Separated at Birth

1962's Billy Budd star and General Zod from Superman II, Terence Stamp as Ralph/"Bernadette" in 1994's, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queeen of the Desert (a performance I hoped would bring him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor)...

...and Brett Butler, comedian and star of the 1990s ABC sitcom, Grace Under Fire.

Katherine Jackson: "I Am Good and Very good "

Right after times of speculation on the whereabouts of Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, the matriarch of the Hollywood relatives ultimately spoke out.

On Wednesday evening (July 25 ), the eighty two year - aged named into ABC News to give her facet of the tale that has been generating headlines. During a telephone interview, Katherine spoke the words everyone was waiting to hear, stating, "I am here today to permit everybody know that I am great and fine."

In accordance to Katherine's son Randy, her absence was only meant so she could "be anywhere she could be reduce off from the outside planet," and also adds that she is in " much greater wellbeing " now. Mrs. Jackson also verified the similar reasoning for why she states she was holed up at a family members compound in Arizona.

So why did the grandmother and guardian of Michael's three little ones fail to have speak to with Paris, Blanket and Prince? " One motive I didn't contact is I just gave up my cell phone and I didn't want to have any cell phone calls though I was here." According to reviews, not only was Katherine devoid of her telephone, but she was also minimize off from tv and laptop or computer accessibility.

As previously claimed by GossipCenter, though the head of the loved ones was nowhere to be identified, Michael's nephew TJ Jackson was named the short-term guardian of the King of Pop's 3 kids. L.A. Excellent Court Choose Mitchell L. Beckloff granted TJ's petition and stated at the hearing, " This is not a electricity participate in by TJ Jackson. This is centered on the allegation that Katherine Jackson is becoming avoided from performing as guardian."

Now, TJ's attorney, Charles A. Sc hultz is describing that the recent judgement is not meant to be long term, indicating, "We are searching at this as a Band- Support until Pass up Jackson returns or re-establishes speak to with the young children," even so latest reports conflict that statement indicating that the choose urged TJ to file for permanent guardianship.

As for now, Decide Beckloff has also requested that Prince, Paris and Blanket ought to not be eliminated from California except if there is a courtroom buy making it possible for them to do so.

Hilary Duff's Stunning Sunset Towers Arrival

Meeting up with her pals, Hilary Duff was spotted arriving at the Sunset Towers in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon (July 25).

The 24-year-old starlet donned a perfect summer night ensemble in a peach button-up and jeans as she entered the posh hotspot for a girl's night out.

In career news, the blonde bombshell recently released an excerpt from her newest novel "True" tweeting, "Hey guys check out this link to see the cover and read a chapter from my upcoming book True!"

Miss Duff's third installment to her "Elixir" trilogy doesn't arrive on shelves until April 16, 2013, but eager fans can get a sneak peak at Entertainment Weekly's Shelf Life page.

Enjoy the pictures of Hillary Duff meeting with friends at Sunset Towers in West Hollywood (July 25).

Camilla Belle & Kellan Lutz in Talks For " Really like Is All You Need to have "

It appears like Kellan Lutz and Camilla Belle could be starring together with just one a different in the forthcoming Indie film " Adore Is All You Need to have."

According to Assortment, the "Twilight" hunk and the twenty five - year - old starlet are in remaining negotiations to indicator on with the Kim Rocco Shields prepared and directed drama.

The approaching flick takes an reverse change in modern societal concerns as it can be established in a earth the place homosexuality is the norm and heterosexuals are looked upon as outcasts.

Making fairly an psychological storyline, the first limited is about a young girl who is bullied for obtaining a crush on a boy at university. The feature presentation will elaborat e into multiple story lines to entirely describe the terrible effects of prejudice in a center -American university town.

At this time there is no word on when creation is set to start out.

Reese Witherspoon: Bumpin' Bouchon Lunch Day

A glowing Reese Witherspoon was spotted leaving Bouchon Cafe in Beverly Hills following obtaining lunch her girlfriends on Wednesday afternoon (July twenty five ).

The 36- yr - ancient mom -to-be looked remarkable in a black and gold striped gown that confirmed off her growing little one bump.

When it arrives to trend, the "Legally Blonde" elegance is absolutely an icon, and her wedding gown not long ago sparked a new craze with brides around the world.

Overlook Witherspoon resolved to wander down the aisle in a non- standard, but lovely Monique Lhuillier blush- colored gown that manufactured her appearance phenomenal.

Expressing her get on the craze, designer Sanchita Ajjampur mentioned, "A advanced, o rnamental strategy in seashell pink on a thoroughly clean minimal silhouette defines the event put on. It highlights the delicacy, enchantment, allure, femininity and elegance of the modern-day bride. The blush nuance is not strident, grating or exaggerated at all."

Take pleasure in the photographs of Reese Witherspoon in Beverly Hills as she exits Bouchon restaurant (July twenty five ).

Jessica Alba: Colorful in the Big Apple

Never sparing a moment for rest, Jessica Alba was spotted making her way into a New York City office building on Wednesday afternoon (July 25).

The "Fantastic Four" actress took a colorful approach to her Big Apple wardrobe while wearing a bright skirt, blue strappy heels and a navy blazer while exiting the taxi cab.

As previously reported by GossipCenter, the 31-year-old actress met up with the ladies of ABC's "The View" earlier this morning and it seems she had a great time discussing her business ventures as she tweeted, "Had a gr8 time catching up w @theviewtv 2day & talkin @honest."

Speaking of the "X-Men" beauty's eco-friendly, natural product line , it looks like its taking customers comments and critiques seriously. Earlier today The Honest Co. took to its social media page writing, "You spoke & we heard you - loud & clear! We are excited to introduce new & improved @Honest Wipes! Check them out."

