September 2007 Archives

adios amigos
I'm running for the border, kids.

It's vacation time and my hubby and I are headed down to Cabo San Lucas for some R&R. I have promised my love one full Britney Spears-free week, but I'm secretly hoping Britney flies down there and I make nice with her. I can see it now -- we'll bond over our babies, have some Margaritas and, before I know it, I'll be on next week's cover of US Weekly.

Seriously, Suzy has promised to take good care of you (like always!), and I will be back before you can say Jose Cuervo. I'll miss you!

Hasta la pasta, babies!
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Whoa... this is supposed to be an improvement? Rumer Willis showed off her peroxide-assaulted locks at the James Perse store opening in Beverly Hills.

Do you like Rumer Willis's new 'do?

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If you guys hated my post about Angelina Jolie smiling last night, you'll probably hate this one too. But I had to post this photo of Angelia and her youngest tater tot, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt outside FAO Schwarz toy store in Manhattan today.

When you see this kid, doesn't she scream: Brad Pitt, Brad Pitt, Brad Pitt?!?

At the very least, you can cut Angie some slack as she is holding Shiloh.
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Lindsay Lohan Canterbury Institute rehab
Her friends and family aren't the only ones using her.

This was in the NY Post yesterday, so I took a photo of it and meant to post it. It's an ad for the Canterbury Institute, which offers medical treatment for addiction. Nice that they're capitalizing on our poor little alleged homewrecker Lindsay Lohan during her time of need. Shameful!
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Celebrity meltdowns are as common as Paris Hilton has a new boyfriend stories. Obviously Britney Spears has been there, so have Mariah Carey, Russell Crowe, Anne Heche, Dave Chappelle and others. A new edition to the club? Rocker Ryan Adams, who, according to reports, "pitched a fit" for a Minneapolis audience.

Though he didn't shave his head during the show or throw a phone at someone in the audience, he was said to be bitching and moaning about the sound monitors and stopped the show at one point to move equipment. Seventy minutes after he started, he announced "last song," played it and didn't return for an encore.

"I don't know what the story was," guitarist Neal Casal told the Star Tribune afterward. "I just play guitar."

Now, to be accurate, this wasn't Ryan's first fit. He actually had another diva moment in 2003 back in the Minneapolis area. (What is it about Minnesota that makes him crazy? Maybe he takes issue with being in such close proximity to all the mall walkers?) That time, Ryan gave a famously bad performance ("a rambling two-hour show"), where he griped about the sound system, played several songs twice and lambasted local rock legend Paul Westerberg.

Well, that's it -- I'm putting my Ryan Adam tickets on Craig's List right now. Ha. Let's be honest... I didn't want to see him in concert before... and I definitely don't now.
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Nicole Richie Enrolls in Anti-Drinking Program
Nicole Richie has gotten herself into an 18-month anti-drinking education program, which is especially good, since she's about six months pregnant.

The program consists of 52 hours of group counseling, bi-weekly interviews and 12 hours of alcohol education. Participants are also encouraged to attend 12-step meetings. According to People mag, the course, SB 38, is for those who have been convicted of DUI on more than one occasion within a 7-year period (and maybe who have spent more than 81 minutes in jail) -- like Nicole.

So, she's got three more months of attending these classes while pregnant -- then the baby comes. I hope this school has daycare.
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School Craze for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie must be used to causing a frenzy wherever they go, but at Maddox's new school, Lycée Français de New York, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the PTA moms are going wild. Mad started classes in early September and the school is still trying to get used to having Angie and Brad drop off and pick up their son.

The Lycee’s director of operations, Dan Cooke, decided the best way to handle the hoards of parents, who hang around in hopes to get a glimpse or autograph from Brangelina, was to send a letter to the overeager moms and dads.

“I’m sure you are aware the school has received much media attention recently during the arrival and dismissal times because of the presence of celebrities Ms. Angelina Jolie and/or Mr. Brad Pitt,” read the note, according to The New York Observer. “I want to make you aware that before the first day of school I met with their security team to discuss the best manner in which for them to drop off and pick up their son. Our foremost goal was to cause the least amount of disruption to the school and to ensure the security of all of our students and families. Regretfully, I have seen some parents taking pictures, asking for autographs, talking to the media and even shouting at Ms. Jolie and Mr. Pitt for recognition. Therefore, in the best interests of the school and safety of your child(ren) I must ask for everyone to please respect the family’s privacy and discontinue these practices.”

“The French are quite civilized,” commented a source, who has a sibling at the school. “But sure, you have the moms who get there a little earlier to get a little glimpse.” Though the source did say that Angie has apologized for the mayhem that her appearance at the school causes.

That letter from the Director of Operations made me laugh, because you know he's probably framed the part of Maddox's trip permission slip that Angie had to sign.
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Matthew McConaughey Does Have Clothes
When I saw this photo of Matthew McConaughey I assumed he was on the set of a new movie or something, because when do we ever see Matt out and about in clothes with sleeves and full legs? Almost never. The gorgeous guy is always jogging, playing frisbee, or surfing, in shorts -- usually with no shirt. So imagine my surprise when I found out that Matt was not in costume in this photo. He was snapped leaving his hotel in Paris (with rumored fiance Camila Alves) in a real coat and shoes! He even accessorized with a hat! Perhaps they are Dolce & Gabbana threads as he's the spokemodel?

I prefer my dose of Matty M. sweaty and shirtless, but it's nice to know he could clean up nice when you take him home to mama -- though my mama would probably prefer him sweaty and shirtless, too.
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Michael Jackson Says Beat It To Marriage Rumors
Despite reports that King of Plastic Surgery Michael Jackson has married his children's nanny, Grace Rwaramba, Jacko says he's still single and available. You hear that, ladies?

