Anderson Cooper Details Parcel Sent By Christopher Jordan Dorner

The manhunt continues in the mountains of Southern California for Christopher Jordan Dorner, the ex-LAPD officer accused of killing three people including law enforcement members, wounding two others, and posting a manifesto on Facebook threatening "unconventional and asymmetrical warfare" against police. Anderson Cooper received a parcel from the fugitive containing a coin with bullet holes in it, and he detailed his feelings about it on Anderson Live.

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"It's a very strange feeling," said Anderson. "This man, Dorner, had written a lengthy manifesto on his Facebook page naming a number of reporters, and he had mentioned me. He said I should stop interrupting guests. He had little advice for me, but he was in general complimentary, but he clearly had a message that he wanted to get out to reporters, and I am sure he sent them to other people as well."

The CNN newsman explained that he was unaware that he had even received a parcel from Dorner as he receives a large volume of mail: "It arrived February first at our offices at CNN, he sent it to me directly," he said. "As you can imagine, I get a lot of mail and a lot of it sometimes is from folks who have issues or are disturbed one way or another, so I actually don't end up seeing a lot of the stuff, and it usually just gets forwarded on to security folks, as was the case in this. So, I didn't know that I had been contacted by this person until just yesterday."

As for the contents of the parcel, Anderson singled out "a coin with three bullet holes in it, and it's a coin that formerly belonged to Will Bratton, who was the head of the LAPD, who was his chief. … I don't know if those are actual bullet holes or if he just punched something through them." He also said it contained "a couple of messages, as well as a DVD, and obviously we alerted law enforcement."

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Anderson concluded, "He's still on the loose and police are obviously still looking for him, and it's a very serious situation. If anyone does see him, he is considered armed and dangerous and they should contact their local authorities. It's a crazy, crazy time."

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Taylor Swift Talks Valentine's Day Plans

Taylor Swift called in Thursday morning to On Air with Ryan Seacrest, where the newly single superstar was game enough to talk Valentine's Day plans.

"I'm probably going to be with my friends or rehearsing … I'll be like working on the lighting rig and like, the lighting cues," she told Seacrest. "And I don't think I'd rather be anywhere else to be honest."

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Swift split from her latest boyfriend, One Direction's Harry Styles, in early January, but it looks like she has her upcoming tour and Grammy performance to focus on, and of course, her famous besties which include Selena Gomez and Emma Stone.

"I'd say I have like 15 best friends," she said. "I'd much rather have more friends, rather than put up all these walls around your life and not trust people. I've trusted people more and more as this [her career] has gotten thankfully, bigger."

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As for her Grammy performance Sunday, she revealed that she'll be the opening act!

"What's interesting is we presented this performance to the Grammy committee … and they said, 'Okay, cool you have a performance spot.' And then like a week ago they call us and are like, 'Oh, by the way, you're opening the show.' It's not like they approach you … It just surprised me I was going to go first."

And despite all her recent highly publicized relationship drama, Taylor said that it's felt like "the best year" ever.

"Hands down it's just been the best year. It's been amazing, it's been exciting," she said. "I got to make a record that was different than anything I'd ever done before ... That stuff really surprises me, the fact that I was able to branch out and everybody is really embracing it. It feels like the best year I've had so far. It's been really wonderful."

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Exclusive: D23 Magazine Rachel Weisz in 'Oz the Great and Powerful'

Disney's Oz The Great and Powerful lands in theaters March 8, and along the yellow brick road Disney's spring issue of Disney twenty-three magazine has plenty of lollipop details about the incredible production. We have a sneak preview, plus an exclusive image of Rachel Weisz from the article!

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"I thought it would be really fun to be bad, to be wicked," says Weisz of what drew her to play the witch Evanora, whose headdress was designed to give her the look of a bird of prey.

The flagship magazine of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club hits stands February 12 with an exclusive tour of the Land of Oz in the cover story A Great and Powerful Odyssey.

The feature article includes interviews with Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff and behind-the-scenes craftsmen about working on the magical Sam Raimi film on soundstages in Pontiac, MI. Details include the thought process behind the 50/50 split between real and virtual sets, such as the giant tea kettles of China Town's teacup village, and how the Deco-style architecture of Emerald City is a completely original take on designs inspired by Hugh Ferriss (the highly influential delineator whose look inspired Batman's Gotham City and many real-life architects).

