Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Sofia Vergara Scores Top Spot on AskMen Poll


Each year they search for the hottest lady in the land, and this year AskMen has named Sofia Vergara as the Most Desirable Woman of 2012.

The “Modern Family” hottie’s curvaceous form and flirty personality garnered her the most votes on the website’s contest, a feat made more impressive by considering the competition.

At #2 was Kate Upton, while Rooney Mara scored the third spot and Miranda Kerr came in at a respectable #4.

Surprisingly, Megan Fox fell to #96 while Pippa Middleton landed at #98. Pippa’s Royal sister Kate did well at #11 and Kim Kardashian rests easy at #8.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Adriana Lima Covers Vogue Brazil February 2012


She’s one of the hottest ladies on the planet, and Adriana Lima is scorching on the cover of Vogue Brazil's February 2012 issue.

The Victoria’s Secret babe gives a very convincing ‘come hither’ look in the cover image, shot at Iguazu Falls, near the Brazil/Argentina border.

Regarding the gorgeous cover shot, Adriana wrote on her Facebook page, “Special thanks to the lovely André Passosand Giovanni Frasson for creating such a magical cover!”

And coming up this weekend, Adriana will be featured in a pair of Super Bowl commercials, both for Kia and Teleflora.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

"True Blood" Season 5 Teaser Trailer: Watch Now!


Debuting the very first look at the hit vampire franchise, HBO released a fifth season teaser trailer for "True Blood" on Sunday night (January 29).

The brief clip does little to give away the show's plotline, though it was accompanied with a tagline reading: “In Bon Temps, nothing stays buried forever.”

While an exact date has yet to be confirmed, season five is due to get underway this summer with a run of twelve episodes in the works.

The show stars a powerful cast including real-life couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, as well as Alexander Skarsgard, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten and Deborah Ann Woll.

2012 SAG Awards Red Carpet Live Stream


Ready to put the stars' fabulousness on full display, the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are set to get underway in Los Angeles, California.

Held at the Shrine Auditorium, Peter Castro, Laurel Ripley and Kate Dimmock will be working the red carpet to catch all of the action as Tinseltown's big names make their grand arrivals.

As for the ceremony, the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be simulcast live coast to-coast on TNT and TBS at 8PM (ET).

With the red carpet festivities kicking off around 6PM (ET), SAG hopefuls including Brad Pitt, Michelle Williams, George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Jessica Chastain are among those expected to turn up at the glitzy Hollywood fete.

Check out the live-stream straight from the red carpet below:

64th Annual DGA Awards: The Show, The Winners


Toasting the best films to grace the big screen through the duration of 2011, the stars gathered together for the 64th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Hollywood, California on Saturday night (January 28).

Dressed in their finest garb, big names such as George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin showed up at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland while settling in at their designated tables for the evening's proceedings.

With the ceremony being hosted by Kelsey Grammer, other stars in attendance for the annual Tinseltown fete included Michelle Williams, Jon Cryer, Helen Mirren, Shailene Woodley, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard, Penelope Ann Miller, Octavia Spencer, Deborah Ann Woll, Stana Katic, Kathy Bates, Laura Dern, Patty Jenkins, Heather Tom, Kathleen Robertson, Fred Savage, Sir Ben Kingsley and Adam Gregory.

With Michael Hazanavicius of "The Artist" taking home the top prize of Best Feature Film, the DGAs also included three special to Ed Sherin (2012 Honorary Life Member Award), Katy Garretson (2012 Frank Capra Achievement Award) and Dennis Mazzocco (2012 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award).

With all of pictures from the show found below, the list of 64th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards winners is as follows (will be updated as they're handed out:

Feature Film:
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
David Fincher, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
WINNER: Michael Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo

Movies for Television and Mini-Series:
Jeff Bleckner, Hallmark Hall of Fame, "Beyond The Blackboard"
WINNER: Jon Cassar, The Kennedys
Stephen Gyllenhaal, Girl Fight
Demi Moore, Jennifer Aniston, Penelope Spheeris, Alicia Keys, Patty Jenkins, Lifetime's "Five"
Michael Stevens, Thurgood

Comedy Series:
Fred Savage, Modern Family, “After the Fire”
Don Scardino, 30 Rock, “Double-Edged Sword”
Michael Spiller, Modern Family, “Express Christmas”
David Steinberg, Curb Your Enthusiasm, “The Divorce”
WINNER: Robert B. Weide, Curb Your Enthusiasm, “Palestinian Chicken”

Reality Programs:
WINNER: Neil P DeGroot, Biggest Loser, "Episode #1115"
Eytan Keller, The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs, “Episode #401”
Brian Smith, Master Chef, “Episode #201”
J. Rupert Thompson, Fear Factor 2.0, “Scorpion Tales”
Bertram Van Munster, The Amazing Race, “You Don’t Get Paid Unless You Win?”

Children's Programs:
John Fortenberry, Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred
Jeffrey Hornaday, Geek Charming
Michael Lembeck, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure
Patricia Riggen, Lemonade Mouth
Damon Santostefano, Best Player
WINNER: Amy Schatz, A Child’s Garden of Poetry

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Candice Swanepoel's Sizzling Hot St. Barts Bikini Shoot


She's ascended the ranks to become one of the brand's go-to girls, and Candice Swanepoel put her hotness on full display in St Barts on Saturday (January 28).

The 23-year-old South African stunner showed off her picture perfect figure in an array of bikinis as cameramen snapped up shots for the Victoria's Secret swimwear line.

Making for quite the accolade, Miss Swanepoel actually happened to land herself the cover of the coveted VS Swimwear Catalog for 2012.

