Gorgeous Moms Make For Gorgeous Babies

Halle Berry took baby Nahla to the Los Angeles Zoo this weekend and we can't believe how stunning Nahla is! I guess we should have figured, since her mother is one of the most beautiful women ever!

These are the first public pictures of the 5 month old, who is Berry's first child with model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.

Soprano's Star Ties the Knot

James Gandolfini wed former model Deborah Lin on Saturday. The ceremony was held at the Central Union Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, the brides hometown. Lin wore a stunning white Italian Lace gown and walked down the isle to the Hawaiian Wedding Song being played on the harp.

Gandolfini's 8 year old son, from a former marriage, served as the best man. The couple has been engaged since late 2007. We wish them all the best!

Ashlee Simpson Sets Record Straight

A pregnant Ashlee Simpson took to her blog to set some rumors about her pregnancy to rest. The happy pop singer says she's amazed by being pregnant and healthy!

“Today I read on a blog that I went to the doctor and he said I was overweight and I cried and went to Planet Blue (because I was blue) and bought 6 pair of size 0 jeans. Now it is ridiculous to read such nonsense about oneself so I thought I would address this one…

1. My doctor says I am right on target with my weight gain
2. Have not been to Planet Blue in at least two years
3. Love my maternity jeans ..they have stretchy tops it is awesome!
4. My closet full of size 0’s are being worn by [husband Pete Wentz] right now and he looks hot in them

So now that I have cleared that up let me tell you…carrying a child is the most inspiring, emotional, amazing experience of my life. My weight and my pant size are the absolute last thing I am concerned about. I am only concerned with having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. People who talk and judge pregnant women’s weight need to get a life!!!

Peace and Love, Ashlee"

Rent Heath Ledger's Apartment

The apartment where Heath Ledger died is available for rent. GEEZ, that's kind of creepy but we're guessing there's a die-hard rich fan out there somewhere that will certainly do it.

Ledger's three-bedroom loft is on the market for $26,000 a month, says TMZ. Oh, that's nothing, right?! WOW! The Broome St. loft has its own private balcony, original Corinthian columns, and a wood-burning fireplace.

Heath paid around $22K a month before he was found dead there in January.

Solange Knowles Needs To Mind Her Manners

She may be Beyonce's little sister, but she's still a new-comer to the music scene, which means she has no right to be acting like a diva to any of the press! We are totally not feeling Solange Knowles. Just to get you up-to-date, Solange appeared on KVVU TV morning show and didn't realize that a comment made about what could and could not be asked to her during her interview was in fact, asked off the air.

So as soon as the cameras started rolling, Solange basically bitched out the TV anchor interviewing her because she thought they were on the air. She mistakenly accused this woman of asking her a question that was never on the air. She acts like a complete diva during the interview and we felt terrible for this poor woman dealing with her catlike behavior. Take a look at the video of it all going down below.

Now, Solange has put out a video trying to defend what happened to her. She's making excuses and blah, blah, blah. She needs to get some good PR people to help her through this mess. Her album just dropped a few days ago. We don't like her. You can check out a review of her album here.

Jesse McCartney Has It Pretty Tough

Taping at 7am this morning in Midtown Manhattan was Katy Perry, Jesse McCartney and The Pussycat Dolls. The singers were all there for The Today Show Summer Concert Series. Looks like McCartney can't complain, he's surrounded by pretty women! The acts were all there for the show's theme, "Songs of Summer."

Each of their singles have had amazing success and tons of airplay on the radio this summer. Which song has been your summer favorite?

Who Are The Vice President Picks?!

Republican candidate John McCain JUST announced that he is choosing Alaska's governor, Sarah Palin. Yep, you heard it right, she's a female candidate! Here is a few things you may not know about Palin and Biden that we think you should so you can get to know them a little bit more, eh? Palin is a 44-year-old first-term governor and mother of five from Wasilla, Alaska.

She's an ice fisherman, a moose hunter and a lifetime NRA member. Now we're talking! She won Miss Wasilla in 1984 and competed in the Miss Alaska contest. She's even worked as a TV sports announcer. Geez, this lady has quite a broad range of interests!

Democratic Presidental hopeful Barack Obama announced last week that he is choosing Delaware's Joe Biden to join him as his Vice President running-mate. Biden is serving out his sixth term, making him Delaware's longest-serving senator. He is married and has three children. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and got a law degree from Syracuse.

In January, this means that The United States will either have its first African-American President or first female Vice-President! Pretty exciting stuff, we think!

Gorgeous 'Gossip Girl'

Blake Lively, one of the stars from the CW's hit show Gossip Girl, appeared on The David Letterman Show yesterday in NYC. She posed for pictures with some fans waiting outside the theater and signed a few autographs happily.

She looks amazing in this black and blue low-cut mini dress, don't you think? Head over to pcmFashion for the latest in what's hot!

Remember Gossip Girl starts it's second season this Monday at 8PM on the CW! Don't miss it! (We've got to get caught up on the first season - that just came out on DVD, too!)

Fergie & Jessica Alba @ The Democratic Convention

Many celebs (like Ben Affleck & Jen Garner) attended the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Actress Jessica Alba and Fergie were among Hollywood's finest in the crowd. Looks like they are Obama fans. The two looked to be enjoying themselves during the political evening.

It's funny to see them together! They were both spotted cheering loudly and waving their hands in the air after speeches.

Justin & Jessica Share A Kiss

This pair isn't known for super public displays of affection, especially when there are paparazzi nearby. However, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got cozy on the sidewalk after furniture shopping in L.A together.

Justin, 27, and Jessica, 26, have been dating for a few years now and seem to still be going strong. The couple's rare moment of affection makes for our PCM Picture of The Day!

Duke It Out as Presidential Hopefuls

Fans of Mortal Kombat, rejoice! You no longer have to learn about the “issues” in order to determine who you want to vote for in the Presidential Election this November, you can have them duke it out at Atom.com’s Kung-Fu Election: Wives

That’s right, Atom.com has created a brand new addition to the Kung-Fu Election series that allows you to battle as Barack and Michelle Obama, John and Cindy McCain, Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, John Edwards and even Hillary herself!

This way, the only reason your favorite doesn’t make the grade is because you didn’t learn the right moves. There’s no “hanging chads” to mess up the results, no “voter disqualifications”. With Kung-Fu Election, only sick ninja moves matter.

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David Duchovny in Rehab

It looks like David Duchovny brings too much of his personal life to work when shooting Californication. The former X-Files star has entered a rehabilitation center to treat his sex addiction.

Duchovny released a statement saying: "I have voluntarily entered a facility for the treatment of sex addiction. I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family."

The actor's wife Tea Leoni is reported to be sticking with her husband through his treatment.

PCM Pic of The Day!

Take a look at actor Matthew McConaughey on the beach with Camila Alves and their baby, Levi. Seems like the couple is certainly introducing the baby to the beach pretty early. Looks like the little boy will be a natural beach bum!

McConaughey and Alves took the baby for a stroll on the beach over the weekend! Matthew didn't surprize any of us by typically wearing a bandana and swim trunks - his normal attire these days!

Labor Day is for Marathons

If your Labor Day is anything like mine usually is - sitting around and doing nothing until cookout time because everything is closed - then be thankful for America's other holiday tradition. I'm not talking about overeating, I'm talking about the television marathon.

This year all the big cable networks are showcasing whatever prime-time show they've gotten the rights to play the reruns of in a marathon that even that the Kenyans wouldn't even be able to finish.

This year the picking are good. Like crime mysteries? Well CSI: is being showcased on Spike from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and it's spinoff counterpart CSI: Miami will be taking over A&E all day.

And if you want a crime show without all that science be sure to tune into TNT at 9 a.m. for The Closer marathon. TNT throws in an extra bonus with a brand new episode of at 9 p.m.

How about some comedy? I'll probably be checking out the Scrubs marathon on TV Land. Seven full hours, that's 14 episodes, of my favorite doctors getting into trouble. I just hope real hospitals aren't like that.

If you like your "older" comedy you can tune into FX for a day filled with That 70's Show. This marathon is wrapping up at 5:30 p.m. giving you just enough time to slap some burgers on the grill before your relative start complaining.

Just about every network is broadcasting a show. TBS is showcasing Tyler Perry's House of Pain, and SOAPnet is airing 24-hours of Beverly Hills 90210. ABC Family is showing My Wife and Kids all day.

For those not into the scripted TV thing there's always Dirty Jobs on Discovery, Tougher in Alaska on History, and an afternoon mini-marathon of Project Runway on Bravo!.

But why settle for shows when you can watch movies? BBC is showing the Pink Panther movies back to back - the good ones with Peter Sellers. And of course Comedy Central has a day of your favorite comedies scheduled for your viewing pleasure.

Whatever your choice, there are plenty of options. Try to watch one from start to finish. Maybe play a game? Or flip back and forth, just don't forget to flip those burgers.

P!nk's New Single: Photos From Her Music Video Shoot!

Check out these stills from P!nk's video shoot for her new single, "So What!" The official music video premiered last Friday on FN'MTV. It's actually really entertaining (like most P!nk videos are) and it definitely touches on her recent break-up with husband, Carey Hart! You can listen to the song here!

PCM Exclusive: Gavin DeGraw Concert Video!

We attended Gavin DeGraw's concert over the weekend, he was really great live and played a bunch of new songs from his new album plus some great oldies like, "Chariot," and "We Belong Together." Scroll down a few blogs below this one and check out who his opener was, Matt Wertz! Here's a video of Gavin performing, exclusively from PCM! He covered the hit song, "Walking In Memphis," and did an amazing rendition of the song!

Splitsville

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have called off their engagement! Bummer! I guess the man doesn't officially love the woman anymore. Get it? Sheridan's rep tells People, “Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have amicably ended their engagement. They appreciate your respect for their privacy in this matter.”

