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Yesterday we got to see pics of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine lookin’ all scruffy and Fonzie and stuff on his bad-ass motorcycle and today we get to see pics of Ryan Phillippe out and about on his bike … tho Ryan is lookin’ much less like a character from a 70′s sitcom and more like a hot piece of DILF:

As hawt as Adam is … I think the edge goes to Ryan for the win. It’s a tough call tho … what do y’all think?

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Beyoncé, who appears to be on pretty much every single magazine cover in existence these days, is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Elle magazine. So until she lands the covers of Field & Stream and Good Housekeeping, take a gander at her Elle mag cover and check out a portion of her coverstory interview:

Tina Knowles on the time she slapped Beyoncé during a promotional appearance for acting like a diva: “My husband came up and said, ‘Tina! She’s got the No. 1 record on the radio!’ I said, ‘I don’t care!’ I was terrified. I had seen people take your child and turn them into something you didn’t want them to be. I taught my girls to pick up their own suitcases. Pretty is as pretty does. Like my mother said, ‘You got to be cute on the inside.’ “

On what her romantic education has taught her: “The worst thing you can do is press [someone]. Because I’m satisfied with myself, things that are supposed to happen will happen.”

On love: “Find somebody who makes you a better person. You are who you’re around. And if I don’t want to be like you, I don’t want to be around you.”

On the hardest thing about her marriage to Jay-Z: “It is a power struggle. But if I didn’t respect someone and they didn’t have that strength, then I would be bored. I wouldn’t be attracted to them. But at the same time, I’m not looking for someone to dominate me.”

On having children: “No way! I’m terrified of delivering a child because I saw my nephew being born. That traumatized me. I’m only 27. I’ve got time.”

On being able to express her dark side by playing the role of Etta James: “I’m a people pleaser. I hold a lot of things in. I’m always making sure everybody is okay. I usually don’t rage; I usually don’t curse. So for me, it’s a great thing to be able to scream and say whatever I want.”

On how the Etta James role changed her: “My mom had to leave the set. I don’t normally curse. Maybe twice a year. I have to be really livid. Somebody saying things or scheduling something where I’m not in control. It was freeing, but it was also the most emotionally draining time of my life. Everyday I would come home, my eyes would be completely swollen.”

Meh. What is left for B to say that she hasn’t already said in every other magazine? But, if you’re interested, you can read this Elle piece HERE. It’s nice to know, tho, that Beyoncé isn’t too big in the britches to get slapped by her mama. I hope Tina Knowles continues to keep Sasha Fierce in line with a little backslap when needed ;) After the jump, check out a few photos from B‘s Elle magazine photospread …

Cate Blanchett was honored with the 2,376th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today in a ceremony that took place here in Hollywood, CA. Here are a few pics of the ravishing Cate at her award ceremony just hours ago:

Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett receive[d] the 2,376th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday, 20 days before the release of her latest film, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Steven Spielberg, who directed Blanchett in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”; David Fincher, the director of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” and one of its producers, Kathleen Kennedy, [joined] Blanchett in speaking at the late-morning ceremony in front of the Egyptian Theatre. The 39-year-old Blanchett, a native of Melbourne, Australia, won a best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in the 2004 Howard Hughes biography, “The Aviator.” She received best actress Academy Award nominations for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film “Elizabeth” and 2007′s “Elizabeth: The Golden Age.” Blanchett also received best supporting actress Oscar nominations her role in the 2006 drama, “Notes on a Scandal,” as a teacher having an affair with a student; and as a version of singer Bob Dylan in 2007′s “I’m Not There.” Blanchett’s other prominent credits include the role of High Elf Queen Galadriel in all three “The Lord of the Rings” films, “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and “Babel.”

I can’t think of a more deserving actress to receive this honor. Cate Blanchett is an incredibly talented actress who shines in every film she appears in. I’m usually very surprised at/grossed out by some of the folks who are chosen to be honored with Walk of Fame stars (*cough* the Olsen Twins *cough*) but this time I am fully on board. Cate is Hollywood’s jewel and she deserves this accolade and more! Much love and congrats!!

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Daily Variety is reporting that The CW is taking up the idea of spinning off a new series from its already very successful series Gossip Girl … but contrary to the way the original book series handled a spin-off, the new series is said NOT to focus on the Jenny Humphrey character. According to Variety, GG will test the spin-off waters with an upcoming episode meant to gauge interest in a new series … the big question remains — which character will be chosen as the focus for the new series?