Other beauties lining the pages of the lingerie giant's beachwear advert include Karlie Kloss, Erin Heatherton and Alessandra Ambrosio.

Katy Perry Hosts GiveLove Charity Event in Sin City


Making her first official public appearance since parting ways with ex-husband Russell Brand, Katy Perry played host at the 1 Oak At The Mirage grand opening in Las Vegas on Friday night (January 27).

The newly-single "The One That Got Away" singer rocked a colorful blue coif as she was was joined at the soiree by J. Molinari jewelry designers Markus Molinari and Jason Arasheben, as well as hotel heiress sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton, Shenae Grimes, Christina Milian and David Arquette.

Acting as a charity fundraiser for GiveLove.org, proceeds from the event benefit the foundation's efforts "to provide temporary housing solutions and sanitation systems in earthquake-stricken Haiti."

Of getting Katy to front the Sin City celebration, Eli Pacino, managing partner of 1 Oak, said, "Markus Molinari & Katy Perry are best friends, coming together to bring awareness to an amazing cause GiveLove.org."

Friday, January 27, 2012

Elizabeth Olsen Covers ASOS March 2012


She's seen her career make giant strides over the past twelve months, and Elizabeth Olsen was chosen to cover the March 2012 issue of ASOS magazine.

The 22-year-old actress posed for a delightfully artsy Todd Cole shot spread located in Brooklyn Botanic Garden while speaking with the publication about misconceived thoughts about her upbringing, openness to mainstream movies, and famous siblings, Mary-Kate and Ashley.

Highlights from Miss Olsen's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to check out ASOS!

On the special year she's experienced:
"It's been a whole year of firsts for everything. It's weird to look back on, but as it was all happening, it didn't feel like I was being put under the microscope. But it's so cool, [Sundance] suddenly puts you in a certain category with other actors, who you have always thought, 'Oh, I wish I could have done that part.' That's a whole new thing. I loved 'An Education,' or even Maggie Gyllenhaal in 'Secretary'. Those were movies that helped give an actor leeway into the world."

On people's misconstrued ideas about her childhood:
"People have a weird idea of my upbringing... I did lead a very charmed life growing up, but I was aware of the things that were abnormal. The only time I flew first-class as a kid was when my sisters did these cruises called 'Sail With The Stars'. They were the main event, so the company would fly us first-class. Other than that, never."

On if she can see herself doing something more mainstream:
"I would love to. I'm not trying to be different! I'd just rather do roles that are interesting to me. That will probably change when I have kids and a mortgage. But I had a teacher once, who is an actress, and she said, 'You can hate me or love me, as long as you have an opinion' and I think that's great/ Who wants to have their work just be passive or safe?"

On if she spends a lot of time with her sisters:
"Between their schedules and mine, it's not like we have tons of time to hang out. But when we do, it's so much fun. Mary-Kate and Ashley have celebrated my birthday with me every year since I've been in New York, my last four birthdays, and it's been so special."



Thursday, January 26, 2012

Kim Kardashian is a "Diva" in Dallas


Having taken to the Lone Star State the previous day, the Kardashian family was back in action with a full afternoon of activity in Dallas, Texas on Thursday (January 26).

With Kim leading the way, the E! reality beauty was flanked by sister Kourtney, brother Robert and mother Kris Jenner as they left their hotel to meet with with Khloe and Lamar for dinner.

The Texas outing comes just as Kim announced that she's signed on for a recurring role on "Drop Dead Diva" with her episodes set to air beginning this summer.

Of the gig, the 31-year-old wrote, "I am so excited to announce that I'll be guest starring on Drop Dead Diva this summer. I can't wait to get to work with everyone on set!! Xo."

Playing a love interest for Ben Feldman's Fred named Nikki, creator and executive producer Josh Berman added, "I'm ecstatic to welcome Kim to the Diva family. In discussing the role of Nikki with her, I'm blown away by her smarts, sense of humor, and passion. This series is all about reinvention and I'm so excited to see Kim ‘reinvented' in the world of Drop Dead Diva."

Justin Bieber Sings "Rockin' Robin" for the King of Pop


Paying tribute to the late King of Pop, Justin Bieber was on hand at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday (January 26).

After being introduced by Paris Jackson, the “Baby” singer took the stage to give homage to Michael Jackson with a few special words followed by a rendition of “Rockin Robin.”

During his speech, Bieber admitted to the audience, “I don’t usually get nervous… Michael meant so much to me. I know he meant a lot to you guys as well. He was more than an entertainer. He was an inspiration.”

"He was kind, he was gentle, he was very charitable and that’s why I look up to him. I think that people are going to remember him for his dancing and for his singing, but people need to remember him for being the man that he was,” Justin went on to say before encouraging the crowd to give MJ a round of applause.





Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner's Pregnancy PDA


Taking care of their pet owning responsibilities, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were spotted taking their dog for a walk yesterday (January 25) in Brentwood, California.

The “Good Will Hunting” hunk and his “Catch and Release” cutie looked lovely as they strolled around their neighborhood, with Ben enjoying an iced Starbucks coffee.

And at one point, Ben showed his affection for his pregnant wife with a steamy, passionate kiss for all to see.

As for the name of their soon-to-be-born, Jen recently told Jay Leno that her daughters Violet and Seraphina have it covered.

“At first they were definitely Disney. It was like, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse Affleck. And then they moved on. Then it was Peter Pan, Captain Hook.”

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tom Cruise Treats Suri to a Magical Day at Disneyland


Making for ever the adorable duo, Tom Cruise treated his little princess Suri to a magical afternoon visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Wednesday (January 25).

