Attendees look over redesigned iPod Nano at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008
Redesigned iPod Nano music players are shown on display for the media at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008
A redesigned iPod Nano is shown projected on a screen at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008
Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs displays a redesigned iPod Nano at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008
Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs shows off a thinner iPod Touch at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008
Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs speaks as colorful, redesigned iPod Nano's are displayed at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008
Apple's "thinnest" iPod unveiled
New York Fashion Week
A model presents a creation from the Tadashi Shoji Spring 2009 collection at New York Fashion Week
Models present a creation from the Tadashi Shoji Spring 2009 collection at New York Fashion Week
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg watches the designs during the taping of the season finale of Project Runway during New York Fashion Week
A model presents a creation by designer Jerell Scott during the taping of the season finale of Project Runway during New York Fashion Week September 12, 2008
A model presents a creation by designer Jerell Scott during the taping of the season finale of Project Runway during New York Fashion Week September 12, 2008
A model presents a creation from the Tadashi Shoji Spring 2009 collection at New York Fashion Week.
Taylor Swift - “Love Story” Music Video
Teen country music sensation Taylor Swift has a new music video out for “Love Story”, the first official single off her sophomore studio album, Fearless.
Here’s the “Love Story” chorus you can sing along with:
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run
You be the prince and I’ll be the princess
It’s a love story, baby, just say yes
WHAT DO YOU THINK of Taylor Swift’s new fairy tale-esque music video?
Blake Lively’s 21st Birthday Bash Pictures
ROARING TWENTIES
Gossip Girl star Blake Lively celebrated her 21st birthday with a flapper-themed party at the New York Palace Hotel in NYC on Sept. 6.
“I love to plan parties,” Blake tells Life & Style. “That would be my career if I weren’t an actress.”
Blake’s high school friends and family were among the crowd, along with Gossip Girl co-stars Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester, Jessica Szohr, Ed Westwick, Connor Paolo and Michelle Trachtenberg. And of course, her boyfriend (and co-star) Penn Badgley was there too. James Franco was also on hand, and crooner Michael Bublé even sang “Happy Birthday” to Blake!
“They were very cozy,” a partygoer reveals. “They seem as if they’ve known each other forever.”
Leighton Meester: Darn That Mother Chucker!
Leighton Meester and Ed Westwick , who play on-and-off-again couple Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass, film new scenes for their hit CW show Gossip Girl in Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Friday.
New episodes of Gossip Girl airs on Mondays @ 8PM ET/PT on The CW. You can bet your bottom dollar that Ugly Betty star America Ferrera will not be tuning in!
This Monday is episode “The Dark Night”: Serena and Dan are forced to deal with their unspoken problems while trapped in an elevator during a citywide blackout. In a humorous twist, Blair questions the lack of passion in her relationship with Marcus (guest star Patrick Heusinger), while at the same time Chuck appears to have lost his “passion” for any woman other than Blair. Meanwhile, Nate struggles between his feelings for Vanessa and his more-complicated-by-the-day relationship with Catherine (guest star Madchen Amick). Jenny risks losing her internship when Eleanor catches Jenny critiquing one of the Eleanor Waldorf designs.
Katharine McPhee is Must-See Marchesa
Katharine McPhee is looking fashion week fresh.
Jennifer Lopez will no longer be a judge on the finale of Project Runway.
Rose McGowan is still red hot.
Ben Affleck has a bushy beard
Orders for Sarah Palin’s eyeglasses have quadrupled.
Sophie Monk is bikini bike riding
Marc Jacobs and lunch date on PDA parade
Chace Crawford replacing Patrick Dempsey as Versace spokesman
Beyoncé, dressed as a cop, filmed scenes for her new video, “If I Were a Boy,” in Harlem yesterday. The single is set to be released Oct. 7, along with a second song, “Single Ladies.”