The CW may utilize an episode of “Gossip Girl” later this year to test the spinoff waters. According to netlet insiders, one of the hit teen skein’s segs later this season may double as a backdoor pilot for a “Gossip Girl” spinoff. Such a move would save in pilot costs, and allow the CW a chance to gauge viewer reaction before moving forward on such a companion show. Rumors of a “Girl” spinoff have been percolating for some time, in part because Alloy Entertainment’s “Gossip Girl” book series — from which the TV show was based — already has a spinoff of its own, “The It Girl.” But sources say a televised “Gossip Girl” spinoff would not be “The It Girl,” nor would it focus on the character of Jenny Humphrey (the character spun off from the “Gossip Girl” books for “The It Girl”), played on TV by Taylor Momsen. The TV spinoff would nonetheless likely center on one of the show’s nine regular characters — although there’s always a chance a new character could be planted in the backdoor pilot. A “Gossip Girl” spinoff is still in the very early stages of development, and didn’t seem likely earlier this year. However, the CW may have decided to move forward with one after all now that it’s been forced to scrap “The Graysons,” an origins tale revolving around Batman’s sidekick, Robin. “The Graysons” was set to serve as the tentpole of this year’s CW development slate. With that project out of the picture, the CW has been hunting for another big-ticket title to prep for next season.

I’m not sure how I feel about the notion of a spin-off show. I like things the way they are right now … if they dilute the awesomeness, the whole thing might fall apart. Depending on which character they decide to revolve the proposed new serious around, it could be a HUGE failure or (IMHO) just a marginal success. I’m pretty sure the spin-off would have to be anchored by a female character … I just don’t know how a new series based on one of the guys would really work. In any event, if this GG spin-off show is a go then it’ll prolly join the new Melrose Place redux that The CW is said to be making on the network next season. Whatever happened to original ideas? HMMM. What do y’all think … are YOU interested in a Gossip Girl spin-off? If so, who would YOU like to see as the featured star?

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So, I ended up staying in pretty much all day long yesterday … even tho both Darion and Jordan invited me out to hang with them last night I kinda crashed out on the couch and slept most of the evening/night away. Unfortch, tho, I woke up at around 10 and had a hard time falling asleep at bedtime. I was very happy when the UPS man delivered my copy of the deluxe version of JK Rowling‘s new Harry Potter book Tales of Beedle the Bard. Because the deluxe version of the book is so opulent and pretty, I purchased both the standard version (to read) and the deluxe version (to put on my shelf and look at) and immediately read the whole thing (standard edition) in one sitting:

The book is a very quick read, it’s a nice little Harry Potter snack. JK has an uncanny ability to craft amazing stories and this book of Magickal fairy tales was a very fun read. It’s an absolute must-read for any Harry Potter fan. The deluxe version of the book is just insane … it looks very much like the handcrafted original version of the book that sold for $3.9 million at auction last year. Since Amazon.com bought the book, they were able to partner with JK to recreate the handcrafted original for sale to fans.

I also happened to stumble upon the (old) news that one of my favorite singers Leona Naess released her new album Thirteens a couple of months ago! How I missed this, I’ll never know:

I immediately downloaded the album from iTunes (which comes with a bonus track where she duets with ex-boyfriend Ryan Adams). I also found out that Leona is giving away 13 more songs online FOR FREE — one a week — so that fans can enjoy an entirely new “bootleg” album of music. FindThe13.com has been up and running for at least 4 weeks now … so to catch up, you can download the songs On My Toes (HERE), Hiccups (HERE), All Is Fair (HERE) and On MY Mind (HERE). I just love this girl … these new songs are amazing. I understand the album has been in the works FOR-EVER so it’s great that we’re finally able to hear them — I just wish I knew sooner.

Incidentally, Ryan Adams (Leona‘s ex-lover & semi-current duet partner and just named contributing writer for BlackBook magazine) has released a demo version of his new songs Dear Impossible (HERE) and Sunflowers and Rain (HERE). His blog is amazing … fans should deffo be checking in every 10 mins. as he updates all the time. My copy of his new book of poetry Infinity Blues just arrived today … so I have a lot of stuff to read and listen to. Wee, the weekend!!

• Angelina Jolie is the Highest Paid Actress in Hollywood.
• Vicki B. admits that Victoria Beckham is a “character”.
• A-Rod says that he and Madonna are just “friends, that’s it”.
• Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay claiming that their megahit Viva La Vida steals from his instrumental track If I Could Fly.
• There is a new warrant out for DMX‘s arrest.
• Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton takes a stab a children’s book writing.
• Hero of the year?
• David Beckham prepares for his big match in New Zealand this weekend.
• Boy George has been found GUILTY of the false imprisonment of a male escort.
• Click HERE to go behind the scenes of Jessica Alba‘s 2009 Campari Calendar shoot.
• More Speidi honeymoon pics!!!
• L. Ron start celebratin’ the holidays.
• It’s all part of the job.
• Frankie Muniz is 23, Amy Acker (Angel) is 32, Margaret Cho is 40 and Little Richard is 76 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• Gov. Sarah Palin snubs Oprah Winfrey? You betcha!
• Stalker mom says that the Speidi marriage won’t last beyond 6 months.
• “There’s only two types of people in the world.” [thanks Anthony]
• Luke Perry tells the 90210 folks either pay up or kill Dylan McKay off.

