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Actress - Singer Lindsay Morgan Lohan has recently spit with “snow-boarder” boyfriend Riley Giles, according to a close source to the press. 

Lind’s and Riley broke it off just after her weekend in NYC over the Thanksgiving Holiday.

According to insiders: “They’re over – they’ve broken up, they split after Thanksgiving weekend. She made it pretty clear when they got home…its over. She got tired of him pouting all the time. It was fine when they were in Utah, just the two of them. But then they returned to L.A. and Lindsay was shooting a movie, photographers followed them everyone, she had meetings with this agent, that publicist, this director. His ego couldn’t take it.”



Lindsay met Riley while in rehab at Cirque Lodge in Utah last August but friends close to the “new and improved” LML are relieved that she is had dumped him. Friends thought Riley was taking advantage of Lindsay’s fame and fortune.

Lindsay isn’t spending too much time licking her wounds - she has been spotted hanging with Stavros Niarchos and Adrian Grenier since she has been back in LA.

 On the career path, Lindsay is getting ready to back into the recording studio for her third CD entitled “Nobody’s Angel” for Universal Music Group’s Motown label - parent company to Casablanca (the label that released LLs CD “Speak”).

“Desperate Housewife” Eva Longoria Parker was spotted (wearing her A|X novelty turtleneck sweater) shopping in NYC yesterday. The sexy actress was with a-list celebrity stylist Robert Verdi as they shopped for their holiday gifts items from Armani Exchange in the Flatiron District in NYC.

Eva stopped in NYC after her trip to Germany where she attended the 2007 Bambi Awards – picking up an award for Best International TV Series. Eva is enjoying a break from her hectic schedule and plans to be juggling many things in 2008 with her Desperate Housewives Series, new restaurant BESO, and two films in the works. The first film is a romantic comedy “Over Her Dead Body”, and Eva stars with Lake Bell and Paul Rudd. The second comedy “Lower Learning” Eva stars with Jason Biggs and Rib Corddry.

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Keira Knightly is in snowy New York, with her boyfriend, Rupert Friend, to promote her latest movie “Atonement.”



Keira (22), stars with James McAvoy in this ambitious film adaptation of Ian McEwan’s acclaimed 2001 novel, “Atonement.”

 Knightley plays Cecilia Tallis, an upper-class woman in pre-World War II England whose love for the son
(McAvoy) of her family’s housekeeper is sorely and cruelly tested. 



“Atonement” previewed back in September, at the Toronto International Film Festival, and reunites Knightley with “Pride & Prejudice” director Joe 
Wright. It was then that Knightly spoke to the Boston Globe about the role that is already getting her Oscar buzz.

Keira in the part of Cecilia represents the sort of civilized suffering the Academy adores, but for Knightly the role is so much more, being her first mature part but a part that’s about maturing - about taking responsibility for one’s own choices and feelings.

ON PLAYING THE PART:
“I was looking for something more mature, and when I got the script, 
 she sort of ticked all the boxes. I wanted a woman who was dealing with 
the problems of being a woman, not the problems of being a girl. I liked that she wasn’t particularly nice. I liked the fact that she wasn’t particularly good. And I loved that she was, in a funny way, 
 redeemed by her love and by her sacrifice. Well, what I loved about Cecilia is that she’s wearing a mask, all the time. I think most people are. What was interesting was looking at that mask and then looking at what was underneath. It’s the 1930s and ‘40s, which was the peak of the British stiff upper lip, the peak of that society’s emotional repression. 



As far as the characterization goes, it hugely helped to watch a lot of ‘40s British movies: Celia Johnson [in “Brief Encounter”], and Deborah Kerr. It helps with that voice. There’s rigidness. The whole stiff-upper-lip thing is literally that. You see it a lot in older generations, people in their 80s in Britain, in the upper middle class and upper class - they’ve got this very held-together face, and that’s what we were trying to get. Once you imagine yourself in the period, actually, I found the characterization very easy. There didn’t seem to be another option about how to play her.”



ON WORKING WITH DIRECTOR JOE WRIGHT AGAIN:
It’s wonderful to watch. He’s creating a company. He’s now found Seamus McGarvey, who’s a fabulous director of photography, and the camera team feels like it’s cemented. And then Jacqueline Durran, who’s the costume designer, who did “Pride & Prejudice,” and Sarah Greenwood, who was the production designer, who also did “Pride & Prejudice.” Dario Marianelli - normally, no actress is ever going to know who the [expletive] the composer is . . .



ON HER NEXT PROJECT WITH MATTHEW RHYS:
“I’ve got a film I just finished that my Mum (playwright Sharman Macdonald) made about the circle of friends around Dylan Thomas. It’s called “The Edge of Love” at the moment I don’t think that title will stick. I play Vera Phillips who was his childhood sweetheart and who he and [Thomas’s wife] Caitlin meet with during the Second World War in Wales.”



“Atonement” opens in limited release on December 7, 2007


Two-time Grammy winner Usher has two other things to be proud of these days. Usher and his beautiful wife Tameka Foster welcomed baby boy Usher Raymond V into the world at 9:55 p.m. Monday, November 26. Usher was with his wife and new son URV at an Atlanta hospital during the time of birth - URV weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and he and mom are doing well. 



Usher said in a statement (through by publicist Patti Webster) released to the press last Tuesday (November 27): “We are so happy and proud of our beautiful son. What a blessing!”



Usher mother Jonetta Patton released a statement to People Magazine, stating: “I’m extremely excited and filled with joy about the birth of my grandson, Usher Raymond V. “He is beautiful, precious, healthy and such a blessing. I’m very happy for my son and his wife. God has truly blessed them with a special gift. This will be
 an amazing holiday season for all of us."



In September, Usher spoke to the press about the future of fatherhood: 

”I’ve found that it is a step-by-step 
process. You can wish for a million and one things. But I hope that my 
son has the same energy I had as a child. Hopefully, he won’t be as bad
 as me. I hope he’s just a healthy son.” “I just want my son to fully be coherent and to be healthy, first and foremost. 

URV is the couple’s first child. Foster, 37, has three children from a previous marriage.

Congrats to Usher and Tameka!!


PAUL VAN DYK – FEATURING REA GARVEY – LET GO

Paul van Dyk is always ready to bring it to you with star quality. These days his touring schedule is maxed out with globetrotting stops at major venues in London, Tel Aviv, Mexico, New York, Singapore, and recently selling out his dates at London’s Koko, Digital in Newcastle, and Warehouse Project in Manchester.

Between all that touring, PvD is still able to bring a sensational remix and video for “Let Go”, the new single from his recent CD, “In Between.” “
Let Go” is a classic slab of pure PvD and a favorite from his club
 sets everywhere.

PvD shot the video in downtown Los Angeles with vocals from Rea Garvey of German guitar heroes, Reamonn and directed by Hollywood’s most in demand music director, Shane Drake. Drake has worked some other amazing videos like: Timberland’s “The Way I Are”, 
Paramore’s “Crushcrushcrush” and Panic! At the Disco’s “I Write Sins
 and Tragedies” which won him the 2006 MTV Video Music Award for Best 
Director.

The remix release package for ‘Let Go’ includes a Vandit Club Mix, PvD Club Mix, plus remixes from Alex Kunnari, TV Rock, and Martin Roth.

