Busted!



Josh Brolin was arrested in Shreveport, Louisiana, early Saturday.

The actor, in town playing the President in Oliver Stones biopic on George W. Bush, was involved in a bar fight.

While Brolin himself was not the one throwing punches, police claim that he tried to impede their efforts when they came to break up the disturbance.

Idiot!

[Image via WENN.]

Not Over (At Least For Now)



Madonna and Guy Ritchie were seen leaving the Kabbalah Center in NYC hand-in-hand on Friday night.

They've got three kids they're raising, and they're making it work.

We gotta give them props for that!

Can't we just let them be for a while???

[Image via WENN.]

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel are a Kress Couple



Justin Timberlake and girlfriend Jessica Biel leave Kress nightclub together after its grand opening in Los Angeles on Friday.

The couple were offered free wieners by a passer-by, which they accepted before they drove off! Mmm, late-night hot dogs!

The Chicago Tribune has a great article that Justin wrote himself–it’s just random thoughts. Here are some snippets:

– I know Ray Allen pretty well. I’m excited to say congrats to him. I’ve never met [American auto racing driver] Danica Patrick. I’d like to meet Danica. I think she’s talented.

– When I was a kid, my idols weren’t Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. It was Michael Jordan. I was convinced I was going to be a basketball player but I never grew. But I think I’m doing OK.

– In recent years, I would say Tiger Woods. I think Tiger Woods is the Michael Jordan of this era. The most recognizable athletes are probably him and David Beckham. I would probably say my favorite athlete is Tiger Woods.

Miley Cyrus is Soaking Wet



New photos of Miley Cyrus have leaked out onto the web, supposedly from someone hacking into one of her email accounts.

One photo shows Miley, then 14, dressed in a wet t-shirt in what appears to be a public shower stall. Another photo shows Miley taking a picture of herself with her iPhone, blowing a kiss into the camera. She also her t-shirt rolled up, showing off her stomach.

But wait, there’s more!

Below is the last photo that shows the Disney tween star wearing a “Nick J” necklace. Is this proof enough that she dated Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers?

Back in April, Miley was under fire for posing rather provocatively, showing off her green bra.

Heidiwood: The Club Collection

Heidi Montag and Anchor Blue have just released a new batch of Heidiwood designs, the Club Collection, just in time for the new Fall season. To promote the launch of this new Heidiwood collection, Heidi and Spencer Pratt are doing an in-store mall tour today at SoCal area malls (click HERE for a list of the malls she will be visiting). Here is a look at some of the new Club Collection designs that have just arrived in Anchor Blue stores, modeled by Heidi herself:



These new designs look cute and simple. Apparently, they are designed for the club circuit but the first design looks more appropriate for another occasion — Vampire Slaying:



Oh yeah, this outfit something that Buffy Summers would deffo be rockin’ if she were still dustin’ vamps on The WB. It’s hawt!

Michael Caine Makes His Mark

Veteran actor (and star of Batman: The Dark Knight) Michael Caine was on hand (and feet) yesterday to leave his hand and footprints in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA … here are a few pics from his ceremony:



Oscar-winner Michael Caine literally made his mark on Hollywood here Friday, joining the ranks of movie legends who have sunk their hands and feet in concrete outside the famous Chinese Theatre. The 75-year-old actor was honored at a ceremony in front of the Hollywood landmark attended by around 100 guests, including the director of Caine’s next film, the upcoming Batman sequel “The Dark Knight.” Caine, who has twice won best-supporting Oscars for his roles in “Hannah and Her Sisters” and “The Cider House Rules,” plays the caped crusader’s loyal butler Alfred in the keenly anticipated blockbuster, due out on July 18. “It’s the only award of its kind in the world,” Caine told the local ABC7 television network. “I know you get your star on the Hollywood pavement, but there’s only been 192 of these since 1921, so they don’t throw them about, you know?” … Caine has appeared in more than 100 films during a career that has spanned a half-century.

Woot! Much congrats to Michael Caine on this recognition … he is one of those actors that you may not think about very often but are always impressed with when he shows up in a film. He makes a great Alfred in the new Batman franchise … I look forward to seeing him in many future Batman films from here on out. Kudos and congrats again!!!

Here’s Your One Chance, Jessica, Don’t Let Me Down

Jessica Simpson is unleashing a new fragrance upon the world (like we really need another one) and she’s calling it Fancy. Here are a couple new promo pics for the new fragrance which is reportedly due for release on August 15:



“With Fancy, I wanted to create a pretty fragrance, one that I could be just as comfortable wearing on the red carpet or every day with my favorite jeans. For me Fancy is just that; fancy. This is a special fragrance-personal, whimsical, playful and romantic with a heart of gardenia, an essence I truly cherish, Jessica Simpson.”

You know, I can’t help but think that the name of this fragrance is a subtle nod to the famous country song of the same name by Reba McEntire … especially now that Jessica Simpson has gone country herself. Meh. If you’ve smelt one celeb fragrance, you’ve smelt them all. I guess she looks a’ight in these pics — I suppose we’re meant to believe that Fancy smells like Jessica Simpson in bed, right?

Jaime Pressly's Workout Plan: Chasing After Her Child



Jaime Pressly is typically in the gym three or four days a week, but her best workout isn't lifting weights, it's chasing her 13-month-old boy around the house.

"That keeps you in shape," she told PEOPLE at the opening in the Christian Audigier club in Las Vegas. "It's a lot of running around."

The My Name is Earl star said Dezi James, her son, is a "really intelligent kid, which is amazing and great, but at the same time it makes you run around like a chicken with your head cut off because he's all over place and he's very determined."

As for Pressly and fiancé Eric Cubiche, they're just determined to raise their child and not worrying about finally saying "I do".

"We actually got engaged for the baby's sake," she said. "We're really happy with the way things are and just really focused on our child and our careers and not really focused on when the date is."

Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Weds



Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo and fiancé Jaymie Dizon were married on Saturday, their rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Taboo (real name: Jaime Gomez) and Dizon were married at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Pasadena, Calif., Erin Calhoun-Dulaney says, two days before the rapper's 33rd birthday.

