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Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley have shown their appreciation to U.S. troops deployed in the Middle East – by inviting dozens of military families to the filming of an upcoming episode of “Hannah Montana.” The “Achy Breaky Heart” hit-maker flew out to visit soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan in December, and was so moved by meeting the men and women on the front line, he decided to give them something back

Music mogul Simon Cowell has been left devastated after a critically ill child he attempted to save passed away. The American Idol judge vowed to help 23-month-old Sophie Atay, who was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer known as neuroblastoma, after he became aware of her plight when he signed up as a patron of Children Hospices U.K, a charity which helps sick kids. He donated his own cash to help raise $800,000 to send Sophie to New York to receive specialist treatment.

Matt Damon’s children are unaware their dad is a famous movie star – because they’re so used to seeing themselves on screen as a result of new technology.

New York (AP) – Former “Dancing With the Stars” winner Brooke Burke will be Tom Bergeron’s new partner when the series starts again later month. She’ll replace Samantha Harris as co-host. Bergeron made the announcement Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” As a contestant, Burke won during the season that ended in November 2008

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Iraq War drama “The Hurt Locker” won best picture and five other prizes Sunday at the Academy Awards, its haul including best director for Kathryn Bigelow. Bigelow is the first woman in the 82-year history of the Oscars to earn Hollywood’s top prize for filmmakers

Former Guns N’ Roses rocker Slash is showing his softer side by teaming up with Nickelodeon to design a Dora The Explorer backpack for charity.

It’s sad when most Americans are struggling to get by in the recession while certain celebrities are busy buying yachts, $1,000 handbags and other frivolous things to show off their wealth. Stars are earning more money than ever before, and they aren’t afraid to spend it.

Throughout the Olympics, NBC has been heavily promoting their new show ” Parenthood ,” which airs its first episode on March 2 at 10/9c. This premiere marks a return to form for the network (filling holes left by the Jay Leno mess) and the return of several familiar faces to primetime. “Parenthood,” based on the 1989 movie of the same name, is an hour-long dramedy featuring an ensemble cast led by Peter Krause of ” Six Feet Under ” and to a lesser extent ” Dirty Sexy Money ” fame and Lauren Graham in her first regular TV role since ” Gilmore Girls ” ended its seven year run in 2007.

A representative for a children’s charity has come to the defense of John Mayer following his controversial Playboy magazine interview, describing the rocker as a “kind, caring and compassionate” person. The singer has come under fire for comments made in the March issue of the men’s magazine, in which he used the ‘N’ word when talking about his African-American fanbase and revealed lurid details about his sex life with ex-girlfriend Jessica Simpson.