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Oprah Half-Sister to Tabloids: No Thanks!

We’re not entirely sure if Oprah Winfrey being united with her half-sister really qualifies as the ” miracle of miracles ,” as the talk show host hyped over the weekend. But there is something truly remarkable about the discovery made by Oprah just prior to Thanksgiving: Patricia, the woman who spent years tracking down her birth mother and who learned in 2007 that she was related to one of the richest people on the planet, had multiple opportunities to sell this story to the tabloids. She refused. Oprah Winfrey, Half-Sister “All Patricia wanted was the truth,” an insider tells Pop Eater “She wasn’t interested in selling her story, even for a million dollars. She just wanted to know who she was, where she came from and if she had any brothers or sisters. She had no idea when she started this search she would end up being Oprah Winfrey’s half-sister.” Sources say the “starting point” for an interview with Patricia would be one million dollars. But the woman who, appropriately, first met Oprah on Thanksgiving Day, is showing no signs that she’s interested. Concludes this insider: “No one knows what the future holds for the family. Patricia doesn’t want a dime from Oprah and certainly wasn’t going to take money from a tabloid whose offers are now pouring in.

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Chord Overstreet and Naya Rivera Hooked Up, Witness Confirms

Note to Chord Overstreet: be careful with your car . Over the weekend, sources confirm to E! News that Chord Overstreet got very cozy with the birthday girl at Naya Rivera’s party at the Bank nightclub in Las Vegas. “They hooked up,” an onlooker said of the Glee co-stars. “Who knows where it will go.” Rivera had previously been linked to another Glee actor, Mark Salling, who is also tight with Overstreet. “She knew what she was doing, trying to make [Mark] jealous,” says the insider. “Funny thing is, he really couldn’t care less.” Man. Forget tuning in to Fox on Tuesday nights at 8. We can just follow these stars around for juicy gossip and interesting relationship news.

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Jersey Shore Season 4: Confirmed! In Italy!

It’s official. Jersey Shore is running it back for a fourth season and this time, the gang will take their act across the Atlantic to the motherland of Italy. Well, it’s the motherland for Vinny Guadagnino , the only authentic Italian in the bunch. The rest of the self-proclaimed guidos/ettes are kind of posers. In any case, it’s so on in Italy, where some of Vinny’s relatives are even hosting the Jersey Shore crew for an authentic dinner, Guadagnino style. Uncle Nino had better be there. Just saying. MOLTO BUONA : New Jersey’s finest are heading overseas! MTV confirmed this report , and is already scouting locations in Italy, similar to the way they did it in Miami for Season 2, to find the right locales. Two months ago, Shore executives began working on getting visas for the cast and crew. No word if Snooki’s arrest record will prohibit her entry. Of course, it’s all contingent on whether the Italian government lets them in, which hopefully they will. They can also consider keeping them. Just saying. It’s a thought.

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50 Cent Denies Dating Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler may have Tweeted a photo of herself in bed with 50 Cent , but the two are definitely not a couple, according to the rapper-turned-actor. When Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos asked 50 to set the dating rumors straight at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, he did just that. And he said the two are not involved romantically. “No, you could’ve asked Chelsea,” he said . “She made that visible for everyone to know.” Probed again by Maria, who mentioned the late night host and the rapper’s closeness of late, Mr. Cent laughed and said, “We’re just good friends.” So why has Chelsea been talking about the star so much lately? “‘Cause we’re friends,” 50 said. “That would be a good reason to talk about me.” Makes sense. But where’s the fun in that logic.

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Kristen Stewart As A ‘Breaking Dawn’ Vampire ‘Scared Me,’ Elizabeth Reaser Says

‘Twilight’ co-star tells MTV News, ‘I thought, ‘This might not end well. She’s looking pretty pissed right now.’ ‘ By Terri Schwartz Elizabeth Reaser Photo: MTV News PARK CITY, Utah — Ever since Kristen Stewart spilled the beans at the that she had been filming “Breaking Dawn” as a vampire that day, it’s all we can think about when we get the chance to talk to one of her “Twilight Saga” co-stars. Elizabeth Reaser, who plays Esme Cullen in the film franchise, teased at the Sundance Film Festival this week that there have been some crazy vampire scenes on set recently. “There’s been some really cool stuff in the Cullen house with Bella,” Reaser revealed to MTV News. “There’s been some interesting transformations happening.” Sounds to us like director Bill Condon has been filming the famous “Breaking Dawn” birthing scene, and that Reaser got a chance to see Bella’s transformation into a vampire. already shared that the birthing scene will be shown from Bella’s perspective to keep with the film’s PG-13 rating , but as Reaser witnessed the whole scene unfold, what was her impression of Stewart’s transformation? “She scared me a little bit on Thursday, I’ll be honest with you,” Reaser said. “Because when vampires are newborns, they’re stronger than any other vampires, so for a second there I thought, ‘This might not end well. She’s looking pretty pissed right now.’ It was great.” Reaser’s praise of Stewart’s performance as vampire Bella matches with what co-stars Robert Pattinson and Peter Facinelli had to say about it at the Golden Globes. Pattinson told MTV News it felt like Stewart “wanted to do it the entire time.” “It’s really funny, it’s like a completely different environment on set when she’s a vampire and when she’s not,” he said. “I think she’s going to do it really well.” In the books, Bella becomes much more confident after transforming into a vampire, so it’s fitting that Stewart is coming into her own with the role. Facinelli jokingly credited vampire contact lenses as the real reason Stewart is doing so much better. “She’s doing really well. She looks fantastic,” Facinelli raved. “For some reason, once they put those contact lenses in, you look very statuesque.” Check out everything we’ve got on “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 2011 Sundance Film Festival