Guests included the groom's Black Eyed Peas bandmates will.i.am, Apl de ap as groomsmen, and Fergie, accompanied by fiancé Josh Duhamel. Best man was his childhood friend and manager Polo Molina.

The couple wore his and hers diamond and platinum bands, and she has a platinum and diamond engagement sparkler by Neil Lane.

Up next for Taboo: a solo album to be released later this year, and a role in the film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.

'Hellboy' tops 'Hancock' at box office



It was boom or bust at the Friday box office.

Universal's "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," directed by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, grossed an estimated $13.8 million from 3,204 runs on Friday to win the day on the strength of males and an aggressive marketing campaign.

The critically acclaimed “Golden Army,” which should win the weekend and open north of $30 million, outpaced the $8.6 million earned by del Toro’s 2004 “Hellboy” on its first Friday.

At the other end of the spectrum, Eddie Murphy’s family comedy “Meet Dave” couldn’t rally much interest at all, grossing an estimated $1.7 million from 3,011 runs for New Regency and 20th Century Fox. It’s the worst debut for a Murphy pic since the ill-fated “Adventures of Pluto Nash,” which grossed $727,870 on its opening day in 2002. “Meet Dave” placed No. 7 on Friday.

The weekend’s third new wide release, New Line and Walden Media’s family action-adventure “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 3-D did a pleasant $6.7 million from 2,390 screens, of which 854 are digital 3-D screens. “Journey,” released by Warner Bros.,placed No. 3 for the day behind “Hellboy” and Sony holdover “Hancock.”

Interestingly, both “Hellboy” and “Meet Dave” received the same CinemaScore—a B. “Journey” did better, earning an A-.

Will Smith tentpole “Hancock” declined just 44% in its second Friday to an estimated $10.4 million from 3,965 runs for a cume of roughly $142.4 million.

Disney-Pixar’s “Wall-E” continued to play well, grossing an estimated $5.6 million on Friday for a cume of nearly $150 million, or $149.9 million.

Angelina Jolie Gives Birth to Twins



Brad Pitt was at Angelina Jolie's side as she gave birth to a son and daughter Saturday at the Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, France, PEOPLE has confirmed.

"The babies are doing well. The operation went just perfectly," Dr. Michael Sussmann told PEOPLE Sunday. "Angelina is in very good spirits. Brad Pitt was at her side. He was there and all was well."

Sussmann confirmed the Nice Matin newspaper report that Jolie gave birth to a boy, Knox Leon, and a girl, Vivienne Marcheline, by Cesarean section on Saturday night. Knox weighed 5.03 lbs, and Vivienne 5 lbs.

The twins are the fifth and sixth children for Jolie, 33, and partner Brad Pitt, 44, who are already parents to Maddox, 6; Pax, 4; Zahara, 3; and Shiloh, 2.

"The mother and father are very, very happy," Sussmann told PEOPLE.

The doctor told the Associated Press that the Cesarean was moved forward "for medical reasons" so that the babies could be born "in the best conditions." He also said Jolie is expected to stay in the hospital for a few days.

On July 1, Jolie checked in to the Fondation Lenval hospital to await the births. The family has been living in the south of France since this spring.

Jolie recently told Entertainment Weekly that she was surprised – but not daunted – when she learned she was having twins. "It did shock us, and we jumped to six [children] quickly," she said. "But we like a challenge."

They've Arrived! Angelina DID Give Birth Saturday Night!



This time, it's for real!

Angelina Jolie's doctor has confirmed that the actress did indeed give birth Saturday night.

And, she had a boy and a girl.

Yay!!!!

A mini Brad, Jr. has arrived!

The obstetrician who delivered the twins, Dr. Michel Sussmann, says that Angie and the kids "are doing marvelously well."

Brad was there for the planned caesarian, as he has been every step of the way.

So, what did Poppa Pitt and Mommy Jolie name the kids???

So…..

Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline were born Saturday night at the Lenval hospital in Nice.

The boy weighed 5.03 pounds and the girl 5 pounds.

All you Angelina fans, like us, will know that Marcheline was the name of the actress' dear departed mother.

So sweet!

Knox Leon & Vivienne Marcheline Baby Pictures On The Way!



Here are some more details about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s fraternal twins.

Angie, 33, gave birth to a boy, Knox Leon, and a girl, Vivienne Marcheline, by Cesarean section on Saturday night at the Santa Maria clinic of the Lenval Foundation in Nice, France. Knox weighed 5.03 lbs, and Vivienne 5 lbs.

Angie’s obstetrician Dr. Michael Sussmann told People, “The babies are doing well. The operation went just perfectly. Angelina is in very good spirits. Brad Pitt was at her side. He was there and all was well. The mother and father are very, very happy.”

Here’s a recap of all the Jolie-Pitt kids’ first and middle names, along with their ages:

Maddox Chivan, 6
Pax Thien, 4
Zahara Marley, 3
Shiloh Nouvel, 2
Vivenne Marcheline, 1 day
Knox Leon, 1 day

What a beautiful set of names for Brad and Angie’s three boys and three girls! As reported earlier, Brad and Angie’s attorneys already scooped up domain names for the twins.

And last we heard, the bidding for the Knox and Vivienne baby pics was at $15+ million.

Welcome Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline!



Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie welcomed healthy twins on Saturday night at Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, France–a boy named Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt and a girl named Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt.

Vivienne’s middle name was chosen as a nod to her late grandmother, Marcheline Bertrand (Angelina’s mother who lost a battle with ovarian cancer). Knox was the middle of name of Brad’s maternal grandfather (His mom was James Etta Hillhouse, her father was Hal Knox Hillhouse).