According to the company's website, the new honest wipes are "THICKER, stronger, more absorbent" among many other great qualities.

Enjoy the pictures of Jessica Alba heading to a New York City office building (July 25).

Overlooked by Oscars: Dana Andrews

A biography of actor Dana Andrews comes out this September.  My birthday is in September.  If I got a copy of that book as a birthday present, I would be ever so grateful.  I've done previous blogs on actors who did years of solid work but were never blessed with an Oscar® nomination.  I'm adding Dana Andrews to that list.  Handsome, talented, overlooked by Oscars and under-appreciated -- that's how I feel about the actor who often entertained me when I was a kid and got home from school, the actor who reflected my broken heart years later in my adulthood.  He was a pro at playing the ordinary guy with extraordinary depth of emotions that he tried not to let others see.  But we saw it.

I grew up in Southern California, a child of the 1960s.  When I got home from school, there was local movie host Ben Hunter on KTTV/Channel 11 with his Movie Matinee and local CBS/Channel 2 had the Early Show movie leading into the local evening newscast.  There was the Million Dollar Movie on KHJ/Channel 9.  Classic movies aired frequently on local TV then.  Since Gene Kelly was a guy, I assumed that the man who played the detective in Laura was Gene Tierney.  My mother explained that Dana Andrews was the detective and Gene Tierney was the leading lady.  "See?  He's Dana Andrews," Mom pointed out one time when the 1944 murder mystery aired.  I loved Dana Andrews as the best friend to Danny Kaye's Up in Arms character.  It's a 1944 showcase for Danny Kaye's musical comedy talents, but Andrews doesn't get eclipsed by Kaye's fresh-from-Broadway star power.  He complements him as the best friend of hypochondriac Danny Weems, the lovable dork who gets drafted.  They're both fit enough for Uncle Sam.

Joe is a great friend, faithful and true.  Danny's in love with a sweet young lady who really has no romantic feelings for him.  He's her friend.  She does fall for his butch best buddy, Joe.  Notice how Andrews tries to conceal his mutual attraction to her so as not to jeopardize his friendship with Danny.  Friendship is as important to him as true love.  He protects his buddy in the barracks when he's bullied because of his hypochondria.  Dana Andrews was the best friend that everyone of us grade school bookworms wished he had.  Up in Arms was always fun after-school viewing.  The Ox-Bow Incident was the film that made me aware of Andrews' acting depth. We had to read the story in high school.  In the 1943 film adaptation directed by William Wellman, Henry Fonda stars in this western about lynch mob mentality and civil rights.  It's the dark side of the coin to Lumet's 1957 film starring Henry Fonda, 12 Angry Men.  Dana Andrews is the husband and father who is one of three men unjustly accused of a crime and lynched in The Ow-Bow Incident.  Like Joe in the Danny Kaye musical, he too is faithful and true.  Knowing that he'll soon be hung for a crime he didn't commit, he not only pleads his innocence but also passionately defends the other two men -- a Mexican and a feeble-minded old man.

Before his hanging, Donald Martin writes a letter to be delivered to his wife.  An older member of the mob, one who doesn't agree with the lynching, reads the letter.  He describes it as "...kind, understanding...beautiful."  We know, from Andrews' performance, that those qualities exist in Donald Martin.  We must feel that his untimely death is a tragedy and a sin.  Donald Martin is "the conscience of humanity," to quote words from his letter.  The letter is read aloud by Gil (Henry Fonda) at the end of the story.  If we don't feel those qualities about Donald Martin from the actor playing him, if we don't sense that he's a light about  to be brutally turned out, the whole film falls apart.  That letter will have no deep emotional impact now matter how brilliantly Henry Fonda reads it.  As Donald Martin, Dana Andrews is the heart of The Ow-Bow Incident.  In Laura, he's once again on the side of justice.  "I suspect nobody and everybody.  I'm merely trying to get at the truth," says tough New York detective Mark McPherson.  He is just too cool in this role.  The cop in control.  The guy who looked like he was born the wear a fedora.  Clifton Webb got an Oscar nomination for this classic.  Andrews should have too.

McPherson distinguished himself in a shoot-out newspapers called "The Siege of Babylon."  He took bullets to the leg yet still kept going in and captured a gangster.  Laura is a tale of obsession.  McPherson's inner conflict is that, the more he investigates the life of a beautiful career woman who was reported murdered in Manhattan, the more he seems to be falling in love with her.  He shows his vulnerability as he struggles with the irrationality of his feelings.  He feels like he's losing his self-control.  Is the detective becoming as obsessed with Laura as the killer was?

Andrews show us McPherson at odds with a truth about himself and McPherson in control.  Barry Fitzgerald was a double Oscar nominee for the same 1944 film performance.  He was nominated as Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor (winning over Clifton Webb) for playing the older curmudgeon Irish priest in Going My Way.  Academy nomination rules were  changed after that.  I'd have given Fitzgerald one nomination and made Dana Andrews a contender in a category for Otto Preminger's Laura.

As returning World War II veteran Fred Derry, Dana Andrews delivered one of the several memorable performances in the Oscar winner for Best Picure of 1946, William Wyler's The Best Years of Our Lives.  Academy Awards also went to Wyler for Best Director, veteran actor Fredric March for Best Actor and real-life disabled WWII veteran, Harold Russell, for Best Supporting Actor.  Andrews is in peak form here.