"Wide spreading reports regarding Michael Jackson being married are not true," his publicist said in a statement to E! News. "Documents stating otherwise are a hoax."

The documents in question were supposedly obtained by the ever-reputable National Enquirer, in which Michael referred to himself as a "married man." The rag even quoted a source as saying, "Grace was happy to go along with it. She's always been devoted to Michael and has raised the kids since the day they were born. Michael knew she'd make a perfect stepmother."

But it's all a lie, so you can breathe a sigh of relief that you may still have a chance with the loon. Hey, I loved him, too, in the sixth grade. I had buttons of his face on my book bag -- but that was his old face.
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Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus: I'm Pure
When I heard the rumor that Hannah Montana star, Miley Cyrus, was pregnant, I wanted to run over to my seven-year-old niece's house and cover her ears! It's just so wrong. Miley was apparently a victim of some nasty internet rumor stating that the 14-year-old superstar was with child. But, instead of letting it bring her down, the good girl is using this opportunity to tell the world that she is a virgin -- and plans on staying that way for a while.

“It’s given me the street cred to say that would be impossible, because I’m living my life the way I believe is right and that is to stay pure," she told Extra. Adding that she absolutely does not believe in sex before marriage.

Uh-oh. Saying that is like an open invitation for scrutiny. Now, as soon as Miley gets a Nickelodeon boyfriend, the rumors will start to fly. It's a total Britney Spears thing. Remember when Britney said she was going to stay a virgin until marriage? Look how that turned out.
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joey fatone offers Britney Spears A Way Out
Back when I would do the "Bye Bye Bye" dance in my living room -- and N'Sync was the most happening boy band since New Kids on the Block -- member Joey Fatone was always my favorite. When everyone else was swooning over the pubescent Justin Timberlake and J.C. Chasez, I was alone in my Joey-lovin' bliss. Now I know my instincts are good.

Joey, who scored a gig as The Singing Bee host, has sent a message out to his old pal Britney Spears. "Britney, call me, come over to my house, come to Orlando, get away from it all," he told Extra. "It's a good thing to get out of L.A."

The former boy-bander and Brit bonded when they went out on tour together, back in the day, and Brit was dating Justin. And like I always thought, Joey is just a good guy. "I think she just needs some time, some time to really heal," he said of Brit. "If you're there, let me know. I'm here for you, sweetheart."

Swoon. I just hope she doesn't take him up on it and ruin his life in the process -- 'cause then Britney will have me to deal with.
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Daily Blabber Jack Wagner Suzy Byrne

When Tracy and I met, we bonded over our love for General Hospital and Jack Wagner. Conveniently, we worked at Soap Opera Digest at the time, so when 3pm rolled around we'd watch the show from our respective work stations... and call each other during the commercials being like: Oh. My. God. Did you see that? If you were ever a fan of the soap hunk -- or any soap hunk -- you'll enjoy today's Daily Blabber TV about Heather Locklear discussing how she'd marry boyfriend Jack Wagner in a minute.

Also Blab-worthy? Lindsay Lohan's extend stay in rehab and those rumors she stole Steve-O's coke, Jennifer Lopez's Chipotle bump and whether or not Bridget Moynahan is going to split her OK! profits with Tom Brady. Meow!

Watch Daily Blabber TV now.
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Melissa Joan Hart is Pregnant
Did Melissa Joan Hart have enough time to fit back into her skinny jeans? It's no matter -- she could probably give a crap about her skinny jeans because she's having another baby!

The Sabrina the Teenage Witch star, who has a one-year-old son named Mason, is four months along with her second child. Daddy is her husband Mark Wilkerson.

Fingers crossed it's a girl and they name her Tabitha.

More on Moms-to-be: Who's pregnant? What are they craving? When are they due? Consult our the Celebrity Baby Tracker.
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Angelina Jolie Smiles
It's funny -- I see photos of Angelina Jolie every day and rarely is she smiling. It's not that she looks miserable -- she doesn't -- but she's usually juggling kids on each hip or darting through a forest of paparazzi. But today in New York, she made sure to show us those pearly whites. Before climbing into her SUV, she turned to photographers and flashed her multimillion dollar smile.

No wonder it's so easy for her to earn a crap-ton of money for her various charities. She has 'em at the grin.
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Fergie is Olsen-Twin Skinny
Was Fergie always so skinny? Here's Josh Duhamel's live-in love on her way into WhiteBox Studios in Los Angeles. She's not shockingly thin -- a la 90-pounder Courtney Love a couple months back -- but her legs are tiny. Now it's like she's an Olsen... or maybe she always was.

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Dylan McDermott and Shiva Rose split broke up breakup

In Hollywood, 12 years of marriage is like 50, so I never would have predicted that Big Shots star Dylan McDermott and his actress wife, Shiva Rose Gharibafshar, would have split. But, yes, we'll have to add them to our 2007 Celebrity Breakup Tracker.

Funny, I always sorta mix up Dylan and Dermot Mulroney. I'm not sure why. But Dermot's marriage also ended this year. He had been married to Catherine Keener for 17 years. Maybe the guys can go out on the town together now and look for some new ladies. Or go sneaker shopping.

Although Shiva isn't a big star, she's been a red-carpet fixture over the years. When I used to read InStyle -- before it weighed 500lbs -- she would always be in the magazine for the various outfits she wore. But the last time they were photographed together on a red carpet was late February, so they've apparently been apart for quite a long time.

Hope they're happier.
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Jennifer Garner meets fans outside Regis & Kelly
How cute is Jennifer Garner? Here's a shot of Violet Affleck's mama, taken earlier today as she exited the Regis & Kelly studio, smiling for photographers and happily signing autographs for fans. Methinks Keira Knightley could learn a thing or two from JG.

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Take a good look at this chick. Does she look like anyone you know?

