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Let's face it -- as much as we identify with celebrities, we don't really know them. That's why public meltdowns, where they show their peevish, arrogant and sometimes crazy sides, are so darned fascinating. When this happens, our perception of celebs can change forever. Think about it -- will you ever be able to watch 'Braveheart' again without recalling Mel Gibson's racist rants? We think not. R

This New York City penthouse belongs to a pint-sized daytime talk show host who shills for appliance companies in her spare time.

The 2013 Golden Globes award ceremony honored Jodie Foster with the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by 'Iron Man' star Robert Downey Jr., and what ensued was probably the strangest/longest "non-coming-out" speech of all-time.

This Beverly Hills home is available for lease since the actor who owns it is running low on cash, what with spending so much money using his lawyers to talk to his ex-wife instead of manning up and making those calls himself. It's not like he'll be sleeping in the car, though -- he has plenty of other luxury pads. Hanging out in a bar where everyone knows your name apparently pays obscenely well.

- Christina Aguilera's career, which spans 13 years, will be recognized at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.

This $12 million mansion in the Pacific Palisades area of Southern California was just snapped up by an R&B singer who will most likely use every room in the home to take topless photos of herself and share them with the internet. In other words, the manse is a punishment to us all.

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Samuel L. Jackson Age: 64 Occupation: Actor Known For: Appearing in more than 100 movies, most notably 'Pulp Fiction,' the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy and 'Snakes on a Plane,' being an avid golfer, and his hilariously and famously foul mouth

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jonah Hill Age: 29 Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter and Comedian Known For: Roles in films like 'Superbad,' 'Knocked Up,' 'Funny People,' 'Get Him to the Greek' and 'Moneyball', and creating the short-lived cartoon 'Allen Gregory'

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:   Jake Gyllenhaal Age: 32 Occupation: Actor Known For: Roles in films like 'Donnie Darko,' 'The Day After Tomorrow' and 'Jarhead,' earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor as Jack Twist in the film 'Brokeback Mountain,' being the little brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, and previous relationships with Kirsten

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Milla Jovovich Age: 37 Occupation: Actress and Model Known For: Appearing in 'Dazed and Confused,' 'The Fifth Element,' and 'The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc,' starring in the film adaptation of the video game 'Resident Evil,' and founding the production company Creature Entertainment

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bobby Flay Age: 48 Occupation: Chef, Restauranteur and Television Personality Known For: Being the owner and executive chef of 12 restaurants from coast to coast, hosting seven Food Network television programs, being an Iron Chef on the same network, and being featured on the 'Great Chefs' television series

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tom Waits Age: 63 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Composer Known For: His distinctive gravelly voice, composing the music for movies like 'One From the Heart,' cover versions of his songs by artists like Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles and Rod Stewart, and his legions of devoted fans