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The new Disney twenty-three also has a sneak peek of 2014's Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie, and continues the Oz theme with Emerald City fashions, a great story detailing Walt Disney's early attempts to bring Oz to the big screen, plus a fond, full-color look back at Disney's Return to Oz from 1985, a stunning film with incredible production design that was sadly overlooked at the box office at the time of its release, but now is considered a cult classic.

The mag also celebrates the 15th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, concept art from November's upcoming Disney movie Frozen in Time, and much more.

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Adorable Tots: Celebs and their Cute Kids!

Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell cradles her daughter Dakota in this intimate Instagram pic, in which she also sings the praises of her new baby carrier. "NuRooBaby.com -- a wonderful baby carrier -- with skin on skin contact -- love it," she writes. 

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Jamie Bamber Monday Mornings Interview

While Monday Mornings showcases cutting edge surgical techniques, TNT's new medical drama is, tonally, a throwback to shows like Chicago Hope and E.R., when stories revolved around the ailing patients, not the banging doctors.

Although it comes as no surprise that Monday Mornings is operating on a higher level once you get a glimpse at the top-notch cast (Jamie Bamber, Alfred Molina, Ving Rhames) and behind-the-scenes crew (created by four-time Peabody Award winner David E. Kelley and based on Sanjay Gupta's book).

According to star Jamie Bamber, centering Monday Mornings around weekly 311 meetings (where doctors gather with their peers for a confidential review of complications and errors in patient care) was one reason he jumped at the chance to join the cast.

ETonline: What attracted you to Monday Mornings?

Jamie Bamber: I knew very early on that I wanted to get involved because of David E. Kelley and the kind of writing he brought to the character in the first episode. Sanjay's book wasn't out yet, so I just had this guy with this god complex who has never had to doubt his own abilities. I mean, what a great way to tee up a character's journey. I had no idea if the show would be procedural or like Battlestar Galactica and go week-to-week, but it was a great role, a great script, a great showrunner with David E. Kelly and I knew these were great ingredients to make a show.

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ETonline: What was the audition process like?

Bamber: I had a great first meeting -- they told me right away that I was their guy, which is a great feeling. You dream of those moments. But they're frustrating as well because it means you're normally NOT the guy [laughs]. So it's a scary thought, but it was me that time. I still had to jump through a couple of hoops, but it was a relatively easy process.

ETonline: I love the idea of setting the show around this 311 Meeting -- what appealed to you about that?

Bamber: This 311 meeting transforms it beyond the medical drama. Now, it becomes a crisis of identify for one of the regulars each week. I mean, they're torn apart by their colleagues in this meeting and for someone who needs to be confident all the time, you can't underestimate the enormity of making them question their own beliefs. It engages every part of you, and that's what David E. Kelley does better than any other writer right now.

ETonline: What kind of preparation did you to accurately play a doctor?

Bamber: I immersed myself in it. I wanted to be authentic. I interviewed as many surgeons as I could, I did the rounds, I did the pre-op and watched an 8-hour craniotomy of the frontal lobe. I was amazed by it -- I went home with a completely different perspective on life. I saw a living brain that will continue to live for years to come as a result of what this doctor did.

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ETonline: Actors who play doctors always talk about the difficulties of mastering medical jargon. Was this easier or harder than Battlestar Galactica, where you basically spoke a different language?

Bamber: There were basic tenets of the Battlestar jargon that started to seep into every day live. Like saying "Frak" instead of "F*ck" or saying "Gods" instead of "God." Things like that just became second nature after a while. Beyond that, you have the FTL drives and some gobbledygook, bu it wasn't as tough because, if you said something slightly incorrect, there was no one out there who could recognize it in comparison to what is accurate. Here, there's many more pitfalls because millions of people do actually know the medical jargon. We're not on a parallel planet so it's a bit of work, but I really enjoy it.

ETonline: After the highly serialized Battlestar, you starred on Law & Order: UK, which is the definition of a procedural. Does Monday Mornings feel like the perfect combination of those two?

