Lost Season 4 premiere episode recap

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For those who have not caught up, get watching, but read no further!

The wait is finally over and I have to say it was definitely well worth it! Hopefully, Losties everywhere are just as pleased as I was with the premiere episode of Lost Season 4. Just as usual Lost style, this episode leaves us with just as many questions and mysteries to unravel, with very little answers.

In this Hurley-centric episode we start off with Lost's new mind warp the flash forward technique. We jump back and forth in time between the future off the island and the events unfolding on the island. Apparently there is a big secret among the survivors who have been rescued and it is tearing them apart. It would appear that they have made the wrong choice, by leaving the island. While it is still unclear at this time how the survivors eventually do get rescued, if you can even call it that, one has to wonder why things are being made so hush, hush.
Throughout the episode there is a new power struggle at play between Jack and Locke and the rest of the survivors seem to be picking side and splitting up right down the middle.

Is Ben telling the truth, are the so-called rescuers not who they say they are? I guess we will just have to sit back and watch how this all plays out. I think at this point my vote is going to Locke's side of things...after all the island and Jacob (ultimate leader of the Others or the island itself) seems to speak most clearly to Locke.

It appears that next week we will be introduced to some new characters, the rescue team from Naomi's freighter. I definitely do not believe these people have our survivors best interests in mind, plus we all know how new comers to the cast are viewed in this show, need I even mention Niki and Paulo. Anyway...hope you all had a chance to view the premiere and please leave me your opinions and feedback....let the idea swapping begin. Tune to to Lost next Thursday on ABC.

The Plastics

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The PLASTICS

Brangelina Is Officially Pregnant!

After much circulating rumor, it has been confirmed that Angelina Jolie, the mother of five, is pregnant with her second biological child. According to OK, "Angie has wanted a second biological baby for some time now, and the minute she's pregnant, she just glows.”

In her interview in Look magazine, after Shiloh was born she claimed that she feels more for her adopted children then she does for her biological ones. Angelina told the magazine, "She looks like Brad. It's funny because she's almost going to be the outcast in the family because she's blonde and blue-eyed." Originally Jolie did not even want to have biological children, but was influenced by Brad. She claims that after seeing Brad with her adopted children she realized that a biological child would not be a “threat.”

In regards to Shiloh she claims “I felt so much more for Madd, Zahara and Pax because they were survivors," but mentioned “I'm conscious that I have to make sure I don't ignore her needs, just because I think the others are more vulnerable."

All I have to say is good luck to the new baby. Maybe Brad will love it.

An opinion of Young Hollywood from someone on the front lines!

Finally I feel that someone out there has an opinion that most closely mirrors my own in regard to the trials and tribulations of Young Hollywood. That person would be E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic. This woman sees all of these news stories first hand and when asked by Allison Kugel for PR.Com about feeling as if people in her line of work were responsible for putting these young hollywood starlets in the spotlight and creating the mayhem, she reponds:

"I think that it’s a vicious circle. I think that everyone is responsible. If The Daily 10 and E! News went off the air tomorrow would people still care about Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears? Yes. There’s still all the tabloids and the weeklies and even Fox News and Entertainment Tonight, they’re on all the shows now. I think we’re just giving viewers what they want. We get minute by minute ratings and we can see what people are responding to. People love a Britney Spears story, anything about Britney Spears."

Also later in the interview for PR.com, when asked about celebrites losing touch with reality she states:

"What happens to celebrities is the more famous they get the more they lose touch with reality. And I mean literally, not figuratively. They can’t talk to quote-unquote “regular” people anymore. Imagine Britney Spears is going to a mall or going to a grocery store or to get her mail, she is constantly annoyed by people. Everyone comes up to her and annoys the hell out of her. In all fairness to her, whether it’s paparazzi or some chick from Kansas who comes up to her on Robertson Blvd. (a popular shopping strip in Beverly Hills) and says, “Oh My God Britney, you’re fatter in real life then I thought! That’s so funny!” You can’t imagine the tact that some people don’t have. She can’t sit on an airplane without the flight attendant bugging the hell out of her for a picture or being afraid that someone’s going to take her picture while she’s asleep on the airplane. It’s a constant state of paranoia. When she was first getting famous maybe she was annoyed one hour out of the day, then two, then five. So what happens is they start completely alienating themselves from real people. They’ll get their cousin or their assistant or whoever to do everything for them so that they don’t have to talk to people. And then you lose touch. Then what happens is one day they’re not normal anymore. They’re not on this earth with everyone else. They’re operating on a different level and that’s when you start losing your freakin’ mind."

