Celebrity Gossips & Top Stories

Alicia Keys Song - Video

2010-05-29T17:57:00.000-07:00

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Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is engaged to be married and expecting a baby

2010-05-29T17:50:00.000-07:00

Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is engaged and expecting a baby with music producer partner Swizz Beatz.

The 29-year-old Grammy winner , Alicia and her partner are to tie the knot at a private ceremony later this year.
Swizz Beatz, his real name is Kasseem Dean, 31, has produced music for Alicia Keys, and several artists including Jay-Z, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez.
It will be the Keys's first marriage.

Alicia Keys is one of the most successful artists of her generation, selling more than 30 million albums worldwide since her 2001 debut, "Songs in A Minor."

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Alicia Keys Celebrates Her Engagement

2010-05-29T17:38:00.000-07:00

"American Idol" has Ian Benardo

2010-05-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

"American Idol" has Ian Benardo, the latest famous interrupter in live television history..

On Wednesday's Season 9 "Idol" finale, fur-vested freakboy Ian got everyone and the microphone from "Idol" rejects Renaldo Lapuz, Tatiana Del Toro, Norman Gentle, Dane Cook, during Dane's musical tribute to Simon Cowell. None of those rejects were supposed to talk during Dane's skit. That hardly stopped the mouthy Ian from spotaneously interjecting mid-song.
He sassily declared: Nobody cares! It's all about Ian Benardo tonight! And I'm replacing you, Simon Cowell, because I'm more entertaining than you!

Watch Dancing With the Starz

2010-05-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

Nadia Russ, NeoPopRealism Creator & Juror Announced Winners: Blair Barbour (USA), Sigmund Abeles (USA), John Alcock (Australia),Claudette Losier (Ca)

2010-05-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

When Visual Artists From All Over The World Get Together.

In the beginning of 2010, the NeoPopRealism creator and Juror Nadia Russ announced Winners of 4th NeoPopRealism Starz International Art Competition. Artists from USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Bahrain, UK, and other countries submitted their work.
And WINNERS are: 1st Place: Blair Barbour (PA, USA), 2nd Place: Sigmund Abeles (NYC, USA), 3rd Place: John Alcock (Australia), Honorable Mention: Claudette Losier (Canada).

Art was always a big part of Blair Barbour's (1st Place Winner) childhood. She said to the NeoPopRealism Journal, “My art career started in high school when I received a national art award from the United States Achievement Academy. I got started showing my artwork in art events and galleries early in life with the support of my parents - my mother is an artist - and went to college and got a degree in Fine Art, receiving the Marion-Ebert Wolle Scholarship.”
Blair Barbour thinks that the most exciting thing about this profession - artist - is creating the artwork itself.
"The medium I use doesn’t allow me to see the piece until the very end for two reasons: I work backwards, starting with the most basic background details and finishing with the top layers and waiting for the acrylic medium to dry letting the art reveal itself,” she said. “I love showing my work and sharing it with the world. There is nothing better than doing what you love as your "job" and, I hope, to inspire others to chase their dreams.” Blair gets her inspiration from “every day life, exciting moments in time might be lost otherwise. I like taking those moments and spending days bringing them to the surface. The little details in life are the most valuable, so don’t miss them!” To the question what she thinks about experimenting in art, Blair Barbour said, “This is such a large question! I believe that visual arts are a form of therapy, expression of the soul, one of the greatest gifts given to every human, and, I hope, each one will utilize that talent in some way. Experimenting is what life is all about and I will continue to experiment and grow with my art, to inspire and give back. Experimenting in visual arts is my life and my duty because art has been the one truth that has pulled us through history and reveals its secrets. Without art and experimentation our world would be a dark, boring place.” Blair Barbour is from a blended family with five sisters and four parents. Her family consists of musicians, writers and artists. Blair’s mother is an exhibiting artist and teacher. Her step-mother was an artist who was always trying new things and showing to Blair how to do them. Art and music have always been around and the support of Blair Barbour’s parents has been the driving force in following her dreams.
“I am living my main dream, and on the path to accomplishing more of my dreams,” Blair said, and continues: “My main dream is to share my visual art with the world’s eyes, next - to share my writing with the world’s ears, and then - to share my future yoga studio with the world’s souls.”
“Blair Barbour’s artwork 'Moulin Rouge' is harmonic and courageous in her choices. She is experimenting with the medium, adding to her technique her talent and spirit,” juror Nadia Russ said.