The casually dressed "Mission: Impossible" megastar walked hand-in-hand with his darling daughter, who looked too-cute in a pink and white polka dot sweater and purple dress with a matching face paint job.

The quality bonding time comes as Cruise is enjoying a break from work before he gets ready to promote his next theatrical release, "Rock of Ages".

Set for a June 15th cinema debut, the Adam Shankman directed picture follows two young people who are chasing their dreams in the big city before meeting one another and falling in love at first sight - though their romance faces a series of challenges.

The film also stars Malin Akerman, who recently raved about her chance to do a duet with Cruise, as she told Celebuzz, “It was surreal to do a movie with him! I’ve literally died and gone to heaven. We sing I Wanna Know What Love Is by Foreigner.”

“He is so fantastic,” Miss Akerman continued. “I did a movie with Katie [Holmes] two years prior so I knew him a little bit. He is amazing. He is a man who can do whatever he sets his mind to and do it extremely well. And he’s super positive–I can’t say a bad thing about him. He’s unbelievable.”

Jessica Chastain Taps Armani for Oscars Dress Advice


She's among the stars situated in the French capital city for the style-driven happenings, and Jessica Chastain was spotted exiting her temporary Parisian digs on Wednesday evening (January 25).

The "Tree of Life" actress showed off her enchanting smile as she stepped out of the posh Georges V Hotel while currently in town for Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012.

Having already sat front row at numerous runway shows, Miss Chastain happened to be at the Armani Prive catwalk extravaganza when she learned that she'd been nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in "The Help".

To her surprise, Jessica meandered backstage after the Armani display to find Giorgio Armani awaiting her with a bouquet of around fifty congratulatory roses.

The 30-year-old then was asked if anything in particular caught her eye as far as potential Academy Awards red carpet dresses are concerned, to which she told, "There were some major carpet dresses in there. Well there are so few opportunities to wear long it’s got to be a gown. I loved the greens."

She added, "I loved the embroidered ones but don’t want a dress that makes a lot of noise. I’ll take some advice from Giorgio."

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Michelle Williams "Grateful" for Oscar Nod


She’s always given her all to every role she takes on, and Michelle Williams earned herself an Oscar nod for Best Actress thanks to her work in “My Week With Marilyn.”

It was announced early Tuesday morning (January 24) that the “Blue Valentine” beauty nabbed the nomination while she's up against Glenn Close (“Albert Nobbs”), Viola David (“The Help”), Rooney Mara (“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”), and Meryl Streep (“The Iron Lady”).

Of the exciting news, Williams said in a statement, "I am so grateful to be acknowledged by the Academy for my work, which was made possible by the support of our director Simon Curtis and the camaraderie of a terrific ensemble of actors — a special congratulations to [co-star] Kenneth Branagh — and the fearless Harvey Weinstein."

"This role has been the challenge and privilege of a lifetime. I would like to think that the recognition our film has received by the Academy is a testament to Marilyn's legacy," the 31-year-old added.

Elizabeth Banks & Sam Worthington Premiere "Man on a Ledge"


With less than a week remaining until the crime/thriller makes its way into theaters, the stars of “Man on a Ledge” gathered for their film's Hollywood premiere on Monday night (January 23).

Held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, leading lady Elizabeth Banks glistened in gold as she posed alongside co-star Sam Worthington, who attended the red carpet screening with girlfriend Crystal Humphries.

Other stars turning up for the west coast screening included cast members such as Genesis Rodriguez, Edward Burns and Ed Harris, as well as director Asger Leth.

During a recent interview, Ms. Banks shared that the plot line of the flick closely mirrors the title, as there is plenty of suspense.

"Really, everything's in the title. It's about a man on a ledge, and the people around him who are trying to figure out why he's on the ledge, and how to get him off the ledge before he falls off and dies."

Worthington added, "Good action really comes down to the stakes, what's at stake, whether it's rescuing the girl, getting the diamonds or whatever. [The main character] is battling for his life in the ultimate extreme, just on a ledge. He's on the edge on the ledge. Because the stakes are so high, I think that's why we can label it a thriller, an action thriller."



Monday, January 23, 2012

Kim Kardashian Bids Farewell to the Big Apple


She makes looking good seem so easy, and a glammed up Kim Kardashian was spotted at JFK airport in New York City on Monday afternoon (January 23).

The “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” star looked ever-so-stylish in a cream-colored turtleneck, fur vest, distressed jeans and heels while appearing to be in fine spirits as she walked along to catch her departing flight.

The travels come as former “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress, Shannen Doherty, has divulged that she can relate to Kim’s short-lived marriage, as she’s experienced not one, but two “quickie” weddings.

Shannen told reporters at the Television Critics Press Tour, "My heart goes out to her. I know that. And I also applaud anybody who gets out of something if it's not working regardless of the terrible jokes and press that's going to come at them."

Bar Refaeli & Cameron Diaz: Dior Darlings


Drawing out some of our favorite celebrity lookers, Bar Refaeli, Cameron Diaz, and Olivia Palermo attended the Dior Haute-Couture as part of Paris Fashion Week on Monday (January 23).

The Victoria’s Secret bombshell and the “Hot Teacher” actress greeted each other with a warm embrace and happily posed for pictures together.

Meanwhile, fashion lover Palermo and her beau Johannes Huebl arrived in style, stopping in the press area before heading inside the Salons Chritian Dior for the highly-anticipated show.

A short while ago, Ms Refaeli wrote on Twitter, “amazIng show for @Dior today! BRAVO as u say around here. @patmcgrathreal, amazing work on the girls!”

