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Gina Torres will star in the upcoming season of Gossip Girl as the mother of Vanessa (Jessica Szohr).

According to TV Guide, Gina will play Gabriela Abrams, “a free spirit, former Brooklynite who lives ‘off the grid’ in Vermont and has definite opinions about things, especially concerning her daughter.”

Gina, who starred in Alias and Firefly, is married to Laurence Fishburne (CSI, The Matrix).

The season 3 premiere of Gossip Girl airs on Monday, Sept. 14 at @ 9PM ET/PT on The CW.

Blake Lively flaunts her perfect pins as she hails a cab on Monday (August 18) in New York City.

The 21-year-old actress toted around the Donna Karan “Eldridge” bag as she headed home after leaving the Gossip Girl set.

Blake was recently featured in Vogue Korea with Korean actress Kim Ha Neul and fashion designer Tory Burch, who will make a cameo this season on Gossip Girl.

The cast of FOX’s popular singing show Glee greet fans at “THE GLEEK TOUR!” at the Natick Mall on Monday (August 17) in Boston, Mass.

Pictured: (Seated L-R) Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Amber Riley (Mercedes), (Top Row L-R) Mark Salling (Puck), Kevin McHale (Artie), Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) and Dianna Agron (Quinn).

Glee makes its official premiere Sept. 9 @ 9PM ET/PT on FOX. If you missed the pilot, check it out a Hulu.com.

30+ pictures inside of The Gleek Tour in Boston…

Amanda Seyfried strikes a fierce pose from the Santa Monica Mountains on the September 2009 cover of Allure. Here’s what the 23-year-old actress had to say:

On her Hollywood competition: “I am surrounded by an industry full of beautiful actresses! They're everywhere! I do my fair share of judging when I see certain women on the covers of magazines. I think, why is she on the cover?"

On her SAT scores (she was accepted to Fordham amid denials from every other NYC college): "Which were 1090, and my friends were getting 1300's on their SATs."

On filming Mean Girls: “I liked Lindsay fine, but we were never friends.”

On her emotional state: "I suffer from anxiety attacks a lot."

On La-La Land: "Hollywood is just like high school: The popular people love the other popular people. And the thing is, some people aren't nice. Or they are nice, but only to your face, not elsewhere."

Amanda’s latest thriller Jennifer’s Body, co-starring Megan Fox, opens everywhere on Friday, September 18.

10+ behind-the-scenes pictures of Amanda Seyfried’s cover shoot…

Renee Zellweger hits up the premiere of My One And Only at New York City’s Paris Theatre on Tuesday (August 18).

Earlier today, the 40-year-old actress talked a little about her love life.

She told Good Morning America, “I’ve absolutely been living my life for myself this summer. I started to take a look around at my personal life and fill it up a bit with things that didn’t have anything to do with being an actor and having a public persona” (i.e., her boyfriend, Bradley Cooper).

Renee also talked about opening an East Hampton eatery: “I opened up a restaurant, The Blue Parrot. A little taco joint with some really good margaritas.”

15+ pictures inside of Bradley Cooper filler-up-er Renee Zellweger…

A bikini-clad Britney Spears shares her ideas on running the government as she presents the "Top Ten Ways the Country Would Be Different if Britney Spears Were President" on the Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday (August 18).

Among the items Brit presented include number 10: "I'd be the first president to wear eye shadow since Nixon"; number 9: "We would only invade fun places like Cabo"; and number 8: "Free pie for everybody."

Also on the list: “Costume changes between press conferences” and “Three words: Vice President Diddy.”

At the top of the list: “The media would pay attention to me and care about what I’m doing.”

Victoria Beckham and her middle son Romeo, 6, catch a flight at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday (August 18).

Romeo carried around a cute teddy bear and sported a trucker hat supporting the “Beer Appreciation Society” of DOM NYC. Maybe the Beckhams took a family vacation to a beer brewery recently?

Vicky B has recently been in Boston, acting a guest just for American Idol. Kelly Clarkson and Joe Jonas recently joined the celeb-fest of Idol guest judges.

Supermodel Brooklyn Decker heats up the September 2009 issue of GQ. Check out what the 22-year-old wife of tennis champ Andy Roddick had to say:

On the thin gold necklace she always wears: "Oh. It has an A on it. How cheesy.”

On meeting Andy when his agent called hers to arrange a date: "That happens all the time to girls, but his was the one number I kept."

On her first date with Andy (they went to the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy show): "He was the first to admit that he kind of stalked me. But his line was 'It's only stalking if the other person doesn't like it.' "

Check out more Brooklyn pics at GQ.com.

You can follow Brooklyn on Twitter @BrooklynDDecker and Just Jared @JaredEng.