Here's a hint... She's a model. Her dad's a musician. He has a famous wife. Musican and Famous Wife have a supercute baby who they tote around everywhere. However, Musican didn't tote Model around everywhere when she was a kid.

Take a guess, then click on the photo for the answer.
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Michael Vick Fails Drug Test
I haven't said anything about the Michael Vick thing. What can I say that other animal lovers haven't? But I just read that the dog murderer has been given tighter restrictions by a federal judge because he failed a drug test. So I have to ask... How stupid can this guy be? After entering a guilty plea to federal dogfighting charge on August 27, he was told that a condition of his release was that he would be randomly drug tested between then and his December 10 sentencing date. So what does he do? Apparently some bong hits because the urine sample he gave two weeks later tested positive for marijuana.

Wouldn't you think that he'd 1) want to avoid more trouble by laying off the pipe for a few months or 2) buy some friggin' Golden Seal with his millions and play puff-puff give until his heart's content.

Clearly not the smartest player in the line-up, right? Now I can see why he's in the position that he is. Duh!

Meanwhile, for normal people who enjoy animals, check out our Celebrities and their Pets gallery or try Celebrity Matchmaker: Star Dogs.
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Warning to Lindsay Lohan: It's not better on the outside!

Contrary to reports earlier this week, Lindsay Lohan will not be leaving rehab. Her mom, the upstanding Dina Lohan, informed Access Hollywood in an email, that Lindsay would be staying in Utah. A source close to the star also tells People that "Lindsay is not leaving Cirque Lodge in Utah any time soon. She has a few more weeks to grow and develop, and she is doing great."

Which is good to hear, because if Lindsay was out, she would have to deal with the fact that Jackass loser Steve-O told Howard Stern that Lindsay stole a stash of cocaine from his apartment, after she returned to retrieve the wallet she left.

Probably not something she wants to deal with right out of rehab.
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Keira Knightley Needs to Get Over Herself
I like Keira Knightley. I enjoyed her in Pirates of the Caribbean and have always found her charming in interviews... even with her pottymouth. (I have a potty mouth too!) But lately girl just can't stop complaining. Mostly, it's whining about people who remark on her itsy-bitsy waistline -- like when she went off on reporters at the Venice Film Festival. But it's grown into more than that. As Tracy told us yesterday, Keira totally bitches about being famous in the new Allure. It's like cry me a friggin' river, Miss $5 Million Paychecks. Countess of Free Couture. The last thing I want to do after a long day at work is pay $10 bucks to see a movie made by a whiny woman who gets paid $5 million bucks for a month of work.

So in the latest edition of Daily Blabber TV, I take on complaining Keira and discuss some other things like Matthew McConaughey's "engagement," Heidi Montag's breasts, Kiefer Sutherland's foursome (of DUI arrests) and more.
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Jennifer Lopez Denies Pregnancy Rumors
As expected, Jennifer Lopez is denying the rumors that she's having a baby.
“No, no! We get this every week!” J.Lo told Us on September 20. “I don’t mind when people talk about this. I get the interest. I’m not the only [celeb] who gets these rumors.”

I get the denials, but the belly is undeniable. Maybe she had one too many burrito baskets at Chipotle? That kinda looks like my belly after I walk outta that place.
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Paris Spreads Her Love to Rwanda
The new Paris Hilton is off to Rwanda to bring attention to the poverty-stricken nation. The heiress will travel to the African nation in conjunction with Playing For Good, an organization that helps bring celebrities together with charities this fall.

After her jail stint, Paris promised the public that she was going to change and use her celebrity to make the world a better place. She told Barbara Walters, via a phone interview, "I’m not the same person I was. I know now that I can make a difference, that I have the power to do that. I want to do different things when I’m out of here.”

Well, I'm sure Paris's visit will do wonders -- and in no time, the people of Rwanda will be saying "that's hot" over and over to each other.
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This photo, taken yesterday, of a brunette Britney Spears filming the paparazzi, made me laugh. It reminded me of that Seinfeld episode where a telemarketer calls Jerry. Jerry says something like, "I'm busy right now, why don't you give me your home number and I'll call you back later? Oh, you don't like people bothering you at home? Now you know how I feel."

But I'm betting the photogs couldn't care less that Brit was using her video camera because the photos will still sell. (Guilty, as charged!) I'm just worried that Britney is thinking of making another documentary about her life -- did you catch Chaotic?
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Are The Beckhams Overrated?
Sick of David and Victoria Beckham?

According to a new poll in Radar magazine, you are not alone. And you've also had enough of cupcakes, Botox, and Brad Pitt! But Posh and Becks have come in at the top of the list of things that are totally overrated. Writer Michael Musto calls L.A. Galaxy hottie David "overpaid" and his fashionista wife "a pointless collection of body parts." Ouch!

Other things that made list?
Blogging (gasp!), sex with virgins, cocaine, Keira Knightley (they must have read my mind), pilates, Ronald Reagan, The Dalai Lama, Jake Gyllenhaal (Reese Witherspoon obviously wasn't voting) and Grey's Anatomy (they must all be watching Gossip Girl).

Who's had enough of cupcakes? That's just madness.

Watch it: We ask people on the street what they think about the Beckhams
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Heather Locklear I'd Marry Jack Wagner
I've told you in the past about my obsession with Heather Locklear's new boyfriend, Jack Wagner -- it's just something I can't seem to grow out of. So I almost died when I heard that Heather and Jack are so serious that the ex Mrs. Richie Sambora said she would marry The Bold and The Beautiful actor.

Heather tells People that her romance with Jack is "wonderful and exciting and blossoming," adding she feels deserving of something that "feels so right". The actress admits she can see herself as the next Mrs. Wagner. She reveals, "If Jack said, `Let's get married, ' I'd go, `OK!' But I have a daughter to consider. I'm trying to be a thoughtful role model, and not selfish."

