This week, Miley Cyrus gets a song written about her by a Jonas Brother, and she also gets a little bit of relief from a terrifying incident that happened earlier this year. Yesterday, her scissors-wielding stalker, Jason Luis Rivera, was convicted of trespassing and resisting arrest. Today, Rivera was sentenced to the maximum jail time of 18 months.

It's hard to imagine that such a scary crime carries such a short jail term, especially after her intruder was found hiding in the bushes on her property in Studio City, California. The 40-year-old criminal was described by the LAPD's Lt. Brian Wendling as "delusional" because Rivera thought he and Cyrus "were married." It seems that Rivera was not keeping up to date on his entertainment news, given Cyrus' June engagement to The Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth.

The arrest happened early on a Saturday morning on Sept. 8, when the convicted felon hopped a fence to gain access to the starlet's property. Fortunately, the former Disney Channel actress was not home at the time, but another person staying on the property called the police.

Rivera was arraigned last month, and he pleaded not guilty to two charges of trespassing and one charge of resisting arrest. His bail was set at $100,000, and Cyrus was granted a temporary restraining order. Oddly enough, the restraining order was not continued with today's sentencing, so Deputy City Attorney Joshua Geller told TMZ, "I advised [Miley's] legal team to get a restraining order immediately."

It sounds like Cyrus' legal team will be working overtime to keep this nut job away from the young singer.

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Jack sets the hero record straight

Jack Osbourne did, indeed, play a major role in saving a woman's life in Hawaii! However, the newlywed is quick to point out he wasn't the only hero of the day. In his own words, the 26-year-old explains exactly who did what during the scary incident.

Jack Osbourne has been hailed as a hero by many for helping to save a woman's life in Hawaii, but apparently, some have had harsh words for him. In response to those who have been "oddly hostile" and "rather rude" about just who is being labeled a hero, the reality star has taken to Facebook.

Writing a detailed description of the events that occurred just two days after he tied the knot with Lisa Stelly, Jack Osbourne shared the following:

"I would like to to clarify exactly what happened. On 10/8/12, I was approached by a family member telling me he had just seen a woman being pulled out of the water, who'd drowned. I grabbed my friend Tyler, who was a former Army operator, and went to see if we could be of assistance. In case you are not aware, I was a police reserve for 5 years and have had a lot of training in CPR and as a first responder. I am not an EMT or paramedic, but I have assisted in resuscitating individuals in the past.

Jack Osbourne concluded his account of the Hawaii rescue by saying, "From what I've heard, she's doing better and is now awake. I hope she has a speedy recovery."

A round of applause for Jack Osbourne — and all of the heroes — who helped!

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That Colton Haynes is a saucy little minx. We caught up with him back in September at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas and asked him about Season 3 of Teen Wolf. He insisted he didn't know anything — producers are too chicken to tell him anything 'cause he'd spoil it, he claimed.

Not true, as it turns out. The actor won't be back for Season 3 of the hit MTV show.

"These past few yrs have been the best of my life," Haynes confirmed on Twitter. "I'm sad that this chapter has ended, but excited for a new one to begin. Thx for the love."

So, what's going on? Sources told E! News that Haynes was up for a pilot and wanted to pull a David Caruso — you know, leave a hit show while you're hot, to pursue bigger and better things. It didn't work for Caruso when he left NYPD Blue, so we're not sure why Haynes would think he'd fare better.

Other sources claim the pilot wasn't the reason. Turns out producers of the show planned to drastically cut back his role because they don't like him. Another source added to Perez Hilton that MTV was livid that Haynes had signed on for Leona Lewis' new video.

"Colton wants to stay on the show, badly. Apparently, [Teen Wolf creator] Jeff Davis is being irrational…" the source said. "He wanted to cut [Colton's] episodes to 12 instead of 24. And with that, NOT have him in the first 6 or the last 6 eps, which makes NO sense unless you don't like someone. It is like death, and during those 12 he is not in, they wouldn't let him do a movie or anything else."

Ultimately, he was the one to pull the plug, according to E! News.

"It didn't make sense for him," a source said. "It is heartbreaking for him. He is used to hanging out with the cast every day. They are his friends. But he couldn't agree to a limited role."

