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Rachael Ray Invades American Idol

Vera — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:32:00 -0400

The Rachael Ray show hit the streets of New York in a double-decker bus to crash the American Idol auditions! What isn't this girl involved in?

Rachael brought the judges some lunch and I need to know if Simon Cowell approved! If there is one person I wouldn't want to get judged by, it's Simon. He holds nothing back! I have agita just thinking about it.

And if you can't make out the picture, Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson are sharing a bite of Rachael’s specialty wrap. HA!

Tune-in to find out if Simon liked Rachael Ray's cooking during her season three premiere show on September 8th.

Jennifer Aniston Back To Work On 30 Rock

Vera — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:48:00 -0400

Yeah! More pictures of Jennifer Aniston filming for 30 Rock have become available. This scene she is working alongside Alec Baldwin who appears to be carrying a gun. We know she's playing a stalker, and from the looks of it, she has a thing against cops. I can't wait to see this episode!

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Jennifer Aniston On The Set Of "30 Rock"

Virenda — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:45:00 -0400

The beautiful Jennifer Aniston was photographed filming her cameo for the show, "30 Rock" at the Silvercup Studios in Queens yesterday and from the looks of it she's having a great time. People Magazine is reporting that Jen will play a "free-spirited, Fatal Attraction-like stalker". How fun is that!!

I freaking love this show and I'm excited to see the upcoming episode with Jen... I'm sure it'll be hysterical. Are there any "30 Rock" fans?

Speaking of stalkers, I used to live right next to Silvercup in Astoria ... so it looks like I know what I am doing today.

Photos by Bauer Griffin

This Guy Bugs Me

Vera — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:35:00 -0400

Ew! Ew! Ew! I have an absolute fear of bugs. So, I am literally shaking off the fake bugs on my body as I write this post because WHAT IS THAT?!! John Mayer had a little friend join him on stage while performing.

Diane Kruger Shoots Campaign

Vera — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:35:00 -0400

The lovely Diane Kruger was spotted on set in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday afternoon. The actress is shooting a campaign to promote the department store 'El Corte Ingles' for their Fall/Winter Campaign.

Doesn't she look absolutely stunning?

Photos by WENN

Babylon A.D. Director Unhappy With Film Outcome

Vera — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:53:00 -0400

Wow... I really had high hopes for this film. But for a director to come out and say these things in the middle of the movie's press round... it's gotta be bad. Babylon A.D comes out this weekend... and director Mathieu Kassovitz is angry! He rips Fox Studios a new one in a recent interview with AMC.

"I'm very unhappy with the film. I never had a chance to do one scene the way it was written or the way I wanted it to be. The script wasn't respected. Bad producers, bad partners, it was a terrible experience."

"It's pure violence and stupidity. The movie is supposed to teach us that the education of our children will mean the future of our planet. All the action scenes had a goal: They were supposed to be driven by either a metaphysical point of view or experience for the characters... instead parts of the movie are like a bad episode of 24."

Why did he have to bring in 24? And hello! Is there such a thing as a bad episode of 24? :)

Anyway, Mathieu is really angry over the final editing of the film. Important scenes were removed that essentially ruined the experience.

"Fox was sending lawyers who were only looking at all the commas and the dots," he says. "They made everything difficult from A to Z." The last stroke, Kassovitz says, was when Fox interfered with the editing of the film, paring it down to a confusing 93 minutes (original reports were that 70 minutes were cut from the film; Kassovitz says the number is closer to 15).

In the end, I think Mathieu is trying to wash his hands of the event. If it bombs, this statement proves that the movie wasn't really what the director envisioned to begin with.

"I don't see how people who went through all these amazing blockbusters like The Dark Knight and Iron Man this summer will take it. It's hard. Filmmaking is such a collaborative effort you can't look to one person. I should have chosen a studio that has guts. Fox was just trying to get a PG-13 movie. I'm ready to go to war against them, but I can't because they don't give a s--t."

Sadly enough, I'm still going to go see it. After all of this, the trailer had me at hello. Do stories like these sway you or get your more interested in the final product?

No comment by Fox.

So This Is The Man That Stole Whitney Port's Heart

Vera — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:38:00 -0400

"The Hills" player Whitney Port seems to have already found love in New York. She was spotted being very affectionate with a bearded young man outside of Diane Von Furstenberg's in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. Port was filming for her own, new reality show so some of the shots look a bit... rehearsed. BUT it's nice to see Whitney's personal life as we have only seen work thus far.

He's attractive isn't he? But the way he dresses is nothing like what I envisioned Whitney's boyfriend to wear. However, it fits typical Hollywood standards doesn't it? The women are always more dressed up than the men. Although in this case, I am sure he was visiting her at work during a break. Guess we will just have to watch to see what happens with these two.

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Everyone... Meet Alice

Vera — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:59:00 -0400

Tim Burton has chosen his Alice...and her name is Mia Wasikowska. A lot of people are closely following the casting direction this movie is taking because Tim is infamous for putting on a good dark show and with his wing man already signed up, it's promising to be worth our while. Johnny Depp has already been announced as the Mad Hatter. I wonder who is going to play the Queen in Burton’s take on Lewis Carroll’s classic.

Mia is thrilled about the section!

"I’m so so excited. The book’s really intrigued me when I was little and I’ve always loved the story. I really love (Burton films) Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish."

Earlier this year (08), Wasikowska was chosen as one of only two Australian actresses to receive a Heath Ledger scholarship - a fund to help young up-and-coming Aussie performers in memory of the late actor.

Shia LaBeouf Taking A Smoke Break On Transformers Set

Vera — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:23:00 -0400

I would LOVE to know how many packs a day Shia LaBeouf goes through. I mean, this kid is smoking allll the time. Here he is all battered and dirty on a break during the filming of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in Los Angeles.

I found a picture of Shia's body double too. Wonder if those two talk about how the extra is going to handle a scene? Or if they talk at all. Shia seems like the type to really keep to himself.

Photos by INF

America Ferrera On The Set Of 'Ugly Betty'

Vera — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:57:00 -0400

America Ferrera was spotted filming scenes for upcoming episodes of 'Ugly Betty' in Manhattan. I'm really digging those lime green pumps she's sporting but I am against the socks. I've noticed more and more that socks are being paired with heels now and I am hoping this will not become a new trend, I would much rather stick with tights.

What do you think, will you be wearing socks with your heels come fall season?

Photos by WENN