The 55-year-old musician and the 44-year-old Desperate Housewives star have been on and off since 1993. This may just be a break for them then if they've been on and off for almost 20 years, geez! They'll get back together!

Check Out The New VMA Commercial

Check out the latest VMA promo with rapper LL Cool J and British actor Russell Brand. We really think he's going to be an amazing host this year, he's so entertaining in all these commercials for the award show! Remember it airs on MTV on September 7th, people!

Seriously, Heidi?

Are you thinking what we're thinking?

These two (Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt) are known for staging photo-ops and ringing up the papz before they go places. This trip to the supermarket is completely another example. It's too obvious!

Clooney & Pitt Do Press In Venice

Their new film, "Burn After Reading," is one of the most anticipated films of the 2008 Venice Film Festival! Brad Pitt and George Clooney joined the rest of their co-stars Tilda Swinton and Frances McDormand along with directors Ethan and Joel Coen for some press for the film after arriving on the scene by luxury boat. It's nice to see the pair of friends together again in Italy.

The film is the brothers' first since the Academy Award winning No Country For Old Men The film is set for release on Sept. 12th.

Anne Hathaway Declares Her Love For Obama

At the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, Princess Diaries actress Anne Hathaway told press that she wasn’t sure how she first felt about presidential candidate Barack Obama - revealing that she was hesitant to trust Obama because she had placed her trust into other candidates and been let down before.

“I’ve been burned by politicians before that I wanted to believe in and just didn’t live up to it,” the star explained. “And I was afraid to trust him and I was afraid to have hope when I first kind of became aware of him.”

It was Obama’s speech on race that swayed the Get Smart actress’ opinion, “I just said, ‘I can’t deny how I feel about you, Barack Obama. I want you to be the president. I want you in the White House." Well, there you have it, looks like Hathaway is an Obama fan!

Kim Kardashian Visits Tyra!

With a full week of promotion for her new film “Disaster Movie," which comes out in theaters on Friday, Miss Kim Kardashian was spotted, with her sisters in tow, on her way to yet another press appearance on the Tyra Banks Show.

Disaster Movie is about the course of one evening when an unsuspecting group of twenty-somethings find themselves bombarded by a series of natural disasters and catastrophic events. It also stars Carmen Electra and Vanessa Minillo.

If you look closely, Kim does have a bandage around her big toe on her right foot following an incident in her NY hotel room over the weekend when she sliced open her foot on a glass table. She looks to be okay!

Aussie Documentary Worth Watching

Australia's pretty far away from us over here in The States! However, we got wind of this really interesting Australian documentary called The Bra Boys.

The film is about the cultural evolution of the inner-Sydney beachside suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle of its youth – the tattooed and much criticized surf community known as the Bra Boys. It was huge in Australia and has gotten mixed reviews. It's finally just come over The U.S.

Central to the story is the true-life struggle of the Abberton brothers – Sunny, Koby, Jai and Dakota. They're quite famous over in OZ for their surfing abilities! The documentary of The Abberton brothers and The Bra Boys is narrarated by Russell Crowe. Even pro surfer Kelly Slater makes an appearance. We think you should check it out. It's worth it - just be careful - the film has been labeled as a one sided view of this Aussie surf tribe.

DMX Not Interested in Self-Preservation

DMX has been arrested nine times in the past four months. For most that would be bad, but after his court appearance in Miami the former rough rider is out of the frying pan and into the fire.

The rapper decided it was a bright idea to drop the F-bomb after the judge denied his bond and set his next court date for October 3.

"I ain't coming back on f***ing October 3," DMX said, and then walked away. From the looks of those shackles, it seems he doesn't have a choice.

Buzzworthy Artist Alert!

PCM's staff writer Julie headed over to a Gavin DeGraw concert on Sunday night and she thought he opener was amazing! It's time for you to meet Matt Wertz, very entertaining on stage and one killer voice. Check out a music video of his for a past single he's had called, "Carolina." He's been an independent artist for a handful of years. He just recently signed to a major label and his new album comes out in the middle of September! We are sure you're going to be hearing more from him and now you'll know where you first got familiar with his face! PCM! Check out his MySpace page for more details, too!

New Artist Jamie Jo

Miami native Jamie Jo is about to set the dance clubs on fire. Her debut single, “U Turn Me On” featuring dance pioneer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees’ is set for release September 23rd.

The upbeat “U Turn Me On” is simply about dancing with an amazing partner, “There’s something special about electro, the sound,” Jamie Jo shares. “I think that it really touches your senses. And I want to portray and bring people a sultry, sexy feeling through my music.”

Jamie Jo’s upcoming full-length album, In Violet, entails catchy modern electro like Kylie Minogue and Goldfrapp, with a blistering edge. It’s an album and sound inspired by globetrotting nights spent in the world’s most trendsetting music clubs. “I like to tell stories, but small stories,” she says. “Each song is about moments. So I usually look at things moment to moment.”

In Violet features 13 songs and while electro is the dominant genre, it’s a sonically diverse assortment. “One thing I love about In Violet is its songs don’t all sound the same,” Jamie Jo explains. “You stay really interested all the way through. Some are electro-pop and dance-oriented, one has an island-y flavor. A really beautiful combination and a lot of wonderful imagery.”

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Tara Reid Unveals Fashion Line

Tara Reid, famous for her roles in the American Pie teen movies, is the latest celebrity to launch a clothing line. The name of the line is Mantra by Tara Reid. It features t-shirts, dresses, bikinis, ponchos, and hoodies decorated with beads and charms. The pricing ranges from $65 and $180 depending on the item.

Reid appeared in Las Vegas yesterday to do a little promotion for her new venture. Remember when she was having all those body image problems and pictures of her were all over the internet, she certainly looked gaunt. She looks better in these pictures though, we hope she's happy and healthy!

Reports Claim Dr. Dre's Son Passed Away

Sad news in the rap world. Reports on the internet are claiming that the 20 year-old son of rapper/producer Dr. Dre passed away this weekend. The body of Andre Young Jr. was allegedly found at his family's Woodland Hills, California, home on Saturday morning.

Andre was said to have been out the previous night and returned home at 5.30 A.M. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Officials are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination, including a toxicology report. How horrible! We hope it's just a rumor.

Ace Young Joins Grease

Last month, PCM hosted a contest giving away autographed CD's from the self-titled debut album from Ace Young! Well, the season five American Idol finalist just joined the cast of Broadway's Grease, playing the role of Kenickie in the musical! That's pretty exciting, we guess!

Not much other news to report on the Ace Young front, his single, "Addicted," did very well this summer! Young had apparently befriended fellow American Idol alum Chris Daughtry during the taping of the show and the pair have remained very good friends.

Has Whitney Found Love?

Has The Hills' Whitney Port finally found love? She was spotted in NYC with a mystery man that she looked pretty cozy with! Port has been known to not include her love-life and relationships on The Hills. He sort of looks just as scruffy as Justin Bobby! Does anyone else see it?

The pair was as happy as can be, holding hands and being affectionate with one another through the streets of NYC yesterday afternoon as they came from a gallery. Interestttiingggggg!

Meanwhile, HILLS FANS! Did anyone watch last night's episode? How nasty has 'Lo' been to Audrina lately? We are totally not feeling her anymore! And what about Lauren's new boytoy, Doug? How gorgeous!

Another One Bites the Dust

Demi Lavato, while opening for the Jonas Brothers in Chicago, got a big mouthful of floor while making her way around the stage.

The singer hit the floor hard. It took to stagehands to get her back up.

Of course someone managed to get it on film. Check it out, her wipeout happens about 27 seconds in.

Shire Releases New Controversial Single

Katy Perry may have "Kissed a Girl," but Shiré "Used to LovHer." After debuting in early July, "Used to LovHer" is proving to be the next controversial anthem of the summer with its spicy lyrics and sultry vocals provoking buzz across the nation and throughout the Internet community.

The video for the hit single, shot on location in Los Angeles, proves to be an even steamier visual to an already candid story line. While "Used to LovHer" may seem to make reference to Shiré's old girl group LovHer - put together by Sisqó of Dru Hill - the song and video are pieced together in such a way as to have tongues wagging and the public speculating.

Shiré is the first sign to Grammy nominated production duo MIDI Mafia's new label Family Ties Entertainment and Hot City Music Group, which is distributed by Steve Rifkind's SRC Records/Universal Motown. Shiré's amazing vocal range combines the heartache of Mary J. Blige with her uniquely feisty spirit. Be on the look out for her debut album "Pickin' Up the Pieces" to be released later this year. Her mix tape "Baltimore's Daughter" is available now as a free download.

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Charlie Sheen and Wife Expecting

Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller are expecting a baby.

Charlie, 42, and Brooke, 31, met in 2006 and tied the knot in Los Angeles this past May.

This will be Charlie’s fourth child–he has two daughters, Sam, 4, and Lola, 3, with actress Denise Richards. The pair had a really rocky divorce as shown in her E! reality show. This is probably bad news for Richards, we don't think she's probably that happy about it. He also has a daughter, Cassandra, 23, from his relationship with Paula Profit.

Olympics Make TV History!

Through 16 days of coverage, 211 million viewers tuned in to the Olympics on NBC Universal’s broadcast and cable outlets, making it the most-watched US television event of all time. They should be thanking that Michael Phelps (we think!) ...

NBC notes that 211 million Americans have watched the Beijing coverage! Beijing has topped the previous "most-viewed event" in U.S. TV history: the 209 million total viewers for NBC's 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Good news for all you swim fans! With Phelps' Beijing swimming success, TV reports are hoping it will translate into a lasting boost for swimming's TV appeal. Who was your favorite Olympian at this summer's games?

Taking Baby Zuma Home!

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have reportedly returned to their home with their new little guy. The No Doubt songstress gave birth to second son Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale last Thursday, August 21st at 12:45pm at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

Check out this new picture of the couple heading from the hospital (to, we think, back home) with baby for the first time!