Sigmund Abeles (2nd Place Winner) said: “Appear to be an artist… It is so hard to keep up appearances, isn't it? Growing up in a small town in SC without any art in the segregated schools, I poured over old Life magazines, my mom filled cabinets with, and ultimately the art articles knocked me out. Otherwise, my only professional dream was to be a jockey and then a horse trainer.” He wanted to become the Diego Rivera of the US Civil Rights Movement, political art, but his true imagery was intimist. Sigmund Abeles was raised by a single parent, his mom. All her family were small business folks. His father's side was rabbinical and professional, but he only met some of them after he was grown and moved to NYC. “My main goal is to keep on making vital, significant art about life/humanity with honesty, intensity and depth and get it seen, even sold,“ Sigmund Abeles said to the NeoPopRealism Journal. “I hope and dream to work to my last day and hope that is at least fifteen years more of image-making." Several months ago, he celebrated his 75th birthday. Sigmund’s artistic career is a success story of a notable artist whose art works can be found in top art museums in the US and Europe, including MoMA, Metropolitan and National Academy of Art, with list of the solo and group art exhibitions and many awards. In 2000, Coastal Carolina University awarded him an honorary doctorate. The same 2000, he had his major one-artist exhibition at Thomas Williams Fine Arts, London, UK. The Pastel Society of America made him their Hall of Fame Honoree for 2004, and in 2006 he was awarded their Degas Pastel Society Award.
For many years, Sigmund Abeles was teaching art and continues sharing his great talent with new generations of artists at The Art Students League of New York..
Juror Nadia Russ said about his work, “Sigmund Abeles’s artwork Parasomniac (Self-Portrait) is all about depth and emotionally touching theme. Its color combination and composition (perfect choice) are catching viewers’ attention and asking for emotional respond.”

John Alcock (3rd Place Winner) was born in 1950 in a small county town of Walpeup, in a wheat growing area, in Australia, and grew up surrounded the natural environment. His interest in arts was shaped by his father’s great love to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. After finishing his school, John went to work in environment, and was traveling a lot. In 1989, he went back to art school and did an Associate Diploma of Visual Arts at Barton institute.
He said to the NeoPopRealism Journal, “I think the gift to be given the chance to express oneself as an artist is great in the pleasure it can bring and the responsibility it carries. One is not creative, but one is born that way, with a burning desire to do so. One’s creativity should not be an expression of the ego, but an expression the very soul of the artist.”
John Alcock’s aim is to make the world a better place - at least one person, to help people to see the environment in a different way and “to have a healthy respect for our planet.” “I am often blown away by people’s creative inspiration,” he says. “We should always
strive to be the best person we can be at any given time. In the arts, we should be always attempting to extend ourselves.”
Currently, John Alcock working full time as an artists in the state of Victoria, spending some time with his teenage son.
“John Alcock’s artwork ‘Victoria Spring’ is celebration of beauty, it carries strong positive energy and inspired by Australian nature. John brings his happy fascination on his canvas, creating shapes, and using bright, high energy colors,” juror Nadia Russ said.

Claudette Losier (Honorable Mention) lives and works in Canada. Her work is a reflection of her everyday life, her traveling, her life. She said to the NeoPopRealism Journal, “I like most about being an artist is creating using line, form, values, colour either in drawing or painting and seeing before your eyes something flat pop.” Her winning artwork “Noodling My Doodling With My Neighbor” is a result of her experiments with mixed media and transfer. Claudette graduated from Brock University with a Honors BFA in Fine Arts in 1989. You can find her work in books “Exploring Niagara - The Complete Guide to Niagara Falls and Vicinity,” and in “NeoPopRealism Starz: 21st Century ART,” 1st Vol. by Nadia Russ. Numerous Awards winning artist, in 2006 Claudette Losier began teaching art in different institutions, including Burlington Art Centre.

When international art competitions, such as NeoPopRealism Starz, bring professional artists from all over the world together, it is an enjoyable experience for everyone. It includes the deep cultural exchange with learning about achievements of each participant. This fascinating collaboration makes artists richer on ideas, giving lots of inspiration for future work.

