As the Oscars are nearly upon us, this Sunday is sure to be the biggest event of the year. And lucky Brit actress Carey Mulligan who has been nominated for the  Best Actress award is happy for another reason at the moment… her Transformers star boyfriend Shia LaBeouf.

“An Education” starlet Mulligan met the action hero on the set of their new film “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” last August and it seems the couple have been well and truly loved up ever since.

LaBeouf has been linked to co star Megan Fox and singer Rihanna but it seems he may have now found himself a talented English rose to call his girlfriend. Lets hope he escorts her down the red carpet on Sunday as to make their first public appearance together.

Michael Douglas who also stars in the follow up to the 1987 Wall Street classic, warned the both of them about the dangers of off screen relationships but also made  it clear that they are perfect for each other. He said: “I warned them, “Don’t ever do that”, but they are an item and they are having a great time.”

Well we have our fingers crossed for the sensational actress and after winning the BAFTA for the same award, we hope it’s in the bag!

For all our fantastic Oscars and Academy Awards quizzes click here from who won what to who wore what to who said what?!

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The mystery over the death of the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson continues as his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, pleads not guilty to being charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Under the laws of the Californian state, if convicted he could face up to 4 years behind bars. Prosecution are stating that Murray: “did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson”.  But by pleading not guilty, it’s been said he should expect a fight from the rest of the Jackson clan as they still believe there is more to this case involving the physician and possibly other suspects.

One of Jackson’s sisters LaToya released a statement immediately after the hearing stating that she will continue to fight until ‘proper justice is served’. The rest of the family including the family lawyer feels that the charge is not enough and it is simply ‘a whitewash’. As more details come to light, Dr. Murray has been accused of giving Michael Jackson an overdose of general anasthetic called ‘propofol’ which has also been called the ‘milk of amnesia’, plus another two sedatives. However, the correct protocol is said to have not been followed. Jackson suffered from chronic insomnia and he personally hired the physician to be his personal doctor in preparation for his UK comeback concerts. Reports have shown that the singer was in good health before his untimely death and it was the cocktail of drugs that intoxicated him and caused his heart to stop.

Michael Jackson fans all over the world are crying out for justice and want to know the truth behind his death. Tickets for his comeback gigs sold out in record timimg as people anticipated the return of one of the world’s greatest performers. As the trial contines, Dr. Murray has been released on bail and been fined three times more than the usual amount. Do you think this is enough?

Do you miss the King of Pop? Do you know your Billie Jean from your Dirty Diana? Well then take some of our MANY Michael Jackson quizzes and keep his memory alive here at Triviala!

Katie Price has married Celebrity Big Brother winner, cage fighter Alex Reid in a 22 minuite ceremony in Las Vegas. The mother of three only divorced ‘Mysterious Girl’ singer Peter Andre in May 2009.

The newlyweds have been dating for seven months and has been a rollercoaster on/off saga. When Price appeared for the second time on ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’, in her exit interview she publicly dumped Alex on air. After saying she had done “a lot of thinking in the jungle” she went onto say “I wanted to be on my own, I don’t need a relationship. I hope we can remain friends”. Ant and Dec then asked her if Alex was still her boyfriend, she simply said “I’m not with him”.

Some people have said Katie has wed the CBB cross dressing winner for popularity and media attention. However, her agent has published a statement claiming that: “Their decision to marry has not been made with any media deal in place. It is purely down to their love for each other.” Hmmm, well this is publicity hungry Jordan we are talking about and I’m not that convinced, are you?

In an interview with OK magazine only published on Tuesday, Price had said that she will be having children with Alex and that they would be “together forever”.

According to reports, the couple didn’t allow any filming or photography to take place during the ceremony. Although ITV2’s cameras were there as they also screen Price’s relality TV show. So no doubt there will be at least some footage or a predictable OK front cover story! Let’s just wait and see…

What do you think about Jordnas latest conquest? True love or jumping on Alex’s fame bandwagon? Fancy seeing how much you know about Katie Price and ever interesting trials and tribulations then click here for loads of quizzes. Or Big Brother fans can test their knowledge on a decade of housemates!

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After the terrible earthquake that hit Haiti recently, Simon Cowell will be pulling in numerous A list singers to record a charity single to raise money to help Haiti victims.

The charity single will be a cover of REM’s song “Everybody Hurts” and Cowell is in talks with various artists to try and get as many stars involved as possible. Although the final line up has not been revealed, it is rumoured Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Robbie Williams will be asked. Simon will also be hoping to get Take That and Susan Boyle involved but has already signed up both Cheryl Cole and Leona Lewis.

Lewis said: You can definitely count me in. What’s happened is absolutely heartbreaking and I really hope everyone pulls together to help”.

Stars over the pond have also been major players in raising money for the people of Haiti with U2 and Jay Z already recording their own charity singles.  Lionel Richie is also preparing to be joined by other stars to cover Michael Jackson’s classic song “We are the Wolrd”.

In America, over 100 celebrities too part in a ‘Hope for Haiti’ Telethon and raised over £35 million to go to the Haiti relief. The telthon was set up by George Clooney with celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Zac Efron, Sasha Baron Cohen and Reese Witherspoon picking up the phone to donators. The telethon was televisied on MTV and people saw the likes of Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna performing. Users can download all the songs performed and all donations will go straight to the earthquake relief charities.

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2009 was the year of unemployment, busting banks and a wet summer that didn’t see the sun put his hat for long at all.

But as Britain continues to face the ‘big freeze’ and the coldest spell recorded for 20 years, it’s looking like a gloomy start to 2010. Over 1000 people from the UK and Ireland took part in a survey conducted by Triviala.com revealing that over the last decade, 30% asked were not looking forward to 2010 and cannot see the current economy taking a positive turn or recovering from the country’s state of recession.