I could not agree more! In light of the recent events that have unfolded in the life of Britney Spears and others, it is a breath of fresh air to see that someone in the media recognizes that these girls may not be totally to blame their erractic behavior, there may be some other forces contributing to all of the hoopla.

Click here to read the rest of Allison Kugel's interview with Giuliana Rancic for PR.com.

Justin Timberlake's SuperBowl Commercial!

Did you think you had to wait to see the much anticipated JT Superbowl Half-Time Commercial for Pepsi/Amazon.com?! THINK AGAIN. We've got it here for you! So exciting (and funny), check it out and enjoy!

Gwen Stefani's pregnancy confirmed

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale are expecting baby number two, Rossdale's father confirmed.

"They and the whole family are delighted," Douglas Rossdale told People.

Britain's The Sun claims Stefani is 13 weeks pregnant, although her representatives were not available for comment.

Stefani and Rossdale's son, Kingston, turns 2 on May 26.

"He is a great lad," Douglas Rossdale said about Kingston. "And we are very much looking forward to another grandchild."

24's Mary Lynn Rajskub is also pregnant; the baby is due at the end of the summer. It will be the first child for the thirty-six year old actress and boyfriend Matthew Rolph.

"With the strike going on, I had to keep busy!" Rajskub joked to People. "We are thrilled and couldn't be more excited."

Ethan Hawke and girlfriend Ryan Shawhughes are also expecting their first child together.

"I can confirm and they are thrilled," Hawke’s publicist, Mara Buxbaum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The "Dead Poets Society" actor has two children with ex-wife Uma Thurman.

Britney Spears back in hospital

Britney Spears is back in the hospital for psychiatric evaluation. The singer was transported from her home by ambulance to UCLA Medical Center at 1 a.m. this morning.

"Spears was escorted by police and is on her way to get help," an LAPD source told People.

The 26-year-old is again under a 5150 hold, which means she will remain in the hospital for treatment and evaluation for 72 hours, unless a doctor allows an earlier release.

"She went willingly. It was like something in her heart was telling her she should go. She knew something was wrong," manager and friend Sam Lutfi told People.

"She's more comfortable this time, she came into the waiting area, had a cigarette, made a joke about being there again. But who knows what will happen," a source told People. "All we can hope for is that she gets better."

Apparently Spears' mother Lynn, friend Alli Sims and Lutfi were all in the home when the ambulance arrived.

"She was driving around her neighborhood like a mad-woman," said a Spears family source about the impetus of the hospitalization. "Britney has been prescribed medication which she refuses to take. This is just another sad, sad evening."

Although Internet rumors said Spears had attempted suicide, Lutfi and Sims called the claims untrue.

Girls Will Be Girls

According to US Weekly, Paris Hilton and actress Elisha Cuthberth were seen "all over eahcother and making out" at Tenjune, a New York City club on Tuesday night.

A rep for Cuthbert denies the incident, but Hilton has recently been going to the lesbian nights at an LA club, and lately the two blondes have appeared to be BFFs, so there may be some validity to the reported girl on girl action.

Britney Fights, Cries, Flashes Some Skin

Britney's latest adventure started on Sunday night. Her 'Manager' Sam Lufti planned to interrupt some kind of intervention to be held by her family and he told her palace guards NOT to let Britney's boyfriend Adnan Ghalib onto the property. He also let Barbara Walters know, just before airtime for 'The View' on Monday morning that she was 'getting treatment.'

Regarding her family, Sam told TMZ that "They have an agenda. Their agenda is jealously because they don't fit in. I do. They see her three times a year.".By Monday night, Brit was crying (literally) for Adnan. They hooked up, got a flat, and she eventually went home.
His planned evening with Britney included some surprise guests like her family. Lutfi claims Britney's family "barged in" on Monday night, while Lynne and Jamie Spears have been trying to stage an intervention, according to PerezHilton.com.
Brit's mom made some time to tell Life & Style Magazine, “I love Britney dearly, I want nothing more than to protect her and make everything all right for her.”