Sarah Jessica Parker sported a jacket with the slogan “Barack n Roll” in the Village the other day to show off her support for presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
Michael Phelps and his tablemates were given – and drank – several free bottles of champagne and sake from fans while dining at Blue Ribbon Sushi in Midtown the other night.
FOX has halted production of Joss Whedons new series, Dollhouse, starring Eliza Dushku, because its concerned the show’s thick plot may be too much for viewers.
Happy Birthday, Emmy Rossum!
Emmy Rossum mingles with designer Carmen Marc Valvo backstage at his Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent in New York City’a Bryant Park on Friday.
Every week for the past month, the actress/singer has been answering fan questions on her Youtube channel. Taping from places like her bedroom to her closet, check the videos out here: Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV.
Today, Emmy celebrates her 22nd birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMMY!
Lauren Conrad’s White Tie Affair
About a month ago, The Hills star Lauren Conrad and her costar pals Audrina Patridge, Stephanie Pratt and Lauren “Lo” Bosworth enjoyed a private performance by pop-rock band The White Tie Affair in Hollywood.
The band performed their singles “Mr. Right” and “The Letdown” in a special showcase organized by Audrina, an employee at their label, Epic Records.
This Monday, September 15th TWTA will appear on the The Hills — Sean P (guitar), Chris Wallace (vocals), Tim McLaughlin (drums), Ryan McLain (keyboard) and Ryan Cook (bass), Their song “Candle” will air as the show’s credits roll.
Tune in to watch the band’s performance on Monday at 10PM ET/PT on MTV. For more information, visit TheWhiteTieAffair.com.
Rachel McAdams is a Che Chick
Rachel McAdams is black, white and cute all over at the Che (Part 1) premiere during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at The Visa Screening Room at the Elgin Theatre on Tuesday in Toronto, Canada.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Steven Soderbergh’s four-hour guerrilla epic has been acquired by indie studio IFC Films. They sealed a low seven-figure deal for all North American rights to the two-part story of the revolutionary icon’s campaigns in Cuba and Bolivia. Benicio Del Toro stars as Guevara
Kanye West is “Cool with the Paparazzi”
Kanye West totes around his Louis Vuitton backpack and carries his Macbook after arriving in Hawaii via private jet on Friday.
Yesterday, the 31-year-old rapper was arrested at LAX airport in Los Angeles for breaking a photographer’s camera.
Kanye just blogged about the experience: “We back in the lab [making music]!!! I’m cool with the paparazzi. This guy wasn’t cool. I gotta work now… I’ll rant later!”
Mr. West, along with his road manager, allegedly damaged $10,000 worth of camera equipment. Check out the video of them wrestling for cameras at TMZ.
Slimmer Spears promotes her debut perfume Believe
Britney Spears is seen in this photo when she was with a little belly.
Naked Jessica in bondage ad campaign for young vote
Jessica Alba has appeared in a raunchy bondage-themed advertising campaign in an attempt to encourage young people to vote.
The Sin City actress stars in the dramatic photographic campaign for voter group Declare Yourself - which encourages young people to register to vote in the upcoming US Presidential election - and is seen topless, with black tape across her mouth and chest and heavy eye make-up.
The pictures include the tag 'Only You Can Silence Yourself', and Jessica, 27, claims they "really resonate" with the issue of voter registration.
She said: "If you don't register and vote and make a difference, and hopefully change the bad things that are happening in our country, you are essentially just binding and muzzling yourself.
"We sign up for MySpace pages and Facebook pages, and download music off the internet. The least people can do is register to vote online, actually making a difference in their world, not just making their lives a little bit cooler."
Photographer Marc Liddel shot the campaign, and despite the racy nature of the pictures Jessica insists she was not embarrassed.
She said: "It didn't freak me out at all. What I like about Marc's work is that he tells a story and brings real emotion to his pictures."
The actress has also spoken about her three-month-old baby Honor, her first child with husband Cash Warren, insisting being a parent is the most fulfilling thing she has experienced.
