Thursday, September 1, 2011

Leighton Meester's Lucky Duck Workday


He’s the object of affection for ladies all over the world, and Kellan Lutz is kicking off the fall season with a cover spot on GQ Style Australia’s September issue.

The “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” hunk looks amazing in an unbuttoned denim jacket and grey shorts as he shows off his perfect physique.

In the accompanying interview, Kellan explained that staying in shape is as much about keeping things interesting as it is about hard work.

“I get bored working out inside, so the beach has been my place lately. I run, I swim, I play paddleball, basketball, do some mixed martial arts. I like mixing this up.”

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."

We’re used to seeing Anna Paquin vamping it up on “True Blood,” but she plays quite a different role in her new movie “Margaret.”

In the freshly-released trailer, Paquin handles the role of a high school student who feels certain that she inadvertently played a role in a traffic accident that killed a woman.

And on her way to setting things right she meets opposition from everyone involved, which brings her youthful optimism crashing down.

“Margaret” also stars Matt Damon, Matthew Broderick, Mark Ruffalo, and Jean Reno. It hits theaters on September 3

It’s one of the greatly-anticipated flicks of the Venice Film Festival, and today (September 1) “Carnage” held its official premiere.

The film’s stars Kate Winslet, John C. Reilly, and Christoph Waltz were all in the house at the Palazzo Del Cinema to promote their new movie.

Also starring Jodie Foster, “Carnage” tells the story of two sets of parents who decide to have a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a schoolyard brawl.

And though the lucky folks in Venice get to see it now, moviegoers here in the States will have to wait until December 16th, 2011 to see the surely fabulous film.

She’s got her own column in V magazine, and this time around Lady Gaga took shots at harsh and elitist fashion critics.

The “Just Dance” diva spoke out against New York Times fashion writer Cathy Horyn and her tendency towards Extreme Critic Fundamentalism.

Gaga wrote, "It's so easy to say something is bad. It's so easy to write, 'One star, hated it, worst show of the season.' It's much more challenging to reckon with and analyze a work. It requires research, but maybe no one does their research anymore."

She also called Horyn a dinosaur doomed to extinction who needs to make way for vibrant and plugged-in younger critics that are on the way up.

It all started when Horyn called Gaga “an ugly duckling with great spook appeal,” and criticized her Versace garb in her “Edge of Glory” video, saying she looked “embalmed.”

Doing a little European exploration, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids were spotted out and about in London, England today (September 1).

Shiloh, Knox, and Zahara were accompanied by their bodyguards and nanny as they checked out the London Eye and did a little sightseeing.

And it sounds like the whole Jolie-Pitt brood will have plenty to keep them busy for awhile- they all just got their own Shetland ponies to go with mom Angelina’s new horse.

An insider told press, "Brad ummed and ahhed about it for a while but decided to go for it.He wasn't sure whether they'd find the time as training the children will take a lot of man hours but thinks it will be worth it in the long run. He thinks it's best for them to learn how to ride while they're young."

It’s one of the hottest events of the movie industry, and the Venice Film Festival was a little extra sexy today (September 1) thanks to Bar Refaeli.

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model looked amazing in a low-cut black jumpsuit as she arrived for the premiere of “Carnage.”

Bar was more than happy to show off her posing prowess on the red carpet outside of the Palazzo del Cinema before heading inside to catch the screening.

Earlier this week, Ms. Refaeli enjoyed some time with friends in Portofino, Italy, before hopping on a yacht in the Italian Riviera.

Delivering a high-energy performance of their hit collaboration, Nicki Minaj joined Flo Rida and David Guetta to sing "Where Them Girls At" on "America's Got Talent" last night (August 31).

Taking the stage in a pink polka-dotted dress, the "Super Bass" rapper laid down her lines to the smash summer single for the uber-excited semi-finals results show audience.

The beat-wielding live rendition of the song marks the first time the trio have gotten together to tear up the track on television.

"Where Them Girls At" is available on Guetta's new record, "Nothing But The Beat," which made its way online and in stores on Tuesday.



She certainly knows how to make an entrance, and Beyonce Knowles had all eyes on her at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards tonight (August 28).

The “Crazy in Love” songstress brought her fashion A-game as she posed inside the Nokia Theatre LA Live to prepare for her big performance, but the BIG news is the confirmation that she's expecting her first child with Jay-Z!

Quite the exciting time for Beyonce, the gorgeous singer's baby news comes shortly after she released her music video for “1+1” from her latest album 4.

Additionally, coming up on October 8th, Knowles will join in via satellite for the Michael Jackson tribute concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

With another year's show come and gone, the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards offered up plenty of action while honoring the best in the music business.

The big winners at the Nokia Theatre LA Live show on Sunday night (August 28) included Katy Perry as Video of the Year honoree for "Firework" while Lady Gaga nabbed Best Female Video for "Born This Way" and Justin Bieber's "U Smile" took home the Moonman for Best Male Video.

