2008 as it was

Ok, 2008 is almost over so it’s time to sum up what we’ve seen, enjoyed, got crazy or furious at during the year. Think making another list of mine, the last one this year.

TEEN OF THE YEAR

Let’s begin with teens. The Teen of the Year is definitely Miley Cyrus. She’s made a way from a Disney Channel star to one of the most influential women in entertainment. She’s been different, shocking and amusing. She made a stir with her Vanity Fair shoot and she’s celebrated her sweet 16 in Disney Land. She’s # 1 teen of 2008.

Although, I do belive we must praise the Jonas Brothers, Chris Brown, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato for the great work they’ve done. Though not on the top, they are surely among the best teens of the year!

Celebrity of the Year Finalist #5: The Stars of High School Musical

As 2008 winds down, it's time to reflect upon those - from household names to relative unknowns, from A- to D-list - who made this year so memorable.


The Hollywood Gossip is unveiling 10 finalists for its 2nd Annual Celebrity of the Year award. They've given us their best, their worst, even their nude pictures in some cases. Now it is time for us to give something back with this moving tribute.

We previously profiled the expensive, Governor-seducing call girl, Ashley Dupre. Today, we present Celebrity of the Year finalist #5 … the High School Musical Cast!

It was a huge year for Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and company... literally! While previous installments of this Disney franchise scored solid ratings, High School Musical 3: Senior Year was released on big screens across the country, breaking records and making names in Hollywood for all its stars.


Efron has received the biggest career boost from the film.

Previously compared with temporary teen icons such as Brody Jenner, Zac is now being discussed in the same breath as A-list actors such a Leonardo DiCaprio. In 2009, he'll star alongside Matthew Pretty and Leslie Mann in 17 Again.

Hudgens, meanwhile, gets to have sex with Efron. She also has overcome the biggest nude scandal of 2007 in order to resurrect her burgeoning resume. Like her delicious boyfriend, Vanessa has broken free from the teen mold: she'll be included among Maxim's Sexiest Stars of 2009.

As for Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman and others associated with this franchise, they may very be included in our Celebrity of the Year profiles for years to come. Go Wildcats!

Dakota Fanning Raps About Rape

Dakota Fanning has made a career out of playing wise-beyond-their years characters. It's not surprising that she's taking the controversy over her recent film Hounddog in stride.

The film raised eyebrows when it was reported that Fanning, 12 at the time, filmed a rape scene for the Deborah Kampmeier-directed flick, without the use of a body double. Activists even launched a petition to have Fanning's mother, Joy, brought up on child-pornography charges.

But Fanning, now 14, tells British newspaper the Telegraph that the wailing and gnashing of teeth were unwarranted.

"It's a movie and it's called acting," Fanning counters. "What drew me to it was that my character shows people that you can overcome adversity in life and it doesn't define you...just because something terrible happened to [Fanning's character] doesn't mean that she can't have a great life. I wanted to do the film because I thought it might help one person that has happened to and help them overcome adversity in their lives."

In the film, Fanning plays Lewellen, a 14-year-old girl who is raped but finds solace and strength in the music of Elvis Presley.

The brouhaha was hyped out of proportion upon the film's September release. Back then, a certain blogger reported that the movie had been yanked from more than 5,000 AMC theaters—a claim that proved to be an extreme mathematical improbability.

Carrie Underwood Leads Team of CMA Fashion All-Stars

Talk about an impressive evening.

Carrie Underwood co-hosted, performed live, won big and looked stunning at the Country Music Awards last night. Here she is with co-host Brad Paisley ...

This is just one of her many beautiful dresses, however. Click to enlarge some bonus photos of the fashionable Carrie Underwood - along with other celebrity gossip favorites like Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and more - from the 2008 CMAs ...

"Secret Life of Bees" explores the power of love

The Secret Life of Bees may have an explanation for the mysterious decline in the bee population: Bees just aren't getting enough love these days.

They're smothered with it in the big-screen adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's best-selling novel. Bees are like family to these characters. However, the film is set in 1964, decades before bees started disappearing, so love may not be enough to repopulate their world.

It certainly is a life force for Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), who's dying from a lack of it in her small Southern town. As she turns 14 in July 1964, she's haunted by memories of her mother's tragic death 10 years earlier and plagued by questions her cold, menacing peach-grower father, T. Ray (Paul Bettany), won't answer.

After racist whites beat up Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson), the Owens' black housekeeper, Lily sneaks Rosaleen out of a hospital room under the nose of a deputy. Lily knows her mother had some connection to Tiburon, S.C., so they head there and find refuge with the Boatwright sisters, August (Queen Latifah), June (Alicia Keys) and May (Sophie Okonedo).

The sisters have a gracious home and thriving honey business; cellist June teaches music at a school. August makes Lily her bee apprentice and has Rosaleen help May in the kitchen. The newcomers begin to feel comfortable and safe, but Lily still won't reveal the real reason she left home.

The plot doesn't so much twist as undulate; there are no huge surprises. That's not what "The Secret Life of Bees" is about. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who wrote the screenplay, has crafted an insightful, warm human story that incorporates a sensitive girl's coming of age, the complex dynamics of family, the egregiousness of racism, the efficacy of the civil-rights movement, the uplift of religion and the power of love.

All the actors are on target, but Fanning is superb as the teen tied in knots of guilt, and versatile Okonedo ("Hotel Rwanda") gives an inspiring performance.

Latifah, Hudson and Keys all have segued into acting from music, and their natural, honest performances prove this side of their talent. The director doesn't go out of her way to remind us where the three came from, but at one point they're standing side by side and it hits you: Latifah. Hudson. Keys. It's a summit of superstars.

