La Toya Jackson, elder sister to Michael Jackson (who is just too weird for words these days), was spotted doing a bit of shopping around town in LA this week. Interestingly enough (or not), the last time we saw Toy she was also out doing some shopping. I wonder if this is all that she does anymore:

In any event … it is very nice to see a normal Jackson out and about to rep the famous family. I never thought the one-time black sheep of the family would be the one to be the standard bearer for the family that once ruled the airwaves but here she is, shopping her way to normalcy. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for La Toya Jackson. She always struck me as the lamb that was led astray and, thankfully, found her way home again. While her more famous brother may be scaring the pedestrians that he comes across on the streets of SoCal, La Toya is just doing her thing. Keep it up, girl … and stay away from surgical masks, ya hear?

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The very growed-up Hilary Duff is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Maxim magazine. Here is what her sexy coverphoto looks like:

Altho this isn’t the first time that Hil D. has appeared in the pages of Maxim magazine, I still have a bit of trouble seeing Lizzie Maguire as a sex object. That being said, Hilary does tend to appear in the more classy photoshoots that Maxim publishes. After the jump, check out a few more pics from this new Maxim spread …

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Last night David and I arrived in Las Vegas, NV a couple of hours after Darion did (stupid me booked the wrong flight times to coordinate with Darion) but we managed to get together without any problems. Darion, my hero, managed to secure really great rooms for us and did an amazing job planning out our time here in Sin City. I have to say, tho, that I was very surprised at how dead Vegas is these days. Usually, the airport is teeming with people but last night, it was really very empty. The casinos and streets, too, are devoid of people … it’s kinda sad. But, we had fun last night nonetheless. After a quick bite to eat at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, we made our way to the newest Cirque du Soleil show Criss Angel: Believe which is playing exclusively at the Luxor:

The show is really unlike any other Cirque du Soleil shows. Because it’s centered around Criss Angel and his magic act, the show has a much different feel from the other Cirque shows. I was very impressed with the staging and much of the performance but, to be honest, the show is a bit self-indulgent. The premise is that the show takes place inside the mind of Criss Angel — and there is some freaky stuff in there. Some of the costumes are very creepy but beautifully so. I’ve always been impressed with Angel’s illusions and he really delivers in this act. While I feel that there are portions of the show that need some tweaking (ie. the banter that Criss provides thruout the show kinda takes away from the imaginative experience of the show) I’m sure that fans of Criss Angel will love Believe. Interestingly enough, Wade Robson (who is directing Britney Spears’s upcoming tour The Circus starring Britney Spears) is the show’s choreographer … which makes sense cuz I really liked the dancing. Overall, I can see why some folks may not like the show (ie. the self-indulgence) but if you take the show for what it is — a Criss Angel spectacle — I think you’re in for a good time.

I have to send out special love and thanks to Lisa (pictured below), John and Jessica for taking such amazing care of us last night:

We had an absolute blast!! I also ran into Pink reader Sarah while we were in the Luxor casino, it was so great meeting you!!

Tonight, we’ll be at Planet Hollywood to see NIN on the last night of their Lights In The Sky Over North America Tour … I am excited BEYOND belief. Tonight’s show promises to be the best of the tour … I can’t wait to tell all y’all about it tomorrow :)

• People magazine has the reported deets that led to the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members.
• Johnny Marr is not interested in reuniting The Smiths.
• Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails talks to the Sacramento News & Review.
• Bono is given the Man of Peace award from the Nobel Peace Prize people.
• THIS is the perfect gift for that Golden Girls fan on your Xmas list. [thanks Pam]
• Britney Spears meets her #1 fan in Japan.
• Taylor Swift is 19, Tom Delonge of Angels and Airwaves (and Blink-182) is 33, Morris Day of The Time is 52 and Dick Van Dyke is 83 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• Are Paula Abdul’s days on American Idol numbered?