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Kendall Jenner's Calabasas Commons Puppy Love


It's well-known to be one of her favorite destinations, and Kendall Jenner was back for another weekend visit to the Calabasas Commons in Calabasas, California on Saturday afternoon (January 21).

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" cutie was casually clad as she walked her lab pup while joined by a gal pal for the midday shopping excursion.

Continuing to expand her career with a jewelry line in the works and recent debut on the runway, Miss Jenner previously spoke about getting on the catwalk for the first time.

The 16-year-old dished, “[My sisters] said, ‘Be you, have fun with it, be confident.’ Once I got out there, I felt more comfortable."

“When the lights are up, you can’t really see the audience, which made it a little better,” Kendall added. “I had a lot of fun — I want to do it again," Miss Jenner added.

Nina Dobrev Covers NYLON February 2012


Taking over front page duties for their latest offering, Nina Dobrev graces the cover of the February 2012 issue of NYLON magazine.

The "Vampire Diaries" darling got decked out in a jacket by MCQ, shirt by Emporio Armani, shorts by Siwy and multiple jewelry accessories for the Marvin Scott Jarrett shot front page.

In the accompanying spread, Miss Dobrev's stylist Riawna Capri revealed that they decided to go for a "vintage Vegas cowgirl" look.

"I've known her a long time, so we were excited to do something a bit more creative for the NYLON cover. Nina brought in all of these feather clip-ons from home, and we ended up doing a messy braid on one side of her head and then another braid with the turquoise, yellow and purple feathers twisted in," Capri told of Nina's hairstyle.

Riawna added, "I used two different sized irons and curled her hair in various directions, so no pieces were uniform. We wanted the finish to be natural and organic."

Meanwhile, makeup artist Vasilios Tanis added, "We looked to a tawny, Raquel Welch-style model as a reference with dramatic lashes."

Friday, January 20, 2012

Pregnant Hilary Duff Darkens Her 'Do


Ready to change things up a bit, a brunette Hilary Duff was spotted leaving her Pilates class in Toluca Lake, CA on Friday afternoon (January 20).

Looking casual and cute in a loose gray top, black sweat bottoms and matching flip flops, the former "Lizzie McGuire" star/adorable mom-to-be showed off her darker 'do as she headed home from her weekly workout regimen.

And while fans are used to seeing Hilary with a much lighter hue to her hair, the multi-talented 24-year-old had apparently grown tired of her bright blonde locks.

Offering up her reason for the dye job, the newly-brown coiffed Duff tweeted, “Got bored today…. Tell me whatcha think??”

Blake Lively's Marilyn Monroe Milestone Moment


Incorporating one of Hollywood's most iconic women to ever live into the show, Blake Lively struts her stuff as Marilyn Monroe in honor of the 100th episode of “Gossip Girl.”

With her near-perfect frame and her long blonde locks, the Serena van der Woodsen actress is the ideal candidate to perform “Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend.”

In the dream sequence, Lively is surrounded by her male suitors including Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley), Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford), Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) and Prince Louis (Hugo Becker), among others.

The highly-anticipated episode will air on January 30 at 8pm ET on the CW.

Etta James Passes Away at Age 73


In what comes as quite the saddening news to the music world, Etta James has passed away at the age of 73.

The legendary R&B singer left this world while receiving care at a medical facility in Riverside, California, according to a family spokesperson.

Miss James' death follows an ardent battle with leukemia, which she was diagnosed with in 2010, while she also suffered from dementia and Hepatitis C.

Truly a legend, Etta had six Grammy Awards to her credit and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thanks to a slate of hit tunes including "At Last" and "Something's Got a Hold on Me".

Taylor Swift's Artist at the Table Sundance Night


Making her debut visit to the annual rocky mountains cinema showcase, Taylor Swift attended the Artist at the Table Dinner and Discussion during Day One of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Thursday night (January 19).

With the gathering taking place at The Shop, the "Mine" singer joined alongside filmmaker Rory Kennedy - as she's in town to attend Friday's screening of Rory's Ethel Kennedy focused HBO documentary titled "Ethel".

During her evening at the Artist at the Table Dinner and Discussion, Miss Swift also mingled with Sundance Institute President and Founder Robert Redford, Executive Director Keri Putnam and Vice-chair Pat Mitchell, as well as fellow musicians such as Mary J Blige, Kendrick Scott, Shoree Boyd, and Derrick Hodge.

As for her attachment to the Kennedy's, Taylor spoke with Vogue magazine's February 2012 issue about how meeting Ethel and Caroline Kennedy was the only time that she’s ever been starstruck in her life.

“I got to spend the afternoon with Ethel a couple of weeks ago,” the 22-year-old dished. “She is one of my favorites because you look back at the pictures of her and Bobby and they always look like they are having the most fun out of everybody. You know, eleven kids, all these exotic animals on their property. I’ve read a lot about them.”

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Jessica Alba Talks Fame & Family


It’s been a non-stop week of promotions for her, and Jessica Alba was spotted out in New York City once again on Thursday (January 19).

The “Good Luck Chuck” beauty bundled up for the chilly Big Apple temperatures, all-the-while showing off her gorgeous, glowing skin as she made her way past the paparazzi.

Alba’s been busy making her rounds from one interview to another, chatting about her new project Honest.com, an e-commerce eco-friendy and non-toxic baby product company.

During a sit-down with CBS News, Jess admitted that her daughters are not yet aware of her fame. She told, “I mean, it's just -- it goes with the territory. I'm thankful to be doing what I do for a living. I feel super blessed."



Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Jessica Alba: Busy Day in NYC


Continuing along with her day of full promotional duties, the lovely Jessica Alba was spotted bouncing from one talk show to another on Tuesday (January 17).

