called “Ipanema” Gisele Bundchen, have sold more than 100 million pairs since 2001.

Gisele Bundchen is married to New England patriot football star Tom Brady.

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Amy Adams is definitely one of Hollywood’s “Up and Coming Stars.” Amy Lou Adams  was born on August 20, 1974 and is a top American actress.  She now lives a luxury lifestyle as a reward for her hard work and on-screen movie acting success.

Amy Adams is best known for playing as her Academy Award-nominated role in “Junebug” and her Golden Globe Award-nominated role in “Enchanted”.

The Hollywood future looks very bright for Amy Adams. Adams will appear in “Julie & Julia” with Academy Award actress Meryl Streep, which is set to be released in 2009, as a frustrated temp secretary Julie Powell.

The beautiful and talented Adams will next portray Amelia Earhart in “Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian” and will then co-star with Mark Ruffalo, in the upcoming movie “Greenburg”.

Sounds like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have decided to purchase a luxurious $40 million home in the picturesque hills of Valpolicella, Italy.

According to Sky Italy magazine, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were initially looking for an Italian villa in the $10 million price range.

But after seeing the stunning $40 million Italian villa, Pitt and Jolie decided to purchase the luxury vacation home.

The amazing home is about 18,000 square foot.

In a N.Y. Daily News article, they state that the home “features 15 bedrooms, a home cinema, two swimming pools, a gym, and several jacuzzis.”

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What hasn’t been said about attractive Lindsay Lohan. Lohan is a troubled actress that seems to keep in the limelight by acting bad.  The sad truth is that Lindsay Lohan hasn’t even starred in a mainstream movie for many years.

Child actress Lindsay Lohan was already an experienced performer before she made her feature Hollywood movie debut in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.

Iconic Lindsay Lohan has had a tough road, been arrested for drug possession and DUI. Lindsay has even spent time in a rehab center.

The hit movie Mean Girls debuted at number one and was a turning point for Lindsay Lohan. The attention on the then-16-year-old Lohan changed almost overnight.  Lohan quickly became a front-page gossip tabloid fixture. There was non-stop interest about speculation on her body, her nightclubbing, her string of high-profile boyfriends, her incarcerated father, and her feuds with a variety of other young female celebrities became inescapable.

Just when things looked bad for Lohan, Lindsay got her life somewhat back in track back in 2008.   First she went down the path of a lesbian and begin dating sexy British DJ Samantha Ronson.

This relationship plus her dating several men over the next year led Lohan to front page news as a celebrity gossip photographer’s dream come true.

Unfortunately, the couple called it quits in the spring of 2009. Lohan reportedly took the news very badly, turning back to guys, as well as alcohol and drugs.