I'm dying! Do you think they've been in love since their Peter and Amanda days on Melrose Place?
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First Pics of Bridget Moynahan's Son
Say "hello" to the newest footballer in town. OK! has the first pics of Bridget Moynahan and Tom Brady's little quarterback, John Edward Thomas Moynahan -- and, boy, is he gorgeous or what?

Bridget is also looking pretty fantastic, considering she gave birth just five weeks ago. And though her situation with ex Tom isn't the most ideal (he's currently getting it on with supermodel Gisele Bundchen), Bridget is loving her new mommy role.

"The pain of dealing with the fallout of their failed romance has been overtaken with the joy of motherhood,” a source told OK!. Bridget, who passed on giving an interview to the mag, is said to be in love with being a mother.
“She’s still at the point where she finds it very hard to be away from him,” a pal told OK! “They are so bonded. She can’t wait to get home, so she only goes out for short periods.”

Bridget has a new love in her life, and while Tom and Gisele will eventually tire of each other, Baby John will always love his momma.
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Madonna Channels Her Inner Britney Spears
Although I think I'm stylin' today in my new green dress (you can see it later in Daily Blabber TV), I'm not loving Madonna's look in this photo, which was taken today outside at Cecconi's restaurant in London.

Here's why: When I first looked at the photo, I thought it was Britney Spears. It must be the hair and those pink shades, not the stick-thin body. (Not that I think Britney is fat.) And speaking of the body, Madge is in amazing shape, but she is so darn skinny. It makes me a little uncomfortable. Her outfit itself is fine -- it's just the teenie bopper look from the shoulders up that is freaking me out.

Hey... maybe those are Lourdes's sunglasses! That would maybe explain it.
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Mistrial in Phil Spector Murder Case
The wigged one walks... for now.

Wall of Sound mastermind Phil Spector, on trial for allegedly murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2003, got a reprieve. His trial was declared a mistrial because of a deadlocked jury. The decision came on the 12th day of deliberations.

Until the next trial... Ladies, please, if you see this nipple ring wearin' creep out at an L.A. hotspot, don't go home with him to listen to old John Lennon and Paul McCartney stories. During the trial, something like four women testified that he pulled a gun on them as well. All I'm saying is that there are better places in L.A. for a nightcap. Avoid "the Castle" and the Spector.
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Celebrity Heartthrobs: Are They Getting Better Looking with Age?

Remember when George Clooney starred on The Facts of Life? Well, it was a fact that he was kinda dorky. But by the time he scrubbed in for his stint on ER, he was a total hunk.

In Sexier with Age?, you can vote on whether or not you think various Hollywood leading men -- Brad Pitt, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise and more -- look hunkier then or now.

Some of my votes:
Jon Bon Jovi -- now
David Hasselhoff -- then
Denzel Washington -- now
Jack Nicholson -- then
Alec Baldwin -- then, then, then!
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Celebrity Alma Maters
You guys know I went to Marshall University in West Virginia because when We Are Marshall came out I wouldn't shut up about it. (BTW, WAM just came out on video. Buy it, watch it, love it.) But do you know where Hollywooders went to college? You probably know Matthew McConaughey went to University of Texas because he's always rockin' some orange and giving the Horns. And Natalie Portman famously attended Harvard... while starring in Star Wars. Talk about multitasking -- what a show off!

Test your celebrity smarts by playing this new Celebrity Concentration game called Star Alma Maters. See if you can match stars to their schools before the timer runs out. And brag a bit by posting your score below.

Will.i.am's new album Songs about Girls

On my desk is Will.i.am's new album out called Songs about Girls. (Perhaps he was a fan of Maroon 5's debut disc Songs about Jane?) In a recent interview, the Black Eyed Peas singer said one of the tracks on the new album was inspired by a 60-year-old, Emmy-winning soap star. Can you guess who he was referring to?

Click on the photo for your answer.
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Jennifer Aniston on set of He's Just Not That Into You
Some of y'all think I'm a Jennifer Aniston hater. I've explained many a time I'm not. And to prove it, here's a photo of her looking quite pretty on the set of He's Just Not That Into You. Not many people look good in a bridesmaid dress (I know from lots of experience), but she pulls it off.

About the movie... I think they should have hired actors who guys perhaps wouldn't be into. Any dude you know who would turn down Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Connelly or Scarlett Johansson ? Didn't think so.

Source: Star Snapshots
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Heidi Montag Talks Plastic Surgery
It's no secret that The Hills's Heidi Montag has confidence issues -- I mean, what other reason would she possibly marry that hideous Spencer Pratt -- but the cover of this week's US Weekly just screams desperation.

Heidi opens up about her plastic surgery -- a breast enlargement and nose job -- that, until now, she's been coy about. Lauren Conrad's former BFF says that she made these changes to her body because boys always made fun of her for having a big schnoz and being flat chested.

"People would say,“You have such a big nose!" And they’d make fun of me for being so flat, and say mean boy things, like, 'If you nailed two nails in a board, they would be bigger than you are.' I was tormented. And when I was older, I’d want to be intimate, but I’d feel insecure. My boyfriends always had bigger chests than I did!'"

Well, that's a pleasant image.

Heidi goes on to say that Spencer had nothing to do with her decision to get surgery, even though he has a major thing for Playboy bunnies, and that if she didn't wake up from the surgery it was still worth it. I swear!

She makes me want to vomit.

More: Which stars have gone under the knife? Check out the Celebrity Plastic Surgery gallery.
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Usher Expecting A SonPop star Usher and his pregnant new bride, Tameka Foster have revealed to People that are expecting a baby boy.