Being the fashion lover she is, the “Good Luck Chuck” actress made several wardrobe changes throughout her jam-packed day in New York City.

Rather than promoting an upcoming film, Alba is happy to announce the launch of her latest gig with a company called The Honest Company, which makes Eco-friendly, natural and chemical free products for babies and kids.

During her morning sit-down on “Live! With Kelly,” Jess explained, "When I became a mom, I finally became the person I am, that I always should have been. It's the most satisfying job in the world. But, it can also be overwhelming and confusing. I created The Honest Company to help moms and to give all children a better, safer start."

Monday, January 16, 2012

Cane-Wielding George Clooney Pokes Fun at Brad Pitt


Poking fun at his longtime pal, George Clooney had the Golden Globes audience members in stitches over Brad Pitt and his cane.

The “Up in the Air” actor took the stage at Sunday’s awards show, holding a cane by his side and making a joke at the expense of his “Fight Club” friend, who has been in need of the assistance since injuring his knee on a ski slope.

Before introducing Pitt’s film, “Moneyball,” Clooney held up the cane and said, “I have to give it back to him. He can’t make it to the bar otherwise.”

With that, the camera shot to Brad and his lovely partner, Angelina Jolie, who offered up a small chuckle at the comedic comment.



Irina Shayk & Jessica White's NYC Supermodel Stroll


Making time for a girls day out, Irina Shayk and Jessica White were spotted meandering around New York City earlier today (January 16).

The long-legged ladies braved the chilly Big Apple temperatures by bundling up in fur coats (faux, we hope!) as they made their way passed the snapping photogs.

The outing comes as a recent report from NY Daily News tells that photos of Irina may have recently been auctioned off after items from her ex-fiance’s storage unit were sold.

Valerio Morabito is suing a New Jersey-based Flat Rage storage facility for selling his personal possessions without warning after making only one attempt at tracking the movie producer down to let him know his credit card on file had expired.

According to Morabito, the unit contained $150,000 in Armani Casa Furniture, $80,000 in gym equipment, hand-made silk carpets and suit, family silverware from his mother and the photos of Miss Shayk.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez: Domesticated Duo


Looking like quite the domesticated duo, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted roaming the aisles of a local grocery store in Encino, CA over the weekend (January 14).

Joined by a few family members, the "Mistletoe" singer and his "Monte Carlo" cutie girlfriend were both casually clad as they loaded up with a cartul of goodies before tossing their purchases in teh car and speeding away.

Seemingly quite content spending quality time with his lady, Bieber tweeted, "pretty incredible day. blessed and grateful. gonna make them #BELIEVE"

Meanwhile, Miss Gomez recently took to Facebook to send out a big thank you to all of her loyal "Wizards of Waverly Place" fans - as the show's final episode aired on January 6th.

Selena's message read, "You Guys, I honestly~Selena Gomez~ can't thank you enough for being a part of the best 4 years of my life! Wizards was SO important to me and I'm SO happy so many of you watched the series come to an end. I loved the whole experience and I'm so grateful for it. I love you guys! I hope to continue to do more things you guys enjoy watching! :)"

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler Wins Miss America Pageant


With the field of fifty-two hopefuls being whittled down to one, Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler was chosen as the new Miss America during the 2012 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night (January 14).

The 23-year-old beauty queen lit up the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino venue while garnering the dreamt about crown, with Miss Oklahoma Betty Thompson and Miss New York Kaitlyn Monte placing second and third, respectively.

During the course of the rigorous competition, Miss Kaeppeler had to answer a question about whether beauty queens should declare their politics.

Of this, she told, "Miss America represents everyone, so I think the message to political candidates is that they represent everyone as well. And so in these economic times, we need to be looking forward to what America needs, and I think Miss America needs to represent all."

Being passed the title from last year's winner Teresa Scanlan, Kaeppeler also earned herself a $50,000 scholarship with the Miss America Organization paying out a total of $349,000 in prizes at the national level.



Saturday, January 14, 2012

Natalie Portman's Weekend Service with Her Two Main Men


They're certainly an adorable trio, as Natalie Portman joined fiance Benjamin Millepied and son Aleph Portman-Millepied for a weekend outing in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday (January 14).

The 30-year-old "Black Swan" beauty toted her 7-month-old boy in a comfy baby carrier as she and her man joined friends and family at a local religious service.

The family doings come as Miss Portman will be among the many stars hitting the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards tomorrow night (January 15).

The Oscar-winning actress is among the stars lined up to dish out a trophy, with fellow presenters including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis, George Clooney and Nicole Kidman.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Covers Cleo January 2012


She's ascended the ranks to the top of the modeling world, and Rosie Huntington Whiteley was selected for the January 2012 cover of Cleo magazine.

The English model/actress posed for a gorgeous spread while talking with the Aussie publication about her fragrance, working hard and her motion picture debut.

Highlights from Rosie's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to check out Cleo!

On her perfume:
"This perfume captures the essence of the English rose. It's got a lovely sweet, sexy smell to it. It's very sensual and very feminine, yet it's still got that musky feeling to it."

On working hard:
"My mother always said to me as a child, life doesn't hand you opportunity. People don't hand you great things sitting around on your ass. Grasp opportunity in whatever situation you can, and work really hard for the opportunity to keep getting them handed to you."

On her acting debut:
"At first I was so nervous and I'd be totally lying if I said that I didn't feel anxious about the whole thing. I'd never thought that I was ever going to make a film this huge, and when I was cast, I didn't even realize what I was casting for."

Friday, January 13, 2012

Gerard Butler Talks Surf Scare on "The Tonight Show"


Making a stop on the talk show circuit, Gerard Butler dropped by NBC Studios in Burbank for an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday (January 12).