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Tobey Maguire Thinks New ‘Spider-Man’ Suit Is ‘Cool’

‘I’m excited to see it in action,’ the ex-‘Spider-Man’ star says about the outfit Andrew Garfield will wear in the upcoming prequel. By Terri Schwartz Tobey Maguire Photo: George Pimentel/ Getty Images PARK CITY, Utah — Ever since Andrew Garfield was announced to star as Spider-Man in Marc Webb’s big-screen reboot of the Marvel superhero franchise, all eyes have been turned to Tobey Maguire to see what his response would be. It’s not so much that Garfield replaced Maguire as Peter Parker as that Sony, who produces the films, decided that the series would be better served if it followed the teenage version of Parker through his transition — you know, to tap into the “Twilight” teen audience. And thus, the yet-untitled “Spider-Man” prequel was born. But there never has been any hard feelings between the two Spideys, at least publicly. The first picture of Garfield as Spider-Man hit the Internet on January 13, and it showed a different take on the famed suit than the one Maguire donned in the three Sam Raimi films. MTV recently caught up with Maguire at the Sundance Film Festival, and the former “Spider-Man” star said he has seen the new suit and liked what he saw. “I thought it looked cool,” revealed Maguire. “I mean, I think they did a great job with the design of it, and I’m excited to see it in action.” It’s not the first time Maguire has voiced his approval of the “Spider-Man” prequel . During a December interview with BBC News, Garfield admitted that Maguire had reached out to him to congratulate him on the role and give him his backing. “He sent me a lovely message through a mutual friend,” said Garfield. “He gave me his support, and it meant a great deal, of course, because part of the reason I love and have continued to love this character was because of his portrayal. To step into those shoes is no mean feat. It was generous of him to reach out and say something, so I’m thankful.” The “Spider-Man” prequel is filming right now, and is set to be released on July 3, 2012. Check out everything we’ve got on “Spider-Man.” For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 2011 Sundance Film Festival Related Photos Spider-Man Movie Costumes: From Tobey Maguire To Andrew Garfield ‘Spider-Man’ (2012)

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Liam Hemsworth Interested In Playing Peeta In ‘Hunger Games’

‘I read the script. It’s a really, really cool story,’ actor tells MTV News at Sundance. By Aly Semigran Liam Hemsworth Photo: MTV News Not since the adaptations of the “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” sagas has there been as much buzz surrounding the casting of a beloved book headed for the big screen as there is right now for “The Hunger Games.” While most of the talk has been around who will play the story’s heroine, Katniss ( Hailee Steinfeld , Chloe Moretz and Elle Fanning are just a few of the actresses rumored to be vying for the part), many fans are wondering who will be cast as Katniss’ Hunger Games partner (and possible love interest) Peeta. MTV News caught up with Liam Hemsworth at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday (January 22), and it turns out the actor hasn’t just had his name thrown in the ring for consideration: He’s already read the script. “I read the script,” said the 21-year-old star, who was in Park City to go snowboarding with his older brother, actor Chris Hemsworth. “It’s a really, really cool story.” The actor, known to many as Miley Cyrus’ ex-boyfriend , expressed interest in the film, adding, “I love action … gritty kinda stuff like that.” For fans worried that the PG-13 adaptation will tone down the action in the book, Hemsworth said, “It’s super-dark. It’s all young kids in these Hunger Games, which are crazy, insane things.” Hemsworth, who described the project as “definitely something different,” says he could “possibly” see himself taking on the role of Peeta. While he hasn’t yet met or auditioned for the film’s director, Gary Ross, he told MTV, “I mean, it’s pretty early right now. … But, yeah, I’m sure I’ll meet [him] on it soon.” For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com . Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: 2011 Sundance Film Festival Related Photos Chris and Liam Hemsworth At The 2011 Sundance Film Festival Celebrities Hit The Ground At The 2011 Sundance Film Festival

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New Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Pics: Is Jack Sparrow Draggier Than Ever?

These days, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise feels less like a magnificent Disney attraction and more like a poorly themed miniature golf course in a Midwest suburb. At World’s End was the grim eighteenth green where we lost our patience for good. And yet, avast: The new pics of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides exhume the drag queen shenanigans we loved about the first film. There’s Ian McShane putting the “Merrol Flynn” flair in Blackbeard. Enjoy the preview now, as the actual film will feel probably like endless dinner theater. (Sorry, Geoffrey Rush.)

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The Sundance Film Festival in Pictures: Day 1

What’s the next best thing to being at the Sundance Film Festival? Eww! No, not that. It’s actually following the Sundance Film Festival at Movieline — your eyes and ears in Park City. And, for the next week, anyway, your indefatigable, photo-trawling friend on the other side of the computer screen. Have a look at some of what’s been shakin’ so far at Sundance, and drop back by in the days ahead to find out what’s next.

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Get ‘Em While They’re Hot: Red State Tickets, Finished Film Available for Auction

The Sundance Film Festival is off and running, but the major fireworks won’t start until the weekend. Well, major if you’re a horror geek who just so happens to love Kevin Smith and has a few million dollars lying around to purchase his newest film, Red State .

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