A rep for Shia LaBeouf has issued a statement exclusively to E! News’s Marc Malkin regarding that idiotic You Tube video that was going around last night and today which featured Shia calling his friend a “faggot” and getting slapped in the face. Because this isn’t the kind of behavior that folks like to see in their young, up-and-coming box office stars, the rep issued the statement to explain how “regretful” and “embarrassed” Shia is that this video was made public … tho, no mention of an apology made its way into the release:

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A rep for the Indiana Jones star says he’s “embarrassed” by a YouTube video that made its way around the Internet yesterday and earlier today. The clip, which has been pulled by YouTube, shows LaBeouf participating in a sophomoric slapping contest with a friend during what appears to be a boozy house party. LaBeouf successfully provoked his pal to whack him by calling him a “faggot.” “The video tape that is currently being circulated is several years old and captures Shia playing a game amongst friends in which he uses a derogatory word towards a friend,” LaBeouf’s rep tells me exclusively. “He regrets having used the word in any capacity and is very embarrassed that this footage is being seen by anyone.”

As I mentioned before, I was pretty grossed out by what I saw in that video. I still think an apology is in order. [Source]

Jessica Simpson has relocated, yet again, surfacing in NYC this week presumably to work on her new Country album … or whatevs. Here are pics of Jess out on the town last night showing her Cowboys pride proudly on her hat:

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Hey, if rockin’ the Dallas Cowboys star will keep the Tony Romo lurvin’ a-comin’, I can’t hate. She’s got a good man in him (well, a cute man, at least) … I don’t blame her for workin’ overtime to hang on to him. [Source]

Sarah Michelle Gellar was spied on the streets of a very hot (and I’m hearing miserable) New York City this week making her way to and fro her trailer on the set of her new movie Veronika Decides to Die which is currently filming:

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I love that SMG is bringing back the big, bug-eyed sunglasses that Hollywood “It” Girl Nicole Richie made the summer fashion trend a few summers ago. I’m also glad that SMG is hard at work on a new movie … er, one that doesn’t have Scooby Doo in the title, that is. I think the world could always use a little more SMG. [Source]

Apple may have just announced the release of the second generation iPhone yesterday (which, IMHO, doesn’t have enough changes to warrant me picking up a new one to replace my old one) but I’m a bit more excited about the prospect of the new Batphone The Dark Knight Edition Nokia 6205 cellphone from Verizon. Okay, not really … but I have always dreamed of one day owning a Batphone. Unless this thing turns red and starts flashing when a call comes thru, I might take a pass … here is is anyways:

Don’t get us wrong, there’s nothing wrong with Batman, nor is there anything wrong with this phone (that we know of, anyway) — we’re just having a hard time saying the full name of it with a straight face. The rumored Nokia flip is getting really close to release, it seems, and Verizon’s getting the party started with “The Dark Knight Edition” which will come loaded with some “exclusive” content related to the latest Gotham City thriller. With a 1.3 megapixel cam, GPS, Bluetooth, and EV-DO, it’s not likely to set Verizon’s retail stores ablaze with sales — but more importantly, it marks a renewed interest on Nokia’s part in bringing decent equipment to the CDMA side of the fence. Look for it to be available on June 15 for $119.99 on a two-year contract before rebate.

See … I always figured Batman for more of a BlackBerry type of fellow. That way he can BBM with Alfred or Robin while he’s lying in wait for the bad guys to do something bad. That being said, I’m anxiously awaiting the release of the BlackBerry Bold and will leave the new iPhone and this Batphone to other more overzealous parties. [Source]

UGH! You don’t even want to know what kind of week I’ve been having thus far … but I’m gonna clue y’all in anyways ;) Things on the redesign/relaunch are coming together at a furious pace and I’m pretty confident that the site will be tweaked to near perfection by the launch day on Thursday … then y’all can have at it and tell me what’s wrong or still needs fixing :) Honestly, I’m really looking forward to hearing input from all y’all on what you like, don’t like or you find doesn’t work or look right once the site goes live. I have a great team of folks who are working very hard to test everything, tweak everything, etc. but I’m sure we wont catch it all. With new functionality come new unknown problems. Things that are commonplace on other sites may take some time to get just right on the new Pink is the new Blog.

It’s exciting, tho. The site looks great … it’s different enough to warrant this relaunch and yet still retains the general look and feel of the site as it is now.

I’ll be glad once it’s all over, to tell you the truth. I’m very much looking forward to the day when I can get back into a normal blogging routine.

Much love and apologizes for putting up with the sparse posting over the past few days … just this morning (and I suspect all afternoon), I got caught up helping put out fires which obvs takes away from my work schedule. But, we’re close and are on track for a successful relaunch on Thursday. I can’t wait for us all to start playing with the new site together :)

David Beckham was lookin’ pretty casual as he made his way into the ABC studios this week (mostly hidden behind his larger male bodyguard) to tape an appearance for Jimmy Kimmel Game Night which is set to air ahead of the next NBA Finals game in the Eastern and Central time zones and after the game in the Mountain and Pacific zones … here are a couple of pics:

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Other guests on the Kimmel show include Magic Johnson, Adam Sandler and Liv Tyler. It’s horrible, I know, but I’ve not been paying much attention to the NBA Finals despite the fact that my adopted LA Lakers are playing for the championship. I do know that they’ve lost the first two games to the Boston Celtics (who took my beloved Detroit Pistons out of contention). But if Becks is appearing in this little Kimmel show, then I might have to tune in at least once. I love it when Becks goes casual … cuz that’s when he wears his white flip flops. It’s a cute look for him … and don’t look at me weird like I’m a fetishist cuz I know many of y’all feel the same. [Source]

• R. Kelly takes the Fifth.
• Diddy is sweatin’ Queen Elizabeth … we’ll have to see if she wants to chill.
• Boo! I must admit, I’m one of the folks who tried in vain to find the same book on Amazon.com.
• Warren G gets off.
• Everlast … keeps lastin’.
• Prince cancels on Ireland; offers refunds.
• LOL! Mary Hart still believes that Angelina Jolie has already given birth.
• Oh man, THIS better make the next season of The Hills.
• Maybe Justin Timberlake should sign up to be on Brody Jenner’s new show.
• Shia LaBeouf drops the “f” bomb … his stock plummets in my book.
• Mariah Carey dons a bikini for her next music video.
• Pammy Pie takes the girls to her ex-homeland of Canada.
• How much does Honor sell for these days?
• Here we go again … new Madonna/Guy Ritchie divorce rumors start to swirl.
• Shane West is 30, Faith Evans is 35, Gina Gershon is 46 and Kim Deal of The Pixies and The Beeders is 47 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• The Smurfs are comin’ to the big screen. I hope the producers don’t eff it up.
• First she was jealous of Britney Spears and now THIS?
• Nice try, Fitty … looks like you’re stuck for now.