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Celebrity Nation: February 2008
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Friday, February 29, 2008

Old Navy's "February Air"

Ever wonder what that catchy song featured on the new Old Navy commercial is?? Well after seeing it so many times during the award show season this past month, I have done some research and found this fabulous artist and song, both which I can't get enough of. And considering it's the last day of February, I figured what perfect timing to share this bit of news...

WHO: Lights
WHAT: "February Air"
WHERE: Her MySpace Page (You must add her as a friend!)

And just for fun, a clip of the Old Navy commerical:



- Erin Dustin

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Is it pool season yet??



Well Cindy Crawford and Melissa Odabash seem to think so. They were spotted shopping for swimwear last week at the Peninsula Hotel in L.A.

Ashlee Simpson parties at Marquee

























Ashlee Simpson was spotted looking fab in 7 for all Mankind jeans and an American Apparel black top at the Caribou Iced Coffee party at Marquee this past Tuesday. The party was thrown to celebrate the release of Ashlee's new album " Bittersweet" which is in stores now!

Owen and Kate doing the "nasty"


According to this week's Us Weekly mag Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson may be back at it again. After Owen's suicide attempt, Kate must be ready to give Owen another chance at love. She broke it off with him because of the lack of attention she was receiving from him due to his part hardy ways. It's kinda weird that Owen, who's' knocking on 40's door, parties more than Kate at 28.


"They are hooking up," a Wilson insider told Us. Confirms a Hudson source, "They have definitely been talking, hanging out and, yes, hooking up."


Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Bey and Gabby during All-Star Weekend

Here's a shot of Beyonce and Gabrielle Union looking fab at the DOUBLEMINT Two Kings Dinner during NBA All-Star weekend.




Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez

Nicolette Sheridan + Twisted Heart


Nicholette Sheridan was spotted rocking the latest track suit from Twisted Heart.




She's not the only "desperate housewife" in love with the comfy brand. Felicity Hoffman and teri Hatcher are huge fans as well.


Source : Beach House PR

The Hills are BACCCKKKK!!!!


The Hills new season will premiere March 24th


Katie: I'm NOT pregnant!!


So there was a little baby(literally) rumor going around that Katie may be pregnant with TomKat #2. Well one of Katie's rep would like to set the record straight that she is not.


The celebrity baby boom is over people!!!


As if the Olsens weren't already taking over the universe..

... They add books to the line up.



The girls are working on publishing a coffee-table book called Influences.

It will feature “the most interesting, challenging, creative people we know — the ones who helped pave the way for us and our generation,” Ashley said in a statement.

Among them: shoe guru Christian Louboutin, actress Lauren Hutton, photographer Terry Richardson and writer Bob Colacello.

“Ashley and I interviewed the people who have inspired us, with the hope that they will inspire and teach others,” Mary-Kate said.



Stay tuned for Ashley and Mary-Kate chocolate non-fat bars...just kidding!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

And The Oscar Goes To...

Best Picture: No Country For Old Men
Best Directing: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, No Country For Old Men
Best Original Screenplay: Juno, written by Diablo Cody
Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood
Best Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, No Country For Old Men
Best Actress: Marion Cotillard, La Vie En Rose
Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton
Best Song: "Falling Slowly," Once

For a complete list of 2008 Oscar winners, click here

- Erin Dustin

Oscars' Best Dressed and Best Tressed

The Oscars have come and gone, but the looks seen on the red carpet are still being talked about. From Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus to Heidi Klum's charitable statement, the big color of the night was red and the hair was all about the bold side part, swept up and left down.




















Anne Hathaway looks radiant in red with lips to match




















Enchanted star and Oscar performer Amy Adams




















Cameron Diaz wearing Dior and Bulgari jewels




















Miley Cyrus looking as sweet and sophisticated as ever




















Katherine Heigl chooses the bombshell look




















Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson brings out the bangs




















Glowing mom-to-be Jessica Alba




















Glamorous Jennifer Garner in black




















Penelope Cruz brings a simple hairdo to a new level




















Best actress winner Marion Cotillard in vintage




















Heidi Klum looks striking in a Galliano dress that is being auctioned off to raise money for the Heart Truth campaign.

- Erin Dustin

Friday, February 22, 2008

Tori Tells All

In her upcoming autobiography, Tori Spelling is revealing that Donna Martin wasn’t the only one who had a crush on David Silver.

“I had an insta-crush on Brian Austin Green,” Spelling reveals in excerpts to People. “Brian was the guy on the show my age. We had something going over the years we worked together. We were always fighting, making up, having fun and hating each other. We were just young.”

Not only does Spelling reveal the chemistry that the whole world may have been rooting for, but she also dishes out some other interesting dirt:

Shannen Doherty’s confirmed bad-girl image.

“A night with [Shannen] meant going to the hottest club and drinking until the early hours. I knew she was a ‘bad influence,’ but I liked her anyway.”