Check out the video…




Player of all players, Lindsay Morgan Lohan, spent her Sunday courtside at L.A.’s Staples Center, to watch the Orlando Magic beat the hometown Lakers, 104-97.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 28 points, but the point of amazement is that the Magic’s win was the first road win over the Lakers after 10 straight losses, including their last two visits to the Forum. They have won only three of the last 18 meetings overall and nine of 30 since joining the NBA in 1990.

So Lindsay what happened?

Rihanna is getting ready to ring the alarm with the release of her next single “Breakin’ Dishes” - the fifth single from her album “Good Girl Gone Bad.”

Chris Applebaum is rumored to be on board to direct the music video shoot scheduled to take place in the next few weeks during a break in Rihanna’s World Tour.

The single “Breakin’ Dishes” was scheduled to break on January 15, 2008, but it could drop earlier since it’s gaining speed on the digital download highway - peaking at #40 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play. If Rihanna’s track “Breakin’ Dishes” goes to #1 then it would be her eighth single to reach the top of the charts.

In other news, Rihanna is named a style a icon by Seventeen Magazine – hit hard with her music and personal style. Rihanna had great success with her chart-topping hit single “Umbrella” and been keeping herself busy with the European leg of her “Good Girl Gone Bad Tour,” but the 19-year-old R&B star always looks like a star.

Gina Kelly, Seventeen’s fashion director who helped choose this year’s “Style Stars told the press: “In some ways, it’s the younger generation of celebrities who enjoy the most influence over the fashion world because they’re the ones willing to take the risks that inspire new trends. All the people we picked are true to their own style.”

Gina commented on Rihanna’s style: “I love her because she’s not like anyone else out there. It starts with her haircut. When she started out, it was long and pretty, but when she got the asymmetrical bob, she just started to break out, and then she got a cool new wardrobe to match her cool new hair.”

Rihanna explains her personal style and her love for fashion: “I’m very spontaneous, the best outfits from me come from not thinking about it. When I was growing up in Barbados, I actually learned about fashion from reading magazines and tearing out stuff that I thought was hot.”

Other trend-trackers in year’s Seventeen Style Stars issue are: Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Alba, Fergie, Lauren Conrad, Ashlee Simpson, and Lil Mama.
Seventeen Magazine’s first-ever Style Award were announced the December/January “Star Style” issue, on newsstand now.

Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue, KT Tunstall, Melissa Etheridge, and Annie Lennox will perform at the Oslo Spektrum, Norway to celebrate piece and perform at this years perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Event Concert, on December 11. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony is followed the next day by the Nobel Peace Prize Concert - broadcasted live and hosted by Uma Thurman and Tommy Lee Jones.

The award is given annually to an individual whose humanitarian efforts exemplify a spirit of generosity and leadership that will help spread the positive message manifested by the Nobel Peace Prize throughout the world.

The Nobel Peace Prize is the most prestigious award in the world, and this year the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 is to be shared, in two equal parts, between the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and former U.S. Vice-President Albert Arnold Gore Jr. for their work to help build awareness and lay the foundations to disseminate man-made climate change. Al Gore wrote the Oscar-winning documentary titled “An Inconvenient Truth” to increase awareness on global warming.

Past icons to receive the Nobel Peace Prize are: Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Kofi Annan, and other remarkable individuals and organizations.

For more information on the Nobel Peace Prize and Concert,click here

Nicole Kidman has revealed her new film ‘Australia’ is the movie she “dreamed of making” since she was a child.

‘Australia’ is a World War II musical extravaganza, directed by ‘Moulin Rouge’ creator Baz Luhrmann, tells the story of an English aristocrat, played by Nicole, who falls in love with a rugged Australian, played by Hugh Jackman.

Nicole said: “It’s just extraordinary in epic-ness. This is the kind of film that I dreamt of making as a little girl. And part of the dream now includes wanting David Beckham to star as a “hunky builder” in her new film ‘Australia’. After seeing him play with his soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy in Australia, she was so taken with the muscular sportsman that she thinks he would be perfect to play the small part of a laborer alongside her in the romantic epic.

However, David has told press: “I never wanted to be an actor. It has never appealed to me. When I finish my soccer career what I want to do most is spend more time with my sons and Victoria and do some work for good causes.”

The Sundance Institute has released the list of movies that will play at the Sundance Film Festival 2008.

In the Dramatic competition, entrants include the long awaited big-screen versions of Michael Chabon’s The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, from filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) and starring Sienna Miller, Peter Sarsgaard, and Nick Nolte, and an adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel Choke, directed by actor Clark Gregg (The New Adventures of Old Christine) and starring Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston.

In the Documentaries selection, films cover the usual assortment of visual expression that “documents” reality (films about New Orleans, slavery, war-torn Africa, and steroids) and personality profiles (Hunter S. Thompson, Patti Smith, and Roman Polanski).

This year the Sundance Institute received the largest number of entries to date a total 3,624 submissions were submitted and Sundance selected an assortment of 121 movies from 25 countries to screen at the annual festival, taking place January 17-27 in Park City and other locations in Utah.

The full Sundance program click here

Low profile couple John Mayer and Minka Kelly were spotted having dinner at New York’s Waverly Inn Monday night. The couple seems to be doing well to spite the fact of rumors that John was holding hands’ and dirty dancing with ex flame Cameron Diaz at NYC GoldBar a few days ago. Later that night the couple was spotted at Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano’s hotspot Butter.

For the first time ever, Skullcandy introduces a DJ style headset with a built-in, detachable MP3 player. Listen to your music wirelessly through 40mm power drivers, or pull the player, slide on the battery pack, and transform it into a mini portable MP3 player for use with any headset!

The Skullcandy MFM Pro headphone is the complete package with 1 gig MP3 Integrated Player Headphone it’s the closest thing to injecting your music directly into your skull.

To order your headset click here

Rihanna fans are going to get an unexpected gift this holiday season when her label, Def Jam, unveils “Def Jam Sessions, Vol. 1”, later this month.
The CD contains two unreleased tracks “Haunted’ and “Cry” that were spared from the Rihanna 2007 “Good Girl Gone Bad” CD.

Set to drop December 18, the 13-track “Def Jam Sessions, Vol. 1” CD contains rare, import-only and unreleased tracks from top Hip-Hop musicians such as Fabolous, Nas, Method Man, Bobby Valentino, Redman and Ne-Yo.

Here is the track list for “Def Jam Sessions, Vol. 1”:

The N... - Nas
Where Y’all At - Nas
I Shine, You Shine - Fabolous
Chirp Back - Fabolous
That’s What It Does - Ne-Yo
Spotlight - Ne-Yo
OD - Method Man
F**k Da Security - Redman
Let’s Go - Redman
Haunted - Rihanna
Cry - Rihanna
Wreck - Bobby Valentino
Let’s Go - Bobby Valentino

To get your copy click here

Brad Pitt was in his newly adopted hometown of New Orleans over the weekend to unveil the latest phase of his eco-friendly architectural-housing plan. Pitt is on a mission to make things right and build green affordable housing on a large scale to help victims of Hurricane Katrina-wrecked Lower Ninth Ward.