Jessica, Hubby & Baby On Afternoon Stroll

Spending as much time with family as her schedule permits, actress Jessica Alba was spotted out to lunch with her loved ones in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

Accompanied by her husband Cash Warren and their daughter Honor Marie, the “Into The Blue” hottie met up with some friends as they enjoyed a sunny California summer afternoon. Sounds like a nice little weekend for the family!

Most recently, Alba attended this years ALMA Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California last week, looking good as usual in a light pink dress. Her baby body has pretty much disappeared, she looks great! Talk about snapping back to shape super fast, I'm jealous!

Minnie Bares All

Good Will Hunting actress Minnie Driver was spotted with another fellow mom-to-be on the Malibu beach yesterday (August 24). Driver is in the last stages of her pregnancy, she and her friend bared their big baby bumps with skimpy two-piece bathing suits.

Damn, good for them! The two also took some time to hit the local shops and dropped some cash on clothing! Nothing like a good retail therapy session!

The star is determined to keep the baby's gender a surprise, and has even prepared nurseries in neutral colors. She explains, "I have two houses, so I've readied two rooms. Not pink or blue, because I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, so I've just made them neutral and peaceful."

Driver is already sure about names - and is keen to steer clear of the Hollywood trend to give children wacky monikers. Driver adds, "Being traditional, if it's a boy I'll name him Thomas. A girl, Isabel."

American Idol Adding 4th Judge

This is interesting! Fox is changing things up a bit and for the first time ever, adding a permanent fourth judge! It's songwriter Kara DioGuardi. They are adding another lady to the judge's table!

"We are turning the heat up on 'Idol' this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. "She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."

Wonder what Paula Abdul thinks of all this? We know she loves her attention. I'm interested in seeing a new point of view this season!

Britney's Cameo On The Sticky & Sweet Tour

Thank god for concert go-ers with video on their camera or cell phones! Madonna kicked off her 'Sticky & Sweet' tour this weekend in Cardiff, Wales! Check out this leaked video of Britney Spears' cameo video! Remember way back when that PCM told you about this possible collaboration!? It’s from Madge’s first concert at the Millennium Stadium in the Welsh city on Saturday.

The premise is that Brit is stuck in an elevator and whispers the lines “express yourself, don’t repress yourself”. The video ends with her famous saying, “It’s Britney, b—-.” YESSS!! (PS. Here's a PCM exclusive tidbit, sources tell us that Britney will be performing, "Radar," on the Sept 7th MTV Video Music Awards.)

Get Your 80's Work-Out On!

Who is this big-haired 80s aerobics instructor? Well... it's Heidi Montag shooting her new video for her single, "Overdosin." How embarrassing. The “Overdosin” music video will air on Monday, August 25th @ 1PM EST on HeidiMontag.com.

Meanwhile, In Touch Weekly has reported on what all The Hills stars earn per episode. According to the mag, 22-year-old Lauren Conrad is the highest paid, earning $75,000 per episode.

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt both pull in $65,000 per episode while Audrina Patridge earns $35,000. Whitney Port brings in $20,000 an episode while Brody Jenner and Lauren “Lo” Bosworth both earn $10,000 per episode.

Linda Hogan & Her Bleach Blonde Boyfriend

Hogan Know Best star and Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda Hogan, 48, was spotted with her Charlie Hill, 19, in Venice Beach yesterday. This cougar and her young boytoy makes for our PCM Pic of the Day! Looks like they are definitely together.

What's new with the rest of the Hogan's lately? Well, son Nick is still in jail. Brooke is seeing a bit of success with her spin-off reality show on VH1, Brooke Knows Best. And the Hulkster? Well, who knows!

Amanda Bynes In Car Accident

Hairspray star Amanda Bynes got into her second car accident this year yesterday afternoon in L.A. Bynes was apparently making a left turn at the intersection of Oakwood and Crescent Heights around 2 pm yesterday when she smashed into another car. The driver of the other car sustained minor injuries, but no charges were filed.

At the beginning of this month, Bynes left her agency Creative Artists and is now on the hunt to find new representation. What's next for her? Amanda's next role will be in Living Proof on Lifetime in October.

Kim Kardashian Injured!

Socialite and E! star Kim Kardashian cut her foot in a hotel room on Sunday night! OUCH! She reportedly sliced her foot open on a glass coffee table and was rushed to New York Presbyterian Hospital.

No word on how many stitches she needed, but a source tells TMZ there was "so much blood, it looked like a murder scene." Kardashian told "GMA" this morning that she still plans to appear on this season of "Dancing with the Stars."

This season's cast also includes: Kim Kardashian, Toni Braxton, Lance Bass, Susan Lucci, Warren Sapp, Cloris Leachman, Rocco DiSpirito, Cody Linley, Brooke Burke, Jeffery Ross, Maurice Greene, Misty May-Traener and Ted McGinley.

There's Hope For The Rest Of Us...

The Notebook couple looked like they are OFFICIALLY back together again! Please let it be true! We're rooting for them so badly - we love these two! Ryan Gosling, 27, and Rachel McAdams, 31, were spotted kissing and hugging in Toronto, Canada on Thursday morning!! YESSSSS!!!

The couple couldn’t keep their hands off each another while enjoying breakfast together at a diner near Rachel’s home. Both Ryan and Rachel fed each other and held hands during breakfast - - Rachel even sat on Ryan’s lap for most of breakfast!

Whitney Gets a New Job!

Whitney Port has climbed another rung on the fashion ladder. The Hills star started as an intern at Teen Vogue but has recently moved over to People's Revolution a PR firm. The 23 year old aspiring fashion designer said that she will be quitting her job at People's Revolution to do in house PR for Diane Von Furstenberg. But no comment has been made by DVF.

All this activity will be taking place on The Hill's fourth season which begin on Monday. We can't wait to watch it all unfold.

The New Reigning Couple Of Pop

The rumormill is abuzz as Joe Jonas (the middle Jonas brother) and pop-country crooner Taylor Swift are rumored to be an item after several less-than-chance encounters between the two. Reports are even calling the rumored couple, the new "Justin & Britney." Really?!

The speculation has been there for months, but when Jonas, 19, showed up to Swift's concert on Sunday night, many onlookers thought it was "real obvious" he was there to see his gal pal.

"He watched only her performance, then walked backstage to the meet and greet area," one concertgoer told PEOPLE. "But when he saw people start to recognize him, he hid. It was real obvious he didn't want people to know he was there to see Taylor."

Swift, 18, told the magazine in July the two were just "friends."

Obama Picks Running Mate (..but won't tell anyone yet!)

Barack Obama says he's picked a running mate be, but he won't reveal the name. "I've made the selection, that's all you're gonna get," he said.

The Democratic presidential candidate is expected to campaign with his choice Saturday. Who do you think his running mate may be? Hillary Clinton? Joe Biden? Paris Hilton?

A Spice Girl Announces Pregnancy

Spice Girl Mel C and her longtime boyfriend, Thomas Starr, have announced that they are expecting their first child together! Hooray, more Spice Girl babies!

Mel posted the following on her official website:

“Well, I can now announce that Tom and I are expecting a baby and we are very happy. As I’m sure you’ll understand we needed time to wait for results and tell our families. Thank you for all your kindness, good wishes and support (even if it was based on speculation!). You all know how much I value my privacy so I’m sure I can rely on you to respect that, particularly at this time. I will be taking it easy but am also excited to start writing for the fifth album. I’ll need some time off to be a mum but, before you know it, I’ll be back.”

BREAKING NEWS: Gwen Stefani Delivers!!!

Gwen Stefani is giving birth to her second child via C-section, according to In Touch. The 38-year-old Hollaback Girl singer checked into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Gwen and husband Gavin Rossdale already have a 2-year-old son, Kingston, who was born at the same hospital.

UPDATE!!!
Gwen gave birth to her and hubby's second son, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. He came out weighing 8.5lbs on 12:46 PST on August 21st. Everyone is happy and healthy!! Congrats!

Rock Faces Only a Mother Could Love

"We Will Rock You" will always be one of those songs that brings back memories. I can remember in my younger years, when The Mighty Ducks 2 came out, Queen was first thrust into my life with that song. That song, along with "We Are the Champions" became the pinnacle song of one summer of my youth.

When I got a little older I was reintroduced to Queen, while watching Wayne's World. That scene where they perform "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the car is stuff movie legends are made of. To this day whenever "Bohemian Rhapsody" comes on the radio my friends and I cannot help but recreate that scene.

It was after that song that I really decided to get more into Queen. I bought a Greatest Hits album, got to know the music, and found that I really liked the band for more then the three songs that had been made into pop culture icons.

VH1 was playing footage from Live Aid. I was already heartbroken to learn that Freddie Mercury had died in 1991, so I was eager to see Queen perform live in my living room, even if the show was from 1985.

But wait, something wasn't right. What were those things coming out of Freddie Mercury's mouth? Are those his teeth? Yes, they are. Those things busting out of his mouth and reaching past his lips at an outward 45 degree angle, reaching like Mercury himself, to grasp the hands of eager fans, indeed are his teeth.

Never judge a book by its cover. It's amazing that such a tenacious voice can come out of such a hideous mouth, but it does. Throughout the ages some of the best sounds have come from some of the ugliest rockers. There music is great, but if you see them live front row seats may be worse on your eyes than the deafening speakers are on your ears.

Here's out list of some of rock's ugliest rockers:

Tom Petty:
If is name was Tom Pretty that would certainly be false advertising. This Rickenbacker playing icon certainly isn't a "heartbreaker" for his looks, but his voice and song writing talent certainly makes up for what his face lacks.


Steven Tyler:
It must be his "10-inch record" that gets the ladies, because it certainly isn't the mouth. Seriously how big is that thing? Recently the Aerosmith front man looks like he's had a massive facelift. The only problem is it looks like they lifted on side higher than the other.


Lemmy:
The Motorhead musician's photo speaks for itself. I just hope this wart and acne laden photograph wasn't a promo shot.


