The judge wanted to see the pop star face-to-face for a progress review since her father took legal control of her affairs following her mental breakdown two years ago. Lawyers for the singer also sought court permission to auction off her 2008 MTV Video Music Awards dress to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief, as part of "property no longer useful for her estate."

Spears "is very enthusiastic about the idea for a donation to Haiti," her court-appointed attorney Samuel Ingham told the judge, adding that the singer "is appreciative of the extra time and effort" showed by the court in her ongoing case. The judge approved the dress donation.

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Experts say it's normal procedure for the judge to want to check in with her. However, Spears won't regain control of her own life until she proves to the court -- backed by doctors' opinions -- that she's able to manage her own affairs.

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Heidi Montag's Mother Horrified by Daughter's Surgeries

Heidi Montag's mother is horrified by all of her daughter's surgeries and can't wait to confront her about it, according to People magazine.

When Heidi Montag underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, the Hills star kept her plans secret from friends – and even her family. Now, nine weeks after her dramatic transformation, Montag is dealing with the horrified reaction of her mom, Darlene Egelhoff.

"I still can't believe I'm 23 and mom is reacting this way," Montag tells PEOPLE. "I'm nervous to go home and face her -- especially with cameras rolling." A source close to the family tells PEOPLE that Egelhoff "is horrified and having a total breakdown. She can't wait to confront Heidi when she goes home."

Montag's mom, who lives in Colorado where the reality star grew up, will get her wish soon. "Heidi is planning to head back to her small town of Crested Butte very soon," says the source.

So Heidi is heading to Colorado with a film crew to have it out with her mom? What does her mother think about all this? Heidi's plastic surgeon says Heidi may give her mom plastic surgery for Valentine's Day. Because the best present is one that says "you really need a face lift; you look terrible>"

Posted on January 21, 2010
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Mad Men Wins Again at Golden Globes



Mad Men won the best dramatic tv series for the third straight year at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. January Jones, Christina Hendricks, writer-producer Matthew Weiner, Elisabeth Moss and Vincent Kartheiser posed backstage in the press room. Jon Hamm was also there with his ridiculous beard.

Photo: Hollywood Foreign Press Association

Posted on January 18, 2010
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Ben McKenzie Talks Southland

The hit cop drama Southland is back on this year thanks to TNT picking up the network. You can visit the show's new web home here. Actor Ben McKenzie, who plays rookie cop, Officer Ben Sherman, talks about show and his acting career with Newsweek. McKenzie says everything in the film is made to look as realistic as possible. Take a look:



Posted on January 16, 2010
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Keri Russell Talks Extraordinary Measures



Actress Keri Russell sat down with CBS Early Show anchor Maggie Rodriguez to talk about her latest film role. Keri stars in the upcoming inspirational film, Extraordinary Measures, with Brendan Frasier and Harrison Ford. In the film she plays Aileen Crowley, the mother of two children with Pompe's disease, a rare neuromuscular disease. The film is based on a true store. It hits theaters January 22nd. Take a look:



Posted on January 14, 2010
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