The 43-year-old actor Pitt set up a foundation, specifically targeted at New Orleans and called “Make It Right” focusing on rebuilding the Ninth Ward, one of the most devastated areas of New Orleans, and provide stronger and healthier safe homes that had less impact on the environment would be a catalyst for recovery and redevelopment throughout this area and across the city of New Orleans.

To find out how you can help rebuild New Orleans and get involved with Make it Right click here

SCUMFROG – JESSE HOUK
Amsterdam’s Jesse Houk, aka The Scumfrog, is always thinking ahead. The in-demand remixer and energetic DJ is looking for ways to take dance music to new arenas, weather it’s with his live electronic music act “DJs Are Alive” or at his virtual club, Glam Scum, on Second Life. The “music revolution-ary” is no stranger to traditional dance clubs though, recently headlining Ibiza’s Privilege (the worlds biggest club), playing at the Burning Man festival, and touring constantly. We sat down with the former boy band member to find out his loves, his hates, and what he has planned for his new website.


How did you first get into DJing? 


I started DJing in high school in the mid eighties as a way to get invited to parties otherwise exclusive to girls and guys in higher grades. This was long before a DJ was cool. He was usually tucked away somewhere and yelled at for not playing enough Kid n Play. However, the next day in class you could say I was there. 




What was your first big break?

Landing two of my tracks on Danny Tenaglias Global Underground compilation in 1999. 




How would you describe your personal look/style? 

I'm into fashion to the point that I follow certain brands and designers. If something makes me look good I stick with it. But I’m not very hip when it comes to keeping up with the seasons. You’ll be likely to see me in something that is so 2004. I’m not against labels as long as they’re not visible on me.

How would you describe your sound? 

Fitting and elevating.




What do you think about the current state of affairs in dance music? 

Between Clear Channel still not being down with Trentmoller, and actual music sales being at a seemingly unstoppable decline, dance music is completely underground again, which is, in my humble opinion, when it is at its most innovative and vibrant. More and more producers during their creative process let go of the notion that their songs need to sell or get radio play. This results in music that is more from the heart than from the mind, and on any given underground club night, the result of this trend is very audible.




What other artists or producers have been impressing you lately? 

Keep an eye out for Deadmau5 (Canada), D-Nox (Germany), David Gausa (Spain), Lank (Hungary), Tommy Vee (Italy)




What’s your favorite club to play? Favorite city to play in? 

The Deep End in Black Rock City




What’s the one thing you cant live without when on the road? 

My amazing team back home that informs me where I am, and what I am doing, on an hour-to-hour basis.




What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen or had happen to you at a gig? 

Watching a fellow DJ from the same line-up chatting up a girl while I was performing. He was claiming to be me after she told him she had come to the club to see The Scumfrog. I don’t know if she fell for it, but they did leave the club together.


What exciting stuff do you have coming up? Gigs, albums, travel...? 

I did a project with Cyndi Lauper for her upcoming album. The stuff came out really cool and is about ready for release on Sony. For travel info check out www.thescumfrog.com.

With his new website thescrumfrog.com – Jesse is one of the first major producers to give away upcoming tracks to DJs and fans. Check it out and get tour dates, new releases, merchandise, and downloads, and some extra exclusives.

Listen to The Scumfrog’s new show on Sirius Radio’s Area 33 or his most recent DJ mix podcast at theflawlessSound.com. He’ll be playing at New York’s Sullivan Room on December 14, 2007.

As top tennis player, Roger Federer, readies for the Australian Open he is doing it in style. The Worlds No. 1 is featured in GQ Magazine’s influential “Man of the Year” December issue wearing an Armani Exchange Pima t-shirt.

The King of the Court joins Bill Clinton, Kanye West, and Daniel Craig in the December issue (on stands now).

The A|X Pima Cotton Tee is the ultimate in luxury t-shirts. Made from
100% Imported Pima Cotton the t-shirt retails for $25.

Wanna look like a king of style – click here

If Hollywood were Gothman City then Lindsay Morgan Lohan would be The Huntress – the misunderstood member of the Justice League of America. Once an outgoing, optimistic, naive child that quickly became a master of disguise as she struggled through reckless behavior to hone her superpower abilities.

Well Lindsay had the chance to play out a superhero fantasy on a recent photo shoot, were she posed with a team of superheroes, including Batman and Robin, Spider-Man, and the Incredible Hulk.

Well, like The Huntress, LL had struggled through reckless behavior but is now on the right path to change as she continues her sobriety. Lindsay is concentrating on her life and her career right now with the filming of latest movie “Dare to Love Me” and recording her new CD “Nobody’s Angel”.

But all work and no play could leave even a superhero wanting more in the “dark knight”. Which could explain recent rumors hat LL has been getting close to Dark Knight star Heath Ledger (The Joker). Reports say the two hooked up after meeting at New York’s Beatrice Inn over the Thanksgiving weekend.

According to source reports in the press: “Lindsay and Heath hit it off straight away. When she left the club she started texting him straight away and they hooked up a few times while she was still in New York. They were meeting late at night for sex. It was purely physical.”

Lohan, 21, recently spit with her rehab romance Riley Giles and Heath, 28, split from Michelle Williams - with who he has a two-year-old daughter, Matilda - in September.
Stay tuned..

10 TRACKS YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD NOW!!!

1. Forerunners - Lifecycle (Live from Armada at Ibiza)

2. Gabriel & Dresden feat. Jan Burton (Cicada Full Vocal Mix)- Dangerous Power

3. Above & Beyond - Good for Me (Club Mix)

4. Jose Amnesia featuring Jennifer Rene - Invincible (Sied Van Riel Remix)

5. Jonas Steur featuring Jennifer Rene - Fall to Pieces (Tiesto Remix)

6. David K - Three Arches (Samim Mix)

7. Hybrid - Finished Symphony (Deadmau 5 Remix)

8. Soundbluntz - Maybe You’ll Get Lucky (Ibiza Sunrise Mix)

9. Stero Scum - Let’s Get Dirty (Electro Mix)

10. Justin Michael featuring Jackie Wilson - Funky Love (Friscia & Lamboy Radio Edit)

Also, check out this mix mash of Rihanna’s Please Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna vs. Bob Sinclar

The 2008 Grammy Nominations were announced yesterday and our good friend Tiesto received a nomination in the category “Best Electronic Dance Album”, for his CD “Elements of Life”

“Elements of Life” released by Black Hole Recordings, has currently sold over 72,000 albums in the US and reaching golden and platinum status in several other countries.

Other highlights are Kanye West leadng the pack of nominees with eight nominations, followed by Amy Winehouse with six and Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain with five each, and Rihanna snagging three nominees for record of the year (Umbrela), song of the year (Umbrella), and R&B performance by a duo or group with vocals (Hate That I Love You with Ne-Yo). Congrats to all....

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences was established in 1957, and is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. The 50th annual Grammy Awards will be presented Feb. 10, 2008, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Check out Tiesto in action with this Tiesto power mix video. Enjoy!

For a complete list of nominees click here

Victoria Beckham dishes sexy secrets about her love life with David Beckham in a January issue of ELLE Magazine.

In a recent interview at the couple’s Beverly Hills home in Los Angeles, Saucy Spice revealed, “I sleep naked. I’m going to be naked if I’m getting in bed with him every night!”