Like Joe in Up in Arms, Fred values friendship and is faithful to that friend who may be the object of bullying.  Like Donald in The Ow-Box Incident and Det. McPherson in Laura, he has a high regard for truth and justice.  March won his second Best Actor Oscar thanks to this film.  In it, he again plays a man who undergoes a change of personality when he drinks too much of something.  We see this in 1931's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (his first Oscar), his Norman Maine in the original A Star Is Born, The Eagle and the Hawk and Merrily We Go to Hell.  Out of uniform and back in civilian life, relationships change.  We see conflict.  Al is blunt about the imperfections of others but blind to his obvious drinking problem.  America has changed now that the worst is over.  The war has ended.

Sergeant Al Stephenson returned to a nice home and a bank executive job.  Life is tougher for Fred.  He can't find work, his short and loveless marriage is on the brink of collapse and he's met someone very dear.  Her protective dad doesn't approve.  Her name is Peggy,  Sleeping off some homecoming drinks, he's invited to spend the night at the home of Al Stephenson (Fredric March).  Fred Derry has a nightmare.  He cries out during the nightmare.  He's flying a fighter mission.  He's watching friends die in combat.  This is our most graphic introduction into the horrors the three returning veterans faced and endured in war.  The person who hears the nightmare and tenderly awakens Fred from it is Al's compassionate daughter, Peggy (beautifully played by Teresa Wright).

In this moment, Peggy has gotten to know Fred Derry better than his own wife does.  She'll come to care for him more than his wife does.  It's a gripping and touching scene.  As March did in The Eagle and the Hawk, Andrews excels in a scene where the horrors of war give one a nightmare with his eyes wide open.  I can't take my eyes off this scene.  Then there's the bomber plane graveyard scene.  A signature of William Wyler films is a sequence that has little or no dialogue yet is one of the most important sections of the film.  It sets a tone and/or reveals an element of character.  Think of the opening of The Letter with Bette Davis as the privileged married Englishwoman pumping six bullets point blank into her lover, Davis' Olympus Ball dance in Jezebel, her stillness as the greedy Southern wife whose husband crawls upstairs as he suffers a heart attack in The Little Foxes, the chariot race in Ben-Hur and the open of Funny Girl as Fanny Brice walks from the street into a Broadway theatre and then faces herself in a backstage mirror.  This too is a key scene without dialogue.  Dana Andrews understands Derry's heavy emotional weight here.  He carries it expertly.  As a viewer, I understood his feelings in that field of used goods.  Man and out-of-service flying machines were one.

In the mid-90's, I lost my partner to AIDS.  Just like so many men in World War II, he died young.  About a year after his funeral, a friend remarked to me that I'd probably have a deep connection seeing the Tom Hanks movie, Philadelphia.  It's a good film but it doesn't crystalize my feelings that way Dana Andrews' performance in The Best of Our Lives does.  Not that I ever served our country in uniform the way Fred Derry did, mind you.  But I did feel like I was serving on one side of a cultural war in America at the height of the AIDS crisis.  In being caregiver to my partner and helping others also stricken, I felt like I was doing what was just and true.  It wasn't about sex.  I was caring for someone, keeping someone from being bullied, making sure he got fair treatment.  I was important to him.  I felt vital.  I had a mission.  After he died and, thanks to new medications, the AIDS crisis slowly disappeared from the headlines, I felt like Fred Derry did in that bomber graveyard.  I helped fight someone's battle but now I was alone and there didn't seem to be any use for me in the community anymore.  The worst was over and my services were no longer needed.  Folks had moved on to new business.  When the displaced veteran sits in the nose of one plane, you feel the horrors of battle filtering through his memory again.  That catches and breaks my heart.  Dana Andrews is brilliant in this classic film.

If the under-appreciated Dana Andrews had been an Oscar nominee for just one performance in his film career, it should have been for The Best Years of Our Lives.  He's as powerful, as memorable as Fredric March was.  To me, even more so.  It's my favorite Dana Andrews film performance.  With all the humiliation and heartbreak this war hero from the wrong side of the tracks experiences when he comes home, Fred never feels sorry for himself.  He never hates life.  He remains loyal and present to his friends.  When he stands up for  the disabled Homer at his wedding, we are not surprised.  That's what Fred would do.  He want some happiness for Fred.  When he, free of his floozie wife, turns and gazes at Peggy as the marriage vows are read, I get tears in my eyes.  We know Fred will survive another battle -- and he won't be alone when he does.

What a good actor Dana Andrews was.  So versatile in musical comedies, westerns, film noir, dramas, thrillers, love stories and sci-fi movies.  I've grown up with his work.  It has entertained me.  It has enlightened me.  It has touched my heart.  It has reflected my heart.  Hard to believe he was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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Ang Lee's "Live of Pi" Trailer: Watch Now!

Giving us a first peek at the adventure drama of "Live of Pi", 20th Century Fox has just unveiled the trailer for Ang Lee's adaptation of Yann Martel's bestselling novel.

The film follows the story of an Indian boy named Pi, who is a zookeeper's son that finds himself sharing a lifeboat with a zebra and a hungry Bengal tiger after facing a terrifying shipwreck in the Pacific Ocean,

The main character is played by Suraj Sharma while also starring Tobey Maguire, Irffan Khan, Gerard Depardieu and Adil Hussain.

Check out the two minute trailer of "Live of Pi" - which is slated for a 2D and 3D release on Thanksgiving Day (November 21).

Tom Cruise: Ringless in London

Coming to phrases with his newfound singlehood, Tom Cruise left his hotel in London, England devoid of his wedding ring nowadays (July twenty five ).

The "Mission: Unattainable Ghost Protocol" star chatted on his mobile phone as he strolled past the paparazzi, sporting a relaxed gray t-shirt with jeans.