"I just want my son to fully be coherent and to be healthy, first and foremost," he said at the USHER for Men and USHER for Women fragrance launch party at Cipriani in Manhattan. "I've found that it is a step-by-step process. You can wish for a million and one things. But I hope that my son has the same energy I had as a child. Hopefully, he won't be as bad as me. I hope that he's just a healthy son."

A few weeks back, the singer told Ellen DeGeneres that, if he had a son, he wanted to give him a very original name. "If it's a boy, I'm going to name him Usher. I'm hoping to name him that. I've been playing with a few names. I'm the fourth. Usher Raymond IV. I just want to pass the name on. Maybe I'll change the middle name."

A fourth Usher? Can we handle that? Whatev.
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Why is Keira Knightley So Miserable?
I was just reading Keira Knightley's interview in the new issue of Allure and all I can think is: Man, this chick is miserable. The Pirates of the Caribbean actress obviously hates being in the limelight, so why doesn't she just quit acting? I get that being chased by paparazzi and constantly being judged on your waif-like appearance sucks, but there's also an upside to celebrity -- fame, fortune, perks -- so she should really decide what's most important to her. Here's some excerpts from the article that put Keira on my bad side:
On walking the red carpet: "I hate red-carpet events; I absolutely hate them. I don't like the fact that people write, 'Oh, you look like crap' in print. Or 'I don't like your arms!' "

On her self-image: "I'm not Wonder Woman. I have self-esteem problems. Everybody does. You know, skinny people are allowed to feel s--- about themselves."

On being called an anorexic: "I haven't got a clue about how much I weigh. I do not own any scales. And I have noticed it creates an anger in people who are not skinny. People like to blame their insecurities on other people."

On the characters she likes to play: "There is definitely a f-you quality to the characters I choose. A lot of times in cinema today the women are overly sentimental, so I constantly try to do the opposite. I like strident women."

On the anxieties of fame: "You have this feeling -- everyone wants a bit of you. Wants to suck a bit of you. Wants a piece of you. It does feel like that. Any sane person knows, this is not nice. It's a pretty horrific profession, really."


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When I was growing up, Wonder Woman was my hero. My brother used to make me wrist cuffs and a tiara out of aluminum foil, when I would tag along with him and his friend Josh, who were supposed to be Batman and Robin. I would spin around and around in my living room, hoping to change into Lynda Carter's fabulous outfit. And though that never happened -- I just got dizzy -- I will always have a special place in my heart for WW.

So what do I think about the reports that Jessica Biel might be snagging my coveted role for the new movie, Justice League of America? I say, "Right on!" Jess certainly has the bod for it, she's almost too buff, and though I also heard that Cobie Smulders (Robin from How I Met Your Mother), who I love, was being considered for the part, I think Jessica is a great choice -- and I'm sure her man, Justin Timberlake, won't mind if Jess brings home the sparkly bustier every now and then.

What do you think about Jessica as my fave superhero? Tell me!


They should probably start putting red carpets down on the entry ramps to prison, just to make the hoards of celebs getting thrown behind bars more comfortable.

It seems that our hero, Jack Bauer a.k.a Kiefer Sutherland will have to spend, at least, some time in the slammer. According to California law, back-to-back DUIs will result in serving a mandatory minimum of four days in jail, if convicted. But this isn't Kiefer's second DUI -- it's his fourth! In addition to his most recent arrest, the 24 star had been charged with Driving Under the Influence in 1988, 1993 and in 2004.

Can you say repeat offender?

Watch it on Daily Blabber TV: Kiefer Sutherland Gets Busted


Pamela Anderson is no stranger to wild times, but since hooking up with Paris Hilton sex tape creator, Rick Salomon, she's been hitting new heights.

Page Six is reporting that Pam's recent antics have her friends very worried. "She parties almost every night," their source said. "She drinks, she does stuff . . . and she's got hepatitis C. Her liver is shot but she keeps living this crazy lifestyle. We don't think she understands how serious this is. She has two kids and may not be around to see them grow up at this rate."

In addition, Pam's relationship with Rick seems to be taking her even further out of control. "They went wild over the VMA weekend," the spy added. "I just watched them party with my jaw open."

Supposedly while the bombshell continues to burn the candle at both ends, while performing in her Las Vegas magic act, her family takes care of her two sons with Tommy Lee. Oh, and Pam is telling people that she and Rick are either engaged and/or already married.

She sounds stable, huh?

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Pull out those magnifying glasses, ladies. Rumor has it that Camila Alves (aka Matthew McConaughey's girlfriend) is wearing an engagement ring in this photo, which was taken earlier today as they left the Georges V Hotel in Paris.

Could Hollywood's most eligible bachelor be off the market? Do you even care?

Should Matthew McConaughey marry Camila Alves?

  • Yes -- they're a great couple
  • No way -- she's not his type
  • Isn't he dating Lance Armstrong?
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Say what you want about Juliette Lewis -- I do -- but when I saw this photo of her, taken at LAX earlier today, I thought: Finally... a celebrity who looks like I do while traveling! Three cheers to her.
Celebrity Mom Quiz?
As fellow celebrity watchers (obsessers?), you guys have opinions on Hollywood mothers. There are the perfect moms (like Katie Holmes who seems to have a ball with Suri... while dressed to the nines in four-inch stilettos), the hands-off moms (like Nicole Kidman, who is rarely seen with her kids) and the party moms (like Britney Spears, who -- let's face it -- is just a train wreck in the mothering department).

To celebrate these moms -- and moms in general -- we have a fun new quiz called Who's Your Celebrity Mom? After you take it, post your results below. And to my mom, Nancy... You're heads and tails above the rest. xo

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I know Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony want us to believe that they are not expecting a baby, but have you seen Jen lately? If you have eyes you can tell that La Lopez is absolutely preggers.

Perez Hilton is speculating that not only are The Anthonys awaiting the birth of one baby, but that Jen is actually carrying twins!

