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Meanwhile, her Twilight and New Moon costars are "devastated," said another source. "As nice and lovely as Bryce [Dallas Howard] is, they feel like a family member has been taken from them."

But don't expect them to go public with too much anti-Summit talk. ... Lefevre's dismissal sends a very strong message--or warning--not to mess with the studio. Sources also tell me that shortly after Summit announced Lefevre's dismissal, the rest of the cast was told not to elaborate on the circumstances to the media, beyond repeating that it was due to a scheduling conflict.]

Nothing like freedom of speech - or lack thereof! Was a deal struck with Bryce Dallas Howard's team or is this Rachelle's blunder? I'm confident, despite the studio lockdown, that we'll still learn more...

[Photo Credit: Rachelle as her former Twilight character.]

Burke, 24, had a brief affair with Law in late 2008 that resulted in the pregnancy.  According to Burke's attorney, "Ms. Burke can confirm that she did in fact have a relationship with Mr. Law and that she has informed Mr. Law that she is expecting his child later this fall.  Since informing Mr. Law of the pregnancy, he has been nothing but responsive and supportive of Ms. Burke and the pregnancy."]

It's nice that lawyers have been consulted and everything has already been sussed out before the story broke. How tidy! Welcome to the spotlight shortcut, Samantha. I have a feeling we'll be hearing more from you... How many times do you think her name has been Googled today? Click here for a picture of an obviously preggers Samantha, courtesy of TMZ.

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"You're still going to see two parents that love their kids, but you'll be seeing them parenting separately," she said. "You'll see what it's like when Kate has to put up a tent for a backyard camping experience by herself. Or, you'll see Jon trying to cook up a pizza for the kids."

Viewers will see Jon and Kate date, O'Neill said. "As far as new people and places that may be cycling into Jon and Kate's life, we are taking it on a case-by-case basis," she said.]

Well, this is awesome news. I'd really like some clarity on Jon's behavior. But only on a television appropriate case-by-case basis... not! What I'm really looking forward to is that touching moment when Jon bakes a frozen pizza for his kids. Maybe it'll be a designer Ed Hardy pie...

[Photo Credit: Hip to be square.]

Speaking to Vanity Fair in 2007, Heigl famously remarked that the comedy "paints the women as shrews," while the men look "lovable." She added, "It was hard for me to love the movie." But Rogen says he doesn't see how Heigl's new comedy, The Ugly Truth, makes women look even better. Added Apatow, "I hear there's a scene where she's wearing underwear with a vibrator in it, so I'd have to see if that was uplifting for women." Apatow figured Heigl was "probably was doing six hours of interviews and kissing everyone's ass, and then just got tired and slipped a little bit" when she made the remarks to Vanity Fair.

Regardless, Rogen said, "I didn't slip and I was doing f****** interviews all day too ... I didn't say s***!"

Even more baffling, said Apatow, "We never had a 'fight' with Heigl while filming. Seth always says, it doesn't make any sense [because] she improvised half her s***," Apatow said, adding that she "could not have been cooler." Rogen said he doesn't feel bad since Heigl seems to run her mouth and most people, including Grey's Anatomy staff.

"I gotta say it's not like we're the only people she said some bat **** crazy things about," he said. "That's kind of her bag now."]

Ouch. Rogen and Apatow have finally thrown the gauntlet. In case Heigl's not getting the message, I'm gonna do her a favor and put it in bold now: You need to work some serious damage control, pronto. It's probably already too late - but apologies are in order. Unless you actually want to be relegated to your husband's terrible music videos. In which case, you are totally on track. 

[Photo Credit: You can vamp all you want, but nothing's going to save you now.]

The ENQUIRER can exclusively reveal that the Friends beauty and Hangover hunk had a discreet rendezvous at a private Washington,D.C., club July 18 - exactly one month after their first public get-together at a New York restaurant. "Jen loves that everyone thinks Bradley gave her the heave-ho and that she's fooling around with Gerard Butler, her co-star in The Bounty," an insider told The ENQUIRER.

The ruse is allowing Jen and Bradley to get to know each other better out of the public spotlight. "Jen is thrilled that no one knows about her and Bradley," the insider revealed. "She's really sick of feeling like her love life is always under a microscope. Bradley is Jen's little secret."

Jen, 40, a break from filming in New York City and dashed to Washington, D.C., for a secret meeting with her new Brad, 34. The two arrived at L2 Lounge, a posh private club, at 11:30 p.m. "They sat off in a quiet corner, but Jen's smile radiated throughout the whole club," an eyewitness told The ENQUIRER. "She sipped Grey Goose vodka and pineapple and kept her hand on Bradley's leg most of the time. They weren't shy about being affectionate. Bradley kept whispering in her ear and kissing her lips and neck. They slipped out arm-in-arm about 1 a.m."]