Around a third of people said that they were basing their New Years resolutions around saving money with the usual promises of eating less chocolate, going to the gym more and curbing our bad habits taking a back seat.

Scott O Donnell, spokesman for Triviala.com said: “its not surprising the survey suggests 75% of people will be using more online discount vouchers in the coming year. We are all looking to the web for entertainment and ways to save.”

The survey also revealed that while more than half of the adults asked were looking to be taking less holidays this year, they were also expecting another rainy summer in the UK.

However, we aren’t expecting 2010 to be completely full of doom and gloom as it seems the British public are feeling positive about our sporting stars and events this year. Still riding high on England’s 2009 Ashes win, Jenson Button with his F1 victory and the medal winning rising stars of the 2008’s Beijing Olympics, a staggering 70% of people are feeling positive and holding out for more sporting success this year. As we all know, nothing beats watching Wimbledon on ‘Murray Mount’ and cheering on England at the pub during the World Cup. The stresses of work and financial worries are put aside for those 90 minutes.

So whilst we have come to the end of the noughties and started the year knee deep in snow, all is still not lost! 2010 could be the year for change- let’s hope for more sporting celebrations with gold medals to boot and fingers crossed we are brought a hot, hot summer after surviving a icy cold winter.

Years we were not looking forward to

1. 2010

2. 2000

3. 2009

4. 2008

5. 2001

6. 2007

7. 2002

8. 2005

9. 2006

10. 2004

Thanks to all of the people who participated in the survey.

Simon Cowell has confirmed this year will be his last as a judge on American Idol but will be launching a US version of The X Factor.

The music mogul signed a contract with Fox network and the search for a new Leona Lewis, Joe McElderry or Alexandra Burke will begin Autumn 2011. The new venture also marks the first project Cowell is teaming up with Sir Phillip Green for, the business tycoon behind Topshop.  With the success of the UK version behind them, the multi miliionaires look to become even richer!

Syco, the  joint production company betweeen Cowell and Sony Music own and produce the X Factor format, meaning Simon will accumulate a more substantial amount of money via The X Factor as on American Idol he was paid only as a judge. Simon’s excitement was shown last night when he said: “‘I’m thrilled that we have put a date on the launch of the U.S. version of The X Factor, and delighted to be continuing to work with Fox”.

The X Factor is shown in more than 17 countries globally and is the most popular entertainment show in the  world. The UK entertainment TV formats are fast becoming the worlds leaders. There was ‘Pop Idol’, across the pond becoming American Idol, ‘Britains Got Talent’ was so successful we now have ‘America’s Got Talent’ with old X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne holding the fort and the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has been transformed into ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in the USA. Simon Cowell knows a good thing when he sees one!

Do you think stateside X Factor will be as successful as the UK’s? Will you miss Cowell on the American Idol panel?

To get you prepped and ready for a star spangled American X Factor in 2011, why not play one of our many X Factor quizzes? Test your contestants, judges and songs knowledge to the max!

Jonathan Ross has announced he’s leaving his job as a radio and TV presenter at the BBC.

The presenter who has worked with the cooperation for 13 years decided not to renegotiate his contract which is due to end in July.

Ross announced he would be quitting his BBC1 talk show, his Radio 2 Saturday morning programme and his late night film programme, but will be able to continue to host the BAFTA Film Awards and other specials.

Although Ross, 49, was suspended in 2008 over a series of phone calls made to the actor Andrew Sachs on Russell Brand Radio 2 show, he’s announcement has come at an unexpected time. The phone scandal “had blown over and he was getting on with things at the BBC.”

His salary a reported £18 million over the last three years has also caused controversy and he was expected to take a pay cut following other BBC stars. The presenter has said his decision is not “financially motivated”.

In a statement the presenter said: “While there I have had a wonderful time working with the BBC, and am very proud of the shows I have made while there”. Jonathan Ross is thought to already have offers from US TV and the UK’s other channels ITV and Channel 4.

Ross has thanked his fans posting on Twitter: “Thanks for all the kind words about my decision. I feel sad that I can’t keep making the shows so many of you love.””

Ahh we’re going to miss Jonathan Ross, Friday nights won’t be the same

If you’re feeling a little nostalgic, why don’t you play some of our fantastic quizzes about all the great BBC shows over the years from The Young Ones to Dragons Den.

Russell Brand is to wed ‘Waking up in Vegas’ singer Katy Perry after proposing to her on holiday in India on New Years Eve.

The eccentric funny man apparently sent a message to The Sun confirming the rumours texting in:

“It’s true. Much love”. Aww.

The news will no doubt be breaking hearts all over the country as the ‘lothario’ has been named one of the Sexiest Men in the World. Known for his crazy hair, skin tight black jeans and bed hopping antics, he has never been out of the spotlight over the last few years. His new fiancee hit the pop scene with her infectious number 1 single ‘I Kissed a Girl’ followed by some more Top 10 hits including ‘Hot and Cold’ and ‘Thinking of You’. Perry is also recognised for being one not too shy away from wearing wacky outfits on stage and hosting numerous award shows.

The couple only met 3 and a half months ago but are clearly loved up and have been inseperable ever since; Katy even managing to brave the recent cold and snowy weather in London! It seems Katy had been dazzled by Brand when they filmed a cameo together for the film ‘Get Him to the Greek’ in September saying: “My scene called for me to make out with him. And on the way down the stairs after the scene, I was hopping like a bunny. I hop like a bunny when I’m happy- I get a bit childlike”.

Well we hope they are truly happy together in Celebsville! And why not check out some of our wedding quizzes from celebrity dresses to fun trivia about that special day!

Also, fancy earning yourself some extra crowns? Then fill out our quickfire survey talking about what lies ahead for Britian in 2010!