It's almost time for Minion madness again as super-villain Gru (Steve Carell) and his three adopted daughters get set to embark on a whole new adventure in Despicable Me 2.

"Gru's back in the game with cool cars, gadgets and weapons!" Gru exclaims in the new trailer, released Tuesday.

This time around Gru is recruited by the 'Anti-Villain League' to use his expertise as a villain to help stop a new bad guy (Al Pacino) from taking over the world.

"Despicable Me 2" hits theaters July 3. Miranda Cosgrove, Kristen Wiig, Ken Jeong, Steve Coogan, Moises Arias, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher and Russ...

Miranda Cosgrove Join's NBC's 'Girlfriend In A Coma' With Christina Ricci

iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove is heading back to TV as Christina Ricci's daughter.

The teenager has been added to the cast of NBC comedy 'Girlfriend in a Coma.'

Ricci will play a woman who wakes from a 17-year coma and realizes she has a daughter from a pregnancy she was unaware of.

Cosgrove starred in iCarly for seven seasons before the show came to an end last year, as the actress embarked on a college degree at the University of Southern California.

Child star-turned-scholar Miranda Cosgrove had a special gift this Christmas - a new puppy.

The former iCarly star lost her beloved poodle Pearl earlier this year while she was making plans to move her pet into a new home.

Cosgrove took to Twitter.com on Friday to share her puppy love with followers, posting a picture of the cute black and white pooch and the note, "Most amazing surprise early Christmas gift."

The actress, who is currently studying at the University of Southern California, has called her new dog Penelope.

Hot, young Hollywood stars showed up at Sunday night's 2012 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California.

Demi Lovato wore a short, daring black, gray and yellow dress with a feathered hemline. Hayden Panettiere glittered in a gorgeous purple sequin gown and matching pumps, while Meagan Good showed off her abs in a sexy white and gray pantsuit.

"Glee" star Lea Michele sizzled in a short strapless number, while singer Jordin Sparks wore a flouncy black dress with a plunging neckline.

Fan favorites Justin Bieber and girlfriend Selena Gomez opted to walk the red carpet solo. Check out a...

After five years and six seasons, “iCarly” is finally coming to an end. The Nickelodeon series has finished shooting its very last episode. Miranda Cosgrove, the 19 year-old star of the show, has spoken about the atmosphere of the “iCarly” set during the last few days of filming.

“Everybody's been crying,” Miranda told E! Online. “But it's nice because everybody's moving on to new things. But we've all had so much fun doing the show. It's definitely sad.”

“I've been crying, especially because everything is the last now. The last table read, the last rehearsal, the last scene. So yeah, we'...

Kind-hearted Miranda Cosgrove has been named as a national ambassador for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The singer, whose grandmother has suffered from cancer, appears in a new public service announcement for the charity to promote this year's Light The Night Walks, a campaign to encourage the public to participate in evening strolls to raise awareness of the illness.

The iCarly star says, "I will walk for my grandmother in hopes of a healthy recovery. I will walk for my fans - those teens who have battled leukemia - the most common cancer in teens my age. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc...

Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Daniel Radcliffe are among the top nominees for the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

The boy wizard franchise's eighth and final film, "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2," will compete against "The Smurfs," "The Muppets" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" for Favorite Movie, while Radcliffe will face off against Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Jim Carrey (Mr. Popper's Penguins) and Adam Sandler (Jack & Jill).

Radcliffe's Potter co-star Emma Watson is shortlisted for Favorite Movie Actress alongside Kristen Ste...

Single Miranda Cosgrove is convinced chivalry is dead because she always has to pick up the check on dates.

The "iCarly" star is hoping to find a well-mannered boyfriend when she heads off to college at the University of Southern California this autumn since she's sick of funding romances.

She says, "I'm not dating anyone right now. I did have a boyfriend not too long ago and he never paid for anything. I always ended up paying for him no matter what. He never paid for himself. He would find a way (to get out of paying for anything); he would go to the restroom, he would say he forgot his...

Al Pacino has signed on to replace fellow Oscar winner Javier Bardem as the villain in the "Despicable Me" sequel.

The star will join Steve Carell and Russell Brand, who are reprising their animated roles for "Despicable Me 2."

Kristen Wiig and "iCarly" actress Miranda Cosgrove will also offer up their voices for supporting characters.

Actress Miranda Cosgrove is set to join the ranks of the stars who are furthering their education after revealing she's leaning towards attending the University of Southern California beginning later this year.

The iCarly star has offers to attend both USC and New York University and she's close to making her decision, confessing the Los Angeles school appears to be the favorite.

She explains, "I deferred for a year since I'm doing my show and it's really getting down to the point where I have to make the decision.

"My dad loves USC because he went there and my parents don't really want ...

Miranda Cosgrove is hopeful she will soon walk again after undergoing weeks of physical therapy for her broken ankle.

The "iCarly" singer/actress was forced to cancel her "Dancing Crazy Tour" after she was severely injured when her bus collided with a tractor in August.