Twins from the block? Dios mio!

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Welcome to Chez Paris Hilton! Today's dish du jour -- Swedish tourist Alex Vaggo.

"We all met Alex on the street near the USA Hostel in Hollywood," our spy from Paris's camp told Page Six. "The hostel is $27 a night and they shove in six people to a room. But in the morning there are all the pancakes you can eat. Our friend introduced him to Paris and she immediately took a liking to him. He's very hot. He's living much better now."

I bet. Paris is already working her star magic on the 22-year-old, introducing him to Ford Models scouts this week. And though a rep for the heiress says she and Alex are "just friends," a rep for me says "and you know what that means." Wink.

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Forget 24! Here are four hours in the life of Kiefer Sutherland, who was arrested last night on suspicion of DUI.

1:35 AM PST

The scene: After hitting the FOX Fall Eco-Casino party at Area nightclub, Jack Bauer Kiefer Sutherland gets pulled over on the corner of La Cienega and Beverly in West Hollywood.

Police officer: You made an illegal U-turn. We'd like to give you a field sobriety test.

Kiefer Sutherland (in a "cooperative and mellow" tone): Yes, sir.

Cut to... Hollywood Police station at 4:09am. The 5'10, 150lb actor is booked. He posts $25,000 bail and is released at 5:42 AM.

Tune in next time -- on October 16 -- when the 24 star faces a judge on these charges.

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I'm not even related to Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards and I want to run into my bedroom, turn the music up loud and hide under the covers. These bitter exes are out for blood.

The latest episode in the Charlie/Denise nasty custody battle has Charlie firing back at his ex's claims that he likes to watch underage internet porn. "The FBI was aware of these issues," Charlie states. "I provided them with every computer I owned. The computers were returned two weeks later. Haven't heard from them since. Period. The end."

The actor said in a statement that for 18 months Denise herself filed "not a single complaint" about the welfare of their daughters, Sam and Lola, and that her attacks only began after he asked to pick his own nannies. "I have asked that the court eliminate Ms. Richards's ability to abuse and harass us any longer," said Charlie of himself and his fiancee, Brooke Mueller. "One can only imagine what we've withstood thus far."

I''ve said it before and I'll say it again -- Denise Richards = Big Cup of Crazy.

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Access Hollywood caught up with Gabriel Aubry, the proud papa of Halle Berry's baby-to-be, and picked his brain about his pregnant girlfriend and their upcoming bundle of joy.

“I’m very thrilled,” Gabe told AH at The World of Calvin Klein fashion event in New York City . “I can’t wait to be a daddy.”

Um, yeah, maybe because you're destined to have the most genetically blessed child in the world? But, I digress. The model said that he and Halle won't know if they will be parenting a gorgeous boy or girl, until the joyous day arrives. “We’re not going to find out,” he said of sex.

As for Halle, how is she handling her first pregnancy? “She’s doing really good,” he noted. Special requests? "Any bread. Doesn't matter, as long as it's salt and pickles," Gabe revealed to People.com. "She loves foot massages -- I do all that stuff."

Salt, pickles and bread, while getting a foot massage form Gabriel? I would even consider getting pregnant again for that.

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It's good to be John Mayer these days. The singer, who must have some sort of spell over women, has been seen hooking up with another hot lady. John and Friday Night Lights's Minka Kelly, were seen in Austin, Texas this past weekend, looking quite cozy.

On Saturday, the couple dined at Taverna restaurant where “they were drinking mimosas and gazing into each others eyes,” a source tells Perez Hilton. “She was WAY into him. They even shared a kiss.” Then, on Monday, Jessica Simpson's ex and the up-and-coming TV star had lunch together, where they were being all lovey dovey. Finally, the new pair were spotted saying a sweet goodbye at the Austin airport.

I guess John's fling with Cameron Diaz is over. And Minka is a hottie -- when my husband and I watch FNL together, and Minka is on the screen, all he hears is the teacher from Charlie Brown.
"Womp, womp-womp, womp, womp-womp."


These two are getting on my nerves.

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, who conveniently split up right before publicity began for their new movie, Rendition, were seen at a party on Sunday night, looking very much together. E!'s Mark Malkin got word that the co-stars, who were at a party for singer Rufus Wainright, were way into each other.

“Jake and Reese were sitting by the fire all night, talking,” a fellow party guest blabbed “Everyone was talking, laughing and celebrating Rufus, but they were deep, deep in conversation. It was like there was no one else in the world.”

Are we supposed to believe they were talking about who gets what in the breakup? Because I don't. They're so together.

"I hate L.A., I'm so sick of that town. I don't want anyone to know I'm here in Atlanta."

-- A newly brunette Britney Spears, overheard complaining Sunday while shopping at Intermix in Atlanta

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Last Tuesday, George Clooney made an unscheduled appearance at the premiere of Brad Pitt's new movie, The Assassination of Jesse James. Last night, Brad returned the favor by showing up at George's premiere of Michael Clayton. (As I mentioned earlier, the recovering George was there with his gal pal Sarah Larson.)

Not trying to start anything, but how come there are never any gay lover rumors about those two? Poor Larry Birkhead can't get a break. Lindsay Lohan started rumors by hanging out with Samantha Ronson all the time. Tom Cruise's sex life will endlessly be dinner table talk. But nobody ever seems to accuse George and Brad of being lovahs... yet they're constantly working and playing together. Not saying they are, of course, but I wonder why they're exempt.

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Looking pretty as a picture, The View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is due in November, appeared at Madison Square Park in Manhattan yesterday to help launch the Wireless Amber Alerts Campaign.

She looks so cute, sweet and innocent here, but it was just a few months back she was showing her fangs daily, going up her former costar Rosie O'Donnell. Meow! Guess a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

More: Four babies in four days! Find out the latest stars to welcome new additions. And check out the size of Nicole Richie's baby bump!

