The Toast - 10.16.09 - Miley Cyrus Quits Twitter and Oprah Called Out

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Star Gazing

Though she rarely passes up an opportunity to step into the spotlight, Miley Cyrus has bailed on her Twitter account, meaning two million Miley Maniacs may need to begin doing something productive with their lives. The Hannah Montana star didn't leave anyone guessing though, as she explained her reasons for leaving via the whitest rap video ever made.

It turns out Michael Jackson's new song "This Is It" is a ripoff of a tune from nearly twenty years ago. The decidedly more obscure artist Safire released the eerily similar "I Never Heard" after buying it from MJ's collaborator Paul Anka. Now, Mr. Anka wants his money and it looks like he'll get it.

Tube Talk

Oprah found herself in an awkward situation when, during an interview on Dallas' WFAA-TV, an anchor asked her if she'd like to apologize for popularizing Dr. Phil. C'mon now, you can't say you wouldn't have wanted to ask the same question.

Jon and Kate Gosselin hit a courtroom in Philly this week after Kate accused Jon of emptying their shared bank account. A judge ordered Jon to decide between replacing the cash or logging time in a jail cell. It's ok to admit part of you hopes he'll choose the latter.

Reel World

Law Abiding Citizen hits theaters, proving Gerard Butler would indeed win in a fight against Jamie Foxx...told you. Mr. Butler plays a former spy hoping to take down his family's killers and the crooked DA (played by Mr. Foxx,) that made one of the killers a free man.

Where the Wild Things Are is cleaning up review-wise. Spike Jonze delivers this adaptation of a classic children's book that follows a young boy to an island filled with enormous furry creatures looking for someone to lead them.

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