To add fuel to the fire, Brad and Angelina’s attorneys at law firm, Lavely & Singer, snatched up all domain name combinations of the twins’ names mere hours ago. Here are all of the ones taken so far:

knoxleonjoliepitt.com
knoxleonjoliepitt.net
knoxleonjoliepitt.us
knoxleonjoliepitt.org
knoxleonjoliepitt.biz
knoxleonjoliepitt.info
knoxjoliepitt.com
knoxjoliepitt.net
knoxjoliepitt.us
knoxjoliepitt.org
knoxjoliepitt.biz
knoxjoliepitt.info
viviennemarchelinejoliepitt.com
viviennemarchelinejoliepitt.net
viviennemarchelinejoliepitt.us
viviennemarchelinejoliepitt.org
viviennemarchelinejoliepitt.biz
viviennemarchelinejoliepitt.info
viviennejoliepitt.com
viviennejoliepitt.net
viviennejoliepitt.us
viviennejoliepitt.org
viviennejoliepitt.biz
viviennejoliepitt.info

"High School Musical 3" Trailer!


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If Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie were teen actors, they would be Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens (Brangelina = Zanessa). And if Brangelina's fawned-over feti were a tween movie, they would be "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." And if their baby pictures were a movie trailer, well, I think you get the idea.

Needless to say the fan-ticipation for the first look at "HSM3" has reached a crescendo and, if the trailer is any indication, the third and final film in the "HSM" juggernaut won't stray too far from the taste-tested formula: lots of dancing, lots of singing, lots of attractive, yet chaste, teens. Check it out:

Baby Talk



Salma Hayek's baby daddy might be an old French dude, but clearly like wine, his DNA only gets better with age because their super rich, daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, is cuuuuuuuuuuute.

Look at her chubby little leggies getting stuffed into those socks. Could you die? And that button nose? Sign me up!

Typically, I am more of a guy whose heart melts over dogs, not babies, but I think my recent immersion in "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" has turned me into some weird baby-lover.

What say you other "Jon and Katers," do you find yourself suddenly drawn to anyone under the age of 5 after watching a few back-to-back episodes of the show also, or am I alone in this?

Miley Cyrus To Sing Bond's Title Track!



OK, so that headline isn't true, but given the rate of rampant rumors regarding who will sing the "Quantum of Solace" theme song, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Disney star's name batted around in the weeks to come. At this point, it feels like I'm the only person who hasn't been asked.

It all started with Amy Winehouse, who still feels like the best option to me, and since then has spiraled out into degrees of speculation and conjecture even greater than when producers were trying to decide who'd take over for Pierce Brosnan.

Now the list of singers who've either been approached, mentioned or met with producers - Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Duffy, Duran Duran and Leona Lewis - includes one more: Grace Jones.

Yes, Grace has had her crazy hat thrown into the ring - most likely thanks to a resourceful publicist. I know she starred in "A View To A Kill" but genuinely feel that fans would riot if she was handed the mic. I can almost whole heartedly get behind any of the other choices, but producers, please get Amy back on the track. Her voice is pure, unfiltered 007.

Kimmel No Longer F****** Silverman



Man, the fact that Jimmy Kimmel was dating Sarah Silverman was basically the only thing I liked about him. Guess I'm back to watching Craig Ferguson now that Usmagazine.com has confirmed via a rep for the couple that they've split after five years of dating.

An inside source calls the break-up mutual, which is exactly what a rep for both parties would say. The timing is also odd because I was just discussing this relationship with a friend last night. We covered the "What does Sarah see in Jimmy? He created 'The Man Show,'" type conversations I often have about people I don't know.

I mean, if I can dillude myself into thinking that my passionate voting can actually sway the results of "American Idol," then why can't the same be said of impassioned discussions of couples I have strong feelings about?

No one likes to see people break up though, so I hope both Sarah and Jimmy make it though this time sanely. And remember, don't go revenge f****** the first star who crosses your path and then make a video about it. Been there, done that.

How Can I Convince You To Watch "The Middleman?"



I've thought long and hard about the best way to convince those of you not watching "The Middleman" that it's high time to tune in. I chose it as one of my Top 10 Shows To Watch This Summer. I gave you a spoiler-filled interview with Matt Keeslar, and nuttin. A brick wall. Well, I think I have finally discovered your weakness - Natalie Morales. The spunky heart and soul of this series. As Wendy Watson, or more affectionately WW (pronounced "dub-dub"), Natalie dares you to figure out this is her first major TV gig.

Plucked from relative obscurity ("I had done CSI: Miami!" she shouts) Natalie is fabulous and feisty - exactly like her on-screen persona, albeit with slightly less complicated sentences. So try and not fall in love with her, I couldn't, as she talks about her big break, how Wendy is like Seth from "The O.C." and her misleading pregnancy!

Pop Wrap: Wendy must be a blast to play - what attracted you to her initially?
Natalie Morales: I don't think there are many characters like this. On "The O.C.," Seth was the nerdy boy who became attractive because he was smart and all that. There are no girls like that on TV; funny, witty, nerdy girls and I think it's great Wendy fills that void. And the fact that she's Latina - and was written that way - is even better because people tend to stereotype.

PW: What was your reaction to nabbing the lead role?
Natalie: I didn't know what to do with myself. It was one of those things where you set a goal for yourself and then when you reach it, it's like "What! (laughs) I got here?" I've only been in LA for like two years, so I could not be luckier.

PW: You're from Miami, how does LA compare?
Natalie: It's actually very similar - palm trees and Latin people (laughs). I have some friends from Miami who moved here with me, and as far as the club scene, I'm not really into that.

PW: Are you working crazy-long hours?
Natalie: It's finally starting to get easier - we do one episode every seven days and I'm practically in every scene, so it's like 16-hour days, every day. And then I go home with homework! I hated it in school and this is the career I pick!

PW: You mean like learning lines?
Natalie: Yea. I go home practice my lines and get five hours of sleep. Then do it all over again. It was really difficult at first because I was waking up at hours I have never been awake for ever in my life, but it's a great show and I can't complain.



PW: It does seem like a lot of fun, especially all the crazy outfits you get to wear, like The Robin suit from two weeks ago...
Natalie: Oh my god! (laughs) That was probably the most embarrassing thing I've ever done. I sorta blocked it out of my memory, so when I watched the episode with the crew ... it's funny. I think it's great, I love making an ass out of myself, I do it every day - I've just never seen it on TV!

Will Wendy find true love? Will she slip out of the Middle Suit? Will she ever find her father? For those answers and more, jump with me now, same Middle-time, same Middle-channel!