MTV still insists Haynes is on the show for Season 3. Maybe he's still contractually obligated to be there? Stay tuned for more on this drama.

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Jennifer Aniston is one lucky girl. The actress — now engaged to her Wanderlust co-star Justin Theroux — finally showed off her huge engagement ring earlier this week. Initial reports listed the ring as being worth $500K. However, one prominent jeweler thinks it's worth about twice that amount.

"If this is a fine-quality diamond of at least 10 carats, which it looks to be from initial photos, we could be talking about a million-dollar ring here," Anthony Sarkissian of Premier Jewelry Lenders in Beverly Hills told SheKnows.

Whoa. That's a lot of cash to carry around on a daily basis.

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"Keep in mind that 10-carat-and-over diamonds command a premium price in the diamond industry, because they are just more rare than smaller diamonds. The ring looks to be a cushion-cut or oval-shape diamond, mounted in a classic halo design. It may have Micro-Pave diamonds around the center stone as well," Sarkissian added.


He's basically saying it's a rockin' ring... literally.

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As for the color, we like that Aniston didn't go for the traditional diamond look, instead opting for a yellow diamond.

"This is a popular trend in Europe right now, but we are just starting to catch on in the States," Sarkissian added. "We will definitely be seeing a lot more of the yellow-gold style in the world of engagement rings, especially with Aniston setting the trend."

We know what you're wondering: How can Theroux afford such a ring? Aniston must have ponied up the cash for her own engagement band, right?

Not necessarily. Theroux does pretty well for himself; he might not be a recognizable actor, but he wrote the screenplays for Rock of Ages, Tropic Thunder and the upcoming Zoolander 2. Believe it or not, writing can be pretty lucrative — and Aniston's getting the rewards of his riches.

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After taking a backseat in Marvel's The Avengers, Thor is back in the spotlight. Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role as the god of thunder in next year's Thor: The Dark World. The film is a sequel to the superhero's self-titled 2011 hit, which made the Australian actor a star.

Having defeated the Frost Giants and his brother Loki, Thor encounters an even bigger enemy. This time, his fight moves from Earth to the outer realms of the galaxy.

Official synopsis :

Marvel's Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos... but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

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Once again, Hemsworth will be joined by co-stars Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander, as well as Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins.

The film also has its fair share of newcomers, such as former Doctor Who incarnation Christopher Eccleston, Lost alum Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Chuck's Zachary Levi.

Thor: The Dark World opens in theaters Nov. 8, 2013.

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This week, The Bachelor franchise officially evened the score of breakups versus marriages and babies. Yesterday, Season 13 contestant Jason Mesnick and his now-wife, Molly, announced that they are expecting a baby in March 2013.

This exciting addition to their family comes on the heels of the breakup news of Season 16 couple Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson and the rumored trouble between The Bachelorette Season 8 couple Emily Maynard and Jef Holm. The bad news has been cushioned by some good news, though. Besides the Mesnick pregnancy news, it was announced earlier this month that The Bachelorette Season 7 couple, Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum, will be married on a TV special later this year.

The new addition to the Mesnick family will be the second chilld for dad, Jason. He has a 7-year-old son, Ty,  from his first marriage. Ty played a significant role in his dad's Bachelor season. This will be the first child for Molly. The dad-to-be tweeted his excitement yesterday with, "Yes its true! WAHOOOOOOO!!! Molly is going to be a MOM and TY a BIG BROTHER! YIPPEEEEEEE!"

The couple had a pretty rocky start to their relationship when Jason chose Melissa Rycroft as his fiancee in the final episode. Their relationship was rocky at best when they tried to make a go of it while in hiding as their season aired. Once the show ended, they appeared on the After The Final Rose special, where Mesnick essentially dumped Rycroft on the air, saying he had chosen the wrong woman.

It was an awkward TV moment as Molly was brought back and asked by Jason to try to reignite their relationship. She agreed to give him a shot, and the two became engaged in New Zealand, where their original Bachelor story had ended. They married on TV in February 2010.

Don't cry for the dumped Rycroft, though. She hooked up with a former flame, Tye Strickland, and married him in December 2009. The couple now have a 20-month-old girl, Ava Grace, and they are living in Los Angeles while she performs on ABC-TV's Dancing With The Stars: All-Stars.

