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Hugh Jackman is a Deception Dude



Here are two brand new promos of Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams from their upcoming film Deception.

The drama thriller is about accountant Jonathan (Ewan McGregor), who is introduced to a mysterious sex club known as The List by his lawyer pal Wyatt (Jackman). But in this new world, he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million dollar heist.

Deception opens in theaters on Friday, April 25.


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Kristen Bell is Hot and Leggy in Vanity Fair



There's only one picture of Kristen Bell in the May issue of Vanity Fair, but damn is it a good one. Kristen gets done up in a 1940s-style pin-up shoot, and shows some major leg action her one-piece swimuit. I'm not sure why exactly they needed to Photoshop the image so much, the overall concept is definitely a winner. I just hope that next time the editors might be so bold as to include more than just one picture.
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Milo Ventimiglia Shops Snowboards



Heroes hottie Milo Ventimiglia shops snowboards, boots and bindings at the Burton store on Melrose in Los Angeles this past weekend.

Hope things with him are still going well with costar Hayden Panettiere!!

The third season of Heroes will start up on Monday, September 15 with a three-hour premiere.
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Jamie Lynn Spears’ Bump in the Road



Jamie Lynn Spears shows off her growing baby bump but keeps things casual in a tee and short shorts in Kentwood, Louisiana on Tuesday.

The 17-year-old pregnant Nickelodeon star was seen leaving “Connie’s Jewelry & Gifts” before she hopped into her Range Rover. It’s rumored that Jamie Lynn’s due date is July 10th.

Currently in the rumor mill: mama Lynne Spears wants Jamie Lynn to sign a pre-nup. Will baby daddy Casey Alridge sign?
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Vanessa Minnillo & Nick Lachey Not Breaking Up



Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are not breaking up, contrary to a tabloid's claim.

The National Enquirer reports the couple "sat in stone silence" after "what appeared to be an argument" during an outing at L.A.'s Katsuya last month.

The story is "not true," Lachey's rep tells Us.

"They are 100 percent together and fine and in love," a source tells Us. "Nick and Vanessa did go to dinner that night but there was no fight. When they got in the car, Vanessa looked annoyed in pictures because she was fixing her eyelash!"

Lachey, 34, and Minnillo, 27, even took a "romantic trip" to New York this weekend, the source adds.

The couple have been together since 2006.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Kylie Minogue Warns: I Was Misdiagnosed



Doctors don't know everything, breast cancer survivor Kylie Minogue says.

The Aussie singer, 39, told Ellen DeGeneres yesterday that her first physician failed to diagnose her with the disease.

"Because someone is in a white coat and using big medical instruments doesn't necessarily mean they're right," she said.

After touring briefly, she said she decided to get another check-up after hearing stories from other women about being misdiagnosed.

"I don't want to say that to frighten people but that's just a fact," Minogue said.

DeGeneres, also a breast cancer survivor, revealed that she once discovered a lump in her breast so she got had a mammogram.

"They didn't find anything," DeGeneres said, "and a couple of weeks later I found a lump."

Added Minogue, "You must follow your intuition and if you have any doubt go back again".

Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the 15-54 age group.
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Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson Go on Cocktail Date



Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson took a break from shooting Marley & Me to grab a round of drinks Saturday night.

Along with Wilson's pal Woody Harrelson, they popped by Miami's La Marea The Tides at the restaurant's Coral Bar, a source tells Us.

They then joined about 20 pals for a low-key Mediterranean meal in the dining room.

"Jennifer was in a very good mood, and she was extremely friendly to all the staff," an eyewitness tells Us. "She spent a lot of time with Owen, but it didn't appear that anything too flirtatious was going on.

"It was definitely more of a friends vibe," adds the eyewitness.

Marley & Me hits screens December 25.
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No Lasting Matter

Robin Williams is awfully comfortable with his split status, why's that, babycakes? And this American Idol benevolence has got to go. We want snark, stars and serious tension. Please, none of this feel-good Paula nonsense. And who's Jen Aniston pretending to date this time?


Robin Williams, Marcia Williams

Amusing Cruising

Some folks stay indoors for weeks following a bad breakup, sniffling under the covers with a stash of Häagan-Dazs in one hand and a pile of Kleenex in the other. Then there’s Robin Williams, who’s been spotted out on the scene more than ever following that separation from his not-for-much-longer wife-unit, Marsha. Robby W. did some stand-up at Hell-Ay’s Upright Citizens Brigade theater the very same weekend the missus filed for divorce—kind of a funny (as in “hmmm,” not “ha-ha”) way to mourn a 19-year marriage, huh? Desk Bustup, comprised of insiders more than familiar with Robin and Marsha’s split, tells us Mr. W had checked out on his second wife “a long time ago,” so no surprise he’s been laffin’ his big butt off recently. We say what’s amusing is how eye-wandering history always repeats itself.

‘Course, a room full of stoned hipsters sipping out of brown paper bags ain’t exactly the kinda friends ya need to lean on in tragic times, regardless how or when those events came about. Then again, who’s sad? R.W. is makin’ the rounds and appearing on Idol Gives Back. Plus, the funnyguy performed his own material during a midnight show at the Improv in T-town, and was happy to pose with fans for photos following his set. And let’s not forget that bleeding heart he wore, not on his sleeve, but on his whole damn shirt! Are all these way-too-public appearances your way of moving on, Rob-hon? Or are you just not all that depressed about your married life’s demise?
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Johnny Depp Couldn't Make Enemies If He Tried

Johnny Depp is playing a bank robber in Public Enemies, but his tough-guy role doesn't seem to be affecting him personally. Johnny has been extra nice to fans while filming this movie, and word of his autograph-giving ways must be getting around. Hundreds of people camped out last night near his set in Aurora, Illinois in hopes of catching a glimpse of Mr. Depp. Like the nice guy he is, Johnny came out around midnight to have a meet and greet with waiting fans.


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Britney's Still Got Some Work to Do

Britney followed up her family weekend with a visit and play date with Sean and Jayden in LA yesterday. The boys are getting so big but being carted around in their blue car is definitely reminding us of the old days before Brit lost her visitation rights. Even though her life is on the up and up, according to Mark Vincent Kaplan, Britney will have to keep her good behavior consistent for at least another month before she can have more time with her boys.



