Weekly wrap-up of entertainment quotes
Sep. 5, 2008 8:38 AM ET (AP)
"Oh, please. They've been speculating whether we've been getting divorced I think almost since we got married. The same can be said as to whether she's pregnant or whether we're adopting another child. I think that's just the nature of gossip. ... Everything seems fine. As far as I'm aware." _ Guy Ritchie, on his marriage to Madonna.
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"I don't know. I think he's in Egypt riding a camel or something." _ Marlon Jackson, when asked why his brother Michael wasn't in attendance when the Jacksons received the lifetime achievement BMI Icon award.
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"I thought it'd be a nice way to celebrate my 20th year of doing this. And also help get out the vote for November." _ Michael Moore, who will release his new film online and for free. The film, "Slacker Uprising," follows Moore's 62-city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters.
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"I'm excited; I feel like I'm going to sign for a new car and I don't need a co-signer this time." _ Young Jeezy, on registering to vote.
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"MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?" _ Britney Spears, who will open the MTV Video Music Awards show Sunday night.
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"I've answered that question and then that'll be the one thing from a 40-minute interview that gets any play. That is what becomes frustrating. It's a little repetitive." _ Solange Knowles, who is reluctant to discuss her older sister, Beyonce.
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"I think it's a channel that should be discovered, and it would be nice to play a part in that. It's my own little way of trying." _ Hadjii, who stars on "Somebodies," a new comedy series premiering on BET.
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"In Toronto, nobody turns their nose up at almost anything. I'm going to say this, and then we're going to tank, but if you tank in Toronto, then something's seriously wrong with that movie." _ Kevin Smith, on his new comedy, "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," being shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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"I can't believe it's been over 10 years since my first album and it was really exciting to put all of my favorite songs in one collection for my fans." _ Christina Aguilera, on her upcoming greatest hits CD.
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"My way now is to serve Christ in spirit and truth." _ Puerto Rican reggaeton star Hector "El Father" Delgado, saying he will give up his role as a rapper known for lyrics about violence and womanizing to devote his life to God.
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"I would not want to be a contestant on this show at all. It's just too brutal. I said it before, but this is the only show I know on TV that is a thousand times harder than what it looks." _ Todd Oldham, mentor to contestants on the Bravo reality series "Top Design."