Last week we got our first look at the new artwork for Kelly Clarkson’s new single My Life Would Suck Without You which is the first single off of her then untitled album, due out later on this year. Today we learn that Kelly’s new album has been titled All I Ever Wanted and we also get our first look at the album artwork:

Pretty swanky … I like the colors, not sure about the pleather jacket but Kelly rulz so I am not complaining. Amazon is taking pre-orders for the disc HERE, which is scheduled for a March 17 release date. I know there are quite a few folks (me, included) who are anxiously awaiting the release of this new album. I’m sure the disc will be great (Kelly is an amazing songwriter) but I wonder if it’ll be more distinctly pop/radio-friendly oriented (considering the hell her record label gave her over her last album). In any event, I’m very excited to hear Kelly’s new stuff … methinks it will be a pop-heavy album — judging by the artwork for both the single and the album alone — we might be in for a really fun, dancey disc.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo spent some quality male bonding time with his future ex-father-in-law Papa Joe Simpson as the pair were spotted enjoying a nice game of golf together here in SoCal this week. Here are a few pics of BFFs Tony and Papa Joe at the Weddington Gold & Tennis Club in Studio City, CA havin’ themselves a ball:

I can’t even imagine how much fun it must be to hang out with Papa Joe Simpson … he looks like a hoot! I’m sure the thing that Nick Lachey misses most about being married to Jessica Simpson is all the male bonding time he had to endure with Papa Joe. But, it should be said, in Joe’s defense … he really has laid off on the creepy father/manager stuff in the past year or so. I was worried that his infamous meddling would interfere with Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz’s relationship and, surprisingly enough, Papa Joe has been pretty hands off. Here’s hoping he’s has really decided to stop interjecting himself so forcefully into his daughter’s lives … and here’s hoping that Tony Romo isn’t being forced to hang out with Papa Joe against his will just to keep enjoying Jessica Simpson’s goodies.

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Last May it was reported that Lindsay Lohan signed on to be the new face of Italian design company Fornarina, which is opening a new flagship store in NYC and hopes to crack the US market, and today we get our first look at some of the images shot for the Fornarina Spring/Summer ‘09 campaign:

From the press release: Lindsay Lohan is the new model for Fornarina, the Italian fashion brand. The new campaign illustrates overwhelmingly feminine images in which Lindsay Lohan, described by Fornarina as “the Hollywood celebrity testimonial of the brand,” is the main protagonist: Young, beautiful, eclectic, with great talent and a great personality, Lindsay Lohan immediately appeared as one of the few in the show-biz able to represent the glamorous style of Fornarina. The unmistakable personality of Fornarina, the fascination of Lindsay Lohan and the intense light of Los Angeles that overflows the Stahl House, one of the most exclusive locations in Hollywood, have rendered it possible to have an extraordinary photographic campaign that expresses in the most absolute way, the DNA of the brand. The magnetic appeal of Lindsay’s poses, the suspended aerial transparency of glass views, the brightness of the light and the unmistakable skyline of Los Angeles, gave life to a perfect synergy between the Hollywood actress and the world of Fornarina world. A unique vision of femininity, a unique way to live fashion: Fornarina expresses the attitude of the ultimate rock-diva. The result is a precise and multi-faceted identity at the same time, able to cross the everyday life with that taste of exclusivity and fascination that a star only has: the Fornarina style. In order to live the most glamorous dream.

After seeing L. Lo’s new Interview magazine February photospread yesterday, I’d have to say that this is her second amazing photospread of the week. It looks like the photos were shot here in SoCal (the smog in the background distance looks a lot like LA) but I’m not sure exactly when they were shot. As you may recall, Lindsay spent a couple of days in a private residence in the Hollywood Hills over the Summer shooting a photo campaign (she even tangoed with girlfriend Samatha Ronson in between takes) but I don’t think it was for this campaign. In any event, Linds has that All-American look that I think the campaign is going for … she looks great. I wonder what other new campaigns/photospreads are on the horizon for Miss Lindsay.

