ROLL CALL: Robert Pattinson Debuts Buzz Cut

RPatz Messes With His Trademark Locks Yet Again : "Twilight" fans might be in a state of mourning today following the debut of Robert Pattinson's (almost) shaved head. The actor turned up last night at the People's Choice Award to accept the award for Favorite Drama Movie for "Water for Elephants," with a new close cut. So, which Robert do you like best - shaved and smooth or grown out and messy? VOTE HERE!

Kylie Plays Nice : There doesn't appear to be any bad blood between pop star Kylie Minogue and ex-boyfriend Olivier Martinez. The Aussie singer took to Twitter on Wednesday to congratulate Olivier on his reported engagement to Halle Berry, writing, "Congrats to Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry!! #wedding" Isn't it nice to see former star couples behaving like adults? But is it even an engagement? According to TMZ, the rock Halle has been sporting is not an engagement ring. Check out more on the ongoing "are they or aren't they getting hitched" saga, HERE!

PLAY IT NOW: 2012 People’s Choice Awards: Josh Hutcherson - Will ‘The Hunger Games’ Be Bigger Than ‘Twilight’?

Rehabbed "Real Housewife" Spotted : "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kim Richards was spotted out on Wednesday night in, where else, but Beverly Hills. The reality star, who is fresh out of rehab, looked great after having dinner with sister Kathy Hilton at Mr. Chow. We're glad to see Kim back in the 90210 and looking better than ever.

People's Choice Awards Style Hits & Misses! : The stars brought out plenty of interesting style choices at Wednesday's People's Choice Awards. We loved Julianne Hough's sexy backless gown (see it HERE!), but we're not sure what "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence was thinking... was she watching "The Little Mermaid" when she picked out THIS GOWN? Check out her brave aquatic dress choice, HERE and vote - FAB OR FLUB!

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Christine Brewer debuts as ice princess (AP)

LOS ANGELES – In Puccini's "Turandot," the title character is an imperious princess whose icy heart melts when she responds to a lover's kiss — just in time for the final curtain.

Singing the role in a complete performance for the first time, soprano Christine Brewer herself took a while to warm to the challenge.

The occasion was a concert version of the opera at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by music director Gustavo Dudamel.

Brewer, a dramatic soprano with a huge voice that combines plush sound and steeliness, would seem to have all the ingredients for an ideal Turandot. Yet she was surprisingly tentative in her opening aria, "In questa reggia." in which she traces her hatred of men to the murder of a long-ago ancestor in ancient China. Her top notes were thin and uncertain, and she chopped them off prematurely. Part of the problem may have been some distortion of her powerhouse voice under the heavy miking in the outdoor arena. When she performed the same aria in concert with the New York City Opera last fall, she sounded magnificent.

Happily, matters improved significantly in the final scene (completed by Franco Alfano after Puccini's death) when she tells of shedding her first tears in the aria "Del prima pianto." Here she sang with an aching tenderness, and her laser-beam high notes were full and centered.

Even though Turandot is one of the briefest title roles in opera, Brewer alone among the principals carried a score and frequently referred to it. Should she decide to keep the role in her relatively small repertory, it will be intriguing to hear how she fares in a staged performance in an opera house.

Certainly, she could not hope for a better supporting cast. Filling in for an ailing colleague, tenor Frank Porretta was superb as Calaf, the prince who solves Turandot's three riddles and then wins her heart. He poured out a stream of rich sound all night, and his extended high note at the end of "Nessun dorma" was an impressive feat of stamina.

As Liu, the slave girl who kills herself rather than betray Calaf, soprano Hei-Kyung Hong sang with the lustrous tone and straightforward lyricism that have made her a mainstay of the Metropolitan Opera for more than a quarter-century. Bass Alexander Vinogradov sounded eloquent in his few opportunities as Calaf's father, Timur, while baritone Timothy Mix was animated and incisive as the leader of the trio of ministers Ping, Pang and Pong.

There are few operas in which the chorus plays so important a part, and the combined forces of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Children's Chorus were tremendous in a variety of roles — from the Peking populace crying out for blood, to the hushed voices of a moonlit serenade, to the ghosts of the many princes who have fallen victim to Turandot.

As for Dudamel and his orchestra, it was a treat to hear Puccini's score played with such verve and elegance. Dudamel reveled in the Orientalisms (Puccini included xylophones and Chinese gongs in his orchestration) and in the many quicksilver shifts in tempo and dynamics. The dramatic climaxes that end each act resounded with awe-inspiring power in the night air. But he also brought out some unexpectedly delicate harmonies in the strings that accompany the three ministers as they lament the pastoral lives they left behind to live at court. That scene can often seem like a tedious marking of time before Turandot's arrival, but under Dudamel's baton it became an interlude to treasure.

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Beckham baby debuts on Facebook (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) – David Beckham took to Facebook on Sunday to introduce to the world his new baby daughter, Harper Seven Beckham, the latest addition to his growing brood.

Briton Beckham posted a black-and-white photo showing Harper and her mother, Victoria Beckham, dozing away while doting Dad snapped the shot. He captioned it: "I took this picture of my two girls sleeping."

In another posted on Victoria's Twitter account, footballer Beckham, 36, cradles his newborn in his hands and poses with her, nose-to-nose. "Daddy's little girl," the mom tweeted.

Harper was born on July 10, to Beckham and former Spice Girl and fashion designer, Victoria. Their new daughter joins brothers, Brooklyn, 12 years-old, Romeo 8 and Cruz 6.