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Colin Farrell checked into rehab in 2006, and he is amazed at how much his life has improved since that day. He opened up to Perez Hilton about how much his life has changed now that he is no longer constantly doing drugs and drinking.

"I've got eight hours a day now that I didn't have before, when I was drinking every day for 18 years," he said. "It's honest; it's real. That's quite simply the coolest thing."

And that change has affected more than just Colin Farrell's life; it has affected the life of his son, James, who was born in 2003, three years before Colin decided he had a problem and had to do something about it.

"When I had James, I made a decision not to change," he said. "I literally said, 'I'm not changing! I'm gonna be his friend!' Like a f***ing 28-year-old, drug-addicted, drunk friend is exactly what my six-week-old son needs."

But he said he became sick of lying to his friends and family and was struggling in his life. The lies were not just about the drinking and drugs, he began to lie about everything in his life.

"Oh, I wouldn't tell a truth all day. If I'd had chicken and beans for dinner, I'd tell you I had steak and potatoes," he told Hilton. "No purpose, just habit. The amount of energy you have to put in and the amount of lies you have to tell to keep a drug habit alive, it's fairly significant. Your whole life is a lie."

It sounds like Farrell hasn't given up drinking altogether, but he is doing it more like a normal person. His son is almost 10 years old now and is probably happy he has at least eight more hours a day with his father. The actor's career also continues to go strong. He is currently in the middle of filming Saving Mr. Banks, which stars Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson . Farrell also has three other projects in the works.

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It seems like just a few short months since we've had a Celebrity Apprentice. At least some version of it. Now the newest version is returning, and this one is good. Friday on Today, NBC and Donald Trump announced the contenders for this season of Celebrity Apprentice: All-Stars.

Past winner Bret Michaels may be the most notable, and he will be joined by country singer Trace Adkins, magician Penn Jillette, actress Marilu Henner and Apprentice diva Omarosa. In a year with multiple reality shows returning with their "all-star" season, this may be one of the most popular. Many of the contestants were slightly contentious during their seasons, and this one is bound to be dramatic.

"Trump has selected fourteen people from the first five seasons of his show to compete against each other for the all-star season," according to Vintage Vinyl News. "Among those is season three champion Bret Michaels who won the big prize even though he had undergone brain surgery between the taping of the competitions and the final live show."

Taping for the new season starts on Monday, but episodes won't begin airing until March 2013. It's hard to believe, but 2013 will mark the show's ninth year — and 13th season.

"Also on hand will be NBA Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman, singer La Toya Jackson and Playmate of the Year Brande Roderick," said the Associated Press.

Gary Busey, Stephen Baldwin, Dee Snider and Lil Jon will also be joining the season.

Michaels will be the only returning winner this season. The other four winners, Piers Morgan, Joan Rivers, John Rich and Arsenio Hall, will be appearing on the show but as advisers. Why Michaels would not be an adviser wasn't mentioned, but we can only guess it's because he is an entertaining contestant and will be better in that role.

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Vibe magazine hit an important milestone this month, but so did pop singer Ke$ha. In this month's issue, she appears on the cover, something that has never happened before.

"Eminem and his 8 Mile cast reunited to celebrate the film's 10th anniversary with a feature in Vibe's October/November issue," said MTV, "but the historic double issue also includes a feature with Ke$ha, making her the first white female artist to land a solo cover on the magazine."

Actually, Amy Winehouse did appear on the cover back in 2011, but it was posthumously. And Gwen Stefani appeared on the magazine back in 2005 but with Pharrell Williams. In true Ke$ha fashion, the singer appears on the cover in a see-through black lace dress, grabbing her... well, better parts. In the magazine, she spoke about her music and how far she has come since the beginning .

"The first record was a celebration of partying and being young, but this record's a better look at my personality," she told Vibe, via MTV.

When asked about her party image, she doesn’t seem to mind the criticism: "Whatever, I drink like a champion. But I can also do other stuff. I have a sense of humor about my lyrics. I'm not a train wreck, I'm just having fun."

After the first record, the singer said she had many critics, and they helped her figure out who she is, as a person and as an artist.