Beckham also spoke about her recent move to Los Angeles this summer when her soccer-superstar husband David was signed to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy. “I’m very proud to be British, but here it’s a lot more relaxed. It’s the happiest as a family that we’ve ever been. I just love America.”

Her decision to reunite with the Spice Girls was strictly child’s play: “I wanted my children to see that Mummy was a pop star, It was the last opportunity for them to stand in a crowd full of people screaming for the Spice Girls.”

Victoria also spoke about her social skills, “tried to be friends with people but I didn’t fit in so... kept myself to myself,” and her unmistakable star quality, “It became very obvious from the start that I was never going to be the best singer or dancer or actress. I was never a natural. I’ve never been that good at anything, to be completely honest.”

Her talent for grabbing the media spotlight is something that comes natural for the sexy socialite “I’m so camp! I’m such a gay man trying to get out,” she says. “I don’t give a (bleep) what anybody thinks.”

To read the entire ELLE Magazine article click here

NUMARK “TOTAL COMPUTER DJ IN A BOX”
Looking for the perfect gift to get the next superstar DJ of the world. Well, just in time for the holidays, Numark the world’s leading manufacturer of products for the professional DJs announces three new all-in-one solutions with their DJ in a Box bundle sets designed for all computer-based DJs.

The three new DJ bundle set products are Mobile Computer DJ in a Box, Professional Computer DJ in a box, and Total Computer DJ in a Box.

Total Computer DJ in a Box is the most basic of the three. This starter set is designed specifically for beginners, providing everything needed to start up simply. Plug the controller in via USB, configure your settings, and you’re ready to go.

All three bundle sets work on Mac OS X or Windows platforms and come standard with all the necessary cables to interconnect with a computer and software to start DJing within minutes of opening the box. The Total Computer DJ in a Box retails for about $499.

To get yours click here

In case you missed Access Hollywood yesterday check out the clip of nineteen-year-old “Miss Golden Globe 2008”, Rumer Willis, picking out her favorite Holiday party looks from the A|X Holiday Collection.

As reported on styletraxx, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recently named
Rumer Willis “Miss Golden Globe 2008”. Rumer is the daughter of two-time Globe nominee Demi Moore and four-time nominee – and winner for the ABC (1985-1989) TV series Moonlighting – Bruce Willis. The 65th annual Golden Globes will be broadcast live Sunday, Jan. 13, on NBC (8-11 pm ET).

Access Hollywood is the place to go to find out the latest entertainment news, celebrity gossip and behind-the-scenes stories in Hollywood. Catch Tony Potts, Shaun Robinson, Tim Vincent, Billy Bush, Nancy O’Dell and Maria Menounes weekdays on NBC – check your local listings.

As reported on styletraxx, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recently named Rumer Willis “Miss Golden Globe 2008”. Rumer is the daughter of two-time Globe nominee Demi Moore and four-time nominee – and winner for the TV series Moonlighting – Bruce Willis. The 65th annual Golden Globes will be broadcast live Sunday, Jan. 13, on NBC (8-11 pm ET).

To watch the video click here

Actor Orlando Bloom took some time out of his busy schedule to visit Katmandu, the capital city of Nepal, this week. Mount Everest, one of Nepal’s most famous places, is the subject of a documentary that Orlando Bloom was involved with making.

The British actor played the part of narrator on the new DVD “Everest: A Climb for Peace”, “a socially relevant documentary about peace, war, and the human spirit.” According to reports the Dalai Lama had lavished praise for the project – calling the new DVD “a tremendous achievement.”

The Everest Peace Project mission is having international, multi-cultural Peace Climbs on mountains across the world. In harmony with the United Nation's fundamental goals - our vision, through the example of international cooperation is to promote a Global Community that strives for peace and compassion. The EPP is dedicated to establish a lasting legacy of education by helping build at least 1 school and 2 libraries for children in Nepal.

To find out how you can help click here

Mary J. Blige is one busy lady. Not only has Blige recently launched her own YouTube Channel, but she was also just nominated for 2 Grammy Awards –

*Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
(For a solo vocal performance. Singles or Tracks only.) - “Just Fine”
 - Mary J. Blige



*Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals 
(For duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only) - “Disrespectful”
- Chaka Khan Featuring Mary J. Blige

And this news comes as the hip hop R&B soul singer, Mary J. Blige gets ready to release the follow-up the most successful album of her career, the triple platinum The Breakthrough, with her eighth studio CD “Growing Pains” (Geffen Records) on December 18.

Always one to get her message across loud, clear, Mary doesn’t disappoint with the first release off her new CD “Growing Pains” – “Just Fine.” The up-tempo single “Just Fine” displays Blige’s newfound spirit and has already become an instant hit on radio and MTV, BET and VH-1.

The track “Just Fine” was produced by Tricky Stewart and co-written by Mary the Dream. Jazze Pha and Tricky and Dream are the duo behind Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” And Blige said that the splashy hit was almost hers.

In a recent interview to MTV Blige said: “They did the song for me, and it was during the Grammy time and I was really, really busy, and I heard it, and I was like, ‘Oh my goodness, that’s a smash. I love this song.’ And it was like, ‘It’s yours.’ So in the midst of it being mine, they were probably telling [Rihanna] it was hers.”

But in typical Mary style there is said to be no hard feelings between the R&B veteran and the fast-rising newcomer. “She’s such a beautiful lady, and I love her to death,” Mary J. said of Rihanna. “I was so glad that she caught it and knocked it out of the park, and it’s still one of my favorite songs to date.”

Mary spoke to the press about her new CD stating: “Growing Pains represents accepting that there’s pain that goes along with growing and change. “They’re going to get a sense of what my state of mind is and how I view the world,” she says. “And hopefully, most of all, they’re going to hear just the sincere honesty and love that I have for them. No pain, no gain. “

Growing Pains, features guest appearances by Ludacris and Usher and production by The Neptunes, Jazze Pha, Johnta Austin, Neyo, Stargate, Bryan-Michael Cox, Dre and Vidal, Tricky, Dream, and Sean Garrett.

Logging on Blige’s YouTube Channel (maryjtv), fans can watch behind the scenes footage of “Just Fine” and have a look at a video in which Blige talks about the meaning behind “Growing Pains”. For those Mary J. NYC fans you can have your chance to meet the superstar, Ms. Blige, as she signs copies of her new CD “Growing Pains” at Best Buy (529 5th Avenue / 44th & 5th Avenue) on Wednesday December 19 at 8pm.

Batman Begins’ actor Christian Bale, has recently signed on to play the cyborg-battling rebellion leader, John Connor, in the new movie “Terminator Salvation”. “Charlie’s Angels” director McG is also in negotiations to helm the Warner Bros. project.

According to the Halcyon Company, which produces the Terminator movies, this installment in the Terminator movie franchise will not pick up where Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines left-off, but will instead kickoff the beginning of a new trilogy.

It is rumored that Bale’s role, as Connor will lead what is left of the human race stemming from man’s ongoing war against the machines, but may not be a major role. This installment will introduce a whole new batch of different character at the center of the action film.

Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins has been set on the fast track for studio productions, with an estimated release date in theaters of Summer 09, coinciding with the release of a new Terminator video game.

