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*Andre Braugher's new TNT series "Men of a Certain Age" had a strong debut Monday night. The TNT drama drew 5.4 million viewers, becoming cable's most-watched series launch of 2009 among adults 25-54, per Nielsen. The Ray Romano dramedy received strong reviews from critics, and helps TNT conclude the year on a high note after the network's other new dramas, such as "Dark Blue" and Jada Pinkett Smith's "Hawthorne," had somewhat modest returns for a network of TNT's stature, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

*While in the Dominican Republic for Jay-Z's 40th birthday bash, Kanye West and girlfriend Amber Rose spent the weekend being pampered by two healing therapists with a couple's massage from the Cygalle Healing Spa in their villa, reports the New York Post. "They spent the weekend at luxurious Casa de Campo, where they enjoyed VIP services from the spa before attending Jay-Z's exclusive birthday party. Other guests included Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé Knowles' family."

*The cop from Village People has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Sun Bowl after they allegedly used his voice and image to promote a halftime show at the 2009 game featuring the Village People ... even though Willis left the group back in 1984, reports TMZ.com. According to Willis, the Sun Bowl has agreed to run a disclaimer should they ever book the Village People again reading, "The original lead singer of the Village People, Victor Willis, is not performing."

*After arriving from London on the last Eurostar train of the evening, Janet Jackson was spotted walking around Paris the following day with a male security guard in tow in Les Halles, reports People. The singer took four friends to lunch at L'Epi d'Or, next door to the Christian Louboutin boutique. According to an eyewitness, Jackson and her group spent about two hours chatting animatedly at their table. Then she and her crew stopped by the Hermès flagship store where Jackson posed for pictures with staffers.

*Eminem is the top-selling artist of the past decade, with 32.2 million copies of his albums sold, according to USA Today. The Detroit rapper Eminem has two titles among the top 10 albums, 2000's "The Marshall Mathers LP" at No. 4 with 10.2 million and 2002's "The Eminem Show" at No. 5 with 9.8 million. Nelly's 2000 debut "Country Grammar" is the 10th best-selling album, with 8.5 million copies; and Norah Jones' 2002 debut, "Come Away With Me," lands at No. 3 with 10.5 million.




	ITTY BITTY BITS: Braugher's 'Men'; Kanye & Amber's massage; Village People lawsuit; Janet in Paris; Eminem rules decade. (December 10, 2009) Email to a friend \| Print Friendly Andre Braugher's new TNT series "Men of a Certain Age" had a strong debut Monday night. The TNT drama drew 5.4 million viewers, becoming cable's most-watched series launch of 2009 among adults 25-54, per Nielsen. The Ray Romano dramedy received strong reviews from critics, and helps TNT conclude the year on a high note after the network's other new dramas, such as "Dark Blue" and Jada Pinkett Smith's "Hawthorne," had somewhat modest returns for a network of TNT's stature, according to the Hollywood Reporter. While in the Dominican Republic for Jay-Z's 40th birthday bash, Kanye West and girlfriend Amber Rose spent the weekend being pampered by two healing therapists with a couple's massage from the Cygalle Healing Spa in their villa, reports the New York Post. "They spent the weekend at luxurious Casa de Campo, where they enjoyed VIP services from the spa before attending Jay-Z's exclusive birthday party. Other guests included Oprah Winfrey, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé Knowles' family." The cop from Village People has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Sun Bowl after they allegedly used his voice and image to promote a halftime show at the 2009 game featuring the Village People ... even though Willis left the group back in 1984, reports TMZ.com. According to Willis, the Sun Bowl has agreed to run a disclaimer should they ever book the Village People again reading, "The original lead singer of the Village People, Victor Willis, is not performing." After arriving from London on the last Eurostar train of the evening, Janet Jackson was spotted walking around Paris the following day with a male security guard in tow in Les Halles, reports People. The singer took four friends to lunch at L'Epi d'Or, next door to the Christian Louboutin boutique. According to an eyewitness, Jackson and her group spent about two hours chatting animatedly at their table. Then she and her crew stopped by the Hermès flagship store where Jackson posed for pictures with staffers. *Eminem is the top-selling artist of the past decade, with 32.2 million copies of his albums sold, according to USA Today. The Detroit rapper Eminem has two titles among the top 10 albums, 2000's "The Marshall Mathers LP" at No. 4 with 10.2 million and 2002's "The Eminem Show" at No. 5 with 9.8 million. Nelly's 2000 debut "Country Grammar" is the 10th best-selling album, with 8.5 million copies; and Norah Jones' 2002 debut, "Come Away With Me," lands at No. 3 with 10.5 million. Click for the latest entertainment headlines Click for the latest Obama - Political headlines Speak Out Currently, 0 comments have been made on this story. View Comments or Post Comments.	Andre Braugher ... Powered by Mochila
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ITTY BITTY BITS: Braugher's 'Men'; Kanye & Amber's massage; Village People lawsuit; Janet in Paris; Eminem rules decade.