"I did some soul-searching, and realized nothing I'm doing is negative, it's actually super positive," she said. "You can change people's mood in a three-and-a-half minute song. So why not spread positive energy and be funny? Let [the haters] be miserable."

While appearing on the magazine marks an important milestone, both for Ke$ha and Vibe, it's not too surprising. Many in the industry have been talking about her rapping skills.

"The first time someone called me a rapper, I started laughing," she said, according to MTV. "I was shocked, and thought it was hilarious. But then, Andre 3000 was telling me how he thinks I'm a good rapper. And Wiz, who's a good friend of mine, thinks I'm a good rapper? Snoop? It's crazy and funny to me."

Ke$ha's new album, Cannibal, is scheduled to be released on Nov. 30.

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Just before the Grammys in February 2012, Whitney Houston died, leaving the crew of the show scrambling to put together a tribute for her. They did it beautifully, with a rendition of "I Will Always Love You," sung by Jennifer Hudson.

This time, they have more time to prepare but wouldn't change a thing. They have again brought in Jennifer Hudson for the show.

“Rocking a pompadour and glittery jacket reminiscent of Houston's stage costumes from the 1980s, Hudson belted out a medley of Houston's hits Thursday at the Nokia Theatre for We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston, which will air as a TV special next month," according to the Associated Press.

Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy Awards' executive producer, also worked on this project and said it was important to make the show about her life and not her death.

"There's so many people on this show that worked on that show... all of them knew and worked with Whitney," he told the LA Times. "I really don't want to say how difficult that was for us."

Others participating in the tribute include Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Halle Berry and CeCe Winans. Berry recalls how inspiring Houston always was to her.

"She inspired a generation of little girls and women to believe in their own dream and to know that they had within themselves the greatest gift of all," Berry told the LA Times. "I was one of those little girls who then became a woman who never, ever, ever stopped loving Whitney Houston."

Britney Spears also said how important this tribute was to her and that she was honored to be involved.

She mentioned how she was always a "huge fan," according to the Associated Press. "I think that her voice is better than God."

Whitney Houston died in February, at just 48 years of age. Her cause of death was later called an accidental drowning complicated by heart disease and drug use. The tribute will air on CBS in November.

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It has been more than 20 years since Madonna and Sean Penn were divorced in 1989, but it looks like old habits may die hard. The actor was spotted in the crowd at Madonna's Staples Center concert this week, and witnesses say it may have been more than friendly.

"He was practically panting," a witness told Radaronline.com. "Every time she thrusted or bent over, he was like, 'Oh, man! I can't take this! She is too hot!'"

Penn's friend Rita Wilson also attended the show, remarking about Madonna's sexy act as well.

"Just like old times," she said, according to witnesses.

"You're not kidding," Sean replied.

However, it looks like the singer kept it a lot cleaner than her normal shows, as she had her 12-year-old son Rocco join in as one of her backup dancers.

Madonna played along, though, and she knew her ex-husband was in the crowd.

"At one point she stared Sean dead in the face, smiled, unzipped her pants, and mooned the crowd, but it was really like she was mooning Sean," said the witness. "He laughed and clutched his chest like he was going to pass out."

After the show, the tryst continued, with Penn going backstage to meet with Madonna.

"Sean was like a teenage boy meeting his idol," another witness said. "It was amusing, and kind of cute."

He was then spotted going into Madonna's trailer. The couple was married from 1985 to 1989. The marriage was always tumultuous, and ended when Madonna reported Penn attacking her. But they have remained friends over the years.

But in true Madonna style, the show wasn't all skin and sex; it carried a political message as well. As Madonna stripped, she revealed a name printed on her back. The name was Malala, the 14-year-old Pakistani girl who was recently shot by the Taliban for encouraging women's rights.

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Legendary TV actor Gary Collins has died at age 74. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, Collins died just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning at the Biloxi Regional Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Collins appeared in numerous successful TV shows, both as an actor and a host, including Fantasy Island, Charlie’s Angels, Alice, The Love Boat, The Bionic Woman and many other shows and movies. His career ranged from the 1960s until just a few years ago. He most recently appeared in an episode of Dirty Sexy Money, in 2009. He hosted the talk show Hour Magazine from 1980 to 1988. He also hosted the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989, and he played the host of the "Miss American Miss" pageant in the movie Beautiful, in 2000. Collins was also the star of The Sixth Sense in the 1970s and a cast member of The Wackiest Ship in the Army in the 1960s.