Earlier today, Brooklyn tweeted, “Painting! Watch out!! And yes… I accidentally got paint on my nose while taking this pic.” Pic below!

Diane Kruger works out another classy Chanel dress while promoting Inglourious Basterds at the Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday (August 18) at New York City’s Ed Sullivan Theater. The 33-year-old actress recently opened up to September 2009 issue of Playboy (on stands now):

On Brad Pitt’s fame: "He's a fantastic guy, but it's hard for me to understand the life he and Angelina Jolie lead, because they get so much media attention…I don't know how he lives with that stuff or if he even reads it, but it's distracting."

On her own fame: "[My boyfriend Joshua Jackson] and I are not Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, so it's not like we have four cars following us wherever we go. There are days when it's annoying to have photographers follow you, especially when you're in pajama pants and just want to get a cup of coffee. If you're hungover, the last thing you want is to have someone take your photograph. It hasn't been too bad, though. We're not that famous."

On her childhood looks: "I had a childhood boyfriend, but I certainly wasn't the hot chick. I stood out for being the thinnest, most awkward one, with long blonde hair. Guys mostly ignored me."

10+ pictures inside of Chanel chic Diane Kruger…

True Blood scene stealer Alexander Skarsgard brings the seks to the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine at New York City’s hot spot Hudson Terrace.

The author of the True Blood book series, Charlaine Harris, can understand why he’s America’s favorite Swedish import. She says, “He’s a big, blonde take-charge. If you have got hormones, you’re going to be attracted to him.”

Here’s what Alexander, 32, opened up to the mag about:

On his character Eric not being all bite: “You think Eric might not have a sensitive side, but he does.”

On wanting to become a dad: “I’m single. I grew up in a platoon of people. I don’t have a family, but it is something I really want.”

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• Blake Lively busts out.
• John Goodman goes out for a stroll.
• Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are crazy for Kings of Leon.
• Adam Lambert has a song in the upcoming 2012.
• Kelly Clarkson serenades Robert Pattinson.
• Lily Allen wears a sheer top.
• Lindsay Lohan keeps hydrated.
• Vanessa Hudgens and Nikki Reed unite up north.
• Eric Dane wears pants.
• Eva Longoria loves carbs.
• Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Nene Leakes reveals in her autobiography, "Never Make the Same Mistake Twice," that she stripped out of necessity – and to boost her self-confidence.
• AMC’s Mad Men season 3 premiere on Sunday set a series record with 2.8 million viewers.
• E!'s premiere of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami averaged 2.7 million viewers on Sunday night, making it E!'s most-watched series since The Anna Nicole Show" in 2002.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, fashion designers Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta visit their furry friends on the coolest street in town.

In the September 2009 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Oscar the Grouch gets a visit from another Oscar, Mr. de la Renta. And Abby Cadabby drops in on Vera Wang at a laundromat. Both designers posed next to models decked in their signature lines.

Cute photo shoot. Also can’t wait to see Sesame Street’s parody of Mad Men!

You can check out other designers on Sesame Street at HarpersBazzar.com.

Nicole Kidman will help set up one of the challenges for contestants in the upcoming Lifetime special, Project Runway: All Star Challenge.

Access Hollywood reports the 42-year-old Aussie actress will be joined by returning Runway designers such as Daniel Vosovic, Jeffrey Sebelia and Santino Rice.

Project Runway: All Star Challenge will air @ 8PM ET/PT this Thursday, August 20 on Lifetime. The season six premiere premiere will follow @ 10PM ET/PT.

Leonardo DiCaprio and co-star Ellen Page film a dramatic explosion scene for their new movie Inception in Paris, France on Tuesday (August 18).

In this carefully coordinated stunt, a car explodes beside the pair as they eat outside at Cafe Debussy. Ellen’s character looks to be unaffected by the debris flying all over but eventually falls off her chair. Leo’s character definitely looks troubled!

Inception is being directed by Christopher Nolan (Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight).

10+ pictures inside of Leo DiCaprio and Ellen Page filming an explosion scene…

Joe Jonas (that’s the middle Jonas Brother) will serve as a guest judge at next week’s audition series for the reality competition series.

“At this stage it doesn’t look like Paula [Abdul] will be replaced by one person,” an insider told Pop Tarts. “The celebrity judges are working really well for now.”

Other celebs joining Season 9 regular judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi include Shania Twain, Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham and Mary J Blige.

The original American Idol Kelly Clarkson is in negotiations to also guest judge.

True Blood drew record ratings on Sunday night, pulling in 4.5 million viewers (11.4 million if you include DVR and HBO On Demand).

The hit vampire series was slightly up from last week’s ep, which 4.4 million people watched on HBO.