While the film is female-centric (Hilarie Burton plays Lily's mom in flashbacks), the men shine, too. Bettany fights the impulse to explode as he makes T. Ray something besides a monster. Tristan Wilds is winning as Lily's new friend, Zach, and Nate Parker commands respect as June's beau, Neil.

The Secret Life of Bees is a reminder that humans have a long way to go, but they'll get there faster if they work together. Kind of like those buzzing insects.

Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale: Retail Romp

Keeping with the American tradition of Black Friday, Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted doing a little day-after-Thanksgiving retail therapy November 28.

The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” co-stars were spotted getting the royal treatment as they arrived at a Los Angeles mall to get their shop on.

According to an eyewitness, Vanessa’s Audi was parked in the ‘No Parking’ zone while mall security escorted both ladies safe entry to and exit from the shopping center, where they both picked up items from Bloomingdales.

Both ladies appeared to be in the mood for knee-high black boots, with Ashley opting for a black sweater/black trousers combo while Miss Hudgens donned a plaid shirt and black jeans. Following their pampered shopping excursion, they headed back to Miss Tisdale’s LA-area home.

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Selena at British Academy Children’s awards

Cutie Selena Gomez made her way overseas for BAFTA show held in London on Sunday.

Selena looked gorgeous as she arrived at the British Academy Children’s Film and Television awards at the London Park Lane Hilton hotel.

The Wizards of Waverly Place actress wore Matthew Williamson black and violet dress to represent Disney’s Horton Hears a Who which was nominated for the Feature Film Award.

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How to wear ‘Hanna Montana’ style

Hanna Montana style is characterized by the great influence of the ‘80s fashion but it has its own peculiarities.

Read here Miley Cyrus revives ’80 style >>

First of all it is more feminine-like and it has plenty of various details and embellishments. Here are some of the things for you to remember if you choose to wear the style popularized by young fashion icon - Miley Cyrus.

Select more teen-appropriate pieces

Hannah Montana costume consists of a tiered miniskirt, a top with volume, such as a puffy-sleeve shirt, and a wide belt. Do not wear high heels, but prefer flat shoes or Converse sneakers that many teens like so much. Oxford boots will also go well both with trousers and a skirt.

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Chris Brown Top Dog at American Music Awards

Alicia Keys may have led the way with five American Music Awards nominations, but it was Chris Brown who stole the show Sunday night.

The singer scooped up three trophies, including male soul/R&B artists, male pop/rock artist and the big kahuna, artist of the year.

Keys converted album nods in pop/rock and soul/R&B into wins for her disc As I Am. Not to be outdone, Brown's gal pal Rihanna snatched two awards, female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.

Another double winner for the evening was Kanye West, who threw no temper tantrums this time around. Bitter last year at losing male rap/hip-hop artist, West took home the honor this year, but offered it up to Lil Wayne.

The rapper also won rap/hip-hop album for Graduation, and in typical West fashion, likened himself and his colleagues to the Beatles, declaring, "I want to be Elvis."

It was also a banner night for American Idol grads. Daughtry picked up its fourth AMA, this time in pop/rock band/group/duo, while Jordin Sparks was named adult contemporary artists and Carrie Underwood's Carnival Ride scored country album.

Underwood was stunned in the female country artist race by Taylor Swift, whose own ex-beau Joe Jonas and his bros won an AMA of their own for breakthrough artist.

Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts rounded out the country champs.

One guaranteed winner of the night was Annie Lennox, who was given the Award of Merit by Justin Timberlake and performed a show-stopping number.

Other performers included Christina Aguilera, the Jonas Brothers, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and birthday girl Miley Cyrus.

Look Who Has a Crush on Carrie Underwood

When people talk about the love life of country superstar Carrie Underwood they usually mention her brief romance with Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Tony Romo and his girlfriend Jessica Simpson. Thankfully this latest report has nothing to do with the triangle, but it does appear that Carrie may have another famous fella looking to be a possible new suitor.

A report from Star has this, "If Carrie Underwood's budding romance with Travis Stork doesn't work out, there's another Bachelor who'd be happy to take his place - Andy Baldwin. Yes, another veteran of the ABC series might have eyes for Carrie.

The report notes that the reality show hunk and U.S. Navy lieutenant has had a crush on Carrie for ages, and cites a inside source for the information. The source adds, "But Travis got to her first." Recently, "Andy even dedicated a song to Carrie on the radio."

Will this be the latest triangle for Carrie Underwood? At least it would be sort Tony and Jessica and for many fans of the American idol winner that would be a welcome relief.

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Gossip Girl Fashion: Desperately Seeking Serena

Episode 15 of Gossip Girl, "Desperately Seeking Serena," was all about the past coming back to haunt S, while B sought revenge.

Below, our Gossip Girl fashion contributor, the fabulous Liza L., breaks down the episode, telling you where you can get its amazing looks ...

We were all wondering – who was G and how B would take revenge? And more importantly, how can they all manage look so perfect despite all of the drama?

Blair Waldorf was definitely the best prepared out of all of them for the SATs (well – maybe except for Chuck)...

Blair Waldorf in yellow

Blair: Valentino Couture Braided Tote ($1,950), Brooks Brothers Shoes – Spectator Oxford Black ($249), Coat – KA 7 in Black ($243).

We saw from the first appearance of the mysterious G that she definitely knows how to make an entrance - and the right impression...

Lurking

Georgina: Gucci Hysteria Large Top Handle Bag ($2395), J Brand 14” Lowrise Cigarette Jeans – 944 in Jett Black ($158), Jimmy Choo Reba leather ankle boots (£306,), Yaya Aflalo “Dalls” Leather Jacket ($726,).

