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By Sameen Amer

Out this week

- Albums

- Reality Killed the Video Star by Robbie Williams: Eighth solo release by the pop star; the title references The Buggles' song Video Killed the Radio Star. The album includes first single Bodies, and the song Morning Sun which is a tribute to Michael Jackson and was co-written by Don Black (James Bond lyricist).

- The Singles Collection by Britney Spears: The singer's second greatest hits compilation; includes her major hits from ...Baby One More Time to the album's lead single 3.

- The Circle by Bon Jovi: The rock band's follow-up to 2007's Lost Highway; features twelve songs, including the singles We Weren't Born to Follow and When We Were Beautiful.

- Movies

- The Box (starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella) – thriller; a couple with financial problems, Arthur (Marsden) and Norma (Diaz), receive a box containing a button; pushing it will give them a million dollars, but will also cause the death of someone they don't know.

- The Men Who Stare at Goats (starring Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges) – comedy; a reporter (McGregor) meets a special forces operator (Clooney) who reveals the existence of a secret psychic military unit that partakes in bizarre activities, including staring at goats to stop their hearts.

- Precious (starring Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz) – drama, based on the novel Push by Sapphire; a troubled teen from a dysfunctional family is invited to join an alternative school in hopes that she can change her life.

Rebecca Alie Romijn

-   Born on the 6th of November 1972 in California.

-   Started her career as a model in 1992.

-   Hosted MTV's House of Style (1998 to 2000).

-   Made guest appearances in the sitcoms Friends, Just Shoot Me! and Carpoolers.

-   Is best known for her role as Mystique in the X-Men films, and Alexis Meade on Ugly Betty.

-   Has been married twice: John Stamos (1998–2005; divorced), and Jerry O'Connell (2007–present; they have two children: twin daughters Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip, born in December 2008).

-   Is a fan of Dolly Parton.

Also celebrating their birthday today: Thandie Newton, Ethan Hawke, Kelly Rutherford, Maria Shriver, Glenn Frey (Eagles), George Young (AC/DC), Sally Field, Mike Nichols

Celeb weets

Michael Jackson: This Is It

-  Tyrese Gibson (@Tyrese4ReaL): The Michael Jackson "This Is It" documentary has clearly reminded me of why he's the greatest that's ever done it! He was at the highest level ... of entertainment. Watching it made me feel like I was RIGHT THERE on the front row of his rehearsals. Just AMAZING!! Amazing!!

-  Adam Lambert (@adamlambert): "This Is It" was totally inspiring!! I loved seeing the showmanship and hard work of MJ documented for us all.

-  Elizabeth Taylor (@DameElizabeth): It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen. It cements forever Michael's genius in every aspect of creativity. ... I wept from pure joy at his God given gift. There will never, ever be the likes of him again. … You see in front of your eyes Michael's genius blossoming on this piece of film thanks to Kenny Ortega and his crews.

The Big Screen

Which film has Sultan Raja (Call) seen most recently?

Remember The Titans! Amazing movie, true story, great motivation. It's about change in the society, and racism.