Miley Cyrus Wants To Remake ‘Sex And The City’



Hannah Montana tween sensation Miley Cyrus talks to TV Guide about her new album Breakout, her 3-D movie, and the seven things she can’t live without.

On what she’d like to work on in the future: “I’d love to do a younger, cleaner version of Sex and the City.”

On her controversial Vanity Fair photo spread: “I don’t dwell on the negativity. I want to be a positive role model, so we just try to keep [that stuff] as much not talked about as possible.”

On her ’sudden’ fame: “It was insane. All of a sudden I woke up one day and went to Macy’s and saw myself on a T-shirt. I feel empowered when I see my face on a T-shirt. A girl wouldn’t be wearing a shirt with me on it just because she liked my show. She must look up to me.”

On her big love for God: “I don’t know what I would do without a God that blesses me with the ability to do this.”

On wearing a purity ring like fellow Disney stars the Jonas Brothers “I like to think of myself as the girl that no one can get, that no one can keep in their hand. Even at my age, a lot of girls are starting to fall and I think if [staying a virgin] is a commitment girls make, that’s great.”

The seven things she can’t live without in honor of her latest single, “7 Things”: 1) “The Bible. It’s my ‘how-to’ guide for life.” 2) “My mommy!” 3) “My Yorkie Roadie and my lovebird Zazu.” 4) “Grilled cheese. Mmm…” 5) “Music and my beautiful Gibson guitar.” 6) “My black Chuck Taylor Converse sneakers.” 7) “My Sidekick.”

The TV Guide July 21st special double issue is on newsstands Thursday, July 17th, which includes free 3-D glasses to view Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert airing on the Disney Channel on July 26.

Amy Poehler Clocking In?



We've been wondering for months who'd be assigned as the district regional manager of NBC's "The Office" spin-off and it seems that just like in real life, the network prefers to promote from within. "SNL" castmember Amy Poehler is reportedly *this close* to taking the reigns of the new office and I couldn't be happier.

Amy has proven herself in sketch comedy and on the big screen, so I would love to see what she's capable of doing with an entire season to develop her character. I also love the idea of appointing a woman to the job since it will allow for endless sexual politic-ing.

And if NBC is smart, they will take this opportunity to bring Amy's real-life hubby aboard too. Will Arnett proved that he and the Mrs. make one helluva team in "Blades of Glory" but I would like to see them positioned as rivals - let Will get back in touch with his inner Gob.

I'd expect something official when the network presents their fall lineup to critics on July 20 & 21 at The TCA's.

Update: The series will no longer be an "Office" spin-off but a whole new concept created by the same team.

"Dr Horrible's" Great First Day



It crashed their site, broke the mold and skyrocketed to the top slot on iTunes TV episodes and it's just the beginning. "Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog," the brainchild of "Buffy" mastermind Joss Whedon, is the age-old story of an evil genius, his archenemy and a woman caught in the middle. But it's a musical. And a brilliant one at that.



The online-only series stars Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible and Nathan Fillion as Captain Hammer, who is always trying to thwart the doc's evil plans. Starting with a hilarious Q&A session that reveals just how talented a comedian NPH is (he's still working on the laugh), Act I (of three) is a rip-snorting introduction to another brilliant world that Joss has created.

Littered with one-off jokes ("Wow, sarcasm, that's original!"), moist characters and striking visuals (Joss even finds a way to make laundry mats look gorgeous), I can only hope that this is just the beginning of Dr. Horrible's adventures.

So if you bypassed "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and skipped "Serenity" take this opportunity to right the wrongs of your past, or else Captain Hammer might be coming for you next.

Now I Can Complete My Stalker Shrine!



They always said Kristen Bell was a doll, now it's true. Wokka, wokka, wokka! OK, so bad pun aside, I am thrilled that my Kristen, yes I feel part ownership, is popular enough to warrant a replica! We've come a long way since "Veronica Mars" and its 47 fans.

Immortalized as Elle from "Heroes," Kristen can now forever own herself in seven-inch form. And while sadly she doesn't come with a Slusho! cup to hilariously fumble with, Elle does have an extra set of hands for conducting electricity.

Also available in Mezco's third series of "Heroes" figures are Nathan & Peter Petrelli, The Hatian and 1671 Kensei Hiro.

They Said It, I Loved It



"I thought the first thing that would happen is, they are going to file my teeth down, inflate my bosom and just be mean to me - and that's sort of what has happened."
-Kate Beckinsale on moving to Hollywood but failing to mention the most obvious upgrade: her husband!

Katie Holmes Back on TV!



Hey, remember when we used to talk about Katie Holmes as an actress and not a Scientology baby incubator? Vaguely, right? Well, it seems that Katie is shifting off of the mommmy track and course-correcting her career by reminding people that she really can act. Ya know, aside from pretending to be happily married, or whatever.

Before she hits the Broadway stage for a tepidly anticipated play, Katie will pop up on ABC's "Eli Stone," where she'll play a lawyer whose mysterious fate leads her to Eli. The show's co-creator and executive producer Greg Berlanti who worked with Katie on the "Creek," reveals that she will be doing some "singing and dancing" on the show. It's not as weird as it sounds, musical numbers are par for the course on "Stone."

Greg also revealed that he was the one who brought her aboard - by begging. "We really wanted to bring eyeballs to the show," he said during today's ABC panel at The TCA's. He also said that Katie's character won't practice law and that "it's not a one, two-scene thing."

I'm stoked, despite that seriously questionable hair and make-up! I was a big fan of Katie's pre-Cruise work, specifically when she lip-synched to "On My Own" during a "Dawson's Creek" beauty pagent. Man that show was good - check out how young they all were!