With this eye-catching outfit, who could even doubt the possibility of Chair's happy future (well, even if it was only for one episode) ...

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Demi Lovato’s Big Break

The always adorable Demi Lovato was recently named one of the ‘10 Breakout Stars of 2008′ by Entertainment Weekly. ¡Que cute!

The fully-clothed Disney princesa has started to make a name for herself through both singing and acting, with her debut album, “Don’t Forget” making it to #2 on the Billboard charts.

She recently told EW:

“Music comes naturally, but acting is a mind challenge, and I have a huge passion for it.”

With her own series in the works, and a movie starring amiguita Selena Gomez set to come out next year, it seems our darling Demi is going to do alright…given that she manages to keep her chones on.

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Emma Watson is Ice-Skating Sweet

British actress Emma Watson keeps it cute in a fun polka dot dress and a red scarf at the VIP opening night for Somerset House Ice Rink in London on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old Harry Potter star adorably helped little kids around the skating rink. Check out the fun penguin pushers!

Her next film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is scheduled for release on July 17, 2009.

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Dumped and dumping. Dumb teen celebs

I have no clue as to what happened for real between so-called ‘cheater Joe’ and ‘victim Taylor’.

In our previous post Not That Innocent Taylor said she was dumped by Joe, but here is what Joe got to say on his break up with Taylor Swift.

On the Jonas Brothers‘ official blog, Joe just posted the following:

“To Our Fans from Joe, Kevin and Nick:

It is our normal rule to avoid talking about our private lives. It seems that it has come to the point where we must address a few things. We would prefer to address these things and then leave it alone from that point forward.

We felt like it was important to respond because recent events have affected our fans. It is important to us as artists and brothers to enlighten regarding this situation. Our fans are the most important thing to us.

There are rumors and suggestions that are being publicized in the press right now about us. Like all people our age we are trying to find someone special that we can share time with in our busy lives. We all have busy schedules and high demands. We love our life and are thankful for all that we have. We are simply stating that it is difficult to maintain relationships with the kind of life we live.

We love our fans and it is important to us to protect that relationship.

To Our Fans from Joe:

This blog is not an attack of anyone. Anytime you are in a relationship for any length of time there are going to be issues. Sometimes they resolve. Other times they lead to a change of heart. This was the case recently.

Several things I will state with all my heart…

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Kristen Stewart bio

Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9, 1990) is an American film and television actress.

Nickname Kris, KStew

Kristen Stewart

Height 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

She is perhaps best known for her roles in the films Panic Room, Catch That Kid, Speak, Zathura, The Messengers, In the Land of Women, and the critically acclaimed Into the Wild. She recently finished filming Twilight, based on the best selling novel by Stephenie Meyer.

Personal life

Stewart was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her father, John Stewart (not to be confused with The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart), is a stage manager and television producer who worked for Fox. Her mother is a scriptwriter who comes from Australia.

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Kristen Stewart for Vogue and Vanity Fair

Twilight star Kristen Stewart covers new issue of Teen Vogue December 2008 - January 2009.

She has boyish hairstyle and natural makeup.

Kristen Stewart is 18. The actress plays Bella Swan, the awkward new student at Forks High School who falls in love with the vampire Edward Cullen. Stewart’s past film credits include Panic Room, Into the Wild, and In the Land of Women.

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Carrie Underwood Leads Team of CMA Fashion All-Stars

Talk about an impressive evening.

Carrie Underwood co-hosted, performed live, won big and looked stunning at the Country Music Awards . Here she is with co-host Brad Paisley ...

This is just one of her many beautiful dresses, however.

Obama's kids to appear on Hannah Montana

President-elect Barack Obama's two young daughters have been invited to appear on popular kids television show Hannah Montana, actor Billy Ray Cyrus said an interview.

Cyrus, the father of Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus and also an actor on the hit Disney Channel show, said the show had asked Malia, 10, and Sasha Obama, 7, to take part in an episode possibly around April.

"They probably will. The invitation is there," Cyrus told Access Hollywood in an interview.

"You know the Hannah Montana film comes out in April. Maybe something might happen around then."

Pressed for details, Cyrus said; "I can't, I can't. I have got to keep a secret."

Hannah Montana, in which Miley Cyrus plays a school girl with a secret life as a pop star, is one of the most popular kids television series in the United States with a huge audience and merchandising empire worth about $1 billion.

Obama has said in interviews that Malia is a big fan of Hannah Montana, but the Obamas have shielded the girls from the media and it remains to be seen whether they will want their daughters to take part in the show.

Miley Cyrus, who turns 16 later this month, told Access Hollywood she did not know for certain if the offer had gone out, but she added;

"I think that would be really cool and if anything, have them visit the set."

People Magazine: Camilla Belle and Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas sure doesn’t waste time: The singer, who recently split from Taylor Swift, has moved on and is now dating 10,000 BC actress Camilla Belle, a source tells PEOPLE.

After a rocky end to his relationship with the country darling, which Swift talked and sang about, the middle Jonas brother, 19, quietly began seeing 22-year-old Belle, who starred in the Jonas Brothers video “Lovebug.”

“They met on the set of his music video,” says the source. “All the guys always had thought she was really pretty and that’s why they asked her to be in it.”

So when did the magic happen?

“It was only after doing the video that they began to date.”

But don’t expect to see these two on red carpets together anytime soon.

“They are not public about it but they’ve just been hanging out with their friends and Joe’s brothers,” explains the source. “They are very private about it.”

