Celebrity Circuit

Dianna Agron Apologizes for "Glee" GQ Photos

From left, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele are shown on the cover of GQ magazine's November 2010 issue.

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NEW YORK (CBS) "Glee" actress Dianna Agron has taken to her blog to pen a lengthy response to the controversy surrounding the racy photo shoot she and co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith did for GQ magazine's November issue.

Pictures: "Glee" Stars in GQ

The 24-year-old apologized to anyone who may have been offended by the photos, writing, "In the land of Madonna, Britney, Miley, Gossip Girl, other public figures and shows that have pushed the envelope and challenged the levels of comfort in their viewers and fans...we are not the first. Now, in perpetuating the type of images that evoke these kind of emotions, I am sorry."

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Kim Kardashian Turns 30 in New York

Kim Kardashian at Tao Nightclub on Oct. 15, 2010 in Las Vegas. (Jacob Andrzejczak/Getty Images)

NEW YORK (CBS) With two birthday celebrations already under her belt, Kim Kardashian is officially saying goodbye to her 20s.

The reality star, who recently posed nude for W Magazine's Nov. 2010 Art Issue, has turned the big 3-0 today.

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PICTURES: Kim's Sexiest TwitPics
PICTURES: Kim's Birthday Surprises

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Beyonce's Mother Denies Pregnancy Rumor

Tina Knowles, left, and Beyonce Knowles attend the unveiling of the Beyonce Cosmetology Center on March 5, 2010, in New York.

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NEW YORK (CBS) Tina Knowles is setting the record straight: daughter Beyonce isn't pregnant - at least, not yet.

After the rumor mill circulated again Wednesday that the singer and rapper husband Jay-Z were expecting, Knowles spoke to Ellen DeGeneres to clear things up.

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Pictures: Jay-Z
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Tyler Perry Opens Up About Traumatic Childhood

Director Tyler Perry attends the special screening of "Why Did I Get Married Too?" at the School of Visual Arts Theater on March 22, 2010, in New York.

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NEW YORK (CBS) Tyler Perry has produced more than 20 plays, movies and TV shows throughout his career, but his personal life may be the most inspiring of his stories.

Perry opened up about his abusive childhood during an appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Wednesday.

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Jim Toth, Reese Witherspoon Dating, But Not Engaged

Actress Reese Witherspoon arrives at The Livestrong Foundation's "Art Mere Art Pere Night" at Smashbox Studios on Sept. 23, 2010, in Hollywood, Calif.

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NEW YORK (CBS) Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and talent agent Jim Toth, who have been dating since January, are not ready to tie the knot, as many Internet blogs have reported.

A rep for the 34-year-old divorced mom of two has told People magazine that the actress and Toth are not engaged.

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"America's Next Top Model:" Fashion Icon's Get the Spotlight

Liz from "America's Top Model" (CW)

NEW YORK (CBS) It was a night of high fashion on Wednesday night's episode of "America's Top Model."

At the photo shoot, the eight remaining girls had to leave their comfort zones behind as the assignment required them to portray an iconic fashion designer for famed Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini, who was also this week's guest judge.

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Vanessa Williams Penthouse Photos: Magazine's Most Infamous Spread

Vanessa Williams at the "Sex and the City 2" premiere on May 24, 2010 in New York City. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

NEW YORK (CBS)  Penthouse magazine publisher  Bob Guccione, who died  Tuesday in Texas, put the  magazine  squarely in the center of many controversies during his publishing career.

Among the most famous was the 1984  issue which included nude photos of Vanessa Williams during her reign as the first black Miss America.  She was forced to give  up her crown in the fuor that followed its publication.

PICTURES: Vanessa Williams
PICTURES: Tarnished Tiaras
PICTURES: Bob Guccione 1930-2010

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Juan Williams Fired by NPR Over Muslim Comments

NPR news analyst Juan Williams is shown in this undated photo.

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WASHINGTON (CBS/AP) Juan Williams has been fired by National Public Radio because of comments he made about Muslims on the Fox News Channel.

NPR reported the dismissal of its longtime news analyst on its website. It said Williams appeared on the on Monday and told host Bill O'Reilly that he gets worried and nervous when he sees people dressed in Muslim-style clothes on airplanes.

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"Survivor: Nicaragua:" Who is the Grand Master?

The cast of Survivor: Nicaragua. (Monty Brinton/CBS)

NEW YORK (CBS) Who is the Grand Master? That was the question of the night Wednesday when two contestants - one from each tribe - were kicked off "Survivor: Nicaragua."

Marty laid claim to the title when he told gullible Fabio that he was a grand master in chess (not true) with an Argentine mentor (who was actually a tennis player). But Brenda's actions indicate the title may be rightfully hers.

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Eva Longoria Parker Hurt in Traffic Accident

Eva Longoria Parker at the Padres Contra El Cancer's 25th Annual Gala on Sept. 23, 2010 in Hollywood, Calif. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) Actress Eva Longoria Parker suffered only minor injuries  after being involved in a minor car accident Wednesday evening in Hollywood.

PICTURES: Eva Longoria Parker

The "Desperate Housewives" star was driving eastbound on Hollywood Boulevard at about 7:30 p.m. when another car made a left turn into a parking lot and hit Longoria Parker's car.

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"Glee" GQ Photos Surprise Katie Couric

From left, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele are shown on the cover of GQ magazine's November 2010 issue.

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NEW YORK (CBS) "CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric is a self-admitted "Gleek" - but says she's surprised by a recent racy photo shoot featuring some of the "Glee" stars.

The November issue of GQ features actresses Lea Michele and Dianna Agron posing in their underwear, licking lollipops and striking sexy poses.

Pictures: "Glee" Stars in GQ

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett Not Splitting, Source Says

TV personality Kendra Wilkinson and husband NFL player Hank Baskett arrive at the 2010 ESPY Awards on July 14, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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NEW YORK (CBS) Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett aren't splitting anytime soon.

Amid rumors that Wilkinson was moving to Los Angeles with her son - and without her husband, a source confirmed to People magazine that the reality star will indeed be splitting her time between L.A. and Minnesota, where Baskett plays for the Vikings, but only because of work.

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Katy Perry, Russell Brand Arrive in India for Wedding

British actor-comedian Russell Brand, left, walks with his fiancee Katy Perry, her face covered with coat, after their arrival at the airport in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.

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NEW YORK (CBS) Wedding bells may soon be chiming for Katy Perry and Russell Brand.

The couple landed in Jaipur, India, on Wednesday ahead of what is expected to be their wedding weekend.

Pictures: Katy Perry and Russell Brand
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British Military Up In Arms Over Prince's Kidnap Movie

Prince Harry, photographed here on July 14, 2010, is the subject of a fictional kidnapping plot to be shown on British TV. (BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

LONDON (CBS) British military and entertainment agencies are locked in battle over a TV movie about the fictional kidnapping of Britain's Prince Harry.

The movie, "The Taking of Prince Harry," is set to air tonight on Channel 4.

Pictures: Prince Harry in Afghanistan
Pictures: Prince Harry in Lesotho
Pictures: Prince Harry in New York

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Leon Russell and Elton John Launch Tour

Leon Russell, left, is greeted by Elton John as he takes the stage before performing at the Beacon Theater Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in New York.

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NEW YORK (CBS) Elton John and Leon Russell are taking their show on the road.

The music icons are set to perform a number of concerts together to showcase "Union," their album of duets, which hit stores Tuesday.

Russell and John kicked off the live shows with a performance at New York's Beacon Theatre on Tuesday night.

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