Morning News Roundup 05/08/09

Check out this morning’s headlines…

10:46, Wednesday, 5 August 2009

The nominees for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced and it’s all about Beyonce and Lady GaGa who have nine nods each. Britney is hot on their kitten heels with seven.

R-Patz Named Fittest Man in the World

Robert Pattinson has been named fittest male of the species, in a Glamour magazine poll. He beat off Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Becks and even Dane Bowers.

Madge and Beyonce for Jacko Tribute Album?

Stars are lining up for a Michael Jackson tribute album. The likes of Madonna, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder and Usher are all tipped to cover MJ classics on the record. Oh and Robbie Williams.

Abdul Says Bye to Idol

Paula Abdul has decided not to return to the next series of American Idol. Simon Cowell’s sidekick munchkin hinted on her Twitter page that salary negations didn’t go well.

Snoop Dogg Millionaire

Snoop Dogg is to appear on the tenth anniversary edition of Who Wants to be a Millionaire in the US. Katy Perry will try her luck in the chair of dreams too.

Rihanna to Skip Brown Sentencing

Rihanna will not be attending Chris Brown’s sentencing this afternoon (August 5) for his attack on her earlier this year. The pair were spotted “canoodling” last weekend.

Penelope Cruz Preggers?

Rumours are doing the baby-rounds that Penelope Cruz is pregnant with her first child. The Spanish fox is carrying the seed of her boyfriend Javier Bardem, say reports.

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