So just how did Belle nab herself a Jonas Brother?

“She’s a really good girl and it seems they share a lot of the same characteristics and morals,” says the source.

Reps for Jonas and Belle had no comment.

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Taylor Swift Interview

Taylor Swift recently talked to Just Jared about everything from her best friend in the business to the last three ring tones on her cell phone. Here’s a sampling:

Your album Fearless consists of mostly songs about guys. Do you prefer writing love songs or break up songs? I really like to write songs about relationships. I like to write about boys and I love to write about every aspect of love. I think that it’s really fascinating to me how many angles there are to a breakup. There are so many different things you can write about one breakup. So right now, that’s my favorite thing to write about. But also when you’re falling in love with someone, when you’ve just gone on the best date ever and you write a song about it. I think capturing that moment in time is really important and really fun. I am just fascinated by the whole relationship thing and that’s my favorite thing to write songs about.

Taylor Swift Snaps the Paps

A solo Taylor Swift walks out in a fashionable French Connection “Fast Tallulah” skirt as she leaves her downtown NYC hotel en route to the David Letterman show on Monday afternoon.

The 18-year-old country crooner stopped outside to snaps a few pictures of the waiting paparazzi. Loving the fancy leggings and Louboutin boots!

Don’t miss Taylor on The Late With with David Letterman tonight. Other guests include media proprietor and philanthropist Ted Turner and chef Jamie Oliver.

Her album, Fearless, is out in stores tonight at midnight!

Abi hails her Hollywood idol Streep

Little Miss Sunshine star Abigail Breslin says she hopes to one day be as successful as Meryl Streep.

She may only be just 12 years old, but the young actress admitted she dreams of being as big as the Oscar-winning superstar.

"I really like Meryl Streep, my favorite movie is The Devil Wears Prada," she said.

But Abigail might have some way to go. Despite receiving an Oscar nod for Little Miss Sunshine in 2007, Meryl has received 14 Academy Award nominations throughout her career, more than any other actor or actress in the history of the awards.

Abigail was speaking about people that influence her at the Rising Stars Gala in Beverly Hills where she received the Young Heroes Award. The event organised by the charity Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles was aimed at recognizing individuals who are inspiring and positive role models for young people.

The young actress is slowly getting to work with some top names stars - having finished working with Cameron Diaz on a movie called My Sister's Keeper.

She's really nice, everybody on that movie was really nice so I had a really good time," she said

But she admits her biggest influences are those closest to her: "My brothers, my parents, my whole family."

David Archuleta: "I Was Nervous" Acting!

If singing doesn't work out for David Archuleta, he can always turn to acting!


The American Idol runner up recently shot a guest spot on Nickelodeon's iCarly (to air next Feb.) - and show star Miranda Cosgrove can't stop gushing.

"He is pretty close to my age so it was fun getting to hang out with him," Cosgrove told Usmagazine.com at the 10th Anniversary of Yoplait's Save Lids to Save Lives event in L.A. Friday.

"He was really good," continued Cosgrove, 15. "He said it was his first big acting part and he just kind of came in and we didn't even rehearse or anything. We just went for it and it went really well."Cosgrove admits even she was a little star struck to meet the Idol she voted for.

"It's funny when you watch American Idol, the people seem like such a big deal so it was weird getting to meet him in person," she said. "He is totally normal."

Remember these David Idol moments?

Archuleta, 17, plays himself on the show - but doesn't sing.

"I have a web show, and he came on the web show as a special guest," Cosgrove explained.

Archuleta says playing himself made it easy.

"I was nervous and thought I'd be awful at acting, but the whole experience felt really comfortable and came pretty easily since I was allowed to play myself," he told Us.

Does he want to do more acting?

"You do need a good memory for the dialogue, and I'll have to work on that, but it would be fun to continue acting," he said. "With iCarly, I also got to hang out with kids my own age for a change, and that was a real bonus."

Plus, Archuleta says

"I'm a huge fan of Nickelodeon....so it was especially cool to make my acting debut on a Nick show."

Miley Cyrus Has Free Reign

Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, who is FIFTEEN, has been rumored to be dating model Justin Gaston who is TWENTY. We must say that he IS very good looking and we can because he’s legal age. It looks like Miley’s parents are giving her free reign to make her own choices in life.

Miley was on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show and talked pretty freely about her “friend” Justin. The teen says they are in a good place and he’s been a “great friend more than anything”. What does more than anything mean to a fifteen year old? Ryan asked her if in fact they were an item. Her response was, “Maybe. Maybe Not”. Way to keep us guessing Hannah, I mean Miley.

Good thing for Gaston, Billy Ray Cyrus thinks he’s a “good kid”. We think he meant to say “good man”. Miley went on to tell Ryan:

“He’s a really great Christian guy. We have the kind of relationship where we can talk about (things related to being in the public eye) and he gets it.”

And the best part of the interview was when Cyrus talked about her parents feelings on the relationship.

“My family’s like, whatever happens, happens.”

Crap…now we are concerned. Hopefully they clarified exactly what that meant…like ‘we don’t mean we want to be grandparents NOW’ and so on and so forth.

Hey, our friends over at TMZ have some interesting photos of the Christian “good kid” and it looks like Justin might have lost his way….at least momentarily.

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Emma Watson: Chanel Cutie

Enjoying her time at all of the Paris Fashion Week festivities, Emma Watson was spotted attending the Chanel Spring/Summer 2009 runway show (October 3).

The “Harry Potter” hottie smiled for the paparazzi outside the Grand Palais, looking fit and fine in a space-age-inspired sliver dress with matching jacket, along with a pair of black leggings and strappy black heels.

