Hugh Hefner Regained Control of His Playboy Business Empire

Hugh Hefner Regained Control of His Playboy Business Empire

Hugh Hefner has regained control of his Playboy business empire in a massive multi-million dollar deal with shareholders. The publishing mogul, who set up the company more than 50 years ago, has been involved in months of negotiations to regain a majority stake in the firm.

The 84 year old has now reportedly offered up $207 million to take increased shares in Playboy, according to TMZ.com. The Playboy Enterprises encompasses the monthly magazine, Playboy-branded TV and radio shows, casinos and merchandising.

"With the completion of this transaction, Playboy will come full circle, returning to its roots as a private company," Hefner said. "The brand resonates today as clearly as at any time in its 57-year history. I believe this agreement will give us the resources and flexibility to return Playboy to its unique position and to further expand our business around the world."

 

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Revived The Investigation into The Murder of Rap Legend Notorious B.I.G.

Revived The Investigation into The Murder of Rap Legend Notorious B.I.G.

Police in California have reportedly revived the investigation into the murder of rap legend Notorious B.I.G., 13 years after he was gunned down in Los Angeles. The hip-hop star, real name Christopher Wallace, was shot dead in L.A. in March, 1997. An investigation was launched immediately after the fatal shooting but the matter remains unsolved.

Various conspiracy theories have linked his death to the East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry involving former Death Row Records mogul Marion Suge Knight and his top artist Tupac Shakur, who was shot and killed less than a year before Biggie's death.

Officers at the Los Angeles Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are now said to be actively pursuing new leads relating to the case and working closely with the L.A. County District Attorney's Office, according to CNN.com.

A law enforcement source tells the network the probe was "reinvigorated" months ago as a result of new information.

 

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2011 People's Choice Awards Arrival

2011 People's Choice Awards Arrival

2011 People's Choice Awards has started welcoming the guests on Wednesday night, January 5 by rolling out the blue carpet. Seen among the first coming to the show were Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.

The country music singer, whose brief romance with Jake Gyllenhaal was recently reported over, came out in a loose pink dress which bares some skin. Selena, who along with The Scene is nominated for Favorite Breakout Artist, exposed her feminine side in a white one-shouldered dress.

Seemingly in the mood of party, Kim Kardashian and Miranda Cosgrove donned glittering dresses. The reality TV star opted a golden tone for her appearance that night, while the "iCarly" cutie opted a silver dress which was matched with her natural make up.

Emma Roberts, Niki Taylor, Raven Symone and Cat Deeley opted classic black outfits. Still, blonde model Niki managed to catch people's attention by baring her back despite the cold weather.

From the male camp, there were Zac Efron, Chris Colfer and Stephen Moyer who opted black and white ensembles. Shane West and Neil Patrick Harris also showed up in semi formal style, with the former tagging along a lady in black dress and the latter coming with his spouse David Burtka.

Also expected to show up at the annual prize-giving event were pregnant Natalie Portman, newlywed Katy Perry, Leighton Meester, Mila Kunis and Taylor Lautner.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 People's Choice Awards - Arrivals

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Nicole Kidman Has Opened Up about Her Views on Marriage

Nicole Kidman Has Opened Up about Her Views on Marriage

Nicole Kidman has opened up about her views on marriage in a frank new interview with actress Jennifer Anniston. The "Moulin Rouge!" beauty sat down for a candid chat with her "Just Go With It" co-star Aniston for the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine.

Kidman tells Aniston about her search for a perfect husband, and reveals she found her ideal mate when she met her partner Keith Urban back in 2005. She says, "You know how you dream as a girl; I'm one of those people. I would meet a guy, then I would imagine myself married and with kids within the first hour. (When I first met Urban) I remember thinking, 'Oh my God, if you ever gave me a man like that, I promise I would be completely devoted for the rest of my life'. Something that wild. I remembered praying after I met him that I'd meet somebody, if not him, like him."

The couple married in 2006 and are parents to a daughter, Sunday Rose.

 

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Sharon Osbourne Rejects to Admit Affair With Make-Up Artist

Sharon Osbourne Rejects to Admit Affair With Make-Up Artist

Sharon Osbourne constantly has to reassure her rocker husband Ozzy Osbourne she's not having an affair with her longtime make-up artist. The rock matriarch has used the same man to prep her for photoshoots and TV spots for years, and he's become one of her closest confidants - but she insists the relationship is purely platonic.

She says, "My husband still thinks that I'm having an affair... I would say, 'No, he has a partner, he's really not into me.'" But Sharon admits her hellraising husband is suspicious despite her incessant denials. And she even set up a meeting to introduce Ozzy to his partner in hopes to ease the tension.

She explains, "At the end I said, 'Please bring your partner, let's have a meeting with Ozzy and get this out in the open.' So he comes, he brings his partner. Ozzy's giving him the once over and he goes, 'What do you do?' He says, 'I'm an actor.' He goes, 'See! They paid you to be here! You aren't friends with him! You probably don't even know him.' They held, they kissed. (Ozzy) didn't believe it."