And it audio like Mr. Cruise is placing up a struggle when it will come to successful more than his 6 - yr - aged daughter Suri, as he's been spending time with her and pouring on the items.

On July seventeenth, Tom reportedly threw a pool party for his little woman at the Greenwich Resort, calling her "Precious" the overall time. An eyewitness informed press, "They experienced so substantially exciting coll ectively. That little one has Tom wrapped about her finger."

Cruise ended up dropping $ a hundred and seventy,000 on Suri through their modern multi-day getaway, which includes a helicopter trip and a excursion to Steven Spielberg's estate for a lavish afternoon.

Enjoy the pics of Tom Cruise leaving his hotel in London (July twenty five ).

The X Component Judges Promo Image Produced

It is heading to be an thrilling season of "X Factor" and new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato look like their prepared to roll in a recently - unveiled promo shot.

The "Baby A single Additional Time" veteran is great in a sleeveless purple gown, while Pass up Lovato exhibits off her gorgeous smile though standing following to Simon Cowell and LA Reid.

In an interview previously this week, Cowell told press, "Demi is a brat. But there is certainly something likable about her. Britney's rather indicate, as you'll find."

He ongoing, "I was fascinated with her as a person, as a pop star, and you can find anything intriguing about her. And she's a seriously good choose."

Meanwhile, Demi talked about her contributions to the panel- "I'm listening to the radio and I know what a ton of my pals like. It's a genuinely fascinating thing when you provide a youthful demographic to the levels of competition. I feel we know what's lacking in the sector and what is wanted."

Penelope Cruz: Producing Rounds in Madrid

Stepping out to take a look at her sister-in- regulation Monica Bardem, Penelope Cruz strolled up the street in Madrid, Spain nowadays (July 25 ).

The "Vanilla Sky" actress donned a beautiful floral ruffle dress with open -toed sandals as she attempted to ignore the focus she attracted from the regional paparazzi.

In philanthropic information, Penelope is gearing up to kick off a new t-shirt assortment to boost money for women's most cancers investigation.

She gushed, "I am honored to join the leisure marketplace foundation's women's cancer study fund and Saks Fifth Voie to elevate consciousness for women's cancers."

" Most cancers has impacted each and just about every just one of us in just one way or another and I am delighted to be concerned with this fantastic trigger."

Appreciate the pics of Penelope Cruz checking out her sister-in- regulation in Madrid (July twenty five ).

Selena Gomez's Girly Pamper Session

Continuing to celebrate her 20th birthday, Selena Gomez was spotted out with her girlfriends at Velvet Arms nail salon & day spa in Encino, CA on Tuesday (July 24).

The " Really like You Like A Adore Track " singer donned a boho- stylish ensemble in denim shorts and a patterned blouse whilst she and her pals acquired papmered prior to grabbing a bite to try to eat at Ralph's Cafe.

An always appreciative brunette splendor posted a image on her Facebook page, which showed her blowing out the candles to an impressively huge cake with a caption reading, " past blessed, so much really like. Thank you for the most extraordinary birthday but ! I am genuinely, really grateful. I like my household, close friends and all of you."

As beforehand reported by GossipCenter, not only was the "Wizards of Waverly Area " cutie surprised with cupcakes on stage at the 2012 Teen Alternative Awards, but she also liked a romantic evening out with her beau Justin Bieber.

The Hollywood pair boarded the 18 - calendar year -old's $ 150,000 West Coast Customs Mini Bus and enjoyed an enchanting evening meal at Il Cielo restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA.

Take pleasure in the photographs of Selena Gomez out with her gal friends finding pampered at Velvet Palms nail salon & day spa in Encino, CA (July 24).

Leighton Meester & Hugh Laurie in "The Oranges" Trailer: Watch Now!

Olympus Pictures introduced the official trailer for its impending passionate -comedy "The Oranges" on Tuesday (July 24).

Starring Leighton Meester and Hugh Laurie, the enticing new clip exhibits the pleasurable -loving partnership between two households in the suburban spot of West Orange, NJ before a new romance throws everybody for a loop.

In the Julian Farino directed flick, an older male, played by the " Property " star, falls for the daughter of a family friend (Meester), which generates a instantly awkward tension in between the two households.

The film, which also stars Adam Brody and Allison Janney, will have a confined theatrical launch starting Oct 5.

Catch the trailer under !

Jennifer Aniston's Weed-Tossing " We're the Millers" Workday

Again for a different lengthy day in entrance of the cameras, Jennifer Aniston teamed up with co-star Kathryn Hahn on the set of " We're the Millers" in Wilmington, North Carolina on Tuesday (July 24).

The 43 - yr - previous previous " Friends " actress entirely immersed herself in her purpose as she tightly held onto a major bag of fake pot wrapped in a yellow blanket in advance of providing it a major heave as Pass up Hahn tried out to consider it absent from her.

As for Jen's motion picture, the Rawson Marshall Thurber directed comedy follows a dysfunctional faux - family by way of a journey throughout nation whilst Sudeikis' character smuggles weed into the US from Mexico.

Due out in 2013, the motion picture al so stars Ed Helms, Jason Sudeikis and Emma Roberts, who lately tweeted her exhilaration above being included in a task with Aniston, writing, "SO pleased to be a part of We're The Millers!! Desire appear genuine to get the job done with Jennifer Aniston!"

Appreciate the pics of Jennifer Aniston and Kathryn Hahn on the established of 'We're The Millers' in Wilmington, North Carolina (July 24).

Heidi Klum's Kid's Museum Trip with Leni, Lou & Johan

Demonstrating off their strikingly very good seems, Heidi Klum and her darling little ones created their way into the Kid's Museum of the Arts in New York Town on Tuesday (July 24).