The Scottish stud made the appearance to promote his new movie "Coriolanus," which is all set to hit theaters next Friday, January 20th.

During his sitdown, Gerard started off by talking with Jay about his near-death experience while shooting another new film about surfing called "Of Men and Mavericks".

Explaining that he plays surfer Jay Moriarity's mentor, Butler set out to shoot scenes which required him to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks, as he told, "So I'm paddling and I'm with three of the best surfers in the world and Greg [Long] starts going 'Paddle, Gerry, Paddle!' and we start paddling to the side and it was like watching a tsunami come in as the whole skyline just became white as this wave spread across in front of us..."

Gerard continued, "It was like a 200 meter sprint and then you just saw the wave coming and we're like, 'Oh, here we go....'. So, you're already exhausted and then the wave just slammed. It was like a car crash really, and then underwater, spinning, spinning, spinning, and then everything went dark...."

The 42-year-old finished his story by telling, "So, I was down and I'm thinking, 'I've got to get up, I've got to get up.' I was terrified. And it was one of the most lonely, scary experiences and I knew the whole crew were up there but they couldn't do anything."

After his surf story, Butler also spent time telling Leno about his recent motorcycle trip, as well as "Coriolanus," with the full interview available in the videos below!









Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mark Wahlberg Addresses "Entourage" Movie Rumors


As he gears up for this Friday's (January 13) release of his new movie "Contraband," Mark Wahlberg took time to chat with the people over at GQ magazine.

The 40-year-old actor touched on a wide range of topics, as he dished on everything from family life to rumors of a possible full-length "Entourage" movie in the works.

Highlights from Mark's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit GQ!

On how his 40-year-old body is holding up:
"I'm not as young as I used to be. [laughs] I was just putting together Christmas gifts for my kids and my wife bought all these elaborate big trucks, with motors and everything, and I had to put it all together. And I was squatting down for about two hours, three hours. The next day I couldn't get up. [laughs]"

On whether life for him would be different had he come up during the 'TMZ era':
"It is what it is. If you're smart you're just gonna be all about the work. But as a young person, you want to be out there, and you're out going out and going to clubs and doing all that stuff. I'm just glad I survived it. They don't bother me. I don't bother them. You just hope that people realize they're very fortunate to be in that position and not to take that for granted and work hard and stay disciplined. It all comes with the territory. You can't have your cake and eat it too. I don't wanna hear nobody complain that they're getting paid all this money and people won't leave them alone. It's part of it."

On "Entourage" movie rumors:
"Oh, no, that's definitely something that we're actively trying to put together. We're just waiting for [series creator] Doug [Ellin] to write the script."

On what can we expect from an Entourage feature-length:
"I think a 90-minute movie of sheer craziness—the guys getting back to just being about the guys, you know? Lose the ladies. Go crazy. Give people what they want."

Casey Anthony Claims Diary Leak Was Hacked


Last year she was acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, and Casey Anthony is furious that someone supposedly hacked into her computer.

According to a report, Anthony had recorded some private video diaries in the months following her court case, but never meant for anyone to see them.

One clip, recorded in October, went viral on the internet earlier this month, with another shorter video surfacing soon thereafter.

Casey has definitively stated that her computer has been compromised, and that the diary entries have been spread without her knowledge or permission.








Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Jennifer Aniston: Most Desirable Body...Again


She’s always been one of the hottest ladies of her generation, and now Jennifer Aniston has been named the most desired body in the annual Hollywood’s Hottest Looks Survey.

The “Just Go With It” actress also scored the honor back in 2009, but was beaten out in 2010 and 2011 by Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson and Gisele Bundchen, respectively.

But now she’s back, thanks to the fact that she’s the total package, beating out younger stars like Bar Refaeli and Shakira. However, Katy Perry has made a big jump in popularity.

Dr. Richard W. Fleming, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, told FOX411, “The biggest shift over the past year is that the younger celebrity group is emerging – people like Katy Perry. The celebrity faces are what people refer to as an example because they like the way they look and they refer to these celebrities when they are considering plastic surgery.”

Monday, January 9, 2012

Beyonce & Jay's Baby Statement: "We Are In Heaven"


Speaking out about their family blessing for the first time, Beyonce and Jay-Z released a statement addressing the arrival of baby Blue Ivy on Monday (January 9).

The power couple started things off by telling, “Hello Hello Baby Blue! We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.”

“Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives,” Beyonce and Jay continued.

The "99 Problems" hitmaker and his "Halo" singing wife finished by writing, “We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.”

Zoe Saldana, Julie Bowen Celebrates The 2012 Golden Globes


Coming a week before the annual Tinseltown ceremony, Audi and jewelry designer Martin Katz joined forces to host a celebration of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards with a star-studded evening at Cecconi's in West Hollywood on Sunday (January 8).

With Zoe Saldana looking stunning in a little black dress with a fun metallic twist, the "Avatar" actress caught up with “Modern Family” co-stars Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson while Jessica Lowndes chatted with her girlfriends and hit the dance floor alongside “Glee” castmates Chord Overstreet and Mark Salling.

Arriving at the exclusive event in the Audi A8, the brand's luxury flagship sedan, were a handful of Golden Globe nominees including "The Help" co-stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, as wekk as Johnny Galecki, Thomas Jane, Callie Thorne and Brunson Green.

Rounding out the guest list were celebs such as Maria Menounos, Kat Graham, Joel McHale, Trevor Donovan, Ahna O’Reilly, James Tupper and Michael Steger, among others.