An Early Morning "Prison" Break



Apparently I'm not the only schmo still watching the antics of the Burrows boys (Scofield siblings?) on Fox's "Prison Break," so now that some deets about season four have started to trickle out of the TCA's (Television Critics Association - I'll be talking about 'em all week), I felt the need to share ... and discuss. Oh, and if you're waiting to watch season three on DVD, obviously this story is going to spoil everything, so look away. Go ahead, scroll down and come back in a bit.

OK, now that they're gone. Obvs my biggest issue with last season, and subsequently season four, is the death/resurrection of Sara Tancredi. As any TV gossip fan knows, Sarah Wayne Callies left the show last year because she wanted to spend more time with her infant child, leaving producers no choice but to cut her character's head off.

Yeah, except now that she wants back in, they're miraculously going to explain it away - and plan to do it quickly. "She's back right away, and you won't have to wait," Sarah told reporters yesterday.

But things may not be all sunshine and roses for the star-crossed couple. "People forget that Michael and Sara really don't know each other," she said. "This whole new series started six months ago, and so I think there's a lot of 'Oh, you like grapefruit? I didn't know that, but I know I love you.'" OK, sounds good - but they better do a freakin' good job explaining the head in the box!

After the jump, get more dirt on the new season, including a possible Mr. T cameo?!?!

Mark Ronson, Just Cuz



Am I the only one with hearts in their eyes for Mark Ronson? Sure, he's dating a fetus, but he seems so quirky and clever. And apparently he rebuffed the advances of Joss Stone, who is rumored to spend more time on her back than in the studio.

In a recent interview Mark said, "I’m not the sort of producer that shags every artist he works with. I’ve said no to a very famous, white, bland and very boring English soul chick, whom shall remain unnamed."

Unnamed? Oh please, that's not even a blind item, it's vaguely near-sighted. It needs those glasses you pick up at Duane Reade, not frames that come from actual optometrists.

When pressed to disclose if the singer in question was Joss, Mark kept mum, but reportedly gave the interviewer a little smile and a wink. Lucky.

She Works Hard For Da Money



For all her histrionics and "Kiss My Fat Ass"-ing and smiling with her eyes, you gotta hand it to Tyra Banks -- the lady has really cemented herself as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. She was also just voted The Hardest Working Celebrity in Showbiz by Parade Magazine.

Yes, according to Parade readers, Banks is busier than Ryan Seacrest, juggles more than J. Lo and has less time "auf" than Heidi Klum.

The poll also revealed that readers feel Halle Berry is the sexiest new mother (take that, Alba!), Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer were voted the Most Unlikely Couple and Oprah is the celebrity you'd most want to live next door to.

Well, duh. If you live next to Oprah, then you probably live like Oprah. And that's worth pretending to be in a relationship with her for 22 years, right Stedman?

Nothing To A Pose



It's called proper posture - I type while hunched over like some keyboard Quasimodo - and apparently it makes all the difference in the world. Blake Lively hit up "The Dark Knight" premiere last night (grumble, jealous) and she looked fantastic ... as soon as she stood up straight. The dress looked better, her legs appear longer and that hair, well, that's always pretty fabulous. Have we started a haircare endorsement deal countdown clock yet for Blake?

I also love that she and co-star/boyfriend Penn Badgley have decided that a little PDA goes a long way, and kept this as their most intimate moment. Adorable, don't you think?

You Don't Always Have To Be Right L.C.



First off, I loooove your dress. I'm digging it so much more on you than on Khloe Kardashian, and that's the trick. If you're going to knowingly step onto a Who Wore It Better page, make sure you are the winner! And dang it, that Dolce & Gabbana dress is like a muted burst of sunshine.

Secondly, would it kill you to try something different with your hair? Seriously, it's one loose ponytail after another - and why is it always on the right side? (Her left, our right - you get the picture). I know that there's comfort in familiarity, but you will never actually become the fashion behemoth you dream of if you try and build an empire on limp hair. It's just not a solid foun

Pic of the Day: Heidi Klum Edition



I don't know what I love about this photo the most: Heidi Klum's reaction to being presented with a nearly nude portrait, or that the artist sketched her that way to begin with...and then gave it to her!

What's she supposed to do with this piece of art, anyway? "Seal, oh wowz, you must look at dis pikture. I'm nuuuuude. Ja, nude. Put eet wis da rest."

"Scream 4?" Stab Me Now



Growing up, this "Scream" poster hung above my bed. It's safe to say that I've seen "Scream" more than 50 times, I know all the lines, I adore the trilogy and could not be angrier that "Scream 4" is headed into production.

It goes without saying that none of the original cast will be returning since Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox weren't that keen on coming back for "Scream 3," but had to, contractually. So that begs the question, if all the killers from the original are dead and none of the cast is coming back, why bother calling this a "Scream" movie at all?

An entirely new cast of characters has to be introduced, so why try and tie it together with Woodsboro, Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers or the "Scream" mask? It just doesn't make sense - create something new!

Sure, the mask is iconic and a great marketing tool. It was even synonymous with fear for quite some time, but after repeated lampooning in the "Scary Movie" films, getting absorbed into pop culture and being mass produced for Halloween, that mask has lost whatever mystery it once possessed that made it frightening in the first place.

So Weinstein Company, listen to the fans before you have a script written about a property that you plan to resurrect simply because there are people like me who adored the original. I will not see this movie if you make it. Given your track record, I know that you're going to dumb it down, make "Scream 4" PG-13 and cast someone from The CW. Don't even try.

The only way I would even toy with the idea of buying a ticket is if you bring back Kevin Williamson, who created the series in the first place. Only then can we resume discussions.

Tugg-ing On The Heartstrings



There's no question that Ben Stiller is a great guy - but he doesn't care about pandas. Yes, it may look like Ben's hopelessly devoted to the little guys judging from the ad above, but that isn't Ben, it's Tugg Speedman. And that's not a real foundation, it's actually a sneaky promotion for his new movie, "Tropic Thunder." And it's just one of multiple fake ads/movie posters that have been created for Tugg Speedman's surprisingly elaborate Web site that bares absolutely no resemblance whatsoever to the personal Web site of another superstar, Tom Cruise.