Bamber: It really does. I understand why big popular global shows, like CSI and House, have to be a bit more stand alone. And David E. Kelley knows that, he's no dummy, but this does have on-going arcs that give us more to play as actors. Yes, we're trying to save the patient every week, but you get a sense of our career trajectory through this 311 meeting as well.

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ETonline: Are you surprised by the continued passion people have for Battlestar?

Bamber: Not any more. Somewhere around season two Eddie [James Olmos] said that this would be the kind of show people talked about for years, and so far, he's been right. I'm gratified every time someone says to me I've just ruined a week of their life because they can't stop watching the DVD's [laughs]. It's such a great feeling. As an artist, all you want is that thing on the bookshelf where you can say "I contributed" and moved people. That seems to be happening with Battlestar, and I feel very lucky to have achieved that.

Monday Mornings premieres tonight at 10 p.m. on TNT.

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Adorable Tots: Celebs and their Cute Kids!

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They grow up so fast! Jessica Simpson shared an adorable pic of her daughter Maxwell standing up on Feb. 1, 2013, tweeting: "My lil dollface is 9 months today!"

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Buzzmakers: SAG Winners Pics and Nicole Kidman Explains Jimmy Kimmel Lap Dance

What had ET readers buzzing this week?

1. PICS: SAG Winners with their Statues!

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars gathered Sunday night to honor acting achievements at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Anne Hathaway -- winner of the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Les Misérables -- kicks off our gallery of the stars accepting their handsome statuettes!

Click here for all the pics!

2. Nicole Kidman on Her Lap Dance for Jimmy Kimmel

Nicole Kidman raised eyebrows during Matt Damon's Jimmy Kimmel Live! takeover when she greeted Kimmel -- who was strapped to a chair -- with a lap dance. On the SAG Awards red carpet, the Oscar winner explained the move to Nancy O'Dell.

Kidman described the dance as "impromptu," saying that she was just following the lead of another one of the night's guests.

"Robin Williams had done it before, so I thought, 'Well, why not?'" Kidman explained.

For years Kimmel has had a running joke where he ends every episode by apologizing to Matt Damon for running out of time for him. On last week's special episode of the late-night show -- nine years in the making -- Damon recruited some friends (which included Andy Garcia, Sheryl Crow, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Robert DeNiro, Sarah Silverman, Demi Moore and Oprah Winfrey.

3. Top-Earning 'American Idol' Alums

American Idol is in the business of making music stars, and in turn, has made lots of money for some of their contestants. Forbes released their list of the top-earning Idol alums of 2012 a few names on this list are sure to surprise you.

Click here for the entire list!

4. Jennifer Lawrence Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction

It seemed like disaster for Jennifer Lawrence when her dress came apart just as she was called up to accept the award for Best Actress during the 2013 SAG Awards.

The Silver Linings Playbook star's apparent wardrobe malfunction caught the eye of both Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman, whose reaction to the getup coming apart at the seams was caught on camera. No disaster, here, though -- it turns out the dress was designed that way! A source close to designer Dior told ET that the dress did not rip -- that it was made with different layers of tulle and satin.

This minor outfit hitch comes after it was announced that Lawrence, 22, has walking pneumonia, making this one of the best and worst weeks for the award-winning actress.

5. Kris Jenner Lands Talk Show

Are you ready for a daily dose of Kris Jenner?

The TV personality will test the talk show waters this summer when Fox premieres a preview episode of Kris, a one-hour entertainment talk show. "This is something I have wanted to do all my life so it's definitely a dream come true," Jenner said in a statement! "I can't wait for this new adventure to begin and look forward to working alongside Twentieth Television and the Fox Television Stations."

Kris will be rolled out in a similar fashion to how Bethenny Frankel's talk show was last summer, with the network testing the waters to see if there's an audience appetite for more of this famous family. According to a press release, the show will "offer daytime viewers a daily jolt of celebrity guests, fashion & beauty trends; plus a mix of lifestyle topics -- all through the distinctive and unpredictable perspective of Kris Jenner. Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, the pop culture driven talk show will bring a cool blast of fun and high energy to summer television."

The trial run of Kris will launch this summer, with the program available on select Fox-owned stations in markets, including New York and Los Angeles.

