| Kylie: An Inspiration For Teenagers
Kylie Minogue has been voted the most inspirational celebrity of 2006 by young readers of a magazine. The pop princess topped the poll in Sugar magazine after beating breast cancer and returning to the stage for her Showgirl tour. Singer Christina Aguilera was second and actress Hilary Duff came third. Lily Allen was the highest-placed British star at number four. Sugar magazine editor Annabel Brog said: "Kylie couldn't be any more inspirational. She's friendly, gorgeous, talented, and this year she's shown just how strong she is too." There was no place for last year's winner Sienna Miller or runner-up Kerry Katona. Top ten: Kylie Minogue
Christina Aguilera
Hilary Duff
Lily Allen
Charlotte Church
Kelly Clarkson
Britney Spears
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From Bugsy to Braxton: Flamingo Las Vegas Celebrates 60 Years
It has come a long way since December 26, 1946, when Mafia enforcer Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel opened his "real class joint." At a cost of $6 million and billed then as the world's most luxurious hotel, people believed Bugsy was crazy for building a hotel "in the middle of nowhere," seven-miles out of downtown Las Vegas on then Highway 91, which was to eventually become the famed Las Vegas Strip. But -- tongue in cheek here because of the twist of words -- he silenced his critics, creating a one-of-a-kind never seen before resort in the southern Nevada desert. Today, Harrah's/Flamingo President Don Marrandino rules over the pink kingdom where he's added singer Toni Braxton and comedian George Wallace to the Flamingo lineup He told me: "I think 60 years ago the magic of Vegas started here. They came here with a dream and built the first luxury place.
Janet, Missy, Others Honor Aaliyah During VMAs
Jackson reads letter submitted to MTV.com by fan; Aaliyah's brother thanks friends and colleagues who offered condolences. The joyous, free-spirited atmosphere of the Video Music Awards was momentarily put on hold by a touching tribute to 22-year-old singer Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash August 25. Janet Jackson, in a pink hat and modest black dress, opened the memorial by recounting Aaliyah's sentiment when her grandmother passed away: "One day we will be together again." She then read a letter from K, 19, of Decatur, Georgia, which was sent to MTVNews.com (see "Fans Remember Aaliyah"). It said, in part, "I for one will not be sad or mourn her death, but celebrate her life and be thankful for her gift that's touched so many. We haven't lost anyone.
Mandy Moore Forgives Wilmer Valderrama for 'Sex' Confession
When Wilmer Valderrama went on the Howard Stern Show in March he confessed or hinted to bedding, well nearly everyone. The 'That 70's Show' actor claimed he had been with Jennifer Love Hewitt and also claimed that he slept with Mandy Moore. .
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