Keith Richards:
The Stones guitarist looks more and more like a zombie every year. I honestly don't know what's keeping him together. That leathery skin would make one great pair of shoes. Look out Italians your leather industry monopoly is coming to and end.

Neil Young:
Young just recently released a DVD with Crosby, Stills and Nash called Freedom of Speech. Why freedom of speech? Because no one wants to look at him.


Mick Jagger:
The Rolling Stones are the only band to have two member on this list making them the world's ugliest band. The strange thing is, Jagger has been involved with so many gorgeous women. Maybe it has something to do with his personality?


Iggy Pop:
John Lennon may have had a long face, but Iggy Pop's has two distinct acts. There's the top saggy and less defined part, and then there's the bottom pronounced elongated jaw line. Not to mention he likes to perform without a shirt, showing off his twig of a chest. Everything together, they do not make a good mix.


Joey Ramone:
Punk was never meant to sound good, so it's no surprise that the band that revolutionized the genre was fronted by one of the ugliest dudes in the world. He was long and disproportionate. On stage he looked like a squawking bird, but the man could rock.


Honorable Mention - Michael Jackson:
Ol' Jacko used to be normal, so that's why he gets an honorable mention. Also, he's more scary then ugly. Someone should do a YouTube video of his transformation from normal to scary. And just remember Michael Jackson did this to himself.

Split After 8 Weeks Of Marriage

Chris Kattan and his new wife, model Sunshine Tutt, have split up after only 8 weeks of marriage. That's got to be some sort of record! Chris' spokesperson told UsWeekly that the two are "separated for the moment. No plans for divorce at this time."

Sunny Titts and Chris married in California on June 28th after dating for 3 years. They got engaged in 2006. Looks like they should have just kept dating, sometimes marriage isn't the next logical step for some couples! We feel kind of bad for him. He's so funny, we hope that he is happy!

Britney's Body Is Back!

Britney Spears have apparently said goodbye to her signature Starbucks Frappacino's. She's on the cover of OK! Magazine (again). Brit Brit claims she lost the weight from exercising and eating healthy.

She said, "My diet has a lot to do with my getting into shape. I have no sugar. I don't eat fruit or even fruit juice because of the sugar. I eat chicken and salmon and rice. I eat avocados. I'll have egg whites for breakfast and sometimes turkey burgers for lunch. I try to do just 1,200 calories a day. It may sound like it's not much, but it's actually a lot of food if you eat the right things."

She also spends 10-minutes a day playing "Dance Dance Revolution." Hmm.. that's an interesting one! Well, she's looking great!

Matt Damon Welcomes Baby Girl!

Matt Damon's wife Luciana gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday, his spokeswoman said. The baby's name is Gia Zavala Damon. His rep told The Associated Press, "Everyone is great and she is a healthy, beautiful baby girl."

Last month, Matt revealed that another daughter was on the way, lamenting, “I’m so outnumbered here, it’s crazy!” That's so cute, Matt Damon is the minority in a household full of women! He's got a good sense of humor about it!

Damon, 37, met wife Luciana, 32, in 2003 while she was working as a bartender in Florida and he was filming "Stuck on You." They tied the knot in December 2005 in New York during a private ceremony attended by the bride's daughter, Alexa, now 10, from a previous marriage.They later welcomed a daughter, Isabella, who was born in June 2006.

First Look @ Jessica's Beer Ad

As we reported yesterday, the 28-year-old actress/singer was named the new spokesperson for Stampede Light Plus beer. Simpson is really trying hard to go country now. I just don't know what to think about this! Here's a look at the official ad. It makes for our PCM Picture of The Day! Thoughts?

Well, here it is! The ads reads, as if Jessica is saying it, “I work out and take care of myself. But I also like a cold beer once in a while. That’s why I made the smart choice with a smart beer. Stampede Light, it’s beer plus.”

Olympic Swimmer Drama

Amanda Beard, an Olympic swimmer and Playboy covergirl, is not definitely not hooking up with Michael Phelps! She denied the rumors on Johnjay and Rich's radio show yesterday morning. When asked about the rumors that she was dating Phelps, she replied, "Eww, that's nasty. I have never, ever hooked up with Michael Phelps. Come on, I have really good taste. He's really not my type." Ouch! That's pretty harsh!

Don't believe that she really said this? Above is the clip of Amanda bashing Phelps yesterday morning. It's just before the 2 min. mark! She's also pretty full of herself, she talks about dating a racecar driver and how he got popular only after he dated her. Geez, she's giving herself a lot of credit.

Finally A Confirmation!

We guess that Jennifer Garner finally got tired of holding Violet (and anything else) to conceal her ever growing baby belly, because she and hubby FINALLY confirmed to Access Hollywood that they are expecting baby number 2. No surprise here... we've known this for weeks. The new baby will join Violet 2 and will due later this year.

Jennifer says she is prepared for the new baby all thanks to Violet. What a cutie.... Congrats!!

Spencer Pratt: Born Again Christian

There are lots of celebrities find God stories. Some are touching, others inspirational, some frighteningly crazy (Tom Cruise), this one is reminiscent of a sandwich - a fat stacked bologna sandwich with lots of cheese.

Spencer Pratt says that he has come to faith in Jesus thanks to his Hills girlfriend/partner in crime Heidi Montag.

In yet another outreach to the press, the stain on society says he's working towards religion thanks to his lady.

"I’m a work in progress," Pratt says. "I’d never been to church until I met Heidi. She got me to go — it was a big step. The walls shook a little bit as I first cruised in, but Jesus and I are making the connection.”

For instance, Pratt says that Montag has helped him with his bad temper using Mary-Kate Olsen's lashing out at him this summer as an example.

“Heidi’s there going, ‘What would Jesus do? What would Jesus do?’ And I’m like, ‘Jesus gave me these great comebacks.’ And she’s like, ‘No, that’s the devil.’"

To top things off the couple has announced that Montag wants to release a Christian album as a follow up to her first bomb.

And what's more Montag claims that she is "still a virgin," and that her and Pratt sleep with pillows between them in bed so that they are not temped to have sex.

So here's the kicker, either Pratt is gay, or the couple is once again full of crap.

Ricky Martin Fathers Twin Boys!

Who knew?! Clay Aiken must have started a trend or something! The Latin singer, Ricky Martin, is now the father of twin boys, his publicist announced today. The children were born via a surrogate mother a few weeks ago, according to his reps.

"The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky's full-time care," said the statement.

"Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children." A representative said there was no further information on the details of the children's birth.

Jessica's Gone Too Far Country

Keeping with her new country image, Jessica Simpson has signed on as a spokeswomen for Stampede Brewing Company. There's nothing better then a blond Texas girl promoting a light Texas beer..."Jessica is America's sweetheart and an internationally known entertainer who takes care of herself. You can see it in her smile, her skin, her confidence and her obvious physical fitness."says Lawrence Schwartz, Stampede's president and chief executive. (E!) Her duties will include appearing in advertising and receiving 15 percent stake of the brewery but the full financial details weren't disclosed.

We think that's a bit of a down grade for the aspiring country singer.

R.I.P. Paul Starr

Make up artist Paul Starr was found dead at his Los Angeles apartment on Tuesday. Few details are available at this time, but it is known that he hadn't been seen or heard from in days.


With more then 20 years in the fashion and film industry, Starr has worked on fashion shows of designers like Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana and Sass & Bide and well as many top fashion photographers.

But Starr is best known for working his magic on celebrity clients such as Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba.

He was said to be 48 years young.

Katy Perry's Video Blog (Is She Drunk?)

Katy Perry made a new video blog for her fans and talks about her experience at The Warped Tour, what she's doing right now, how she got her nails done and other ridiculously weird topics. She showed off new lingerie that she bought from Victoria's Secret and gave us a weather report on the city of Balitmore. It's worth watching. Definitely interesting. We think she's a little weird, when we saw her at Warped Tour in Philadelphia, her set is a little quirky. Her CD, One of The Boys, is really good though! We do recommend it to our readers!

Brandy Is Back!

Does everyone remember Brandy? It's been four years since we've heard anything from the R&B singer. Well, she's back! She's getting ready for her comeback with the release of a new album soon. The songstress was spotted filming a music video for the new single “Right Here (Departed)” from her forthcoming album “Human” in downtown Los Angeles. She looks really skinny! Thoughts?

What type of music are we expecting to hear from Brandy? She said, "Human is my most personal album to date. I have grown so much since my last album. Being able to express myself and my journey through my music is a feeling I can’t describe. With this new chapter of my life it feels good to have Rodney [Jerkins, her producer], a familiar face, by my side again. He brings out emotions in me like nobody else.” The album is expected to come out on November 11th but make sure you listen to the radio next week because her single is dropping on the 26th of August!

Shirtless Shia

Shia LaBeouf, 22, and a mysterious new gal spent the day at a beach in Malibu, Calif., on Sunday afternoon. When LaBeouf spotted paparazzi, he started walking backwards to avoid being photographed with his new lady.

Shia has been back on the Los Angeles set of Transformers 2 since last week. The second movie,
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is still aiming for a June 26, 2009 release. It’s going to be mighty interesting to see how the film works in Shia’s hand injury.

Suri Cruise Is A Friend To The Papz (Apparently)

Suri Cruise looks like she's taking a liking to the snapping photographers around her and her mother, Katie Holmes, 29. Suri gave a wave to the photogs and her fans while being held by mom in downtown Manhattan yesterday. Suri's been all over NYC lately, she's been spotted in playgrounds all over the city. Holmes is currently rehearsing for her Broadway debut in the play All My Sons. Suri's becoming quite the NYC little lady! This picture makes for our PCM Picture of the Day!

A Part of DMB Dies

The Dave Matthews Band's saxophonist LeRoi Moore has passed away. The musician was injured in an ATV accident earlier this summer resulting in broken ribs and a punctured lung. Recently he revisited the hospital due to complications and passed away due to even further problems. He was only 46. Such sad news.