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Damian Lewis Top Gear Exclusive clip

Top Gear has brought the world 18 glorious seasons of stars pushing the pedal to the metal in an attempt to clock the fastest celebrity time, and on Monday's season premiere, Homeland star Damian Lewis slips into the driver seat.

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He also slips all over the icy track as Lewis learns the dangers of black ice and how difficult it is to maintain control over a careening car.

Check out ETonline's exclusive sneak peek of Damian Lewis in action, and tune in to Top Gear's season premiere, Monday night at 9 p.m. on BBC America to see Lewis lay it all on the line.

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30 Rock Moments Through the Years

Tonight on NBC, Jack Donaghy will dish out his last piece of witty advice to Liz Lemon and she'll fire back one final time with some nerdy, feminist argument. As Lemon's journey to "have it all" comes to an end, ETonline looks back at cast interviews, pics and quips from Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and the rest of the lovable 30 Rock cast.

Here is your essential guide to 30 Rock finale day:

1. 30 Rock Romances! Before Lemon found love with Criss Cross (James Marsden), she had quite a few boyfriends.

2. Jack's Life Lessons "Never go with a hippie to second location" is just one of 20 lessons that we've learned from Jackie D.

3. What's next for 30 Rock creator Tina Fey? The funny lady talks about a possible Mean Girls musical and a new NBC show.

4. 30 Rock Looting There's bound to be a fire sale of all the props and such on the 30 Rock set, but first, the cast reveals to ET what they plan to steal.

5. Funny Girls Unite! During a tour of Liz Lemon's office, Fey revealed that she gave Mindy Kaling a framed photo of Lemon and Floyd (Jason Sudeikis) when she started her show, The Mindy Project. Yes, it's as adorable as it sounds.

6. What about Frank's feelings?! 30 Rock fans' favorite slacker writer Frank Rossitano (Judah Friedlander) shared with ET his "mixed emotions" about saying goodbye to the show.

7. Friends Forever? Fey reveals where she thinks Liz and Jack will end up in 20 years. Will they still be mentor and mentee?

8. Flashback! It's no secret that 30 Rock has earned Fey and Baldwin lots of awards, but let's flashback to their 2007 award wins. Check out Fey's Emmy-winning evening and Baldwin's ET interview on the SAG red carpet.

9. "Mazel tov, dummies!" One of the more memorable moments of the final season was when Liz Lemons says "I do" to Criss in a wedding fit for a Star Wars princess.

10. Classic Tina! We can't bring up flashbacks without showing Fey's 2008 ET interview at the SAG Awards. Only she would have a celebratory cough drop!

What was your favorite 30 Rock moment? Let us know, below!

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Highest Earning American Idol Alums

Who's No. 1?

By JACKIE WILLIS

January 30, 2013

American Idol is in the business of making music stars, and in turn, has made lots of money for some of their contestants. Forbesreleased their list of the top-earning Idol alums of 2012 a few names on this list are sure to surprise you.

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Exclusive Suburgatory Clip

We first met Yoni, Dallas' Latin lover, in 2012, and in Wednesday's all-new Suburgatory, Yoni (and actor Wilmer Valderrama) are back!

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But unlike last time, it is Yoni's talents in the doggy department that Dallas requires as Yakult has fallen into a deep depression. However, George is skeptical of Yoni's true intentions as you can see in ETonline's exclusive clip!

You can catch Yakult Leader, the next all-new episode of Suburgatory, on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. on ABC.

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Matt Damon Presents Ben Affleck with Modern Master Award

Ben Affleck might have been overlooked for a Best Director Academy Award, but he's having quite a winning season with Argo taking home countless awards, including The SAG for Best Ensemble and The Golden Globe for Best Drama. In addition to winning the Best Director Golden Globe, Affleck was honored with the Modern Master Award at this weekend's Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented to him by longtime friend, Matt Damon.

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"It's flattering and overwhelming," Affleck said before the event. "I'm shocked by it. I feel like they must have made some mistake in honoring me, but I'm not going to tell them. It's too much fun."

And that also applied to his on-stage interaction with Damon, who delivered quite a heartfelt introduction, but left Affleck puzzled because, as the honoree admits, he'd have gone the roast route had the tables been turned. Watch!