May, 2010

All Images Are Copyrighted by Artists 2010 Any Type of Reproduction Is Prohibited

3rd NeoPopRealism Starz International Art Competition WINNERS, Jurors: Nadia Russ and Jo Lance

2009-09-21T04:01:00.000-07:00

2nd Place Winner

Jacob El Hanani (NY, USA), Untitkes, Ink drawing

3rd Place Winner

Sigmund Abeles (USA), Look Mare No Mom, oil

dance competitions

2009-09-21T03:58:00.000-07:00

Reality-TV fans know that dance competitions are where it's at these days, and the Emmys made it clear they've caught on. "Dancing With the Stars" pros Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy danced to LMFAO's "La La La," and all eyes were glued to the onetime engaged couple as they danced together for the first time since announcing their breakup earlier this month. The dance fever continued as they were joined by "So You Think You Can Dance" champ Joshua Allen and the hip-hop Quest Crew, third-season winners of street-dance competition "America's Best Dance Crew." And to put the cherry on top, the routine was choreographed by "SYTYCD" and "ABDC" hip-hop choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha (NappyTabs to you reality addicts in-the-know).

Which of the following ladies do you think was the worst dressed on the red carpet?

2009-09-21T03:57:00.000-07:00

Which of the following ladies do you think was the best dressed on the red carpet?

2009-09-21T03:56:00.001-07:00

Which of the following ladies do you think was the best dressed on the red carpet?

Debra Messing Kim Kardashian Amy Poehler January Jones Kara DioGuardi

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Jimmy Fallon

2009-09-21T03:54:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Fallon

Funny man Fallon took to the stage wearing a headset fed through Auto-Tune, the modulator of choice for plenty of pop stars and rappers these days. But when trying to get the audience "ready to party," Jimmy fell to the floor, and hearing his overmodulated pleas for help while he writhed around with his tuxedoed butt facing the audience was downright hilarious.

Neil Patrick Harris

2009-09-21T03:52:00.000-07:00

61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will go down in history as ... well, actually good.

In addition to Neil's success, the show was especially clever and breezy this time around. Winners walked to the stage during announcements about their favorite hobbies and other trivial facts (courtesy of comedian John Hodgman). Presenters were introduced by references to obscure roles they played years ago ("You probably know Rob Lowe best as the teen dad on the '80s after-school special 'Schoolboy Father' ..."). Even the interviews with directors and writers taped ahead of time were funny and creative.

The bad news for the show's producers? The 2010 show will have a lot to live up to.

Here are just some of the brightest moments from this year's Emmys broadcast:

Neil Patrick Harris, host with the most

The "How I Met Your Mother" star got a little hosting practice earlier this year when he emceed the Tony Awards, but no one could have predicted just how comfortable he'd be at the helm of TV's biggest awards show. During his song-and-dance routine that kicked off the show, he rattled off the name of every network on television, wondered if "Mad Men's" Christina Hendricks could turn a gay man straight, and then flirted with Jon Hamm. Later, he played the ungracious loser after Jon Cryer won the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy with snarky congratulations and promises he wouldn't let the show get "awkward." He even brought his own Web character, "Dr. Horrible," to the show with a video promoting the fact that the Internet is making television obsolete. The problem? He was interrupted by a frozen screen and "buffering" messages. Mission accomplished.

New Release: "NeoPopRealism Starz: 21st Century ART", compendium of new millennium contemporary art. By Nadia Russ

2009-08-01T06:39:00.000-07:00

New release in 2009 is the book on new millennium contemporary art.
ISBN: 978-1-4415-3158-2.

8.5"x11", this book is fully-illustrated with high resolution artwork by the artists from USA, UK, France, Sweden, Czech, Australia, India/Bahrain, Canada, Denmark on glossy paper...
This educational and entertaining at once account contains Nadia Russ' scholar article "NeoPopRealism Evolution" and artists' thoughts on art, NeoPopRealism, and life.

The book will be available at the end of 2009 - beginning 2010. You will be able to order this book from online bookstores at www.barnesandnoble, www.amazon.com, www.xlibris.com. Ask about this book in your local bookstore.

Author Nadia Russ is driven by passionate desire to spread the word about importance of arts. Visual arts are more than entertainment, it is science, and for many hundreds of years have influenced worldwide culture, economy, and politics. In this millennium, the evolving art history was prepared to situation when new style of visual arts NeoPopRealism naturally appeared. NeoPopRealism art style is the result of Nadia Russ' creative experiments since 1989. But the name and concept of NeoPopRealism she announced only in 2003. In 2004, she created philosophy of beautiful people and happiness.