I'm both hopeful and doubtful. I wouldn't mind seeing Jen with a steady beau. At the same time, this leak could be a convenient way to erase the stale memory of Bradley's dinner "date" with Denise Richards. The thought still makes me shudder and will be burned on my brain in a way I don't appreciate. I could see Jen and "Coop" scaling back from the public eye - but the fact that Bradley actually likes the nickname "Coop" and the Enquirer calls it "sexy time" just made me want to lose the lunch I haven't even had yet. A fling that could have been hot just turned colder than Lindsay Lohan's job hunt. 

[Photo Credit: They have hung out at some point - that's about all we know for sure.]

Io9: The last thing they were saying is that she was in New York purposely snubbing Comic Con because you were going to get all of the attention.


SJ: Believe me she's worthy of plenty of attention and I know that that fans love her and they are going to love to see her in this movie, because her character kind of comes into her own. I know she would love to be here as well, but she's with her family.]

Oh, cat-fight indeed. You know Gwyneth would have been at Comic Con in a heartbeat, had she been given the star treatment she believes she deserves. It sounds like a little bit of her own bullshit is coming back to haunt her. Has anyone checked if Scarlett and Winona Ryder or friends?

[Photo Credit: Rock that catsuit, kitty!]

A group of employees spent six months putting together the photos and matching them to donors. Clients can search for attributes such as height or eye and hair color, and the database will return a list of donors who each have two or three celebrity look-a-likes. Users also can choose from an existing library of celebrities to generate a list of matching donors, according to California Cyrobank, which was started in 1977.]

Now that's service! Why not hire Jude Law? Seems like he'd be happy to take care of all kinds of ladies.

[Photo Credit: My baby's all grown up and I'm so proud.]

"We hung out for, like 10 to 15 minutes, backstage," Smith tells Us Weekly (on stands today). "She was cool and nice." Multiple sources tell Us that Romo was having an emotional affair with Smith months before dumping Simpson on July 9, the eve of her 29th birthday. Romo, 29, and Smith, 22, "are are not officially dating, but they are having an intimate relationship," a Smith source tells Us. Adds another pal of Smith, who typically dined with Romo when he'd visit his college town: "They've always flirted and texted each other. They had phone conversations one to two months before the breakup."]

What a whore. And I'm talking about Tony. If he had so little respect for Jessica, why was he with her? This is horrific. I'll bet Jess is glad she hung on to that precious virginity. What was the point of that again?

[Photo Credit: A pictorial threesome!]

Eric Rogell of TheBachelorGuy.com wants to shine the spotlight on a different young starlet, at least for a brief moment - but still admitted Megan has done wonders for his company. "Listen, we love Megan. She's responsible for driving more eyeballs to our sites -- just by getting photographed walking down the street in a white T-shirt -- than any other celeb alive," he told the paper. "It's time to give another young actress a shot at the attention. We're taking a one-day break from covering Megan's latest nail polish color and instead promoting another 'Next Big Thing.' And which young Hollywood actress might be able to fill Megan's shoes for at least one day? According to Eric, it's the star of "The Unborn. "My vote is for Odette Yustman," he added. "I call her 'The Poor Man's Megan Fox.'"]

Isn't Megan Fox already the poor man's Angelina Jolie? How much further down the hotness chain are we going? I think a brief media reprieve will be a welcomed break, but I don't think it'll make much of a difference to the unstoppable Ms. Motormouth. 

[Photo Credit: Why not start the ban now? Introducing Odette for your viewing pleasure. Let's hope she's a little more savvy with her quotes.]

An insider said, "They got into a huge fight just before they were going to Comic Con. It caused such a rift between them that Ryan refused to attend the conference and he told Scarlett she could go alone. She got so angry she threatened to take off her wedding band."

She came out of the conference looking like a professional, while he looked like a total tool for dissing the fan base for the movie.]

I'm having difficulty swallowing this story whole. They've been very private and protective of their union. And professionally? Ryan was just up against some serious competition to secure the Green Lantern role. Would he really be willing to disappoint studio heads so quickly? Sure, the ink might be dry on his contract but it still seems like a mighty risky move. And walking away from Scarlett? Well that just sounds insane! What do you think? Is there a grain of truth to this story or is it simply ludicrous? 