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Katie Holmes Back on TV!



Hey, remember when we used to talk about Katie Holmes as an actress and not a Scientology baby incubator? Vaguely, right? Well, it seems that Katie is shifting off of the mommmy track and course-correcting her career by reminding people that she really can act. Ya know, aside from pretending to be happily married, or whatever.

Before she hits the Broadway stage for a tepidly anticipated play, Katie will pop up on ABC's "Eli Stone," where she'll play a lawyer whose mysterious fate leads her to Eli. The show's co-creator and executive producer Greg Berlanti who worked with Katie on the "Creek," reveals that she will be doing some "singing and dancing" on the show. It's not as weird as it sounds, musical numbers are par for the course on "Stone."

Greg also revealed that he was the one who brought her aboard - by begging. "We really wanted to bring eyeballs to the show," he said during today's ABC panel at The TCA's. He also said that Katie's character won't practice law and that "it's not a one, two-scene thing."

I'm stoked, despite that seriously questionable hair and make-up! I was a big fan of Katie's pre-Cruise work, specifically when she lip-synched to "On My Own" during a "Dawson's Creek" beauty pagent. Man that show was good - check out how young they all were!

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Last "Mamma Mia!" Post*



Even two excited Amanda Seyfrieds don't come close to the sheer level of exhilaration I am feeling in my belly now that I am just one day away from seeing "Mamma Mia!" I know that one should never get their hopes up for movies because disappointment inevitably follows, but I really don't see how that could happen here.

Are there musical numbers? Yep! Shall I see gorgeous Greek vistas? Certainly! Am I going to watch an all-star cast sing ABBA? No doubt! Will there be people dancing in the aisles? Hopefully! So tell me, how can that go wrong?

* I can't actually promise this will be the last "Mamma Mia! post, sorry.

Reese's Still Got It!



The gorgeous Reese Witherspoon proved during a Parisian photo shoot yesterday that somewhere, deep down in her soul, she still has a little Tracy Flick rumbling around.

And I love her all the more for letting it surface once in a while!

Is Batgirl Secretly in "Dark Knight?"



Allow me to explain for those unfamiliar with Batman lore. In the comics and in the amazing TV series from the 1960s, Commissioner Gordon had a daughter, Barbara, who after a traumatic experience with an arch villain grows up to be Batgirl.

Now, in "Batman Begins" we saw Gordon had a son, but in "Dark Knight" he suddenly has a daughter who, in the course of the movie has a troublesome encounter with a baddie that might fuel her heroic tendencies. So the question becomes, is Christopher Nolan laying the groundwork for an expanded Bat-family in the inevitable third installment?


MTV Movies Blog took that question straight to the director and his response was telling. "I don't think I'm going to answer that," he told the site, which caught the whole moment on video.

Now, while Christian Bale and I have both lamented the idea of bringing Robin in to the fold for the threequel, oddly I am totally down for a little Batgirl butt whooping. Why? Maybe because it would be nice to see a female superhero treated properly and I know Christopher is just the man for the job.

What say you? Down for a little Batgirl action or did Alicia Silverstone's warped incarnation prove that it's a bad idea?

What's The Difference Between Fame and Flirting?



Last night I went to see Ricky Gervais perform in The Theater at Madison Square Garden, and as I expected he was brilliant. But two interesting things happened. First, I was standing in the drinks line right next to Kirsten Dunst.

Now I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Kiki. I love her movies, but kinda hate her. However, last night just goes to show you how ill-formed some opinions can be because I took her to be the kind of person who would send someone into the packed lobby to snag a tasty treat in her stead. But no, Kirsten waited in line with the masses, picked out her own bag of chips and paid for herself. I dunno, it kinda made me like her a bit more. Although she was slightly too skinny.

But that is all beside the point, because just adjacent to Kirsten was the adorable Michael Stahl-David, who you may remember from "Cloverfield." That is, if you weren't too nauseous to pay attention. So while watching Kirsten, I caught him out of the corner of my eye and began to unintentionally stare. And I mean stare.

If my eyes were drills, he'd be holier than the Pope. And then, as a sane person would anticipate, he saw me staring. There was a moment of eye contact, and then I looked away. But, like Carrie Bradshaw, I got to wondering: if you're a minor celebrity like Michael, when you catch people staring at you, what do you attribute it to? Being gorgeous or being famous?

In this instance it was a combination of the two, but I would love to know what he thought was going on. So Michael, if you're out there, call me. Please?

What celebs have you been caught staring at while they were "in the wild?"

"Gossip Girl" Does It Again



Following last season's "OMFG" campaign, The CW has found another crafty way to promote the second year of "Gossip Girl's" wild Upper East Side antics - tell you all the reasons why you shouldn't be watching.

Combining a condemning review from the Parent's Television Council with genuine praise from The Boston Herald, The San Diego Union-Tribune and The New York Post (wut wut!), the new PR blitz is just as naughtily brilliant as the show it's publicizing.

It’s Jessica Alba’s baby - UPDATE



Jessica Alba is some kind of badass. In the new issue of OK! magazine — featuring the exclusive first pics of her baby Honor Marie Warren — she makes child delivery sound kinda easy:

“I didn’t scream. It was really Zen.” The Love Guru star tells OK! that she had natural birth. “The labor was more like meditation,” she says. “I did yoga breathing. I was focused.”

While husband Cash added:

“She didn’t make a sound. It was amazing.” (Source)

Damn this chick is hardcore. I could never give birth naturally without making a sound. And not just because I don’t have a uterus. I’m afraid of pain. I get an epidural every time I go to the dentist’s office. You can’t be too careful.

