Monday, September 5, 2011

Hilary Duff's Overwhelming Rio Reception


Escaping for a south of the border Labor Day weekend getaway, Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem were spotted enjoying a holiday in Los Cabos, Mexico.

The "Camp Rock" hunk and his Aussie singer girlfriend took to the pool at their luxury resort on Sunday (September 4), with both Nick and Delta showing off their swimsuit figures while lounging on recliners and taking a dip in the refreshing water.

The trip to Mexico comes just after Nick was asked about his ladylove during a recent interview with "Good Day New York," as the show's host said, “Is there a special lady in your life?”

Not feeling the need to keep the romance under wraps, the soon-to-be 19-year-old replied, “There is yeah, absolutely. I’m very pleased."

Unwilling to go any further when asked for more details, the chivalrous JoBros rocker simply said, "I’m in a great place and very happy and thrilled to be doing what I love and to have someone who cares for me.”

Out for a family dinner on the town for the second night in a row, Megan Fox joined Brian Austin Green and his son Kassius for a delectable bite to eat in Santa Monica on Sunday (September 4).

Looking stunning in a long red dress, the "Jennifer's Body" beauty gave a wave to paparazzi as she and her two main men headed inside BOA Steakhouse for the family chowdown session.

The Labor Day Weekend outing comes as Miss Fox currently covers Italian magazine Amica - in which she interviewed about topics including removing her naval ring along with her dietary situation.

As for getting rid of her belly button piercing, the 25-year-old told, “I did it when I was 16-years-old because I was a fan of Britney Spears. The only time I tried to imitate someone else. But then I thought it was tacky and so I removed it when I turned 20,”

As for her diet, Megan dished, "For a year and a half, until about four months ago, I followed a strict vegan diet based on raw fruits and vegetables, no bread, sugar and coffee."

She added, "But I had lost too much weight. So now I eat a bit of everything. I train three times a week doing circuit training with my trainer Harvey Pasternak."

Looking as if a new romance may be in the works, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rashida Jones were spotted spending time together over the Labor Day holiday weekend in Los Angeles.

The "Source Code" stud and the "Friends with Benefits" actress - both of whom are single - sat close to one another as they shared lunch with a few friends at the trendy cafe Gratitude on Sunday afternoon (September 4).

Upon finishing their meals, Jake and Rashida exited the eatery with Miss Jones taking time to play with Gyllenhaal's German Shepherd, Atticus, before the two went their separate ways.

The sighting comes as both parties have had their fair share of fizzled out relationships - with Jake having dated ladies including Reese Witherspoon and Ashley Greene while Rashida was an item with the likes of Tobey Maguire, Mark Roson and Jon Favreau.

Finishing off her time at the Venice Film Festival, Madonna jetted from the Italian city to London's Heathrow Airport for a connecting flight to JFK Airport in New York City on Sunday (September 4).

The Material Girl was accompanied by her children Rocco, David, Mercy James and Lourdes Leon - with the group smiling it up upon touching down in the Big Apple despite the long hours in the air.

During her time in Venice, Madonna premiered her new movie "W.E." - of which she co-wrote the screenplay with Alek Keshishian while also tending to directing duties.

She also announced that she plans to release her first new album since 2008's "Hard Candy" in the spring of 2012.

Already having put in a little work on the disc, the 53-year-old expects to drop her first single in February or March.

Supporting her man from a player's box perch, Brooklyn Decker watched on as Andy Roddick took on Julien Benneteau during Day Seven of the 2011 US Open in New York City on Sunday (September 4).

The stunning supermodel/actress drew plenty of looks at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center venue as she intently rooted for her tennis star husband ended up winning in straight sets 6-1; 6-4; 7-6.

The outing comes as Miss Decker had an embarrassing incident during Andy's second round match on Friday night, as she was heckled by media members while waiting for Roddick to leave the dressing room after winning his debut match.