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Here's Hilary Duff looking glam in the stands at last night's New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders preseason game at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Hilary was there to see her boyfriend, Islander's star Mike Comrie, in action.

Which reminds me... I meant to tell you that the hockey stud bought his realitively new actress girlfriend a Mercedes Benz for her 20th birthday. The retail price? More than $100,000.

All well and good, but the kid totally won't be around on Hil's 30th birthday if he he's dropping 100gs on her 20th. It's like: What's next? A million weekend getaway? Then a 15 million home? They've been dating for months, so I find the whole thing absurd.

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You can't keep a good man down.

George Clooney and his girlfriend Sarah Larson, who were in a motorcycle accident on Friday, stepped out tonight in New York to attend the premiere of his new movie, Michael Clayton.

"I'm a little dinged up -- lots of Neosporin," Georgie told People at the premiere. "I'm definitely not jogging or doing jumping jacks."

As for the girlfriend, People reports that she didn't break her foot, she broke her toe. She also has a black eye that was covered up... presumably by a top makeup artist.

"We are hiding it with makeup," George told Extra. "It looks like I socked her a couple times."

Watch it on Daily Blabber TV: George Clooney's Wild Ride

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When I was a kid playing Hide & Seek, if someone was about to find me, I'd close my eyes and cover my face, thinking that would somehow make me invisible. Clearly it didn't work and I was "it" quite a big until I caught on. (I'm a slow learner...)

I thought of my days of playing Hide & Seek when I saw this photo of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, which was snapped today as the non-couple couple left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Maybe Jess was thinking: If I cover my face and close my eyes, maybe the paparazzi won't be able to get a photo of me with my non-boyfriend boyfriend.

No such luck.

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I don't know what I expected Lindsay Lohan's people to say to allegations that the actress had an affair with married musician Tony Allen. Maybe, "Yes, Lindsay is doing the horizontal Hora with an heiress' man but, they're in rehab, so it doesn't really count."

But, no, Lindsay's peeps have plainly denied the claims that she's gettin' it on with Stephanie Allen's husband -- even though, according to the Daily Mail, Steph identified Lindsay as one of the precipitators of the divorce. The jilted ex is filing for custody of the couple’s 8-month-old twins(!), and states that her marriage is “irretrievably broken" and points to Tony’s “adultery” and “cruel treatment” as grounds for the split. The papers also accuse the musician of being "guilty of habitual drug addiction.”

“It’s unfortunate Stephanie Allen is blaming the demise of her marriage on Lindsay,” her rep tells Us Weekly. "Stephanie needs to look at her marriage to determine the reason why things went wrong because it has nothing to do with Lindsay. Lindsay and Tony are friends and that’s all. They are supporting one another through a similar experience. This is a friendship based on trust and mutual support and nothing else.”

So, I'll let you be the judge. Was Lindsay knockin' boots with the rich lady's hubby or what? Tell me!

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Why, Larry Birkhead -- I didn't even realize you had a girlfriend?

Malibu Ken Larry was photographed over the weekend in Hawaii with Dannielynn, Dannielynn's nanny and someone photo agency Bauer-Griffin is referring to as Larry's fiancee.

Didn't even hear he that he had a steady girlfriend -- let alone fiancee -- but stranger things have happened, right? If you know her identity, share it below.

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I love that Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross plays such psychotic nutjobs on television, because when I saw this photo of Marcia with one of her daughters -- taken yesterday in Santa Monica -- it made me realize that she is an excellent actress.

More: Get the scoop on fall TV -- and vote for which shows look cool and which ones look sucky in -- Your 2007 Fall TV Guide.

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"All is fine... Not like giving birth."
-- George Clooney to Access Hollywood new mom Nancy O'Dell about his nasty motorcycle crash
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It's time to play caption this photo!

Here's Britney Spears over the weekend in Hell-A, sucking on her son Sean Preston's binky.

Ready, set, make me laugh.

More: See other star kids -- and vote on whether they look like their famous mommy or famous daddy in the Celebrity Baby Gallery.

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Brad Pitt sent employees of The Washington Post into a tizzy on Friday, when he stopped by the paper's newsroom to do some research for his upcoming movie, State of Play, reports People magazine.

"It was like angels singing," the paper reported one female worker as saying. The lucky girl said she had "made eye contact" with Brad during his four-hour tour of the newsroom with the movie's director, Kevin McDonald. The actor was reportedly all spiffed up for his visit, wearing blue slacks, a tan blazer and white, button-down shirt, with his gray, tweed cap. Brad was gracious -- he waved and said hello to employees who, apparently, thought they might have died and gone to heaven.

This story made me laugh, but when I really thought about it, I admitted to myself that I probably would have been standing there with my mouth agape, too -- I mean, I get excited when the UPS guy stops by.

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I'm just waiting for someone to say that Nicole Richie is getting fat.

How cute does the mom-to-be look in her bikini? Nicole and her beau, Joel Madden, jetted off to Hawaii to celebrate Nic's 26th birthday. The two frolicked in the water, kissed and cuddled all while the paparazzi snapped away.

Nicole's looks exactly like I would in a bikini -- except I'm not six months pregnant.


Meow!

Victoria Beckham has become quite the hot commodity since moving to the U.S.! The Spice Girl has been asked to join the Pussycat Dolls for a few guest appearances. Posh will join a long line of sexy women who have done a stint for the 'Don't Cha" girls. Carmen Electra, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson have all taken a swing around the pole in the burlesque-style revue.

A source close to The Dolls says the girls are psyched to have Vicki on their team. "They've been blown away by Victoria since she arrived in LA. They love her style and think she has the perfect figure for the group. They are all huge Spice Girl fans and can't wait to have her on stage with them."