Investigation continues - Michael Jackson death

2009-08-01T06:29:00.000-07:00

A law-enforcement source close to the increasingly convoluted investigation into Jackson's death. Cardiologist Murray remains the only doctor at the center of the Los Angeles Police Department's manslaughter investigation, despite the interest in any correspondence the doc may have had with 6 other medical professionals who counted Jackson as a patient.

Included on the search warrant served on Murrayy home and offices in LV were records of correspondence between him and Jackson and six other doctors, including rheumatologist A. Metzger and dentist M. Tadrissi. Both have been asked to turn their Jackson files over to the L.A. County Coroner's Office.

Metzger's attorney, H. Braun, said that Jackson once asked his client for propofol—the potent anesthetic authorities believe ultimately caused the singer's death—to help him sleep, but that Metzger refused to provide any.

Obama's states that economy has done better than expected...

2009-08-01T06:24:00.000-07:00

The president cited July 31, Commerce Department report showing that in the last few months the economy overall has done "measurably better than expected." Obama credited his $787 billion economic stimulus program for much of that progress.

Obama reminded the nation that full recovery will not happen overnight, but rather will take many more months.

"Even as we rescue this economy, we must work to rebuild it stronger than before," he said. "We've got to build a new foundation strong enough to withstand future economic storms and support lasting prosperity."

Britney Spears photos

2009-05-02T12:08:00.001-07:00

http://new.music.yahoo.com/britney-spears/photos/#id=2

Britney Spears hotos

2009-05-02T12:08:00.000-07:00

http://new.music.yahoo.com/britney-spears/photos/#id=2

Drew Barrymoore

2009-05-02T12:03:00.000-07:00

Drew Barrymore is winning acclaim for her work in HBO's "Grey Gardens."

Marvel at her accomplishments, as she's one of the few child stars who've beaten the odds, surviving a shockingly turbulent Hollywood childhood to have an adult career in acting and producing.

People worry that her apparent partying and dating style of late is a toward the doomed life of not-so-successful child stars like Leif Garrett and Danny Bonaduce.

We're rooting for her continued triumph.

Introducing Winners of the 1st NeoPopRealism Starz International Art Competition

2009-02-23T07:16:00.001-08:00

Introducing 1st International NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competition Winners Grigory Gurevich (USA), Frederique Krzis-Lorent (France) and Paolo Scalera (Ireland)

2nd Place: Grigory Gurevich (USA) was born in Russia and received his Masters degree in Art from Academy of Fine and Industrial Arts in St. Petersburg. Now he resides in the United States.
Grigory is a former professor of St. Johns University in New York and faculty member of Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts in New Jersey. Sculptor, painter, graphic artist and print-maker, he had over 400 exhibitions in the United States and Europe. He conducted hundreds of sculpture workshops in Italy, Denmark and USA. Grigory's bronze tableau of seven life-size figures "The Commuters," sculpted in 1985 is installed at the Newark Penn Station in New Jersey.
His book "Reflections" features 17 linocuts, etchings and mixed media prints. This book can be found in the print collection of New York Public Library, the Rare Book collection of Newark Public Library, the Library of Saint Bonaventure University collection, and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in Russia. He created and patented a manifolding book, which also can be found in the libraries of Brooklyn Art Museum and Columbia University of Chicago.

He is the founder of "Arts on the Hudson" after school art program for gifted and talented students of Jersey City...
Grigory's motto: "There is nothing more permanent as CHANGE." His website is www.grigorygurevich.com

3rd Place: Frederique Krzis-Lorent was born in 1956, in Rouen, France. In 1982, she has received her Advanced degree in Architecture D.P.L.G. She was working as an architect and textile designer... Professor of Applied Arts for 5 years, in 2001 she has received her Diploma in art therapy. Today, she is dedicating her life exclusively to the ART.
"Faithful to the straight line, FrederiqueK often constructs her canvas starting from squares, a figure of rich symbolism that particularly suits her. To be rigorous is not to be rigid... FrederiqueK invites us to escape from the impotence, to react differently across our anguish. She is fascinated by fashion, and its refinement, its fabrics, her ideal of thinness, its light, its brilliance and its elegant women, its evanescence and its mystery. Behind the appearance, FrederiqueK paints woman in her modernity...." said art critic Alain Coudert.
Frederique Krzis-Lorent paints in her place in Lille, France. In her work, she focuses on the light, calm interior, the woman, nature. Stylish and sophisticated, her art works carry sign of the contemporary world with its glamour and amazing uniqueness. She said to the NeoPopRealism Journal that she is influenced by the Greek art and its manner to look at the human body through its sculptures (school of Praxitèle); by the Italian renaissance for the construction, the looks, the drapes, the colors, the dough thinness, the woman… Angelico, Filippo Lippi; by Vermeer for the light - the post-impressionists to touch it canvas; and the Russian constructivism (20s) because the color has a preponderant place in the reflection of the latter, and also because she is an architect.
She uses old techniques. "The Néopopréalism imposed to me as an evidence, by my state of mind and my taste for the feminine portrait..." Frederique added: "My goal for the future is to show my canvases in the United States."
For more information visit www.frederique-k.com