As for her future plans, Miss Watson recently revealed that she’s putting her acting career on hold to pursue higher education.

“I would like to go to university and complete a degree and so that will mean a break from acting.”

And she’s already figured out what she’ll study.

“If I stay in this country I will read English Literature, and if I go to America I will do a Liberal Arts program. Any future projects will take second place to university.”

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David Archuleta to make TV acting debut

American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta will make his acting debut on an episode of Nickelodeon’s iCarly, shown in Canada on YTV.

The teen-oriented series is about a high school student who has her own Internet TV show, iCarly. In the episode titled “iRocked the Vote,” Archuleta, 16, plays a contestant on a talent show called America Sings.

His votes go way up after he appears in an iCarly webcast. The episode will air next spring. Archuleta’s self-titled debut album will be released on November 11 on Jive Records.

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Miley to be spokesperson for condoms

Fresh-faced jailbait Miley Cyrus has been offered a million dollars to promote LifeStyles condoms. Hummm, LifeStyles apparently sees no difficulties with having a 15-year-old girl as the face of their product.

This approach is probably highly illegal but when taking a look from the other side you will see that the condom company is concerned about high levels of teenage pregnancies.

With recent reports showing that one out of four teenage girls has an STD and the high level of teenage pregnancy, we believe that Miley is both influential and relatable to this afflicted set - and is the obvious choice to get the message of safe sex out to teens across America.”

Now that sounds different!

LifeStyles condoms is offering Miley Cyrus $1 million and a lifetime supply of condoms to be the company’s spokesperson.

So that’s alright then?

According to a press release, LifeStyles supports Miley’s decision to remain a virgin until she’s married and doesn’t want her to become another Jamie Lynn Spears. The release states:

With teenage pregnancy running rampant throughout the U.S., LifeStyles Condoms wants to ensure that Miley Cyrus and her legions of loyal fans don’t become just more statistics.”

The lifetime supply of condoms comes in only after Miley decides the time is right to lose her v-card, so she wouldn’t actually be promoting how great the condoms are, since she wouldn’t know with her lack of experience.

Of course, $1 million probably isn’t much for a girl on the Forbes‘ list of the 20 highest-paid teen celebs ( stars under 25), but this could be the perfect way for Miley to be provocative while staying chaste.

All of this started in the aftermath of the Annie Leibovitz photos of Cyrus which caused a stir, depicting her with a brief smattering of sexuality and a naked back.

Later, Miley appeared in revealing camera phone photos which showed her in a wet T-shirt in the shower and posing seductively for an admirer on the internet.

It is not anticipated that Miley will approach her next set of contract negotiations with Disney.

Moreover she has been offending her colleague Selena Gomez over a youtube video. Later she said she’s “super sorry.”

Miley Cyrus and her best friend Mandy Jiroux mocked fellow Disney Channel stars Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. The last two are much prettier, to be honest. And Miley is not even cute.

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Selena Gomez: Skater Chick

She spent part of the day in the public eye as she attended the “Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth” event, but that doesn’t mean that Selena Gomez went without a little weekend fun with her friends.

The “Wizards of Waverly Place” actress smilingly cruised about her Los Angeles neighborhood on her skateboard, joking around with a gal pal joining in on the good times.

In related news, Miss Gomez recently took a moment to speak with press about a few topics. When asked who her role models in life are at this time, Selena replied, “First and foremost, my mom. [And Judy Garland.] I grew up watching Wizard of Oz and Somewhere Over the Rainbow was the first song I learned to sing.”

As for her life’s passion and future endeavors, the 16-year-old Disney star answered, “Music is another of my passions. I’m working on my first album for Hollywood Records. It’ll be fun dance music, out next summer, and I’ll be doing a national tour.”

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Old Hollywood Glam at the High School Musical 3

Tweens and the young ‘uns in Paris – and probably all over the world – are already shrieking at the thought of being able to watch the premiere of the hit Disney film “High School Musical 3“.

While the Paris Fashion Week is on full blast, the two main female cast members strutted their stuff at the red carpet premiere of the movie in the same city.

Vanessa Hudgens looked very young, chic and it seems like she had a blast dressing up for the premiere. She wore a white Blumarine beaded flapper-esque knee-length dress. She paired it with a black fur stole which she wore around her arms – and black Jimmy Choo strappy sandals.


Meanwhile, Ashley Tisdale also arrived in white – she donned a Blumarine Fall 2008 dress – it has a halter neck and a chiffon skirt. Ashley kept her accessories to a minimum.

If this was a fashion face-off, Vanessa wins hands down. Her outfit looked fun, young and elegant despite the 1920’s theme. Meanwhile, Ashley’s dress just looked blah on her – or is it because of that model pout that she needs to work on?

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Life imitates art for Zac and Van

PERFECT beings ZAC EFRON and VANESSA HUDGENS are pretty much too cute for words.

The High School Musical co-stars were spotted cosying up to each other in a Parisian cafe, looking every inch the happy couple.

Their body language spoke volumes about their solidarity - and even though Vanessa played on her mobile and Zac gazed off into the distance they leant in towards each other touching at all times.

The Disney darlings were in the French capital celebrating the premiere of the third installment of the all-singing, all-dancing franchise.

It's good to know Zac, who appears to be morphing into Gossip Girl stunner CHACE CRAWFORD more by the day, can always give modelling a shot if the films dry up.

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Say Goodbye To Hermione Granger! Emma Watson Is Going To University

Yes that is right, Emma Watson known for her Hermione role in the Harry Potter series wishes to go to university to study!