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Exclusive: JJ Abrams Confirms Bradley Cooper in Talks For Lance Armstrong Biopic

Shortly after Bradley Cooper expressed interest (publicly) in portraying disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong in J.J. Abrams'upcoming biopic about the athlete, the producer/director confirmed to ET exclusively that he is indeed in talks with Cooper for the role.

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When asked about Cooper's interest in tackling the part backstage at the Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles, Abrams told ET's Christina McLarty "[Cooper] sent me an email and we've been talking."

Said Cooper to BBC News on January 22, "I would be interested in [playing Armstrong]. I think he's fascinating. What a fascinating character."

Paramount Pictures & Bad Robot (J.J. Abram's production company) secured the rights to Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong, a book proposal penned by Juliet Macur, in mid-January just after Armstrong admitted publicly to doping during all seven Tour de France wins. The author, a sports reporter from The New York Times, has covered the athlete over the span of a decade throughout Armstrong's struggle with cancer, years of doping allegations and ensuing lawsuits.

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Buzzmakers: Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs and Carrie Underwood Premieres Two Black Cadillacs Music Video

What had ET readers buzzing this week?

1. First Clip: Ashton Kutcher Becomes 'JOBS'

Ashton Kutcher takes on the role of a lifetime in JOBS, and we have your first look at the movie.

In the clip, Jobs (played by Ashton Kutcher) is raving about the operating system that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (played by Josh Gad) created. While Jobs is certain that this will become a ubiquitous product for mass consumption, Wozniak needs convincing.

"Nobody wants to buy a computer," says Wozniak.

"How does somebody know what they want if they've never even seen it?" Jobs replies.

Steve Jobs lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 56 in October 2011 and as April 2013 marks the 37th anniversary of the founding of the Apple Computer Company, Open Road Films has decided to release JOBS on April 19.

Directed by Joshua Michael Stern, written by Matthew Whitely, shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Russell Carpenter and produced by Mark Hulme, JOBS details the major moments and defining characters that influenced Steve Jobs on a daily basis from 1971 through 2001, according to a press release.

Click here for the video!

2. World Premiere: Carrie's 'Two Black Cadillacs'

Carrie Underwood's inner bad girl is darker than ever in the singer's latest music video for Two Black Cadillacs.

Clad in head-to-toe black, the Grammy nominee takes a turn for the wicked as she croons a juicy tale of infidelity and murder at her cheating husband's funeral.

Click here to watch the world premiere of Carrie's latest single Two Black Cadillacs (off her Blown Away album).

3. Pics: Obama's Inauguration Day Diary

The second-term inauguration of President Barack Obama saw Washington D.C. politicians rubbing elbows with Hollywood's elite. From Beyonce Knowles performing the national anthem to Alicia Keys behind the keys at the inaugural ball, Click here for a recap of the historic, star-studded day.

4. Taylor Swift Stuns As Rapunzel in New Disney Ad

Like Jennifer Lopez, Gisele Bundchen, Beyonce, Jessica Biel, Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson, Olivia Wilde and countless other A-Lister ladies before her, Taylor Swift is now starring in Disney Parks ad where she brings to life one of the Mouse House's most memorable characters for their ongoing Disney Dream Portrait campaign.

Slipping into Rapunzel's shoes (errrr, hair extensions) for this "Where A World of Adventure Awaits" spot was a dream come true for the Grammy winner. "When Disney came to me and said we want you to play Rapunzel, I was just so honored," Swift said. "It's such a wonderful character to get to play, a childhood fantasy come into reality for me."

Turns out, the gig couldn't have been a better fit because Swift got her start singing Disney songs! "My parents realized I was really obsessed with [singing] when I'd go up to strangers and sing Lion King songs," Swift laughs. "I think about all the times me and my little brother went to Disney World and we were able to escape to that place anytime we had a hard time. Any time you're going through something rough, you can go back into your imagination and you're at Disney World."

Click here for the video!

5. Leo DiCaprio Taking a 'Long Break' From Acting

Unless something was lost in translation, Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed to a German publication that he will be taking a hiatus from acting.

The 38-year-old A-lister told Germany's daily Bild (via Deadline), "I am a bit drained. I'm now going to take a long, long break. I've done three films in two years and I'm just worn out."