Honorable Mention: Paolo Scalera (Ireland) was born in Italy. Now he lives in Ireland. Paolo's connection with Italy inspires his work through using the chiaroscuro technique. His work possesses a sense of simplicity, feelings of nostalgia and romanticism; his camera captures his emotions and joy of life.
Paolo Scalera has worked as a freelance photographer for many publications, including Elle Japan, The Irish Independent and Food and Wine Magazine. He exhibits his work since 1999, and developed a form of printing images using traditional printing techniques. Paolo created series of black-and-white images using the photographic darkroom, without digital imagery and manipulation...
For more info visit: www.paoloscalera.net

Introducing Winners of the 1st NeoPopRealism Starz International Art Competition

2009-02-23T07:16:00.000-08:00

Introducing WINNERS of 1st International NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competition online: Grigory Gurevich, Frederique Krzis-Lorent and Paolo Scalera

Visit NeoPopRealism Starz competitions website at www.neopoprealismstarz.com

2nd Place: Grigory Gurevich (USA) was born in Russia and received his Masters degree in Art from Academy of Fine and Industrial Arts in St. Petersburg. Now he resides in the United States.
Grigory is a former professor of St. Johns University in New York and faculty member of Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts in New Jersey. Sculptor, painter, graphic artist and print-maker, he had over 400 exhibitions in the United States and Europe. He conducted hundreds of sculpture workshops in Italy, Denmark and USA. Grigory's bronze tableau of seven life-size figures "The Commuters," sculpted in 1985 is installed at the Newark Penn Station in New Jersey.
His book "Reflections" features 17 linocuts, etchings and mixed media prints. This book can be found in the print collection of New York Public Library, the Rare Book collection of Newark Public Library, the Library of Saint Bonaventure University collection, and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in Russia. He created and patented a manifolding book, which also can be found in the libraries of Brooklyn Art Museum and Columbia University of Chicago.

He is the founder of "Arts on the Hudson" after school art program for gifted and talented students of Jersey City...
Grigory's motto: "There is nothing more permanent as CHANGE." His website is www.grigorygurevich.com

3rd Place: Frederique Krzis-Lorent was born in 1956, in Rouen, France. In 1982, she has received her Advanced degree in Architecture D.P.L.G. She was working as an architect and textile designer... Professor of Applied Arts for 5 years, in 2001 she has received her Diploma in art therapy. Today, she is dedicating her life exclusively to the ART.
"Faithful to the straight line, FrederiqueK often constructs her canvas starting from squares, a figure of rich symbolism that particularly suits her. To be rigorous is not to be rigid... FrederiqueK invites us to escape from the impotence, to react differently across our anguish. She is fascinated by fashion, and its refinement, its fabrics, her ideal of thinness, its light, its brilliance and its elegant women, its evanescence and its mystery. Behind the appearance, FrederiqueK paints woman in her modernity...." said art critic Alain Coudert.
Frederique Krzis-Lorent paints in her place in Lille, France. In her work, she focuses on the light, calm interior, the woman, nature. She said to the NeoPopRealism Journal that she is influenced by the Greek art and its manner to look at the human body through its sculptures (school of Praxitèle); by the Italian renaissance for the construction, the looks, the drapes, the colors, the dough thinness, the woman… Angelico, Filippo Lippi; by Vermeer for the light - the post-impressionists to touch it canvas; and the Russian constructivism (20s) because the color has a preponderant place in the reflection of the latter, and also because she is an architect.
She uses old techniques. "The Néopopréalism imposed to me as an evidence, by my state of mind and my taste for the feminine portrait..." Frederique added: "My goal for the future is to show my canvases in the United States."
For more information visit www.frederique-k.com