She said: "So far motherhood is the best thing ever. It is exhausting but way more fulfilling than anything I have done. Everything I do now is so much more meaningful because of her."
Other stars posing in the campaign include Andre 3000 and Christina Aguilera
Actress Jessica Alba arrives for the taping of the 2008 "NCLR Alma" awards at the Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, August 17, 2008. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) gives out the ALMA awards to honor outstanding Latino artistic achievement in television, film and music. The show airs September 12 on ABC
Madonna' Sticky and Sweet tour hits London
U.S. actress Gwyneth Paltrow (third right) sits with actress Kate Hudson (fouth right) in the audience before U.S. singer Madonna's performance on stage as part of her Sticky and Sweet tour at Wembley Stadium in London September 11, 2008
Celebs at New York Fashion Week
Model Veronica Webb (L) and actress Lauren Hutton attend the Zac Posen Spring 2009 collection at New York Fashion Week Sept. 11, 2008.
Michael Phelps "nervous" ahead of "SNL" debut
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps on Thursday admitted to a case of nerves, but seemed confident he won't be a fish out of water when he makes his acting debut on "Saturday Night Live" this coming weekend.
Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals at the recent Beijing Olympics, will be the guest host of the popular TV sketch comedy show when it premieres its 34th season Saturday.
"I'm probably more nervous doing this than I was swimming in the Olympics," the 23-year-old told reporters on a telephone conference call.
But Phelps said he can adapt to most everyday situations, and he hopes his real-life sarcasm will keep him afloat as he trades punch lines with the "Saturday Night Live" cast.
"The biggest thing I can tell you is that in my group of friends, I'm the most sarcastic," Phelps said about his comedic abilities.
A fan of former "SNL" funnyman Adam Sandler, Phelps said he has collected acting tips from Hollywood A-listers like Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore.
He added that the show's writers "nailed every topic" when parodying Phelps, from his calorie count to his medal count.
At Beijing Olympic Games, Phelps beat Mark Spitz's record seven golds for a single Olympic Games, which Spitz won at 1972's Munich Olympics. Overall, Phelps has 14 gold medals including six from the 2004 Olympic games in Athens.
Cameron Diaz Pumps You Up
Cameron Diaz is spotted heading out to the gym and leaving the gym in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Thursday.
The 35-year-old actress came in at #4 in Forbes‘ list of Hollywood’s Most Overpaid Actors.
“The highest paid actress in Hollywood, Diaz pulled in $50 million last year. But her high salary makes it hard for the romantic comedies she stars in to earn a good return. The Holiday brought in $205 million worldwide but Diaz’s high payday meant the film only grossed $3.70 for every dollar Diaz was paid.
For every dollar she was paid, Cameron Diaz’s movies averaged $4 of gross income.”
Nicole Kidman took the top spot on the list, followed by Jennifer Garner and Tom Cruise.
Jessica Simpson Dishes on Dave
Jessica Simpson leaves her uptown hotel in New York City and travels to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the Late Show With David Letterman on Thursday.
Earlier in the day, Jessica did some shopping at Barneys before she made her way over for her interview on the Late Show.
While talking to Dave, Jessica tried to explain how the idea of her jinxing the Cowboys came about. “I really thinks it’s because I was wearing a pink #9 jersey and not a blue one,” she said. She then went on to promise she would never wear another pink jersey again.
But regardless of what happens, Jessica said, “Tony always performs well.”
Leighton Meester is Zac Posen Pretty
Leighton Meester attends the Zac Posen Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent, Bryant Park on September 11, 2008 in New York City.
The 22-year-old Gossip Girl star sat next to actress/model Joy Bryant and celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, who has a new reality TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project, on Bravo.
To check out Leighton singing a cover of “Bette Davis Eyes” (best known for being performed by Kim Carnes), click here!
Aubrey O’Day Rocks Calf Coverings
Aubrey O’Day sits front and center at the Reem Acra Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Promenade, Bryant Park in New York City on Thursday, September 11.