Clad in a long sweatshirt, Brooklyn was mistaken for a fellow press colleague, during which time she received jeers with numerous journalists screaming out, "Hurry up and get on the bus," while completely unaware that they were talking to Roddick's wife. Onlookers tell that Decker turned a bit red while hurriedly walking towards a players' van.

Proudly showing off his on-court prowess, Justin Bieber took to Atlanta, Georgia to hoop it up in the LudaDay Celebrity Basketball Game 2011 on Sunday afternoon (September 4).

With the Ludacris hosted charity matchup taking place at the Morehouse Forbes Arena, the "One Time" hitmaker captained a squad appropriately named "Team Bieber" while taking on Team Luda during the Peach State b-ball action.

Talking plenty of smack prior to game time, Justin tweeted the day before tipoff, "#TEAMBIEBER is goin hard on sunday in ATL. #LUDADAYWEEKEND. Victory is the only outcome! WHO IS COMING?! #charity"

Later in the night, the 17-year-old sensation wrote, "finished in the studio for the night. did something real special for u. now heading to ATL for this bball game btw #TEAMBIEBER and #TeamLuda"

Backing up his proclamation, Ludacris fessed up that Team Bieber emerged victorious by posting a message reading, "FINAL SCORE 134-132 TEAM BIEBER.FUN GAME.SPECIAL SHOUTS TO KEVIN DURANT, CARMELLO,CP3,JOHN WALL & JUSTIN BIEBER HIMSELF.$10K TO CHARITY!"

Along with the LudaDay doings, Justin also posted a video of himself copying NBA point guard Steve Nash's crossover move while girlfriend Selena Gomez cheered him on (watch above), with which he tweeted, "hold up though...is that the REAL @SteveNash - yes...yes it is...#crossover. @ludacris we comin 4 u! #TEAMBIEBER"

Back for more press duties after a midday photocall, Michael Fassbender was front and center at the premiere of “Shame” at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday night (September 4).

The “Inglourious Basterds” actor suited up for the Palazzo del Cinema screening while joined by producers Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, as well as screenwriter Abi Morgan and director Steve McQueen.

As for Michael's new movie, it is "a drama centered on 30-something Brandon, his myriad sexual escapades, and what happens when his wayward younger sister moves in with him."

Also starring "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" actress Carey Mulligan, "Shame" is currently only scheduled for release in the UK on January 13, 2012.

Getting back to into the swing of things after giving birth earlier this summer, Victoria Beckham was in mommy mode at The Grove in Los Angeles, California on Sunday afternoon (September 4).

The already-slim former Spice Girls singer toted baby Harper Seven snugly in her arms while sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz also joined in on the Labor Day Weekend family movie excursion.

The outing comes as family patriarch, David Beckham, is currently out of town as his LA Galaxy squad readies to take on the Sporting Kansas City team in Kansas City tomorrow (September 5) at 3PM.

Meanwhile, Posh took to her Twitter account yesterday to send well-wishes to fellow new mom and former bandmate, Melanie Brown, as she tweeted, "Congratulations to @OfficialMelB!! love, David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and baby Harper x VB"

With the annual Venice Film Festival in full swing, the cast of “Contagion” hit the red carpet for their film's premiere at Palazzo de Cinema on Saturday night (September 3).

Joining in on the celebration were lovely actress Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as newly-bald actor Matt Damon (who was joined by wife Luciana Barroso), as well as fellow co-star Laurence Fishburne.

For the sci-fi thriller, Damon teamed back up with director Steven Soderbergh - who also directed him in the “Ocean's Eleven” movies starting back in 2001.

“Steven sent me the script with a note that said, ‘Read this and then go wash your hands,’” said Damon, with a laugh. “After seeing this movie in a theater filled with strangers, I’m sure that thought will definitely cross peoples’ minds.”

As for "Contagion," the picture - which hits theaters on September 9th - also stars Jude Law and Kate Winslet while being an "action-thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak."

Ringing in another year in his rollercoaster life, Charlie Sheen made his way to Buca di Beppo Italian restaurant in Encino, CA for a 46th birthday dinner on Saturday night (September 3).