Collins married actress and former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley in 1967, and separated from her only last year. Mobley also appeared on numerous episodes of Fantasy Island from 1978 to 1984 and The Love Boat from 1978 to 1985.

According to the Internet Movie Database, Collins and Mobley were involved in numerous charitable causes, including the March of Dimes and the National Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis. They also helped out with numerous organizations involved in ending world hunger.

Collins shocked the world last year when he announced he would be separating from his wife of 34 years. He made news in other ways over the last couple years as well. In 2009, he was arrested after being pulled over for "driving erratically" in his motor home; he was then charged with driving under the influence. According to TMZ, he blew a .29 on a Breathalyzer, almost four times the legal limit.

Coroner Switzer said the cause of death was natural causes. Collins leaves behind three children, one with Mobley and two from a previous marriage.

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Actress Taryn Manning was arrested Thursday after an alleged early-morning assault on her assistant, Holliann Hartman, at the Dream Hotel in New York.

"Police sources [said] that the incident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. yesterday when the 33-year-old Manning punched and kicked the 23-year-old woman, causing scratches and bruises to the latter's face and neck," said E! News. "She also allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat."

Manning was arraigned on Friday but spent more than 24 hours in jail before being released.

"Her lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, says Manning and the assistant got into a confrontation but it was not an assault," said the Associated Press. "He says it was 'a little misunderstanding between the two.'"

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hartman is also Manning's makeup artist and lives in her Los Angeles home with Manning and her two dogs. The two women reportedly vacation together regularly.

"There was an unfortunate incident between two very dear friends, who are like family to each other," a rep for Manning told the Hollywood Reporter. "We believe the situation at hand will be clarified and resolved between the two friends expeditiously."

Manning has been charged with misdemeanor assault, but her rep said that Hartman does not plan to file any charges against her friend. In fact, she told TMZ she wants the charges dropped against Manning.

"We're told last night they were partying late, and came back to the Dream Hotel and they were 'very drunk,'" said TMZ. "The two started arguing and we're told at around 2 AM it started getting physical, when Taryn allegedly struck Holly in the face with a closed fist, kicked her in the face and torso and slammed her head against the floor and wall."

The actress may be best known for playing Eminem's ex-girlfriend in 8 Mile. She also played the recently deceased Johnny Lewis's character's girlfriend in Sons of Anarchy. Manning is due back in court Nov. 13.

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The trial is set to begin next week in the case of Britney Spears' ex-manager, Sam Lufti. But instead of having the support of the pop singer, the case is actually against Spears — and her family.

"Jurors will begin hearing testimony next week on claims by Spears' former manager that he was vilified and unfairly blamed for the singer's public meltdown more than four years ago," said the Associated Press. "Former Spears confidante Sam Lutfi is seeking millions of dollars from Spears and her family, claiming her mother's book lied about him drugging and isolating the pop superstar."

After the "meltdown," Spears was ordered by a court into a conservatorship, which is why she may not have to testify at this trial.

"He is also seeking a portion of the singer's profits, claiming he was a key player in her 2007 album Blackout and had the right to serve as her manager for years," said the AP.

However, both parents, divorced now, are expected to testify in their own defense.

Spears' father, Jamie, and Britney's ex-husband, Kevin Federline, were said to still exert large amounts of control over her personal life, even with the conservatorship in place.

"Lutfi sued in February 2009, roughly a year after Spears was hospitalized and placed under the conservatorship to take control of her health and finances. The move by Jamie Spears came after months of erratic behavior by his daughter," said the AP, "including shaving her head, speaking in a British accent and other bizarre incidents that also led to her losing custody of her two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline."

Another part of the lawsuit involves allegedly defaming statements made by Britney's mother, Lynne, in her book.

"Lutfi claims he was trying to aid Spears' career and help her regain custody of her children," said the AP. "The book's allegations have caused him to be 'subjected to unfathomable amounts of ridicule and public scorn,' his lawsuit states."

