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Exclusive: ET’s Mary Hart Inside ‘We Are the World’ Recording Session

Mary Hart was exclusively inside the recording studio where Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie assembled an all-star field of approximately 100 actors and musicians to re-record 'We are the World' to benefit Haitian earthquake victims. Mary, who was the only TV journalist invited inside the event to witness the momentous occasion, said that the song is "phenomenal again!" She added, "Lionel Richie is thrilled with the turnout of stars from P!nk to Jamie Foxx." Recording started at 3 p.m. today and some filming of the event was done in 3-D.Mary, who said that Barbra Streisand was doing a solo, also noted, "Quincy Jones is in total control again." She also said of Richie and Jones: "They say the intensity is 50 times greater than 1985." Read More »

Photo: Kristen Bell’s Engagement Bling

ET's got your look at newly engaged Kristen Bell's engagement ring! The 29-year-old star, who got engaged to longtime boyfriend Dax Shepard over the holidays, received this 3-carat, emerald-cut fancy colored diamond designed by Neil Lane. The main stone is surrounded by tiny white diamond accents. Kristen and Dax, 35, both star in the new romantic comedy 'When In Rome.' The film came in at No. 3 at the box office, making an impressive $12.1 million in its opening weekend. Read More »

Elton John Joins ‘Next Fall’ Producing Team

Following his rocking performance with Lady Gaga at Sunday night's Grammys, Elton John is moving on to his "next" project. The singing sensation and his partner David Furnish have joined the producing team of Next Fall, a Geoffrey Nauffts play that is bound for Broadway. ET has learned that the show, directed by Sheryl Kaller, will open March 11 at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City, and will begin previews on February 16. Read More »

Video: Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Share Some Laughs at DGA Awards

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie joined director Quentin Tarantino at the Director's Guild of America Awards on Saturday night, disparaging Internet rumors that the couple has broken up. Brad and Angelina sat next to each other during the ceremony, laughing at 'Precious' director Lee Daniels as he spoke about the 'Inglourious Basterds' director. "You are a walking encyclopedia of cinema," Daniels said of Tarantino. At the awards, Pitt, dressed in a black suit with a noticeably trimmed beard, introduced Tarantino, even offering up an impression of the director from the podium. Read More »

John Edwards’ Aide Reveals Why He Went Along with Cover-Up

Andrew Young, former aide to John Edwards, appeared on "Good Morning America" on Monday and continued to detail the cover-up of Edwards' affair with ex-mistress Rielle Hunter. Young talked to "GMA" correspondent George Stephanopoulos and explained their reasoning for not coming clean about Edwards' love child from the beginning. He gave four reasons for not telling the truth including Elizabeth Edwards' health condition and her battle with cancer. "John made it very clear that she was going to die very shortly. He did not want to see Elizabeth die like this with this on the front page," he says, referring to Edwards fathering his mistress' baby. The former aide and author of the new tell-all book The Politician said he "deeply believed" in Edwards' causes and thought he was the only viable candidate at the time who could beat Senator John McCain in the presidential race. "In our defense... we were ... Read More »

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Engaged

She may be looking for a soul-mate in her film 'When In Rome,' but Kristen Bell has found love in real life! The actress got engaged to longtime boyfriend Dax Shepard over the holiday season, People.com confirms. Bell was a presenter at Sunday night's Grammy Awards and wore what looked to be an engagement ring. Kristen, 29, and Dax, 35, both star in the new romantic comedy 'When In Rome.' The film came in at No. 3 at the box office, making an impressive $12.1 million in its opening weekend. Read More »

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Seen Out in Los Angeles

Following Internet rumors of a possible break up, A-listers Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stepped out in support of director Quentin Tarantino at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Pitt, dressed in a black suit with a noticeably trimmed beard, introduced his 'Inglourious Basterds' director, even offering up an impression of Tarantino from the podium, People.com reports. Jolie looked on from the crowd, wearing hoop earrings and a single-shoulder gown. Jolie's rep told ET last week that there was no truth to the Internet rumors of a pending break up between the actors. Read More »

Rip Torn Arrested

"The Larry Sanders Show" star and Academy Award nominated actor Rip Torn was taken into custody on Friday in Connecticut under bizarre circumstances. A representative for the Connecticut State Police Troop B tells ET Torn was taken into custody at the Litchfield Bancorp in Salisbury, CT, following notification that the burglar alarm had gone off. Officers on the scene found a broken window at the rear of the building and a lone white male in the premises. Police go on to say, at the time of his arrest, Torn, 78, was also in possession of a loaded revolver. Read More »

Report: Michael Jackson’s Children to Accept Father’s Grammy Award

Michael Jackson's two older children -- Prince, 12, and Paris, 11 – are reportedly scheduled accept a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on their late father's behalf. Jackson family sources tell CNN that although Prince and Paris are slated to take the stage -- making their first public appearance since attending their father’s emotional memorial service in Los Angeles -- 7-year-old Blanket is not expected to appear. There are no plans for Paris or Prince to sing or dance, the sources say. The Recording Academy will honor the late King of Pop with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Special Merit Awards ceremony tonight in Los Angeles. Read More »

Carmen Electra Parties at Eva Longora Parker’s Night Club

Carmen Electra was the host with the most on Friday night as she presided over a packed crowd at Eva Longoria Parker's new Las Vegas nightclub, Eve. Electra's fiancé Rob Patterson, formerly of the rock band KORN, hit the DJ booth and mixed a set while Electra danced and mingled with other celebs including boxing great Floyd Mayweather. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart was also in the house. Before heading to Eve, Electra and Patterson dined at Longoria Parker's steakhouse Beso, beneath Eve in Crystals at CityCenter. Read More »