Here is this week’s batch of photo sent in by Pink is the new Blog readers — Laura sends in a cute picture of her adorable little cheerleader Addie rockin’ out her little uniform — Newlyweds Ashley and Shawn send in a pic from their recent honeymoon which they spent in Las Vegas, NV with their bridal party friends — YB sends in a pic of her cute granddaughter — Sydney, who attends classes at the College of Charleston, sends in a pic from a huge rave that the students orchestrated in the library to help relieve some of the stress from exam week — industrious entrepreneurs Matt & Jeff send in a pic promoting their new t-shirt line Choke Shirt Co.:

Thank you all so much for the great pics … congrats, again, to Ashley and Shawn on their nuptials. You may recall that Ashley was featured here on the blog when they got hitched a couple of months ago ;) Much love to YOU ALL for continuing to send in your amazingly fun photos. Please keep ‘em coming … I want more, more more :) xoxox

Last Saturday we got to see a few superadorablycute photos of daddy Joel Madden hanging out with his almost 1-year old baby girl Harlow Winter at a park in SoCal while mommy Nicole Richie was away visiting Russia. Now that Nicole is back from her sojourn, it’s her turn to spend some quality playtime with little baby Harlow at the park … beware, extreme cuteness ahead:

Yummy mummy Nicole Ritchie appeared to be taking motherhood in her stride yesterday, on an outing to the park with her baby daughter Harlow. The reality TV star, who found fame with on-off friend Paris Hilton in The Simple Life, took her daughter to the playground, where she played on the swings with the 11-month-old. Make-up free with her hair pulled back, Ritchie, 27, looked better than she has done in years. Dressed down in flat red boots and skinny jeans, she carefully adjusted Harlow’s hat before pushing the infant in the baby swing. Little Harlow, who looks to be as fashionable as her mother in tiny leggings and white booties, appeared to be oblivious to the attention of photographers. Socialite Ritchie wasn’t one to miss out on all the fun however, later moving to a larger swing set in order that she could swing with little Harlow on her lap. Ritchie, who is the daughter of singer Lionel, has described being a mother as “the best thing ever.” Harlow is Ritchie’s first child with Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden. Rumours suggest that she is planning to marry her rocker boyfriend of two years on their daughter’s first birthday. Motherhood hasn’t stopped fashionista Ritchie from working. Her latest project is a line of jewelery, named House of Harlow after her daughter. The collection, which has just launched in the US, is modeled by Ritchie herself, and features Art Deco-inspired designs in rock-chic black leather and gold.

ZOMG, Harlow is SO the cutest baby ever. She is Joel Madden, absolutely. Look at that face! Seriously, I am practically dying from the cuteness. I’m not sure where these rumors of nuptials are coming from but it should be noted that Harlow Winter was born on January 11 of this year so, if true, Nic/Joel would be lookin’ to walk down the aisle in about a month’s time. Personally, I would love it if those two got hitched … I think they make an amazing couple, they clearly make amazing parents and I would love to be able to toast to their happily wedded bliss. That being said, I’ll believe it if and when official confirmation ever comes (tho, Joel did tell Hollyscoop.com that “eventually” there’d be another little baby Madden borne from his loins). Now back to adoring the cuteness that is Harlow Winter.

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US Weekly has our first look at the upcoming cameo that Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, collectively known as Speidi, will be making on an episode of the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The ep, slated to air on January 12, will feature Speidi on the cover of a fictional weekly tabloid magazine called Them before they actually come to life on the show. Here is a pic of HIMYM star Jason Segal (who plays Marshall) with his copy of Them magazine featuring Speidi on the cover:

Usmagazine.com has your first look at newlyweds Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. In the episode (airing Jan. 12), the two appear on the cover of a magazine — titled Them Weekly — and eventually come to life. They tease Marshall (Jason Segel) as he desperately searches for a peaceful place to read the magazine while at the office. Their episode also features newly engaged Kendra Wilkinson and Kim Kardashian. Said Kardashian, “I really had a great time and hope this opens up other opportunities for me in the acting world.”

Um … if this cameo ep leads to “other opportunities” for Kim Kardashian to act then I will call for an immediate removal of this show from the television airwaves — period. But I digress … you gotta love that the coverstory headline on this copy of Them magazine reads “Heidi & Spencer: Hey everybody, we’re on How I Met Your Mother”. Talk about your art blending into reality and vice versa. While I sincerely doubt that these cameos will be as well-received as, say, Britney Spears’s cameo appearances on the show earlier this year were you gotta commend HIMYM for keeping their fingers on the pulse of what’s hot. Like it or not, these reality TV stars are all the rage these days … there’s some bit of genius in interjecting some of their appeal into a traditional sitcom. What do y’all think … are y’all looking forward to seeing these folks on How I Met Your Mother?

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