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Filipe risks life and limb getting this close to Britney's weave.

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Kissin' on Brit -- she needs the love.

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Britney wigs out with Filipe.

Centuries of advances in chemistry and optics, including the invention of the camera obscura, set the stage for the world’s first photograph. In 1826, French scientist Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, took that photograph, titled View from the Window at Le Gras at his family’s country home. Niépce produced his photo—a view of a courtyard and outbuildings seen from the house’s upstairs window—by exposing a bitumen-coated plate in a camera obscura for several hours on his windowsill.

Best known for his development of electromagnetic theory, Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell dabbled in color theory throughout his life, eventually producing the first color photograph in 1861. Maxwell created the image of the tartan ribbon shown here by photographing it three times through red, blue, and yellow filters, then recombining the images into one color composite.

The settling of a debate—whether, during its trot, all four of a horse’s hooves are off the ground at the same time—led English photographer Eadweard Muybridge to develop the first photographs to capture the sequence of movement. In 1878, Muybridge arranged 24 trip-wire cameras along a racetrack. The resulting photos, The Horse in Motion, proved all four hooves leave the ground during a trot and set the stage for the first motion pictures.

An unknown photographer inspired legions of tornado-chasers when he captured the earliest known photograph of a tornado. The black-and-white image was taken on August 28, 1884, about 22 miles (45 kilometers) southwest of Howard, South Dakota.

Underwater color photography was born with this shot of a hogfish, photographed off the Florida Keys in the Gulf of Mexico by Dr. William Longley and National Geographic staff photographer Charles Martin in 1926. Equipped with cameras encased in waterproof housing and pounds of highly explosive magnesium flash powder for underwater illumination, the pair pioneered underwater photography.

A view of the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, Jan. 21, 2008. Acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 1,013 metres (3,323 ft) in length, covers an area of eight hectares (20 acres), contains 250,000 cubic meters of water and is navigable in small boats.

A view of the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, Jan. 21, 2008.

Guests take a boat ride in the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, Jan. 21, 2008.

A view of the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, Jan. 21, 2008.

Guests are seen in the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 100 km (62 miles) west of Santiago, Jan. 21, 2008.

Feng Xiaogang (front right), director of the "Assembly," makes a toast with comedian Zhao Benshan at a banquet in Beijing on Monday, January 21, 2008, celebrating the film's box office success. Several movie stars who are not in the film also attended the banquet. One month after its opening, "Assembly" has reaped a rare box office gross of 235 million yuan (US$32.44 million). It is also slated to hit theaters in Britain in the spring, earlier reports suggested.

Actress Li Bingbing (front right) and actor Ge You attend a banquet in Beijing celebrating the box office success of Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly," on Monday, January 21, 2008.

Jennifer Aniston is especially chipper, waving to photographers as she gets in some shopping last week in Vancouver, Canada. The 38-year-old former Friends star stopped off at Holt Renfrew, Canada’s leading fashion specialty department store for men and women.
Jen sported a nice pair of Lofli jeans while out and about. Angelina Jolie wore a pair of Lofli’s back in June when she was in Prague, Czech Republic. Jessica Alba also wore a pair while furniture shopping back in July.
Jen has been busy filming her new movie Traveling with on-set squeeze Aaron Eckhart.
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Jennifer Aniston: Oh, Canada!

Lovebirds Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen arrive back to her New York City apartment Monday morning.
Brady, 30, was seen hobbling around in an orthopedic boot on his right foot from an injury during Sunday’s victory over the Chargers.
“There are always kind of bumps and bruises,” the Patriots QB said Monday. “I’ll be ready for the Super Bowl. I’m not missing this one. I’d have to be on a stretcher to miss this one. There will just be some treatment this week and like I said, games like this you get a little nicked up but it’s nothing serious.”
Get well soon, Tommy Boy!

