Last December the world got its first set of dolls based on the wildly successful movie franchise The Twilight Saga … then earlier this year, Hot Topic got in on the fun and offered their own Twilight action figures (sold separately or in pairs). In anticipation of The Twilight Saga: New Moon, a doll based on the character Jacob Black got thrown into the mix … and now we learn that Barbie, the most famous doll in all creation, is jumping on board the Twilight bandwagon:

And so the lion fell in love with the lamb.Twilight has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon developing a strong core base of dedicated fans who are drawn to the story of a Romeo & Juliet style romance between mortal (Bella) and vampire (Edward). Who better to capture the young star-crossed love of these two characters than Barbie & Ken. Edward is luminescent with a shimmering complexion and trademark gold eyes. Bella doll sold separately.

The product description states that the dolls are safe for play for ages 6 and up … so I’m sure a great many of you should be OK in that regard. Unfortch, the dolls will NOT be available for sale until October of this year but you can place your pre-orders HERE. You know you don’t want to be the last kid on your block NOT to have the Barbie & Ken as Bella & Edward dolls, do you?

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Miley Cyrus took some time away from her bizzy filming schedule in Savannah, GA this weekend to fly off to Dallas, TX for a surprise performance at the Jonas Brothers concert there last night. Miley shocked the audience when she emerged on stage with her (once again) boyfriend Nick Jonas as the pair dueted on the song Before the Storm which they wrote together for the new Jonas album:

If there was any lingering doubt that Niley are back together together then this should erase all notion of that. In what can only be described as the latest blow to poor ex-manfriend Justin Gaston, this impromptu duet seems proof positive that the young lovers are back in lurve. After the jump, check out video of Niley performing Before the Storm live in concert in Dallas, TX last night …

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So … I went ahead and did the iPhone upgrade from my 3G to the 3G S. Altho I wasn’t all that impressed with the changes that were made in the new version of the phone to the previous version of the phone I admit I was impressed with the processing speed and the ability to record video (and autofocus). It turns out that I am able to sell my iPhone 3G for a considerable sum at NextWorth.com so the cost to upgrade is minimal:

Because the line at the Apple Store at The Grove was gargantuan on Friday night, I decided to wait until Saturday afternoon to do the upgrade. I went to the Beverly Center Apple Store and got in a fairly short line … then the power blew inside the Apple Store. Without power, they cannot activate phones … so I went off for a Starbucks coffee drink and came back a bit later. The power was restored, the whole process had me in and out in about 15 mins. No sweat. Thus far, I’m enjoying the upgrades … but I still with the battery life was longer. Ah well, mebbe the next new iPhone will get that part right. I have to give a shout out to Pink reader Brett, from Louisiana, who I met at the Beverly Center yesterday. It was my extreme pleasure meeting you … enjoy the Summer here in SoCal :)

Oh and I have a special Father’s Day message for Pink reader Todd Strobel today … your awesome daughter Kaitlin asked me to pass along this message — “Happy Father’s Day, you’re going to see Kathy Griffin LIVE in August”:

The very resourceful Kaitlin wanted a fun way to break the happy news that she hooked her dad up with tix to see Kathy Griffin live so … here you go!! Happy Father’s Day, Todd … enjoy the show!!

This afternoon, I’m meeting up with Mike and Jill for brunch and then tonight Darion is having a few peeps over to play Rock Band! I know David is counting down the seconds for that … Happy Sunday, y’all!!

• Hustler publisher Larry Flynt was rushed to the hospital on Saturday, his illness is not yet known.
• Daddy Joel Madden reveals that Nicole Richie’s second pregnancy is “a lot easier” this time around.
• Ashanti plays Dorothy in a new off-Broadway production of The Wiz.
• California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his fellow passengers manage to survive an emergency airplane landing.
• Kanye West rekindles his romance with bald model Amber Rose.
• Bravo TV’s programming boss, Andy Cohen, is getting his own TV show.
• Star Wars gets way too cute.
• Brandon Flowers of The Killers is 28, Juliette Lewis is 36, Doug Savant (Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place) is 45 and Meredith Baxter & Michael Gross (Family Ties) are 62 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is … shameless, you say?
• Amy Winehouse files paperwork to become a resident of St. Lucia.

It is time, once again, for our weekly visit with the Hot Dude of the Week … this Sunday we get to meet a fine young chap with intense love for his family and a fondness for showering in his undies. Say hello to Joey:

You gotta love a guy who loves his family so brazenly as to wear his devotion (almost practically) on his sleeve … that’s an Italian boy for ya. Normally, I’d not be too fond of the undies in the shower thing but I can understand Joey’s reluctance to give everything away all at once. You can shower however you please, Joey, just keep inviting us to the party :) Enjoy!!

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Last month we got to see a batch of very fun, very colorful photos from the latest Tous jewelry ad campaign featuring Aussie princess Kylie Minogue. Today we get to see a bunch of behind the scenes photos from that photoshoot … behold:

A surprise party in honour of Ms Kylie Minogue’ — the face of Spanish jeweller Tous, which launched in the UK this year — was the theme of the latest ad campaign for the brand. Cue a Parisian hotel suite filled with balloons and party paraphernalia. The photo shoot’s creative team, led by renowned German photographer Ellen von Unwerth, prepare for a shot on the ornate bed. Kylie with Rosa Oriol de Tous, co-president and design director of the family-owned jewelery business. Founded in the 1920s, the brand now has over 350 stores in 42 countries, including shops on London’s Regent Street and in Westfield shopping centre … The team sets the scene for one of the key campaign shots. “It was a party scene so the acting wasn’t difficult. Everyone was so joyful and energetic and we just had such a fun time with it. But I promise it was lots of hard work too,” says Kylie of the all-day shoot … Although Kylie had her modeling hat on in Paris for Tous, she chatted on set about a possible new album: “You know, a lot of people keep asking me about it, and I’ve also been thinking a lot about it myself…so I think the two combined is a sign that I should start working on it, and soon,” she jokes. The result — a campaign shot featuring a gold necklace (£173), bracelet (£179), earrings (£1,111) and ring (£1,087), all Tous. “There is so much sentimental value in jewelery,” says Kylie. “When I was eight my parents gave me a gold charm bracelet with a little frog on it. Don’t ask me why they chose a frog, but I love it! It’s tiny, but I still have it. It’s amazing that I have never lost it.”

I really love this campaign … it reminds me a bit of the opulence and colorfulness of Sofia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette. Kylie is such a doll … and her talk of a new album is very exciting. As some of you are well aware, Kylie will be touring the US this Fall for the FIRST TIME EVER and I think those shows would be the PERFECT opportunity for her to try out some new material on the fans … just a thought. After the jump, check out the video that was shot for this new 2009 Tous ad campaign …

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Twilight star Taylor Lautner was spotted roaming the streets of Toronto, Canada all by his lonesome this weekend after flying into town for the Much Music Video Awards which take place TONIGHT! Lautner will be on hand to present an award or mebbe just present his lovely visage to all the rabid Canadian Twilighters in attendance at the awards show ce soir but spent part of his yesterday just chillin’ around town … here are a few photos:

Fortunately for Taylor, the Canucks were none the wiser that he was roaming the streets — alone — otherwise he might’ve gotten swarmed to near death. I believe that Lautner is the only Twilight start who will be attending the MMVAs tonight so he’s sure to get all the lurve at the event itself. Be careful with him you Canadians … we’re gonna need him back in one piece when you’re done with him.

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