Dave Matthews told the crowd at their concert in LA yesterday, “We all had some bad news today. Our good friend LeRoi Moore passed on and gave his ghost up today and we will miss him forever.”

A few songs later, Matthews alluded to the grief he and his bandmates were feeling with his comment, “It’s easier to leave than be left.”

CosmoGirl's House Bunny Party!

Anna Faris, Rumer Willis, Katherine McPhee and Emma Stone all showed up for their new movie, "The House Bunny." CosmoGirl magazine hosted an exclusive party and screening event for the new film (slated to hit theaters this Friday, August 22nd) at the Hearst Tower in New York City.

We think Anna Faris is pretty funny! In her new movie, she plays Shelly, a Playboy bunny, that is tossed out of the mansion, she has nowhere to go until she falls in with the sorority girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta. The members of the sorority - who also have got to be the seven most socially clueless women on the planet - are about to lose their house.

They need a dose of what only the eternally bubbly Shelley can provide... but they will each learn on their own to stop pretending to be what others want them to be and start being themselves. Go check it out!

Lauren Conrad Dating My Boys' Kyle Howard

Although Lauren Conrad of The Hills denies the two are together, she and My Boy's star Kyle Howard were seen at the movies on Friday before going out to Teddy's in Los Angeles, which sounds an awful lot like a date to us.

I wonder how these two met, it seems like an unlikely pair! This rumored love pair makes for our PCM Picture of The Day! P.S. Did you watch Season 4 of The Hills last night on MTV?

Gym Class Heroes New Single!

Check out the video from Gym Class Heroes! They just released a new song, "Cookie Jar," we are liking the video! Those silly guys are always pretty creative in their videos. Pay attention to the beginning - is that a Britney Spears cameo we spotted? Are we seeing things? What do you think?

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Touching Hollywood Story

According to the UK's The Sun, the three Hollywood stars who completed Heath Ledger's final film role have donated their pay to his two-year-old daughter, Matilda. Are they serious? Maybe people in Hollywood really do have hearts - this is so touching!

Apparently Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell were worried for Matilda’s future as Heath left an old will which did not include the little one. Talk about Hollywood dad's looking out for a young girl! So sweet - we hope this story is true! The actors played versions of Heath's character in the upcoming fantasy The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.

Film director Terry Gilliam said, “They didn’t take money — it goes to Heath’s daughter. That’s extraordinary! And wonderful . . . and when you’re part of that, you think, ‘Ah, this is maybe why I went into the movies in the beginning. I thought it would be full of wonderful people. And we’ve got a movie full of wonderful people who did extraordinary things to help.”

Hills Forever: Heidi and Spencer Prolong the Nightmare

How do you know that you have absolutely no marketable skills? First, you become a pseudo-celebrity by stealing the starlight from your friends reality television show. Next, when your friend stops the aforementioned you refuse to step out of the limelight.

Sound ridiculous? Nope, that's just Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.

“I think that maybe [Lauren Conrad] is tired of being on the show, but we’re just beginning,” Montag said. "We’re not even remotely sick of it.”

The pair quickly shot down reports that The Hills would not return for a fifth season, stating that they would happily take over narrating duties for Conrad.

“Sometimes the narrator has to throw their hate up on the wall and pass the mic,” Pratt said. “It’s my favorite show. I love it. The Hills season 10 is what I’m going for.”

Of course it's your favorite show, because as long as MTV is signing your paycheck you don't have to get a minimum-wage paying blue collar job.

As proof that the pair have zero marketable skills, Montag's latest single, "Overdosin'," came out yesterday.

Christina Applegate Cleared of Cancer

Wow, that was fast! After a scare at the beginning of the summer, Christina Applegate, 36, reported that she is completely clear of the breast cancer doctors detected.

“[I’m] absolutely 100 percent clear and clean,"she said. "They got everything out so I’m definitely not going to die from breast cancer.”

Good for you, Christina.

James Franco's Gucci Commercial

Hose us down! Actor James Franco is the new spokesman for Gucci's men's fragrance and he's looking majorly hot in the commercial they just released for the cologne! Geez, how can he go from his pothead character in Pinapple Express to this dapper young guy in the commercial - we like it!

The film grossed $23.2 million on its opening weekend. For a buzzworthy song, check out the tune from the trailer called, "Paper Planes," by M.I.A - people are loving the single!

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals Disorder

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, 19, opened up about a mental disorder affecting his everyday life.The British millionaire admits he often has trouble trying his shoelaces.

He just suffers from dyspraxia, a specific disorder in the area of your motor skill development and is usually characterized by people having "difficulty planning and completing intended fine motor tasks" or can affect various "areas of functioning, varying from simple motor tasks such as waving goodbye to more complex tasks like brushing teeth."


Radcliffe jokingly said, "I sometimes think, 'Why, oh why, has Velcro not taken off?'"Luckily for Radcliffe, he's at the "mild" end of the disorder, where it doesn't affect him enough to impair him.

His rep also confirms the news, adding "Yes, Dan Radcliffe does have dyspraxia. This is something he has never hidden. Thankfully his condition is very mild and at worst manifests itself in an inability to ties his shoe laces and bad handwriting."

Kingston Rossdale: Celeb Baby Of The Day!

How cute is the offspring of rockers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale? Kingston Rossdale, 2, is getting bigger and bigger each time we see him! He was spotted with his dad at Beverly Drive Park on Sunday. This celeb baby makes for our PCM Picture of The Day!

Gwen Stefani, 38, and Gavin, 42, are expecting their second child later this month. Gwen totally looks like she's about to pop lately. The couple has been in and out of the hospital with check-ups more recently. We're sure Kingston is excited for a new baby brother/sister!

The couple also shared their interesting plan for their nursery. They claimed they will paint it black to ensure he or she is goth!Gavin says, "We don't know if it's a boy or a girl. Plus we are going to put him in a black room. It'll be a goth baby so it doesn't matter if it is a boy or a girl."

This is just a little too strange to be true. A black room for a baby? I didn't think they were that weird!

Roseanne Barr Tears Apart Brangelina!

Former TV star Roseanne Barr isn't very fond of Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt. Notice we say, former. What has she really done lately? She's bored and is now taking a stab at Brangelina. Looks like she just wants some attention.

In a blog post on her site, the actress blasts the A-list couple for many things, including their ever-growing brood of children and their political leanings, read what she wrote below:

“Jon Voight is a frightened little girl in a pink ballet tutu… your evil spawn Angelina Jolie and her vacuous hubby Brad Pitt make about forty million dollars a year in violent psychopathic movies and give away three of it to starving children trying to look as if they give a crap about humanity as they spit out more dunces that will consume more than their fair share and wreck the earth even more. (Just sayin’).

Also Miss Jolie says she likes McCain too and hasn’t decided who to endorse….huh? Aren’t you supposed to be somewhat enlightened, or do you not know that the African daughter you hold in every picture had parents who suffered and died because of the republican party’s worldwide economic assault on Africa over the last few decades since Reagan? Whaaaa…??????!!!!

(For that matter, the thai and vietnamese sons you are photo’d with weekly too!!!? Who’s [sic] pictures you sell to raise money to help the poor? … We want to save not lose our souls thank you. Now go back to making your movies about women who love to handle big guns that shoot hundreds of people to death. Ps….it might be good for your Asian and African children’s self-esteem to know you support a brown man for the leader of the free world.)"

Ouch! Those are some pretty uncalled for accusations, huh? What are your thoughts? Deserved or is Roseanne just trying to stir up trouble?

The Most Fertile Pop Brothers in America

These guys just don't quit! Taylor Hanson is continuing the family tradition of reproducing more Mmmbop spawn left and right! The middle Hanson brother announced he's expecting his fourth child with wife, Natalie.

They told PEOPLE that they "can't wait for this guy to join the party." A crowd is more like it! Well, congratulations to the couple, we all love celeb babies! Although, they are pretty low-key babies on the Hanson homefront. This will be the sixth child among the Hanson trio, as Isaac has two kids and the youngest Zac just recently welcomed one.

Kanye Shoots Hoops in Hawaii

Kanye West was spotted playing basketball with some guys during a little pick-up game in Hawaii on Sunday. The 31-year-old entertainer might be working off a few cheeseburgers after the announcement that he will be bringing the Fatburger chain to Chicago. His company, KW Foods LLC, has bought the rights to the chain!

Remember the shoe line we mentioned that Kanye was starting too? Well, he's planning to release his own clothing line called Pastelle in late 2008 or 2009, so keep a look out for that on our pcmFashion page in the future, too!

The nine-time Grammy award winner purchased the rights to open 10 branches of the fast food restaurant in Chicago and plans to open the first eatery in Orland Park next month. Geez, Kanye is now a restaurant entrepeneur now, huh? He's got a lot on his plate right now. I wonder when we'll see a new record from the rapper. Seems like he's on to new things this year.

Cookie Monster

Mrs. Fields cookie chain will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Wall Street Journal said the company, has struggled with its debt and has racked up losses in recent months. The famous cookie place posted a net loss of about $10.7 million for the quarter ended June 28.

The protection plan Mrs. Fields will enter into will allow the co. to repay its creditors and exit from bankruptcy.
Sounds like we may be seeing a mass closing of Mrs. Fields locations, they are in malls everywhere, guess a lot have to shut down! Too bad, their treats were so yummy! Guess that's just the way the cookie crumbles!

Michael Phelps Wins 8 Gold Medals!

This man is a truly talented Olympian, not to mention, a fish in the water! 23-year-old Michael Phelps made history last night at the Beijing Olympics! With the help of his team mates in the 4×100 meter medley relay, Phelps secured his eighth medal. Team USA won in a world record time of 3 minutes 29.34 seconds.

The swim champ is the only person ever to win eight gold medals at a single Olympics (surpassing previous record holder, Mark Spitz). Day nine of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, featuring Phelps' historic gold-medal triumph, gave NBC its most watched Saturday prime-time broadcast in 18 years, the network said.