In other Britney news, Jamie is still searching for new projects for his daughter. The latest is that he's trying to team up with Danish celebrity broker Claus Hjelmbak to get Britney to promote a new line of imported furniture. His supposed partner is already denying the claims, but it would be an interesting change up from designing clothes and fragrances.
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Jessica Simpson (And Her Hair Extensions) Think Pink

Jessica Simpson brought out her very best Barbie impression once again shooting the new Hairdo Extensions ads in LA yesterday. Of course Jess had her business partner and sidekick Ken Paves right there with her to perfect her locks from curly to super straight. Seems like we'll get to see Jess' goofy side coming into play here, which is already better than her unflattering Esquire cover.




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Fergie's Got Glamour To Spare

Miss Glamorous herself showed off her curves for the May issue of Glamour. Fergie may have been dodging pregnancy rumors just a few weeks ago, but between these photos and her little black outfit for Idol Gives Back, she's putting that speculation to rest in the best way. In the issue, she touches a wide range of topics from being engaged, to giving advice to getting pregnant for real someday. Here are highlights:



* On Josh:
"It's interesting: He's so great-looking--everybody knows that. But that's so not the reason that I'm with him. I've dated many different types. I was all over the map. For me, it was learning about being attracted to the right things in a person, not the wrong things...."

* On which celebs she'd ask for pregnancy advice:
"I'd like to ask Gwen [Stefani], because she's really done a great job. I don't want to be touring, though, when I'm pregnant, like Jennifer Lopez did, like Gwen and Christina [Aguilera] did. I know I don't want that. Because I get way too physical [on stage]; I don't think I could hold myself back. And I would just be scared to hurt the baby. So for me, I'd take time off to read books about having babies, because I have no idea about any of that. I've never changed a diaper!"

* On how she deals with fat days:
"You just have to know what looks good on you. I say, focus on the body part that you feel most comfortable about. My legs don't change much so a good look for me is a short black dress with long sleeves. If you see me in that, you know I've gained a few pounds, which is fine."

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Kristin Bell Does LA Direct Magazine

Heroes star Kristin Bell (who will also be starring in the new movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall) is featured on the cover and in the pages of the free mini-mag LA Direct this month ... here are a few of her photos from the issue, wherein she looks totally amazing rockin' the 40's/50's pin-up girl vibe:



In the accompanying interview, Kristin talks at length about her new movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the hijinks that come along with starring in a Judd Apatow comedy ... but she also talks about her ideal guy ("I think kindness is really important. I think it's a big turn-off for most girls if you're rude to the waiter -- something my mom taught me when I was growing up. If you're rude to the waiter, I just shut off."), the difficulty of dating in Hollywood ("You got to have standards of being a human being. Too often in Hollywood that's ignored because people are given so much. It's hard not to get deluded as an actor. Everybody's nice to you. Everybody kisses your ass because they need you to stay happy in order to complete the film.") and the strains of living with the paparazzi ("That's such a strange, strange business. They park outside my house a couple days a week. But, let me stress -- it's not something I believe in asking sympathy for, because it's definitely what you sign up for."). The interview is a pretty good one and it can be read in its entirety HERE. But I was most taken in by the amazing photos ... Kristin really does look amazing in these pics. I love them.
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Photo Op: Angelina Goes to Washington!



A very pregnant ANGELINA JOLIE showed off her growing belly at a panel discussion today in Washington, D.C.

In a whirlwind couple of days in the nation's capitol, mama Jolie participated in the talk regarding children and education in Iraq, honored her friend MARIANE PEARL at the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards on Monday night, and also managed to squeeze in activities for the kiddos -- according to the Washington Post, she took sons MADDOX, 6, and PAX, 4, to the Air and Space Museum earlier on Monday.
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Kim Cattrall Tapped for Oscars of Food



KIM CATTRALL is slipping on her chef's whites to host this year's 2008 James Beard Awards, considered the "Oscars of the food world" and celebrating the best in cuisine, at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on June 8. The 'Sex and the City' star will help celebrate the winners for Outstanding Restaurant and Chef, Cook Books, and Design and Graphics categories.

More than 1,mega_shok.gif0 top chefs, restaurateurs and industry professionals attend this annual event. Up for Outstanding Chef this year are GRANT ACHATZ at Alinea in Chicago; JOSE ANDRES at Minibar by José Andrés in Washington, DC; DAN BARBER at Blue Hill in NYC; SUZANNE GOIN for Lucques in Los Angeles, and FRANK STITT at Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham, AL. Competing for Top Restaurant are Boulevard, San Francisco; Campanile, Los Angeles; Gramercy Tavern, NYC; Jean Georges, NYC; and The Slanted Door, San Francisco.
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'American Idol''s Final 8 Get Inspirational



As part of "Idol Gives Back" week, the Final 8 "American Idol" contestants were required to sing inspirational songs on Tuesday night's performance show. According to the judges, the standout performances of the night were JASON CASTRO, DAVID ARCHULETA and KRISTY LEE COOK.

MICHAEL JOHNS was up first with AEROSMITH's "Dream On." RANDY JACKSON told him, "I really believe this is one of the important weeks for us, because you are telling us who you are. I don't buy that you are an Aerosmith-like singer." PAULA ABDUL said, "I couldn't disagree more. First of all, I think it was the perfect song for you to pick. You sound as good as you look. The high notes that you hit -- my Chihuahuas are going to come join you on stage." SIMON COWELL took a middle position, saying, "I thought it was a very good performance. Why I am slightly with Randy is, I don't like it when you do an impersonation of a rock star. I prefer when you do blues or soul. I preferred last week."

SYESHA MERCADO channeled former "American Idol" winner FANTASIA with "I Believe." Randy remarked, "I have to give you credit again. You took on another tiger this week. Fantasia is one of the best singers. I didn't find the connection with you. It was just okay." Paula noted, "Not many people can take on songs like that. Fantasia has her own style. You made [the song] your own. I think this is hands down one of your most shining nights." Simon observed, "Of course there is going to be a comparison. She sang that song when she won the competition. I think technically you sang it well. What it lacked for me was that big wave of emotion that I got when Fantasia sang it that I didn't get from you."

Ukulele in hand, Jason Castro interpreted "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" inspired by the late ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE's version of the song. Randy enthused, "Dude, Jason Castro is back. That was the hottest tonight. That was blazing, molten hot." Paula agreed, saying, "I love that version of the song. You did a great job." Simon claimed, "The first time I heard that version, I thought it was interesting. The second time, I loved it. The third time -- fantastic."