UPDATE: New cover pic from the Spanish edition of OK!

Meet The New ‘Gossip’ Guy

It looks like Blair Waldorf, played by Leighton Meester, will be gettin’ herself a new boyfriend (and Chuck Bass, played by Ed Westwick, will be gettin’ a new rival) in the upcoming second season of Gossip Girl and People magazine has sniffed out a few deets about her new man. Here are a few pics of Leighton on the NY streets sets of GG with Patrick Heusinger, who will be playing a new GG character named Marcus along with a few deets about his role on the show:



Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) was spotted on more than one occasion with a new — and very good-looking — guy while spending time in the country this summer. The same guy was also spotted getting sweaty over a game of squash with Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick). So who is this guy and what’s his story? Read on to find out. The guy’s name is Marcus (Patrick Heusinger), a source close to the show tells PEOPLE. “He’s Blair’s new love interest and Chuck’s rival,” the source says. “Blair met him in Europe, introduced by Ben, whom she flew to Italy with after Chuck stood her up” … At the end of the squash scene, observers say Marcus and Chuck shook hands on the court and then Marcus gave Chuck a number, which Chuck programmed into his phone.

Meh. Maybe Chuck was just saving the dude’s digits in order to “keep his options open” That would really spice up things on the show. While I’m glad that they are infusing fresh blood into the show, I doubt his arrival will be as exciting as the arrival of Georgina Sparks, played by Michelle Trachtenberg, was at the end of last season. Tho, considering the way the producers ended her run on the show (I felt it was INCREDIBLY LAME the way she exited the show simply by way of Blair telling on Georgina to her parents) I’m hoping they’ll be more creative with this new guy. He looks a bit old, don’t he? Maybe it’s the lighting but he looks too old to be a high school student … unless Blair will be gettin’ her freak on with an older man. Dun. Dun. Duuuuun. Now, that would be exciting, too … tho, I’d still prefer it if Chuck kept his options open

Andy Dick Busted!

TMZ is reporting that comedian Andy Dick was arrested in the wee hours of the morning today on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery … in front of a Buffalo Wild Wings establishment … which, if you think about it, is fitting for a guy like Andy Dick:



Wacked out crazy comedian Andy Dick was arrested early this morning in Murrieta, Calif. on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery. Cops busted the 42-year-old Dick just before 2 AM this morning in the parking lot near a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. He’s still in the joint, and his bail’s been set at $5,000.

You know, alleged drug possession and sexual battery coupled with close proximity to a buffalo wings fast food joint sounds very Andy Dick the more you think about it. I can’t wait to hear the whole story … it’s bound to be funnier than any of Andy’s comedy routines.

Reese Witherspoon Poses For Nina Ricci

Reese Witherspoon — who has been seen around town in Paris, France recently with her children, Ava and Deacon, and her alleged boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal — has been hired to appear in a new ad campaign for French designer Nina Ricci and was spied posing for a fashion photoshoot with famed photographer Mario Testino at Nina Ricci’s Avenue Montaigne store. Here are a few photos of Reese rockin’ a red Ricci dress as she hammed it up for her photoshoot yesterday afternoon:



If Testino is behind the lens, then these photos are bound to turn out stunning. I guess Reese wasn’t in Paris just for a vacay … she has actual work to do, work that continued into today.



Yeah, she looks pretty amazing in these photos … and we can’t even see her full-on, face front. I do love me some Reese Witherspoon — she’s a total doll and a great actress. It’s no secret that I’m not *thrilled* with her relationship (whatever it may be) with Jake Gyllenhaal but I guess I can understand why he’d want to be with her (not that my heart will let me believe that they are totally together, you know). I’m curious to see what the photos from this shoot will look like. I’m sure they’ll be hot. Damnit

Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt Does ‘Star’ Magazine

Since In Touch Weekly managed to get the scoop on the birth of the Brangelina twins, Vivienne Marcheline & Knox Leon, and since it is believed that People magazine (or possibly OK! magazine) purchased the rights to the first photos of the twins, there ain’t much left for the other mags to utilize for their publications … which is why Star magazine put the first born child to spring from Angelina Jolie’s loins on the cover of this week’s issue. I gotta say, they managed to come up with the freakiest photo of Shiloh Nouvel yet … check it out:



She’s a big sister now! And Shiloh Jolie-Pitt was on her best — and sweetest — behavior when she was introduced to her new twin siblings the day after their emotional delivery on July 12. As her weary parents, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, beamed with pride, the wide-eyed 2-year-old greeted tiny brother Knox Leon and sister Vivienne Marcheline with smiles and kisses. “They weren’t planning on having Shiloh see Angie and the babies so soon, but she couldn’t sleep or eat until she saw her Mommy,” an insider tells Star. As Angie, 33, held the newborns, Shiloh first stared then smiled. She was put on the bed next to them and kissed them on the forehead.

Yeah, yeah … cute story but what is up with this picture of Shiloh? She doesn’t look real … in fact, she looks a lot like the American Girl doll Kit Kittredge. I hope it’s just a matter of heavy Photoshopping … cuz Shiloh really does look like an animatronic doll. She even makes Suri Holmes-Cruise look human. Now that’s scary!

David Banda Befriends A Horse

OMG … here are a bunch of really cute pics of Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s adopted son, David Banda, helping to feed a carrot to a horse after he and his nanny enjoyed a carriage ride in Central Park this week:



Isn’t this the cutest thing? Little David is another little tyke who is growing up really fast … and he is already developing his own personality. Here are a couple pics of David smiling big for the photographers:



Folks may think that David is a lucky little boy for being adopted by Madonna but I think she’s a very lucky lady to have adopted such a great little kid.

