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Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Checks Himself Into Rehab

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST

A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys has entered rehab for the third time. Sources say he's been "out of control" recently, and it's been interfering with plans for the band's tour with New Kids On The Block.

Simon Leaves American Idol; Brad & Angie Skip Golden Globes, Jen Showdown

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:30:00 EST

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Simon Cowell confirmed today that he's leaving American Idol at the end of this season. He'll be launching the U.S. version of The X Factor and sources say he's convinced a familiar face to join him on the judges' panel.

Loose Lips

Jessica G. — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:45:00 EST

Rick and Kathy Hilton are vying for the Spears award for worst parents ever: 18-year-old Barron Hilton, Paris's little bro, got a D.U.I. this morning. • Are Dita Von Teese and Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean dating? Oddest couple ever. • Friend of Jamie Lynn Spears, Miley Cyrus says that Jamie is "really excited" to be a mom. "I think she's done the best she can," Miley told Us. Let your buddy Jamie be your cautionary whale, Hannah Montana! [TMZ, NY Post, Us] More »