Kristy Lee cook performed MARTINA McBRIDE's "Do It Anyway." Randy told her, "You know what? There were a couple of pitch moments, but I loved that. It was good for you." Paula praised, "I think you outdid yourself tonight. This was your best by far. It is so easy singing songs that inspire you." Simon stated, "Randy made a point earlier on. With a choice this broad, you have a chance to show who you are as an artist. I thought you were very, very good indeed. You look like a star tonight."

DAVID COOK rocked to "Innocent." Randy said, "I am a huge fan of yours. Every week you have been throwing it down. I didn't think it was one of your strongest weeks." Paula remarked, "I think you are so well defined as being the whole package. I believe in you." Simon commented, "I didn't like this performance very much at all. I thought it was a teensy weensy bit pompous. We say this week after week after week, originality, choice of song and something you are going to remember in a couple weeks. It wasn't anywhere near as good as the last two weeks."

CARLY SMITHSON tackled QUEEN's "The Show Must Go On." Randy said, "It started out good, got a little pitchy and ended up okay. It was disconnected for me." Paula agreed, pointing out, "Your voice, as always, was pretty perfect. I didn't feel engaged with you and I usually am." Simon complimented Carly on her look. Then he added, "I thought it was an unusual choice of song. I think you over-sang it. You lost control of the song toward the end. It came across as an angry performance, which felt out of kilter with the evening."

David Archuleta chose "Angels" as his inspirational song. Randy commended him: "That was the David Archuleta I love. That was your hottest moment this season." Paula simply said, "Fantastic." Simon praised him, saying, "The best song choice of the night so far. This is one of the best pop songs written, in my opinion. I am not going to say it was your best vocal. I am nitpicking here, because you are going to sail through."

BROOKE WHITE performed CARLY SIMON's "You've Got a Friend." Randy said, "For me, I don't think it was your best performance. It was okay for me, but I wasn't mad. Paula enthused, "I think it is the perfect way to close the evening. You were very definitive and I love you." Simon observed that "it was like a pleasant walk in the park. Was it original? No. Was it pleasant? Yes."
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Naomi Campbell: Banned by Airline?



In the wake of her arrest last week at London's Heathrow Airport, reports are circulating that NAOMI CAMPBELL has been banned from flying British Airways, according to Reuters.

However, the airline states that it has not made an announcement regarding the supermodel, telling the wire service: "We don't comment in detail about matters relating to individual passengers," adding that, "All incidents of abuse against passengers or staff are taken extremely seriously by BA and will not be tolerated. We deal with cases on an individual basis and will take whatever action we feel is necessary."

A spokesperson for the 37-year-old responded to the reports, saying, "Naomi has been flying with British Airways for nearly 30 years and has been a good customer. She hopes this can be resolved amicably."
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Niki Taylor: Curvy and Loving It



Model-turned-mom-turned-TV host NIKI TAYLOR opens up in the new issue of Fitness magazine about personal confidence, her daredevil side and how she's bucking the industry trend to be stick thin.

"I was only 14 when I began modeling, and I was skinny too," she says in the issue, on stands today. "I started working with a trainer at age 16 to help my body get more definition; I had my babies when I was 19. Now I'm in my 30s and I've got curves. So my body has gone through many changes. Yes, there is a lot of pressure from the industry, but I think women are prettiest when they look like women."

The "Make Me a Supermodel" co-host says she's learned how to not let the pressure get to her. "It comes down to knowing your own body," she says. "I used to practice posing in front of a mirror. Modeling is like acting without words -- you have to learn how to move in a way that says something. When I'm nervous, I think about my husband, and that gives me confidence. Being secure in how you look comes from never taking yourself too seriously. It's as much about an attitude as it is your size and shape."

Meanwhile, Niki says that the 2001 car accident that left her critically injured has taught her how to live life to the fullest.

"My husband and I ride Harley-Davidsons! I'm a bit of a daredevil these days," she says. "After my accident, I think I realized it was good to embrace life. My faith is really important to me, and I'm less afraid now than before."
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Daniel Radcliffe Bringing ‘Equus’ To Broadway



Harry Potter is headed to The Great White Way.

Daniel Radcliffe, the star of the “Harry Potter” movies, will make his Broadway debut on Sept. 5, playing the disturbed stable boy in a revival of Peter Shaffer’s play, “Equus,” it was announced Tuesday.

Radcliffe, 18, earned rave reviews for his performance in the London production of the Tony Award-winning play. He also received loads of media attention for appearing naked onstage — a departure from his wholesome image as the bespectacled boy wizard in the big-screen adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s best-selling fantasy novels.

“Equus” begins previews Sept. 5 for a limited 22-week run at the Broadhurst Theatre. The play opens Sept. 25-Feb. 8, 2009. Thea Sharrock directs.

Richard Griffiths, who portrays Harry’s mean Uncle Vernon in the “Potter” movies, reprises his London role as the psychiatrist who treats the stable boy, who has blinded six horses.
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Kate Moss Tops Glamour Magazine’s Best-Dressed List



Kate Moss is back at the top of Glamour magazine’s annual best-dressed women list.

“Kate’s back with a vengeance,” Jo Elvin, editor of Glamour, told Reuters. “Her maverick approach to fashion is an inspiration and shows us all how to be a little more daring and experimental.”

The British supermodel bested 2007’s best dressed, Aussie pop star, Kylie Minogue, who took a fashion nose-dive, tumbling all the way down to 19th.

Following Moss in second place, is fellow Brit, Sienna Miller, followed by Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Bilson and Jennifer Aniston, who rounded out the top five coming in third, fourth and fifth places, respectively.

On the worst-dressed side, pop princess, and recent sitcom starlet, Britney Spears took home the not-so-distinguished honors. In a case of fans loving and hating a celeb’s fashion choices, Victoria Beckham was voted ninth worst dressed, but also named tenth best dressed.

Glamour magazine’s top 10 best-dressed:
1 - Kate Moss
2 - Sienna Miller
3 - Scarlett Johansson
4 - Rachel Bilson
5 - Jennifer Aniston
6 - Alexa Chung
7 - Reese Witherspoon
8 - Jessica Alba
9 - Keira Knightley
10 - Victoria Beckham
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Mary-Louise Parker Ends Engagement To ‘Weeds’ Co-Star



Mary-Louise Parker has broken off her engagement to fellow “Weeds” actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Parker, who plays an upscale suburban marijuana dealer on the Showtime comedy, ended the relationship with her actor fiance, according to a person close to the former couple.