Cosgrove underwent an operation on her leg and has had regular sessions with a physiotherapist to help her get back on her feet again.

In a post on Twitter, she writes, "Been going to physical therapy a lot for my ankle. Might be able to walk again in a little less than a month! Can't wait."

Since breaking her ankle, Cos...

Anne Hathaway has become the frontrunner to land the iconic role of Fantine in a new movie version of musical "Les Miserables."

The actress, who is currently playing Catwoman in the new Batman movie, belted out "On My Own" from the musical at the Oscars in February, and now it looks like that performance may have earned her a leading role in the movie.

Hathaway's pal and one-time Academy Awards duet partner Hugh Jackman will play leading man Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Hayden Panettiere, Miranda Cosgrove, Lucy Hale and Emma Watson are also being co...

Miranda Cosgrove is recovering at home after undergoing surgery following her tour bus crash earlier this month.

The iCarly singer/actress sustained a broken ankle after her bus collided with a tractor while en route to Wichita, Kansas for a concert on August 12th. Her mom and the bus driver were also injured in the incident and as a result, Cosgrove cancelled her Dancing Crazy Tour and returned home to Los Angeles.

The 18 year old has now revealed to fans she checked into a hospital last week for an operation and is recuperating at home - and she's grateful for all their support follow...

Miranda Cosgrove was not the only person injured in a scary bus accident. Her mother was described as "beaten up" in the Thursday morning crash that broke the iCarly star's ankle.

"Miranda's mom was on the bus with her and got really beaten up by the crash," a source told People. "She's expected to fully recover, but it's scary because the driver was hurt, too, and he's in really bad shape."

"This was a life-threatening crash. A piece from the tractor-trailer went straight through the windshield and the driver's arm was sliced all the way through." The bus driver is in critical condition...

Teenage singer/actress Miranda Cosgrove has been forced to postpone a string of concerts after breaking her ankle in a tour bus crash on Thursday morning.

The iCarly star and her entourage were en route to Wichita, Kansas for a show on Friday after performing in Ohio on Wednesday when their bus collided with a tractor.

Her representative tells TMZ.com, "Miranda Cosgrove's tour bus was involved in an accident early this morning in Illinois... There were five passengers on the bus, and Miranda suffered a broken ankle. At this time, we are told everyone will be fine."

The rep confirms up...

M Magazine has released their list of the Richest Teens of 2011. Find out which teen star came out on top –and which Jonas Brother earns more than the rest.

From TV shows to movie roles and fashion lines, teen stars are pulling in some serious cash. Which star pulled in the most dough in 2011? M Magazine compiled the list of the teen stars that are rich beyond their wildest dreams!

Miley Cyrus can sing, act, dance -- and has proven that she is a triple threat that can pull in the big bucks. The 18-year old star tops the list with an estimated net worth of $120 million! She started in th...

"iCarly" star Miranda Cosgrove has a thing for wheels as she turns 18 - she wants a new car and a bicycle made for two.

The actress celebrates her birthday on Saturday and she has got her heart set on two very special gifts.

She tells Eonline.com, "I can drive. I could already do that when I was 16 but I'm going to actually do it now.

"I wanted a Volkswagen bug (Beetle) for a long time... I'm more into, like, colour than, like, the type of car and stuff. I don't know much about cars, so I'm just more into picking the right color.

"(And) this is going to sound really lame, but I really l...

Teenage actress Miranda Cosgrove's college dreams are coming true - she's been accepted at two prestigious universities in New York and Los Angeles.

The iCarly star previously revealed she had applied to various colleges across the U.S. to study film. She told Seventeen magazine, "My ultimate dream is to go to the University of Southern California for two years and then New York University for two years."

Her anxious wait is finally over and she's celebrating after landing placements at both of her preferred schools - but she admits it will be a tough choice to settle on one.

Cosgrove...

Actress Miranda Cosgrove is leading a new TV campaign to raise awareness about bullying in the digital age.

The iCarly star has joined forces with executives at children's TV network Nickelodeon and a host of its young actors to stamp out the hurtful behavior among youths and advise kids on what to do if they are targeted by bullies online.

In one advertisement featuring True Jackson VP actress Ashley Argota, she says, "Sign off the computer; don't reply to a hostile messenger; block bullies from access; make a copy of the message to show to an adult you trust."

Nickelodeon's campaign...

Jack Black is back! For the third time in KCA's history, the always funny Jack will take viewers on a wild ride as he returns to host Nickelodeon's 2011 Kids' Choice Awards premiering live on Saturday, April 2, at 8:00 PM (ET).

Check out the complete list of nominees for the awards below and start voting for your favorites starting March 7th here!

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Icarly star Miranda Cosgrove is nursing a broken heart after splitting from her boyfriend of three years.

The 17 year old is refusing to name the mystery man, only revealing they met at work on her TV show. But the break-up has left her devastated and she is convinced her ex will forever be the "one who got away."