[Photo credit: Splash News]

Sarah Jessica Parker Gets De-Moled

Sarah Jessica Parker made an appearance at the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium (to make an on-field announcement with Sheryl Crow) in the Bronx, NY this past Tuesday night and she showed up missing one important bit of accessory … her trademark mole! US Weekly reports that SJP did, indeed, have her mole surgically removed … here is a pic of SJP from her appearance at the MTV Movie Awards at the Gibson Amphitheater on June 1 with mole and a pic of SJP from the All-Star Game sans mole:



An unairbrushed photo of Sarah Jessica Parker, 43, emerged at the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday, in which her beauty mark is noticeably missing, the Huffington Post reported Wednesday. “It’s true. She did have it done,” a friend of Parker tells Usmagazine.com. “There was no reason for it, it wasn’t because she didn’t like her mole, and it wasn’t because of any medical reason, it was simply because she was in the mood to have it removed. That’s all.” The Huffington Post pointed out that The New York Observer’s Rex Reed made a cruel remark about Parker’s mole in his harsh review of Sex and the City: The Movie. “There’s nothing wrong with Sarah Jessica Parker, that couldn’t be cured by wart-removal surgery. That growth on her face just gets bigger with every close-up, and in the full-length movie version of Sex and the City it’s so distracting you can’t concentrate on anything else,” Reed wrote. “It’s not a beauty mark. I guess you can’t tell a co-producer anything, but listen up, girl. At this point, you would make a wonderful Halloween witch.”

Interesting. On the one hand, I find it very hard to believe that SJP would go to such measures to remove her mole simply because of negative remarks by some people (tho, it prolly wasn’t really fun being voted the Unsexiest Woman Alive by Maxim magazine). On the other hand, if there was no medical reason for the removal then why would she remove it now, after all these years sticking with the mole. I suppose it really doesn’t matter why she had it removed … it’s gone now, never to be seen again I say we pour one out, pause for a moment of silence and send a hearty Peace the Spork Out to the late SJP Mole:



We’ll miss ya dearly … we knew you well. Never has a facial growth made such an impact on our lives like you did. You will be missed.

[Photo credit: Splash News; Source]

Mandy Moore Gets A New Look …

Despite the fact that Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams broke up a few weeks ago (after a pretty lengthy courtship that the couple managed to keep on the downlow) it appears that Mandy is still keen on showing Ryan just how much she still cares for him … by trying to look look exactly like him. Here are a couple pics of Mandy at LAX airport this past Tuesday catching a flight out of town (possibly to stalk Ryan?):



Yeah, I dunno that the indie/emo/grungy/hipster look is exactly right for Ms. Moore. I get that the break-up of R-Andy M-Adams is tough to deal with (for all of us) but Mandy shouldn’t be going around town impersonating her ex-boyfriend. The show Single White Female schtick is so 1992 … it’s time to move on! She might want to give back his glasses, too … if Ryan Adams has to continue on without his hipster spectacles then he might lose all of his cred altogether. Let’s move on … shall we?

[Photo credit: Bauer-Griffin]

Josh Peck Does ‘Playboy’ Magazine

Josh Peck, the star of the new movie The Wackness, is featured in the new issue of Playboy magazine … check out his spread:

Drew Whips Back Into Smiles and Laughter Post-Breakup

Drew Barrymore jumped right into work on her directorial debut, Whip It!, with her costar Ellen Page in Saline, MI, a few days ago. Breakups can be hard — especially when you are an inseparable PDA-intense couple — but it looks like this project is just the distraction Drew needs to keep that big smile on her face after splitting with Justin. Still, it can't be fun to hear the rumors that Justin's healing his own breakup wounds with Kirsten Dunst.

Kirsten Makes Friends With Justin and Alienates Drew?

Kirsten Dunst looked a little more done up than usual with her curls after a coffee break in NYC yesterday afternoon. There's been a lot of talk this Summer already about exactly which guy is putting the spring in Kirsten's step these days, and the newest is that she was spotted getting cozy with Drew Barrymore's very recent ex, Justin Long. Apparently Kirsten and Justin have been friends for some time, and she may even have a crush on him. Maybe it's me, but I don't see the immediate appeal, but hey — the hot Hollywood ladies seem to love him.

First Look — Slim Nicole Kidman Emerges Post Baby!

Nicole Kidman was spotted out and about with husband Keith Urban for the first time since giving birth to Sunday Rose on July 7. While we're still waiting to see the baby — whose photos they are supposedly not selling to any magazines, for whatever reason — mom Nicole already looks fabulous! Of course she was slender the whole way through her pregnancy so it's no big surprise there. Nicole recently emailed the NY Post about little Sunday saying, "We are in heaven. Can't stop staring at her in complete awe. Feeling incredibly blessed to have been given this precious little angel. Can't wait for you to meet her!" We can't wait to meet her either!

Jennifer Aniston Ditches Tour Life For Shopping Style

Jennifer Aniston had that famous hair in her face shopping in LA yesterday. After spending the first part of her Summer on tour with her man John Mayer in Europe and the Midwest and Canada, Jennifer enjoyed a solo moment looking hot rocking her jean shorts. Mr. Mayer heads to the West Coast on his tour starting next week, so Jennifer can catch back up with him if she's missing her concert free falling lifestyle. While most of you don't think these two will last, it's excellent to see one of our PopSugar 100 top 10 find herself some Summer loving.