DiCaprio's Django Unchained just came out this past month and he also has The Great Gatsby hitting theaters this year (May 10th) as well as The Wolf of Wall Street. So, what does DiCaprio plan to do with his free time? "I would like to improve the world a bit. I will fly around the world doing good for the environment."

The actor added, "My roof is covered with solar panels. My car is electric. A normal person does not drive more than 50 kilometers (31 miles) a day. That can be done with a plug."

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Oprah's Next Chapter Cissy Houston Interview

As the one-year anniversary of Whitney Houston's untimely passing looms, Oprah sits down with the music icon's mother, Cissy Houston, for her first in-depth, sit-down interview since that tragic day.

"I was a wreck. I was just a wreck," says Cissy of first receiving the news that her daughter was dead on next Monday's Oprah's Next Chapter.

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In the interview held at Cissy's New Jersey home, she talks about raising a daughter whose voice became a national treasure, teaching Whitney about the music business -- and her biggest regrets. Oprah also talks to Cissy about when and what she knew about Whitney’s drug use, how she really felt about her daughter’s marriage to R&B singer Bobby Brown and the true nature of Whitney’s relationship with her high school best friend, Robyn Crawford.

Oprah also talks to Whitney's older brother, Michael Houston, for the first time since his sibling's death, and he emotionally reveals the origin of Whitney’s drug use.

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Oprah's Next Chapter airs on Monday, January 28 at 10pm EST/PST on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

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Taylor Swift Keds Commercial

Taylor Swift is known for her brave outlook when it comes to standing strong in the face of adversity, and now the Grammy-winning songstress is teaming up with Keds to deliver a strong social message to young women – be yourself, experiment, have fun, and embrace being different. Get an exclusive first look at the Keds Bravehearts commercial, and hear Taylor talk about one of the great risks she took in her own life!

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"Time to dip your toe into the deep end. Try things. Say hi already. Laugh a lot. Mess up. Apologize. Mess up again. Hug people. Take chances. Trust yourself. Lose things. Get over it. Hold your friends close," says Taylor in the brand-new ad in which she shares fun times alongside five girls. "Be brave and you'll have the time of your life."

Taylor's new Keds campaign is anchored by Bravehearts.com, a new online destination for all things "brave girls" and Taylor Swift. It's full of exclusive lifestyle and fashion content where girls can be inspired to live fearlessly, define their individual style, showcase moments of bravery, and learn about Taylor's personal story. The girls featured alongside Taylor in the commercial are also featured on the site, sharing their individual stories of strength.

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Taylor herself will also be designing a line of nine styles of Keds to debut in April, and she says, "Style can be something that becomes an artistic expression, and the cool thing about it is you can go through so many phases. … It's such a personal thing. It's your way to be an individual."

Stay tuned to ET for more with Taylor Swift!

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White Collar 2013 Jeff Eastin Interview

The explosive (how cool was that fire thing Neal did with the kiln?!?) White Collar season premiere may have answered one big lingering mystery -- Sam Phelps a.k.a. James Bennett is Neal's father and is not a cop killer -- but set up countless new questions.

In an attempt to gain some season 4.5 clarity, I caught up with EP Jeff Eastin to find out who's coming back, who's leaving for good and what the finale holds for our White Collar crew!

ETonline: Neal ended the premiere by hugging his father. Where does that relationship go from here?

Jeff Eastin: Since season one, we've been working off this idea that Neal doesn't know who he is because he didn't know who his family was. There was a line early on where he said, "If I'm not my father's son, who am I?" Now, he's had the chance to meet his father and it's very much a case of be careful what you wish for. He finds a shadowy reflection of himself in James and that’s hard for him to deal with. This season is about Neal starting to fall back in love with his father.

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ETonline: We've also watched Peter realize that sometimes you have to do bad things to yield good results. Will he continue to struggle with straddling that line this season?

Eastin: That's very much Peter's journey in these episodes. He's been flirting with that, and I can say that this season, Hughes [Peter's F.B.I. boss played by James Rebhorn] is forced out of his job and that makes everyone realize they're dealing with forces that are stronger than anything they've faced in the past. But when Hughes leaves the office, he doesn't leave the show -- he becomes a clandestine mentor for Peter and he factors in heavily to Peter trying very hard to go back to the right and wrong morality he's used to. With Hughes being forced out, Peter realizes the bureau has kind of turned on him. As much as he's told to be careful or he'll turn into Caffrey, it's the realization that to restore law and order, Peter has to basically become Neal -- that's his big arc this season.