Honorable Mention: Paolo Scalera (Ireland) was born in Italy. Now he lives in Ireland. Paolo's connection with Italy inspires his work through using the chiaroscuro technique. His work possesses a sense of simplicity, feelings of nostalgia and romanticism; his camera captures his emotions and joy of life.
Paolo Scalera has worked as a freelance photographer for many publications, including Elle Japan, The Irish Independent and Food and Wine Magazine. He exhibits his work since 1999, and developed a form of printing images using traditional printing techniques. Paolo created series of black-and-white images using the photographic darkroom, without digital imagery and manipulation...
For more info visit: www.paoloscalera.net

Also visit NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competitions web site and the NeoPopRealism Journal.

Gutar Hero went green

2009-01-14T05:17:00.000-08:00

Guitar Hero just went green. At the recent CES convention, Activision announced that sales of Guitar Hero III have surpassed $1 billion, making it the 1st video game to ever reach the stunning ten-figure mark. More astounding is the fact that just one year ago, Activision announced that the Guitar Hero franchise as a whole passed the $1 billion mark, a figure that included every version of the game released since 2005. Having hit stores in the fall of 2007, Guitar Hero III accomplished the feat on its own in well under two years.

Activision publishing CEO Mike Griffith believes the news should put other media on alert. He said that movies, recorded music and TV - these are all stagnating or contracting entertainment sectors. Video games are poised to eclipse all other forms of entertainment in the decade ahead.

THE DARK KNIGHT

2009-01-13T19:06:00.000-08:00

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

2009-01-13T19:05:00.000-08:00

TWILIGHT

2009-01-13T19:04:00.002-08:00

HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE

2009-01-13T19:04:00.001-08:00

THE INCREDIBLE HULK

2009-01-13T19:03:00.001-08:00

IRON MAN

2009-01-13T19:01:00.002-08:00

WANTED - JOLIE

2009-01-13T19:01:00.001-08:00

HANCOCK

2009-01-13T18:59:00.001-08:00

WATCHMEN

2009-01-13T18:58:00.001-08:00

SEX AND THE CITY

2009-01-13T18:57:00.001-08:00

TOP 10 TRAILERS OF 2008

2009-01-13T18:56:00.001-08:00

Numbers 10-8 Numbers 7-5 Numbers 4-2 Number 1

Blake Lively - Vogue

2009-01-13T18:06:00.000-08:00

(Mario Testino photography) "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively in the February issue of Vogue magazine.

Tayler Lautner gaining 29 lbs

2009-01-13T17:51:00.000-08:00

He was slim...

http://www.youngmalecelebs.net/galleries/tlautner.html

Now, Tayler Lautner has almost reached his goal of gaining 29 lbs. for the Twilight sequel, New Moon.

He has been working hard for 8 or 9 months, and he has put on about 26 pounds of muscle.
He's literally in the gym every single day for at least two hours a day., said the actor, 16.

"It's hard work, my motivation is basically my passion for the character of Jacob and the series. I want the fans to be proud of the movie, so I have to live up to Jacob."

Besides hitting the gym, he's trying to eat as much as possible. Basically he's supposed to eat everything he can and try to keep it lean. Lean meats and veggies.

Lautner will Return following weeks of questions about whether he could effectively portray his werewolf character, who grows a foot taller and looks 25 years old in the sequel. Most fans wanted Lautner back.

New Moon begins shooting later this year.

Katy Perry Breakup

2009-01-13T17:44:00.000-08:00

Katy reportedly said again and again, "When you breakup with someone you move on ... you don't really want to move on ... but you have to because they don't give you any choice." Katy later clarified on her blog, saying that she was just introducing the song and referring to her personal life.

Katy Perry departs the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood

2009-01-13T17:22:00.000-08:00

Katy Perry departs the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood after performing an acoustic set. The singer split with boyfriend Travis McCoy shortly before New Year's.

NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competition

2009-01-13T17:04:00.000-08:00

1st International Art Competition NeoPopRealism Starz (www.neopoprealismstarz.com) is now open for entries. Juror: Nadia Russ.

On the left:
Artwork by Frederique Krzis Lorent (Loos, France), "Sauge",
Oil/Canvas.