It is my extreme pleasure to announce that the winner of the Pink is the new Blog Britney Spears Complete CD/DVD Catalog Contest is … Mire, who sent in this photo all the way from Turkey:

Mire tells me that he and his friend Alp are HUGE Britney Spears fans and worked together to snap 319 photos over 3 days to come up with the perfect one to enter for this contest. Mire has won CD copies of the Britney Spears albums Baby One More Time, Oops … I Did It Again, Britney, In The Zone, Britney Spears’ Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, B IN THE MIX – THE REMIXES, Blackout and Circus as well as DVD copies of Britney Spears Live From Las Vegas, Britney Spears: Live and More!, Britney: The Videos, Britney Spears: In The Zone, Time Out With Britney Spears and Greatest Hits: My Prerogative. Please join me in sending out love and congrats to Mire!!! After the jump, check out 9 other entries that I absolutely love and want to feature here on the blog, see if YOUR entry made the cut …

In early October, OJ Simpson was found guilty of 10 felony charges (including armed robbery and kidnapping) brought against him stemming from an incident that occurred in Las Vegas, NV in September of 2007 and today was his day to pay for his crimes. Because of the nature of the felony crimes he was convicted of, OJ was facing a minimum of 6 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison … in a Nevada courthouse just moments ago, OJ was sentenced to 15 years in the big house (tho The New York Times says he’ll serve at least 9 years in prison before he’ll even have a chance at parole):

A Las Vegas judge sentenced fallen gridiron great O.J. Simpson to at least 15 years in prison for leading an armed hotel room confrontation over sports memorabilia in 2007. Simpson could become eligible for parole in about nine years. Grimacing, his head cast down, Simpson was escorted from the courtroom in shackles. Judge Jackie Glass gave Simpson a tongue-lashing before passing sentence. “Earlier in this case, at a bail hearing, I said to Mr. Simpson I didn’t know if he was arrogant, ignorant or both,” Glass said. “During the trial and through this proceeding I got the answer, and it was both.” She stressed that the sentence was not “payback for anything else,” apparently referring to Simpson’s acquittal 13 years ago in the slayings of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. His voice shaking, Simpson had apologized in court and insisted he was merely trying to recover property that had been stolen from his family. He was convicted of leading a group of armed men into a room at Palace Station Hotel and Casino, where they planned to take sports memorabilia from dealers Bruce Fromong and Al Beardsley. “I stand here today sorry, somewhat confused. I feel apologetic to people of state of Nevada,” Simpson began. At times, he appeared to be fighting tears as he spoke. The judge said Simpson’s contrite words in court were not as powerful as his angry words, as caught on tape, during the confrontation. “Everything in this case was on tape,” Glass said. “The evidence in this case was overwhelming.” She continued, “You went to the room. You took guns. You used force. You took property, and in this state, that amounts to robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.” Simpson, who wore blue jail scrubs to court for Friday’s sentencing, did not testify during his trial. He was convicted of armed robbery, kidnapping and assault on October 3 — 13 years to the day after his Los Angeles murder trial ended with an acquittal. Simpson’s tone became more impassioned as he insisted he never intended to intimidate people or steal property. “I didn’t want to steal anything from anybody,” Simpson said, adding that among the items he sought to recover were a wedding ring for his daughter and family photos for his son. “I just wanted my personal things. I was stupid. I’m sorry. I didn’t know I was doing anything illegal. I thought I was confronting friends. I thought I was retrieving my things. I didn’t mean to hurt anybody and I didn’t mean to steal anything,” Simpson said. Simpson and co-defendant C.J. Stewart could have received life sentences for their roles in the 2007 confrontation at a Las Vegas hotel.

It seems very clear to me that the judge in this case was merely doing her duty in making sure that a convicted criminal serve an adequate sentence in prison in order to pay back his debt to society for THESE crimes he was convicted of. That being said — fate is fate, karma is karma and justice usually finds a way of being served. That OJ Simpson thought he could brandish weapons in order to “not steal” property that he believed was his is totally stupid and foolish (just like he admitted in open court today). To pay for those crimes, he is going to have to rot in jail for a very long time. I say, good riddance. To me, the man belongs behind bars … he has no concept of right and wrong (as is evident by his bungled burglary attempt) and is due for a hard lesson. Enjoy prison, OJ. You absolutely got what you deserve.