Peep the new Brad Pitt ad for Japanese clothing brand Edwin Jeans!
Pitt, 44, has been their official spokesman and model for the brand for almost a decade now.
As always, there are rumors of Brad and Angelina Jolie adopting. UK’s Daily Mirror is reporting that the couple are hoping to visit African orphanages over the Easter holidays in March to find another daughter. Take this with a grain of salt!

Hilary Swank attends the Giorgio Armani Privé Spring/Summer 2008 Haute Couture Collection Show on Monday in Paris, France.
Armani showed only a smattering of evening gowns, focusing instead on client-pleasing cocktail suits in feather-light layers of pastel organza scattered with oversized metallic sequins. “Wow!” gushed front-row guest Swank as a model swept past in a see-through black gown embroidered with jet beads.
Earlier in the day, Hilary, 33, was entering the Palais de Chaillot.

Mischa Barton promotes her new teen, Assassination of a High School President, at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Monday. She arrived last night at Salt Late City airport.
Assassination takes place at a Catholic high school, where the popular girl (Barton) teams up with a sophomore newspaper reporter to investigate a case of stolen SAT exams. Once the duo target their suspects, a larger conspiracy is unearthed. The film is scheduled for an August 2008 release.
Other pictures include: Mischa’s mom Nuala and Mischa’s costars Reece Thompson and Brett Simon.
40+ pictures inside of Mischa promoting Assassination…

The Assassination of Mischa Barton

Pamela Anderson celebrates the three-year anniversary party for Pangaea Nightclub with Miami drag queen Elaine Lancaster at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Friday.
Pam, 40, stayed in the Filmore Suite at the Hard Rock with, Lancaster, the VP of PETA, her personal assistant and hairstylist.
This past weekend, the new Pamela Anderson-Denise Richards comedy Blonde and Blonder played in 14 theaters around the country and took in $26,500.
Pam, who vehemently denies she’s pregnant, is also in the process of divorcing her third husband, Rick Salomon.
And for some strange reason, Pam’s official website, PamelaAnderson.com seems to be down at the moment.

American Idol alum Sanjaya Malakar was seen getting cozy and walking arm-in-arm with a ‘female friend’ in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Third wheel sister (and Idol reject) Shyamali accompanied the pair on their lunch date. The brother-sister pair now share a house together in Los Angeles.
Sanjaya recently opened up to People about his music career.
“I’m not in the recording stages yet,” he said. “I’m writing music and starting to interview producers. If I had to define it, it would be alternative pop rock, like Paolo Nutini or James Morrison.”
Sanjaya also mentioned that he’s shopping to do a variety show similar to Donny & Marie in the 1970s.
“[Shyamali and I are] Donny and Marie for the next generation!” Ummm…

FAWNING OVER FANNING
Elle Fanning, Dakota’s little sister, attends the Cotton Market world premiere party for Phoebe In Wonderland held during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday in Park City, Utah.
In the film, Elle, 9, plays a little girl named Phoebe, who struggles with her increasingly mysterious and obsessive behavior and her Alice in Wonderland-infused fantasy life. Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher (Patricia Clarkson). Felicity Huffman plays Phoebe’s mother and Bill Pullman also co-stars.
Pictures of Elle and costar Felicity shooting scenes turned up back in May.
Also check out this interview with the film’s director Daniel Barnz at IonCinema.com.
Barnz spoke very highly of Elle: “We went to Elle Fanning, who had made an impression on me in both Door in the Floor and Babel. When I met her I was immediately struck – as I think many people are – by this kind of luminous quality she has about her. In fact, later on, when we were in the height of our pre-production stress and wondering how we were ever going to pull this off – we did our hair and makeup tests. Elle’s face appeared on the screen – there were probably ten people sitting in the room – and there were audible gasps. It sounds like a cliché but it was true – she literally lit up the screen. It really reassured all of us, knowing that we had that kind of presence in the role.”

