Er … here are a few photos of Katie Holmes shooting scenes for her new movie The Extra Man which, apparently, call for the actress to roam the streets while carrying an extra-large stuffed lion:

Yeah, I dunno what the hell is going on either. But, these photos are too … odd … to not post. I assume that this scene will most likely make sense within the context of the film but I fail to envision what that sense may be. Mebbe Katie’s character is upset that she lost the AM radio she wanted to win at the fair and had to settle on this stuffed lion? Perhaps her character managed to escape a heist at FAO Schwartz but is sad cuz her partner wasn’t so lucky? Mebbe this scene is meant to portray some existential metaphor for one’s lack of courage in the face of overwhelming sadness? HMMM … what do y’all think this scene with the stuffed lion is meant to portray?

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Last week, we saw photos of Vicki B. suited up in a pretty ridiculous outfit for her flight to Italy to be reunited with her hawt hubby David Beckham in his new home away from home … today we get to see photos of the pair making their way out of a dinner date at Ristorante Da Giacomo in Milan over the weekend:

Clearly the couple are making themselves right at home in Milan … a home, mind you, that thus far does not include their children who have been left at their home here in SoCal. Trust me, I understand the need to spend as much time with one’s partner when separated by many miles but it’s a bummer that the kids have to be discarded back at home will VB is jetting all over the place. I suspect this sort of back and forth will continue as Becks remains a part of AC Milan thru June. Ahhh, the fabulous life.

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90210’s new generation “Dylan McKay” — Dustin Milligan who plays lacrosse heartthrob Ethan Ward — is featured in an older issue of V magazine showing off his bare chest for no reason at all … not that anyone is complaining, mind you … behold:

This particular issue of V magazine appears to be a wee bit old … I believe it was published before 90210 debuted last Fall since the accompanying blurb contains erroneous information about one of the characters on the show (refers to “queen bee” Naomi Clark as Naomi Bennett and ends with the reminder that “90210 begins airing on The CW in September 2008″). In any event, it’s a shame that we missed seeing this photo the first time around. We’ve been seeing a lot of the 90210 girls in various magazines but nary a sight of the 90210 lads has been had. I say, more shirtless Dustin! Also, more dudes on the show!

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Thus far, things have been going swimmingly for Britney Spears as she continues to roll across the US on her new tour The Circus starring Britney Spears … but accidents will happen … and boy, have they happened. In Atlanta, on the second performance of her tour, one of Britney’s breasts almost entirely popped out of her top as she shimmied her way thru one of her dance numbers … as a result, only one of her nips managed to escape from its covering:

Hee Hee … but the accidents don’t stop there. In Tampa, Florida … an exacerbated Britney was reportedly heard over the PA system remarking to her wardrobe people that a part of her female anatomy was “hanging out” of her costume while she changed for her next number — and she used much more colorful language than I am using here. Apparently, someone forgot to switch off her microphone and her colorful remarks were heard in the entire arena. Lovely. After the jump, check out the uncensored NSFW image above and hear what Britney was heard exclaiming to her people backstage and the entire Tampa arena — NOW WITH VIDEO PROOF …

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Wee! While I am feeling a million times better than I was on Saturday, I am stuck with a pesky cough and sore throat that I fear will be with me for a while. Happily, my body aches have gone away … but the nagging cough is supremely irritating. Since I’ve been hacking up a lung, I’ve been trying to soothe my throat with my fave cough drops ever — Luden’s Throat Drops in Wild Cherry:

Fans of Luden’s are well aware that they are the best tasting cough drops around … when I was little, I would use any threat of a scratchy throat to get my mom to buy me small boxes of the stuff so that I could eat them and “soothe” my throat. I admit, I ate them more as candy rather than actual cough drops. These days, I actually suck on them so that they actually soothe my throat. I’ve used Hall’s menthol drops before and while they prolly work better, the taste is just too much for me to handle. I’m a Luden’s man thru and thru.

I have to send out love and appreciation to my dear David for taking such great care of me this weekend. He’s been making me tea and feeding me healthy fruit and juices to help me fight off my illness. He’s been such a doll, I just love him :)

I’m hoping to have the strength to leave the house today … I’ve been cooped up for far too long. David and I have errands to take care of and we MUST get out into the world today. Wish me luck.

• Watchmen pulls in $55.7 million to become the #1 movie at the box office this weekend.
• A few Britney Spears back-up dancers fail their drug tests and get fired.
• Britney’s music video for If U Seek Amy will premiere online this Thursday.
• Oprah Winfrey warns Rihanna about staying with Chris Brown.
• Amy Winehouse’s legal trubs force her to pull out of appearing at the Coachella Music Festival this Spring.
• Fleetwood Mac are planning a new album.
• The White House gives out gift bags?
• The 2010 Census plans to collect no data on gay Americans.
• Aussie Olympian Matthew Mitcham does the Sydney Gay Mardi Gras Parade.
• A couple of Survivors cross-season dating?
• A couple of 90210 girls hit the beach.
• Jessica Simpson keeps rockin’ the Daisy Dukes.
• L. Ron bring the party to Florida.
• Justica planning a Summer wedding in Italy?
• ThighsWideShut.org is 5, Lil’ Bow Wow is 22, Brittany Snow is 23, Chingy is 27, Kerr Smith is 37 and Emmanuel Lewis (Webster) is 38 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone fetches more than $19k at auction.
• Coolio is free on bail after his arrest for crack cocaine possession last week.
• So THIS is the real reason why Terminators transport in the nude.
• Peace the Spork Out goes out to Martha Stewart’s pup Ghengis Khan, who died in a tragic kennel blast.

The plastic “girl” who has it all is celebrating her 50th birthday today and is having the pink carpet rolled out for her bday celebrations. “Born” on March 9, 1959 Barbie Millicent Roberts (which is her full name, btw) came into existence after being inspired into creation as a “gag toy for men”. Since then, she has become an iconic character that has cemented her fame in the core of pop culture and remains about as relevant today as she ever did. Here is a pic of the ol’ gal along with a portion of her bio:

Barbie Millicent Roberts was born on March 9, 1959. A perpetual student, she attends Willows High in Willows, Wisconsin. But high school hasn’t stopped this dynamic doll from pursuing a multitude of careers, including physician, astronaut, NASCAR driver, and (of course) “teenage fashion model.” The oldest of the Roberts brood, Barbie has a number of younger siblings, including Skipper, twins Tutti and Todd, Stacie, Kelly, and Krissy. Barbie’s circle of friends is also quite extensive. But until quite recently, Barbie had only one main squeeze — she and boyfriend Ken (last name Carson) were an item for 43 years. Sadly, the plastic pair parted ways February 12, 2004, no doubt making for one sad Valentine’s Day. Barbie takes her first name from Barbara Handler, the daughter of Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel Toys and creator of the doll. Her middle and last names were added later after sales skyrocketed and the doll’s history was “fleshed out.”

You may also recall that Barbie has had careers as varied as politician (she ran for President of the United States of America) to McDonald’s employee (hey, a job is a job) and pretty much everything in between. Ms. Thang has got her self a pretty impressive résumé. One might imagine that reaching the half-century mark might mean a slow down for the iconic plastic goddess … and one would be wrong. Much like Cher and Madonna, I’m convinced that Barbie will live forever. Happy Birthday, Barbie … you’re lookin’ as young as ever before.

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