Get Enchanted this Valentine’s Day

Get Enchanted this Valentine?s Day
Galatta [February 12, 2008] ?

A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess from the land of Andalasia who is thrust into the heart of New York City by an evil queen.? Soon after her arrival, Princess Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer.?Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?

So goes the plot of Disney?s latest acclaimed blockbuster Enchanted which had entire audiences in US theatres falling in love with it. A lively, original fish-out-of-water comedy?with a modern twist on the classic Disney fairytales, Enchanted blends fantasy, action, music, CG effects, hand-drawn animation and live action to create a wholly unique romantic comedy for all ages.?

Enchanted stars the lovable Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Mardsen, Timothy Spall and Academy Award winner Susan Saradon. The film is directed by Kevin Lima, who earlier gave the animated hit Tarzan. The film bowled over the critics and audiences when it was released in the USA this Christmas. A fun-filled family entertainer, the film also struck gold at the box office with collections over 125 million dollars so far.

Enchanted releases in theatres across India on February 14. Indeed, it is a quite a coincidence that this lovable flick releases on Valentine?s Day.

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Britney’s business manager to be sacked!

Britney?s business manager to be sacked!
Galatta [February 13, 2008] ?

The Los Angeles court has granted the conservators of Britney Spears ? her father Jamie Spears and Andrew Wallet ? the?authority to fire her business manager Howard Grossman. According to reports, Commissioner Reva Goetz has ordered Grossman to ?turn over all documents, records, and assets relating to Britney Sears? to her dad, Jamie and co-conservator Andrew Wallet.

It may be mentioned here that Grossman and Britney?s estranged friend Sam Lutfi are friends since a long time. Meanwhile, Britney?s?lawyers, Trope and Trope, have filed another motion to withdraw as counsel. A hearing on this has been set for March 10.

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Danielle Steel in support of Spears

Danielle Steel in support of Spears
Galatta [February 19, 2008] ?

Britney Spears is probably in the worst phase of her life and as reports of her bad mental state pours in, novelist Danielle Steel shares with us a similar personal experience. Says Danielle, ?I have also gone through a phase like this, when my 19-year-old son Nick Traina was diagnosed to be suffering from a similar bipolar disorder. He got into deep depressions that led to his suicide in 1997.?

Danielle has requested Britney?s parents to take good care of her. Danielle says, ?I feel so sorry for her. If it is the case (that she has bipolar disorder), she can get on track with the right treatment and medication.? She further urges Britney?s parents to be extremely loving and persistent towards their daughter. The author, renowned for her romantic classics, has also called for the U.S. law to be changed, permitting parents of the mentally ill to be committed even against their will.

?Usually bipolars present themselves extremely well and they can bounce into court? look very together and be a complete mess three hours later on the streets somewhere. There?s nothing you (as a parent) can do,? says Danielle.

Will Britney Spears get better very soon and?on track again, entertaining her fans all over with her soothing music? Only time can tell.

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Paris Hilton hires acting coach

Paris Hilton hires?acting coach
Galatta [February 8, 2008] ?

Socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has hired a top acting coach in a bid to be taken seriously on the big screen. The socialite?s music and acting efforts have been largely mocked so far, but Hilton has decided not to give up. As such, Hilton has engaged the services of drama guru Ivana Chubbuck to help her win bigger and better roles.

They worked together on the set of the comedy The Hottie and the Nottie and Hilton is amazed by her teacher?s techniques. According to Hilton, Ivana is an incredible acting coach. She also added that she will also be seeking Ivana?s help for her upcoming guest spot in the hit US cable series 'The L Word'.

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Pregnant Angelina’s weird passions

Pregnant Angelina?s weird passions
Galatta [February 13, 2008] ?

Now this may sound weird, but it is true. Pregnant ?Mr. and Mrs. Smith? star Angelina Jolie is craving mustard-smothered onion rings and cinnamon chilli chocolates! The actress, who is reportedly expecting twins with partner Brad Pitt, can?t stop eating the high-calorie food combinations. A source close to the actress said that Angelina?s been eating onion rings with mustard and a box of chocolates in the same sitting!

She loves these dark chocolate and cinnamon chocolates?mixed with Mexican chillies for an added kick. Jolie, who already has three adopted children, Maddox, Pax, and Zahara as well as a 20-month-old biological daughter Shiloh with Brad, has also been gorging on treats made by her kids. The source said that Angelina?s been splurging on cupcakes that Maddox and Zahara have been making.