And if you can’t wait till 09 for your dose of Terminator action then you’re in luck. The Fox network has created “The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, an hour-long action drama series based around the Terminator characters. “The Sarah Connor Chronicles” is set to make its premiere on the network January 14 on the Fox Network. Check your local listings.

Bale, is currently shooting the sequel ‘The Dark Knight,’ in which he reprises his role as the Caped Crusader.

Once upon a time there were four very fashionable women that lived in Manhattan in search of love. What happens next is the thing that happens often – be careful what you wish for because it may just come true.

Well it does come true in the new “Sex and the City” movie that has just wrapped filming about a week ago but and New Line Cinema has already created a trailer for the highly anticipated flick.

Rumors about the film have been surfaced since filming began in September but we must warn you – spoiler alert!

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) in a wedding dress.

Charlotte York (Kirsten Davis) sporting a pregnancy bump.

Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) has moved to Los Angeles.

Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) still lives in, and hates, Brooklyn.

Mr. Big (Chris Noth) becomes a dad.

And Academy Award Winner Jennifer Hudson joined the cast as Carrie’s assistant.

What does it all mean? Well you’ll have to wait to find out when the film hits theaters in May 2008. But you can watch the official trailer here.

A|X Armani Exchange has partnered with renowned artist Tiesto to develop an integrated retail-marketing program that supports Mercy Corps. and its mission to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive communities.

For this program, A|X Armani Exchange partnered with Tiesto to design a limited edition “Remix The Future” t-shirt that will be sold in all A|X Armani Exchange stores nationwide and online at armaniexchange.com. 100% of the profits from the sales ($38 from the $48 retail) will go directly to Mercy Corps.

In addition, Tiesto has created an exclusive A|X remix of his dance track “Sweet Things”, a song that expresses a positive message of hope and change, that will be used as a complimentary gift for all those that support Mercy Corps, through the purchase of this limited edition t-shirt.

Giorgio Armani

 said: "I have had fun designing this t-shirt with DJ Tiesto. Hopefully it can now help make a difference in raising funds for the great work of the Mercy 
Corps and show how fashion can play a part in a good cause."

Tiesto

 stated: “It's very exciting to do something special with A|X for the holidays. Mercy Corps assists people from around the world who are afflicted by conflict or disaster and gives them the power to transform their communities. It is a charity organization that I am proud to help raise money for. I chose to give away my song, “Sweet Things” because of the positive message and uplifting spirit I hope the song brings people.”

Tiesto was recently nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in recorded music; a GRAMMY in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category for his CD Elements of Life”. ‘Elements of Life’ released by Ultra Records on April 24th, continues its success, having sold over 72,000 albums in the US to date and reaching golden and platinum status in numerous other countries globally.

On his recent Grammy nomination, Tiesto

 said: “I have been working on this album for over a year and therefore am very happy with the nomination.” says Tiesto, “It’s recognition for all the hard work!”

Congrats Tiesto!

To support Mercy Corps and purchase your limited edition Tiesto Charity Tee click here

If a picture says a thousand words then this snap of sexy soccer stud David Beckham showing off his Emporio Armani underwear would say one word “HOT” a thousand times over.

Star photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott (M&M) shot Becks in his Emporio Armani briefs, for a series of black and white ads, in Los Angeles a few weeks back.

The official advertising campaign will launch in the February 2008 issue of Vanity Fair USA, with a special pullout spread. Followed by billboards across major US cities, starting with New York and LA before hitting international pathways in London, Milan, Rome, and Paris.

Giorgio Armani stated: David Beckham is “truly a modern day icon in that his fame extends well beyond the realm of soccer,” saying “He represents a notion of modern masculinity: as a sports hero, husband and father. He is also a man with a great sense of style. There was a time when soccer players were not always considered to be fashion role models. David Beckham has helped to change that.”

David Beckham and Mr. Armani are good friends and have worked together back in 2002, when Mr. Armani designed uniforms for the English national team.

The February issue of Vanity Fair will be the “Hollywood Issue” and it is rumored that Jessica Biel will be grace the cover with profiles and glamour-filled photos of Anne Hathaway, America Ferrera, and Zoe Saldana.

Well only 52days left until February and the official campaign is unleashed – let the countdown begin….

Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson were in Sin City this past weekend to support co-star Samuel L. Jackson, who hosted Spike TV’s 2007 Video Game Awards, held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Friday. You may remember Rachel and Hayden were rumored to have been dating this past summer but it is rumored that from the looks of things this past weekend it was - Game Over.

The 2007 Video Game Award show pays tribute to the outstanding achievements of games, breakthrough technology, and provides a forecast of the future of gaming—including exclusive sneak peeks and world premiere footage of some of the hottest and most anticipated games of 2008 and beyond.

A fitting place to be since the three also launched the world premiere screening of their new Action / Sci-Fi Fantasy movie “Jumper,” at the Egypt’s Great Sphinx in front of the Luxor Hotel and Casino.

“Jumper” is about a genetic irregularity that allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between “Jumpers” and those who have sworn to kill them.

The evening also featured award presentations and appearances by Heroes hottie Kristen Bell, Criss Angel, “Chuck” stars Joshua Gomez and Zachary Levi, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, “The Ultimate Fighter 1” winner Forrest Griffin, MTV surreal reality couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, NFL quarterback and Heisman trophy winner Matt Leinart, and the one and only Tila Tequila from MTVs “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.

Game of the year went to BioShock (2K Games/ 2K Boston - 2K Australia). Check out a complete list of winners after the jump.

The 2007 Video Game Awards will air this Sunday @ 9PM ET/PT on Spike TV. Jumper opens in theaters everywhere February 14, 2008.

Watch the official movie trailer for Jumper here.

Last night, Armani Exchange and GQ Magazine hosted a VIP dinner at the Norwood Club in NYC to toast the finalists and announce the winner. Armani Exchange is proud to announce the winner from the A|X Underwear model search – Ryan Barry.

Thousands of entries were received for the contest and an elite panel of celebrity judges narrowed the entries down to their top 3 finalist. The top three finalists in the contest were Ryan Barry, Daniel Lee and Michael Bellantuono.

The winner was selected by the results of a public internet polling process and their performance in a test photos shoot that took place in Manhattan this week - Ryan’s winning photo is above.

Get to know Ryan Barry
Height: 6'1
Weight: 180
Occupation: Fitness trainer
Favorite DJ: Any sexy mix by Om Records
Personal Style: T-shirt and jeans
Current Obsession: Always chocolate; beach skateboarding
MySpace: http://myspace.com/lagunatrainer

A|X underwear - gives an everyday basic a dose of high-caliber edge. A|X Underwear was designed for the modern guy who is expressive, body conscious, confident, and ready for action day or night.

Want to look like a winner – get your pair of A|X Underwear here

Reports that gold digger / model Alexandra Paressant had an affair with is making allegations of an affair with NBA Champ Tony Parker are ridiculous.

It seems that this isn’t the first time the French "model" has tried to squeeze out fortune from the famous. Last year soccer star Ronaldinho, who Paressant had dated, sued her for alleging he partied before World Cup games.