The 24-year-old Danity Kane starlet was also seen sitting front row at the Custo Barcelona show (pink and multi-colored dress) and Chris Han show (headband).
DO YOU THINK Aubrey is starting a new fashion trend with calf-coverings — YES, NO, MAYBE SO?
Lauren Conrad’s Books Titled “L.A. Candy”
It was announced yesterday that Lauren Conrad has signed on to write a three-book series of young adult fiction for HarperCollins.
“The first book is scheduled to hit shelves in the summer of 2009,” The Hills star reveals. “They will be titled L.A. Candy and tell a behind-the scenes story of a young girl who moves to L.A. and unexpectedly becomes the star of a reality television show. The books will be loosely inspired by my own experience and are definitely influenced by my own life. Some of the characters may symbolize people in my life, but it is in no way calling anyone out.”
Lauren, 22, adds, “I’ve always loved books that I could lose myself in, ones that would transport me to another place, but had characters I could relate to. So, I’m so excited to have this opportunity to write books like that for other readers.”
WILL YOU BE reading Lauren’s fictional books — YES, NO, MAYBE SO?
Mischa Barton Parties Post-VMAs-Style
Look who else I ran into at In Touch Weekly’s Icons and Idols VMAs after-party at Chataeu Marmont? Mischa Barton!
As you probably have heard already, the 22-year-old former O.C. actress and her rocker boyfriend Taylor Locke recently broke up.
Mischa and Taylor, the guitarist for Rooney, have been romantically linked since the winter.
Also coming up for Ms. Barton is a collaboration with with designer Stacey Lapidus. They will released a line of headbands decorated with in crystals, pearls, feathers and silk (much like the one she’s pictured wearing here).
Mischa has said, “Accessories are fun and they’re easy to wear. I’ve always loved headbands and have worn Stacey’s headbands for a while.”
Rachel Weisz is a Brothers Bloom Babe
A svelte Rachel Weisz squeezes into a hip-hugging Herve Leger bandage dress for The Brothers Bloom premiere during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at Ryerson Theatre on Tuesday in Toronto, Canada.
The 37-year-old British actress finished off her look with Roger Vivier T-strap shoes. At the after-party, Rachel changed into Prada mini, Steiger shoes, and a Roger Vivier clutch. Classy! Classy! Classy!
Synopsis: The world’s greatest con men, the Brothers Bloom, have made a living off of swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody), and their silent partner and sidekick Bang-Bang (Rinko Kikuchi) team up for one last job, conning beautiful heiress Penelope (Weisz) by taking her on a tour of the world and relieving her of $2.5 million. On the way, Bloom falls for Penelope, which complicates the con severely. The film hits theaters on December 19. For more info, visit BrothersBloom.com.
Angelina Jolie: Changeling Trailer!
Check out the new trailer for Clint Eastwood’s new film, The Changeling, starring Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich.
Via Wiki: The film is set in 1920s Los Angeles and is based upon the Wineville Chicken Murders, an infamous kidnapping and murder case that occurred from 1928 through 1930 and received nationwide attention in the United States. When the son of Christine Collins (Jolie) is returned to her after being kidnapped, she suspects that the child is not her own. After being vilified as an unfit mother, Christine confronts the city authorities and corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department in order to find out the truth.
The Changeling opens on Friday, October 24. You can watch the HD trailer at Yahoo! Movies.
Blake Lively is Michael Kors Cute
Blake Lively rubs shoulders with designer Michael Kors at his Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent, Bryant Park on Wednesday in New York City.
The 21-year-old Gossip Girl sweetheart, who brought her manager and sister to the show, was dress in head-to-toe in–who else–Michael Kors.
Blake also celebrated her 21st birthday this past weekend in the city: “I had a wonderful birthday. I had lots of friends and family come in to celebrate with me. … Just getting to be around everyone was really incredible - everyone I don’t normally get to see working so much here in New York.”