UPDATE: Finally, a denial from their reps! [Their rep is defusing the rumors, saying, "The report is completely untrue. Warner Brothers never planned to have Green Lantern as part of their panel at this year's Comic-Con and Ryan is in Europe shooting a film." A friend of theirs is even speaking out, adding, "Any reports of a fight are ridiculous."]

[Photo Credit: Nothing says passion like a motorcycle helmet!]

The Orange County native is also penning her second book. "I actually finished the first draft - I'm doing edits right now," she confided. "It picks up where the first left off. I signed a three-book deal, so this is all part of the same story. The second book will be more dramatic than the first. It's a relief, because I didn't have to worry about character introductions."

But is LC writing her own stories? Frenemy - and former "Laguna Beach" co-star Kristin Cavallari - recently said she thought "L.A. Candy" may have been ghostwritten. "Lauren says she wrote it, but I don't know," Cavallari laughed. "Writing a book is not so easy."

A stone-faced Conrad retaliated: "I wrote my book, and I don't really feel the need to defend it. I've been writing forever. I have never written anything professionally before, so this was a big step for me. [Writing] was always my best subject in school, and it's something I've always loved to do."]

You know who I think would be perfect for the lead role? Katherine Heigl! That's where her career is headed - why not embrace it?

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"My question is for Megan," the man said. "I have a Sony HVR (video camera). It's not a true HD, but it gives a pretty good image. Anyway, my question is: I just graduated film school and I'm trying to help my career. I was wondering if you'd be interested in some kind of, like, celebrity sex tape?"

With that, a couple of security guards grabbed the fella and took him to an undisclosed location.

"Dude, I can't wait to see what you look like in 30 minutes," Fox's co-star, Josh Brolin, quipped as the man was dragged away.]

Though Josh was quick to make a comment, Megan demurred. How unlike her! I still say that Megan got lucky with that Michael Bay car wash of one. A sex tape or a life of acting on cable next to Kelly Ripa could have just as easily been the card fate drew from the hat. Meanwhile, guess who she's still dating? That's right - Brian Austin Green! How's the house hunting going, you two?

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"Jennifer's party was very intimate, and there were a noticeable amount of empty seats when the dinner started. Jennifer was really irritated. She was fuming because people were late, and complained about it really loudly to Marc," said one partygoer, who added, "Jennifer was visibly upset and embarrassed.

And although most of her good pals attended the fete, the mole claims that Lopez was upset that best friends Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes didn't attend - they were busy hanging out with David and Victoria Beckham in L.A.

As for Lopez herself, says our first insider, "After Jennifer got over her initial irritation, she let go and looked like she was having the time of her life, drinking champagne and partying until 4 a.m. It was definitely a good way to kick-start her 40s."]

I think the setup of the evening is just the tip of the iceberg of how selfish Jennifer can be. Parties are for dropping in. Only a total control freak would expect a guest to show up on time and stay the entire evening. Who arrives "fashionably late" to a fete? I know I do! An 8 o'clock invite means 9 o'clock to me - and I also don't feel obligated to be the last one standing. This is one of the many, many reasons why "Lola" and I are not friends. Oh, and thanks for the tipoff on the nickname. I'm happy to open the floodgates for teasing on that topic!

[Photo Credit: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anothy. Gosh, the sure do look sexy from the side. Click here to see Lola in tears in her birthday getup, Maybe she's crying because she realized Megan Fox already wore it - and it looked better on her.]

But more than simply daring to challenge chauvinistic mores, Heigl has shot herself in the foot with her delivery... Heigl wants all the sympathy for herself. This week, she carped to David Letterman that she'd had a "seventeen- (dramatic pause) hour (dramatic pause)" workday on set, and that she was "going to keep saying this because I hope it embarrasses them [the Grey's Anatomy show runners]." Embarrass them for what? Keeping her employed? To a country nearing 10 percent unemployment, the remark was tone-deaf.

Regarding The Ugly Truth: Just like real life, in which Heigl seems unable to see the acreage between oversharing and keeping her mouth shut. Heigl might be an actress, but she could work on her act.]

Being compared to Jennifer Love Hewitt? Ouch! I saw The Ugly Truth this weekend and, honestly, the most interesting thing about the film was the large amount of teenaged boys in the audience. That was a surprise to me. The plot and anything to do with the movie? Not so much. And if you think the media is being too harsh with Heigl, think again. Her screen presence, despite the decent opening monetarily speaking, is beginning to dim. There wasn't any sparkle. At least Julia Roberts waited until she was more established to start acting like a total bitch. I was rooting for Katherine at one point - I hope I can return to that in future. 