Eva’s rep Liza Anderson, released a statement to the press: “These allegations are completely, 100% false and untrue. All high profile couples fall victim to these sorts of things in the course of their relationships. It appears that this is not the first time this woman has used an athlete to gain public notoriety.”

Eva says, “Tony has been nothing short of the perfect husband.”

Tony says, “I love my wife. She’s the best thing in my life, and I have never been happier.” 



The games people play.....

The nominees for this year’s Golden Globe Awards were announced yesterday in Los Angeles, and the list was full of Hollywood A-listers.

Heroes hottie Hayden Panettiere, along Ryan Reynolds and Quentin Tarantino, announced the categories and nominees for the 65th annual ceremony, not sure how the current writers strike will affect the schedule of the show but it is set to take place on January 13, 2008.

The complete list is as follows:

1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
AMERICAN GANGSTER 
ATONEMENT 
EASTERN PROMISES 
THE GREAT DEBATERS 
MICHAEL CLAYTON 
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN 
THERE WILL BE BLOOD

2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
CATE BLANCHETT – ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE 
JULIE CHRISTIE – AWAY FROM HER 
JODIE FOSTER – THE BRAVE ONE 
ANGELINA JOLIE – A MIGHTY HEART 
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY – ATONEMENT

3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
GEORGE CLOONEY – MICHAEL CLAYTON 
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS – THERE WILL BE BLOOD 
JAMES MCAVOY – ATONEMENT 
VIGGO MORTENSEN – EASTERN PROMISES 
DENZEL WASHINGTON – AMERICAN GANGSTER

4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE 
CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR 
HAIRSPRAY 
JUNO 
SWEENEY TODD

5.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
AMY ADAMS – ENCHANTED 
NIKKI BLONSKY – HAIRSPRAY 
HELENA BONHAM CARTER – SWEENEY TODD 
MARION COTILLARD – LA VIE EN ROSE 
ELLEN PAGE – JUNO

6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
JOHNNY DEPP – SWEENEY TODD 
RYAN GOSLING – LARS AND THE REAL GIRL 
TOM HANKS – CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR 
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – THE SAVAGES 
JOHN C. REILLY – WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY

On Tuesday December 11, Armani Exchange and Dazed and Confused Magazines teamed up to celebrate the opening of the new A|X store on Regent Street with a preview of Matt Irwin Dazed and Confused docu-fashion film.

Irwin spent several days filming about twenty of today’s most sought-after young models around London and New York. The film was shot on Super-8 giving it a true edge of luxury and the UK music duo, Hexstatic, consisting of Stuart Warren Hill and Robin Brunson, provided the films electro soundtrack.

The film was project on the stores façade immediately followed by a cocktail party in the stores sub-basement shelter. The party was attended by the Dazed & Confused crew and model, like Anouk Lepere, party girl Alice Delal and actress Anna Brewster, Robert Story, Katie Shillingford, and film-maker Matt Irwin.

To watch the video click here

As reported on Styletraxx, David Beckham has signed a three-year deal with the House of Armani to appear in the sexy print campaign for Emporio Armani’s underwear collection, launching in the U.S. January 08. 



In a recent interview with the men’s trade publication DNR, Beckham said: “I was a bit nervous about doing an underwear campaign,” I’ve not done pictures that reveal so much, but working with the photographers proved to be great fun and I think the pictures will speak for themselves.” 



Shot last month by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott (M&M) in Los Angeles, the sexy shots will debut with a special foldout section in the February edition of Vanity Fair, before a worldwide rollout in magazines and on billboards in major cities around the world.

Mr. Armani has stated: 
“David has been able to transcend the world of sport and style, he is one of the very few iconic sports people who is as well-known for his talent on the football field as for his style off the field.” 


The Emporio Armani Underwear collection has been sold in Europe but in January it will make it’s official U.S. debut. Emporio Armani Underwear will be sold at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, as well as on their Web sites and the Emporio Armani site.

The electro-duo Goldfrapp, Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, are ditching their electro-infused pop for their fourth album 'Seventh Tree' and moving towards a radically different sound that is more acoustic and organic.

In a recent interview to Billboard Magazine, Allison Goldfrapp said, "We did talk quite a lot about what kind of instruments would get that kind of warmth and that kind of sound we wanted. We'd never used acoustic guitars before. We wanted the sound to be delicate, but not weak." "We did an acoustic radio session and we really enjoyed that. I think that involves more people, having little chamber group sounds."

The live show is going to be stripped back as well, with more emphasis on acoustic and live instruments. Gregory tell Billboard: "We're going to try and do it unplugged and be more acoustic about it, and see how that feels.

The tracklisting for "Seventh Tree" is as follows:

"Clowns"
"Little Bird"
"Happiness"
"Road To Somewhere"
"Eat Yourself"
"Some People"
"AandE"
"Cologne Cerrone Houdini"
"Caravan Girl"
"Monster Love"

The record was co-produced by Flood (Smashing Pumpkins, NIN) and will drop on February 26 2008.

Well February 2008 is going to be a big month for “The Dutchess”, Fergie, not only is she gracing the cover of the January / February Blender, as Woman of the Year, but she is also nominated for a Grammy in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, (February 10, 08) and she will be joining Kanye West, Akon and will.i.am. on the 25th anniversary edition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, due February 12.

She speaks to Blender about her popularity and celebrity: “People put celebrities on a pedestal and act like they’re perfect. But I’m more like the people’s artist — the same way Diana was ‘the people’s princess.’ I’m a little more human than other artists. I’m not afraid to show my flaws.”

On Michael Jackson’s 25th anniversary CD - 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever – The CD portion includes a new version of 'Beat It 2008' by Fergie, a Kanye West remix of “Billie Jean”; a new 2008 version of “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” with Akon and Will.I.Am; and Will.I.Am remixes of “The Girl Is Mine” and “P.Y.T.”

The set also includes “For All Time,” an unreleased track from the original “Thriller” recording sessions, mixed and re-mastered by Jackson.

Check out the track-listing for the CD/DVD special after the jump.

This past Sunday, Rihanna rocked the stage of Wembley Arena, in London. Styletraxx spies say: Rihanna opened the sold-out show around 9.30, sporting a new curly hairstyle, wearing her trademark PVC knee length boots, tutu, and bra.

Rihanna unleashed her powerhouse vocals in an electrified set - opening up with “Break it Off,” moving into other hits like “Rehab,” “SOS,” “Break’ in Dishes,” "Unfaithful," and the Bob Marley classic “Is this Love.”

Rihanna continued to dazzle with several outfit changes as she shifted into a set of her modern ballads “Unfaithful,” and “Hate that I Love You,” before bringing things turning things back-up with the mega-hits “Shut up and Drive,” and “Please Don’t Stop The Music,” – the house track that got the entire place on their feet as if they were raving at an underground London warehouse.

Rihanna ended her 75 minute set with the smash hit “Umbrella,” a track those living with London’s temperamental weather conditions can related to all year round.

This ends Rihanna’s 2007 World Tour and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for 2008.

Brad Pitt was spotted in NYC yesterday, making his way through a crowd of fans on his way to a pre-taping appearance on Live with Regis & Kelly at ABC studios.

The 44-year-old (HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD) was there to talk about his “Make it Right” project, which assists in rebuilding the Hurricane Katrina stricken Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, with building houses that were not only stronger and healthier, but that had less impact on the environment.