Rihanna Cheers On the Lakers, Gets a Jeep from RocNation


Capping off an exciting weekend with a little sporting action, Rihanna was spotted courtside at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday night (January 8).

The Barbadian beauty and a few gal pals sipped on brews while cheering on the hometown team, who claimed a 90-82 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies thanks to Kobe Bryant's game high 26 points.

The Lakers night out comes after RiRi was gifted with quite the present from her record label, Roc Nation, as she's now the proud owner of a black Jeep Wrangler.

Tweeting a photo of the new ride, the 23-year-old added a message reading, "Foot out dat b**ch, ride dat shit like a skateboard!!! Thank u to my G'z at RocNation baby!"

She also shot out a tweet to RocNation founder Jay-Z and wife Beyonce's newborn baby Blue Ivy, as she wrote, "Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih"

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Green Goddess Charlize Theron's Impact Brunch


Closing out the weekend with a midday fete, Charlize Theron was glistening in green at Variety's Indie Impact Award & 10 Directors to Watch brunch at Le Parker Meridien in Palm Springs, California on Sunday (January 8).

Presented by Mercedes-Benz as part of the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Oscar-winning actress gave a short speech while mingling with fellow guests such as Patton Oswalt and Shailene Woodley.

The appearance follows a big night the previous evening for Miss Theron, as she joined Oswalt, as well as her "Young Adult" director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody in accepting the Vanguard Award for Creative Ensemble during the festival's awards gala.

Charlize spoke with press at the event about why she was drawn to play her character of Mavis Gary in the film, saying, "She's troubled. As we all are, right? I mean, I just saw great potential... she felt very real to me. Jason and I when we first talked we said to each other, a lot of times there's this feeling when you read a script they're movie people, they're not real people. And there was something about her that felt very real to me."

Beyonc Gives Birth to Baby Ivy Blue Carter!


After numerous false alarms, the day has finally come in which Beyoncé Knowles has given birth to her first child!

The 30-year-old superstar reportedly welcomed a healthy baby girl named Ivy Blue Carter at New York City's Lenox Hospital on Saturday night (January 7) via a scheduled C-section with husband Jay-Z by her side.

According to the NY Daily News, Miss Knowles checked in under the name of Ingrid Jackson with ABC News telling that she arrived at the hospital on Friday night.

Doing everything possible to keep the birthing process a private affair, Beyoncé and Jay-Z are said to have shelled out a hefty $1.3 million to rent out the entire fourth floor of Lenox Hospital during their stay - though another hospital source dismissed the claim, saying, “We don’t have entire floors sitting empty at Lenox Hill."

At the current time, no further details have been made available, but be sure to check back with GossipCenter for all of the latest Beyoncé baby info.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Headline 2012 Palm Springs Awards Gala


Making for quite the star-laden spectacle, Hollywood's top names descended upon the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California on Saturday evening (January 7).

There for The 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, as the "Moneyball" actor was set to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award from presenter Jonah Hill during the ceremony's festivities.

Also in attendance was George Clooney, who was joined by his latest lady Stacy Keibler while set to be toasted with the Chairman's Award from presenters Grant Heslov and Shailene Woodley.

Other stars on-hand for the annual event were Desert Palm Achievement Actress winner Michelle Williams, along with Charlize Theron, Olivia Wilde, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy, Judy Greer, Octavia Spencer and Career Achievement honoree Glenn Close.

The complete list of award winners and presenters for the gala is as follows:

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Octavia Spencer (“The Help”)
Presenter: Melissa McCarthy

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Stephen Daldry
(“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”)
Presenters: Tom Hanks and Thomas Horn

FREDERICK LOEWE AWARD
Howard Shore (“Hugo”)
Presenter: Mary Hart

SPOTLIGHT AWARD
Jessica Chastain (“The Help”)
Presenter: Al Pacino

SONNY BONO VISIONARY
Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”)
Presenters: Rep. Mary Bono Mack, Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo

Friday, January 6, 2012

Demi Lovato's Twitter Stress Relief


It’s no secret 2011 was a tough year for her, but Demi Lovato proved that anything is possible as she turned her mental and physical health around.

Although the “Skyscraper” singer is doing much better now, she still deals with everyday stress just like everyone else and decided to get relieve some of it via Twitter.

On Friday morning (January 6), Lovato tweeted, “Sometimes it seems like God just keeps throwing crap my way and I get SO angry with him.”

Not revealing what’s troubling her, Demi added, “But there’s never a doubt in my mind He’s gonna pull me through it all. I know you’re there God. But umm… Really dude?”

The rant ended with, “I’m not very religious but I’m VERY spiritual and I DO believe in God,” she wrote. “I’m not perfect or preaching! Just tweeting… J.”

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Tattoo Loving Rihanna Named Queen of Downloads


Having made her way back to California after spending the holidays in Barbados and Florida, Rihanna was spotted making her way around West Hollywood, CA on Thursday night (January 5).

The 23-year-old "We Found Love" singer rocked a navy and grey sweater with yellow sleeves paired with dark jeans as she ended up dropping by a local tattoo parlor to reportedly add another ink job to her continuously growing collection of body art.

On the career front, RiRi continues to hold court as one of the most popular acts around, as she was just named as the best-selling artist online.

According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Barbadian beauty's sales totaled more than 47.5 million at the end of 2011 - which edged out second place finisher, The Black Eyed Peas (42.4 million).

With Eminem garnering the third slot (42.2 million) and Lady Gaga fourth (42 million), the top ten was rounded out in respective order by Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Kanye West and Britney Spears.