Lindsay and Samantha Relationship Confirmed Yet Again

Samantha Ronson blew Lindsay Lohan a kiss leaving the set of Labor Pains in LA yesterday. While it's no big secret that Lindsay and Samantha are more than just attached-at-the-hip BFFs, they're yet to confirm anything themselves, so it's not really our place to say. Apparently not everyone feels that way, however, and Sam's brother Mark's girlfriend Daisy Lowe opened up about the girls. She told UK's the Mirror:



"I met Lindsay and Sam for the first time during the weekend before the Coachella festival. . . Sam is an amazing girl. The four of us had a brilliant time — a real laugh . . . Lindsay is really down to earth. Her and Sam make a lovely couple — they seem really happy. . . Their relationship is totally genuine. And they're just so sweet together . . . Mark totally approves. But we're not going to double-date again — I mean, would you go on a date with your brother? It's just a bit weird and anyway they live in LA, so it's kinda difficult . . . But I'd definitely love to see them again."

From magazine covers to just general rumors, LL and SR's relationship speculation is everywhere these days. Whether or not Lindsay herself ever talks about it, we're just happy to see that she seems on cloud nine with Sam, she's staying out of trouble, and she always has that smile on her face when her girl is around.

Penelope Goes Black and White For W Magazine

Penelope Cruz showed off her pretty face and hot legs in an artsy photo shoot for the August issue of W Magazine. She's already having a busy summer working on Broken Embraces and will get back into promotional mode for next month's Vicky Cristina Barcelona, but she took a break to talk about her career, her dedication, and even a tiny bit about Javier. Here are highlights:



* On practicing choreography for her upcoming film, The Nine: “In one day my hands were already peeling. When I saw that I said, you know, ‘This is happiness.’ Working with your body and sweating and bleeding.”

* On her motto to always face her fears: "I’m very strict with that. I try not to run away from things because I’m scared of them. When you feel you have to say something to someone, and your heart starts going fast because it could be controversial, I always vote for saying it."

* On Javier Bardem: “I think he’s the best actor alive. I think he has an amazing talent. I saw it in the very first scene we did together.”

Mischa Gets Down in Denim with Nylon

Mischa Barton stripped down to jeans, a hat and a suggestive dandelion for the denim issue of Nylon magazine. Despite some bad career choices, with multiple movies and a handbag collection in the works, the new European has a lot to talk about. She even opened up about her DUI among other things. Here are some highlights:



* On her DUI arrest: "That was a low point for me. I never, ever would have thought I would be arrested. Like, it was one of those things that I never thought would happen to me, and I was disappointed because it associated me with a group of girls that I would rather not be associated with."

* On education: "I would want to go to college for the learning, but there's so much else that comes with that that I don't think I need anymore. I've been making my own money and living as an adult for far too long."

* On the difference between TV and movies: "In TV, actors literally ignore the directors, which I find wild. I couldn't understand that when I started on television. I'd always go to the director and ask him questions, and he'd look at me with a blank stare like, 'Why are you here?'"

Brad Pitt is an Inglorious Bastard



Brad Pitt met with director Quentin Tarantino in France on Tuesday to secure Pitt to play the key role of Aldo Raine in Inglorious Bastards, reports Variety.

Tarantino also plans to meet Leonardo DiCaprio on Thursday to play another lead role, Hans Landa.

Inglorious Bastards will shoot this fall in Germany and also in France, where Brad, partner Angelina Jolie, and their six kids have been residing.

Brad Pitt AND Leonardo DiCaprio? SOLD!

Hayden Panettiere Gets a Wake-Up Call



Hayden Panettiere films her new fall Candie’s television commercial, which is a direct lift from her new music video “Wake Up Call”.

The video was styled exclusively by Candie’s apparel, footwear and accessories, available only at Kohls.

Hayden says, “The concept of my video is to give a guy who doesn’t treat his girlfriend well a wake up call and show him all the different aspects of a woman’s personality. Candie’s is the perfect fit because their styles are diverse and benefit the video as they show off all of the different sides of my character in the video.”

When Ryan Seacrest asked the 18-year-old Heroes hottie about the songs on her new album on the KISS-FM radio show, she said, “They’re a little bit eclectic [but the music] changed so much over the years just because my life experiences and who I am as a person is obviously reflected in the music.”



Below, Hayden dons a wig during filming for her Candie’s television commercial and music video “Wake Up Call.”

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Lauren Conrad Clears Charity Controversy



Lauren Conrad recently attended Animal Fair Media’s 2008 Annual “Paws For Style” at Arena in New York City on Tuesday. Since then, controversy has erupted as to whether or not the charity funded her trip to New York City.

Lauren responded on Wednesday via her Myspace Celebrity blog:

“I would like to address some of the internet rumors regarding what happened at an event I attended in New York on Tuesday. I was invited by Animal Fair Magazine to attend a charity event, ‘Paws For Style’ fashion show. I have always been a supporter of animal causes. I own 2 rescue animals and this sounded like a great event. I agreed to pose for the cover of the magazine, host the event, do press at the event and donate clothing, all of which I did. I was not aware of any other commitments. I was not paid to attend the event and my hotel room was donated to the charity. I also made a voluntary donation to the Humane Society for more then the cost of my airfare so there would be no expense to the charity. I have always been responsible and keep my word on all commitments. I am extremely hurt and disappointed that Wendy Diamond would go to the press and attack me with untrue statements. Anyone who knows me, knows this is not the kind of person I am or who my parent’s raised me to be. It’s just embarrassing that people are saying these things about me. I was trying to do a good thing and help out a charity by doing everything I agreed to do. I continue to support the Humane Society, as it is a wonderful organization.”