(Editing by Bob Tourtellotte)

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Kate Voegele back on "One Tree Hill," debuts album (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Billboard) – On the May 17 episode of CW's teen drama "One Tree Hill," Mia Catalano -- the character played by Kate Voegele -- returns to Tree Hill feeling refreshed after a brief sojourn to work on her music.

Voegele knew exactly how her character felt: the pop-rock singer/songwriter missed a few episodes of "One Tree Hill" this past winter to finish her third album "Gravity Happens" for ATO Records (May 17).

"It was a much-needed little sabbatical to take because music is really my first language," the 24-year-old artist said. "I've been doing it a lot longer than I've been in this acting world, and I'm so happy that I took the plunge and did it."

Since joining the show in early 2008, Voegele has juggled her musical endeavors (her last album, 2009's "A Fine Mess," has sold 120,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan) with her filming schedule.

While the dual commitment has made Voegele's day-to-day life more hectic, her role on the show has resulted in original songs like "No Good" and "Wish You Were" garnering prime placements on the long-running program.

"Heart in Chains," the first single from "Gravity Happens," will be performed by Voegele on the show's season finale -- the same day the album is released.

Meanwhile, Voegele will showcase her visual artistry in an upcoming sponsorship with Oakley sunglasses: The budding painter designed original artwork for a signature pair of shades that will hit stores this summer. Each pair will include a free download card for "Gravity Happens."

"It's all very connected," Voegele says. "Even some of my lyrics are in this design for the sunglasses. Oakley has been an amazing partner and sponsor, and I'm stoked to see come out soon."

In the meantime, Voegele will be busy unveiling "Gravity Happens," which she described as "more honest and raw." The set features sing-along tracks like "Hundred Million Dollar Soul" and "Sunshine in My Sky." She's joining Natasha Bedingfield on the latter's Less Is More summer tour, which kicks off June 5 in Northampton, Mass.

As for taking on additional acting projects aside from "Hill," Voegele says, "I never would have dreamed that we would have such a cool tie-in with a show like 'One Tree Hill.' So you kind of just take it as it comes."

(Editing by Zorianna Kit)

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Kate Voegele back on "One Tree Hill," debuts album (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Billboard) – On the May 17 episode of CW's teen drama "One Tree Hill," Mia Catalano -- the character played by Kate Voegele -- returns to Tree Hill feeling refreshed after a brief sojourn to work on her music.

Voegele knew exactly how her character felt: the pop-rock singer/songwriter missed a few episodes of "One Tree Hill" this past winter to finish her third album "Gravity Happens" for ATO Records (May 17).

"It was a much-needed little sabbatical to take because music is really my first language," the 24-year-old artist said. "I've been doing it a lot longer than I've been in this acting world, and I'm so happy that I took the plunge and did it."

Since joining the show in early 2008, Voegele has juggled her musical endeavors (her last album, 2009's "A Fine Mess," has sold 120,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan) with her filming schedule.

While the dual commitment has made Voegele's day-to-day life more hectic, her role on the show has resulted in original songs like "No Good" and "Wish You Were" garnering prime placements on the long-running program.

"Heart in Chains," the first single from "Gravity Happens," will be performed by Voegele on the show's season finale -- the same day the album is released.

Meanwhile, Voegele will showcase her visual artistry in an upcoming sponsorship with Oakley sunglasses: The budding painter designed original artwork for a signature pair of shades that will hit stores this summer. Each pair will include a free download card for "Gravity Happens."

"It's all very connected," Voegele says. "Even some of my lyrics are in this design for the sunglasses. Oakley has been an amazing partner and sponsor, and I'm stoked to see come out soon."

In the meantime, Voegele will be busy unveiling "Gravity Happens," which she described as "more honest and raw." The set features sing-along tracks like "Hundred Million Dollar Soul" and "Sunshine in My Sky." She's joining Natasha Bedingfield on the latter's Less Is More summer tour, which kicks off June 5 in Northampton, Mass.

As for taking on additional acting projects aside from "Hill," Voegele says, "I never would have dreamed that we would have such a cool tie-in with a show like 'One Tree Hill.' So you kind of just take it as it comes."

(Editing by Zorianna Kit)

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Michael Lohan Debuts New Girlfriend on Twitter

Looks like Michael Lohan has found a new shoulder to cry on after splitting from girlfriend Kate Major last week.

Lohan posted a few pictures to his Twitter account of his new girlfriend, a woman named Bernadette.

In one of the photos, Lohan, 50, is seen locking lips with the young brunette and the tweet reads, "U r amazing."

Lohan talked to RadarOnline.com about his new girlfriend. "Bernadette is a nurse who I met at the beach in Florida. I'm here with her now, but after I get back to Los Angeles, she's coming up to New York with me."

He added, "We've been together day and night, every day."
Last week, Lohan was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after his ex-girlfriend Kate Major filed a report with the sheriff's department claiming the couple got into an argument that turned physical.

As a result, the Los Angeles district attorney filed a misdemeanor charge of "inflicting injury on a Cohabitant" against him.

Radar reports that Lohan even took a dig at Major when he spoke to them about his new girlfriend. "Bernadette is the total opposite of Kate: She is smart, doesn't drink or smoke and is in great shape. Finally a down to earth person who hates tabloids!"

Earlier this week, Lohan's ex-wife, Dina Lohan, revealed to PopEater's own Rob Shuter that Lindsay Lohan was planning to drop the Lohan from her name and just go by Lindsay. She also said, "Me and

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