That’s a shock right? Not because Emma wishes to do that (that’s quite normal for her) but for all the others celebrities out that have nothing to do with studying. They act, they get the money, they get married have kids, divorce and so on…

There are excellent universities over there and I am applying at the moment. If I stay in this country I will read English Literature, and if I go to America I will do a Liberal Arts programme.

I’ve always tried to balance my education with my acting career, but I just don’t think it will be possible to juggle it with a degree course. I have a need now to study.

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High School to high fashion

IT seems everyone has been too wrapped up in BRITNEY's comeback to notice little VANESSA HUDGENS' amazing transformation.

The High School Musical beauty looked elegant and poised beyond her years on the red carpet for the Paris premiere of the second sequel.

She rocked a sophisticated white gown, reminiscent of the 1920s flapper fashion. Vanessa teamed her beaded outfit with a fur shrug, red nails and a sleek hairdo.

The real-life girlfriend of co-star ZAC EFRON recently revealed the most expensive item she has ever bought was a designer handbag.

Despite her rising Hollywood salary, modest Vanessa - who turns 20 in December - rarely splashes the cash.

She said:

The thing I bought that was most expensive was a Chanel bag that I wanted for a really long time. It is the cute little one with the long chain.

"I wanted it for forever so I finally went and got it. I was so happy with it. That was when I knew I had done well."

High School Musical 3: Senior Year hits screens on October 22

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Awards Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Awards Miley Cyrus has won:

“Outstanding Female Lead in a Comedy Series (Child or Adolescent)” at the 2008 Gracie Allen Awards.

“Choice TV Actress in a Comedy” at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.

“Choice Summer Artist” at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.

“Favorite TV Actress” at the 2007 Kid’s Choice Awards, but she was unable to make it to the event.

“Favorite TV Actress” at the 2008 Kid’s Choice Awards.

“Favorite Female Singer” at the 2008 Kid’s Choice Awards.
Awards she has been nominated for:

“Favorite Female Singer” at the 2008 Kids Choice Award

“Favorite TV Actress” for the roles of Hannah Montana and Miley Stewart in TV series “Hannah Montana” at the 2008 Kids Choice Award

“Female TV Choice Breakout Star” for “Hannah Montana” at the 2006 Fox’s Teen Choice Awards.

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Maddie Briann Aldridge

Seven months after exclusively announcing her pregnancy to OK!, Jamie Lynn Spears came back to OK! to introduce Maddie to the world.

We’re happy going about our little life,” the Zoey 101 star tells OK!.

Jamie Lynn’s hopes for her daughter?

I hope she has good friends, finds a hobby that she loves and is really sure of herself and knows exactly what she wants to do,” she says.

Maddie’s middle name Briann is an ode to Casey’s cousin Brian, who died in a car accident a week before her birth, and Jamie Lynn’s brother Bryan. As for her first name, dad gets all the credit.

Maddie is a name that Casey thought of, and I really liked it,” Jamie Lynn Spears says.

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Selena Gomez Supports “Power of Youth”

Stepping out for a good cause, Selena Gomez attended the “Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth” event held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 4).

Accompanying the “Wizards of Waverly Place” actress for a fun-filled day were fellow young stars including Kofi Siriboe, Miranda Cosgrove, David Henry - with the group taking turns at the video game “Boogie SuperStar”.

Talking about the event, associate publisher of Variety, Brian Gott, told press,

Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth campaign is a powerful one; one that harnesses the energy of more than 150 young performers who are in a position to influence their peers and fans.”

Gott adds,

With the support of Target and our other sponsors, the Power of Youth effort has the opportunity to generate millions of dollars to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and create a bedrock of social awareness within the next generation of entertainment.”

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Vanessa Hudgens graces “Lucky” November 2008

High School Musical young actress Vanessa Hudgens looks better than ever on the November 2008 cover of Lucky Magazine!

This is such a fairy tale of a dress,” the singer/actress said. “As soon as I put it on, I wanted to run around and watch the layers flutter.”

Before the cover shoot, Vanessa, 19, introduced herself to everyone on the studio and took the time to sign autographs for and take pics with the crew’s funs.

As to her own shopping routine, Vanessa is punctual.

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Pure Class!

Brooke Hogan outside the Setai Hotel after attending the Bejeweled Swimwear show at Funkshion Fashion Week.

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Tokio Hotel Lead Singer Bill Kaulitz Gets Waxed

Bill Kaulitz, the lead singer of rock band Tokio Hotel, has his figure immortalized in wax by the artists at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Berlin, Germany. His wax figure was released for public viewing on Tuesday, September 30.

Bill's wax is seen "rocking a cropped leather jacket, a chain-link-and-leather choker and black fingernails." A number of fans who turned up for the launch struck some poses with the wax, with several of them even posing intimately with it.

Bill is the only member of Tokio Hotel who gets his figure immortalized in wax. He and his fellow band members currently are on tour. They recently won Best New Artist at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.

Being considered as a popular band, Bill and his friends recently told MTV News they found it hard to translate their lyrics from German into English.

You know it was really hard to do a set, or even to do interviews in English, because in Europe, we always had a translator with us," Bill was quoted as saying. "I think it's really hard for me ... to sing in English, because it's not my mother tongue. I really wanted it to sound natural [on the album], so it took some time in the studio, and we always wanted to do it this way: first in German, then translate everything into English. The English record is a part of us, and we really wanted to go ahead with that."

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Aliana "Ali" Lohan bio

Aliana "Ali" Lohan (born December 22, 1993) is the sister of actress and singer Lindsay Lohan and an aspiring singer and actress. Following in her big sister's foot steps Ali started her career as a Ford model at age three. Lohan, her mother, Dina, her little brother Cody, and her grandmother star in the E! Channel reality series Living Lohan.

