Pictures of Lopez-Anthony Twins Sold for $6.5 Million

PEOPLE magazine has won the bidding war for the first snapshots of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's twins. The baby girl and boy, whose names are not yet known, were born on February 22, and have already set a record. People's $6.5 million bid is the most money ever paid for celebrity baby photos. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter, Shiloh, was the previous record holder, with her first pictures going for $4 million, again to PEOPLE.

The next celebrity baby bidding war is sure to be for Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's baby, due this summer. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that magazines in the U.S., UK and Australia are already fighting to be the first to introduce 'Baby Urban' to the world. Friends of the couple say they're mulling over several offers and will likely donate the money to charity.

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Randy Jackson To Release Star-Studded Compilation

'American Idol' judge and famed producer Randy Jackson has revealed a who's-who list of names on his upcoming compilation album. 'Music Club, Volume 1' features vocals by artists from almost every genre, including Mariah Carey, Three 6 Mafia, Joss Stone, Anthony Hamilton, Travis Tritt and Elliot Yamin.

The album also marks the musical comeback of fellow 'Idol' judge Paula Abdul. She stakes claim to the compilation's first single, 'Dance Like There's No Tomorrow.' Jackson and Abdul will perform the song together on the Super Bowl pregame show on February 3.

'Music Club, Volume 1' is set for release March 11. See its full track listing after the jump.

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Jessica Simpson to Sit Out Boyfriend's Game

If the Dallas Cowboys lose their NFC playoff game against the New York Giants this Sunday, don't blame Jessica Simpson. The pop starlet will not attend the game to cheer on her new boyfriend, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

Cowboys fans and players alike have been openly critical of this new relationship, citing Simpson's presence at a December 16th game as being part of the reason why Romo had, statistically, the worst game of his career. Ironically, his previous worst stats were last season when then-girlfriend Carrie Underwood attended the Dallas versus Philadelphia game.

Fans have also expressed disappointment over the time Simpson and Romo are spending together. The two vacationed last weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with her parents and a few of his teammates. Romo had to defend the trip to the press, arguing that it did not take his focus away from the upcoming game.

Simpson's publicist says she will watch Sunday's playoffs from home, as she is busy working on a new album. The effort, a country record, is expected for release later this year.

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Daughtry Reins Over 2007 Album Charts

Daughtry's eponymous debut album has been crowned the best-selling CD of 2007. The band, lead by 'American Idol' alum Chris Daughtry, sold 3.2 million copies this year. Coming in at No. 2 is Akon's 'Konvicted,' which sold 2.7 million. Miley Cyrus is the best-selling female act this year, as the 'Hannah Montana' soundtrack racked up 2.5 million in sales. Rounding out the top five are Fergie's 'The Dutchess' with 2.4 million sold and Carrie Underwood's first album, 'Some Hearts,' with 2.3 million sold. Underwood was the best-selling artist of 2006 with that same album. Her new CD, 'Carnival Ride,' has already sold more than two million copies.

Billboard reports that Beyonce's 'Irreplaceable' is the No. 1 single of 2007, followed by Rihanna's 'Umbrella,' Gwen Stefani's 'The Sweet Escape,' Fergie's 'Big Girls Don't Cry' and T-Pain's 'Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')'.

The Police have bragging rights to the top-grossing tour of the year, raking in a cool $212 million. Another reunion tour takes the No. 2 spot, as Genesis grossed $129 million. Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney and Rod Stewart round out the top five best-selling tours of the year.

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Carrie Underwood Named Sexiest Vegetarian ... Again

Carrie Underwood once said she'd rather sing to cows than eat them ... and she can now add another award to the mantle because of it. PETA has named the former 'American Idol' winner and country megastar the "World's Sexiest Female Vegetarian." This is the second win for Underwood, who also took the title in 2005, along with Coldplay's Chris Martin.

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