Brad has also been going out of his way to make things easier for Angelina by playing ?Mr Mum?. He?s been cooking, playing with the kids and being a great father.

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Beckhams plan to adopt girl

Beckhams plan to adopt girl
Galatta [February 18, 2008] ?

Ace footballer David and his singer wife Victoria Beckham are reportedly planning to adopt a baby girl. So moved was David Beckham from his recent visit to strife-torn Sierra Leone, he is reportedly convincing his wife to open their home for an orphan from Africa. David feels that they should share their good fortune with the deprived. According to a source, David loves being a dad. If there is one subject that can move him to tears, it?s the thought of being uncared and unloved.

Victoria also loves children and dreams of having a child, but it is too early for her to take a decision. Meanwhile, David has also sought advice from his friend Tom Cruise, who himself have adopted two children. The source added that Tom Cruise has talked to David about how adoption changed his life and how he has been able to change the lives of two amazing kids.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

It is the time of the year when love is actually in the air. Valentine?s Day is a special day to show we care and share for our loved ones. Right from the invention of film, love has been captured in various hues enthralling viewers all over the world.

Galatta.com brings to you an exclusive Valentine?s Day special with oodles of romantic features that will definitely make you fall in love all over again.

Click here to check out our Valentine's Day special. Do participate in the contest!

Come, let?s celebrate love.

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Vidya Balan On Filmfare Jan 2011

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is the featured star on the cover page of Filmfare Magazine for the month of January 2011.

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Aamir Khan on Hello! Magazine January 2011

Bollywood little master Aamir Khan is the featured star on the cover page of showbiz magazine Hello! India for the month of January 2011. Hello magazine give him the title of India’s most powerful entertainer. Do you agree or not??

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Birthday Girl Bipasha Basu – Maxim India (January 2011)

Bipasha Basu – Maxim India (January 2011). Bipasha Basu Features On The Cover Of Maxim Magazine Indian Edition For The Month Of January 2011. Bengali Beauty bars it all for the cover, this is her second cover for maxim magazine, she was on it last time in September 2009. Bipasha Basu’s bar back act surly help to fight very cold winter season. Stay tuned for Bipasha Maxim Photoshoot, till then enjoy Bipasha Basu.

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Mandira Bedi topless for Vogue magazine Photo

Mandira Bedi, Actress, Anchor and TV personality Mandira Bedi goes topless for the latest issue of Vogue magazine.
In the pic, Mandira is dressed in a short skirt and is cupping her assets with her hands. Ironically, while talking about the clothes that don’t work for her, Mandira tells the magazine: “Really short clothes, skinny jeans and drop waist dresses.”

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India-South Africa Friendship Celebrate In Bollywood Style

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra is kicked about performing with Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor in Durban for celebrating the 150th year of India-South Africa friendship Saturday, and says she has a soft corner for the ‘friendly and inviting’ people of that country.

‘I was approached for this event when the idea was being discussed. I thought it was a wonderful way to celebrate the 150 years of friendship between India and South Africa. There is no better way than to celebrate it in true Bollywood style,’? said Priyanka.

The concert, which is being held to commemorate the arrival of the first Indian indentured labourers in 1860 to work on sugarcane plantations in South Africa, promises to be a glittering event with well-known names from the world of cricket and entertainment sharing a common platform.

The event, to be hosted by actor Anil Kapoor, is an initiative by AAMEDIA, a South African corporate, and Cricket South Africa. It is being directed and executed by Wizcraft International Entertainment and Cineyug Productions.

Priyanka, who has shot for her films Andaaz and Aitraaz in South Africa in the past, says she has a ‘surprise’ in store for her fans. She also revealed that she has an ‘interesting performance lined up’ on popular songs like Maa da laadla, Desi girl and Raat ke dhai baje.

The 28-year-old actor, who will be flying out to Durban from Mumbai Friday night, is especially upbeat about the event as she finds a lot of similarities between India and South Africa.

‘Given that there has been a 150-year association between the two countries, there are many similarities between the two. In many ways there is a certain familiarity every time I go there (South Africa). I have been to South Africa many times and enjoyed every trip,’ said Priyanka, who last visited the country in 2009 when she went to judge the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg.

The picturesque landscapes apart, Priyanka loves South Africa for its hospitality.

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Guess Who ? ? ?

So, having any guesses???? and if you still can not get who is this Celebrity of Bollywood then wait for next, and you will know. If you already guess than leave your comments here about your guess!!