The person, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the relationship, said the couple had differing lifestyles, but that Parker holds Morgan in the highest regard and hopes they remain friends.

Morgan, best known for his recurring role as Denny on “Grey’s Anatomy” and the deceased husband of Parker’s character on “Weeds,” began dating Parker in 2006. The pair briefly split last June but later reconciled. Parker, 43, and Morgan, 41, announced their engagement earlier this year.

Representatives for Parker said they do not comment publicly on the personal lives of clients.

In 2003, a tabloid frenzy ignited when actor Billy Crudup left Parker while she was seven months pregnant with their son, then began dating Claire Danes. Parker and Crudup had been together since 1996.

Parker has previously been romantically linked to Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz and actor Timothy Hutton.

The fourth season of “Weeds” premieres June 16.
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Michigan's Bay City Wants Second Chance To Honor Madonna With A Key To The City





A city that more than two decades ago declined to honor Madonna with a key to the city wants the singer to give it a second chance.

Mayor Charles M. Brunner has written a letter inviting Madonna, who grew up in Bay City and the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, to accept a key to the city, The Bay City Times reported.

"We have always been proud of your accomplishments but recently your induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reminded us that we need to honor you with the highest honor that Bay City can offer," the letter says.

The Associated Press sent an e-mail Saturday seeking comment from a publicist for the 49-year-old singer.

Madonna was considered for the honor in 1985, but some thought she was too risque, the newspaper said. It also said the city in the late 1980s refused to accept a sculpture of Madonna from an Italian artist, citing a belief that her popularity would fade in time.

Now, Guy Greve, president of the Bay Arts Council, wants to commission an artist to sculpt a statue of Madonna.

"The local arts council would like to pay homage for her artistic contributions," he said. "I could see a sculpture of her in Bay City. One of Madonna's famous poses could be made into a sculpture."

City Commissioner Christopher J. Shannon, who fronts a local rock band, is planning a Madonna tribute album. He hopes to recruit local musicians to cover hits such as "Like a Virgin" and "Express Yourself."

Madonna's new album, "Hard Candy," will be released April 29.
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David Beckham: That’s the Ticket!



David Beckham gets pulled over by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles.

The soccer stud reportedly was pulled over for a traffic violation for making an illegal left turn on Fairfax and Sunset. Becks received a $160 fine and one point on his driver’s license unless he agrees to go to traffic school.

A spywitness says, “David was really cooperative. I think he knew he was in the wrong.”
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Mary-Louise Parker: My Kids are My Strength



Weeds actress Mary-Louise Parker takes a chilly stroll around Manhattan on Tuesday with her two kids, William Atticus, 4, and Caroline Aberash, as well as their nanny in New York City on Tuesday.

It was reported earlier this week that Mary-Louise, 43, and her Weeds co-star Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 41, broke off their engagement after a two-year on-again, off-again relationship. (They announced their engagement around Valentine’s Day.)

William’s father is actor Billy Crudup.
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David Beckham & Kobe Bryant Lend Each Other Support



Superstar athletes David Beckham and Kobe Bryant attended each other’s respective soccer and basketball games last week.

Becks just blogged about being a big Kobe fan and his short appearance on tonight’s American Idol special, Idol Gives Back. Here’s what Mr. Golden Balls wrote:

“Hi everyone, It was great to get a win in our first home game of the season against San Jose Earthquakes. I thought the whole team performed really well and I was really happy to score my first goal in the MLS and set a goal up for Landon Donovan. Hopefully, with three more home games in a row, we’ll get the results we want, starting with Toronto FC on Sunday.
Earlier in the week, I went to watch the LA Lakers basketball team play and met Kobe Bryant. It was great to see one of basketball’s great players in the flesh. He’s an outstanding athlete and one of the top players in the world and I was delighted that he returned the favor and came to watch the Galaxy on Thursday.

“On Friday I went along to my LA Academy and took part in a session with the children that were visiting. I always enjoy going along to the Academies in London and LA, it’s great to see the kids enjoying themselves playing soccer and I can never resist having a kick-around with them.

“I also recorded a message for Idol Gives Back for this week’s American Idol television show. Idol Gives Back is a charity set up to improve the lives of kids in the U.S and across the world. Simon Fuller and the Idol team have done a great job with this worthwhile cause and I am honored to be
involved. Take care, David”

FYI: Simon Fuller is the creator of American Idol and Beckham’s manager.
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Mike Myers to Host 2008 MTV Movie Awards



Mike Myers will host the 2008 MTV Movie Awards from Universal City’s Gibson Amphitheatre in California on June 1, more than a decade after hosting the show for his first time in 2007.

“Hosting the MTV Movie Awards is like a party, but without having to do beer runs in your mom’s mini van,” the 45-year-old Austin Powers star said in a statement. “We do beer runs in Will Smith’s four-story motor home.”

Nominees for the popcorn statues will be announced next month. Comedian Sarah Silverman hosted last year.

Myers next stars in the upcoming comedy, The Love Guru, out June 20.
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Devendra Banhart & Natalie Portman Get Cozy



Natalie Portman and folk rock singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart were seen in each other’s arms walking through NYC’s West Village on Tuesday afternoon.

Is love in the air for Natalie and Devendra (both 26)?

Well, the pair do have a little bit of history together. Banhart’s song “There’s Always Something Happening” appears on a FINCA benefit compilation put together by Natalie on iTunes.

Ms. Portman will also be making a guest appearance in his upcoming music video, “Carmensita”, which was shot at his home in Los Angeles this past weekend.

The last guy Natalie has been romantically linked with is model Nathan Bogle. Nat and Nat were last seen together back in November.

My Blueberry Nights, Nat’s latest movie, is currently in limited release
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Jennifer Aniston & Orlando Bloom: More Than Friends?



Jennifer Aniston and Orlando Bloom are more than just friends, claims OK!

The pair dined together at a March 25 charity event at Eva Longoria’s Beso restaurant.

“They were like heat-seeking missiles,” one eyewitness reveals. “They came together, threw their arms around each other and shared a big hug. I saw them in a booth next to each other and Jen was looking at Orlando like he was her favorite person in the world. She looked like she wanted to grab him and make out with him!”

