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'Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled The World' Book Removed From Amazon Over Libelous Allegations

Looks like Robert Hoffman, author of "Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled The World," won't be a New York Times Bestselling author just yet. Two high-powered law firms got the controversial book about the "Jon and Kate Plus 8" reality star removed from Amazon.com.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Casting: E.L. James Responds To Ryan Gosling Buzz

The film adaptation of the E.L. James sexy novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" continues to create buzz over who will ultimately be given the role of billionaire Christian Grey. "Gangster Squad's" Ryan Gosling is currently one of the names being voiced as a fan favorite. To add to fuel to the racy fire, the husband of the author seemingly slipped that the A-list actor is a preference for the edgy part.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Affair: Son with Housekeeper 'Started Looking Like Me'

Arnold Schwarzenegger's life began to unravel when he realized he had another child -- and it wasn't with his then wife Maria Shriver.

Justin Bieber Sick On Stage, Carries on Singing

No performer is perfect, and Justin Bieber is no exception. The 18-year-old heartthrob grew sick while performing in Glendale, Arizona on Sept. 29. Bieber turned his back to the audience while singing "Out of Town Girl," hunched over, puked and ran off the stage.

Rushdie Says Writers Losing Influence in West

Salman Rushdie believes literature has lost much of its influence in the West, and movie stars like George Clooney and Angelina Jolie have taken the place of Susan Sontag and Norman Mailer when it comes to addressing the big issues.

Schwarzenegger Calls Affair with Housekeeper 'Stupidiest Thing'

Arnold Schwarzenegger, talking about his affair with a family housekeeper for the first time in a television interview, said it was "the stupidest thing" he did in his marriage to Maria Shriver and said it "inflicted tremendous pain" on his family.

Ann Coulter on 'The View': Whoopi Goldberg Says 'Tell Me How Much You Know About Being Black' (VIDEOS)

Ann Coulter decided it was a good idea to go on "The View," but not even Republican Elisabeth Hasselbeck backed her up. The conservative commentator and author went on the show to promote her new book, "Mugged: Racial Demagoguery from the Seventies to Obama," and to give the hosts a history lesson, or at least, her version of history.

Teresa Giudice's Interview with Anderson Cooper: Host Apologizes For Being 'Rude' [VIDEOS]

Teresa Giudice appeared on Anderson Cooper's talk show on Sept. 26, but returned the following day because the host felt he gave her an unfair interview.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Casting: Ryan Gosling Trailer Has Fans Buzzing [VIDEO]

The film adaptation of the E.L. James racy read "Fifty Shades of Grey" continues to create buzz over who will ultimately be given the part of billionaire Christian Grey. Gangster Squad's Ryan Gosling has been one of the names favored by fans for obvious reasons.