The 39- year - previous supermodel looked wonderful in a full duration charcoal maxi gown even though she and her lovely daughters, Leni and Lou, were being all observed sporting the same red lip hue as they headed inside. Her son Johan adopted closely behind.

In job news, Pass up Klum lately spoke out pertaining to the achievement of her Lifetime reality show " Task Runway."

In an job interview with the Miami Herald, the Victoria's Magic formula splendor stated, "It's like 1 of my infants getting born and becoming out there for so a lot of a long time already now. So of course I'm extra happy."

Although the show is getting available to begin it's tenth time, the blonde stunner described that it wasn't often a results introducing, "We begun filming and I did not have a stylist in the beginning. I was calling good friends and asking `Can I borrow this? Can I borrow that?'"

"Project Runway" will premiere Thursday on Life span at nine /8c.

Appreciate the pics of Heidi Klum arriving at the Children's Museum of the Arts with daughters Leni Klum and Lou Samuel in New York Metropolis (July 24).

Jessica Alba: Multitasking Manhattan Mommy

Generating her way close to New York Town, Jessica Alba experienced her hands whole with daughters Honor Marie and Haven Garner nowadays (July 24).

The "Good Luck Chuck" cutie proved her versatility as she pushed a stroller, sipped a beverage, and chatted on her mobile phone as she meandered close to the fashionable Tribeca community.

Alba's Honest Corporation just acquired the B Company Certification, acknowledging that their merchandise are really healthful and eco- pleasant.

The business website explains, "This designation is significantly like a Good Trade or LEED certification and indicators that we are committed to making a profound social difference, safeguarding folks and the planet, and assembly large r specifications of transparency, functionality and accountability," the internet site states.

Jessica also noted, "When I became a mom, I last but not least grew to become the individual I am, that I generally ought to have been. It is the most gratifying job in the globe. But, it can also be overwhelming and puzzling. I made The Truthful Firm to assist moms and to give all youngsters a far better, safer start off."

Delight in the photos of Jessica Alba witnessed leaving her lodge with daughters Haven Garner Warren and Honor Marie Warren in Soho (July 24).

Amy Poehler's "They Came Together" Wedding Bliss

Preparing to say "I do", Amy Poehler swept through Carroll Gardens in a wedding gown to shoot a scene for "They Came Together" in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday (July 24).

With her hair in a simple up-do, the "Parks and Recreation" comedienne gave cameras a slight smile as she gracefully walked by, wearing a gorgeous lacy and beaded white dress, held up by a couple assistants.

Per the synopsis, "They Came Together" follows the story of "a small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development."

The 40-year-old actress has been ping-ponging between the set of her movie and her NBC show "Parks and Recreation" after hitting up a couple n ational monuments last week to prepare for an episode in the fifth season titled "Ms. Knope Goes to Washington."

During down time Amy told The Washington Post, "Everybody knew their lines really well," adding with a bit of humor, "It makes you realize how politicians prepare and how actors don't."

Enjoy the photos of Amy Poehler in wedding gown while filming "They Came Together" in Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, New York (July 24).

Alessandra Ambrosio & Jamie Mazur Swoon Above Newborn Noah

Right after hitting up a nearby marketplace with her mother, Alessandra Ambrosio expended time adoring her newborn boy with her spouse in Malibu, CA on Monday (July 23).

The 31- year - outdated mom seemed incredible in a shiny printed top rated with sizzling pink shorts though she and Jamie expended time with their tiny Noah in a wonderful park.

In relevant information, the Victoria's Secret Angel will reportedly show up together with Kate Moss and Noami Campbell in the closing ceremony's of the 2012 Summer time Olympics in London.

Overlook Ambrosio's modelling company, Styles one, have verified that she will be at the occasion as a representative for the Rio 2016 Game titles and will take part in the handover of th e Olympic Flag from London to her house nation.

A Victoria's Secret lover site has also noted that the brunette elegance will put on a costume created by Brazilian trend designer Jum Nakao, who is very best acknowledged for his attire made of intricately- minimize white paper.

Appreciate the images of Alessandra Ambrosio with her family in Malibu, CA (July 23).

AnnaLynne McCord: Shore Volleyball Bikini Babe

Searching for some entertaining in the sun, AnnaLynne McCord strike the seashore for a activity of volleyball previous Thursday (July 19 ).

Joined by her sister Angel McCord, the "90210" starlet wore a inexperienced and white trucker hat alongside with a scorching pink leading and colourful bikini bottoms as she pranced close to in the sand.

In excess of the weekend, AnnaLynne took some time off of her active existence to indulge in some retail remedy at the actually - well-liked Grove purchasing heart.

And somewhat than get all done up, Overlook McCord elected to go au pure in a white vest with boot- lower jeans and a pair of wedges.

Appreciate the images of AnnaLynne McCor d exhibiting off her bikini body in Los Angeles as she performed beach front volleyball with her sister (July 19 ).

Katherine Jackson: Discovered in Arizona

In excess of the weekend her nephew Trent reported her lacking, but now Katherine Jackson has been contacted by the Los Angeles Police Division.

It turns out that the lacking people record was a big misunderstanding, as the Jackson family matriarch has been on a prepared vacation in Arizona with her daughter Rebbie the entire time.

Jermaine Jackson issued a declaration to the press with regards to his mother, noting that the ordeal has had a harmful impact on the late Michael Jackson's children, who are under Katherine's guardianship.

"It dismays me that such an alarmist 'missing person' record has induced unnecessary worry amongst Michael's children who will understandably react to what they misunderstand, hear o r are advised."

