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Welcome back, folks! Did you miss us? Even a little? Things get quiet over the holidays, but we've still got things to share. But first, I was hoping as we shift gears into Christmas we might revive the forum topic where members share their Christmas trees. My first tree in the new house is up, though I prefer my outdoor decorations to my indoor ones this year.

I hate to admit that my beloved Muppets were beaten by a sparkly vampire, but Breaking Dawn raked in another $62 million, while my felt friends delivered a solid $42 million. Happy Feet 2 took third, with Arthur Christmas falling into fourth with $17 million and Hugo scraping together $15 million.

Remember that sad little ginger seal that was rejected by its colony a couple of months back? Well, karma isn't always a beyotch, because she's now the star of her Russian zoo.

Is anyone besides me surprised...

NBC fired over some delicious pre-Thanksgiving day treats to get geeked out about the most wonderful of American holidays. The day you can sleep in a bit, watch great TV and football and eat like a champ, all in your jammy-pants if you're lucky. NBC is home to two great traditions: The National Dog Show and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, both airing on November 24. For the parade, Head Designer John Piper gives us some insight on what's going down: The National Dog Show (Thursday, November 24)Thanksgiving traditions are a wonderful thing. Think Thanksgiving, the 10th year anniversary of the National Dog Show broadcast with David Frei and John O'Hurley will delight the entire family (except...

As the guests of honor and featured attraction, the Muppets made a grand entrance befitting their legendary star status... and their inability to power their own legs.

In yet another effort to hype up the release of the franchise's grand comeback film, Disney went all out on Saturday night, throwing a premiere event that included a star-studded green carpet. Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang arrived in the finest of auto luxury, with limos and convertibles carrying them past adoring fans and hungry photographers. Even for a crew that is used to massive public appearances -- Kermit, after all, serves as a balloon in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- it was a special event befitting the public excitement over the film.

Jason Segel, who co-wrote and stars in the film, took plenty of photos with his on-screen girlfriend, Amy Adams, who shined as she greeted fans. Rashida Jones, who plays a role in the film,...

Olivia Munn says that she's front and center to watch her hot costars shake their money makers on the set of Magic Mike. And in spite of being at the elegant Princess Grace Gala, she says "Like, right now, I'm mad. I'm furious that I'm not there watching Matt Bomer shake it, because he can shake it, probably better than most people in the world."

CBS has won an appeal about the "wardrobe malfunction" Janet Jackson had at the 2004 Super Bowl. I know I'm exaggerating, but does anyone else wonder if the government could save a ton of money by not fighting these stupid morality battles in court for seven years and counting? And right on cue, the Parents Television Council is outraged.

Speaking of our government, they passed a bill in the House today affirming that "In God We Trust" is the motto of the United States. I'm surprised...

Jessica Simpson was one busy woman on Thanksgiving. In the morning, she participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Later, the multi-talented star whipped up a vegan-friendly holiday feast for fiancé Eric Johnson and their families - in her hotel suite, no less. The newly engaged singer, 30, who just released her new holiday album Happy Christmas, cooked a turkey, but made sure to include some vegan delicacies for her health-minded hubby-to-be. "She cooked mostly traditional food with some vegan dishes for Eric and his family," says a source close to the couple. Related: Jessica Simpson Having a Vegan-Friendly ThanksgivingSimpson had...

Jessica Simpson capped off a busy day of interviews with a date alongside her fiancé Eric Johnson in NYC last night. The couple were on their own for the outing, but later Jessica got playful in the hotel room with her friend Lauren. Jessica kicked off yesterday on Regis and Kelly and stopped by Sirius radio before heading to chat with Jimmy Fallon. He made sure she was well enough for his show after her bout with the stomach flu by sending over chicken soup. She was in lively spirits with Jimmy, even playing a bit of monkey slingshot with the audience. Jessica's sickness this week and recent engagement prompted pregnancy rumors, though she once again denied them, saying, "There are no babies yet...But I definitely see myself having a family with him, so that's exciting to think about." She also says they haven't started planning the wedding yet...

Thanksgiving is just days away, and that means the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is just down the block as well. This year's festivities will include the classic floats, clowns, and marching bands, with a few new helium-filled balloons, such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Kung Fu Panda, and Murakami's Kaikai & Kiki. And celebrities will be present, too – oh yes! Scheduled to appear at the 84th annual parade are Kanye West, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Justice, Kylie Minogue, Gladys Knight, Joan Rivers, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and plenty more star-powered mortals. Celebuzz joined in...

We just got a lot more thankful for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Pop princess Kylie Minogue has just been added to line-up.

While some of us will be singing "Get Outta My Way" at the food line, Minogue will be performing one of her hits off her new album "Aphrodite" in the streets of Manhattan.

She'll be on the new Homewood Suites by Hilton "On the Roll Again" float, which sees her surrounded by wooden pull toys and a family of ducks. Maybe a performance of the "Locomotion" would add to the nuttiness.

Kylie joins an impressive and especially random group of performers this year, including Kanye West, Mannheim Steamroller, Jimmy Fallon & the Roots, Jessica Simpson, Big Time Rush, Juanes, and India Arie with Dora the Explorer.

We just got a lot more thankful for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Pop princess Kylie Minogue has just been added to line-up.

While some of us will be singing "Get Outta My Way" at the food line, Minogue will be performing one of her hits off her new album "Aphrodite" in the streets of Manhattan.

She'll be on the new Homewood Suites by Hilton "On the Roll Again" float, which sees her surrounded by wooden pull toys and a family of ducks. Maybe a performance of the "Locomotion" would add to the nuttiness.

Kylie joins an impressive and especially random group of performers this year, including Kanye West, Mannheim Steamroller, Jimmy Fallon & the Roots, Jessica Simpson, Big Time Rush, Juanes, and India Arie with Dora the Explorer.