Um, no.

Any blind person could see Orly and Victoria’s Secret angel Miranda Kerr and happily seeing each other.

P.S. Disney shot down rumors that Mr. Bloom will not be starring as The Prince of Persia. Arrrrrrrr!!!!! Jake Gyllenhaal has supposedly been offered the role, according to Latino Review.
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Gavin Rossdale is a Wanderlust-ing Man



Gavin Rossdale, aka Mr. Gwen Stefani, is releasing his first solo album, WANDERlust, in stores June 3rd. Here’s a track-by-track description of each of his 13 songs as told by Mr. Rossdale himself:

SOME DAYS: I met someone from Fox in a grocery store who came up and asked if maybe I could write something for TV. It was nice because I love being commissioned. I must have been a dog in a previous life because I quite like someone throwing a ball and I have to fetch it. So I wrote the song for this TV show Drive. They had sixty songs already but felt they all missed the mark. It was a show about people on a journey, so I looked at it through my eyes and I wrote this song the next day. They loved it. I thought “Great – this song will make me a star like something on Grey’s Anatomy.” Then the show was cancelled after four episodes, so it’s just my song now.

FRONTLINE: Obviously we’ve all been watching wars around the world of late that have been shocking and horrible even if you agreed with them — which most of us didn’t. It was clearly dodgy and has become a chronic diversion of funds. It’s hard to get political in songs unless you’ve committed your whole creative life to that like Rage Against the Machine. But the situation is so shocking and heartbreaking, so I wrote my anti-war song imagining how I would feel if I was there — because my experience has only been about getting killed in print. As a parent, imagining anybody’s kid over there is too, too horrible.
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Angelina Talks About Pregnancy for the First Time



Maybe it was all the talk about children, but while Angelina Jolie was discussing Iraq education policy Tuesday in Washington D.C., she "felt kicking suddenly," she tells PEOPLE.

And though it was "in the middle of the event," the expectant mother of four didn't miss a beat as she talked about her two visits to Iraq and her new initiative, Education Partnership for Children of Conflict.

Jolie, 32, says EPCC will be "a center that helps raise awareness and coordinate all the various efforts of people working towards education for children of conflict."

Even after an exhausting couple days in the nation's capital, Jolie, who brought sons Maddox, 6, and Pax, 4, with her, shows no signs of slowing down. She'll continue her work in D.C. all week before re-joining Brad Pitt and their daughters Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, 1.

Most of all, Jolie says, she's savoring this period – unexpected kicks and all – adding, "It is a very special time in our lives."
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Gwyneth Paltrow: Break-Up Rumors Are 'Ridiculous'



Gwyneth Paltrow calls the rumors concerning her marriage "ridiculous" – in fact, it's her role as a wife and mom that gives her the most joy.

"Having a family has made me feel whole," Paltrow, 35, tells British Glamour in its May issue. "I used to always be searching and always lonely. I never feel like that any more."

And she's quick to quash those break up stories circulating: "You will never see us out publicly," she states referring to her husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. "We just don't want to be one of those couples."

"It evolved that way," she explains, admitting she has been known to let her guard down, much to the disappointment of her husband of five years. "He gets furious if I say something about him."

Referring to a recent incident where she declined to reveal her husband's whereabouts to the press, she recalls: "They were like, 'You're breaking up.' ... Ridiculous."

Paltrow has kept a low profile since giving birth to her son, Moses, who celebrated turning 2 with a fiesta Tuesday. But reveals she's happy to talk about her kids and their personalities.

"Apple is an open person," she says of the almost 4-year-old. "She's Taurus; grounded, calm, funny. Moses is Aries, he's the most sweet, sensitive thing but then he'll kick and karate-chop and spit and tumble. He's a real boy."
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Rob Lowe's Nanny to Answer Extortion Claim in Court



Rob Lowe's nanny will use the courts to answer his claims she's trying to extort $1.5 million from him, the nanny's rep says.

"Our complaint will speak for itself. Everything in the complaint is true. We do not need the media to win the case," her rep tells Extra.

In a preemptive action, Lowe claimed in a blog post Monday that the woman is demanding the money from him and his wife "or she will accuse us both of a vicious laundry list of false terribles," including false claims of sexual harassment.

Lowe, 44, has also filed lawsuits against nanny Jessica Gibson and two other former employees.
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Sean Penn & Robin Wright Stop Divorce Action



Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn have halted their divorce proceedings, court papers show.

In a one-page document filed Tuesday in Marin County Superior Court, the clerk dismissed the couple's divorce petition at their request.

Penn, 47, and Wright Penn, 42, filed divorce papers in December after 11 years of marriage,.

Penn and his wife were also spotted at an Eddie Vedder concert in San Francisco Tuesday night, according to Extra, which first reported the withdrawal of divorce papers.

(Penn and Vedder are close pals, and Vedder wrote music for Penn's movie Into the Wild.)

A rep for the actors declined to comment.

Penn initially filed for divorce from his wife on Dec. 7 in Marin County, Calif., Superior Court, though his petition was later dismissed. Three days later, Wright Penn filed her own paperwork. Their first hearing was scheduled for April 21.

The couple has two children, Hopper Jack, 14, and Dylan Frances, 17.
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Beyoncé Wears Huge Rock at Jay-Z's Atlanta Show



Beyoncé and Jay-Z may not be talking about their wedding, but her bling certainly seems to be.

Beyoncé happily flashed a whopping hunk of diamond on her left-hand ring finger Tuesday night at her new husband's concert with Mary J. Blige at Atlanta's Phillips Arena.

Wearing a short black dress and big hoop earrings, the newlywed singer sat in a VIP area with buddy Usher. The two leapt to their feet to groove hard when Jay-Z launched into his hit "PSA," with its lyrics, "I got the hottest chick in the game wearing my chain."

Usher threw up the diamond Roc sign, while Beyoncé showed off a telltale diamond rock of her own and waved her arms to the beat.

During the show, Beyoncé also relaxed backstage on a plush red couch, sporting shades and singing along to Blige's songs as Jay-Z made last-minute costume changes.

On Monday night, Jay-Z celebrated without his wife – or a wedding ring – at his 40/40 club in Manhattan, where he cheered during the NCAA men's basketball championship game with friends including rapper Tru Life.