I gotta give Dreamworks some serious credit, they are going all out creating the world of "Tropic Thunder." In addition to Tugg's site, the film-within-a-film also has a faux making of documentary, "Rain of Madness," that made me laugh so hard I spit some iced coffee all over my keyboard.

They Said It, I Loved It



"She's got an English accent now. It's very odd. I didn't understand a word she said."
-- David Duchovny talks about Gillian Anderson and the big faux-British elephant in the room.

Grace Park: "This Can't Be The Way It Ends!"



"There's daylight! I'm on Earth! It's outside! It's present day!"

Those are just a few of the ways Grace Park says she can tell the difference between working on "Battlestar Galactica" and her new A&E series, "The Cleaner," premiering tonight at 10 p.m. As a longtime "BSG" fan, I was hesitant to watch Grace play an Earth-bound character - and just one of them at that since she had played multiple versions of the same character for the last five years.

But after checking out the pilot, I must say how frak-tastic it is to watch Grace laugh, have the wind blow through her hair and slip into some seriously sexy clothes that have nothing to do with criss-crossing tank tops to play one part of an intervention team that recovers lapsed addicts. I had miles upon miles of questions for Grace about "The Cleaner," her hot co-star habits, and more "BSG" questions that you can shake a raptor at - and I'm pleased to say that no topic was off limits!

Pop Wrap: What first attracted you to "The Cleaner" and your character, Akani?
Grace Park: A few things. As soon as they introduce Akani she had so much sass and attitude - in the script it said she's sitting on top of her car, drinking a Slurpee and eating a burrito. That instantly let me know she's not going to be a macrobiotic/vegan kind of person. She's a wildcard. I really just got her.

PW: Were you looking for a project that was 180 degrees away from "Battlestar?"
Grace: I wasn't actively looking for it, but when "The Cleaner" came about, it just fit the bill so perfectly. I knew I didn't want to do space - I mean, if it was something else in space that was incredible, I wouldn't have said no just because, but I certainly couldn't be playing robot twins.

PW: I can't imagine those roles come up often?
Grace: You'd be surprised. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting typecast in this show because I'm not playing a grocery store owner either (laughs). I mean, I still get scripts to play twins where I play both roles - it's so amazing that no matter what, they can typecast you.



PW: I'm sure every writer in town has been dusting off their robot twin screenplays for you!
Grace: They're just coming out of the woodwork. "Finally! We found an actress who can play this part perfectly!" (laughs)

PW: The pilot episode sets up a lot of history for your character both with her family and with William Banks (Benjamin Bratt). How soon will we get to find out more about her?
Grace: I would have liked to get to it sooner rather than later, but because I was filming "Battlestar" at the same time, they actually had to write down Akani's storyline a lot. We will get to that, but it will come into play more during the second half of the season.

PW: So you're no longer filming on "BSG?"
Grace: We wrapped last Friday at, like, 4 a.m.

PW: Was it an emotional day?
Grace: It was very emotional. As they were wrapping each castmember, no one was really crying, but I knew when it came to be my turn I'd lose it. But my last scene did not end how I imagined. It was a big special effects shot that took a while to reset so I knew I would only get two takes and I didn't like what I did in either, but they wrapped me and I was not very pleased.

PW: I'm sure you're just being a perfectionist.
Grace: There were castmembers on set behind the monitors and they said it looked great, but I just wanted to blow the top off of it. I tried to do the script as best I could, but I wouldn't have stuck to the dialogue if I did it my way, so I wanted to give them what they wanted first and then would have done it another way, but in between the two, they shouted: "Series Wrap on Grace!"

Hell Is For Children; ‘Hellboy II’ Is For Hardcore Fans

After the amazing birthday afternoon/evening I spent with my friends on Saturday I wasn’t really expecting much more … but David surprised me with an -minute massage at Kinara yesterday afternoon which was the PERFECT way to round out the weekend. He and I spent the afternoon at the spa and then grabbed an early dinner at Rock Sugar before heading out to see Hellboy II: The Golden Army last night:



Okay, right off the bat let me stress that I loved the movie, I think that Guillermo del Toro is an amazingly talented movie director and I would recommend this movie to any fans or potential fans of Hellboy. All that said, I wasn’t entirely thrilled with the way the story itself was portrayed. Let’s get the negatives out of the way first … I didn’t at all care for the “flashback” scene at the start of the film that showed Hellboy as a little kid. It felt really hokey and cheesy. I get that it was the way to feature his father the professor but I didn’t care for it … I did like the storybook retelling of the origins of the golden army tho. From that point on, I wasn’t really on board with the way the tale was told … unlike the first Hellboy movie, this one seemed less serious (I realize it’s a comic book movie but I loved the ###### of the first movie). This one felt really … forced … and too obviously trying to be cute. Other than that, tho, I loved the rest of the film. The creatures were so cool … del Toro is such a visionary director. His creatures seem to have that George Lucas feel to them … with enough movies under his belt, his brand of creatures will be very recognizable as his own. I really liked the tooth fairies and the baby tumor — that actually made me guffaw out loud in the theater. The special effects were stunning … that Nature God that attacked NY as just beautiful. del Toro has a vivid imagination … it’s a wonder being able to see his creations come to life on the big screen.

Again, I wasn’t all that happy with the telling but the movie was very good. David didn’t see the first movie and isn’t at all familiar with Hellboy and he enjoyed it for the most part. Fans shouldn’t miss it … but new folks who might be interested should see the first movie before this one. It’s not that you need to see the first one to understand the second one … it’s just that the first one will really make you a fan, maybe moreso than just seeing this new movie might.