[Photo Credit: Tone down the smug, sweetheart.]

A sign at the entrance reads: "RED ALERT!!! TONY ROMO HAS MADE SOME CHANGES TO HIS LIST OF PEOPLE ALLOWED IN....JESSICA IS NO LONGER ON THE LIST AND NOT APPROVED FOR ACCESS.

(Simpson didn't exactly want to stick around: The singer paid $19,000 on July 15 to ship 37 boxes worth of her belongings from Dallas to L.A. overnight, a source tells Us.) After the the couple -- who began dating in November 2007 -- called it quits earlier this month, a pal of Romo told Us: "It's been a long time coming."]

I get it that he's not into her anymore - but he should have had the balls to break up with her when he first realized his change of heart. Instead he's been extremely callous to a basically sweet girl while simultaneously making himself out to be a total asshole. Being mean to Jessica is like kicking a puppy. If feel extra bad for Simpson - you know, on top of all this, that the Tony will most likely marry the next girl he seriously dates. One night stands and cougars don't count. 

[Photo Credit: Oh sure, he's smiling now!]

The new buddies spent Saturday in Southampton, attending a business meeting, walking on the beach - where they were met by paparazzi - and shopping at a J. Crew store for clothes to wear to a polo match in Bridgehampton that afternoon. "A lot of opportunities are opening up for him," Lohan says of his friend, referring to possible endorsement deals.

Lohan also says Gosselin is in a good mood these days. "He's fantastic and upbeat and said that he just wanted to concentrate on his kids and his career and his life," he said. "It's overwhelming for him but he's handling it."

As for for Gosselin's gal pal Hailey Glassman and the former Star magazine reporter Gosselin's been spotted with, Kate Major, "he's not with either one right now," Lohan reports. "He's not concentrating on a relationship with any woman. He just wants to take a step back and deal with his family and his kids."]

So I guess the engagement is off between Jon and 22 year old Hailey? What a shock. Kudos to Michael Lohan for his unique way of staying in the spotlight. Cleverness and tacky media stunts must run in the family! I can't wait to hear what Michael decides to tell us about Jon next...

[Photo Credit: Smells like douchebag.]

I Know many middle-aged people have issues about their parents and their upbringing. I did. My memories didn't match all those of my mother, and, funny thing, it's the same way with my daughter.

Life has consequences. What you say is on the record. Other people have feelings.

I have a vested interest in this subject. My daughter, Tori's, two-part season finale revolves around my granddaughter's first birthday party and how she has made what seems like an agonizing decision to invite me.

Cue music. Cue sideways glaces. Clue Lights.

I did get an invitation just in time for the RSVP deadline. I'm sure its delivery will be on next week's episode with some comment about my house or driveway or street or something they won't like. I wonder if that will be spread out over one part or two. Sigh.

A big party wasn't how I envisioned meeting my granddaughter for the first time; but, hey, this is Hollywood, and my grandchildren have become reality show props, too. At the time I emailed "yes," I didn't realize I was being set up for a two-parter, even though it was clear I was being invited to be part of a segment for my daughter's reality show.

Spoiler alert. Don't read this if you plan to sit through an hour of people looking at their watches and saying "she's late." I decided my first meeting with my granddaughter should be on home video, not primetime cable; so I emailed that i would not be attending.

Back to other reality stars. My husband taught me that the plots have to be fresh and updated. The same old whining gets tired after a while. Enough complaining about what may or may not have happened during first grade or YMCA camp, or what vegetable you were forced to endure, especially when you are privileged enough to be on TV and get paid for it.

For all the reality show personalities, please remember that real life doesn't get edited to make things better or worse or get better ratings.

You're responsible for what you do. Life isn't just a show. And your families can't just be props. Make your own season finale without creating conflicts you will regret later.]

How about not sending a letter that will be viewed by the public! If she had a soul, she'd surely regret that move later. And as for calling Tori "middle-aged"? What exactly does that make you, Candy? You're a fantastic mother. Golf claps.

[Photo Credit: That mansion won't keep you warm, Candy.]

The gifts were large; tickets to the Oakland Raiders games, a $4,500 Cartier watch, a $5,000 gift card to Sachs Fifth Avenue, $3,200 in cash, a big screen T.V., an entertainment system, plane tickets and the list goes on... How was Joe able to get all of these gifts funneled to the guards?  Girls Gone Wild producer Aaron Weinstein was the delivery man.

