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Katy Perry to Play Marilyn Monroe on Broadway?

My Week With Marilyn just hit theaters, but producers of the Michelle Williams vehicle are already thinking about their next move for the late blond bombshell: They want to take it to Broadway, with Katy Perry as the lead! Producer Harvey Weinstein tells E! he wants to develop a Broadway musical based on the movie, which stars Michelle Williams as Monroe (see trailer below). My Week With Marilyn Trailer “If the movie works, I would try to make a musical and go to [ Katy Perry ] first. I think she can play Marilyn on the Broadway stage… I think she would be amazing.” Why? For one, Perry has become a cheerleader of sorts for the flick. A remix of her hit “The One That Got Away” is being used in a new trailer for My Week With Marilyn . She’s also got one heck of a musical following. “Katy posted about it on Twitter and Facebook and the next thing you know 250,000 people have downloaded the trailer in an hour,” Weinstein said. Perry also did a recreation of Monroe for a video for “Teenage Dream” that was used for a 90-second commercial for German TV show Star Force . What do you think? Could she pull it off?!

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Nicki Minaj Named Billboard Rising Star of 2011

Becoming one of the biggest names in rap/hip-hop/pop, Nicki Minaj is having one heck of a year. With this new honor from Billboard, it’s going to get even bigger. She is slated to receive the honor of Rising Star of 2011 at Billboard’s “Women in Music” event on December 2 in New York City. She will no doubt look ridiculous. Minaj said she was “deeply honored to be recognized by Billboard ” and that she and her fans”mighty long way” but are not close to where “God will take us.” A classic moment in a year full of them for Nicki Minaj . With her talent and style, the rapper/singer has emerged as one of music’s most popular entertainers since releasing her debut album Pink Friday late last year. Her hits include “Super Bass” and “Moment 4 Life,” and she’s collaborated with many other big names. She’ll have one of her biggest fans on hand next Friday: Taylor Swift will be honored as Woman of the Year. Anyone surprised?

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Nicki Minaj Named Billboard Rising Star of 2011

Jennifer Hudson Explains: David Otunga Saved My Life

Jennifer Hudson has kept mostly quiet about the tragic shootings that took the lives of her mother, nephew and her brother in 2008. But the singer reveals a fascinating nugget in the latest issue of Ebony : she was very close being in the same house as them when the incident took place. Turns out, fiance David Otunga called Hudson to come down and spend time with him in Florida prior to the day in question. “I flew out to see him; that’s why I’m still here,” Jennifer says. “I’ve never said that before, and I can’t believe I just said that now. But I didn’t know. He was just like, ‘I’m going to this wrestling thing, and it’s in Tampa. I’m going out there now, so you can come out there and see me versus going home.'” Otunga is the father of Hudson’s two-year old son. Regarding the deaths of her relatives, this Oscar winner says the entire event remains a “surreal blur.” That’s certainly understandable.

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Britney Spears Asks You For Black Friday Shopping Ideas

The holiday shopping season officially kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Even Britney Spears is not immune from feeling the retail pressure. On Wednesday, the pop star Tweeted to her fans, asking what she should buy for her loved ones … specifically her mom Lynne. Britney wrote: “Since I’m on tour, I’m gonna do my Holiday shopping online this year..but I need ur help picking out gifts. Let’s start w/ mom! Any ideas?” Hilariously, her Twitter following (currently 11.2 million and rising by the day), responded. “GET YOUR MOM A CUSTOMIZED SLAVE 4 U OUTFIT,” one Tweeted . “She would look so hot!” Spears replied. “She would definitely look fierce :)” The soon-to-be 30-year-old also LOLed at this suggestion: “Give her a picture of you as Mrs. Claus, Jason as Santa and Sean and Jayden as little elves!” And she liked a sweet, simple idea from a follower who said: “I think you should get a scrap book made for her! That way you can have it hand made!” Brit eventually settled on the hairstyling tool EZ Curler for her mom. Not as fun as these other ideas, but probably more useful as a stocking stuffer.

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Justin Bieber & Boyz II Men Release Music Video for "Fa La La"

On the day before Thanksgiving, let’s all show our gratitude for Justin Bieber. The singer has provided us with a slew of fun content today, referring to Mariah Yeater as a “weasel” during an interview with David Letterman and also gracing The Today Show stage with Usher . Now, the iconic artist has released the official music video for “Fa La La” alongside Boyz II Men. It kicks off with JB singing all alone on a rooftop, black-and-white style, before members of this talented boy band join in and it turns into a quasi sing-off. Sit back and enjoy the fun right here and now: Justin Bieber and Boyz II Men – Fa La La (Official Video)

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Thanksgiving Memories: Sarah Palin Pardons Turkey … Others Not So Lucky

President Barack Obama pardoned a turkey named Liberty at the White House today. But, as you know, most birds are not so lucky, even when politicians are nearby. Just a few years back, in fact, one committed a major party fowl. In this classic video from Thanksgiving 2008, then-Governor Pain pardoned a turkey and gave an interview with a local news station … during which things went awry. Watch what happens in the background in the clip below: Sarah Palin Pardons Turkey, Others Die

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Thanksgiving Memories: Sarah Palin Pardons Turkey … Others Not So Lucky