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The happily married Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are each featured individually on the cover and in the pages of the new Reinvention issue of The New York Times Style Magazine (not to be confused with the mere New York Times Magazine) this week. In coverphotos that pay homage to actors and actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age, TomKat each get TWO of thier own magazine covers … cuz they’re just that big, y’all:

With such high profiles nowadays it appears Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are both now too big to appear on the same front cover. The couple have such star appeal that they have each been given the full-on Forties glamour treatment – and their own individual covers for T: The New York Times Style Magazine. This week’s Reinvention issue shows Katie with curled hair and elegant gowns – evoking Hollywood’s ultimate heroines such as Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner and Veronica Lake. With his upturned collar and his side-parted slicked hair, Tom looks every bit the war-time hero. The Forties fashion spread has been selected to promote his latest film Valkyrie in which he plays German aristocrat Colonel Claus Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg who led a plot to blow up Adolf Hitler in 1944. The movie, directed by Usual Suspects writer Bryan Singer, has been created to showcase Cruise’s acting talents and hopefully revive his career which has gone off course in recent years. In the accompanying interviews, the couple open up about the dynamics of their high-profile relationship. Katie tells the publication: “There’s a misperception about me that I just became this wallflower, this woman who doesn’t have any control of her life. And that’s pretty wrong. From the very beginning, I’ve made choices in my life that have been very strong.” For his part, Tom reminisces about their early romance and admits he bought Katie an engagement ring shortly after their first date in 2005. “I knew I wanted to marry Kate when I met her,” he says. “After our very first date, I was sure. At one point, I thought she was going to ask me to marry her first and I cut her off by changing the subject. I wanted to ask her.”

Okay … wanting to buy an engagement ring after the first date does sound a bit creepy but in the world of TomKat … meh, it makes sense. There is still a lot about this couple that weirds me out (and always has from the beginning) but they appear to be making a successful go at a relationship and still seem very happy committed to one another. I admit I never thought it would last and yet, here they are. Normally I would balk at the need for individual magazine covers but these photos are so amazing, I can’t even complain. After the jump, check out the other two alternate magazine covers as well as a few pics from inside the mag AND video interviews with Tom and Katie — yeah, The New York Times Style Magazine went ALL OUT for these two …

One-time Country-Pop Music superstar Shania Twain has been keeping a very low-profile in recent years and even more so after it was announced back in May that she and her husband of 14 years Robert Mutt Lange were divorcing. At the time, we heard that the split came about because Mutt was sniffin’ around Shania‘s family friend Marie-Anne Thiébaud (who was also the Twain-Lange family’s private secretary and house manager of their home in Switzerland) a bit too much and reportedly started having an affair with her. Shania has only made one public appearance since news of her break-up came to light (at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, TN last month) … until now. Here are new pics of Shania arriving at JFK Airport in NYC with a mysterious gentleman following close behind her … and then was seen near her outside of the airport … and then was seen IN HER CAR as she drove away from the airpot. HMMM. Just who is this mysterious man?

Shania Twain smiled radiantly after touching down at New York’s JFK Airport on Thursday following a flight from Switzerland. Perhaps her pearly-white grin was a result of her hunky traveling companion? Sources tell Star that — get this — the fella is the husband of the woman who allegedly had an affair with Shania’s husband. If you remember, when Shania and her music producer hubby, Robert “Mutt” Lange, announced the end of their marriage, it was alleged that they split because he was having an affair with Marie-Anne Thiébaud, who was the longtime secretary and house manager at Shania and Mutt’s Switzerland estate. Marie-Anne and her businessman husband, triathlete Frédéric Thiebaud, were close friends and often their two families would vacation and spend holidays together.

Interesting. I’m not sure that I would necessary go for the ex-hubby of the person who cheated with my husband but the guy was there are the right time to commiserate with dear Shania in her time of woe. It really feels like an overly complicated situation to me … because Shania and Mutt share a child (and, presumably, Marie-Anne and Frédéric do as well) these couples are going to be forever connected to one another. I suppose it’s possible that once tempers cool down and everyone moves forward the families can mebbe once again be friends again? Yeah, it’s weird. Altho Shania is well aware of whose bed Freddy‘s boots have been under, she would prolly be better served if she moved on with a brand new man who is totally uninvolved with any of this drama … and we would be better served if she would get her butt back in the studio and release a new album of music! Mebbe now that she’s happy again she can do just that. What do y’all think? Does this new romantic sitch for Shania Twain sound like a good one to y’all?

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