Weinstein, 45, was arrested in L.A. Friday for his part in the bribe scheme and charged with three bribery counts following a grand jury indictment in Reno on Friday.  He faces up to 2 years behind bars plus a $250,000 fine if found guilty. Oddly, Joe appears to have escaped without any additional legal ramifications, thought he is still on the hook for his income tax woes, currently out on bail while awaiting trial.]

Oh, irony. I'm sure Aaron Weinstein is thrilled that he might go to jail for helping his friend in jail. I still think Francis should have to film himself nude and hawk the footage on cable television to pay for his crimes. But more jail time would be good too!

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"He suddenly pulled into the parking lot of an IHOP and growled 'get out.' Jess got out and slammed the door. Before she could say anything, Tony peeled off. She ended crying her eyes out for the next two hours while she waited for someone to come pick her up. If she didn't realize it before, she finally got the message that Tony had reached his limit."

Tony had fet obligated for months to keep the floundering romance going because Jessica had given him a $100,000 speedboat for his birthday. But the night before her birthday, Tony checked her cell phone a found secret text messages from John Mayer. She and Mayer had reconnected at a June birthday party for Pete Wentz.

Tony was upset, "but relieved that he'd finally found the reason to be rid of her," said the source. "Now he's writing a check for $100,000 to cover the cost of the speedboat gift and washing his hands of the whole mess."]

I'd like you to note that this alleged incident took place before her Ken & Barbie themed birthday bash. This wasn't even the time he ultimately dumped her - nor was it enough cause for her to tell him to fuck off. There's a difference between a welcome mat and a door mat. The worst part? I think she was crying so hard that she didn't even eat any pancakes. 

[Photo Credit: Look in the mirror and tell yourself, "I love you." Then take a deep breath and tell both Tony Romo and John Mayer to go to hell.]

"[Josh] is a traditional guy, and he wants a family," the friend said. "[Fergie] doesn't seem capable of slowing down long enough to really consider children," the friend added. "She's the toast of the music world... and has an incredibly hectic schedule touring, recording and performing. There aren't enough hours in the day for everything she wants to do. Plus, she's a major partier."

A recent incident at Cinespace brought the couple's issues into the forefront, a source told the Enquirer. "Fergie looked so drunk that night that she was basically throwing up as her security team escorted her out through the kitchen," the source said. "She'd been pounding back vodka and tequila. Josh was nowhere to be seen that night. You'd never think she was a newly married woman!"

"Fergie is completely caught up in being a rock star... Josh is still madly in love with her, and she loves him. But Josh wants Fergie to grow up."]

I'm glad this "close friend" has so much insight into the private lives of the newlyweds! I would suggest that Fergie get pregnant immediately. Have we learned nothing from the mistakes of Jennifer Aniston's union to Brad Pitt? Get with child and lock down your dude down, pronto. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it! I don't want Josh to be swept away by a sexy costar with claws. Megan Fox, I'm looking to you.

[Photo Credit: They certainly look happy enough!]

"Ben and Jen got one of Gwyneth's famous notes this year just after Seraphina was born," says the insider. "It was very nice, but it was a little too personal. Gwyneth made sure to mention how she was happy that Ben was finally creating the family he had always wanted, a family, which the two of them discussed in depth when they were dating. It just rubs Jen the wrong way."

But that's just the beginning of Paltrow's too-close-for-comfort behavior. Gwyneth has enrolled her children, Apple and Moses, in the same Beverly Hills school that Violet Affleck attends, according to our source.

"Luckily, Gwyneth and Chris are barely in California three months out of the year, so Jen should not have to run into her too often at school," says the insider. "The other moms already have a problem with the paparazzi following the Garner-Afflecks, and Gwyneth Paltrow will only make the situation worse."

So far Garner, and Paltrow's husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, are playing it cool with the Ben/Gwyneth thing. Martin is so laid back, says our source, he actually promotes Gwyneth to stay in touch with Ben. And Jen is taking his cue. "Jen will always allow Ben to have contact and friendship with Gwyneth," the pal says. "But she doesn't always like it."]

I'm sure Chris Martin is cool with Gwyneth focusing attention on Ben - anything to keep it off himself! Paltrow seems like the type to stir the pot. Even though she most likely doesn't want Ben for herself, she loves to show how refined she can be -  she especially loves letting others know about it. It's probably a passive aggressive move to put Jennifer Garner in her place. Paltrow has a special way of making people feel bad with the written word - apparently no one is immune to her "charms."

[Photo Credit: I'll bet Jennifer Garner wishes he'd popped Gwyneth's head off.]