Mom also had time to spend some quality time with soon-to-be Aunt Britney, and helped her choose a new car, a Mercedes Benz SLK 350. Britney didn't just go nuts and purchase the car, she brought some spiritual guidance in the form of her Kabbalah book.
Regarding her medications, a source told TMZ that when Britney takes her medicine she is like "a different person -- normal and sweet." But she takes her meds for a while and then feels as if she can live without it -- so she stops taking them -- and her condition quickly deteriorates. "She has a disease. Sometimes when you see her she's in the middle of an episode. It's like mocking someone with Down syndrome." But a professional tells TMZ flatly, "The medication just isn't working."

On the other side of the family, Kevin Federline's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, is asking Spears to pay his legal bills, which she has done in the past, and he wants $500,000.

For the unedited pic of Brit's see-thru top CLICK HERE

Dr. Phil Regrets Too Late

After all the comments Dr. Phil has spouted off on his show he has finally, after bad public reponses and ratings drop, decided to apologize for his free ranging mouth. He stated that "I regret making the statement. It didn't help. It didn't work," It seems that his role in the ever-prescent Britney Spears drama was just a tad out of reach for this semi-television celebrity doctor. There are certain people you dont screw around with in Hollywood. Tom Cruise, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and above all else you just don't mess with Britney Spears. Besides she does that well enough alone.
To see the video apology clickhere

Talk Show Host Montel Williams is signing off for good!

Perez Hilton is reporting that after nearly seventeen years The Montel Williams show will end it's production after it's current season. This is kind of sad somehow, is Maury Povich next?

Anna Nicole Smith is Back

...well not really , but the controversy surrounding her drug abuse is back and hot on the fire. Inquest into the death of this young media disaster continued today. According to a South Carolina real estate developer his wife found both the liquid and tablety forms of methodone in her COACH duffel bag. First off, what was his wife doing in her COACH duffel bag in the first place. Can somebody say shady much??? Second, why is the fact that it was COACH luggage seem to be the most important aspect about his statement. Who cares about her death, or her baby, or her money, or how she died, but lets announce to all of the world that Anna Nicole Smith had COACH luggage!!!! Because COACH luggage help give life meaning.

THE EYE eBay Poster Auction

On behalf of Lionsgate, we are pleased to announce Ebay charitable auctions for several exclusive "THE EYE” poster signed by Jessica Alba & Alessandro Nivalo benefiting The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. The winning bidders will receive studio certified posters signed by the cast along with a signed letter verifying their authenticity. Auctions begin today and will continue through the film’s opening weekend. Interested fans and collectors should be aware there are only a limited amount of posters available.

Please click here to view the auction and be sure to visit The Eye's official site!

Shavin It Up

Conan O' Brian is back to work starring his newly shaven baby, silk, ooey gooey, chocolately covered beardless face. Well, darn it all to hell. Just when everyone was starting to get used to it he has to go and do something so mercilious. Hey..did you hear something? No? It sound of tear drop fallin in the background. Oh why, oh why , oh why do people think this topic is worthy of primetime news or even entertainment. It just boggles my mind. But just so we dont leave anything out here is a video of Conan new and shaven baby blue.

Brit and Mom Spat Attack

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"What Is Sexy? 2008"

Victoria Secret has come out with their 2008 “What Is Sexy?” list comprised of stars who they believe to have passion, humor, style, and charisma.

The lingerie company executives named American Idol host, Ryan Seacrest, for sexiest smile. The Victoria Secret’s spokeswoman claims that Seacrest is sexy because “he doesn’t act like he is,” and that his smile is sexy “in a very subtle and innocent and humble way.”

Josh Holloway, Sawyer form ABC’s Lost, was named sexiest beach bod, Posh Spice aka Victoria Beckam was named sexiest mom, and Grey’s Anatomy's Katherine Heigl and her musician husband Josh Kelley were voted the sexiest newlyweds. Also, AbC’s “Dirty Sex Money was named sexiest cast.

Victoria’s Secret supermodel-spokeswomen, Adriana Lima will host “Victoria’s Secret: What Is Sexy? 2008,” a one-hour special on E! which will air on February 9th.

Giuliani, Edwards drop out of race

Today was a big day in politics as contenders in both parties dropped out of the presidential race.

Republican Rudy Giuliani told Florida supporters this morning that he is leaving the race and backing his longtime friend, Republican John McCain. His announcement comes after his third place finish (to McCain and Mitt Romney) in Tuesday's primary in Florida.