The burden is on Lufti to prove that Lynne Spears knew the comments were false.

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With two blockbuster movies out in the same year, many worried that Anne Hathaway might have to compete against herself for an Academy Award. She might have been nominated for her role in The Dark Knight Rises. But she also stars in Les Miserables, which will be out Christmas Day this year. Both parts could be, and probably should be, considered in the Best Supporting Actress category.

"Warner Bros. has decided to run Hathaway in the Best Actress category for her role in The Dark Knight Rises," said Christopher Rosen with the Huffington Post. "The move leaves Hathaway's buzzed-about turn in Les Miserables as her sole chance for Best Supporting Actress."

For those behind the latest Batman film, the choice is pretty surprising because of the competition she'll be up against in the Best Actress category. According to Rosen, she may have had a better chance at an award if given a Supporting nomination.

"If there is going to be one, it will most likely be [Hathaway]," wrote prominent Oscar blogger Sasha Stone to the Huffington Post. "True, everyone thinks Les Miz will be her big Oscar grab, and it probably will be but — that doesn't take away the fact that she's still the [Dark Knight Rises'] best shot at an acting nod."

Hathaway is by no means a shoo-in for the Best Actress award, or even for a nomination, because of the other possibilities this year. Other actresses being considered are Helen Mirren for Hitchcock, Marion Cotillard for Rust and Bone, Jennifer Lawrence for Silver Linings Playbook and Keira Knightley for Anna Karenina, among others.

Nominations for the awards will be announced in January, just a few weeks after Les Miserables will be released in theaters.

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Do potatoes draw a yawn from your family? Why not mix things up a bit with a twist on 'taters? Sunday dinner is the perfect time to try something fun with the family! Topping ideas for baked potatoes are pretty much endless, but here are a few to get you started!

Bacon and egg baked potatoes

It's like breakfast for dinner! This bacon and egg option is a fun way to wake up your Sunday dinner.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 4 eggs
• 8 slices bacon
• 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish
• 2-3 tablespoons light sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-3 tablespoons oil to fry eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then wrap in aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 60-80 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
4. While the potatoes are baking, cook bacon and pat off the excess oil with a paper towel . When the bacon has cooled to the touch, crumble it into a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
5. When the potatoes are finished cooking and you can handle them, cut them in half and scoop out the warm insides of each potato and put in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside the potato skins.
6. Add the cheddar cheese to the potato, along with the sour cream and bacon crumbles, and mash and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Divide the mixture evenly and add it back to each potato skin.
8. Fry the eggs, and top each potato with one egg.
9. Sprinkle with a bit of cheddar cheese and serve.

For each of these recipes, the process is similar. Bake the potatoes as directed, but you'll finish each a bit differently. The sky is the limit with baked potatoes, and you're sure to find something the whole family will enjoy.

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Pepperoni "pizza" baked potatoes

Pizza and potatoes rolled into one! This is a great way to satisfy two cravings for Sunday dinner!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 2/3 cup of your favorite pasta sauce
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, plus extra for garnish
• 4 ounces prepared pepperoni
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then wrap in aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 60-80 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
4. When the potatoes are finished cooking and you can handle them, cut them in half and scoop out the insides of each potato and place in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside the potato skins.
5. Add the pasta sauce, oregano, and salt and pepper to the potatoes and mash and mix well. Mix in the mozzarella cheese.
6. Divide the mixture evenly and add it back to each potato skin.
7. Top each potato with a few pepperoni slices and a bit of the mozzarella cheese.
8. Place the potatoes in the oven to broil, just long enough to melt the cheese .

Try this recipe for avocado and turkey sandwich wraps >>

Thanksgiving-style baked potatoes

Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, or just when you feel like a Thanksgiving-inspired meal any time of year!

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 4-6 ounces precooked turkey, shredded or diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2-4 tablespoons milk
• 2-4 tablespoons sour cream
• 2/3 cup cranberry sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then wrap in aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 60-80 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
4. When the potatoes are finished cooking and you can handle them, cut them in half and scoop out the insides of each potato and place in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside the potato skins.
5. Add the butter, milk, sour cream and salt and pepper to the potatoes and mash and mix well.
6. Divide the mixture evenly and add it back to each potato skin.
7. Top each potato with the turkey and place in the oven on broil, just long enough to heat the turkey .
8. Remove from the oven and top each potato with a dollop of cranberry sauce.