Doherty and Jennie Garth’s rocky relationship.

“Shannen had everything, but she could be arrogant and carefree. Jennie [Garth] was outspoken when she thought Shannen was out of line. Sometimes they got along, but there were explosions. Once they got into a fistfight.”

Luke Perry’s nickname for Spelling.

“As for Luke Perry, he called me ‘Camel’ because I had long eyelashes. Trust me, Luke Perry can call you ‘Camel’ and make it sexy.”

For more 90210 drama and an inside look into Spelling’s life, look for sTori Telling to be in stores around March.

- Erin Dustin

Ashlee's "Little Miss Obsessive"

Ashlee Simpson premiered her new song, a duet with Plain White T’s frontman Tom Higgenson, on Chicago’s KISS FM DreX Morning Show on Thursday. “Little Miss Obsessive” shows the true tones of Ashlee’s voice along with harmonizing melodies with Higgenson in the chrous. 


And yes, in case you were wondering, I am obsessed.

Listen to "Little Miss Obsessive" here



- Erin Dustin

The New It-Party on Oscar Night


Don’t worry about your favorite A-list stars … They’re not concerned that Vanity Fair’s Oscar fete was cancelled this year. There’s a new big bash on the block!

According to Variety, Demi Moore and Madonna have joined together to throw a last-minute party. The invite list? Why, Hollywood’s hottest of course! The party locale is top-secret. However, People has predicted it will be at the home of Guy Oseary, Madonna’s manager.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Are Parents!


Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have welcomed their twins into the world. Lopez's manager confirmed to People that Lopez gave birth to a boy and a girl at a Long Island hospital. Her rep said, "Jennifer and Marc are delighted, thrilled, and over the moon."

The little ones were born shortly after 12 AM. These are Lopez's first babies. Anthony has three children from a prior marriage.
Congrats to the couple!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Sam Lutfi Has Been Served

Britney’s pal has been served with a restraining order. He has to remain at least 250 yards from Spears, her home, and her family’s homes. The document, filed by Spears’s father Jamie, claims “Mr. Lutfi has drugged Britney. He has cut Britney’s home phone lines and removed her cell phone chargers. He claims to control everything.”

George Clooney's Oscar Predictions


George Clooney told Time Magazine that he doesn't think he's got a even a slight chance at winning the Oscar for his dramatic role in the acclaimed film Michael Clayton. He believes it's in the bag for There Will Be Blood actor Daniel Day Lewis. "For me, it's like being Hillary Clinton ... If it weren't for Barack Obama, it would have been a very good year. I thoguht Daniel Day Lewis had the best performance of the year."


*FilmMagic

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Lindsay's Out-Takes


NY Magazine has released new "out-take" photos from Linday's Lohan's now infamous Marilyn Monroe-inspired shoot. See the other revealing rejected shots HERE.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Dancers Revealed

The new line-up for ABC's hit show Dancing With the Stars was revealed last night and here are the new celebrity/dancer pairs:


Telenovela star Cristian De La Fuente/Cheryl Burke

R&B singer Mario/Karina Smirnoff

Magician Penn Jillette/Kym Johnson

Actor Steve Guttenberg/Anna Trebunskaya

Olymic Gold Medal Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi/Mark Ballas

Former Tennis Pro Monica Seles/Jonathan Roberts

NFL Player Jason Taylor/Edyta Sliwinska

Actress Shannon Elizabeth/Derek Hough

Radio/TV Personality Adam Carolla/Julianne Hough

Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur/Tony Dovolani

Oscar-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin/Fabian Sanchez

Actress Priscilla Presley/Louis Van Amstel


If you can't wait till the March 17 premiere, (like me!) Oprah is introducing the newly crowned dancers to the world on her show airing Thursday. Dancing all-stars Kelly Monaco, Drew Lachey, Emmitt Smith, and Helio Castroneves will join the cast, as well as host Tom Bergeron and judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli who will dish the scoop on their favorite moments and what it takes to win. 



- Erin Dustin

Pink and Carey to Be Divorced


Pink, 28, and her husband, motocross racer, Carey Hart, 32, are getting a divorce. "While the marriage is over, their friendship has never been strong," says Pinks publicist, Michele Shweitzer.

The couple met in 2001 at the X Games, nad married in January 2006.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Ana Celebrates At Wilmer's Big Bash


Wilmer Valderamma recently celebrated his 28th birthday and Ana Ortiz, from the hit-show Ugly Betty, was there for the big event. After gracing the front row of many a show during Fashion Week, Ortiz, as usual, looked stunning in her party dress as she celebrated his bday dinner at Social Stanton, sponsored by Don Julio. Ortiz attended as just a friend of Wilmer.

- Erin Dustin

Lindsay as Marilyn

Lindsay Lohan appears like she's never been seen before in the Spring Fashion issue of New York magazine on stands today.

