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Angelina Jolie on Nightline: About That Whole Marrying Brad Pitt Thing …

Angelina Jolie is making the media rounds for her directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey , but the mom of six tackles difficult subjects in real life as well as on film. The actress, 36, and her partner Brad Pitt, 47, are trying to balance their busy careers with raising Maddox, 10, Pax, 8, Zahara, 6, Shiloh, 5 and Knox and Vivienne, 3. Like us, the brood is getting more curious about their marital status by the year … When Nightline asked if she has plans to marry Brad. Her response: “The kids asked me the other day and I asked if it was just because they wanted to have a big cake.” “They see movies that have the people getting married… you know, the happily ever after. Shrek and Fiona are married … We have explained that our commitment when we decided to start a family was the greatest commitment you could possibly have.” “Once you have six children, you’re … you’re committed.” True, in a sense. The couple has offered a number of different explanations for not tying the knot over the years, and despite celebrity gossip reports every few months suggesting a secret wedding is in the works … none is in the works. Angelina’s full Nightline interview airs tonight at 11:35 p.m.

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Angelina Jolie on Nightline: About That Whole Marrying Brad Pitt Thing …

Celebrity of the Year Finalist #9: Jennifer Lopez

It’s that time of the year again. With 2011 drawing to a close, THG is here to present our 5th annual Celebrity of the Year Award. Before we arrive at the top spot, however, we’re counting down from number-10, honoring those that delivered the best scandals, most raunchy sex tapes and most ridiculous shenanigans of the past 12 months. The rankings kicked off last week with everyone’s favorite trainwreck, Lindsay Lohan . Now, it’s on to number-9 and the bootylicious artist who returned to national consciousness after years out of the spotlight… Jennifer Lopez ! J. Lo was named a new American Idol judge in late 2010 and didn’t waste any time using TV’s top-rated show to get her wayward career back on track. She released a new single as soon as season 10 premiered; she quickly established herself as a panelist who, like Paula Abdul, grew emotionally-invested in contestants – remember this crying clip ? – but, unlike Paula Abdul, was not insane. Lopez offered sharp commentary and critiques without the snark of Simon or the repetitiveness of Randy. She also took full advantage of high-definition televisions to remind the world: I AM GORGEOUS. After rising to prominence once again via Idol , Jennifer took a couple of strategic steps to ensure she’d remain in the headlines even after season 10 concluded: She dragged out contract negotiations . She was involved in a potential sex tape scandal . Even Kris Jenner had to be impressed by these savvy moves. Then, July hit – and J. Lo morphed back into a tabloid favorite due to her divorce from Marc Anthony. How was she dealing with the split? Did Anthony really cheat on her with a stewardess? With Jada Pinkett Smith ?!? The chatter kept coming, but Lopez remained mostly quiet, staying above it all in interviews and simply saying she still believed in love. Has she found it now with 24-year old backup dancer Casper Smart ? Probably not. But these two appear to be having a good time and, after the year we just described, can you blame Lopez for wanting to have some naked fun with a guy nearly half her age? Neither can we. We’ve missed Jennifer Lopez, we’re glad 2011 brought her back into our lives and, like Pitbull in the image above, we’re anxious to stand back and watch to see what 2012 brings for this beauty.

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Celebrity of the Year Finalist #9: Jennifer Lopez

Amanda Knox Book Deal in the Works

The Amanda Knox story is coming to bookshelves near you. According to reports, she’s signed with a powerful literary agent in D.C., Robert Barnett, who has brokered book deals for some of the biggest names imaginable. Think Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin. Barnett taking her on means there’s likely plenty of interest . Amanda’s Italian ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito , who was also convicted and then exonerated in the murder of Meredith Kercher, has signed with his own agent. Sharlene Martin, famous for brokering deals for several New York Times bestsellers, will head the efforts to find a deal for Raffaele, who broke up with Knox recently. Knox has kept a relatively low profile since being freed from an Italian jail, though she did step out as a cat burglar for Halloween, which drew some harsh criticism. Kercher was murdered by a home invader after all. Not tactful, A.

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Amanda Knox Book Deal in the Works