On Sunday morning, Phelps swam the butterfly leg on the 4x100-meter U.S. medley relay that held off Australia in a world record-setting victory, giving Phelps his eighth gold medal of these Games and his 14th over all.

"I wanted to do something nobody ever did," Phelps said. "This goes hand in hand with my goal of changing swimming."

Ellen & Portia's Weekend Wedding - It's Official!

Wedding bells this weekend! Ellen DeGeneres, 50, and Portia de Rossi, 35, tied the knot in front of 19 guests during an intimate ceremony at their home in Beverly Hills, California, Saturday night. Talk about a small wedding for a celeb couple - only 19 guests?! It must be true love!

Portia wore a backless, light pink dress, while Ellen opted for pants, button-up shirt and vest — all in white. The ladies have been dating since December 2004.

The Stillers Out With the Cruises

Keep your voodoo away from Ben Stiller, Tom Cruise! You've already potentially wrecked Will Smith with that Scientology BS.

Space aliens aside, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and daughter Ella were spotted out to dinner with the Crazy... sorry Cruise clan.

Lucky for Stiller, the paparazzi were all over the Cruises, so his family escaped the wrath of the lens as the left the swanky Nobu restaurant in New York City.

The Cruises escaped aboard their spaceship.

Alleged Bigfoot a Hoax

The two Georgia men that claimed to have found a Bigfoot carcass apparently don't watch CSI:, or else they would have known that DNA does not lie.

DNA tests of hairs taken from the supposed Sasquatch carcass proved that one of the two samples was human and the other 96 percent opossum.

And the hopes of cryptozoologists everywhere go falling like the stock market.

Don't Mess With Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke is probably the toughest 82-year-old guy around, or maybe just the funniest.

A few days ago he flattered to have his picture snapped by a paparazzo in Malibu, where an anti-paparazzi law is in the mix.

Van Dyke wrote a letter to the local newspaper claiming he laid the smackdown.

Editor: Monday morning as I was leaving the supermarket with my Raisin Bran and prunes, out of the corner of my eye, I caught the flash of a camera. Sure enough, it was paparazzi. Or maybe paparazzo, it was just the one guy. I suppose Monday is a slow day for celebrity watching. But still, he knew me! He saw beyond the white hair, the wrinkles and the pot belly. He saw a celebrity under there! I have to admit I was flattered by the attention. Did me a lot of good. However, out of respect for my fellow celebrities, I decked him anyway. Dick Van Dyke

Office Star Arrested

Prosecutors have filed felony drug charges against Craig Phillip Robinson, the actor known for playing Darryl Philbin on NBC's The Office.

According to documents released Friday, Robinson was arrested on June 29 in Culver City on suspicion of possessing MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, and methamphetamine. He was released the same day after posting bail, records show.

The 36-year-old actor is scheduled to appear in court August 21. Robinson's publicist declined comment.

The actor is most well known for his portrayal of Philbin, a warehouse foreman, on The Office. He also appeared in the comedy film "Pineapple Express."

Rosie O'Donnell Reinvents Swimsuit Sexy

Rosie O'Donnell was spotted outside her waterfront Miami home on Thursday sporting a sexy two-piece piece bathing suit - an oversized t-shirt and shorts.

As icing on the cake the 46-year-old actress made sure not to remove her snorkeling gear. And here's the cherry on top: check out those pink crocs.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The other 934 are up to you.

Wedding Bells Ring for Ellen

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are finally tying the knot this weekend in California.

After the California Supreme Court's ruling that legalized same-sex marriages the couple made it public they intended to get married. This weekend the pair will wed in a "small intimate" ceremony attended by family and close friends.

"It's something that we've wanted to do ... we are very, very excited," Ellen said on her show.

"Planning a wedding is very stressful. It's crazy," says Ellen. "My gardener is now invited."

The Donald Saves McMahon

Who said there's no such thing as a selfless good deed? Donald Trump proved that saying wrong when he bailed Ed McMahon out of his financial troubles by buying his house.

Trump has agreed to buy McMahon's Beverly Hills Mansion, which McMahon is about to lose, and lease it back to him so he has a place to live, according to the Los Angeles Times.

"When I was at the Wharton School of Business...I'd watch him every night," Trump said. "How could this happen?"

How much is Trump paying? No one knows for sure. The house was listed for $7 million, but the asking price has since fallen- it is now listed for $4.6 million.

Proof of Bigfoot?

Two California men claim that they have evidence of Bigfoot's existence - in the form of his corpse.

Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer will reveal today in a press conference the dead hairy body as concrete proof that Bigfoot exists.

The two men have posted pictures of the beast they found in the woods on their website: Searchingforbigfoot.com. They claim that the body stuffed in their freezer is of a 7' 7" male weighing in at over 500 lbs., with reddish hair, "blackish-grey" eyes and human-like hands and feet.

Another Bigfoot website is questioning the find, stating that Whitton and Dyer's proof is nothing more than a halloween costume stuffed with animal entrails.

Whatever it is, that picture is pretty freaky.

Half-Blood Prince Bumped Up

Good news for all of us Muggles out there. Warner Brothers announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been removed from its fall 2009 releases and rescheduled for July 19, 2009.

The studio stated that the summer release was due in part that summer is the “ideal window for a family tent pole release.”

Given the already widespread release of the movie trailer and the movie on the cover of Entertainment Weekly and Britain's Empire, the announce of an earlier release will calm all the Potter fan's angst.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth film in the Harry Potter Series. The films are adapted from the seven novels of the same name by J. K. Rowling.

The final installment Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is expected to be split into two parts with part one premiering in late 2010 and part two in 2011.

Gossip Girl Season One Recap!

Not a Gossip Girl fan, but want to be one? Missed last season? Check out a recap of all the drama that went down in the first season that will better you to understand what's coming up with this hit show on the CW. There's been so much buzz about this show and its popularity is huge now. Can't hurt! See what all the buzz is about!

Hip-Hop Superstar Couple Spotted!

Beyonce and her new beau, rap mogul Jay-Z, were spotted on their way out of the swanky West Village restaurant as they were greeted by eager paparazzi.

Beyonce still managed to look sexy in a grey jacket, grey top, skinny jeans, and a pair of grey Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels as she tried to hide from the photographers. She's looking pretty blonde from the picture, too!

What's her next project? Keep your eyes out for next acting gig, “Obsessed," it's a thriller where she plays a temp in an office.

DMX Is Setting Some Sort of Record

In an attempt to show up record breaking athlete Michael Phelps, DMX is setting his own world record - for most arrests.

The rapper was arrested yet again in Miami on Thursday. The icing on the cake is that his arrest was for skipping court in Arizona related to his pending animal-cruelty and drug-possession case.

Photos show DMX being picked up outside a Wal-Mart.

The rapper's lawyer provided evidence on Tuesday that DMX could not appear in Arizona because he was in the hospital. The judge opted to issue a bench warrant and raise his bond to $25,000.

What the rapper was in the hospital for remains a mystery, but given DMX's record I smell another arrest in the near future.

Nicole Richie & Ashlee Simpson's Shopping Date

With Ashlee Simpson's due date getting closer each day, it’s important for her to surround herself with women who can help her get ready for motherhood.

The new celeb mommy and the celeb mother-to-be were spotted enjoying an afternoon of shoe shopping at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills before heading out into the residential areas to do a little house hunting.

Richie is broadening the scope of her aid to new mothers with a new initiative to provide baby products to moms in need.
She’ll be launching a new online gift registry through her Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation in hopes that she can make a difference.

RMCF director Bruce Richman told press, “Nicole saw that even a clean blanket was out of reach for some of these new moms so she wanted to figure out an efficient way to connect them with companies and individuals who want to help.”

Sneak Peek of High School Musical 3

Listen, it's our job to keep you posted when clips from High School Musical 3 or any big movie coming out are released, right? Well, enjoy this new look at the movie exclusively from E! Online. The clip below features a first listen at “Right Here Right Now”, a love song performed by Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens).

Lindsay Lohan Defends Younger Sister

Lindsay Lohan hasn't been talking to the press much lately but when a rumor came about that her 14-year-old younger sister, Ali Lohan, got breast implants, she spoke out on her blog and told everyone how she felt! She came to her sister's side and set the record straight, what a good older sibling!


“Hey everyone… I just had to share something that came up today and it made me feel a bit sick to my stomach. So, here’s the visual: Me and my friend Patrick walking into a store, and two paparazzi come up out of nowhere (like usual) and start throwing questions at me… one of them being, “Hey Lindsay, what do you have to say about people commenting on your sisters implants?” WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My response simply was, “Did you really just ask me that? She is a 14 year old girl, and you are a pedophile!” I was caught out of nowhere so I didn’t really come up with the proper response at the time. There’s many other things that I felt like saying, but why give it to a random guy with a camera so that he can make money!

All I am trying to say is that I was raised with a wonderful family surrounding me. Of course we have our ups and downs, but all in all my mother taught us to appreciate what we have been given. Nor would she ever encourage, or allow a 14 year old child to alter her body. I am not judging people that do, but I am just saying that its not something that my family finds necessary to do, especially when you’re not even fully developed yet! It is hard enough being 14 years old and you have enough insecurities to begin with, then add being in the public eye… I just find it really disconcerting that people have to focus on the negative and that some people are sooooo bored with their own lives that they need to manifest lies to hurt another person.

In a more positive light, I got some great clothes from Alexander Wang and I miss Samantha [Ronson] cuz she’s out of town. Have a wonderful day everyone~Till next time..xx LL“

Shia LaBeouf Out In Glendale, CA

What is Shia LaBeouf doing these days? Well, hopefully trying to keep himself busy, as his off-the-set injury has put a wrench in the production of his new movie “Transformers 2”. His left hand still looks pretty malled as a result of a recent car crash the actor was involved in, but he was spotted out yesterday in California.