Music

Ali Lohan's musical career began when she released her first single, "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", which was featured on the YMC Records' Totally Awesome Christmas in 2005. She shared the bill with musical artists such as Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney and Hilary Duff. Ali then released her debut Christmas album, Lohan Holiday, in late 2006 under the record label YMC Records. The album had three singles "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree", "I Like Christmas" and "Lohan Holiday" featuring Lindsay Lohan.

Lohan is currently working on her second studio album, Interpersonal, released by Maloof Music, a venture of Maloof Productions and Interscope Records.Lohan recorded her whole album at the Palms, Las Vegas.

Lohan has appeared in several music videos including playing a young Lindsay Lohan in her music video for "Confessions of a Broken Heart (Daughter to Father)".

On July 9, 2008, Lohan released her first single off her Maloof-produced album to People magazine. Lohan's reality show, Living Lohan, chronicled her journey through recording this track. The single titled "All The Way Around" was released digitally on July 14, 2008.

Acting

Ali Lohan has also appeared in more than 50 commercials for food and clothing brands, such as JC Penney, Little Caesars Pizza, Toys R Us, Elle and American Girl commercials.

In 2008, she starred in the reality television series Living Lohan alongside her mother Dina Lohan. The show focused mostly on the recording of her second studio album in Las Vegas.

Lohan will appear in the movie Mostly Ghostly, which will be released sometime in 2008. The film will mark Ali's feature acting debut. According to E!, Lohan also has gotten the lead role in the big-budget remake of his 1986 camp classic, Troll, directed by John Carl Buechler.

She was great," Buechler tells E!. The camera loves her. She's a really good actress...I am personally going to fight for her." Lohan is still deciding if she will do it.

Filmography

* 2008 - Mostly Ghostly .... Traci
* 2008 - Living Lohan .... Herself

Discography

Albums

* 2006: Lohan Holiday
* 2008: Interpersonal

Singles

* 2006: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree/Christmas Magic
* 2006: I Like Christmas
* 2006: Lohan Holiday (feat. Lindsay Lohan)
* 2008: All The Way Around

Fans Flock to Daniel Radcliffe's Broadway Debut

Harry Potter can sure deliver a crowd. The theater community packed into Broadway's Broadhurst on Thursday night to watch Daniel Radcliffe's gala opening night in Equus.

Glenn Close, Lili Taylor and The Sixth Sense's Haley Joel Osment were among the those in the crowd for the much-anticipated revival of Peter Shaffer's drama about a young man with a pathological fascination with horses.

Osment, who himself is starring in upcoming Broadway revival – of David Mamet's 1976 American Buffalo – told PEOPLE, "I'm happy to be here supporting another great work of theater. It's a great season for Broadway."

Overall, Radcliffe enchanted the critics, who seemed less impressed by how the 1973 play has aged.

The 19-year-old film star … steps into a mothball-preserved, off-the-rack part and wears it like a tailor's delight – that is, a natural fit that allows the room to stretch, " declares The New York Times.

The city's Daily News adds,

He's terrific and gives a passionate performance" as Alan Strang, the 17-year-old stable hand who worships – and blinds – six horses.

Opined The Washington Post:

Radcliffe's contribution "won't blow you away, it does get a basic job done."

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Miley Cyrus: Bicycle Babe

There’s nothing like a leisurely Sunday afternoon bicycle ride to make you feel like a kid again. And earlier today (September 28), Miley Cyrus was spotted riding around Toluca Lake, California with her family in tow.

The “7 Things” songstress looked to be having a marvelous time, sporting braided pigtails beneath a funky multicolored ballcap, with a white tank top, grey Free City sweats, and flip flops.

In the new “Hottest 25 Under 25” poll by Moviefone, Cyrus was named as one of the up-and-coming Hollywood stars bound for massive fame in the next ten years.

And she was in good company - other names on the list included Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Zac Efron, Ellen Page, Scarlett Johansson (who just got married to Ryan Reynolds over the weekend), and Keira Knightley.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Step Out in Sweden

After getting a good night’s rest, Disney sweetheart couple Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted venturing out of their Stockholm hotel on Sunday (September 28).

Zac and Vanessa are currently visiting Sweden to promote their new film,

High School Musical: Senior Year,” with promotional stops throughout Europe leading up to the October 7th UK premiere.

From there, it’s back to the States for the co-star couple, as there’s plenty of press work to be done Stateside leading up to the film’s theatrical release on October 24th.

The highly-anticipated Disney flick sees

Favorite high school students (Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman) hit senior year. Amidst a basketball championship, prom and a big spring musical featuring all of the Wildcats, Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) vow to make every moment last, as their lifelong college dreams put the future of their relationship in question. A crew of sophomore Wildcats (Matt Prokop, Justin Martin and Jemma Mckenzie-Brown) joins in the fun as the film’s incredible new music and exciting dance numbers take maximum advantage of the big screen.”

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25 hottest Hollywood young stars

What’s the difference between such stars as Daniel Radcliffe, Megan Fox and Keira Knightley? Until recently they were united by nothing, except cinema, but now all of them entered a general rating - 25 hottest Hollywood stars aged till 25 years.

Company “AOL” is a rating’s composer. «There are many stars with a world name, which come back to screens from time to time. But we are really pleased that there are many improbably talented ascending actors and actresses now», - one of the tops list’s composers admitted.