Ellen Pompeo got all glammed up in an off-the-shoulder Armani Privé dress (Fall 2007 Couture) for Paris Fashion Week on Monday. The Grey’s Anatomy star arrived at the Giorgio Armani Privé Spring/Summer 2008 Haute Couture collection show held at Palais de Chaillot with music exec husband Chris Ivery.
Who wears it best — ELLEN POMPEO or THE RUNWAY MODEL?

Madonna sports a pair of Ed Hardy sweatpants as she exits London’s Claridges Hotel on Monday.
The Queen of Pop has teamed up with hair care brand Sunsilk in hopes to inspire women around the world to leap from their couches and live life to the fullest with the debut of their massive “Life Can’t Wait” Campaign.
During the broadcast of Super Bowl XLII on February 3, the Sunsilk “Life Can’t Wait” Campaign will feature the iconic pop stars Madonna, Shakira and Marilyn Monroe.

Zac Efron lets out a big fat yawn as he’s back to work on the set of Seventeen in Santa Monica, Calif on Monday morning. Cover your mouth next time, Zac!
The 20-year-old High School Musical star just had his appendix removed last Tuesday. What a quick recovery!
And don’t be jealous–you all know you want to be Zac’s umbrella holder! Ya’ll would do it for free too…

Model and aspiring musician James Rousseau was interviewed by BBC’s breakfast presenter Howard Bentham Monday morning. This is the first interview James has ever given in three years and the first time he’s ever publicly spoken about his relationship with actress girlfriend Kate Bosworth. Interview snippets:
On why he wants to get into music now: “Music has always been a big part of my life. My mum plays the guitar and so she used to strum chord progressions and I’d sing with her and make up a melody as I went along, so I loved to harmonise and improvise from a young age. On the stereo there was always Dylan, Neil Young and Johnny Cash playing and I think a lot of my song writing is inspired by those people.”
On whether Kate was the inspiration for the song “To Make You Mine”: “I wrote this as a gift for her. Kate’s always been a great inspiration for me in my life. I’d put music on the back burner for a while and when we started seeing each other I’d play her songs and she used to say you should definitely go back into the studio and start recording so I owe a lot to her for really pushing me to get back in there.”
The interview is posted at BBC. You have to use the fast forward buttons to skip forward 2 hours and 10 minutes (that is 8 presses of the 15 minutes button and two presses of the 5 minutes). The interview will start up a minute or two later.
And if you haven’t already, check out Rousseau’s premiere song here.

Calista Flockhart (in Azzaro) and longtime partner Harrison Ford attend the G’DAY USA Australia.com Black Tie Gala held at the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom on Saturday in Hollywood.
The Indiana Jones actor presented an award to Aussie director Phillip Noyce, who directed him in Patriot Games and Clear And Present Danger.
At the event, John Travolta honored Kylie Minogue for her career achievements and efforts in promoting her Australian homeland in the US.
Fellow Aussie Olivia Newton-John provided entertainment for the evening, performing songs from Grease.

Dita Von Teese is collaborating with Wonderbra on a limited edition lingerie collection, entitled “Wonderbra by Dita Von Teese“.
“I’ve been passionate about beautiful lingerie my entire life, so to team up with Wonderbra is a great privilege for me and I am immensely proud of my collection,” Dita had said of her 40’s-influenced burlesque style lingerie. “I really hope that with this new range I can share my passion for sensual, wearable lingerie that will add a touch of glamour to people’s lives.”
Wonderbra’s European marketing director, Debbie Rix, adds: “Dita understands how to make a woman feel sexy. She is a natural fit for the Wonderbra brand.”
Wonderbra by Dita Von Teese launches in September.
Pictured: Dita Von Teese, Diane Kruger and Michelle Yeoh (all in Dior) leaving the Christian Dior-Paris Haute Couture Spring Summer 2008 show at the Polo Club on Monday in Paris, France. Peep Diane’s fierce shoes!
15+ pictures inside of Dita, Diane and Michelle…

Wonderbra by Dita Von Teese