In a speech following Tuesday's results, Giuliani implied he would pull out. "I'm proud that we chose to stay positive and to run a campaign of ideas in an era of personal attacks, negative ads and cynical spin," Giuliani said. "You don't always win, but you can always try to do it right, and you did."

Giuliana's adviser, Rep. Peter King, a New York Republican, said he believes the former New York mayor will become "fairly involved" in McCain's campaign.

As of today, McCain said he has not yet spoken to Giuliani; however, he did mention him in his victory speech on Tuesday: "I want to thank my dear friend, my dear friend Rudy Giuliani, who invested his heart and soul in this primary and who conducted himself with all the qualities of the exceptional American leader he truly is."

Meanwhile, Democratic candidate John Edwards also dropped out of contention today, reportedly "so that history can blaze its path" with Barack Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton heading to the White House.

Edwards said Obama and Clinton will uphold his campaign-long interest in ending the "two Americas" - one for the rich and powerful and the other for everyone else - and both pledged "they will make ending poverty central to their campaign for the presidency."

The former North Carolina senator has not formally endorsed either of the other Democratic candidates, but both Clinton and Obama had words of praise for him.

"John Edwards ended his campaign today in the same way he started it — by standing with the people who are too often left behind and nearly always left out of our national debate," Clinton said of Edwards' speech to pull out of race in hurricane-ravaged New Orleans.

"While his campaign may have ended, this cause lives on for all of us who still believe that we can achieve that dream of one America," Obama said at a rally in Denver.

Although Edwards said he was suspending his campaign, aides said it is legal terminology that will allow him to continue to receive federal matching funds for his campaign donations, despite the fact that he is no longer in contention.

Edwards also ran for president in 2004, but after losing the bid to John Kerry, he became his running mate and the vice presidential hopeful.

Faker calls in pretending to be Heath Ledger's Dad

This is just sick! A caller pretending to be the father of deceased actor Heath Ledger called into a FOX in New York City apparently looking for info about the actor's death. TMZ.com is reporting that the caller also tried to obtain the phone number of Heath's ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts. The caller claimed that Ledger's death was a "mistake" and made several other false statements. The caller also tried contacting Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, and the funeral home where Heath's body was taken after the incident. One has to wonder, why someone would attempt to do such a thing after such a tragic loss of life, and what kind of information this imposter was trying to obtain. He was trying to milk the situation to his own advantage by having the funeral home book hotel rooms, recieving emotional support from Tom Cruise, and swindling plane tickets out of John Travolta according to the New York Post.
As an added note the real Kim Ledger, father of Heath, was in New York for the heart breaking task of gathering his son's belongings and viewing a memorial set up by other residents of the Soho apartment complex in which Heath was residing at his time of death. Kim Ledger is expected to return to Perth for his son's funeral later this week. Details of the funeral arrangements are being kept private, despite heavy media attention. The New York City medical examiners office is still waiting on toxicology reports to determine Heath's cause of death.

For this and other stories visit us at Pop Culture Madness!

Eminem: Slim-Fast Shady

Eminem is set to become an ambassador for Slim-Fast.

The rap star, famously known as 'Slim Shady', has piled on weight recently and allegedly tops the scales at over 200lbs.

He has now been approached by the weight loss food and drink manufacturer, famous for its diet shakes, to try out their products and become one of their "success stories".

A spokesperson for Slim-Fast said: "Slim-Fast is a programme that can really work for someone like Eminem. It's a do-able and flexible approach.

"Slim-Fast would love to offer Eminem products and assistance to help him become a potential Slim-Fast success story."

Although rumours are rife the 'Just Lose It' rapper has ballooned, his friend Trick Trick insists his size has been exaggerated and he is far from obese.

Rapper Trick Trick said: "Em' has just picked up some weight, that's it.

[Source]

Baby #2 for Gwen Stefani ?

We're hearing rumors that singer Gwen Stefani is 13 weeks pregnant with baby number two!

The former No Doubt lead singer, 38, already has one child (Kingston) with rocker hubby, Gavin Rossdale.

Keep an eye out for an announcement from the coupe!

Justin & Jessica In London

The newly bleach blonde Jessica Biel was caught with boyfriend Justin Timberlake in London over the weekend. Justin went to visit Jessica on the set of her new movie, Easy Virtue. The couple shared a romantic dinner out at Locatelli restaurant and then were attacked by the papz (as usual) while they hopped into their car (shown here!). The couple was rumored to have broken up but they seem pretty happy to me! I don't think a break-up is in the works what-so-ever!

