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Hong Kong actor/singer Edison Chen made his first public appearance since his sex scandal broke earlier today, announcing his stepping away from the entertainment industry to heal himself.

“I would like now to apologize to all the people for all the suffering that has been caused and the problems that have arisen from this,” Edison said at a press conference. “I would like to apologize to all the ladies and to all their families for any harm or hurt that they have been feeling. I am sorry.”

1,300 explicit photographs of Edison with a string of Hong Kong starlets and pop stars flooded the Internet over the past few weeks. The pictures were copied by the staff of a computer repair shop from a faulty laptop believed to belong to Edison.

“These photos were very private and have not been shown to people and were never intended to be shown to anyone,” the 27-year-old said. “I have failed as a role model. However I wish that this matter will teach everyone a lesson. I’ve decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul. I will dedicate my time to charity and community work within the next few months.”

Ten arrests in connection with the scandal have already been made by Hong Kong police.

Former Lost star Dominic Monaghan, who’s playing Beak in the new Wolverine movie, carries his important travel documents in his mouth as he makes his way through security at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

“He’s so dedicated to his art that he’s even rehearsing in line at the airport!” says JJ reader oakling.

Flying off to film X-Men: Wolverine in Australia!

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Ellen Pompeo, wearing an oversized black coat, and a gal pal grab lunch at a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon.
The 38-year-old Grey’s Anatomy actress was reportedly looking at various apartments in Greenwich Village earlier this month.

Alessandra Ambrosio heats up the pages of Ocean Drive
Get your very own Hannah Montana makeover
Kim Kardashian is very discreet
Kate Beckinsale graces the pages of Esquire
Kate Hudson looks ready for Flashdance
Christina Aguilera gives Ellen something to look at
Jessica Alba is having twins too? Oh, brother….
TR Knight walks softly and carries a big box
Britney is on an upskirt rampage
Colin Farrell arrives in time for the Oscars
Looks for less: celebs made in the shade
Amy Winehouse gives a shout-out to her jailed husband
Robert Hoffman gets jiggy with himself
Did Mike Gondry’s Be Kind Rewind copy a Nickelodeon show?
Rosie O’Donnell vented about Britney Spears’ ex manager/friend Sam Lufti on her official blog. She says she’s spoken to him a few times and thinks “he’s a bad guy all around.”
Beyonce will play Etta James and Adrien Brody will portray Chess Records founder Leonard Chess in a movie about the label.
Justin Timberlake recently popped into his Upper East Side eatery Southern Hospitality, where he chatted up customers and gave them his personal recommendations on the menu.
The Hollywood writers’ strike took a $2.5 billion toll on the Los Angeles County economy, according to Jack Kyser, chief economist of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.

Celine Dion takes manager husband Rene Angelil and son Rene Charles, 7, to visit the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

Celine’s world tour kicked off in Johannesburg. The 39-year-old Canadian chanteuse has nine concert dates in South Africa through March 1st. From there, her family flies to Dubai, UAE.

To read more on Celine and her family’s shared special moments in South Africa, pick up the latest issue of Canada’s Hello! magazine, which also has pictures of Christina Aguilera and her newborn son, Max Bratman

Workers decorate the Kodak Theater for the 80th Academy Awards ceremony on February 24, 2008. The preparation for the annual event is smoothly underway.

Workers hoist a gold Oscar statue into place at the entrance of the Kodak Theater, where the 80th Academy Awards will be held on February 24, 2008.

Preparations for the 80th Academy Awards ceremony on February 24, 2008 are at full tilt at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California.

An undated handout photo provided by Ho Chi Minh City's immigration department shows Vietnamese boy Pham Quang Sang, renamed Pax Thien Jolie, who was adopted by U.S. actress Angelina Jolie.

Hollywood superstar couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially adopted 4-year-old Pax Thien from Vietnam.
A Los Angeles County Children's Court judge finalized the couple's adoption of Pax on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Jolie confirmed to People.com Friday.
The 4-year-old boy has lived with the couple and their three other children for nearly a year.
He is now a legally recognized member of the ever-growing family, which in addition to the celebrity parents includes fellow siblings Maddox, 6; Zahara, 3; and Shiloh, who turns 2 in May. 　
TMZ.com reported Thursday that the happy family held a mini celebration after the judge signed off on the paperwork at a courthouse in the Monterey Park area of L.A.
Jolie adopted Pax from an orphanage in Vietnam last year, saying at the time, "You can imagine what courage it takes to be in all new surroundings, with new people and a new language. He is very strong."
While an official adoption ceremony did take place in Vietnam's Department of Justice in March 2007, the U.S. had not, until now, formalized the addition.

Rihanna performs an unlikely collaboration with the British band Klaxons at the 2008 Brit Awards held at Earls Court in London on Wednesday..

The two teamed for a mash-up of her hit song “Umbrella” and their song “Golden Skans.” A laser light show helped spice up the awesome collaboration.

Rihanna is sure loving the full-length dresses!

American Idol champ Jordin Sparks and R&B sensation Chris Brown have teamed up and for the latest “No Air” Music Video.

It’s nothing revolutionary but check it out below!

Christina Ricci shows off the right amount of curves at the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s Penelope held at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Ricci, who turned 28 earlier this month, plays the title character in the film, which is out Feb. 29.

The Hollywood Reporter says of the movie: “Charming, low-key fable with sly modern twist.”

Variety disagrees: “The whimsical ugly-duckling fable becomes more uneven as it proceeds, straining too hard to manufacture its quirky charms.”

Reese Witherspoon flips her hair at the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s Penelope held at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles on Wednesday. (Reese produced and stars in the film.)

Via The Record: In Penelope, set to open Feb. 29 and co-starring James McAvoy and Reese Witherspoon, [Christina Ricci] plays a smart, sensible girl who is eager to learn more about the world. She does have one tiny flaw, however: a pig snout where her nose should be. As the result of a family curse, Penelope’s nose will not become normal until a Prince Charming falls in love with her as she is.

Beyonce and her “Boys Club” boo Jay-Z leave Bar Pitti, which serves great Northern Italian fare, in NYC’s West Village on Wednesday.

Hoards of fans and photographers greeted Bee and Jay as they left the NYC restaurant.

Beyonce wears Ariella studded boots by Christian Louboutin.

Rihanna keeps it young and fresh in a shiny silver dress at the 2008 Brit Awards held at Earls Court in London on Wednesday.

Highlights from the ceremony included the unlikely collaboration between the British band Klaxons and Rihanna. The two teamed for a mash-up of her hit song “Umbrella” and their song “Golden Skans.”

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Racing MeccaThe hard, flat sand of Daytona Beach has lured speed hounds since the turn of the century. By 1956 (above), the annual February gathering, organized by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, attracted several dozen drivers.

Early YearsThe beach's long expanse was the perfect testing ground for early drivers to test the outer limits of the power of the automobile. Between 1904 and 1935, 15 land speed records were set on the course's hard-packed sand. In this 1929 photo, British driver Major Harry Segrave sits behind the wheel of his "Golden Arrow" racer.

AirborneA competitor in the 1953 race hits a pothole on the beach. The early road course, over four miles long, was notoriously treacherous.