An unlit cigar dangling from his hand, Jay-Z was in a good mood as he coyly evaded wedding questions. "I don't know what you're talking about!" he said with a laugh when congratulated by patrons.
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Lawyer: K-Fed Getting a 'Bad Rap' on Expenses



Whether it was a $1,100 tip at an L.A. restaurant or a $2,000 tip at a Vegas strip club, Kevin Federline's 2007 spending – detailed in recently released financial documents – has critics buzzing over his lavish lifestyle. But his lawyer says they need to look at the bigger picture before passing judgment.

"He's totally getting a bad rap here," according to Federline attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan, who says the "court of public opinion" is focusing on a few outstanding expenditures. "It seems like an unnecessary attempt to knock him when there's really no basis to do that."

Kaplan claims that even the $2,000 Scores strip club tip has a logical explanation. "That was for a group of people for a friend's bachelor party," says Kaplan, who adds that it wasn't a tip: "That's just how the club categorized it."

Many of Federline's tips are less extravagant. During a September trip to Fat Tony's Italian Restaurant in North Carolina, he tipped $10.00 on a $41.69 bill.

Federline's Double Life
The papers show two sides to K-Fed. Last August, he spent $304.30 to fly to Las Vegas on low-cost Southwest Airlines. ("He doesn't fly private and more often he drives," says Kaplan.) But once he was there, he didn't cut corners. Over the next three days, he spent $3,038.69 at the Hard Rock Beach Club, $3,863.50 at Tao, and $10,220.65 at The Venetian.

Still, some of his spending is less rock star and more suburban dad. Routine charges at Target ($115.10), IKEA ($246.66) and Albertson's grocery store ($405.75) fill his credit card statements, interspersed with occasional shopping sprees at toy stores. (In May, he dropped $2,167.52 in one day at Toys R Us and Babies R Us.)

Kaplan also disagrees with Britney Spears's legal team's argument that the larger expenses suggest Federline should foot some of the custody-battle legal bills that he's asked her to pay.

"Don't focus on whether he spent too much money going on a vacation or going to a restaurant," says Kaplan. "Focus – as the court does – on was he reasonable having to incur these [court] fees? The answer is a resounding yes." Kaplan says that the legal fees were "built up quite frankly by the conduct of [Spears]" during some of her court-delaying, widely-publicized antics.

"I don't think the court should be distracted by the fact that he went to Las Vegas and spent $1,000 or $5,000,” says Kaplan. "It's not relevant."
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Singer Kylie Minogue: I Have "Great Respect" for Doctors



A day after revealing that she was initially misdiagnosed, breast cancer survivor Kylie Minogue has expressed to gratitude for the doctors who helped her.

"I have great respect for the medical profession," the 39-year-old singer said in a statement."

"I am in the very best of hands now," she said. "But it is a fact that my initial diagnosis was that I was 'alright, and had nothing to worry about.' A few weeks later this was clearly not the case."

Minogue also thanked "the countless people who have helped me."

On Monday, the Aussie spoke out about her misdiagnosis to Ellen DeGeneres.

"Because someone is in a white coat and using big medical instruments doesn't necessarily mean they're right," she said.
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Florist: Beyoncé's Wedding Looked Like "Heaven"



Beyoncé and Jay-Z ordered 75 boxes of white-and-cream-colored orchids for their April 4 nuptials at the rapper's downtown Manhattan apartment, florist Amy Vongpitaka tells Us.

"It made the apartment like a heaven, like a palace," says Vongpitaka, owner of NYC's Amy's Orchids. "You walked in, and it was all flowers — everything white and creamy."

In the new issue, Us Weekly reports on the singer's two dresses, what their first dance song was, the celebrity guests and just how tall the wedding cake was (hint: 5-foot-8!).

Vongpitaka says she only had "one week's notice" that they were tying the knot and that the 750 pounds of flowers arrived three days before they said "I Do!" in front of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé's sister, Solange.

The couple also ordered many foot-long garlands to drape around the $8 million, 9,000-square-foot apartment.

"Beyonce requested the specific look of the bloom," Vongpitaka says.

The day before the wedding, "I heard Beyoncé was thrilled," Vongpitaka says. "I know she's so happy with this wedding."
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Paris Hilton's Bro Barron Loses License for a Year for DUI



Barron Hilton pleaded no contest to DUI charges Wednesday in a Malibu, California, courthouse.

His license was suspended for a year, and he was placed on three years' probation. He must also attend a three-month alcohol program.

In addition, Hilton, 18, is required to visit a Los Angeles County morgue and attend a lecture given by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Celebtv.com reports.

The younger brother of Paris Hilton was arrested February 12 for having a blood alcohol level of .14 — nearly twice the legal limit — unlawful use of a license and driving without a license.
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Former 90210 Star Found Dead



Former 90210 star Stanley Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday.

He was 65.

The cause of death is unknown.

Access Hollywood first reported the news.

Kamel is known for playing Rebecca Gayheart's father on Beverly Hills 90210, as well as for roles on The West Wing, Six Feet Under, Melrose Place, The Golden Girls, Days of Our Lives and Murder One.

He mostly recently played Dr. Charles Kroger on the USA hit Monk.

In a statement, a USA rep said, "USA is deeply saddened by the news of Stanley Kamel's passing. Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family. He will be sorely missed."
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Would You Like Fries With That?

Uhhh ... now, I know that Britney Spears has been making heaps of great and positive progress lately (she even got to enjoy a bit of unsupervised visitation with her sons over the weekend) but these new photos of Brit Brit making a bathroom pitstop at a local McDonald's are a bit worrisome. Britters also got herself a new weave ... one of those classy numbers that is supposed to look ratty and unkept, apparently. By themselves, these things aren't necessarily red flags but taken together in conjunction with one another does prompt cause for concern:


Photo credit: Splash News and X17

I just don't like seeing Britney under the same circumstances that we've spent the entire last year (leading up to her public mental breakdown) now that she's been doing so well. I've always been weary of her frequent trips to the public bathroom and the ratty weaves she loves to get sewn into her head are just so unsightly. Hopefully, these bad habits aren't really a determiner that she's backsliding down the path to tragedy again. Let's just assume that she's still being a good girl ... that is, a good girl with really bad extensions.
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Beyoncé's Florist Sells Her Out