Gwen Stefani Pregnant

Gwen Stefani is three months pregnant with her second child.

The former No Doubt singer - who already has a 20-month-old son with husband Gavin Rossdale - was thrilled when the pregnancy was confirmed at Los Angeles Cedars Sinai hospital.

A source said: "They found out at the hospital and couldn't wait to share the news with everyone. They're absolutely ecstatic, it's something they both really want."

Last October, Gwen, 38, revealed she was keen to have more children but wanted to wait until she had finished her tour, which is now over.

She said: "Obviously I'm in a race to have another one but I don't want to do it while I'm on tour."

The 'Hollaback Girl' singer says becoming a mother to Kingston has changed her life for the better.

She said: "I love him so much. He is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

[Source]

Britney in treatment?

On The View this morning, Barbara Walters said she received a call from Britney Spears' manager and pal Sam Lutfi.

"She has been to a psychiatrist," Walters said she learned from Lutfi. "She, I assume, is starting some kind of treatment."

Walters also said Spears is reportedly back in touch with her mother, although she is still suffering from "mood swings" and trouble sleeping.

When the other hosts on The View questioned Lutfi's report, Walters replied, "I don't know if anybody is telling the truth or not telling the truth." She added, "He has been with her constantly. He seems to be enormously supportive."

Daniel Day-Lewis' tribute to Heath Ledger

Daniel Day-Lewis dedicated his SAG award for best lead actor to Heath Ledger last night. Day-Lewis, who won for his portrayal of a greedy oil baron in There Will Be Blood, said of the deceased actor: "I am absolutely certain he would have done many wonderful things in his life."

Meet the Spartans

"Meet the Spartans" just edged out Sylvester Stallone in "Rambo" at the weekend box office. A parody of "300," "Meet the Spartans" is from the same writing and directing team as last year's "Epic Movie."

Watch the trailer for "Meet the Spartans" here.

Weekend box office top 5:
#1 "Meet the Spartans" ($18.7 million)
#2 "Rambo" ($18.5 million)
#3 "27 Dresses" ($13.6 million)
#4 "Cloverfield" ($12.7 million)
#5 "Untraceable" ($11.2 million)

Hollywood Male Bonding

Actors Shia LaBeouf and Ashton Kutcher were spotted at an L.A. Lakers game yesterday chatting it up with eachother and enjoying a night of basketball together. Who knew they were pals?

Dixie Chick Expecting A Little Chick of Her Own!

Dixie Chick Martie Maguire, of the country band The Dixie Chicks, is pregnant, she told PEOPLE on the red carpet for the Nobelity Artists & Filmmakers Dinner in Austin on Sunday.

"I'm very excited," Maguire, 38, says, adding, "We know what it is – it's a girl."

Maguire and her husband already have twins together, this is their third child.

Pretty Big News For Obama: Kennedys Love Him

Two generations of Kennedys - the Democratic Party's best known political family - endorsed OBAMA for president on Monday, with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy calling him a "man with extraordinary gifts of leadership and character."



Ted Kennedy made his comments at a crowded campaign rally, Obama sat smiling as he heard the praise from the Caroline and Ted Kennedy. Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late president, said Obama "offers that same sense of hope and inspiration" as did her father. A great compliment! Rep. Patrick Kennedy also endorsed Obama from the stage before a boisterous crowd at American University.

"Today isn't just about politics for me. It's personal," Obama, 46, said when it came time for him to speak. "I was too young to remember John Kennedy and I was just a child when Robert Kennedy ran for president. But in the stories I heard growing up, I saw how my grandparents and mother spoke about them, and about that period in our nation's life - as a time of great hope and achievement."

Check out this video of Caroline and Ted Kennedy speaking about Obama, who also won the primary in South Carolina over the weekend, by the way.

Miss America is Crowned!

Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund was crowned Miss America at the pageant on Saturday night! For the talent portion of the competition, she sang "Over the Rainbow."

Haglund's reign as Miss America began today with scheduled appearances on CNN's "Morning Express Robin Meade" followed by interviews on "Live! with Regis and Kelly," "ABC News Now," and at 10 p.m. on "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch," according to a Miss America press release.