Artists Participants (from USA, France, Ireland, India, Australia, Slovakia, Romania, Denmark, Czech Republic, Canada, Holland, Sweden):

1. Abraham Michael Dayan (Paris, France)

2. Joshua Daniel McGrane (Chicago, IL, USA)

3. Simon Kavanagh (Denmark)

4. Frederique Krzis Lorent (Loos, France)

5. Grigory Gurevich (New Jersey, USA)

6. Arlene Wright-Correll (Munfordville, KY, USA)

7. Paolo Scalera (Dublin, Ireland)

8. Sheridan Furrer (Denver, CO, USA)

9. Filip Mihail (Bucharest, Romania)

10. Petra Timurova (Czech Republic)

11. Mel Smother (Brooklyn, NY, USA)

12. Melinda Russek (Lehigh Acres, FLA, USA)

13. Daniel McCormack (Accord, New York, USA)

14. Lauren Fisher (Albuquerque, NM, USA)

15. Monte Wright (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)

16. Laura Modahl (Concord, MA, USA)

17. Don.K. Ryan (La Jolla, CA, USA)

18. Hans Mertens (Roermond, Holland)

19. Joel Armstrong (Siloam Spring, AR, USA)

20. Colin David Hill (San Francisco, CA, USA)

21. Michael Ide (Tooele, UT, USA)

22. Michael Bellon (Levens, France)

23. Carmen Melton (Anderson, SC, USA)

24. Jean C. Dominique (W. Orange, New Jersey, USA)

25. Lily Morris (Boston, MA, USA)

26. Paul Davies (Suffolk, U.K.)

27. Scott Hawxhurt (Belmar, New Jersey, USA)

28. Noel Luis (Malmo, Skane, Sweden)

29. Hanna O'Dell (Washington D.C., USA)

30. John Alcock (Pakenham, Victoria, Australia)

31. R. Gopakumar (Kerala, India)

32. Milan Kuzica (Prague, Czech Republic)

33. Joseph Sobel (Marquette, Michigan, USA)

34. Alison Dawn Blydenburgh (Palm Coast, FL, USA)

35. Viliam Sulik (Nitra, Slovakia, Europe)

36. Claudette Losier (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

37. Steve Agius (Victoria, Australia)

38. Zox (Saint Monica, California, USA)

.39. Carrie Gessler (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Kim pumps gas

2009-01-13T17:02:00.000-08:00

Kim pumps gas into her car. No full service for her!

Angelina Jolie and Haters

2009-01-13T16:56:00.000-08:00

Is it us or does it seem like Brad and Angelina are kinda slackers when it comes to serving as awards show presenters.

Big people like Tom Cruise and Kate Winsler aren't too proud to get up there and hand an award to a peer, so what is up with Brad and Angie?

Please don't tell us it's more of that pedestal polishing they have refined to a fine art.

Whitney Port is joining the world of celebrity

2009-01-13T16:52:00.000-08:00

Whitney Port is joining the wonderful world of celebrity just fine. She flashed her breasts, she's blogging. She's one hospital stay away from being the next Lindsay Lohan...

"I'm sorry if they offended anyone but I got too caught up in the sunshine and the weather that I guess I wasn't as cautious as I should have been."

"Everyone knows the rough and tumble of the ocean mixed with a bathing suit—not the most attractive thing ever! So sorry for the view...very embarrassing to say the least! I guess all I can do now is laugh about it and move on!"

Audrina, Heidi and Lauren are not laughing. You think they like having their reality throne usurped? The end is nigh for those three. Heid's so desperate for some attention she went and got herself married. Laur's just about done trying, having given up fake dating for real-dating a nonmodel. Aud'd better "accidentally" have a wardrobe malfunction soon if she wants people to keep yakkin' about her.

Jennifer Garner gave birth to her second daughter

2009-01-13T16:49:00.000-08:00

One week ago, Jennifer Garner gave birth to her 2nd daughter with Ben Affleck. The A-list couple, both 36, has announced the baby's name.

Please welcome Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck to the adorable celebuspawn roster.

The Baby Name Wizard defines it as derived from the Hebrew seraphim, a name used in the Bible for the heavenly winged angels surrounding the throne of God.

With her "Big Sister" shirt, Violet, 3, is excited about the addition to her family.