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Tasty tuna baked potatoes

These potatoes offer a taste of the sea. Tuna makes a great topping for this special spud!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 4-6 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cut diced onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then wrap in aluminum foil.
3. Bake for 60-80 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
4. Meanwhile, combine the tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and salt and pepper and mix well.
5. When the potatoes are finished cooking and you can handle them, cut them in half.
6. Top each potato with a scoop of the tuna mixture and serve.

Spuds will no longer be duds with these great ideas for Sunday dinner!

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It looks like more than just the public are paying attention to the possible reunion of Chris Brown and Rihanna. Brown was arrested in 2009 for assault on his then-girlfriend, who broke up with him after the incident. But the two have been hanging out again, even sharing a few kisses in different situations, and it makes many wonder if they are back together.

It looks like one of those spectators is Jay-Z. He has apparently been watching the drama from the sidelines and has something to say about it.

"Jay-Z told Rihanna that if Chris is truly making her happy then to go for it," a source told the Sun.

But according to the newspaper, the rapper also had a few words with Brown at a concert in New York last week.

"He invited them as a couple to his concert in New York and backstage he called Chris to one side and told him if he hurts Rihanna, whether emotionally or physically, it's over for him," the source said.

The couple have been through a lot since the incident in 2009. Chris was charged with the assault and was recently called back to court with questions over whether he actually completed his community service. Rihanna and Brown shared a kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards, leaving many wondering if they were getting back together. Rihanna even went on Oprah and talked about how much she still cares about her former boyfriend.

Brown and his girlfriend recently broke up, reportedly over news that he and Rihanna were an item again. But things could get worse for Brown. If Jay-Z's threats prove true, being hurt by the rapper could be the least of Brown's problems.

"He'll ensure it will result in the end of his career," the source said to the Sun.

If anyone can end another rapper's career, you can guarantee it would be Jay-Z.

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When Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced their engagement, many said she was too young to get married. But the couple has lasted and the 19-year-old decided to share with Jay Leno how they were engaged. The singer said she had been holding "backyard sessions," free online concerts for her fans. And after one of those concerts is when it happened. According to Extra, the last song that particular day was "Lilac Wine."

"About 20 minutes after that song — it's one of Liam's favorite songs — he asked me to marry him," Cyrus told Leno. "I had no idea! He was sitting there and I'm like, 'He's looking at me funny!' And then I knew."

The couple has taken the next step in their relationship... Hemsworth recently got a tattoo matching one Cyrus already had.

Cyrus' tattoo says, "So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

The quote is from a speech President Theodore Roosevelt gave in 1910. The tattoo is located on her arm.

Hemsworth's new ink is a different quote from the same speech. Actually, his words immediately precede Cyrus' quote in Roosevelt's speech: "If he fails, at least fails while daring greatly."

There is a difference between his tattoo and the actual quote — it's a "he." The actual quote is "If he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly."

It makes you wonder if that was a mistake on the part of the tattoo artist or Hemsworth. Or did he mean to do that?

The 22-year-old actor posted the photo of both his arm and his fiancee's arm on Instagram this week.

Cyrus tweeted a few weeks ago some cryptic messages that made people wonder about their relationship: "Ever feel like you want just.... something more. not sure what exactly... passion perhaps?"

But with the new tattoo, it appears the couple is trying to prove their commitment to each other.

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Between the strange costumes, crowded Halloween bashes and the constant ringing of the doorbell, Halloween can stress out even the calmest among us. But what about our pets who don't really understand what's going on?

Safety first

Here are our Halloween pet safety tips that will keep your furry family members' tails wagging.

Be seen

Halloween means that more people than usual will be out and about on streets that are normally quiet. Be sure to protect your pet when trick-or-treating with a light-up or reflective collar and leash. Go an extra step by carrying a flashlight once the sun goes down to light up your path. This way, cars will see you and know to steer clear.

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