Alleged new bride Beyoncé is featured on the cover of this week's issue of US Weekly magazine (from a photoshoot from who knows when) which accompanies an insider's take on the nuptials that reportedly took place last Friday in NYC. According to the florist hired by B-Jay to deck out the shindig, the apartment was made up to look like "heaven, like a palace" ... which is so sweet ... and then the florist went running straight to US Weekly to see what she could get for the story:



Beyoncé and Jay-Z ordered 75 boxes of white-and-cream-colored orchids for their April 4 nuptials at the rapper's downtown Manhattan apartment, florist Amy Vongpitaka tells Usmagazine.com. "It made the apartment like a heaven, like a palace," says Vongpitaka, owner of NYC's Amy's Orchids. "You walked in, and it was all flowers — everything white and creamy" ... Vongpitaka says she only had "one week's notice" that they were tying the knot and that the 750 pounds of flowers arrived three days before they said "I Do!" in front of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Beyoncé's sister, Solange. The couple also ordered many foot-long garlands to drape around the $8 million, 9,000-square-foot apartment ... "Beyonce requested the specific look of the bloom," Vongpitaka says. The day before the wedding, "I heard Beyoncé was thrilled," Vongpitaka says. "I know she's so happy with this wedding."

This is the latest "confirmation" that the couple were married and yet still no official word from B-Jay themselves. As I've said, I tend to believe that the couple were, in fact, wed last Friday but I think I'll wait until I read the story that the caterer will prolly sell to Star magazine to make a final determination.
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Gwyneth Knows Crazy

Gwyneth Paltrow has gone on the record to make the claim that the paparazzi are the ones responsible for making celebs like Britney Spears go crazy ... and to prove her point, she decided to wrap herself up and hide underneath a blanket (with her son Moses) in a crazy manner and in the presence of the paparazzi:


Photo credit: Splash News

Gwyneth Paltrow has accused Adnan Ghalib and the paparazzi of pushing Britney Spears over the edge. She said the media frenzy surrounding Spears and her relationship with the Birmingham-born snapper had caused her to go "insane". Paltrow, whose own marriage to Chris Martin has been scrutinized in the press, said: "Look at what they've done to Britney. The paparazzi and magazines have blood on their hands. They literally made her go insane. She's got classic Stockholm Syndrome - she fell in love with a paparazzo and went insane. The photographers and editors of these magazines have such bad karma. It's pretty dark."

Way to prove the point, Gwynnie.
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Angelina Jolie Doin' It For The Kids

Angelina Jolie hauled her cookies and her heaving baby bump (full of incubating twins?) up to Capitol Hill in Washington DC this week to honor her friend Mariane Pearl and to speak out on behalf of the children of Iraq ... cuz, you know, it's what any superhero would be doing on her day off:



A visibly pregnant Angelina Jolie told the Council on Foreign Relations that education is the best way to help the plight of Iraqi child refugees in a speech in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. "It is a fact that the best way to heal children in conflict and their trauma is to focus their minds on their future," she told the crowd, which included Gen. David Petraeus. "This population we're talking about is the future of Iraq," she added. "So to reach them now, to help deal with their trauma and refocus their minds on a possible future should absolutely be one of our top priorities. "We need these kids ... to rebuild their country, to stabilize their country and eventually lead their country." Jolie, 32 — who has gone to Iraq twice in the past year — said children there "are desperate for an education." During a trip to a Burmese refugee camp, she recalled how a group of teens - many of whom have dropped out of school due to the conflict — begged her for grammar books, dictionaries and pens." "We need them to grow up and be doctors and lawyers and engineers and teachers," she said. "We need them to rebuild their country, stabilize their countries and eventually lead their countries." The actress did not address the question of the U.S.' long term presence in Iraq but said "the surge does not just mean it works if you get numbers of violence down. It works if humanitarian aide is starting to increase and changes are able to be made."

You just know that Angelina Jolie is not content to merely speak out on behalf of the children of Iraq ... I wouldn't be surprised if she ended up adopting a kid or two from Iraq once she births her new baby (babies?). Iraqi kids would be the perfect addition to her ever-expanding family made up of the world's children. Sainthood ain't easy but Angelina sure makes it look like it is.
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Ashlee's Seal Of Approval

Previously it was announced that Ashlee Simpson would be designing and releasing her own line of clothing on April 22 for Wet Seal and today we have our first look at a couple of those designs ... modeled by Miss Ashlee Simpson herself:



Wet Seal will launch a new collection of tops designed by multi platinum recording artist Ashlee Simpson in conjunction with her third CD release, BITTERSWEET WORLD, and a major in-store and online nationwide promotion on April 22, 2008. The Wet Seal, Inc., a leading specialty retailer to young women, today announced the launch of a collection of tops designed by Ashlee Simpson. The collection features designs inspired by Ashlee Simpson's personality, sense of style and album artwork. Each piece displays Ashlee's signature touch and will be priced in line with Wet Seal merchandise. The line will launch nationally on April 22, 2008, the same day that her new album BITTERSWEET WORLD hits stores and online retailers nationwide. The first single from the release "Little Miss Obsessive" is currently heating up radio airwaves. "Ashlee is a role model for our girl and her fun and flirty sense of style is an inspiration for the line. The goal was to partner with an icon and deliver affordable fashion, and Ashlee is an ideal partner for this," said Ed Thomas, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "We're excited to see the designs brought to life in our stores and we look forward to Ashlee's exclusive merchandise being available across America" ... "I was inspired by so many fun, wonderful things as I was recording BITTERSWEET WORLD and it's been great to carry through those inspirations into these new shirt designs," said Ashlee. "I hope my fans love this album and rock out in these shirts!"

See, what I don't understand is how girls are supposed to determine which brand of clothing is the coolest to wear. Should they wear something from the Lauren Conrad Collection? Should they wear something from Anchor Blue, designed by Heidi Montag? OR, should they be wearing something from Wet Seal designed by Ashlee Simpson? And this isn't even taking into account the fashion designs being cooked up by Whitney Port, Britney Spears or Spencer Pratt (okay, maybe not Spencer yet but give him time) ... the possibilities are endless. There is sure to be a veritable fashion war in malls all across the country this summer. Woe to girls.
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Kirsten Dunst Is Back to Cigarettes and Dinner Dates

After a somewhat mysterious stint in rehab this Spring, Kirsten Dunst is back in NYC looking maybe a little healthier or maybe that's just positive thinking. She was out shopping, lunching, and smoking cigarettes with a friend, but I'm more interested in her supposed weekend date. Rumor has it that she was spotted having dinner with Ryan Gosling. Swoon. The two are teaming up onscreen in the new movie All Good Things, so I guess we'll have to see whether the relationship is strictly professional or turns into something more? If so, lucky lucky Kirsten.


