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First one: RUSSELL BRAND IN NEW YORK CITY: EXTENDED AND UNCENSORED!

BRITISH POP ICON. ROCK STAR. LADIES MAN. The unexpected star and scene-stealer of Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the controversial host of the 2008 VMA’s, Russell Brand makes his Comedy Central debut with Russell Brand in New York City. Detailing the difficulty of handling his newfound fame in America, recounting the time he meet the Queen and instructing women on how to approach him, Russell Brand proves he’s the hottest thing to come out of Britain since The Beatles.

Second one: JO KOY: DON’T MAKE HIM ANGRY

Don’t Make Him Angry. Brandishing his energetic physicality and wacky impersonations, Jo Koy explores America’s obsession with road rage, recalls some of the worst places he’s ever had to visit while touring, and shares some of his most intimate family moments. Whether you’re already a fan or you’re just looking for the next great comic, pick up this DVD. We promise: it’ll leave your ribs hurting long after the show ends.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been cast in the spin-off to the 2008 comedy “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the producer/rapper will play a record label executive in “Get Him to the Greek,” which sees the return of “Sarah Marshall” director/co-writer Nicholas Stoller and producer Judd Apatow.

Also back is Russell Brand, who will reprise his role as out-of-control rocker Aldous Snow. Rose Bryne (”Knowing,” TV’s “Damages”) will play Snow’s latest love interest, an equally wild pop star named Jackie Q.

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In a revealing interview with OK! magazine, Britney Spears talks about her new album, her sister’s shocking pregnancy and her children.

Spears told OK! magazine that her new album will come out in the next six to nine months and will include songs produced by the Underdogs, who have worked with Chris Brown and former beau, Justin Timberlake, in the past. “I think it is more urban. I’m working with producers who are just amazing,” Spears told OK!

Spears wrote more for this album than any other and says she spend time at the piano every day working on new songs. “This is my best work ever,” she said.

Spears has had a rough year, being hospitalized twice, having a custody disupte with ex-husband Kevin Federline and being the main fodder for the paparazzi’s flashing lights.

Her sister, Jamie-Lynn, also shocked everyone, including Britney, by becoming pregnant. “It was mind-boggling. I was shocked a little bit. But it was really cool, and she was happy,” said Spears.

OK! also talks with Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, who provides more understanding of why full custody of Britney’s two sons was given to Federline, stating that they wanted to avoid a full trial.

Most recently, Britney Spears appears in the promotional video for the MTV Video Music Awards, alongside host Russell Brand.

Forget Sarah Marshall – it’s all about Russell Brand.

A sequel to Jason Segal’s hit comedy is in the works, which would centre around Brand’s obnoxious rock star character, Aldous Snow.

UK website Chortle reports that Segal and Sarah Marshall herself, Kristen Bell, have been approached but nothing has been confirmed. Jonah Hill, however, would be back, “a wet-behind-the-ears insurance adjuster instructed to ensure Brand’s wildman gets to a gig.”