 

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On New Year's Day Shania Twain Wed

On New Year's Day Shania Twain Wed

Shania Twain has wed fiance Frederic Thiebaud in Puerto Rico. The couple rang in the New Year with the ceremony in Rincon on Saturday, January 1, just weeks after announcing their engagement. The pair started dating in 2009 and Twain announced the news of her engagement in a letter to fans she posted on her website last month.

She wrote, "I am excited to share some personal news with you; I'm in love! Frederic Nicolas Thiebaud has been a true gift to me as a compassionate, understanding friend and over time, an amazing love has blossomed from this precious friendship."

Few details of the nuptials are available but People.com reports 40 of the couple's closest friends and family members were present for the New Year's Day wedding.

 

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David Arquette Enters Rehab

David Arquette Enters Rehab

It seems that David Arquette wants to start 2011 as a sober man. He has checked into rehab during the holiday weekend, his representative confirms. The actor partied at Beacher's Madhouse at the Roosevelt Hotel on New Year's Eve before entering a live-in facility, TMZ reports.

While his representative says "no further information" would be released, a source reveals that David needs help with alcohol and other issues. "He is in there for drinking and depression, not hard drugs. Rehab was inevitable," says the source of the "Pushing Daisies" star who split from his wife Courteney Cox in October 2010. "He is dealing with a broken heart. He can't handle all the changes in his life. All his inner demons came out."

He reportedly took this move for the sake of his family as another source dishes, "He's trying to win Courteney back, and he turned back to drinking again out of frustration. He is doing this to show her he means it and will do anything for her and Coco. He wants his family life back. It's been so hard on him."

Previously when having an interview on Howard Stern's radio show, the 39 year old revealed that his psychologist, whom he sees once a week, believed he was having a "nervous breakdown". He additionally admitted he'd been "drinking a lot" following his failed marriage revelation.

Despite announcing their separation, David Arquette and Courteney Cox who tied the knot on June 12, 1999 have not planned to divorce yet. The couple has a daughter together, 7-year-old Coco Riley Arquette.

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Preston Lacy Has Been Charged with Marijuana Possession

Preston Lacy Has Been Charged with Marijuana Possession

"Jackass" star Preston Lacy has been charged with marijuana possession following a December arrest in Oklahoma. The daredevil, who is most often featured with Jason Acuna, aka Wee-Man, in the U.S. TV series and companion movies, was arrested on December 14 after police found him in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

According to TMZ.com, the 41 year old had marijuana and rolling papers in his possession. He was charged with two misdemeanors. If convicted Lacy could spend up to two years in prison and face $2,000 in fines.

In the crazy stunts show, Lacy is known as the guy who farts into the fart mask.

 

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Elton John Glad Be A First-time Father

Elton John Glad Be A First-time Father

Sir Elton John has spoken of his joy at becoming a first-time father, insisting the arrival of his baby son has fulfilled his longtime wish to become a parent. The 63-year-old singer and his partner David Furnish welcomed little Zachary Jackson Levon on Christmas Day via a surrogate mother.

The "Rocket Man" reveals he began making plans to start a family after the couple was denied the chance to adopt a child called Lev and his brother Artyom from the Ukraine in 2009. And he is delighted to have finally achieved the dream of becoming a dad following the birth of baby Zachary.

He tells Us Weekly, "For many years we have talked about fulfilling one of our greatest wishes by becoming parents. And now this wish has been granted to us, we feel so blessed and lucky." While Furnish insists the new arrival doesn't mean they will cut contact with the Ukrainian boys, revealing they have been working hard to help the youngsters find a loving home.

He adds, "Although Ukranian law does not permit Elton and I to adopt Lev and Artyom, we are determined to give them the best chance of living a happy and healthy life with a loving Ukranian family. The arrival of our son has done nothing but strengthen our resolve to help these two wonderful children. We are, however, constrained by Ukranian policy and legal procedure, and this is why for the past 12 months we have retained a leading Ukranian law firm to assist us in this process."

 

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Joe Francis Separates From Wife

Joe Francis Separates From Wife

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis and his wife of seven weeks have separated, according to U.S. reports. The filmmaker and producer insists the reports are "false" but friends tell UsMagazine.com that Christina McLarty has moved out of the couple's Los Angeles home.

"Things completely changed in the relationship and it just became painful," a source close to the couple says, "They are not sure if they are going to divorce yet. They're just taking some time apart."

The source added, "The rumors are true despite the rep's denial, but that's because he's hoping to reconcile with her. It's just a spat. They've turned to friends for counsel."

The couple tied the knot in November at Francis' estate in Punta Mita, Mexico. In an interview with Us, Francis said in August that his friends Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom had inspired him to marry. "Khloe and Lamar make an amazing couple. You see their energy together is real and true love," he said. "My fiancee and I are the best of friends, just like Khloe and Lamar, and the next step for us to go down the aisle is only natural!"

 

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