For Your Protection

One of the full-size, official rubber Batman costumes, worn by Christian Bale during the filming of Batman: The Dark Knight, is currently on display at the Toys R’ Us store in Times Square, NYC … here are a few pics of the exhibit:



This display at Toys ‘R Us also features a scaled down original prop of the Batmobile but I’d be more interested in seeing this full size rubber suit … the suit that Christian Bale had to squeeze his lithe body into day in and day out for months at a time … probably sweating inside all the while. HMMMM. It’s an intriguing notion, don’t you think? I understand that the Arc Light theater here in Hollywood will also feature a Batman costume display which I plan on getting as close to as possible when I see the movie later on this week. Hey, I’m just sayin’.

[Photo credit: Splash News]

Britney & Lynne Spears Do Some Bonding

Britney and Mama Lynne Spears have been spending quite a bit of time together since Lynne’s arrival in SoCal last week (she arrived in LA a few weeks after the birth of Jamie Lynn’s first child last month). Lynne, lookin’ really supertanned and rockin’ some new highlights, has been by Britney’s side since her arrival last Wednesday and was present when Britters enjoyed an overnight visit with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James this weekend. Here are a few pics of Britney and Lynne enjoying some bonding time this weekend while shopping:



It was a family affair Saturday as Lynne Spears hung out with Britney and her sons Preston and Jayden for an overnight visit at the star’s Studio City home. In town since Wednesday, Lynne and Britney have been enjoying some mother-daughter bonding, shopping at the True Religion warehouse and Pottery Barn on Friday before enjoying a “girls dinner” of salad, sushi rolls, and fish at Bond St. restaurant with two of Britney’s pals. “Britney walked in with a big smile and introduced her mom to the staff,” says an observer. “She looked gorgeous, and I have never seen her in a better mood. She was laughing the whole time she was here. Britney seemed to have the best time hanging out with her mom and friends.”

I guess it was Papa Jamie Spears’s weekend off (it must be tiring being Britney’s full-time conservator) because he spent the weekend at his new Santa Monica home. It looks like Lynne is really feeling good about herself … a new tan, a new haircut with highlights (mebbe she and Jamie Lynn went to a salon for their buy one, get one free highlighting event?) — a new lease on life! I wonder if some of that $1 million bucks from OK! magazine is being used for more than diapers and baby formula. In any event, it’s great seeing mother and daughter enjoying one another’s company.

[Photo credit: X17; Source]

Guess Who’s In An Elevator

Okay … so this isn’t really a Guess Who post … I think it’s safe to say that everyone would be able to guess that the following photos are of Britney Spears filming her much baley-hooed video scenes for Madonna’s upcoming Sticky & Sweet World Tour:



Apparently E! got the first footage of Britney filming these scenes, footage which natch has already made its way to the InterWeb. Those of you who don’t want to be spoiled should refrain from reading the rest of this post.



As you may recall, Madonna enlisted Britney’s help to shoot scenes to be displayed during her upcoming world tour and some of the deets from the collabo mentioned that a portion of Britney’s scenes were shot inside of an elevator (click HERE for a refresher on those deets). These pics seem to confirm the talk of the elevator scenes. Woot! I can’t wait to see the final product. Britney looks great, she always cleans up well. What do you think, will this collabo with Madonna be supercool or mebbe notsomuch?

‘Batman: The Dark Knight’ Premieres In NYC

Batman: The Dark Knight held it’s first premiere, a black carpet event, at the AMC Loews Lincoln Center in NYC last night. All of the principal stars of the movie were in attendance (many of them matched up with their partners) including members of the late Heath Ledger’s family (who opted out of talking to any press as they walked the carpet). Here are a few pics from the black carpet arrivals at last night’s premiere:



There were lots of jubilant smiles and happy faces … it’s nice that the stars of The Dark Knight can celebrate their new movie (reportedly a tour de force for Heath Ledger) without having to cast any mournful sadness on the event over the loss of Heath Ledger.

‘CSI:’ Loses Its Head CSI

Here’s the WTF? of the day … fans of CSI: will be very bummed (and most probably as shocked as I am) to learn that Entertainment Weekly is reporting that William Petersen, the actor who plays lead CSI Gil Grissom, has decided to “say goodbye” to the show and step down as the main man on the show. Petersen is reportedly staying on as an executive producer on the show and will reprise the role of Gil Grissom “whenever CBS asks” but after this season’s 10th ep, he will no longer be a regular castmember on the show:



CSI executive producer Carol Mendelsohn has confirmed exclusively to Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello that William Petersen (Gil Grissom) will be gone by midseason! And not “off too do a play” gone like he was back in 2006. No, this season’s 10th episode will be his last as a full-time series regular. “Billy is leaving,” confirms the show’s executive producer, Carol Mendelsohn. “But he will remain throughout the run of the series an executive producer. And he will, whenever CBS asks, come back. I don’t think you’ve seen the last of Gil Grissom.” Neither does Petersen. In fact, in an exclusive interview conducted last Friday, the eight-year CSI vet seemed almost reluctant to characterize his departure as, um, a departure. Citing both his ongoing role as an executive producer AND his intention to return on occasion as a (very special) guest star, he said, “I’m in a great place in terms of knowing that I’ll be more free to make choices. And I’m responsible enough to not do it in a way that would hurt [the show]. I want it to work for the writers, I want it to work for the cast, and, MOST importantly, I want it to work for the audience,” he added. “I don’t want them to abandon the show.” In the meantime, Mendelsohn is plotting one hell of a send-off for her leading man. The events of last season’s finale — specifically the death of Gary Dourdan’s Warrick — will push Grissom to the breaking point. “The easiest way to describe Grissom is ‘in crisis,’” Petersen told me. “As a man. As a scientist. As a teacher. As a middle-aged person who has been very successful at what he’s done… [he] wonders, ‘What’s the point?” Helping Grissom through the crisis will be his true love, Sara, played by Jorja Fox, who is returning for multiple episodes, starting with the season premiere. “I wouldn’t want to say exactly what we’re going do — I want people to watch, certainly,” he chuckled. “But Sara is involved… It’s often darkest just before the dawn.” And lest anyone read any hidden meaning into that statement, the actor reiterated, “For me, it’s a really good situation. I don’t want the audience to think it’s NOT… [It isn’t] like there’s something going on, like ‘Petersen’s unhappy,’ ’cause it’s not true. It’s quite the contrary” … Executive producer Carol Mendelsohn also says that her team was anything but blindsided by the upcoming departure of William Petersen. “We do have a plan,” she says … “We’re not saying whether or not Warrick lives or dies,” hedges Mendelsohn, “but we WILL say the the premiere may be the last time our loyal fans see the entire original CSI cast together.”