In an exclusive photo portfolio by Bert Stern, the same photographer who shot the original "Last Sitting" six weeks before Marilyn Monroe was found dead due to an apparent overdose in 1962, Lohan recreates the famous series of photos down to a tee. From the lighting and the shellacked blonde wig to Lohan's willingness to appear in little more than a chiffon scarf, the photos were shot on Feb. 5 at the Hotel Bel-Air. Telling the magazine that she was comfortable with the nudity, although admitting she had done "250 crunches" the night before the shoot, Lohan explained why it was so easy to recreate the well-known photos. "I didn't have to put much thought into it. I mean, Bert Stern? Doing a Marilyn shoot? When is that ever going to come up? It's really an honor."

No stranger to scandal herself, Lohan calls Monroe's suicide "tragic" and tells the magazine, "You know, it's also tragic what just recently happened to someone else." When asked if she was referring to Heath Ledger, she answered, "They are both prime examples of what this industry can do to somone." Adding, "...I sure as hell wouldn't let it happen to me."

Click here for an online look at the portfolio

- Erin Dustin



Thursday, February 14, 2008

Bai Ling in the Slammer

Actress Bai Ling was arrested on Wednesday for reportedly stealing $16 bucks worth of goods.



Somebody loan Bai $20 please!!!


Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The First Look at Baby Max


Christina Aguilera is showing off her new bundle of joy to People Magazine. Max, born January 12, 2008, has "completely changed my life," she says. More photos of baby Aguilera-Bratman can be seen in People Magazine, on stands Friday.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Mariah's New Single Hits The Radio


Mariah Carey's new single, "Touch My Body" has hit the radio!

The first single, off of her much-anticipated upcoming album, E=MC2, debuted today on New York radio station Z100. The song was written and produced by Carey, C. "Tricky" Stewart and The-Dream and she has also shot a music video for it as well with director Brett Ratner.

EMC2, Carey's 11th album, is due to be released on April 15. Other big-name producers on the album include, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am and Nate "Danjahandz" Hills.

Click here for a listen

- Erin Dustin

Britney A Teacher?

Recently spotted back at the Millenium Dance Complex, Britney Spears spent a part of her Monday teaching a dance class for six children ranging in age from 4-7. Dressed (appropriately?) in ripped fishnets and red boy shorts, Spears taught choreographed routines to Madonna's "Holiday" and "Material Girl" as well as letting her pupils do a little free style dancing. "She even played age-appropriate games in a circle, pretending to be a choo-choo train," Robert Baker, director of Millenium, told People.

Apparently Spears had so much fun, she asked to teach another class.

Baker added, "Britney was just amazing with the kids and everyone ended up having a blast. At the end of the hour class, all the kids hugged Britney and she seemed very happy."

Hmmm...interesting.

- Erin Dustin

Monday, February 11, 2008

Celebs Pre-Party With Rock Band

This past weekend some of the biggest celebs found time to party it up with the hottest video game of the year, Rock Band. In order to celebrate the Grammy weekend, Xbox was featured in both the Style Studio and the Gifting Lounge to bring fun and entertainment to the celebs while they got ready for the weekend's big show. Some of them even played via Xbox LIVE against their fan's as part of Xbox 360's Game with Fame program.

Check out the stars below as they got their rock on...

Miley Cyrus















T-Pain















Amy Lee of Evanescence





















Herbie Hancock





















Jason Bateman





















Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters





















Adrian Young of No Doubt





















Members of Daughtry
















Dwele


- Erin Dustin

Rachel Bilson in Lucky Magazine


Check out Rachel Bilson in Lucky Magazine. She showed up for the New York photo shoot wearing an adorably cool outfit of vintage boots, a raglan-sleeved Heart (the band) tee, and chic high-waisted sailor pants with so many buttons that she asked if she could leave them half open during our interview. “I love these so much, but they’re such a pain to get in and out of,” she explained.

This month, the ever-down-to-earth 26-year-old plays the female love interest in Jumper, an action-adventure/sci-fi film in which she performs most of her own stunts. “I had to surrender control and let go of a lot of fears; it had a big impact on my life,” she says. “I’ve noticed even with clothes, I’m more experimental and trying to take risks, but still feel like myself.”

Rachel Bilson has the kind of style that looks immaculate, of-the-moment, and truly effortless—even when there’s a lot of thought behind it. “I’m constantly evolving, figuring out what works in my wardrobe,” says the 26-year-old actress. “My favorite thing about fashion is creative expression and keeping everything a little unexpected.”

Ryan Phillipe Opens Up About His Divorce



“There were a good four or five months of not being able to get out of bed … It was the worst time in my life … I spend a lot of time just holed up in my house in Los Angeles. I don’t really go out because I know it’s going to turn into a photo shoot … because I was married to the highest-paid actress in the world. Even though I’m not with her any longer, there is a certain amount of notoriety that I guess sticks beyond. It’s just not interesting to me. It’s not how I want to be defined.” - Ryan Phillipe in W Magazine

*Getty Images

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