Waiting on Shia to recuperate, his accident passenger/co-star Isabel Lucas recently said that the healing process is underway, telling press, “We’re both fine and Shia’s fine as well. His hand is healing well.” Lucas just recently broke up with her actor boyfriend, Entourage's Adrian Grenier.

Isla Fisher Out With Baby

Actress Isla Fisher was spotted out for a stroll with her 10-month-old daughter Olive, enjoying the beautiful weather in Westwood, California. The twosome visited a local park and spent some time playing outside in the sunshine. This celeb baby is just as cute as Valentina Hayek!

Super cute! Where was her funnyman dad? As you may now, Fisher is engaged to comedian/actor Sacha Baron Cohen. The two have not set a date for the wedding yet (so we hear)!

Audrina's Got A New Man!

Yes! Our prayers have been answered - no more Justin Bobby! The Hill's star Audrina Patridge was out with a new boy toy last night in West Hollywood, who's the guy? We learned he's BMX biker Corey Bohan.

Audrina and her gentleman friend were spotted enjoying a night out at Rainbow Rooms in Hollywood as they strolled down the street holding hands. Who is ready for the new Hill's season?

This new budding romance makes for our PCM Picture of The Day! Yay!

Z Rock with ZO2

Meet Paulie, David and Joey the endearing Brooklyn-bred rockers that landed the gig of a lifetime with their new series Z Rock. The "semi-reality" series that follows ZO2 as they lead a double life -- kiddie band by day, raunchy hard rockers by night -- in their eternal quest for that elusive Holy Grail of rock stardom features appearances by a variety of music and entertainment stars, including Gilbert Gottfried, Joan Rivers, Allison Becker (host of VH1's Top 20 Countdown), Dave Navarro, John Popper of Blues Traveler, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Greg Giraldo, Patrice O'Neal, members of The Whitest Kids U Know, and Sebastian Bach.

Z Rock premieres August 21st on IFC's new on-demand channel IFC Free.

Learn More Here

New Interactive Web Series

Award-winning Japanese writer/producer Yumiko Aoyagi, who was the Executive Producer for the groundbreaking Internet series lonelygirl15, is ready to take Web entertainment to the next generation with The Scary City, a mystery cyber-series she describes as “The Blair Witch Project meets Lost.”

Aoyagi’s Los Angeles, CA-based The Scary City LLC production company is undertaking the $5.2 million project, a cutting-edge international mystery narrative combined with an online social networking community and pioneering website, which will begin production on two separate, but interrelated, versions in Los Angeles and Tokyo in September, with future versions planned for Korea, Israel, U.K., France and Thailand. The U.S. version of the story evolves around a haunted L.A. apartment complex and the missing 10-year-old daughter of an architect, who battles the building’s unseen evil forces, featuring a cast of tenants from all over the world who get caught up in the global intrigue. The Tokyo story will be co-produced by noted German-Japanese hit maker Tamon Andrew Niwa, who is well-known for discovering uniquely talented newcomers. It begins with a Twins Peak-like murder mystery that a tragic heroine, a Japanese high school girl, tries to solve.

The luxurious, $1.4 million Scary City website was produced by IMJ, Japan’s leading interactive agency, collaborating with international, award-winning web designer Yugo Nakamura, the acclaimed leader of THA, his own renowned design firm. “The Scary City doesn’t use the platform, but incorporates it into how the stories develop,” explains Aoyagi. The website will include interactive online Alternative Reality Games, blogs by visitors and characters alike, commercial sponsorships and various opportunities for e-commerce conducted in each country’s native language, as well as a sophisticated device that can track consumer movements and preferences. It marks the first time that a website will be seamlessly integrated with an online show’s plotline, allowing visitors to track the various characters’ activities in real time around the clock.

Aoyagi intends to turn The Scary City Internet series, which will start with five 90-second-to three-minute episodes a week, into a major motion picture. Content will also be delivered to mobile phones and featured in Manga graphic novels.

Episodes of the show can be sent by e-mail, spreading the show virally across the Web, where it will also appear on such popular portals as Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. The next order of business for Aoyagi is an online competition on YouTube to cast the U.S. version of The Scary City with “real people.”

“Our goal is to produce the next generation of web-based scripted series, with better production values,” says Aoyagi. “This is being done by an expert team which includes some of the most respected creative talent in the world, who really know how to tell a story on the Internet. And we’ve designed a highly sophisticated plan, both financially and artistically, to create a worldwide phenomenon.”

The globe-spanning plot will involve a future doomsday, with the international cast involving each of their subsequent home countries in the epic narrative.

“The promise of the Internet is how it allows us to mix reality with fantasy,” says Aoyagi. “A hundred years ago, it was said that Reality imitates Art, but now we can say Reality truly co-exists with Art.”

Kate Holmes Debuts Holmes-Yang

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise made their first public appearance together in months at the Tropic Thunder Premiere. The other surprising factor about that night was who Katie was wearing ...herself! The mom/actress has decided to design as well. She wore a navy blue dress from the Holmes-Yang Collection. She and celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang co-designed the dress which had satin blue bottom and a leather tiered bodice. This is the only piece from that collection that has been seen by the public and we are interested what the rest of the line will look like.

Pop Culture Madness August Top 40 Songs

Rihanna is ruling the Pop Culture Madness Summertime Top 40 Most Requested Singles Chart for August with DISTURBIA. Although not officially her boyfriend, her "Friend With Benefits" Chris Brown is number two on the chart with FOREVER. Taylor Swift and The Jonas Brothers are hot, with Katy Perry in the middle of the top 5.
Here is The PCM Top Ten Most Requested Songs:
1. Disturbia - Rihanna
2. Forever - Chris Brown
3. I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
4. Picture To Burn - Taylor Swift
5. Burnin' Up - Jonas Brothers
6. Damaged - Danity Kane
7. Leavin' - Jesse McCartney
8. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
9. One Step At A Time - Jordin Sparks
10. 7 Things - Miley Cyrus
(Complete 1-40 List)

Nicole and Keith Bring Out Sunday Rose

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's baby daughter Sunday Rose is only one month old but she is already getting a taste of the celebrity life that she was born into. On August 11th, the proud mommy and daddy were spotted with Sunday Rose at Sydney, Australia’s FOX Studios on the set of Nic’s new film “Australia," which is directed by Baz Luhrmann. You can check out the trailer below, it looks pretty cool! Keith and Nicole have also been visited by her co-star Hugh Jackman and they've been over to Russell Crowe's house in Australia, too! All the Aussie actors are friends down there!

Benji Madden Meets The Parents

Think there would be pressure to meet Paris Hilton's parents? Well, Benji Madden seems pretty relaxed when he was spotted in NYC yesterday walking with Paris and her parents before his gig with Good Charlotte at the Roseland Ballroom.

Later, the lovey-dovey twosome headed out to grab some grub at Nobu Restaurant with Paris’ parents, Rick and Kathy, before heading back to their hotel in New York. Their meeting makes for our PCM Picture of The Day!

Multiple Reports Say Jen and John Are Over!

According to multiple reports, John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston have called it quits. The pair initially decided to spend some time apart, before making the break official. John and Jen haven't been seen together for almost three weeks. Hmm, peculiar. Do we think it was all just a publicity stunt?

Mayer recently took a vacation to Mexico - without Aniston - and Jen has been seen out with her girlfriends the past few nights. Their rumored split comes after reports that the two were getting married and even further reports saying that Jen was preggers! Too bad, we were getting used to the idea of the two A-list celebs dating - they were kind of cute together!

Selena Gomez Roots For Team Jonas

Just in case you haven't been paying attention to the latest tween feud in Hollywood, here's a recap: First came the Miley Cyrus/Selena Gomez YouTube feud - then Kevin Jonas was spotted wearing a "Team Demi & Selena" shirt in support of Selena Gomez (who had reportedly dated the youngest Jonas brother at one point in time.)

NOWWWWW - this latest YouTube video released is of Selena Gomez with her on-screen older brother, David Henrie, are proclaiming their public love for the Jonas Brothers (we guess we appreciated the support) and are telling everyone to go buy their new album, A Little Bit Longer! Everyone hates Miley Cyrus now! Ha!

Britney's Ok Magazine Interview

In the first interview she's done in two years, Britney Spears tells Ok! what we've all been wondering about her sister's teen pregnancy, her sons growing up in the spotlight and her relationship with her father. More importantly though, she told Ok! that a new album is being written as we speak and should hit stores in the next 6-9 months.

“I think it is more urban. I’m writing every day, right here at the piano in this living room… This is my best work ever," proclaims Britney in the interview. Check out the mag when it hits newstands to read the full article and see the pictures of Britney with her two boys.

Adrian Grenier and Isabel Lucas are Dunzo

Entourage star Adrian Grenier has reportedly called it quits with girlfriend Isabel Lucas in wake of rumors that the actress is involved with Transformers co-star Shia LaBeouf.

Lucas was LaBeouf's passenger at the time of his car crash late July, and sources claim she split from Grenier days later.

“The relationship wasn’t working out for either of them," a source said. "All that stuff that happened with Shia definitely didn’t help things."

“When Adrian saw Isabel with Shia, he knew it was time to move on and made the decision to end things. He’s not upset and thinks Isabel is a really sweet girl but they’re done.”

Vanessa Hudgens Getting Sued For $5 Million

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens, 19, is being sued by producer Johnny Vieira for more than $5 million and punitive damages. He is claiming the actress and her father have repeatedly violated a contract and failed to pay him his share of her earnings. The girl needs to pay up!

In May 2005, Vieira claims he and Vanessa entered into an agreement to launch Vanessa’s career and “share equally” in advances, royalties and merchandising from Hudgens' career. Now, after High School Musical became a major hit, he says she dropped him and owes him $2 million. Ouch! Hudgens was sued last year by a lawyer who claimed she owed him $150,000. That is totally not cool, Vanessa. She's making enough money that she shouldn't be involved in all this!