Hayden Panettiere - “Wake Up Call” Music Video



Hayden Panettiere has released the music video for her new single “Wake Up Call.” Watch it below!

The 18-year-old Heroes hottie, whose musical inspirations ranges from Luciano Pavarotti to rapper Nas, has said, “The concept of my video is to give a guy who doesn’t treat his girlfriend well a wake up call and show him all the different aspects of a woman’s personality.

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Balthazar Getty’s Wife ‘Humiliated’ By Sienna Miller



Sienna Miller’s steamy (and now public) affair with Balthazar Getty has been going on for at least at least two months, reports People.

But the 33-year-old Brothers & Sisters actor and his wife Rosetta “have been living separate lives for a while,” a source reveals to the mag.

Balthazar, who still has a tattoo of his wife’s name on his chest, married Rosetta in May 2000 and have four children together: Cassius, 8, Grace, 7, Violet, 4, and June, 10 months.

“It’s humiliating,” a friend admits. “Rosetta left the country to protect the kids, and he continues to see Sienna publicly.”

Wyclef Jean Wants To Babysit Brad & Angelina’s Twins



The Jolie-Pitt baby pictures aren’t available yet but celebrities are sending their well wishes anyway to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Léon.

Here’s what they had to say via People:

Angie’s musician pal Wyclef Jean: “I’m willing to babysit for them! They will do well. I have a lot of well wishes for them.”

Angie’s costar from her upcoming movie, The Changeling: “I saw [Angie] with kids on-set and she’s just such a wonderful mom. You see her with the kids and it’s like, ‘Yeah, that’s the way it’s supposed to be.’”

Earlier today, Angie’s older brother, James Haven, was spotted visiting the five-day-old twins at Nice’s Hospital Lenval.

Kanye West: I Write My Own Blog!



Kanye West steps out of his West Village, NYC apartment on Thursday and hops into his waiting SUV with his cell phone glued to his ear.

The 31-year-old hip-hop superstar recently was accused of hiring a “ghost blogger” to post blog entries for him on his official blog.

Said accuser claims, “I know you don’t really believe Kanye West updates his blog several times a day while chasing skirts and displaying his astounding ignorance all over the world? Hopefully you’re not that naive. Sure Kanye wrote that one outburst on his blog, but no, he doesn’t find all those neat gadgets or post those videos and photos from the road. Someone else does all that for him.”

Miley Cyrus: What a Fake!



Miley Cyrus steps out with her stunt double on Thursday afternoon while filming scenes for Hannah Montana: The Movie along the Santa Monica Pier in Calif.

The pair wore the same dress, jacket, white-and-gray platform sandals and fuschia-colored socks!

Doesn’t this bring back fond memories of Hannah Faketana from Miley’s “Best of Both Worlds” concert?

Seth Rogen's Transformer-tive Life Lessons




Seth Rogen fires off some pot shots in the new GQ comedy issue.

First the funnyguy says that he's the reason—or at least part of the reason—his pal Jonah Hill turned down a role in director Michael Bay's Transformers sequel."I can see if Steven Spielberg’s calling you, asking you to do something, how that's hard to turn down," Rogen tells writer Alex Pappademas. "But what I said to Jonah was, 'You want to make a movie about fightin' robots? Make your own movie about fightin’ robots. You can do that. That’s on the table now.' "

Reps for Hill and Bay did not comment.

The 26-year-old Rogen, who stars with James Franco in the upcoming stoner flick Pineapple Express, also takes a shot at Entourage. Sounds like he still may have some hard feelings toward HBO because years ago the suits at the cable network rejected a pilot that he wrote with Jason Segel and a pre-The School of Rock Jack Black.

"I just remember feeling really bitter," Rogen says. We thought the stuff we were writing was funny—and it's pretty much the exact same stuff that we're doing now—and it just seemed crazy that no one else liked it. You start to question your own sanity. Like, 'Our HBO pilot isn't funny, but Entourage is?' "

Meow!

"We all used to smoke weed all day instead of working, and we'd just play video games for months on end," Rogen remembers. "But we all really wanted to work and make movies."

Just not with Michael Bay, apparently.

Judge Signs Off on Lindsay's Progress




Lindsay Lohan is right on track. (To where, we're not exactly sure yet, but at least she's moving along in a straight line.)

A Los Angeles judge agreed with the 22-year-old starlet's attorney today when he determined that Lohan had "proper attendance" and "no missed dates" regarding the various obligations she has been required to attend as part of her probation from 2007's twin-DUI debacle.

At a status hearing Tuesday, legal eagle Blair Berk told L.A. Superior Court Judge H. Chester Horn Jr. that her client was "completely on track with everything" concerning her plea deal last year on five misdemeanor counts.

Bo Derek Horsing Around in California




Now running your daily trifecta... A perfect 10.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has named animal lover Bo Derek to the seven-member California Horse Racing Board, which oversees all of the state's racing and betting action.

The 1980s-era bathing beauty will get her feet wet Thursday, when she's scheduled to attend her first meeting at Del Mar Racetrack, near San Diego. The post, which was confirmed by the state Senate, pays $100 per day, maybe enough for extra oats for her own stable full of Iberian horses.

But Derek, who has been lobbying Congress for the past five years to ban the slaughter of wild horses, could hardly have found a more suitable role.

In addition to being a spokeswoman for the Animal Welfare Institute, in 2002 she penned the memoir Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses and is the founder of her own line of fine pet-care products, Bless the Beasts.