22-year-old Megan Fox appeared on the first place of a rating. She already had time to subdue tops of many ratings of the most attractive and sexual due to her beauty. Megan acted in several comedies, but a film «Transformers 2» brought her a real success.

20-year-old Michael Sera occupied the second line. In his filmography there are already more than 30 pictures. One of films with his participation - Juno (2007) - was even nominated on Oscar.

The three of leaders was closed by a scandalous lover of a secular society, 18-year-old Emma Watson. A role of Hermione in a series of films about Harry Potter brought her real fame. By the way, Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, also entered to this list, having occupied the eighth line.

One star of Russian origin is also in a rating - Anton Elchin. He was born in Leningrad in a family of figure skaters. Already at the age of one and a half years parents took him to USA, where Anton lives till now.

Elchin started to act in films and serials since 11 years. Last picture with his participation - «Terminator 4: the Future begins».

Top-25 hottest Hollywood young stars:

1. Megan Fox, 22 years

2. Michael Sera, 20 years

3. Emma Watson, 18 years

4. Dakota Fanning, 14 years

5. Amanda Seyfried, 23 years

6. Shia LaBeouf, 22 years

7. Keira Knightley, 23 years

8. Daniel Radcliffe, 19 years

9. Kristen Stewart, 18 years

10. Ellen Page, 21 year

11. Saoirse Ronan, 14 years

12. Anton Elchin, 19 years

13. Brandon T. Jackson, 24 years

14. Emma Stone, 19 years

15. Zac Efron, 20 years

16. Olivia Thirlby, 21 year

17. Christopher Mintz-Plass, 19 years

18. Blake Lively, 21 year

19. Josh Peck, 22 years

20. Kat Dennings, 22 years

21. Keke Palmer, 15 years

22. Miley Cyrus, 15 years

23. Robert Pattinson, 22 years

24. Gemma Arterton, 22 years

25. Scarlett Johansson, 23 years

J’aime High School Musical Theatre!

Entire world has caught the fever of America’s High School Musical Theater. Oh, globalization can do so much fun!

Continuing their European tour, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu arrived to French capital to introduce their fans to High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Fans were so lucky they could go up-close and take personal photos.

This was their latest stop of their European promotional tour. Guys were the most welcomed in Paris.

With France being the latest stop on the High School Musical 3 European press tour, the cast will soon be headed off to visit Spain and Germany.

But on October 7th, the whole HSM will be in London for the big European premiere of HSM 3, somehow almost two weeks ahead of the US opening. The LA premier is scheduled for October, 16th.

You will see the teenage hotties sing and dance. It’s musical, baby!

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Autumn/Winter 2008-09 belt tendencies

As we always say, accessories matter and they complete the look. Well balanced details make any look exclusive and original.

Belts are one of the main accessories when you want to add a touch of new color to your one-color outfit or if you’ve shed weight and your wonderful new vintage dress seems too large for you. Generally belts are good for almost any attire you’re wearing.

There’s a wide range of belts to choose from these days. Any color, any form, any texture – wide belts, waist belts, narrow belts, fancy leather belts, bright patent leather belts, embroidered belts – they can help you stress you beautiful shape or hide your problematic areas.

Designers pick these main belt tendencies for this fall and winter 2008-2009.

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Emma Watson for Vogue Italy October 2008

Emma Watson’s model moment for Vogue Italia is beautiful yet so sad. The photos were taken by Mark Selinger and Emma herself confessed that he pushed her to give the best in the photo shoot so she didn’t get any special treatment.
At least that’s the official story! Anyway, the girl has her ways with fashion and the 2007 InStyle pictorial was proof enough! The photos look rather dark and even if she smiles here and there, it doesn’t make up for the picture where she’s holding the doll, where she’s up on the window, where she’s near the lake. Otherwise she looks every inch the smart girl she is, bonus her beauty. You take a look at the pictures and tell me what she looks like and what’s the feeling you get from the images!

Joe Jonas is a Workout Wonder

Joe Jonas throws on a simple white tee and a pair of plaid shorts before hitting up the gym in Los Angeles this past weekend. The 19-year-old Jonas Brother wore a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap and carried around a smoothie cup.

Today, on the JoBros‘ official blog, they implored fans to pick up the new Demi Lovato CD called Don’t Forget.

They said,

Just wanted to let you know that Demi’s new CD is in stores 23 September!!! We are so proud of our friend. She is an amazing singer and musician. Also, we want you to know that we were able to co-write and co-produce 6 of the songs on the CD. There is even a duet we can’t wait for you to hear.”

Lovato to do a new show & her album debut

Demi Lovato – the new kid in the block is about to start her new upcoming Disney Channel TV show and it will be called Sonny With A Chance.

According to a Spanish mag Para Todos the young creature tells them:

It’s about a girl named Sonny having a chance to make it in [show] business. We filmed the first episode and we will continue to film the series through the next few months.”

Sonny With a Chance is set to air in February or March 2009.

But if you are a big time fan and can’t wait for new stuff from Demi Lovato just go to your nearest store tomorrow, September, 23 and get the debut album Don’t Forget. Yes, its as fresh as it gets as it hits stores tomorrow 6 am.

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Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has pledged her future to the show - insisting she isn't ready to quit.

Reports suggest the 15-year-old had been arriving at the Disney Channel studios late and had been openly talking about wanting to get fired.

It was also claimed Cyrus did not get along with her co-star Emily Osment.

But Cyrus has dismissed the rumours and vows to continue with her Hannah Montana career.

She tells People.com, "

I am fully committed to Hannah Montana. It's what gave me this amazing opportunity to reach out to so many people.

I'm really excited about our new season. We are making great new episodes that I can't wait for our fans to see."

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