Monday, June 28

ryan reynolds appearing in two shows of "celebrity autobiography

Now, here's one of my favourite future husbands putting both his hotness and humour to good use. Ryan Reynolds will be appearing in the stage show "Celebrity Autobiography" in which - get this - celebs read other stars' autobiographies word for word and make comments... Yeaaahhh, if that's not the recipe for a real riot, I don't know what is.

An A-list of stars will take to the stage July 11 at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré for two shows of “Celebrity Autobiography,” including Bryan Batt (“Mad Men”), Mario Cantone (“Sex and the City”), Jennifer Coolidge (“American Pie”), John Goodman (“Treme”) as well as Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, who developed the show, and Ryan Reynolds, who is in town shooting “Green Lantern.”

Ryan Reynolds is among the actors scheduled to take the stage in ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ on July 11 at Le Petit Theatre.

The best part about this? (Besides of course, Reynold's glorious six-pack and sensual charm?) Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be going to a Gulf Oil Spill Relief Fund. Love love love this! Totes wish I could make it out, not just for my future hubby, but this is definitely the type of show that'd make me howl. You can read more about the show/cause after the jump =)

Saturday, June 26

angelina jolie spends father's day weekend visiting haiti

Just days after visiting with Ecuadorian refugees, Angelina made her way over to Haiti to provide still-needed support to the victims of the earthquake that shattered the country early this year.

Looks like Angelina Jolie didn't help Brad Pitt celebrate Father's Day this year.

The actress, 35, made a surprise trip to Haiti over the weekend instead.

No word if her longtime beau, 46, or their brood were with her.

During her secret fact-finding trip, the U.N. goodwill ambassador met with U.N. and Haitian officials -- including Haiti’s President Rene Preval -- to discuss Haitian children left homeless and orphaned by the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.

According to the Associated Press, she also visited the United Nations Stabilization Mission (MINUSTAH) log base, where she was the star attraction at a reception.

This woman never slows down. I don't get it... I have one four-hour night's sleep and I'm a belligerent train-wreck for like, six months solid. Well, God bless her then. I'm sure aiding people in the most terrible of situations is what keeps her trucking; grabbing some Grade-F java before hitting the office for 8 hours does not, unfortunately, inspire me to the point of sleepless nights.

just what is jessica simpson reading this summer?

People Mag connected with my girl J-Simps to find out what she'd be reading over the Summer. (Jessica-Simpson-Can't-Read-Dumb-Blonde jokes can check their baggage at the door please.) Looks like she's got a great list compiled full of crime, cooking and conscious thought!

Jessica Simpson is looking for a mix of inspiration and intrigue this summer judging by the eclectic group of books she has lined up to read on her Kindle. The singer-actress, who turns 30 in July, is set to unveil her summer reading list on Amazon.com.

Her choices range from cookbooks to good old-fashioned crime and mystery novels. The list also has an international flavor, perhaps reflecting the time Simpson spent abroad shooting her reality show, The Price of Beauty.

I absolutely adored 'the Price of Beauty.' I cried every single ep. It was a real eye-opener for me (and her, as that was the whole point) to find out what other cultures value as beauty and the extremes women go to. Not unlike our own culture, some women's quest ended with horrifying, unalterable results. I'm glad Jess decided to take a journey like the one she did. And she's received so much support because of it. I mean, she's been invited to the Women's Conference so they obviously believe she has something important to say. So it looks like this new and true Jessica is here to stay and with that comes a profound and exciting reading list, lol. You can find Jessica's book list after the jump =)

us weekly's list of star do-gooders

US Weekly has compiled a list of 13 celebs who continually support charities and foundations, including stars like Brad and Angelina, Jen Aniston, Hilary Duff, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more. It's just a cute little read about what these folks do to support the unprivileged, mentally handicapped, physically disabled and disaster victims. Give my girl Hils-D (who supports 'Blessings in a Backpack') a clicky to read for yourself!

miley cyrus debuts shorter hairdo

Thaaaaaaank youuuuuuu for this one! Miley "I'm-not-trying-to-be-slutty" Cyrus has finally rid herself and the world of her tatty, waist-length extensions and burnt pumpkin-hue and is now sporting a healthier, more natural head of hair. I never thought this day would come.

Miley Cyrus took it off!

A few inches off the bottom of her hair, at least.