Sandra Bullock & Little Louis: Pre-School Pickup


Making sure to keep her mommy duties on top of her priority list, Sandra Bullock was spotted picking up her adorable little guy, Louis,from preschool in Los Angeles, California on Thursday afternoon (January 5).

The Oscar-winning actress toted her growing son in her arms, with little Louis - who is usually very straight-faced - even managed to crack a big smile and opened his arms up excitedly to reach for his favorite bodyguard.

The sighting comes as Miss Bullock is getting closer and closer to the release of her first post-divorce film, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close".

Set to hit theaters on January 20, the Stephen Daldry directed drama follows "a nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searching New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001."

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Ke$ha: Gearing Up for an "Absolutely Crazy" 2012


Following her much-talked-about appearance in Playboy, Lindsay Lohan took over another cover gig by gracing the front page of the January 2012 issue of Maxim Australia.

The "Mean Girls" starlet wasn't shy about showing skin as she swapped in and out of a variety of skimpy ensembles for the Matt Jones shot spread while dishing about everything from her personal life troubles to her girl crush on actress Michelle Rodriguez.

Highlights from Lindsay's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit Maxim Australia!

On her personal life woes:
"I'm feeling strong. I've experienced a lot in my life, and my mom had given me a lot of faith. This too shall pass."

On women having power:
"I feel that women have such power with their bodies."

On whether she's a sexual person:
"I'm more sexual than my friends – more comfortable in my skin. I'm a sexual person, definitely."

On the solitude that comes with the job of an actress:
“Being an actress is lonely, and I never want to be alone. I hate sleeping alone.”

On her girl crush, Michelle Rodriguez:
“I love Michelle – she’s so talented and kick-arse!”

This past year is definitely one she’ll never forget, but now Ke$ha is excited about what’s to come in 2012.

As the “Animal” singer continues to work on her new album, she recently told MTV News, “I very much want to be seen as a strong woman, but I realize that vulnerability can also be a strength. So on my next record, you are going to hear probably a little more of that. I'm not going to make an acoustic, sad entire record.”

As for the progress of her record, she continued, "I've been writing but I haven't gone in with [producer Dr. Luke] yet. He's working on stuff and I'm working on stuff for it. But [to] actually start, we go into the studio in January, early January."

"I feel like I don't necessarily agree, but people say that rock and roll is dead, and it is my mission and my goal to resurrect it in the form of my pop music," she declared. "That's the goal. We'll see what happens. That's a very ambitious and lofty goal, but that's my goal," the punk-rock pop star added.




Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Lindsay Lohan Covers Maxim Australia January 2012


Following her much-talked-about appearance in Playboy, Lindsay Lohan took over another cover gig by gracing the front page of the January 2012 issue of Maxim Australia.

The "Mean Girls" starlet wasn't shy about showing skin as she swapped in and out of a variety of skimpy ensembles for the Matt Jones shot spread while dishing about everything from her personal life troubles to her girl crush on actress Michelle Rodriguez.

Highlights from Lindsay's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit Maxim Australia!

On her personal life woes:
"I'm feeling strong. I've experienced a lot in my life, and my mom had given me a lot of faith. This too shall pass."

On women having power:
"I feel that women have such power with their bodies."

On whether she's a sexual person:
"I'm more sexual than my friends – more comfortable in my skin. I'm a sexual person, definitely."

On the solitude that comes with the job of an actress:
“Being an actress is lonely, and I never want to be alone. I hate sleeping alone.”

On her girl crush, Michelle Rodriguez:
“I love Michelle – she’s so talented and kick-arse!”

Kim Kardashian Jets Off to the Lone Star State


Setting off to lend a hand to her sister, Kim Kardashian left her home in Beverly Hills, California while being driven off to LAX Airport on Tuesday (January 3).

The E! reality star shuffled inside the metro terminal while passing through security before boarding an aircraft bound for Dallas, Texas - as she's paying a visit to her recently relocated sister, Khloe.

Breaking the news about Kim's travel plans, Khloe excitedly tweeted earlier today, "My sister is coming to Dallas! My sister is coming to Dallas!!! (Singing with joy!) Wooohoooooooo"

According to TMZ, Kim is making the trek to the Lone Star State to help Khloe and her basketball star husband Lamar Odom move into their new $7,500 condo located at the W Hotel.

Brad Pitt and Pax: Motorcycle Men


Grabbing a few groceries in preparation for their New Year's Eve celebration, Brad Pitt and son Pax were spotted shopping at Gelson's Market in Los Feliz, California over the holiday weekend (December 31).

Dressed in jackets and sneakers for their casual errand run, the pair could be seen toting their goods out of the store before riding away on the "Moneyball" star's motorcycle complete with a sidecar for little Pax.

In other news, Brad's partner, Angelina Jolie, recently surprised him with the purchase of a piece of land that contains a waterfall Pitt had been eying, according to reports.

Of the gift, a source told the London Daily Mail, “Brad has always loved Fallingwater and his first trip there was unforgettable. Angelina wanted to get him something incredibly special and, because she knows how much he loves architecture, she thought this would be perfect.”

Monday, January 2, 2012

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Miami Beach Bikini Hotness


Enjoying an extended holiday, Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Jason Statham were spotted soaking up the warm southern rays in Miami, Florida this afternoon (January 2).

Known for her statuesque form, the "Transformers" beauty looked flawless in a slinky bikini as she relaxed alongside her man and a few friends while giving Jason a big hug before venturing back to their shared room.

The duo, an item since April 2010, enjoyed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's with one another following a rather demanding 2011 work schedule for the both of them.

Earlier in the year, Statham was tied up in the sunshine state to film his forthcoming flick "Parker," while Rosie kept busy with various modeling gigs including her role as Burberry Body ambassador.