It is going to be a grueling year for the 19-year-old who is recovering from an eating disorder. Haglund will promote her platform "Raising Awareness for Eating Disorders" throughout her reign, which is expected to find her traveling 20,000 miles each month.

Along with the title of Miss America 2008, Haglund won a $50,000 scholarship to continue her education.

Is Angelina Hiding Something Under Her Dress?

Angelina Jolie's dress choice at the SAG Awards last night has got everyone speculating. After several days of rumors about Angelina possibly being pregnant with twins, she then shows up to the red carpet in a VERY flowy gown last night. It didn't hug any curves (especially her stomach area) and was very loose. It's got everyone wondering, is the star really pregnant? So far, she has not issued any statements to the press affirming or denying the rumors. We'll just have to wait to find out...

Nicolas Cage: Diva or Mr. Nice Guy?

Listen to this! One dramatic accusation from actress Kathleen Turners autobiography was published by the New York Post and the Daily Mail where she trashed Nic Cage. Do you believe this?

"Another co-star who left a lot to be desired was Nicolas Cage, who played my boyfriend and husband in Peggy Sue Got Married.
He caused so many problems. He was arrested twice for drunk-driving and, I think, once for stealing a dog. He'd come across a chihuahua he liked and stuck it in his jacket.”

And now Cage has issued a statement:

"I have never been arrested for anything in my life, nor have I stolen a dog. I am reaching out to my fans -- many of whom are children -- so they know that I do not condone drunk driving or theft. The reason why you've never seen a mug shot of me is because it does not exist."

SAG award winners and red carpet pics

The following is a list of winners at last night's 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles:

Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture: No Country For Old Men
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role: Julie Christie - Away From Her
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role: Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood
Outstanding Performance By A Stunt Ensemble In A Motion Picture: The Bourne Ultimatum
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role: Javier Bardem - No Country For Old Men
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role: Ruby Dee - American Gangster
Outstanding Performance By A Stunt Ensemble In A Television Series: 24
Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Comedy Series: The Office
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Comedy Series: Tina Fey - 30 Rock
Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Drama Series: The Sopranos
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Drama Series: Edie Falco - The Sopranos
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Drama Series: James Gandolfini - The Sopranos
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Miniseries: Kevin Kline - As You Like It
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Television Movie Or Miniseries: Queen Latifah - Life Support
Life Achievement Award - Charles Durning

Also, check out these photos of stars arriving on the SAG Red Carpet:











top to bottom: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Ellen Page, Eva Longoria, Cate Blanchett, America Ferrera, Teri Hatcher, Chandra Wilson, Amanda Bynes, Nikki Blonsky, Christina Applegate, Tina Fey

Nicole Richie's first pic after Harlow's Birth

After giving birth to a baby girl two weeks ago Nicole Richie steps out with Joel Madden for the first time. Check out how great she looks!

Spears Giving up her baby?

Jamie Lynn has decided that to further her career she must give up her baby. But the baby isn't going far. The 16 year old has decided to have her mother raise the baby so that the young Miss Spears can focus on her acting and maintain a normal social life. Hopefully Momma Spears will raise this one right.

Spears Photog Misfortune

Britney Spears sure knows how to pick 'em. Apparently Miss Spears photog ex-boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib is trying to make a fortune on her misfortune. After selling his story to Entertainment Tonight and The Insider last week, he is now trying to sell multiple videos of the unstable star and he is asking 2million for them! Maybe this was his plan all along?

Rihanna's new haircut!

Rihanna rocked a cool cropped hairdo on Saturday at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France. She won an award for International Song of the Year for "Don't Stop The Music," but perhaps her biggest win was her new look.

Ellen DeGeneres birthday karaoke

Check out the karaoke video that was on the Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday in honor of the host's 50th birthday. It features Jake Gyllenhaal, Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham, David Spade, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Heidi Klum and Celine Dion singing and dancing to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."

Earlier in the segment, producers played some pre-recorded voicemail messages from other celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Annie Lennox and the Spice Girls, all calling to wish DeGeneres a happy birthday.

Her birthday is actually today, but because the Ellen DeGeneres Show does not air on Saturday, her birthday special was broadcast on January 25.

New Kids on the Block reunite!

Early 90s boy band New Kids on the Block are reportedly reuniting, according to People's exclusive source. Their previously dormant website is now up again, and the source said the band will announce their return within the next several weeks.