Meanwhile, Britney Spears and the late Amy Winehouse received special tributes while performers included show opener Lady GaGa, as well as Beyonce Knowles, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Jay-Z with Kanye West, and Adele.

The complete list of winners from the 2011 MTV VMAs is as follows:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR Adele, "Rolling in the Deep" WINNER: Katy Perry, "Firework" Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise" Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers" Bruno Mars, "Grenade"

BEST FEMALE VIDEO Adele, "Rolling in the Deep" Beyonce, "Run the World (Girls)" Katy Perry, "Firework" Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass" WINNER: Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

BEST MALE VIDEO Cee Lo Green, "F--k You" Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love the Way You Lie" Bruno Mars, "Grenade" Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights" WINNER: Justin Bieber, "U Smile"

BEST POP VIDEO Adele, "Rolling in the Deep" Bruno Mars, "Grenade" Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything" Katy Perry, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" WINNER: Britney Spears, "Till The World Ends"

BEST ROCK VIDEO Mumford & Sons, "The Cave" Cage The Elephant, "Shake Me Down" Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks" WINNER: Foo Fighters, "Walk" The Black Keys, "Howlin' For You"

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz, "6'7'" Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights" WINNER: Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass" Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look at Me Now" Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On"

Having made their love for one another official on Saturday (August 27), Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars' wedding day pictures offer a glimpse of the newlyweds partaking in their cherishing moment.

The couple tied the knot at the historic Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda, Italy, with the "Lost In Translation" director looking stunning in a lavender Azzedine Alaia gown while being walked down the aisle by her famous father, Francis Ford Coppola.

As for the ceremony, it was officiated by Bernalda's mayor, Leonardo Chiruzzi, who told press after the festivities, "Everything went well. It was simple, calm, in the garden."

Just one day prior to exchanging vows, Sofia and Thomas were all about relaxation - as they spent the afternoon lounging on the sandy Italian beaches with their darling daughters, Romy, 4½, and Cosima, 15 months.

Making the most of her time in Italy, Bar Refaeli was spotted sunning herself in a stunning blue bikini yesterday afternoon (August 28).

The Israeli supermodel pranced around the Kauris III luxury yacht off the coast of Portofino while eager paparazzi snapped up pictures.

Bar bathed in the sea and played volleyball along with some friends who had come along for the ride (and the view!).

During her Mediterranean tour, Ms. Refaeli has been keeping her Twitter followers up-to-date on her festivities, including “belly dancing in Greece or at least trying to.”

She's one of the many east coasters dealing with the effects of Hurricane Irene, and Bethenny Frankel seemingly let the major storm system get the best of her.

Unable to sleep through the nasty conditions, the Skinnygirl mogul began her Twitter tear at 3AM by writing, "I can't sleep. So nervous. The wind is so loud outside.what's the update?tv will wake everyone."

An hour later, Miss Frankel disregarded her sleeping husband and baby, as she continued, "I can't believe how scary this is.now watching the news with my jaw dropped.more&more evacuations&more state of emergencies. Brace yourselves NEW YORK.Irene is on her way now."

The "Bethenny Ever After" star's anxiety reached its peak at around 7:30AM, as she tweeted, "We just lost electricity.this b**ch is coming.jason is oblivious.3 naps yesterday,slept all night,no prep.hurricane bethenny also here."

In the following hours, Bethenny posted a series of photos including one of herself looking quite unkempt along with numerous shots from her home and neighborhood, with her latest message reading, "I wanted to wash&dry my hair yesterday &jason thought I was nuts.now the new hairstyle is hurricane bethenny.jen aniston is so jealous."

Along with Frankel, numerous fellow celebs were active on Twitter while sending well-wishes and personal experiences via Twitter. A few of the many postings are as follows:

Ivanka Trump Majors wind and big waves in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. How are you faring through #Irene? Be safe! #hurricane

Nick Jonas So much hype about #Irene will be interesting to see this all plays out. Everyone stay safe.

Kourtney Kardashian More powerful prayers for the east coast. Don't forget how powerful prayer can be!

Adam Lambert East coasters: stay safe and smart while this storm rolls in. :) in my thoughts.

She’s always up to something, and earlier today (September 1) Leighton Meester was busy working on her hit television show “Gossip Girls.”

The Blair Waldorf actress looked a bit in awe as she gently patted an on-set duck with other co-stars such as Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford and Kaylee DeFer also in the NYC filming locale.

Yesterday (August 31) Leighton and her costar Blake Lively were seen chatting up a storm in between scenes near their trailers.

As for the key to her super sexy look, Ms. Meester shared, "One of the best makeup tips I've ever gotten is to take off all your makeup because I'm generally really bad at that. That's really saved my skin. But besides that I think just really being hydrated and being healthy. I think whatever's on the inside shows on the outside, so it's not as much about makeup as it is your health."

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