Wow! This is a huge shocking change to an already very solid, very popular TV series. I was really bummed when Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle) left the show last season (but am relieved that she is coming back for “multiple episodes”) and was surprised that they decided to kill off Gary Dourdan’s character (Warrick Brown) in the season finale (no matter what they won’t say, Warwick got Peaced the Spork Out) but this Peterson leaving CSI: thing is madness. He is the crux of the show … I can’t imagine any other character stepping in to take Gil Grissolm’s place. This is a risky move … I hope it plays out well. I love this show and would hate to have it turn to garbage by replacing half the cast with new folks who may possibly ruin the show. Thankfully hottie George Eads (Nick Stokes) is still on the show … if he leaves, I’m out.

The Heidi Montag Mall Tour ‘08

This past Saturday, July 12th, Heidi Montag embarked on a small mall tour here in SoCal making in-store appearances at the Glendale Galleria, the Brea Mall and the Westfield Mainplace at Santa Ana to not only unveil her the Club Collection line of her Heidiwood for Anchor Blue fashion line but to also meet and greet the fans who came out to see her. Here are a couple pics from Heidi’s short mall tour this past weekend:



I understand that Heidi’s boyfriend Spencer Pratt was also in the hiz this weekend at each of Heidi’s in-store appearances … but being the shy guy that he is, he opted out of posing for any pics. Say what you will about Speidi, they are really good to their fans and take great pains to spend as much time with each person as possible. I know it’s easy to poke fun at their public persona (they oftentimes invite such criticism) but it is generally well-known among those folks who have met them that they are very sweet in person. It looks like everyone had a fun time hanging out with Heidi at Anchor Blue this weekend … I’m sorry I missed it

Angelina Jolie Does Italian ‘Vanity Fair’ Magazine

New mommy Angelina Jolie, doing her best Mona Lisa impersonation, is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Italian Vanity Fair magazine … check it out:



Yeah … I dunno … these pics are OK but they’re a little off — weird, even. I’m not sure what is going on but many of Angelina’s recent magazine covers have been pretty … fugs. Her cover for US Vanity Fair wasn’t all that hot, nor was her cover for Entertainment Weekly. At least these photos for Italian Vanity Fair have a classic look to them … I like them best of the her worst pics. Again, I’m not a fan of the greasy-shine look … it just doesn’t work for me … am I wrong here?

Vicki B. Does ‘Allure’ Magazine, Becks Does Moto Safety

Despite the dour faces that David and Victoria Beckham have been showing around town lately they are both having no trubs being asked to promote various products (that is, except for VB’s denim line which seems to be dying a slow and painful death … but I digress). First up, Vicki B. is featured on the cover of the new issue of Allure magazine:



But the best photo is found inside the mag:



LOLOLOLOLOL! While VB is pimpin’ Allure mag, David Beckham is bizzy promoting the new Motorola H12 bluetooth headset which may come especially handy here in California now that it is against the law to drive and talk on the cell phone at the same time. Here is Becks’s new Moto promo pic for the headset along with his official endorsement of the product:



“Whenever I’m driving around L.A. or heading to practice, I use my Motorola H12 to keep me connected to my mobile phone.” — David Beckham

As much as I hate having to drive around with a bluetooth headset jammed in my ear, I must admit that this particular headset looks good on Becks. Yeah, I’m a total sucker for all things Becks.

Kate Moss Shows Off Her Many Fabulous Faces

Kate Moss covered up that bikini body in a few designer dresses, looking more like a businesswoman and less like a wild child on the August cover of Vogue. In the article, Kate showcases both her mature and youthful sides, talking about her reputation and her impact on the many aspects of the fashion industry. Here are highlights:



* On her party girl lifestyle:"I am still acting like a seventeen-year-old. I definitely haven't become middle-aged. I've got a house and a daughter and all that, but I still like to have fun. Even in my business we still have fun."

* On being a designer versus being a model: "I still enjoy modeling, and it inspires me for the other things as well. All that dressing up makes me say, 'What do I want to wear?' and, 'What do I want to do with Topshop?' It all kind of leads into the other things."

* On being a businesswoman: "I like making money, but I don't call people up every day to see how much I've made. As long as I have what I need at the time; I mean, I can buy the house that I want. I am not completely money-oriented."

Gisele Bundchen Shows Off Some Denim Basics

In another super revealing photo shoot, Gisele Bundchen stripped down to the bare minimum for the Fall issue of V Magazine. We knew these photos were coming — but wow, we didn't think it could get any steamier than her GQ spread. As hot as she looks on the cover, in the article Gisele assures us that it's just a role that she plays while also discussing fashion, success, and the rumors about her. Here are highlights:



* On her personal style: "I work in fashion but I’m not really a fashion person. I don’t follow trends. I couldn’t tell you which designer made that shoe or that bag. I like jeans. I like comfortable clothes. I’m all for feeling good in what you wear. I don’t do shows anymore, so I don’t even know who is doing what now. I do my job, which is to make the clothes look like they’re supposed to, and to interpret what the photographer, designer, and stylist want in a picture."

* On how modeling is playing a role: "Yes, look at these pictures. This is Gisele-as-a-super-sexy-punk-rocker-in-ripped-everything. Do you think I would ever wear that? I’m a tomboy and I’m a goofball. Never in my life would I wear anything close to those clothes. After the shoot I take the clothes off, go home, and do whatever I want. For me it’s just a job."

* On her success: "I’m a fortunate person. This job has given me a lot of opportunities—I speak five languages, know half the world, meet very interesting people, and I’m 27 years old and financially independent. So I’m not going to spit on the plate that feeds me. When I go to a job people are relying on me. Everyone—from the hair person to the caterer to the stylist—is there to do a job, and if I screw it up I’m screwing up twenty people’s day. That’s not fair. Who am I to do that? I just do what is expected of me and become the persona they want. When I’m there I’m not Gisele—’cause believe me I have opinions about everything—I’m a canvas. I’ve accepted that."