Paris Jackson earlier tweeted, " Certainly, my grandmother is missing. i have not spoken with her in a week i want her house now."

Carly Rae Jepsen Rocks & Wins at the 2012 Teen Decision Awards

Supporting draw and conclusion to the Gibson Amphitheatre festivities, Carly Rae Jepsen presented up a show -ending functionality at the 2012 Teen Decision Awards on Sunday night time (July 22).

The 26- year - previous pop "Idol" conducted her mega- hit " Call Me Possibly " though displaying off her fun persona and proving why its the track of the summer time.

Along with the effectiveness initiatives, the brunette splendor nabbed surfboards for Choice Songs : Breakout Artist and Option Summertime Song to make for a night time which she'll often recall.

Meanwhile, the annual occasion was hosted by Demi Lovato, while also featuring performances by Justin Bieber, Flo Rida and No Doubt.

Other major winners integr ated "The Twilight Saga: breaking Dawn - Part 1 ", "The Vampire Diaries", "The Hunger Games " and Taylor Swift.

Appreciate the photographs of Carly Rae Jepsen performing at the 2012 Teenager Decision Awards (July 22).

Robert, Kristen & Taylor Win Big at the 2012 Teenager Decision Awards

Resulting in a frenzy on their names' announcement, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner took the stage as large winners at the 2012 Teenager Decision Awards.

Held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Common Town, CA on Sunday (July 22), the "Twilight" trio had been referred to as onstage to acquire the coveted Option Motion picture : Romance surfboard.

Incorporating to the hardware, Miss Stewart racked up a trio of trophies early in the night for her get the job done in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Element 1 " - with her wins coming in the Alternative Motion picture Actress: Romance, Selection Summertime Motion picture Star: Female and Best Alternative Award types.

Hosted by Demi Lovato, the 2012 Tee nager Option Awards also showcased performances by Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida and No Doubt.

Take pleasure in the images of the "Breaking Dawn" stars at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards (July 22).

Paul Wesley's 2012 Teenager Decision Awards Arrival

All set for what's confident to be a momentous night time in his vocation, Paul Wesley created his way to the 2012 Teen Selection Awards in Common Metropolis, CA on Sunday (July 22).

The "Vampire Diaries" stud sent the crowd into a frenzy though strolling the Gibson Amphitheatre red carpet before heading inside of to prepare for the grand festivities which lie ahead.

Coming as no surprise, Paul and his "The Vampire Diaries" co-stars racked up a number of chances at getting property equipment, although he is in the working for solo surfboard honors in the Television Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi group.

Meanwhile, Demi Lovato is internet hosting along with Kevin McHale although performers consist of Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jeps en, Flo Rida and No Question.

Appreciate the pics of Paul Wesley at the 2012 Teenager Choice Awards (July 22).

Revisiting "Shane"

This remote suburb in Northern California has a sweet yet frustrating sameness to its everyday life.  It seems to be the kind of place folks wanted to live in so they could have that sameness, that predictability that implies guaranteed peace and a trouble-free existence.  A warm, clear Saturday night found me watching a 1953 classic western on DVD while family members went to a drive-in movie to see a double feature of animated characters from Medieval days and comic book action heroes banded together to save New York City.  I watched Shane, a fine film directed by George Stevens.   I was awed by how powerful it was in the wake of America's movie theater tragedy.  You could take dialogue out of this western, say it in TV news soundbites relative to the Colorado crime, and the words would sound fresh.  Alan Ladd owned that lead role.  Perfectly cast.

Shane is a good man.  He's a mysterious, world-weary gunslinger who rides into the life of the Starrett Family.  Jean Arthur and Van Heflin star as Marian and Joe Starrett, a couple of homesteaders in Wyoming who married on the 4th of July.  Young Brandon De Wilde was Joey.  We'll see the story of Shane from little Joe's hero worshipping point of view.  His loving parents will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary during the course of the story.  Shane's spirit is uneasy because a gun has given him a personal brand he'd rather not have.  He finds peace, for a time, living with and helping The Starretts.

Joey is fascinated with guns.  The movie opens with a beautful pristine, serene wide shot of America's natural splendor -- a vast wilderness, a mountain range, blue skies, crystal clear waters and a deer sipping some of that water.  Stevens then cuts to a little boy with a rifle.  There's Joey playing "make-believe" as he aims an unloaded gun at the deer.  He'll later mutter this complaint about his parents:  "I wish they'd give me some bullets for this gun."  The opening moment visually sums up a theme we'll get in Shane -- the rights of the innocent on the land of the free vs the power of guns when they fall into the wrong hands and how that power affects the rights of the innocent.  A strong vein of gun debate

 runs through Shane.  When Joey finally succeeds at coaxing Shane to show him how to shoot, we are just like Joey.  We aren't prepared for how rapid-fire, how quick a draw Shane is.  This gunslinger is legend.  And the gunshots are jarring.  This movie was re-released when I was in middle school.  I went to see it on a big screen for a Saturday matinee because my dad and a couple of other neighborhood dads raved about it.  I'd never heard movie gunfire that loud.  It was like stereophonic cannons going off near your theater seat.  In college, we studied Shane in one of my film journalism classes.  The professor told us George Stevens' purposely increased the gunfire sound effects to make it jarring.  He was making a point about gun violence.  He also made the point with dialogue when Shane's gunshot demonstration for Joey raises concern from Mrs. Starrett.  She knows how her little boy feels about Shane.  She's fond of Shane too.

Marian doesn't want guns becoming important in her son's life.

Shane:    "A gun is a tool, Marian.  No better or no worse than any other tool -- an ax, a shovel or anything.  A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it.  Remember that."