The former "Two and a Half Men" star was alongside his ex-wife Brooke Mueller, as well as their twin boys Bob and Max, to celebrate his special day with friends and loved ones.

Following the evening meal, a smiling Sheen exited the eatery with son Bob in his arms - with his little one proudly holding a big red balloon with 'Happy Birthday' written on it.

Sounding as if fellow ex Denise Richards was also on-hand, Sheen tweeted after the birthday dinner, "Love you and the girls..!!! Thanks for a great birthday dinner!! Great night! xo c"

The message was in response to an earlier tweet by Miss Richards, as she wrote, "Happy Birthday @charliesheen !!!!!!!!!!!"

Teaming up for a sexy new ad campaign, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian used their good looks in hopes of selling a little more product.

The E! reality sisters tossed on a little lingerie as they posed for world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz for a Kardashian Kollection Sears promotional effort

The photoshoot took place back in May, with Kim writing about the experience on her blog by telling, "What an amazing day! We shot with the living legend herself, Annie Leibovitz! I swear this was such an eye opening day. She shot our Kardashian Kollection for Sears ad campaign!"

The newlywed brunette beauty added, "I can’t give away any details, but we have never been shot like this before and it was soooo fun shooting with Kourtney and Khloe… Mason even made a cameo!"

Meanwhile, Miss Leibovitz was seemingly so taken by the Kardashian sisters that she's hosting a party for the ladies at her New York City studio next week.

She's arguably the biggest pop star on the planet, and Britney Spears was nabbed as the cover girl of the October 2011 issue of Glamour UK.

The "Hold It Against Me" singer posed for a playful spread for the magazine while giving a rare interview in which she talks about her London tour and turning 30-years-old in December.

Set to hit newsstands on Thursday (September 8), highlights from Britney's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit Glamour UK!

On the possibility of Prince William and Kate Middleton attending one of her concerts at O2 arena in London:

"That would be amazing. That would be really crazy and cool. I think they’re a beautiful couple. Unfortunately I didn’t get to watch the wedding but I heard it was beautiful."

On hoping to get more intelligent as time progresses:

"I think the older you get, the wiser you get. I can’t wait. I’m really excited and definitely gonna celebrate and do something spectacular. I’m gonna be in South America so I’ll have to do something pretty fun. A carnival of Britney?’"

As the saying goes - she got it from her momma! Doing some bonding in their bikinis, Audrina Patridge and her mother Lynn were spotted at a Malibu, California beach on Wednesday (August 31).

Enjoying the sunny west coast locale, the pair sported matching teeny teal two pieces as they took to their midweek stroll along the shore with Audrina also tossing on a hot pink swimsuit during the morning romp.

Looking to have recovered from a nasty bee sting on her left foot incurred during a barefoot walk the day before, the fabulously fit mom and daughter duo were all smiles for the impending shutterbugs.

As for what is next on Audrina's agenda? She's heading to Sin City, as she revealed via Twitter, writing, Whose going to Vegas this weekend??!!!.... If so stop by vanity at the hard rock September 3rd!! Xo."

Getting down to business in The Marvelous City, Hilary Duff was spotted leaving the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday (September 4).

The expecting actress/singer/author donned a black maxi dress, black and gold studded belt ,and taupe suede boots as security guards escorted her to an awaiting Toyota Corolla transport.

Tweeting about the day's promotional plans, Miss Duff wrote, "Heading to the book fair biennal. Press for a few hours then going to sign books and meet some fans! It's all very exciting folks xxo H"

The 23-year-old arrived at the Riocentro Book Biennial a short while later, as planned, where she joyously launched her first novel titled "Elixir".

Getting quite the warm reception at the literature based event, Hilary tweeted upon finishing up her launch efforts, "Oh my goodness! Wow I am in shock! Thank you so much for all of this love! Rio fans are amazing, makes me want to cry!!! "

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