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Jaime King, Jensen Ackles, Kerr Smith and others were on hand for the LA premiere screening of the new Lionsgate horror film My Bloody Valentine 3D which took place at the Mann’s Chinese Six Theater in Hollywood, CA last night. Here are a few photos from the red carpet arrivals last night:

Darion and I were lucky enough to attend the LA premiere screening of this movie 3D last night and had an amazing time … but I’ll have to save my review for a little later … I will say that this move is NOT to be missed! The 3D elements of this film make it so freakin’ awesome, make your plans to see it in 3D now — I promise you won’t be disappointed. Jaime King looked utterly amazing on the red carpet … and completely different than she looks in the film. You Twilighters may recognize Edi Gathegi as Laurent from the Twilight movie … he plays a deputy in the flick. Man, you’re gonna have to check out my review of the film a little later on … D and I loved it so much — all movies should be in 3D! More soon …

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The always scary Michael Jackson ventured out in public to do a bit of shopping here in LA last night and he really dressed for the occasion. Wearing pajamas under his trench coat couple with a surgical mask, fedora and sheer head wrap, Jacko did his best to remain incognito as he did his shopping. Clearly, he remain unnoticed … tho, those wily paparazzi recognized him as he made his way out of the store with a box set collection of his CD singles in hand:

Just when it seemed Michael Jackson couldn’t look any weirder, he’s outdone himself once again. The singer emerged in Los Angeles yesterday draped in a dark silk veil, black trilby hat and aviator sunglasses for a visit to a Hollywood store. His face, ravaged by years of botched plastic surgery, was hidden behind a green hospital mask and he appeared to be wearing a bouffant hospital cap over his hair. It was a peculiar ensemble even by Wacko Jacko’s outrageous standards. The 50-year-old browsed though a collection of art books during his visit but he apparently was in the mood to reminisce, and settled on purchasing his own music. He picked up a Michael Jackson box set Visionary: The Complete Singles Collection, which consists of 20 discs spanning his entire solo career and sells for around £70. The singer has just signed a year-long lease on a mansion in the swanky Bel Air area of the city, it was revealed this week. Jackson has been staying in the estate for about a month, said spokesman Tohme Tohme, who called the property ‘a little bit more than an average home.’ The lease agreement is for $100,000 a month. The home has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and 12 fireplaces. The palatial home, which is nestled amongst trees and shrubbery, also comes with a guest house, a screening room and a cellar, while steps at the back of the property lead to a huge rectangular swimming pool and sundeck. The deal on the lavish mansion was signed several weeks ago, under a heavy-duty confidentiality agreement. Jackson, 50, has relocated to the city with his three children to be closer to Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

Lord … he is so odd. And YOU can be too … click HERE to pick up a copy of the Michael Jackson box set that he purchased himself last night to help fund his monthly lease payments. Now that he will be more permanently living in SoCal, the chances that I may run into him on the streets of LA have gone up exponentially … which terrifies me to no end. OY!

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The late Heath Ledger won the Best Supporting Actor award at last night’s Critic’s Choice Awards which were held here in SoCal at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. When his name was announced, Heath was honored by the assembled audience with a standing ovation and The Dark Knight’s director Christopher Nolan accepted the award on his behalf:

THE late Heath Ledger has won the Critic’s Choice Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight. The film’s director Christopher Nolan accepted the award on Ledger’s behalf. The win is another indication the Australian actor’s role in the Batman blockbuster may also be recognised with a Golden Globe on Monday. The Dark Knight also won in the best action movie category but the big winner at the Los Angeles ceremony was Slumdog Millionaire which received best picture, director, young actor, writer and composer honours.

This is a great sign that Heath will not only win his Golden Globe nomination but may, too, garner at least an Academy Award nomination … and possibly go on to win that as well. Detractors may still claim that these awards are merely “sympathy” awards but I have always contended (since the first time I saw the film) that Heath’s powerful performance is worthy of the accolades. Personally, I believe that he should’ve won the Best Actor award for his work in Brokeback Mountain so, for me, his Academy Award is overdue. Whatever happens in the coming Awards Season, it can’t be denied that Heath’s portrayal of the Joker was stunning and a true tour de force. Here’s hoping this Critic’s Choice Award is just the first of many to come.

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Early in the week we learned that Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell became the proud parents of twin girls, Dolly Rose and Charlie Tulip, and a day later we saw pics of proud papa Jerry showing off his babygirls’ footprints. Today we get to see a couple new photos of papa Jerry but, this time, he’s lookin’ a little worse for the wear. Jerry had to run out to stock up on diapers and was lookin’ a bit bedraggled on his quest:

New babies always cause a bit of stress for new parents (especially in the wee hours of the night when they refuse to go to sleep) but with twins, you’ve got double the stress … as is evident on poor Jerry’s face. Even still, I’m sure he’s very happy to be a new father and I’m sure he’s suffering these new parent pitfalls gladly. Tho, it sure looks like he could use some sleep, huh? I’m sure he and Rebecca will be able to enjoy a full night’s sleep sometime … prolly not soon, but sometime. Good luck with that!!

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