Dane Cook Is Pissed With Movie Poster

Comedian/actor Dane Cook hates his latest movie’s poster and he’s totally slamming it in his MySpace blog:

“Dear Diary, Before the downpour let me just say that my new movie, My Best Friends Girl, is the best / funniest film I’ve done yet. It’s got a terrific cast. Kate Hudson, Alec Baldwin, Jason Biggs, and myself [sic] really kicked the funny around. This movie showcases our talents accordingly as it expands on them. It’s a fun R-rated flick. An edgy comedy with a dash of romance.

That being said, let me address the fact that although I’m not a marketing major, I have a bit of a trusted reputation after 18 years self-promoting. I’d like to inform you I had no say in this marketing campaign, but if I did, things would be different since it is obvious that this poster is boring / odd and has zero to do with the movie I performed in. Here are a few things that truly blow about my upcoming movie poster to promote the release of the film opening on September 19th:

1. Graphics: Whoever photoshopped our poster must have done so at taser point with 3 minutes to fulfill their hostage takers deranged obligations. They should have called Donnie Hoyle and had him give a tutorial using “You Suck at Photoshop” templates. This is so glossy it makes Entertainment Weekly look wooden.

2. My head: The left side of my face seems to be melting off of my skull. I guess I am looking directly into the Ark of the Covenant? Are they going for the bells palsy thing here? My left side looks like Brittany Spears’ [sic] (VJJ).

3. The Stare: My character apparently has fallen in love with a strand of Kate Hudson’s hair. Kate’s mannequin is desperately in love with the inside of my right ear while Jason is half-stunned, half-corsage.

4. Lips: It looks like I’m wearing Maybelline Water Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipstick. My character’s name is now Winter Solstice and I’m a hooker with a heart of gold. Jason is my floral carrying pimp, while Kate is my first trick!

5. Fashion: My character is sporting a very high collar I mean damn they should be snow capped at that altitude. It’s going for the vampire lurking in the castle basement vibe. An Olympic pole vaulter would have a tough go clearing that collar. I’m also able to turn my head comfortably 180 degrees, because I was raised in an abandoned barn by a family of owls.

6. Flesh: It’s no secret that I’m more rugged facially due to a drunken visit by the teen acne fairy, but according to this poster I’ve got perfect porcelain flesh. I look like the f—in’ bathroom floor at Caesars Palace. One of Marie Osmond’s dolls would look at me and say “s— … that guys got flawless skin!”

7. Hair: It’s actually a close up shot of Tom Selleck’s Magnum P.I. mustache they photo-slapped on my noggin’.

8. The set: Pick one. This entire film takes place:

A. on Gattaca
B. at the Fortress of Solitude
C. inside a crystal wind chime

9. The cast: Alec Baldwin is so f—ing funny in this movie! Is he on the poster? I think so. He plays the wise talking plant Jason is clutching.

10. Final thoughts: I set out to make a movie like the contemporary men and women, that you and I respect, are making. My generation of comedians, actors, directors and producers that I wish to collaborate with as I build a solid body of work.

Granted, one poster stinking up the joint isn’t the end of the world. Yet it sends the wrong message about our movie and I just wanted you to know, that I feel the pain. I really love the film and I know from past missteps marketing wise that the wrong poster sends the wrong audience into the theater.

Thanks again for all of your support. If you have not seen the red band trailer (which is excellent and represents the flick accordingly) click on the link at the top of this page.

PS - “Its funny what love can make you do.” I just threw up all over this awful poster. Wow, wait … it looks better.

Hey … I love my new movie. Jeez … it IS funny what love can make you do.”

Olympic New Event? Lip-syncing

Close to one billion people watched the opening ceremonies to the 2008 Olympics, peaking with Chinese 9-year-old li'l darlin' Lin Miaoke singing the Chinese national anthem, "Ode to the Motherland."

Problem is, 7-year-old Yang Peiyi was the actual singer, but she was deemed unfit for the international camera with her chubby cheeks and (gasp!) uneven teeth.

"The reason for this is that we must put our country's interest first," Musical Director Chen Qigang said. "We had to make that choice. It was fair both for Lin Miaoke and Yang Peiyi. We combined the perfect voice and the perfect performance."
"The reason was for the national interest. The child on camera should be flawless in image, internal feelings, and expression," said Chen, a well-known composer.

"Lin Miaoke is excellent in those aspects. But in terms of voice, Yang Peiyi is perfect, each member of our team agreed," he said.

The final decision to stage the event with Lin lip-synching to another girl's voice was taken after a senior member of China's ruling Communist Party politburo attended a rehearsal. "He told us there was a problem that we needed to fix it, so we did."
Gotta love a totalitarian state.

The ceremony directed by China's Oscar-nominated filmmaker Zhang Yimou and featured more than 15,000 performers.

Luciano Pavarotti lip-synched and his backing orchestra mimed their performance at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics, but he was using his own voice and, in fairness, was dying of cancer at the time.

Justin to Rock Fashion Week

Justin Timberlake will rock the stage twice during New York Fashion Week. He will first take the stage at the Fashion Rocks concert on September 5th. He is also performing at the Roseland Ballroom on September 7th, where his line William Rast will be going down the runway.

October 2006 was Timberlake and his partner Trace Ayala's first attempt at showing during fashion week, but the line didn't take off right away. The two then decided to rename creative directors and will try again this September.

Summer Look Of The Week

Who says the Hilton's are trashy dressers? Nicky Hilton surprises us in a beautiful sleeveless white minidress complete with matching handbag and a pair of high-heeled sandals. This makes for our PCM Pic of The Day!

She looks so good, we love this summer dress. Paris should learn a little from her sister and take a little fashion advice from her! For more info and trends in the fashion world, visit our pcmFashion page! What are your thoughts on her outfit?

Top Earning Celebrity Chefs

Who's your favorite kitchen cook? Wolfgang? Paula? Rachael? Forbes just came out with the list of the top earning celeb chefs and they are making bank! It pays to make some good dishes in the kitchen apparently, even the lowest earning chef is still making a lot of money!

1. Rachael Ray - $18 million
2. Wolfgang Puck - $16 million
3. Gordon Ramsay- $7.5 million
4. Nobuyuki Matsuhisa - $5 million
5. Alain Ducasse - $5 million
6. Paula Deen - $4.5 million
7. Mario Batali - $3 million
8. Tom Colicchio - $2 million
9. Bobby Flay - $1.5 million
10. Anthony Bourdain - $1.5 million

BRITNEY'S VMA COMMERCIAL

YES! YES! YES! Check out the new commercial for the 2008 MTV VMAs featuring host Russell Brand (the hilarious dude from, 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall') and pop princess Britney Spears. She looks good and sounds pretty normal, too!

Rod Stewart: Original Prankster

Rod Stewart is quite the prankster. Here's what he did to pop-punk band McFly.

Stewart gave the band a lift back to London in his private jet after a gig in Ireland, the band's guitarist Danny Jones said. Midway through the flight Stewart had his fun.

"Rod told us he needed our passports and collected them," Jones said. "Then he drew rude things on our photos."

Unfortunately for McFly the ink wouldn't come off. Bandmate Tom Fletcher explained: "We had to send off for new passports."

Good one, Rod!

Tori Spelling Backs Out of 90210

Tori Spelling has reportedly changed her mind about appearing in the new Beverly Hills 90210 spin-off show.

Spelling, who played Donna Martin in the original series, was slated to make guest appearances along side other former classmates Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth.

The actress dropped out when she found out she would be making less then her co-stars. Doherty and Garth are rumored to be earning between $35,000-50,000 per episode compared to Tori’s $10,000-20,000.

Earlier this year Spelling said that she was "excited" about the new show. She was expected return as the owner of a boutique frequented by the new group of high schoolers.

John Mellencamp Social Network Contest

Mellencamp.com and Hear Music are offering a contest to help spread the word about John's awesome new album, Life, Death, Love and Freedom, and his new single. The contest asks fans to post the video for “My Sweet Love” onto their personal social networking page (MySpace, Facebook, etc). One grand prize winner will be awarded a John Mellencamp autographed guitar and $100 Best Buy gift cards will be given to 2 runners up. John Mellencamp’s new album Life, Death, Love and Freedom debuted at #7 on the Billboard Pop Chart and is his most acclaimed record to date. He is currently on tour to support the release.

Click here to enter the John Mellencamp Social Network Contest

Band From TV clips from Netflix LIVE! On Location

Netflix brought ‘Netflix LIVE! On Location’ to Los Angeles with a unique summer concert and screening event featuring today’s most celebrated television stars. The night began with an hour rock-and-roll set by Band From TV followed by a screening of a series of classic television programs. The Netflix-hosted outdoor event was open seating and free to the public, and a total of 1800 fans came out to support the cause. Band From TV’s members include Guitarist James Denton (“Desperate Housewives”), drummer Greg Grunberg (“Heroes”), rock violinist Jesse Spencer (“House M.D.”), vocalist Bob Guiney (“The Bachelor” and TLC’s “Date My House”), Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”), Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Pasdar (“Heroes”), Jorge Garcia (“Lost”) and Zach Levi (“Chuck”) AND surprise guest Keyboardist and Vocalist Hugh Laurie (“House”). Below are some clips of this memorable performance:

We Love Lists! Drunkest Cities In America

If you're wondering which cities are known for partying the hardest, look no further than Forbes' list of the drunkest cities in America. From Providence to San Francisco, there is a hard-partying city in just about every corner of the U.S.


5. Chicago

4. Providence

3. San Francisco

2. Milwaukee

1. Austin

Saw V is coming! Film hits theaters on October 24th!

It is also time to gear up for the 5th Annual Halloween Blood Drive. Remember this Halloween, give 'til it hurts! If it's Halloween, It's Saw.

Also below are two new production stills from Saw V, which will hit theaters on October 24th!