Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen star Miley Cyrus, pop diva Madonna, "The Dark Knight," hi-tech gadgets and Barack Obama were among America's top pop culture obsessions that turned into possessions in 2008, according to online market place eBay. more info

PopSugar — In the January issue of O magazine, Oprah reveals she has gained 40 pounds back after dropping down to 160 and that she is "embarrassed" and "mad at herself" for still having weight problems and being back at 200. — AP Mariah Carey was spott... more info

PopSugar — In the January issue of O magazine, Oprah reveals she has gained 40 pounds back after dropping down to 160 and that she is "embarrassed" and "mad at herself" for still having weight problems and being back at 200. — AP Mariah Carey was spott... more info

The Newsroom — Jay Leno gets a prime-time slot on NBC; Madonna wins court case against British tabloids; two people turn themselves in over shooting of Mark Ruffalo's brother. (Dec. 9) more info

ContactMusic — PHARRELL WILIAMS has invested in a New York textiles firm and will promote the use of environmentally sustainable fabrics, it as bee reported.The NERD frontman has ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — She wants £5 million damages after a paper printed wedding pics... more info

MTV.co.uk News — She wants five million quid damages after a paper printed wedding pics... more info

PopSugar UK — Diana Vickers reportedly dumped her boyfriend of eight months after her departure from The X Factor. Possible love interest Eoghan's tears added to rumours about the pair. — The Sun Bear Grylls has been waiting to be rescued from Antarctica ... more info

NME — Just weeks after Madonna divorced her husband of eight years, Guy Ritchie, the star has won a case against a British tabloid who published pictures of the pair's wedding. more info

Undercover, Australia — 38 years after breaking up, The Beatles are doing quite nicely, thankyou very much. more info