Natalie C. Diagnosed With Hep C




Here's a bit of unforgettable, and sadly regrettable, news from Natalie Cole.

The second-generation Grammy winner has revealed that she was diagnosed with hepatitis C during a routine visit to the doctor, a disease she most likely contracted, her doctors say, as a result of past drug use.

"I've been so fortunate to have learned so much from my past experiences," Cole said. "I am embraced by the love and support of my family and friends; I am committed to my belief in myself and in abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination."

Hey V., Get Off Our Zefron!




We’re just going to assume Vanessa Hudgens is straddling Zac Efron in her bikini on this romantic Caribbean beach because she’s about to tickle attack him—not only for the sake of the couple’s young High School Musical fan base but also our own.

(We prefer to think of our Zefron as innocent and darling as Troy Bolton. Vanessa, on the other hand, well, we already got her number down.)

The Disney power couple took a superromantic weeklong vacation in the Turks and Caicos being a “happy young couple” and “laughing all the time,” according to In Touch. Those crazy kids, they really cut loose down there.

Think Troy and Gabriella will get this far in HSM3? Remember, it took them two whole TV movies just to kiss.

The Creepiest Movie Bad Guys: Our Top 9




We get it, already: Heath Ledger's twisted turn as the Joker in The Dark Knight is so good it's disturbing. And we have to agree, this Gotham City thug is one of a very special breed of baddie—those sickos who go beyond freaky, beyond evil, beyond twisted. They're creepy.

Few movie villains have what it takes to truly make your skin crawl, but they're the ones you don't forget.

So who are the creepiest bad guys of all? Click in, if you dare.

1. Frank Booth: Without Dennis Hopper's sadistic, gas-toking, sex-fiend gangster from Blue Velvet, most of these other creeps wouldn't be here. He is their king.

2. Mr. Blonde: Quick tip: Don't pull a bank heist with Michael Madsen's short-fused brute from Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs. Guy might cut off your ear and dance around, pouring gas on your head. Seriously.

3. Buffalo Bill: Forget Hannibal Lecter. He eats people, but big deal. The real creep from The Silence of the Lambs is that guy in the basement who's sewing himself a full-body woman costume from actual, lotioned-up lady skin.

4. Michael Myers: He's tall, he's slow, and he just won't stop stabbing people! The most sinister thing about Halloween's inhuman antihero is that he never says anything.

5. That Girl from The Ring: Once she gets into your head, she never comes out.

6. Anton Chigurh: The only thing more unsettling than being called "friendo" by Javier Bardem's unstoppable No Country for Old Men hitman is—right—that hair.

7. Patrick Bateman: Before he cleaned up the streets of Gotham City, Christian Bale wore Armani, traded stocks, listened to Huey Lewis and dismembered women for fun. All while looking fantastic.

8. John Doe: What's eerie about Kevin Spacey is that he can be totally lovable—or just as evil. He's at his worst in Se7en, a sad sack teaching the world a lesson, one severed nose and Gwyneth head at a time.

9. Tracy Flick: She's a monster. Reese Witherspoon's scheming, maniacally peppy class-prez psycho may be the scariest creep on the list, if only because she's so dang cute.

10. [YOUR PICK HERE]: What, no Walken? No Oldman? No Jack, Chucky, or Leprechaun? It's your turn to tell us in the comments which creepy beast we missed.

Killing Katherine Heigl? Nope.




Just wrapped the exec session here at TCA with ABC boss Steve McPherson, and he shared a little news about that Shonda-verse we all love so much.

Izzie lives! For now.

According to McPherson, Katherine Heigl is still very much in the mix over at Grey's Anatomy, and Izzie won't be offed anytime soon. In fact, he promises, "She is absolutely staying with the show. She has an unbelievable storyline for her this year, which is really central to everything that is going to go on this season. Shonda is really excited about that; she’s the one who actually crafted that."

Adds Eric "McSteamy" Dane: "She's a great girl, professional, she likes her job and I don't think Shonda has any intentions of killing her off." So there you go.

Samantha Ronson Lawsuit Keeps Rolling Along




Not that Lindsay Lohan strikes us as the jealous type, but Samantha Ronson just scored two hot dates. In court.

Just one day after the DJ's best buddy was served a subpoena as part of Ronson's ongoing legal battle with a former lawyer, Ronson filed a revised negligence complaint against said attorney, Martin Garbus, the man who failed to win her defamation suit against blogger Perez.

The revisions basically rendered pointless today's planned hearing in the case, which a judge subsequently postponed in favor of setting two new court dates.

A status hearing to deal with the new complaint is now set for Sept. 18, while a trial date of May 6, 2009, has also been set in the seemingly never-ending case.

Judge Kenneth Freeman was initially expected to hear a motion this morning from Garbus' lawyer seeking to strike a portion of Ronson's lawsuit that would pave the way for her to seek hefty punitive damages from the lawyer.

Garbus' lawyers also say that an attempt to settle the duo's differences out of court is, for now, not in the cards.

"I think at this point it's premature to decide if mediation would be fruitful," said Garbus attorney Renee A. Haupt.

Ronson filed suit against Garbus & Co. back in May, alleging negligence, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, claiming Garbus both reneged on properly representing her against Hilton and also had a conflict of interest due to a dispute over payment for the services he did eventually render.

Eva, Uma: United in Denial




Blame bloat, not babies.

Eva Longoria Parker and Uma Thurman are insisting that, despite rampant speculation and unflattering photo ops to the contrary, the only buns in their respective ovens are of the carb-heavy variety...Though they may start thinking about scaling back after the latest round of reports.