Brad’s interview is set to air on Live with Regis & Kelly next Monday morning - Christmas Eve (December 24th) the episode is rumored to include a performance by the cast of “High School Musical: The Ice Tour. Check your local listings…

Lindsay Morgan Lohan attended an intimate party for nightlife visionary leader Brent Bolthouse, to help celebrate his birthday. The soirée was held this weekend at Bolthouses home in Laurel Canyon and attended by 100 A-listers and friends.

LL told the press: “I love Brent, he’s special,” but Bolthouse himself is always surprised when the night works out, telling the press: “Whenever I host any party I’m always amazed when anyone ever comes.”

It is also being rumored that the “new and improved” Lindsay Morgan Lohan recently called into a Las Vegas radio station - in an effort to nab Hannah Montana tickets for a friend’s nieces – and opened up about her newfound love on life.

“I think my life is different now, and it’s changed, and I’m growing up,” LL told the morning hosts at Mix 94.1 FM. “It was time to grow up. I’ve gone through a lot, and I’m just a different person now.”

Always one to put others first Lindsay went on to say how she hopes to plan a trip to Africa on a humanitarian mission some time in the near future. Lindsay said: “I really love children,” she said, “and it would be nice to give back.”

Lindsay is a giver….

As previously reported on Styletraxx, A|X Armani Exchange opened a freestanding flagship store located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo – covering 4,925 square feet on two levels, the new concept store will offer an innovative design and lifestyle experience on one of Tokyo’s most fashionable and eclectic shopping areas.

Check out the clip from the Armani Exchange hosted event celebrating the opening with a “Spectacular” party with a superstar DJ line-up that included TOWA TEI, SHINICHI OSAWA, sugiurumn, and SILVA, Hico. The event took place at Club Womb in Shibuya, Wednesday October 3.

A|X MUSIC VELOCITY CD VOLUME 10 - featuring DJ sugiurumn on the Tokyo CD and Soul Avengerz on the London CD. Get your copy at armaniexchange.com

Actress Jessica Alba (26) could be keeping a secret if you read in between the lines of a recent interview given by close friend and Fantastic Four director, Doug Jones, gave at Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival last weekend. Jones referred to Alba’s longtime boyfriend, and father of her baby, Cash Warren, as her fiancé.

When asked about the Alba baby news, Jones said, “Jessica and her fiancé are wonderful, and they’re going to make the most beautiful babies ever.”
Alba’s rep, Brad Cafarelli, has already confirmed news about the pregnancy, but no official statement has been released about a wedding. A while back Cafarelli told press, “I can confirm that Jessica and Cash are expecting a baby in late spring, early summer.”

With the upcoming birth of her first child it would seem that Jessica’s Broadway run next summer in the production of David Mamet's “Speed-the-Plow,” may have to wait.

D:FUSE AND MIKE HIRATZKA – SKYLINE LOUNGE
The ambitious duo of DJ/Producer D:Fuse and production partner Mike Hiratzka have recently released “Skyline Lounge,” on a new digital-only label Lost Angeles Recordings. The CD fuses electronic and live instrumentation with vocalists including A|X favorite DJ Rap, Kristy Thirsk, and MC Flint.

The CD is loaded with favs like the hypnotic track “The Power of Love” in which DJ Rap lends her vocals and the dancefloor friendly take of “Skyline at Night.” Setting the wholesome mellow mood that’s just right for the winter chill with smooth melodies, springy synthlines, laid-back house beats, groovy guitar riffs, round bassline, and soothing vocals.

It’s the classic D:Fuse sound – download your copy here

Well it appears that the race for “Mother of the Year 2008” has just gotten rougher for the Spears. Reports are swirling that Jamie Lynn Spears, Brits younger sister has announced in OK! Magazine that she is indeed pregnant.

JL, who is the hot young star of Nickelodeon’s hit show Zoey 101, tells OK! Magazine, that she and possibly ex-boyfriend Casey Aldridge are expecting a child, and that she is about 3months along.

Jamie Lynn says: “Casey has always been good with babies. He’s like a big teddy bear, especially around babies, so I know he’ll make a good dad. It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected, I was in complete and total shock and so was he. As soon as I found out for sure from the doctor, I took two weeks to myself where I didn’t tell anybody, only one of my friends knew because I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone’s opinion affect my decision. Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me.”

A rep for Britney Spears tells E! News exclusively that the pop star has heard the breaking baby news and “wishes her sister nothing but the best and asks for privacy during this time.”

Lynne Spears told OK! Magazine she was shocked, “I didn’t believe it because Jamie Lynn’s always been so conscientious. She’s never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby.”

Well maybe they couple can name the child “Cash” since it is being reported that JL was paid a hefty $1 million back-end deal for the interview and a planned photo shoot after the baby is born.

Colin Farrell was spotted in NYC on Tuesday talking on cell phone outside Sixty Thompson Hotel before heading to the New York screening of his new film “Cassandra’s Dream”, hosted by The Cinema Society, at NYC’s Tribeca Grand Screening Room.

The story of two brothers (Farrell and Ewan McGregor) in South London and their relationship with a young woman (Hayley Atwell) that turns to crime, and creates a dangerous rivalry as they struggle with the immorality.

The film was shot back in July 2006 and August 2006 and was directed by Woody Allen. “Cassandra’s Dream” is set to release on January 18 nationwide.

It is rumored that MTV producers are looking to bring a little beach to the hills.

According to E! former Laguna Beach “it” girl Kristin Cavallari is set to make an appearance on spin-off series “The Hills”.

Well this may only be one of the TV options for Kristen. She was spotted inside the NBC Universal building on Tuesday for a casting meeting for Lipstick Jungle (the new NBC dramedy starring Lindsay Price, Brooke Shields and Kim Raver).

In other acting news, Miss Cavallari has two projects coming out in 2008. The first is “Spring Breakdown,” in which Krusten co-stars with “SNL” veterans Rachel Dratch (who co-wrote the flick) and Amy Poehler, Parker Posey and Amber Tamblyn. Spring Breakdown is a comedy about girlfriends that have missed out on their high school spring break because they were losers but make up for lost time with college spring break.

The second is Fingerprints, where Kristen co-stars in this indie psychological thriller with Brittany Snow in a movie about a girl, just out of a rehab, moves back in with her family and gets involved in an investigation of what has paralyzed residents.

Well you can that Lauren Conrad isn’t too happy about the upcoming “mudslide” of mixing the “Beach” and “Hills” double threat. A source told Star Magazine “She’s threatened to walk away, she feels as if The Hills was created around her and that she made it what it is today. She hated how she was depicted on Laguna Beach.”

On that MTV reality show "Laguna Beach", the Lauren and Kristen were in constant battle over Stephen Colletti (One Tree Hill). While LC is single (but rumored to be dating Kristen’s ex Brody Jenner), Kristin is dating actor Nick Zano.

Kristin has been spotted around LA hanging with Frankie Delgado (Brody Jenner’s BFF). Stayed tuned…

Well the CW Gossip Girl series may be a show based on the heightened reality of Upper Eastsiders dealing with the daily drama of life in (and mostly out) of the their NYC prep school but now you may get your chance to share your dirty little secrets of city life school.