Lastday’s Answer: Ashmit Patel

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Wish Deepika Padukone A Very Happy Birthday

The leggy lass, Deepika Padukone who charmed us with her radiant smile and charismatic personality turns a year older today. In a short span of her career, this svelte beauty has risen to the position of being one of the most promising actresses of Bollywood.

123bollywood wish the actress a delightful birthday and hope the coming year brings the most fortunate things in her life.

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Who Is Better Looking With Deepika?

What do you think guys reply ! – 123bollywood.com

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Bipasha Basu’s controversial Twitter pic which raised the child labour issue

Bipasha Basu joined in the social networking site, Twitter, late but it seems that she has put her foot in trouble. She was accused of promoting child labour when she posted a pic of hers showing two little girls tying her shoe laces. The pic read, “I need to learn to tie shoe laces ASAP! Embarrassed that I can`t! No patience grrrrr! Promise I am not spoilt! Will learn soon”.

The pic immediately sparked extreme reactions. A follower of her wrote, “Bipasha should be arrested for this act. Only then these film studios will not do any child labour”. Another one posted:, “Disgraceful Bips - cannot believe you are dumb enough to add this photo on Twitter!”

Bipasha immediately deleted the pic from her Twitter page and wrote: “Well, the people helping me in the pics are my friend and sister, who I help often with the same! So am sorry if it hurt anyone’s sentiments!”

She later added, “About the pic, the pair of boots were a different pair so my sis and my friend were helping me and I thought it looked damn funny n took d pic as a joke!…A pic put 4 fun gets picked up by people as `child labour` is absolutely unbelievable. Just so that all get it right: neither of the two are children!…Also `child labour` is a serious issue that can`t be used in such a light connotation,” she wrote in a number of tweets.

“I wish that the ones who created such a furore n reacted immensely, actually do something worthy against child labour,” she wrote.

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Anushka Shetty’s loss is Kajal Agarwal’s gain

Rohit Shetty is set on making the remake of ‘Singham’ which had been a huge hit down South. He has already finalized Ajay Devgan for the male lead and wanted Anushka Shetty to play Ajay’s love interest because she was in the original film with Sooriya.

However, when Anushka was offered the film, she reportedly demanded Rs 1.5 crore. Not to mention here that Rohit did not entertain her high demands and she had to let go this golden opportunity for a break in Bollywood.

Anushka has now been replaced by Kajal Agarwal, a popular name in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada who gathered a huge fan following after her performance as Yuvarani Mitravinda Devi in Magadheera.

No wonder Rohit is all praises for his new heroine and says, “She is very popular down south. She has done Magadheera, one of the biggest Telegu hits of all time. We are confident about her pulling off the role successfully.”

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Rakhi Sawant & Veena Malik to add spice to the World Cup craze

The drama and spice cannot just be ignored when item girl Rakhi Sawant and Pakistani star, sexy Veena Malik come on screen. So, they were obvious choices when India TV chose 12 contestants for their unique show, ‘Big Toss’ to cash in on the World Cup Fever. The show will be shown only when India is playing. It will have 12 contestants divided into two groups. Each group will choose its favourite player from the Indian team and bet on him. The group that scores the maximum points will be declared the winner of a Honda car.

“Both of them can add a lot of drama to the show and people are interested in watching them on small screen,” explained Hemant Sharma, news editor of India TV, for choosing Rakhi and Veena for the show.

Sharma also explained why he came up with this idea of a show. “Usually, during the World Cup matches, all the news channels organize discussions with four or five experts in the studio. This concept doesn’t excite people anymore. We wanted to do something different so we zeroed in on this concept,” Sharma told.

Apart from Rakhi and Veena, the list of contestants includes cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh, singers Shankar Sawhney and Ashok Masti, beautician Sylvie and RJ Simran, among others.

Salman Khan performs a daring stunt for Mountain Dew

‘Dabangg’ star Salman Khan recently proved that he is indeed ‘Dabangg’ when he performed a daredevil stunt in PepsiCo`s new Mountain Dew ad, thus proving that he was indeed the apt celebrity choice by the brand. He jumped off from 10,000 feet in a “wingsuit” from which a parachute springs open. The 45-second TV commercial will air from Friday and a 60-second commercial will be shown in theatres.

“Everyone is afraid of something or the other at some point of his or her life. But if you try to run away from fear, you`d be tired and eventually fear will win. So the best way to overcome fear is to face it, run through it because `Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai`,” Salman said in a statement.