She tells Seventeen magazine, "I've only had one serious boyfriend, but we dated for three years. We broke up not that long ago. He's the one guy I really, really liked. People say they have that one person they never forget - I feel like that. Even though we don't talk too much...

The stars came out en masse during Wednesday night's People's Choice Awards, and it appears that metallics, black, and white are the trendy hues this year.

Hollywood's finest walked the blue carpet in an array of subdued colors, although a select few stars stood out in bright attire.

Check out what the stars wore last night, and tell us who looked great and who didn't!

Check out the full list of winners HERE!

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"Wizards of Waverly Place" star Selena Gomez in her second outfit of the evening

"Nikita" star Maggie Q

"Desperate Housewives" star Vanessa Williams

Kim, K...

In "Despicable Me," a mysterious criminal mastermind has stolen one of the pyramids in Egypt, sparking a fit of jealous envy in evil genius Gru (Steve Carell), who hasn't managed to make headlines since he and his minions swiped the Times Square JumboTron years back.

Ever since Gru was a little boy, he dreamed of going to the moon. Now, if Gru can just build a rocket and get his hands on a powerful shrink-ray, he can cement his reputation as the greatest thief who ever lived by stealing the Earth's satellite right out of the sky. But immediately after Gru heists the shrink-ray, the cunning...

Released back in July, 2010, UNIVERSAL’s Despicable Me took the world by storm. Full of quirkiness and material across the board for just about everyone, moviegoers felt pretty thrilled and satisfied with one of this year’s best animated features. Fast forward five (5) months later, and this masterpiece of a film can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.

Available on December 14, 2010 from UNIVERSAL Studios Home Entertainment, you can obtain three (3) new Mini-Movies starring ‘The Minions!’ Available on the Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D combo packs for an enjoyable experience and on DVD...

Nickelodeon bosses have distanced themselves from controversy after a character on teen show iCarly wore a smoking-related shirt, insisting they had "no idea" what the design represented.

Bambu Apparel spokesperson Sarah Saiger was stunned when she spotted actor Jerry Trainor in a shirt from the clothing brand, which also produces cigarette rolling papers.

Saiger tells the New York Post's Page Six gossip column, "It was unbelievable to me that they (Nickelodeon) didn't do any due diligence (sic). I always made sure not to put advertisements for my clothes near kids. I don't want kids bu...

Miranda Cosgrove has upset music fans in Arizona after cancelling a concert on Tuesday due to a "scheduling conflict" - only to tweet about dining out at a restaurant when she was meant to be onstage.

The iCarly star was due to perform at the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, but scrapped the show citing conflicts in her busy schedule.

However, she raised suspicions about the legitimacy of her excuse on Tuesday night when she posted a message on Twitter.com, suggesting she had simply blown off the appearance.

Cosgrove wrote: "Sitting in my favorite French restaurant after 4 hours of Fren...

Yesterday, "iCarly" star Miranda Cosgrove posed for photographs while attending the U.K. premiere of her film "Despicable Me," held at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square.

What do you think of her black sequined camouflage dress?

In "Despicable Me," a mysterious criminal mastermind steals one of the pyramids in Egypt, sparking a fit of jealous envy in evil genius Gru (Steve Carell), who hasn't managed to make headlines since he and his minions swiped the Times Square JumboTron years back.

Miranda's debut CD "Sparks Fly" is in stores now and features her smash hit single "Kissin U."

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Keke Palmer & SpongeBob SquarePants spent the day together on Saturday as a part of Nickelodeon's annual "Worldwide Day of Play." Each year the network halts programming for a few hours (this year from 10am - 2pm) and urges kids to get outside and play instead of sitting in front of their televisions watching Nickelodeon or playing video games all day.

To commemorate the event, Riverside Park in New York City hosted the Big Brothers/Big Sisters "Race for the Kids" event, and a few of Nickelodeon's big stars were in attendance.

Joining Keke were NBA basketball superstar Chris Paul and Nick...

The MTV Video Music Awards were rocking last night, and Lady Gaga took home eight awards, including "Best Female Video," "Best Pop Video" and the night's biggest accolade, "Video Of The Year."

Move over, Gaga, there's something even more important than your trophies -- the fashion!

The dominating theme of last night's event was black and white, which coincided nicely with the white carpet! Pop stars, reality stars, and actresses went short, sexy and strapless, although some bucked the trend with longer gowns.

Scroll down to take a look at the lovely ladies, and tell us which star stood o...

Miranda Cosgrove performed in concert on NBC's "Today Show" on Monday. This was the "iCarly" star's live TV debut. She had a little bit of a punk vibe with a mostly black outfit, which included platform boots, a leather and sequined jacket and ruffled purple and black skirt.

Miranda's debut CD "Sparks Fly" is in stores now and features her smash hit single "Kissin U."

An all-new episode of "iCarly," "iSam's Mom," is set to premiere Saturday, Sept. 11, and features a very special guest appearance by Jane Lynch as Sam Puckett's (Jennette McCurdy) mother.

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