I hope Posh can eek out a smile while dancing -- she usually looks like the most sour kitten in all the land.


First Rosie O' Donnell turned down Oprah Winfrey's offer to come on her show to promote Ro's new book, Celebrity Detox, and now the former View host has cancelled her interview with Diane Sawyer.

Rosie has apparently decided that the nature of her book, where she allegedly calls her former boss Barbara Walters "tired," is too emotionally taxing and "raw" to talk about in an interview. Ro's chat with Diane was scheduled for early October, but Good Morning America just released this statement:

"We were looking forward to having Rosie as a guest on the program. Unfortunately, today we were informed she has decided to cancel all of her interviews."

I'm so sure that when she does decide to talk (it's Rosie, people, that's what she does!) she'll be dialing up Oprah's number.


Oy! More bad news for Britney Spears.

Britney's former bodyguard Tony Baretto, had a field day this weekend, giving interviews to London's News of the World and Daily Mail that simply bury the pop star.

Tony accuses Britney of having "mental problems<" which are "not helped by her taking drugs and alcohol." He alleges that the singer was close to suffering from a drug overdose in a hotel room, with reported one-time flame Howie Day, just days after her rehab stint at Promises Treatment Center.

"She was in a terrible state, just sweating and shaking. Her pupils were huge— we thought she was dying," claims Tony.

Britney's former employee claims he's telling his story to prevent anything happening to Britney's sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. "There was a time when I thought she was going to hurt the kids." Tony says at one point he and another member of the singer's security team became concerned that Britney was "shutting down" like she had on that fateful night when she shaved her head.

"He said she'd been talking about suicide then, and this was the same. Britney was sobbing. She screamed," said Tony. "[He said] 'I'm worried about the kids. Don't let her go swimming with them.' I asked, 'Is she going to drown them?' He said, 'I don't know.' I started to cry. How am I supposed to protect someone like that?"

He also goes on to allege that Britney used drugs in front of him and would often sneak off in the middle of the night without the bodyguards.

"I've seen her take narcotics in nightclubs on only two occasions, but her drugged behavior -- fidgety, nervous, jumpy -- I've seen at her home, too, so I assume she was on drugs at home," he says. "At the club, she was snorting a powdery substance, which I assume to be cocaine or methamphetamine. I think she leads a secret lifestyle and hides it from those she doesn't trust. She gets upset with the notion of having to go there."

After Tony's statement was submitted in court last week, Britney was ordered to take bi-weekly drug tests and attend parenting classes until further notice.

I'm just out of things to say about this sad, sad situation.

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Can her life get any worse?

Britney Spears is in, yet even, more trouble than before. The fallen pop star has been charged with a "hit-and-run causing property damage and driving without a valid license," the Los Angeles City Attorney said Friday. The charges stem from a fender bender in a store parking lot last month, when Brit made a wide, right turn into a parking space and scraped another car's bumper. And just her luck, the whole thing was captured on video by photo agency X17.

In addition, Britney is being charged with driving without a license. "According to the DMV, Ms. Spears was never issued a California license - ever," City Attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan tells People. Britney's arraignment is set for Oct. 10, and if convicted for both misdemeanor charges, she could face up to a year in jail.

Can you imagine if she goes to jail, too? I mean, she probably won't, but can you imagine? Next we'll find out she's pregnant and going to the slammer -- it is the latest trend, you know, unless you are Foxy Brown. Then you just lie about being pregnant and go to jail anyway.

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It was a bumpy ride for George Clooney and his new gal pal, Sarah Larson, when the couple were hit by a car in New Jersey, while riding on George's motorcycle.

According to police, George was driving his Harley-Davidson in Weehawken, N.J., when he collided with car that allegedly attempted to make a right turn from the left lane.

Sarah, who was taken to the hospital by ambulance, suffered a broken foot, while George has a hairline fracture of a rib and road rash. The actor was able to drive away from the scene on his motorcycle and met his love at the hospital. The driver of the car was uninjured.

The crash is still under investigation.

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It's a girl for beautiful actress Salma Hayek and her fiance, Francois Henri Pinault! The little bebe's name? Valentina Paloma Pinault. Pretty, right?

"Mother and daughter are doing well," Salma's publicist said. No further details were released. Valentina is the first child for the executive producer of Ugly Betty and the third for her soon-to-be-hubby.

Congrats to the whole family!

For more about-to-pop stars, check out our Celebrity Baby Tracker.

Oh boy! I can't wait to hear what all of you have to say about this!

In the new issue of Britain's Cosmopolitan, Angelina Jolie reveals the number of men she's slept with. Drum roll, please! And the big, whopping number is... FOUR! That's right. Angie says she's been with less than five men -- and two of them were her husbands.

I assume she means Billy Bob Thorton and Jonny Lee Miller, then there's Brad Pitt, of course, so who's number four? Oliver Martinez? Her high school boyfriend?

Angie also said nothing about how many women she's slept with -- so don't be thinking that Angelina is more angelic than we thought -- that number could be in the hundreds.

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Is America Ferrera falling prey to the pressure to be thin in Hollywood?

The Ugly Betty star has lost about 20 pounds in recent weeks, which is causing a ruckus with the folks that celebrated the star for being a curvy role model for young girls. But the Emmy winner blames her slim-down on a hectic shooting schedule, as the new season has begun, though she does say that since she dropped the pounds she is feeling good.

"I feel like I'm a regular person. I'm a size 10 or 12, which is totally normal," America revealed. "But I do feel that since I wanted to get in better shape, there has been a bit of a backlash."

I love America curvy, I lover her slim, whatever. I don't care. She's a good actress who seems grateful for the success she's had. I just wish weight was not such a freakin' issue in this country. It's maddening.