American "Idol" becomes idle

2009-01-13T16:44:00.000-08:00

When Jordin Sparks was crowned "American Idol" 6th season champ back in the spring of 2007, we'd never watch the reality wreck again. Why? Let me count the waysBecause: She couldn't belt it out like Kelly Clarkson, she couldn't emote like Fantasia, and she couldn't captivate a crowd like Carrie Underwood.. And she was boring. We are too lazy and addicted to care what anyone thinks of us. "Idol" is our guiltiest pleasure, and we've come to embrace it. Because we're tuning in, doesn't mean that everyone else will join us on January 13 when Season 8 kicks off.

Last season the ratings dipped. Granted, an 8% decline isn't enough of a drop to freak out about, especially when more than 27 million people still tune in, but if the show doesn't deliver early on this year, more and more disgruntled fans might consider flipping the channel. So, what to do when "Idol" becomes idle?

Fergie and her fiance Josh Duhamel

2009-01-12T18:18:00.000-08:00

Fergie and her fiance Josh Duhamel head to the Dakota Live Music Lounge in Santa Monica (CA) for their joint bachelor-bachelorette party. They two will wed this week.

Golden Globe Awards. Jolie-Pitt

2009-01-12T17:47:00.000-08:00

Golden Globe Awards.

"Same as every morning: chaotic and messy!" Brad Pitt said on the red carpet.

He and Jolie were up for awards - Brad Pitt for his leading dramatic role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Angelina Jolie for her leading dramatic role in Changeling.

"We haven't even talked about it yet," he said.

The two went home empty-handed, they were affectionate throughout the show.
Steven Spielberg was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award...

Jolie (in Atelier Versace) also rubbed Pitt's back, and he kept his arm around her...

Golden Globe, Seacrest and Jolie. Eva Longoria.

2009-01-12T17:25:00.001-08:00

On his Padio Show, Ryan Seacrest said out about Angelina Jolie dissing him on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards. Seacrest had gotten up next to the actress and beau Brad Pitt, hoping to score an interview on E!'s pre-show. "Hi, guys. Brad? Angelina?" he said. They ignored him.

"I don't think Angelina thinks I'm that important," Ryan said on his show. "I don't think I'm top of mind for them... I honestly don't believe they'd know who I was if I walked over there."

When guest Perez Hilton told Seacrest that that's impossible, as he hosts the No. 1 show American Idol, the TV personality shot back: "Yeah...but they live in France!"

A. Jolie and B. Pitt did stop for NBC's Billy Bush. Seacrest said, "there's an NBC deal there. NBC hosted the Globes, and they have a deal to talk to the people who come to the Globes.

"Here's what I realized when I went down there," Seacrest went on. "I realized quickly that it's against the rules to walk down onto the carpet from the platform.

"Then we went back down there and caught up with Tom Cruise , who I think is a terrific guy. I think he's really cool," he said. "By the way, have you seen his skin tone up close lately? You should!"

Seacrest clashed with Jolie before: At the 2006 Golden Globes, he asked her what she fed her children that day and she icily replied " Cereal we made cereal."

He later called her "cold" for being so unresponsive.

Turns out, Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, was on her death bed at the time.

Eva Longoria looked ravishing in a red Reem Acra mermaid dress and delicious Verdura earrings. [Golden Globes].

Jessica Alba Kate Winslet

2009-01-12T17:17:00.000-08:00

The night's [Golden Globe] big winner, Kate Winslet, ruled the red carpet in a stunning black strapless Yves St. Laurent gown and Chopard jewels.

Jessica Alba went shopping for her daughter Honor at Hollywood's baby boutique, Bel Bambini on Robertson Boulevard.

Celebrity Gossips Crazy Blog - "Ugly" Departure

2009-01-12T16:42:00.000-08:00

The one of Ugly Betty's main castmembers has asked to leave the ABC series. Producers are now planning to write her out (toward the end of this season). Another character is going to be killed off this season.

According to sources connected to the series, Ashley Jensen, who plays Betty's BFF Christina and is also well-known Extras fans, is the series regular who is expected to leave Ugly Betty this season.

Ashley asked to be released from her contract. The show's representative said that ABC does not comment on actors' contracts.

According to a source who works on the show, Ashley is not expected back as a series regular for Betty's 4th season in the fall. She's currently knocked up with Wilhelmina's spawn in order to get money to help save her husband's life. And anything is possible on this show.

As for the 2nd character who will be killed off, it's someone who just came on board this season. And no, despite the photo above it is not Judith Light...