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September 01, 2011 Extra Scoop
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At the 68th Venice Film Festival, George Clooney promoted his new political film, "Ides of March," in which he plays a presidential candidate, but said he is not looking to be one in real life. "Look, there's a guy in office right now who's smarter than almost everyone you know, who's nicer and who has more compassion than almost anyone you know. And he's having an almost impossible time governing. Why would anybody volunteer for that job?"

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April 19, 2011 Extra Scoop
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Songbird Susan Boyle shows off her new wax figure -- which looks incredibly life-like, at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, England on Tuesday.

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November 24, 2010 Royal Wedding

Simon Cowell told "Extra's" Terri Seymour that if he had to choose someone to perform at Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding next April, England's newest singing sensation Susan Boyle would be the one.

"Susan Boyle would be perfect," Cowell said, adding that she should sing her signature song "Dreamed a Dream." Natch!

October 05, 2010 Extra Scoop

On Monday's "Dancing with the Stars," host Tom Bergeron announced that last week's ousted contestant, Michael Bolton, would stepping in for Susan Boyle on Tuesday night's results show. Susan came down with a severe throat infection and was unable to fly to Los Angeles. -- New York Daily News

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October 04, 2010 Dancing With The Stars

Singer Susan Boyle has cancelled her "Dancing with the Stars" appearance on Tuesday's results show, "Extra" has learned.

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January 21, 2010 Celebrity Highlights
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"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell confirmed to reporters Wednesday night at the National Television Awards in London that he's in the process of securing acts for a charity single, the proceeds of which will aid the victims of last Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti.

Cowell has not yet confirmed who will participate on the track, but The Sun speculated that he would likely secure "X Factor" sensations Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle, with Beyoncé and Lady Gaga also mentioned as possibilities.

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Other celebs jumping on the charity music bandwagon include Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, said to be working on a remake of "We Are the World," with all proceeds to go toward Haiti relief.

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January 03, 2010 Candid Confessions
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Lady Gaga has dubbed "Britain's Got Talent" star Susan Boyle her "woman of the year" -- and says she's open to collaborating with her fellow artist.

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"Our styles are different," Gaga, 23, tells In Touch Weekly. "I don't know if we could work together, but never say never. It would be great to work with somebody of that talent."

Boyle has sold over 3 million albums since her debut album came out in November.

"I love Susan Boyle," the "Poker Face" star says, adding, "She was achieved more in this year than most artists will in a lifetime."

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Boyle isn't alone in her accomplishments -- during 2009, Gaga received critical acclaim for her two headlining tours, dropped The Fame Monster, and was nominated for five 2010 Grammy Awards.

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