ETonline: The fans love when Elizabeth gets in on the caper, and in the exclusive season-long teaser we posted, Elizabeth was seen wielding a gun. Does she continue to get more involved with Peter's job this season?

Eastin: Yeah. There's a couple good episodes for her this season. On the emotional side, she factors heavily into Neal accepting his father and Peter accepting that he needs to do evil to do good. But we've also got a great episode where Peter and Elizabeth get kidnapped together. Elizabeth definitely has a much bigger part in this season than she ever has before.

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ETonline: With Neal re-evaluating everything about himself in light of meeting his dad, will we see Sara Ellis (played by Hilarie Burton) return?

Eastin: I always thought it was so funny that when I first introduced Sara, the fan reaction was decidedly negative. I think she brought a lot of baggage from her last show [One Tree Hill]. One time I straight up asked her, "What did you do over there? Geez!" [laughs] There seemed to be a lot of negativity, but when I moved away from that relationship, suddenly all the hate turned into love, so Hilarie will be back for several episodes this season. It all goes back to Neal wanting Peter's life. It's like Goldilocks in a way: Kate was too pure, Alex was too far on the criminal side, but Sarah is just right. She could enjoy Neal's dangerous side, but at the same time, she had a great moral compass of her own. This season, they've learned friends with benefits is a good place to be, which takes a lot of the pressure off since both were resistant to anything heavier. But Sterling Bosche will offer Sara the chance to head up their UK office and that suddenly puts the pressure back on because it's like, "Wow, this could be the end for us."

ETonline: You always seem to try and top your previous season finale, so what can you say about this year's ender?

Eastin: I'm really excited about our finale, it's big this year. We shot it in The Empire State Building, up on the 103rd floor, which is the secret top deck that only celebrities can see. It's pretty intense. We got to shoot Neal and Sara up there, for good reasons -- it starts out as part of the con they're running, but it ends with the two of them up there and it's really beautiful and emotional. We can always come back to those two if we want, but it's also a fantastic summation of their relationship. As for season five, it's very much a continuation of where season four ends. Once that carry over wraps up, Peter does help Neal answer the question of who he is. In Neal's mind, it's always been about meeting his father and learning who he is as a result of that. But Peter is able to convey to Neal that your father doesn't define you, you define you. That realization allows Neal to look forward in season five.

White Collar airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on USA.

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Russell Crowe Compares Costume To Britney Spears' Toxic

A fan of Russell Crowe's noticed something pretty amazing about the tough guy's Les Miserables costume -- it greatly resembles Britney Spears' stewardess getup in her video Toxic.

Crowe, 48, retweeted Boris Prso's split pic of the celebs in costume on Monday, with Boris writing: "hey @britneyspears did you see @russellcrowe in #lesMis maybe he is fan of you."

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The tweet was a hit, getting nearly 500 retweets.

Check out Spears' super-fun Toxic video below and let us know: Who wore it best: Britney or Russell?

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Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce Inauguration Performances

Today's Inauguration of Barack Obama was not only a political Who's Who, but also a musical one as Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, James Taylor and John Mayer watched as Obama was sworn in to his second term as president.

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Clarkson and Beyonce had the additional pleasure of performing for the president, with the Stronger singer tackling My Country 'Tis of Thee and Blue Ivy's momma slaying The Star-Spangled Banner.

In case you missed either, or just want to watch them over and over and over, we've embedded both videos below!

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The Wanted I Found You Music Video Teaser

ET is bringing you the latest sneak peek of The Wanted's highly anticipated music video for I Found You, and this brand-new, exclusive clip stars the youngest member of the group, 19-year-old Nathan Sykes.

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The black-and-white clip shows the talented singer on the keyboards doing what The Wanted does best -- driving the ladies wild.

Video: The Wanted Teases 'I Found You' Video

The group's latest single is off their upcoming album Third Strike, out later this year. ET will premiere the full music video for I Found You Tuesday, January 22nd, and you can catch the full video on Vevo.com and ETonline.com Tuesday night.

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