The band had sold over 50 million albums in their heydey, before splitting up in 1994. The members are Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood.

In their time apart, all of the members - except for Jonathan Knight who developed a career in real estate - remained in the entertainment industry. Jordan Knight released a solo album, scored a top 10 hit, toured with *NSYNC and appeared on VH1's The Surreal Life in 2004. Joey McIntyre also released a solo album and had a top 10 hit, and later turned to television. He became a regular on Boston Public and in 2006 was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Donnie Wahlberg followed in the footsteps of his brother, actor Mark Wahlberg. He appeared in The Sixth Sense, the mini-series Band of Brothers and was the lead role in Saw II. He also starred in the short-lived television series Boomtown and Runaway. Wood formed a record label in Boston, was featured on MTV's Totally Boyband and released several solo albums.

UPDATE:

Danny Wood just sent out the following bulletin on his MySpace page:

"Hello to everyone. Hope all is well and everyone is enjoying the New Year. I wanted to address the rumors of the NKOTB Reunion Tour. There has been no talk of this and you are getting it from source directly. Never say never, and you can't believe everything you read.

On another note my solo record will be released in Australia in March. There are a few new songs on it and I hope you guys will check it out. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Dwood"

Miley Cyrus pics & update of hijacking plot

New pictures of teen queen Miley Cyrus have appeared online. In the photos, the star is posing in a shirt and underwear. There is no word yet on if they are real or photoshopped and, if they are real, how they were released.

This is not the first online photo scandal for Cyrus. Several weeks ago some erotic-looking photos of her with a friend at a sleepover were all over the Internet, though she declared them entirely "innocent."

"They're nothing bad! It's not something I'm going to let slide. I'm really upset about it, 'cause it was, like, not even a big deal," Cyrus said to Z100 Radio. "That's one of my best friends. I have all these girls who I hang out with all the time. It's two girls at a sleepover, and if all of a sudden that's bad, then what is the world coming to?"

Meanwhile, reports that a 16-year-old boy who wanted to hijack an airplane and crash into a Miley Cyrus concert have been proven somewhat false. According to the FBI, the teenager from Nashville, Tenn. who lived in Louisiana did intend to commit suicide by crashing the jetliner, but evidence disproves the rumor that tonight's Cyrus concert at the Lafayette Cajundome was the intended target.

"His stated intent was to hijack the airplane and commit suicide," said FBI spokesman George Bolds. "He did indicate he intended to die in Louisiana."

A search of the teen's home revealed a mock cockpit. He was arrested on Tuesday after a flight from Los Angeles to Nashville, and reportedly also had a ticket to go to Louisiana. He was found with handcuffs, duct tape and a type of rope or yarn.

More Britney mayhem

Britney Spears reportedly scared some Beverly Hills children yesterday after showing up at a neighborhood elementary school around dismissal.

"She was just rambling and confused," a bystander said about Spears. "She said, 'I'm here to pick up my kids.' But then she changed her story and said, 'They aren't my kids; I have a new attorney, and I came to pick them up for her.'"

The bystander astutely added: "All I could think was, 'Who in their right mind would let her pick up their kids?'"

According to Usmagazine.com, news of the singer's "scantily clad" appearance quickly spread through the school. "Some of the kids were freaked out," a school source told the website.

Spears was directed toward a back entrance, although the children she said she was supposed to pick up never materialized, and she eventually left by car, alone.

Just Because...

Click this video for a good laugh. We love Letterman's Top 10 List. Barack Obama was on hand last night to deliver the list.

Give Us A Break!

Lindsay Lohan is set to write a book about her life.

I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING.

Do people really want to read 200 pages about Lindsay Lohan's ridiculous life?

Apparently.

According to Ok! Magazine, the teen star is set to begin writing her memoirs. It's supposed to discuss her life as a Hollywood 'it' girl and the rocky childhood she experienced.

Jennifer & Violet Go House Hunting!

The mommy and daughter duo were out looking for new houses in L.A. They may have found a new house according to the news reports today, the house is a $20 million dollar Bel Air mansion that used to be owned by Meg Ryan and the Beckhams almost bought last year. The house comes complete with swimming pool, game room, sauna, private gym and, of course, has crazy security surveillance systems which includes an 11-foot fence. Gotta keep out those papz and stalker fans away from the Affleck-Garner residence!