Marian:   "We'd all be much better off if there wasn't a single gun left in this valley.  Including yours."

Later, the violent Ryker crew drives more homesteaders off the land.  Think of the opening scene.  The settlers are like the deer sipping water, causing no harm.  The angry ranchers are the gun pointed at the deer.  Ryker feels he has the right to use guns to get what he wants claiming that he's entitled to the land.  Joe Starrett calls him on that claim saying "...you didn't find this country."  Mr. Starrett reminds him that Indians were on it long before he was.  Starrett adds, "You talk about rights.  You think you got the right to say that nobody else has got any.  Well, that ain't the way the government looks it at."

Doesn't that dialogue from a post-Civil War story sound like it came from today's national debate about guns and civil liberties?  A. B. Guthrie, Jr. wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay.

Ryker recruits Wilson, an evil gunslinger, to help him intimidate and remove the homesteaders.  This menace is played by Jack Palance when he was new to the movies and billed as Walter Jack Palance.

Palance and young Brandon De Wilde were both Oscar nominees for Best Supporting Actor thanks to George Stevens' Shane.  Palance, after years of excellent work, would win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 1991's comedy send-up of classic westerns, City Slickers.  As Wilson, even animals can sense what a dark force he is.  When Wilson walks into a room, dogs get up and leave.  They don't want to be near him.

Twisted Wilson brings terror into the town at angry Ryker's invitation.  Good people are emotionally beaten down.  Settlers are leaving because of the assaults and destruction.  Shane is forced to strap on his guns and do something to protect people dear to his lonely heart -- Joe, little Joey...and Marian.  He wants Joey to grow up to be safe and good.  This is a great Hollywood western, one with a social conscience, one that makes an impact today.  Shane is the middle story of Stevens' American trilogy.  In came in between 1951's A Place in the Sun with Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift and Shelley Winters and 1956's Giant with Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean.  All three films focused on the clash of classes and cultures in America and the obstacles in making the American dream come true.  All three films earned George Stevens Oscar nominations for Best Director.  All three films earned Oscar nominations for Best Picture.

I have seen Shane before.  On a big screen, on the small screen, in a college classroom.  Saturday night, it moved me yet again.  Last week at cineplexes, I saw two new releases that weren't even half as good as this old Hollywood film.  My brother and his family were at the drive-in movies last night while I watched Shane.  They told me today that there were police at the box office inspecting each vehicle of ticket buyers.  The kids told me that the cops were checking for weapons.  That never happened at the drive-in when I was a kid.

One day, I'd like for my nephews to see George Stevens' Shane.  I'd urge many adults to see it too.

Jessica Alba & Money Warren: Le Discomfort Quotidien Day with Honor & Haven

Getting completely ready to enjoy a family members - stuffed morning hours, Jessica Alba and her hubby Income Warren took their lovely daughters out to an early breakfast at Le Suffering Quotidien in Hollywood, CA on Sunday (July 22).

The " Fantastic Four " actress appeared casually stylish in a plaid button-up gown, whilst her oldest daughter Honor Marie led the way carrying her own tote. Following closely powering the darling duo was the happy papa who carried the lovable infant Haven.

Despite the fact that the 31- 12 months - outdated attractiveness enjoyed her time out with her kin, it appears she's hoping to catch up on slumber due to her new trip to Shanghai. The hectic mother shared, "Been up for two hours... This j et-lag blows," previously this morning hours.

Overlook Alba traveled to China to encourage her all- nature skincare manufacturer The Straightforward Company.

Get pleasure from the pics of Jessica Alba and partner Money Warren finding breakfast with their lovable women Honor Marie and Haven Garner at Le Soreness Quotidien in Hollywood (July 22).

Trend -Icon Selena Gomez Celebrates Her 20th Birthday!

Honored as "Hollywood's New It Girl" by Elle in June, Selena Gomez is celebrating her 20th birthday today (July 22).

In a latest job interview with Fantastic Day LA, the "Hotel Transylvania" star mentioned that she will be celebrating her birthday with a household supper before heading off to present at the 2012 Teen Decision Awards.

The stunning brunette started out off her day by sharing a image of her luscious locks decked out in a newly braided model with the caption, "early birthday braid :)"

Her enviable coif isn't the only classy asset this former Disney Channel starlet rocks. In honor of the fashionista's big day, we've taken a search again at her very best outfits above the earlier year.

Whether selling her new self-titled fragrance, hitting up a pre-Oscar party, or walking the crimson carpet at a Hollywood premiere, Pass up Gomez has proven her impeccable fashion with a continuously attractive wardrobe.

Appreciate the photographs of Selena Gomez's most fashionable looks over the earlier yr.

Robert Pattinson Handles BlackBook September 2012

With her new movie "Cosmopolis" set to hit theaters on a constrained foundation commencing August 17th, Robert Pattinson garnered herself a tiny additional publicity by covering the September 2012 problem of BlackBook publication.

The 26- calendar year - ancient "Twilight" actor looked actually -the heartthrob in the accompanying spread though dishing about every little thing from his all-liquid eating plan to his considerably less than stellar driving expertise.

Highlights from Mr Pattinson's interview are as follows. For far more, be positive to shell out a take a look at to BlackBook!

On his inadequate driving competencies :
"I figured out by people crashing into me. The initially time anybody explain ed anything about my staying popular was when I attempted to get a auto a few several years ago. It was an '89 BMW convertible for $ one,000 I found on Craigslist. I went out to the hills to get it on a check travel and, of training course, almost crashed. A several times afterwards I went again to decide on it up. I experienced stated I was an actor and the man had seemed me up. When I went again, he stated,'Dude, do you realize you're # 2 on IMDB?' I considered, 'Shit, now I cannot ask for the 200 bucks off.'"