According to a very “in-the-know” Manhattan hipster there very flier being handed out all over the city this week announcing a casting call for a reality based show: “Are you the real Gossip Girl? Maybe an adorable Seth Cohen (The O.C.) prepster who hates TV? Either way, we’d love to chat with you. We’re looking for NYC prep-schoolers for a reality show [to air on] a major youth-oriented network.”

This may be one way to fill the void as writers continue to strike but they “network” may run into a little interference since most of the city’s hotspots would never allow cameras, crews and wannabes to set-up shop in their super-cool clubs. Maybe that’s why the casting is being held in Brooklyn on January 3. Hmmmm

xoxo

It is rumored that Robbie Williams has finally put his ego aside to find love. Robbie was scene holidaying with new girlfriend Ayda Fields in Amsterdam and Morocco recently, and according to reports. William, now 33, was spotted in disguise on this Amsterdam trip with American soap actress Ayda Fields and a source at The Sun said:

“It is unusual behavior for Rob, who normally can’t be bothered leaving the house to meet a girl.

“Ayda’s calming influence and steady outlook on life seem to be producing the balance Robbie’s been so desperate to find.”

Williams has been keeping a low profile since his release from an Arizona rehab earlier this year for an addiction to anti-depressants but is about to head to Egypt to record tracks for his eighth studio album, after the critically acclaimed Rudebox in 2006.

Viva life on Mars….

Actress / Singer Lindsay Morgan Lohan may have spent this past weekend like every other 21year old girl – shopping in NYC and spending time with friends and family but next week she is joining the incredible lineup of international directors, producers and performing artists that are being honored at the 12th Annual Capri, Hollywood 2007–The Film Festival.

In a statement to the press Festival producer Pascal Vicedomini said: “It is indeed an honor to have Lindsay Lohan at Capri, Hollywood.” “We are delighted to recognize her talent as a performing artist, as well as her position as an icon in the world of entertainment.”

The 12th Annual Capri, Hollywood-The International Film Festival will be jointly produced by Pascal Vicedomini and the Capri World Institute, with support from the Film Department of the Italian Ministry of Culture, The Campania Region of Italy, and The Naples Chamber of Commerce.

Participants in previous CAPRI, HOLLYWOOD FESTIVALS have included Forest Whitaker, Helen Mirren, Taylor Hackford, Vanessa Redgrave, Val Kilmer, Faye Dunaway, F. Murray Abraham, Mira Sorvino, Geoffrey Rush, Eva Mendes, Gerard Butler, Claire Danes, Anthony Minghella, Bobby Moresco, Shekhar Kapur, Ken Loach, Terry Gilliam, Max Von Sydow, Frank Miller, Heyden Christensen, Geraldine Chaplin, David Carradine, Gerard Depardieu, Abel Ferrara, Harvey Keitel, Armand Assante, Matthew Modine, Carmen Maura, Nikita Mikhalkov, Andrei Konchalovsky, Michael Radford, Mario Monicelli, Lina Wertmuller, Gabriele Muccino, Franco Nero, Ornella Muti, Giancarlo Giannini, Dante Ferretti, Anthony and Sandy Powell, Ann Roth, Pietro Scalia, Luciano Pavarotti and many more.

The festival takes place at various locations throughout Capri, Italy, from December 27th through January 2, 2008 with LL scheduled to appear on December 30. For further information about the festival please click here

Channing Tatum’s has just wrapped filming on his underground street fighting drama, “Fighting”, with Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard.

In the film being compared to Brad Pitt’s “Fight Club”, Channing plays Sean Arthur, a young man who scrapes up a living hustling counterfeit merchandise in NYC. With family tragedy in his past and his father keeping him at a distance, this outsider has little to motivate him. A chance encounter with veteran street-fighting coach Harvey Boarden (Howard) leads to a whole new career for Sean. The ensuing bouts get tough, especially with the criminal element horning in, so Sean gets tougher. He will fight to win, not only the prize money but also the unexpected new relationships that are strengthening him.”

“Fighting” is being distributed by Rogue Pictures and currently does not have a release date set, but is expected to arrive in theaters at some point in 2008.

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has announced that he is leaving his post as President of at Def Jam but will continue to record for Roc-A-Fella, the label he co-founded in 1996, which is part of the Universal-distributed Island Def Jam Music Group.

In a statement to the press Jay-Z said: “It’s time for me to take on new challenges. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy, helping to move the company into a new era of artistic success.”

IDJ chairman/CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid stated, “Jay made it clear to us that he feels the time has come to take on different challenges in his life. While we regret his decision to move on, we certainly respect it ... While he will continue to be one of our signature artists, he will nonetheless be missed in this executive capacity.”

However, there are rumors swirling that Jay-Z is leaving to start his own super-label with Beyonce. According to reports Jay-Z, Beyonce and Matthew Knowles are working to make this happen now the B is finishing up her contract with Sony. According to reports they are speaking with other major labels but a source close to the project said: “Jay Z brought the idea to Def Jam first, but they thought he was asking for too much money.” The insider continues, “Now they’re shopping the deal around to the other majors and to Apple [the creator of iTunes] - who is very interested in doing business.”

With power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce leading the pack some of Def Jam’s hottest acts may go with them over to the new super-label. According to insider reports: “Jay Z has a clause in his [Def Jam] contract that says he can buy the rights to any artist he’s signed - that would include Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and Nas.”

Jay and B were recently spotted at New York hot-spot 1OAK where the hosted a private holiday party attended by Music and Hollywood a-listers.

Kaskade will be promoting “Bring the Night”, his second CD release on Ultra Records, with the ultimate DJ trifecta on New Years Eve that include performances starting on December 31, 2007 – Los Angeles, CA at Giant Maximus, set time 10pm-12am, then he moves on January 1, 2008 – Las Vegas, NV at the Empire Ball Room, set time 7am - 10am, with a final set on January 1, 2008 – San Francisco, CA Mission Rock Cafe set time 2:30am - 4:30am.

With “Bring the Night”, San Francisco House DJ Kaskade sets things off with the opener, Axwell’s “I Found U,” and his own remixes—of Nelly Furtado’s lilting “All Good Things (Come to an End)” and Floetry’s “SupaStar” (mixed in key with Milton Jackson’s ecstatic “Cycles”) are blowing up the dancefloors around the world.

We still can’t stop listening to Kaskade’s third album “Love Mysterious” (9/06) and first release with Ultra Records. “Love Mysterious” has us hooked with its bold production and big-room sound different from his preceding CDs, “It’s You, It’s Me” and “In The Moment.” With amazing tracks like Stars Align, Kaskade releases his trademark melodies, sensual vocalists, and emotionally driven sound but “Love Mysterious” takes things to a sound of greater dimension.

To find out more about Kaskade check out his blog here

Mr. Armani was spotted visiting the Armani Exchange store in the SoHo district of New York on Wednesday. As reported in today’s New York Post Page Six: WEDNESDAY’S post-Christmas shoppers got a mid-afternoon shock at Armani Exchange in SoHo. While looking for New Year’s Eve outfits, perusers were stunned to see Giorgio Armani himself walk into the store. “Everyone rushed him and started asking for autographs,” a source told Page Six. “It was mayhem.”