Alpana Titus, category marketing director (flavoured carbonated drinks), PepsiCo India Beverages, says, “Salman has jumped from a mountain which was 10,000 feet high. He did have jitters initially but was confident it would work out well and he would be able to overcome his fears in turn,” she said.

“Salman was our first choice because he embodies our (Mountain Dew`s) tagline `Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai` accurately and he also has a nationwide fan following. People in not only the metros but also the remote areas follow him,” she added.

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Priyanka Chopra questioned on her ‘Punjabiyat’

Priyanka Chopra is undoubtedly one of the reigning actresses in Bollywood now and given the way she has maturely handled the challenging character in her latest release ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ she has all reasons to be beaming and gleaming these days.

However, success comes with its own price. While promoting the film at a press meet, Priyanka was accused by a Delhi resident for not being a true Punjabi. Though Priyanka was taken aback by the accusation, she tried to laughed it off saying she is very much a Punjabi. But the man kept on questioning her sincerity for Punjab and went on to say that she had done nothing for Punjab or Punjabis. Priyanka, finally, ended having a heated argument with him, told him to shut up and leave.

Priyanka’s father Ashok Chopra is a Punjabi while her mother belongs to Jharkhand. Having spent her childhood in Uttar Pradesh, PC does not have much connection with the state of Punjab.

Well, the whole topic of being a true Punjabi was irrelevant to the occasion. So, just let it go and instead treat your eyes with the latest cover of Filmfare Magazine for the month of March 2011 with eye candy Priyanka Chopra…..

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Beyonce in Kambakth Ishq

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is a man on a mission these days. An industry source reveals that Sajid is all set to roll his next Hindi film, Kambakth Ishq, to be directed by newbie Sabir Khan in Los Angeles in May.

Apparently, the producer has a few surprises up his sleeve. Says our source, "Sajid has managed a casting coup in Kambakth Ishq. Apparently Arnold Schwarzenegger no less has agreed to play an interesting cameo in the film. And that is not all. Pop Sensation Beyonce is all set to do a bootylicious act in the film. The film stars the super hit pair of Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor."

"Akshay plays a Hollywood stuntman in the film and hence the presence of Arnold. Our desi action hero will be seen with the international action icon. Beyonce too is reportedly doing a sizzling act in the film. Everything is almost finalized."

Prashant Shah, line producer of Kambakth Ishq in LA, says, "Yes we are in talks. We are in talks with Beyonce and we have also received a letter from Arnold's office. We are yet to work out the logistics. Things will be confirmed shortly and we will be making a formal announcement when that happens. We are also looking at other Hollywood names to join the cast of Kambakth Ishq. "

Courtesy: IndiaFM

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Britney hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center

Britney hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center
Galatta [February 1, 2008] ?

A rushing ambulance, a convoy of cop cars, and an onslaught of reporters descended upon Britney Spears? Beverly Hills home on Thursday night just as on January 3 when the ?Toxic? singer refused to relinquish custody of her sons. However, this time it was a more serious situation. According to reports, Britney tried to kill herself and has now been taken to UCLA Medical Center under a 5150 welfare hold.

Unlike last time, this time a seemingly cooperative Britney was whisked away to the hospital in a motorcade of emergency vehicles that stretched longer than a football field. Britney?s parents, Sam Lutfi,?boyfriend Adnan Ghalib and friend Alli Sims joined the singer at the UCLA Medical Center.

Her hospitalization follows a disturbing day that saw Britney up and active in the wee hours of the morning. According to a family member, Britney was ?on a manic high?; she had been up all night and didn?t sleep for the last 2 hours. Later in the afternoon, Britney met Adnan and was seen driving around Hollywood in a daze, seemingly half-asleep at the wheel, with her eyes buckling under their own weight.

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Katie Holmes pregnant again?

Katie Holmes pregnant again?
Galatta [February 2, 2008] ?

Katie Holmes had expressed her desire to have more children with husband Tom last December. The Dawson?s Creek actress had said that she would love to have more children but was not in any?hurry. ?We?re enjoying our time right now,? said the 29-year-old actress. It was recently reported that Katie wanted to give birth to her next child before she turned 30 in December.

According to reports Katie, Holmes visited a Los Angeles baby boutique Pettit Tresor with her 21-month-old daughter Suri and husband Tom Cruise and spent over $2,000 on baby clothes!

Katie?bought loads of cute girlie spring dresses for Suri.?She also bought a pink T-shirt that said?Big Sister? and two matching romper suits, one which said ?Little Sister? and one which said ?Little Brother?.

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No Country For Old Men bags three awards

No Country For Old Men bags three awards
Galatta [January 9, 2008] ?

