I haven't seen them yet. But I wanted to get part 2 of Oprah's interview with Tom Cruise out on INO.

The Beckhams with a message to Tom.

Dakota Fanning with her own special message.

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith showing the love.

It's the weekend. So I thought I'd give a little shout out to Dakota Fanning since I NEVER cover her. Look at how she's grown. I hope that she can make the transition from child to adult actor with little complication. She really is quite good at her craft.  Here she is at LAX waiting for her bags.Bauer Griffin

Boy! This was a weekend for award shows eh? Those who didn't attend the American Music Awards walked the red carpet for the 15th Annual Diversity Awards benefiting the Multicultural Motion Picture Association's Educational and Development Scholarship Fund. The event took place at the Globe Theatre in Universal City. Click on the thumbnails to see pictures of:

• Antonio Sabato Jr.
• Sandra Oh - check out her hair piece
• Vince Vaughn - who is EVERYWHERE these days
• Dakota Fanning
• Mario Lopez

I was surprised when I saw these recent photos of Dakota Fanning on a movie set in CA with Virginia Madsen. It is good to see Dakota looking happy and healthy. She is about 13 ½ years old and is turning into a very pretty young lady. They grow so quickly! That means we get older too... :)
Isn't she the little fashionista!?

I like Dakota Fanning and I think she is a terrific actress.  But when I think about how she will turn out in a few years, two people come to mind -  Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears. Do you think she will be one of the few lucky childhood actors who grow up to lead normal lives? Or is she destined to crash and burn? Don't get me wrong! I don't wish this on her. It just seems inevitable when you grow up in Hollywood.

I understand that Dakota Fanning is a great actress that is older than her years. BUT, I will not promote a film in which a young actress has to play a victim of rape. Why would her team allow her to take such a role? I don't care how daring it is. That is so traumatic and I would never want my daughter to simulate it no matter the paycheck. That's just my personal take on this. Dakota on the other hand, is very excited. Probably because she thinks she stop getting typecast as a kid. OH WAIT - she IS a kid. And not for nothing, I close my eyes during scenes when adults get raped. There is no freaking way I am going to watch this movie knowing this happens to a baby.

SHE may get raped in her next movie - currently titled "The Untitled Dakota Fanning project" - but Dakota Fanning, 12, thinks it's "wonderful." In an interview with thereeler.com, Fanning said of her movie, which will debut at Sundance, "I don't think that anybody should be talking about it yet because nobody's seen it yet, you know? . . . It's a wonderful film, and I'm really proud to be in it. I can't wait for people to see it." (source)

Oh and PS, she wants to direct.

"I would love to direct someday," Fanning told Time magazine for editions on newsstands Monday. "I've learned a lot from watching directors I've worked with, like Steven Spielberg and Gary Winick, whom I worked with on Charlotte's Web. I would love to have that relationship with another actor." (source)

• Beyonce is a DIVA.


• Pictures of Mario Lopez hooking up on the beach with his dance partner. HEY NOW!


• Gwen Stefani has a perfume line too!


• Petra Nemcova - donate to her fund.


• Which celebrities have distorted egos?


• Here is a picture of the girl who Vince Vaughn "cheated" with.


• Now Damon Wayanes got fined for using the N Word.


• I won't watch if this is true. I just won't!

Dakota Fanning in January's Vanity Fair Magazine:

I cannot tell you how many times I have seen this cartoon! MILLIONS! Ok maybe not millions... but thousands at least. I LOVED Charlotte's Web as a child and I am so happy my daughter will have a remake to watch in the theates. I am still going to add the original to my collection of DVDs for her. But I trust that Dakota Fanning will do right by her role. Zuckerman's Farm... HERE I COME! Click here to see the movie's official site.

The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. Fern (Dakota Fanning) is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into a terrific and radiant pig. As Wilbur moves into a new barn, he begins a second profound friendship with the most unlikely of creatures - “ a spider named Charlotte - “ and their bond inspires the animals around them to come together as a family. When the word gets out that Wilbur's days are numbered, it seems that only a miracle will save his life. A determined Charlotte - “ who sees miracles in the ordinary - “ spins words into her web in an effort to convince the farmer that Wilbur is "some pig" and worth saving.

Does anyone else feel uneasy about the spread that Dakota Fanning did for Teen Vogue. I know the intention of the photographer was to keep it muted and dark. I'd still much rather see her playing on some swings at a park in a beautiful gown.  Click on each thumbnail below to enlarge the pictures.

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