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Natalie Kicks Off Spring with a Flower Child

It looks like Natalie Portman has traded in last Fall's flame, Nathan Bogle, for a new guy. She and her bearded fellow went for a stroll in NYC yesterday, and based on the PDA levels, it would appear they're more than friends. It makes sense that vegan Harvard grad Natalie would be into peacoat wearing/hippie kind of guy and she's a smart lady so we'll trust her judgment. Plus, there's nothing like kicking off the Spring with a new love.


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Mischa Barton Is Behind Bangs Not Bars

While most of you seemed to think her plea deal is letting her off too easy, Mischa Barton celebrated her get out of jail free card with some shopping and a smoothie in LA yesterday. She got herself some new bangs, too, though I'm not quite sure how I feel about them just yet. As with all things Mischa, when she puts her mind to it I'm sure she'll be able to rock them. Sometimes when she's just out and about, however, it's all just a touch unkempt. You know, not that I'm one to talk.


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Gwyneth, Elizabeth, Elton & More Think Hottest Pink Ever

From one charity event right to another, Gwyneth Paltrow is on a giving roll this week! She was looking just gorgeous at last night's Hottest Pink Party Ever thrown by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in NYC. She was joined in pinkness (which we obviously love around here) by Elizabeth Hurley among others. Elton John, who has long been a supporter of the event, performed in honor of his friend Linda Stein who recently passed away. Big gold stars to everyone in attendance at last night's event, especially those looking fierce (yes Christian was there, too) in the hottest pink ever.


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Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz Get Engaged



Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are getting married, they announced Wednesday.

"We know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete and I, and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because you guys are the best," Simpson said in a statement. "Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are happily engaged. Thank you for all of your support and well wishes – it means the world to us. We consider this to be a very private matter, and we wanted to be the first to tell you and to hear it straight from us."

Simpson, 23, and Wentz, 28, a guitarist for Fall Out Boy, have been a linked since the fall of 2006, when they were spotted kissing at a New York nightclub

A year later, they were still going strong. "We're past the honeymoon period," Wentz told PEOPLE. "The truth is, it's crazy to be able to kiss your best friend. It's just a really awesome thing."

Also, Simpson's father, Joe, gave Wentz the thumbs up. "He's a good kid," said Joe.

Speculation that they were engaged began last February when Simpson, the little sister of Jessica Simpson, was seen wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger. At the time, she said it was a promise ring and that, "It just means that he hasn't asked my dad yet."
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Stars Take the Stage for 'Idol Gives Back'



The "American Idol" stage was veritably overflowing with star power Wednesday night as the A-List came out to support "Idol Gives Back."

BRAD PITT, REESE WITHERSPOON, ROBIN WILLIAMS, DAVID and VICTORIA BECKHAM, and ELLEN DeGENERES were just a few of the big names who appeared on the program.

Several celebs traveled the country and the world before taking the "Idol Gives Back" stage to report on what they saw. Pitt appeared in a segment filmed in New Orleans about providing homes for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina, while Witherspoon also traveled to the Big Easy to meet with families affected by poverty. BONO and ANNIE LENNOX (who also performed) appeared in segments based on their visits to families affected by HIV and poverty in Africa, while RANDY JACKSON and PAULA ABDUL visited a poverty-stricken California town and SIMON COWELL spent time with needy New York medical patients. FOREST WHITAKER and his wife KEISHA went to Angola, Africa, to report on the effects of malaria, while ALICIA KEYS also took in the beauty of Africa and visited AIDS orphans -- her full report was available for free on "Idol Gives Back"'s Web site. MILEY and dad BILLY RAY CYRUS went to the Appalachians in Kentucky to discuss educational programs with people there, while previous "Idol" finalist CHRIS DAUGHTRY appeared in a music video about his band's trip to Africa to visit underprivileged people.

Several comedians participated: BEN STILLER exhorted the audience to raise a "gugillion" dollars, and then referred to himself as "crazy," joking, "Isn't that what 'American Idol' is all about? Convincing crazy people that they belong on television?" ADAM SANDLER took a lighthearted approach with his dog by his side, saying, "Give some money, help people out, it'll feel good." ROBIN WILLIAMS jokingly played the part of the winner of "Russian Idol," saying, "My father won 'Anti-American Idol' in 1978." ROB SCHNEIDER jested, "You would think that Bono has enough money to fix what's going on in Africa but that wouldn't be true -- he only has half."

Meanwhile, joker JIMMY KIMMEL teased a red-faced Cowell in his roast-like introduction, saying, "All the good feelings 'Mary Poppins' brought here he has undone." He also mocked Simon's clothes and hair, going on to say, "I think I speak for everyone in America when I say, 'Let's see you sing something Simon.'" Simon took the stage and made his own dig at Jimmy, telling him he loved "The Tonight Show with JAY LENO."

Kimmel's girlfriend SARAH SILVERMAN spoke after GLORIA ESTEFAN brought down the house with her classic, "Get on Your Feet," and in an imitation of the judges' comments on the show, called Estefan's performance "a little pitchy in places" but said that she "pulled it out in the end."

Other celebs who participated included WHOOPI GOLDBERG, CELINE DION, GEORGE LOPEZ, KYLIE MINOGUE, MARIA SHRIVER, KOBE BRYANT, WWE stars JOHN CENA and TRIPLE H, football-star brothers PEYTON and ELI MANNING, NASCAR driver JIMMIE JOHNSON, JULIANNE MOORE, British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN, KEITH URBAN, DANE COOK, "High School Musical"'s VANESSA HUDGENS and ASHLEY TISDALE, MARIA SHRIVER, TYRA BANKS and DAVID SPADE.

Musical performers included this year's crop of "American Idols" and MARIAH CAREY, SNOOP DOGG, CHARLIE WILSON, TERI HATCHER and the BAND FROM TV (HUGH LAURIE, JAMES DENTON and GREG GRUNBERG), FERGIE, JOHN LEGEND, CARRIE UNDERWOOD and Gloria Estefan.
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