The 17-year-old ditched her waist-length extensions for a lighter, shoulder-length wavy hairdo, which she debuted at the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto, Canada, Sunday night.

Ugh, I hope more and more celebs (and regular peeps included) ditch disgusting extensions in favour of showing their (could it be?) real hair. I've always hated extensions for a number of reasons... One, because it's not cool if people know they're extensions. It's like asking me to feel your boob job. Don't tell us, DUH. Two, people get them so damn long that it's so unrealistic that you obviously assume their hair is fake. And that looks custy. And three, you have dead hair SEWN onto your scalp. I'm even disgusted by my own ends, never mind dead-for-real dead ends that used to belong to someone else. God, I was so over this before this was even popular. Read more about Miles' defending her new trampyness after the break.

Friday, June 25

twilight's ashley green "doesn't do the diet thing anymore"

Ashley Greene of Twilight fame was Women's Health's July/August cover-girl and damn, was she looking smoking hot of the cover. I am fully jealous... Noooooo bigs...

Eclipse's Ashley Greene admits that despite the pressure for actresses to be skinny, she doesn't want a pin-thin frame.

"A lot of people like to be supertiny, but I don't want a child's body," she tells the July/August issue of Women's Health. "I want a woman's body that's extremely fit. It's so much sexier."

The 23-year-old actress did "side planks for my obliques, which are one of my trouble areas" while gearing up for the action scenes in Eclipse.

"And traditional planks tone your back so you don't have that little bit of fat hanging over your bra," Greene adds.

But the 5-foot-5 star says that even though she's an avid gym-goer, she isn't one to count calories.

"I don't do the diet thing anymore," Greene admits. "I'm a big believer in feeding your body what it needs. Deny yourself something and you're going to end up shoving your face full of it."

It seems like she has a good head on her shoulders and is surrounded by a great network of people who value true beauty and working hard. I am SO happy to see someone who believes in being fit and staying healthy the natural way is advocating working hard and not dieting. So many people want things the easy way and usually resort to starving themselves (obv, myself NOT included) instead of workin' up a sweat for once. Hopefully young girls and women will see how amazzzze Ashley looks and will be inspired in a whole other way; fitness is sexier! I mean, look at those abs, hot dang. I'd better hit the gym!

lauren's latest milk moustache

Lauren Conrad is the latest celeb to be gracing the popular "Got Milk" ad campaign, having been photographed with that famous milk moustache for the second time.


"I attend lots of high-profile events, so it's important to me to always look and feel my best," said Conrad. "I know it's about making good choices regularly, like eating a well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of milk. Milk's nine essential nutrients are my beauty secret for healthy, glowing skin and strong teeth, hair and nails."


I love that uber-popular stars don this famous moustache to promote something as boring as milk! Though she no longer appears on the Hills, judging by the recent success of her two books, LC is seemingly still a popular gal and influence on young ladies. Good to see she is all for healthy bones and hair! Lauren was also the long-time face of mark (only recently replaced by Ashley Greene of Twilight) which is all about great cosmetics and an empowering message, such as ending domestic violence. Read more about Lauren's involvement in the campaign after the jump!

celebs doing telethon to aid oil spill victims

While it absolutely pains me to think that this silly oil spill is still blasting oil into the gulf and destroying miles of beach and polluting so many creatures, I was glad to hear the several celebrities are doing a telethon to aid victims of the oil spill.

Cameron Diaz and Justin Bieber are among the stars participating in a telethon Monday to benefit victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Other stars who will appear on the special two-hour edition of Larry King Live: Ted Danson, Lenny Kravitz, Randy Jackson, Jenny McCarthy, Tim McGraw, Alyssa Milano, Robert Redford, Ian Somerhalder, Melania and Ivanka Trump, Victoria Principal, Edward James Olmos, Pete Wentz, as well as a performance by Sting.

Ryan Seacrest will host a special online "Social Suite" for those viewers participating via Facebook and Twitter.

The telethon will benefit the United Way, the National Wildlife Federation and the Nature Conservancy, among other relief organizations.

While a telethon is probably not the most effective way to send aid (ie. get down there and help clean up!), it's at least something. Anything will help those affected by this disaster at this point. I heard on the radio that the best way to help would be to keep the tourism up, as its Florida's biggest moneymaker. I will definitely be doing my part to help the Gulf Coast - I already spend a week in Madeira Beach (tourism donation, yes?) and I hope to donate to one of the relief funds, at the very least.