Sunday on their minds as duo turn down deals





NICOLE KIDMAN and Keith Urban have rejected deals worth millions of dollars for first pictures of their newborn daughter Sunday.

The star couple have yet to decide whether to release a photograph officially but, if they do, it will be free, a source close to them said.

"They don't think it's appropriate to make deals. They are still deciding how they feel about - if and when they will release a photo at all. But they realise there is enormous interest from the public and they are grateful and appreciative of that," the source said.

"… Nicole and Keith have been enjoying their first few days at home with the baby - Nicole is thinking about things like breastfeeding right now."

Kidman, 41, left the maternity ward of a Nashville hospital on the same day she gave birth to Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. She is understood to have given birth naturally.

Four days later, she looked happy and well rested, laughing and chatting with her friends while dining on a chicken salad at Bread & Company, US magazine People said yesterday.

"She looked amazing, relaxed and glowing and surprisingly fresh-faced for a new mom," a witness told the magazine. "Motherhood really suits her well."

Last week, Kidman's father, Antony, revealed his newborn granddaughter's unusual name was inspired by artist Sidney Nolan's muse Sunday Reed.

While her parents plan to spend the next few weeks at their home in Nashville, with Kidman's mother Janelle and sister Antonia, little Sunday Rose will soon be a frequent flyer.

Urban's mother, Marienne, has said she expects a visit to her Queensland home at the end of this month.

And Father Paul Coleman, the priest who married the superstar couple in Manly in 2006, is expected to baptise Sunday in September in the same chapel where they wed.

The new family will then head to London where Kidman is scheduled to film the musical Nine opposite Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Mary-Kate Olsen Has Rehab Shoes



Mary-Kate Olsen leaves her boyfriend’s house in Hollywood on Sunday.

The former Full-House star has reportedly spent time in a holistic spa the day after she collapsed in a public parking lot in an attempt to cleanse her body of the heavy drinking that she had done the night before.

A source close to the actress told Star magazine, “Mary-Kate seriously needs to get to rehab, but she doesn’t think she has a problem. She thinks she’s young, hip and entitled to live her life as she sees fit. But it’s affecting everything.”

Brad Pitt: “I’m The Happiest Father Ever”



After the birth of his beautiful baby twins, Brad Pitt met with the mayor of Nice and kept repeating to him, “I’m the happiest father ever.”

Mayor Christian Estrosi, who visited Brad and Angelina Jolie in their hospital room, told the local newspaper Nice-Matin, “[Brad] told me we chose one of the best hospitals in the world, one of the best doctors, one of the best medical teams. And also the most beautiful bay in the world.”

The twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, were born Saturday at the Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, France. According to Nice-Matin, the babies spent Saturday night in Angie’s room and she took care of them by herself.

Angie’s obstetrician, Dr. Michel Sussmann, updated People about Angie’s recovery and her newborns: “They are all very well, very well. Everything is okay.”

Project Runway Season 5 Contestants — FIRST LOOK



Here is your very first sneak peek of the 16 new designer who will be strutting their stuff as Project Runway returns for a fifth season on Bravo, Wednesday, July 16 @ 9PM ET/PT.

“I feel as though we set the bar higher every season,” says host Heidi Klum. “We’ve got some truly talented, innovative and deeply creative designers this year, and I think it’s fair to say, the most diverse – everyone from a rocker chick who mostly works with leather to a more bohemian, surfer boy –and everything in between.”

In what is sure to be the most talked-about season yet, some of the biggest names in movies, fashion, sports and music including Diane Von Furstenberg, Sandra Bernhard, Apolo Ohno, Brooke Shields, LL Cool J, RuPaul, Rachel Zoe, Cynthia Rowley and Francisco Costa will take to the panel as guest judges for season five of Runway. Tim Gunn, mentor to the designers, will also be back as well as judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia.

Jessica Biel’s Wedding Bells?



Jessica Biel leaves an entertainment office in Beverly Hills and then heads to lunch at Alcove Cafe in the Los Feliz Area on Monday.

Although Justin Timberlake hasn’t proposed to his girlfriend Jessica yet, his grandmother Sadie Bomar has already chosen his mom’s garden located in Tennessee, according to the Sun.

Sadie, taking a backhanded swipe at Justin’s ex, Cameron Diaz, said, “Jessica’s really sweet. She’s his age and isn’t possessive. I think their personalities are a lot alike.”

“I just want them to be happy. Justin should get married in his mother Lynne’s back yard in Tennessee. She has a big yard with beautiful flowers. I think it would be perfect.

Eva Longoria Has Short Hair



Eva Longoria shows off her newly cropped do as she leaves the Pacific Bank in Beverly Hills with husband Tony Parker on Monday. Tony drove the couple’s Bentley convertible to the trendy Toast restaurant in West Hollywood for a late lunch.

Last week, Eva, 33, and Tony, 26, enjoyed the sun and sea while vacationing on a luxury boat in Portofino Bay, Italy.

They recently denied reports Eva was pregnant with the couple’s first child. Tony said, ‘She’s not pregnant now if that’s your question. I’m not thinking like that right now.’

Megan Fox Looks Foxy For FOX



Megan Fox comes out to support her on-and-off-again fiance Brian Austin Green (The Sarah Connor Chronicles) at the FOX TCA Summer Party at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., on Monday.

The 22-year-old actress was forced to gain 10 pounds in three weeks for her role in the second Transformers movie following a dramatic and dangerous weight loss for her last film, Jennifer’s Body.

“I should have toned up for Transformers but I’m really lazy. I had to put on weight,” she told Pop Tarts. “I’d lost a lot of weight and got really scrawny, but I was told I had to put on size for Transformers because Michael [Bay, the director] doesn’t like skinny girls.”

The Tranformers star recently told the Daily Star, “I would love to do a movie naked – it would be beautiful. No one dares make that kind of film today. They did it in the 1930s in an arty way, so why not now?”