Both actresses have been forced to deny rumors that they're pregnant, gossip which gained a life of its own after both typically svelte stars were pictured looking ever-so-slightly less svelte than usual.

For her part, Thurman weathered a slightly more brutal round of expectant conjecture after photos taken of the bikini-clad star with an oddly protrubing belly emerged from her Corsican vacation with millionaire fiancé Arpad Busson.

Her rep wasted no time in coming to the bombshell's defense.

"She is not pregnant," Stephen Huvane told E! News.

Longoria Parker, meanwhile, cut out the mouthpiece middleman and broadcasted her own unexpectant state in the most effective way she knew how: by emailing E! News' Ryan Seacrest.

"I AM NOT PREGNANT," she emphatically wrote in a message.

Earlier today, Longoria Parker's rep attempted to explain away her client's small semblance of a belly—as well as her new cropped cut—by way of the actress' suddenly Method dedication to her craft.

"She's making herself look like that as her character has let herself go," Liza Anderson told People of her Desperate Housewives alter ego, Gabrielle. "Gabrielle has gained weight and cut her hair...And even that was not enough. She's also wearing butt pads and a stomach pad to play the part."

De Niro never had it so hard.

New York Goes to the Dogs, Catfight Ensues




In New York last night, it was all about canines, not clubs. There were two different doggie do's being held in the Big Apple.

One was the Power of Paws launch party where Nicky Hilton and Rumer Willis hung with some furry friends.

The other was Animal Fair mag's Paws for Style event, where cover girl Lauren Conrad had hosting duties.

Depending on who you believe, she either threw a hissy fit and refused to walk the runway as planned or she fulfilled all her sworn duties.

Mena Suvari Engages Idea of Remarriage




Mena Suvari's choir girl character wasn't a part of American Wedding, but the actress herself is ready for another slice of the marital pie.

The 29-year-old actress is engaged to her music producer beau, Simone Sestito, Suvari's rep confirmed Wednesday to E! News.

Sestito popped the question to the American Pie (and Beauty) star during the couple's recent trip to Jamaica, after less than a year of dating. They met last September during the Toronto International Film Festival.

"They're taking their time planning the wedding," a source close to the duo told People. "They are in no rush."

This will be the second trip down the aisle for Suvari, who swapped vows with German-born cinematographer Robert Brinkmann (18 years her senior) in March 2000, when she was 21.

She filed for divorce in May 2005, citing irreconcilable ages differences as the reason for the split.

Ben & Jennifer: What's Up, Baby Doc?




The baby buzz on Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck is getting louder.

Rumors that Garner is expecting the couple's second child were kick-started earlier this month when a tabloid report claimed Garner and Affleck had already told friends their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Violet is getting a sibling.

Speculation really ramped up when Garner starting wearing loose-fitting tops capable of hiding a growing belly.

Now comes another possible clue...

The two were spotted together Wednesday at an L.A. obstetrician's office to meet with a doctor.

Garner sat in the reception area reading a magazine, but when Affleck arrived, they were almost immediately called in to see the doc.

Reps for Garner and Affleck are not commenting one way or the other.

So we'll just have to wait and see. In other words, let the baby-bump watch continue!

Angelina Staying Put for Now




The twins' arrival came earlier than expected. Angelina Jolie's departure won't be following suit.

A spokeswoman for Lenval hospital, where the Jolie-Pitt brood welcomed new additions Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, told E! News that the new mother remains in the maternity ward at the hospital and will not, per the latest round of speculation, be checking out today.

"After a C-section, the normal stay for a mother in the Lenval hospital is between eight and 10 days," Nadine Bauer said.

When asked directly if Jolie was due for discharge later today, Bauer said, "No."

"And I'm not sure what day she will be leaving. Only when Dr. Sussmann is completely satisfied that she is in good health and fully recovered from the C-section."

Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed the twins last Saturday, meaning while Jolie isn't packing her bags just yet, she could theoretically be released from the hospital as early as this weekend—a possibility that's not lost on the increasing scrum of media assembled outside the facility.

But a hospital source told E! News that standard procedure may not be the only reason Jolie is being kept under Sussmann's watch, claiming that the good doctor is hoping to keep Jolie in the hospital until she is fully recovered as she will likely take on too many responsibilities—and not enough bed rest—if left to her own devices.

"Angelina has four young and lively children at home, and he suspects the temptation to get up out of bed and play with them will overwhelm her," the source said.

"He knows how much she misses the other children, but he feels that she will benefit from a few extra days' rest. They're being very well cared for."

And not just by Pitt.

Earlier this morning, Jolie's brother, James Haven, paid a visit to his sister, leaving around 10 local time.

Amanda Peet Says Sorry...Sorta




Amanda Peet sends her regrets.

The X Files star has issued an apology for saying in a recent Cookie magazine story that "parents who don't vaccinate their children are parasites."

"I believe in my heart that my use of the word 'parasites' was mean and divisive," she writes in a letter that was posted today on the parenting magazine's website.

"I completely understand why it offended some parents, and in particular, parents of children with autism who feel that vaccines caused their illness. For this I am truly sorry."

However, Peet continues to be an outspoken advocate for children's vaccines.

"I still believe that the decision not to vaccinate our children bodes for a dangerous future," she writes. "Vast reductions in immunization will lead to a resurgence of deadly viruses."

As for autism, Peet has undoubtedly continued the debate by writing, "[T]here is no association between autism and vaccines. How many more studies do we need to conduct on vaccines, before we start re-channeling our efforts and money towards research on autism?"