No Country For Old Men, directed by Academy Award-winning directors Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, bagged three awards at 2008 Critics? Choice Awards, including Best Film Award, Best Director Award, and Best Supporting Award for Javier Bardem.

Daneil Day Lewis bagged the Best Actor Award for his performance in?There Will Be Blood. Julie Christie walked away with the Best Actress Award for her performance in?Away From Her. The teenage pregnancy film Juno won the Best Comedy film and Ratatouille won the Best Animated Feature Film Award. Writer Diable Cody was presented with the Best Writer Award for?Juno.

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Sutherland released from prison

Sutherland released from prison
Galatta [January 22, 2008] ?

After having served a 48-day jail term for drunken driving and violating probation, actor Keifer Sutherland was released from a Southern California jail on Monday. The 41-year-old star spent his birthday, Christmas and New Year?behind the bars.

The star of the hit television series 24 was also sentenced to five years probation, and has to complete an 18-month alcohol education programme and attend weekly therapy sessions for three months.

Sutherland was jailed for 30 days for drunken driving and 18 days for violating probation stemming from a 2004 drunk driving case. Sutherland has acted in more than fifty films including The Lost Boys, A Few Good Men, Young Guns, The Dark City and The Vanishing.

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Salma Hayek signs horror film

Salma Hayek signs horror film
Galatta [January 14, 2008] ?

Mexican American actress Salma Hayek has signed a new film, Cirque de Freak, to be directed by Paul Weitz. The film, based on Darren Shan?s best-selling children?s book, stars John C. Reilly in the lead.

John C. Reilly will play the role of a vampire; Hayek will play the role of a bearded lady named Madame Truska. This is Hayek?s first film after she gave birth to a daughter on September 21, 2007.

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Spears to give child to mother Lynee

Spears to give?child to mother Lynee
Galatta [January 26, 2008] ?

Zoey 101 star Jamie Lynn Spears has decided to give her child to her mother Lynne as soon as it is born, so that she can focus on her career. The decision was taken after several weeks of personal talks and discussions with her mother.

Reportedly, her mother Lynee wants Jamie to continue with her show business after the baby is born. Lynee will raise the baby at the family home in Kentwood, Louisiana, away from Hollywood spotlights. Since Jamie Lynn announced her pregnancy, she has been living at the family?s $3 million estate while studying for a high school equivalency exam and attending parenting classes.

The 16-year-old sister of pop singer Britney Spears will return to Los Angeles after giving birth to her baby to pursue her acting career. Jamie Lynn claims that her 18-year-old boyfriend Casey Aldrige is the father of her baby. However, sources say that a much older TV executive is the father of her unborn child. Jamie Lynn has been working on the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101 since she was 13.

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Lindsay Lohan to write autobiography

Actress Lindsay Lohan has started writing her autobiography in a desperate bid to raise some funds. According to reports, Lohan has been facing financial crisis after having spent around $7 million on drugs, alcohol and rehab.

The 21-year-old actress has now begun penning her memoirs in the hope that it will become a bestseller. It was recently reported that she has started asking for loans from friends.

Lindsay?s extravagant spending spree reportedly included $1 million on just one hotel bill. She also spent more than $137,000 on three separate stints in rehab, battling her drug and alcohol addictions and thousands more in legal fees for driving under influence (DUI) charges.

Lindsay is also thought to have blown more than $1 million on clothes and $500,000 on partying, with another $70,000 spent in tanning and hair salons. She has been forced to sell her $2.8 million Los Angeles apartment and her $1 million New York property because she couldn?t afford the mortgage payments.

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Britney Spears fails to regain visitation charges

Britney Spears fails to regain visitation charges
Galatta [January 24, 2008] ?

Britney Spears? will not be able to see her sons Sean Preston, 2 and Jayden James, 1. Spears, who?was expected to make a plea (to allow her to see her sons) to a Los Angeles County Courthouse on January 23,?arrived at the courthouse but left without entering the courtroom.?

Spears? visitation rights to see her sons was suspended earlier this month following her refusal to give her sons back to her ex-husband Kevin Federline after a scheduled visit. The troubled pop star, who?was supposed to be present for a court custody hearing on January 14,?arrived fours hours late at the Los Angeles Superior Court and returned?without entering the courthouse. The Los Angeles Commissioner then ruled that the 26-year-old singer will have to wait to fight the custody battle until the next court hearing.

But again, she did not enter the courtroom on January 23, while Kevin Federline was in the courtroom in time.

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