On the Cannes Film Pageant :
"I dropped my intellect. I was getting ready myself to struggle with 1, five hundred people today. I was so amped up. I was just type of operating approximately with my pants down and my shoelaces untied and, astonishingly, not falling. Until finally this…Most men and women get 15 several years of executing films no person sees. Now I'm at Cannes."

On picking phrases wisely :
� ��You try out to say items in the ideal way but you know except if you say anything stupid, from which individuals will make you seem like a dick, you are not heading to have audio bites. And if you really do not say anything at all stupid, someone's heading to make something up anyways."

On his all-liquid diet :
"I'm on an all-liquid eating plan. I experienced to be shirtless for a image shoot, so I questioned a nutritionist what's a diet regime in which you can nonetheless drink as significantly as you want. She explained a liquid diet regime."

"Rascall Flatts'" Jay DeMarcus and Spouse Welcome Newborn Boy!

Joyfully welcoming the delivery of their second baby, Jay DeMarcus and his spouse Allison verified the information that their son, Dylan Jay DeMarcus, was born in Nashville, TN on Friday (July twenty ).

The Rascall Flatts member's rep gave a few particulars of the exhilarating news to Men and women journal stating the little guy weighed in at seven lbs. 11 oz. and the two mother and infant are "doing effectively in a regional hospital."

The state trio are currently on the highway for their 2012 " Changed " tour and ended up preparing for their overall performance in Detroit when Jay obtained the interesting news.

The forty one - 12 months - outdated speedily jumped on a aircraft to Nashville and created it j ust in time to witness the unforgettable minute ahead of jetting again to the concert.

Infant Dylan joins his big sister Madeline Leigh who is 19 -months- outdated. As earlier noted by GossipCenter, Jay and Allison married in 2004 and introduced they were being anticipating for the 2nd time in January.

Keira Knightley & Mark Ruffalo's Central Park Jam Session

It was time to get musical as Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo were spotted filming scenes for "Can A Tune Preserve Your Lifestyle " in New York Town on Friday (July 20 ).

The dazzling duo experienced a blast while they showed off their musical abilities in the course of a efficiency scene shot in Central Park.

As previously reported by GossipCenter, the "Avengers" star and the brunette magnificence have been lately spotted with Hailee Steinfeld taking pleasure in frozen treats although they cuddled up for the duration of an outdoor scene for the flick, which is set to launch in 2013.

In the John Carney directed flick, a dejected audio enterprise govt sorts a bond with a young singer-songwriter who is new to Manhattan . It also stars Maroon 5 front - male Adam Levine.

Delight in the pics of Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo on the set of their new movie "Can A Track Help save Your Lifestyle ?" in New York City, NY (July 20 ).

1970s Vampire Needs New Blood

Vampire popularity continues.  First, folks spent all that money reading about and then seeing those teen vampires in Twilight stories.  These vampires pout and sparkle and hang out in fake daylight.  There's also a teen werewolf in the mix.  He doesn't have one strand of hair on his chest.  Shirtless, his torso looks somewhat like a mall restaurant order of skinless chicken breast.  But he's a werewolf.  Go figure.

Then we have the HBO series I like -- True Blood.  These vampires fall in love with, socialize with and have sex with humans.  They drink a blood substitute.  And, yes, they still suck occasional strangers like they're human Slurpees.  These are not your grandparents vampires.  They are so beyond Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee and TV's Jonathan Frid.  (I auditioned for a bit part as a vampire in one episode of True Blood about three years ago.  I was anxious about my looks because I was heavier then.  My waistline was two inches thicker.  But the casting director wanted to see me anyway.  I wondered if maybe there'd be some Vampire Weight Watchers meeting in a storyline.  My character could ask if having Italians twice a week was within his points system.)

TV also has Vampire Diaries.  Entertainment news reported that Oscar winner Russell Crowe will play Count Dracula in a film called Harker to be directed by Eli Roth.  The fang fascination continues.

But with all that vampire popularity and the need for work for minority actors, it didn't occur to anyone in Hollywood to remake Blacula?  What're you...kiddin' me?  The late William Marshall rocked that rented After Six® evening wear as Prince Manuwalde, the African prince who rises from the dead to turn 1972 Southern California into his personal blood bank.  Voodoo stirs him from the grave.

William Marshall put the L.A. in Blacula.  He was a macho demon terrorizing Los Angeles in one of the most memorable flicks of the blaxploitation era.

And did you see the size of that brotha's fangs?  Huge.  Bigger than Caucasian Count Dracula's.  Well...you know what they say.  "Once you go Blacula, you never go backula."  This low-budget horror picture was such a hit with audiences that there was a sequel.

Marshall put the tux on again for 1973's Scream, Blacula, Scream co-starring Pam Grier.  A new young actor named Craig T. Nelson had a bit part as "Sarge."  Craig was so new, he wasn't even using the "T" then.  I say it's time to dust off his coffin and bring Blacula up to date for 21st century movie goers.  Yes, Prince Manuwalde.  Rise once again and go do that voodoo that you do so well.  Bring Pam Grier and Craig T. Nelson in for cameo roles.  Usually, in horror movies, the black characters are the first to get knocked off.  Flip the script.  Open with Blacula draining privileged, selfish, discriminating or otherwise annoying white characters.  Let the black actors actually make it to the second or third act.  Have Samuel L. Jackson play a modern day Van Helsing.  He knows what I'm talkin' 'bout.  Sam didn't make it to the end of Jurassic Park or Deep Blue Sea.  So, what do you think? Does my idea suck -- in a good way?