Did any of you tune in on Sunday to watch Sookie’s dream sequence? Alexander Skarsgard and Anna Paquin got naked in bed!

Watch a preview of next Sunday’s episode below!

10+ screencaps inside of Eric and Sookie’s bed scene…

Jackass star Johnny Knoxville is going to be a father again.

"He's telling people that his girlfriend, Naomi [Nelson], is three months pregnant," an insider close to the gross-out guru tells Life & Style. "He's excited — and a little nervous."

Johnny, 38, and Naomi started dating in September 2008.

"He talks all the time about marrying her," says the insider. "Unlike his rocky first marriage [to Melanie Clapp], he wants to set up a really stable, normal household. His wild days, at least when it comes to relationships, are behind him."

Johnny's 12-year marriage to Melanie ended in 2007 (they have a has a 13-year-old daughter, Madison).

"He's found a degree of peace with Naomi," says the insider. "He treats her like an angel and keeps reminding her that all his strange stunts are just part of his job."

UPDATE: Johnny’s rep tells Us Weekly, “Yes, they are expecting and very excited.” Naomi is three months pregnant.

Brad Pitt is set to voice the superhero Metro Man in the upcoming animated flick, Oobermind.

According to Variety, Will Ferrell replaces Robert Downey Jr. in the title role of a supervillain who imagines all his dastardly dreams coming true after defeating Metro Man, only to find life quite boring without an adversary. To fill the void, Oobermind creates a new superhero, Titan (Jonah Hill), who also wants to be bad, forcing Oobermind to switch sides. Tina Fey voices the reporter tasked with keeping track of the city’s confusing superhero situation.

Today Show co-anchor Ann Curry asked Brad if he might be doing the movie in order to appear heroic to his and Angelina Jolie’s children: Maddox, 8; Pax, 5; Zahara, 4; Shiloh, 3; and twins Knox and Vivienne, 1.

“It’s just something they’ll enjoy and think that’s cool,” he responded.

Twilight hottie Xavier Samuel enters a film studio in Vancouver, Canada to begin work on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on Monday (August 17).

On the same day, costar Peter Facinelli tweeted, “First day of filming on Eclipse starts today! :) My part starts filming next week, so today… more fight training.”

Over the weekend, Xavier rocked out at the Kings of Leon concert with his fellow Twilight costars and High School Musical couple Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

Mandy Moore pitches a new product for women who have that not so fresh feeling and need a little energy boost on the side.

The 25-year-old singer says Red Bull Energy Douche contains water, vinegar and natural stimulants. It will even "give your vagina wings!"

Watch the Funny or Die clip below! Do you think Mandy should return to comedy or stick to singing?

Renee Zellweger promotes her new movie My One and Only at Good Morning America in New York City on Tuesday (August 18).

On Saturday, the 40-year-old actress attended the movie’s premiere at a private estate in Wainscott, N.Y., while her boyfriend, actor Bradley Cooper, was in New Jersey at Alyssa Milano’s wedding.

When Renee was asked about her trip to Europe (she accompanied Bradley, who was there to promote The Hangover), she quipped, “Time to go!”

My One and Only opens in limited release this Friday, August 21. Visit the movie’s official site at MyOneAndOnly.com.

True Blood hottie Ryan Kwanten would like to keep his pants on but that doesn’t stop him from going shirtless in the sexy September 2009 issue of GQ.

“I led the way in the sexual-shenanigans department in the first season,” says the 32-year-old Australian native. “[But] this season, Anna Paquin is far more naked than I am.”

More naked Sookie? Sounds like that means more naked Eric too!

For more pics of Ryan from this photo spread, visit GQ.com.

Celine Dion is pregnant with her second child!

Francine Challoux, the couple’s Quebec publicist, tells ET Canada, “They are crazy in love over the news.”

The 41-year-old Canadian singer and her husband, René Angélil, 67, conceived with the help of a team of fertility doctors in New York. The couple already has a son, René-Charles, 8.

Adds Challoux, “Rene starts his first day of private school today. They are overjoyed.”

Celine’s official site hasn’t confirmed the news yet but says, “If you hear a rumour, it will be confirmed here first. This is the only spot on the Internet where you’ll get the official Céline word!”

Congrats to the happy couple!

Leonardo DiCaprio kisses costar Marion Cotillard as they film a scene for their latest film Inception in Paris, France on Monday (August 17).

The 34-year-old actor recently filmed scenes with Juno’s Ellen Page the other day for the contemporary sci-fi thriller directed by Dark Knight’s Christopher Nolan.

Leo’s next upcoming film to be released will be his fourth Martin Scorsese film, Shutter Island. Leo plays U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels who investigates the disappearance of a murderer presumed to be hiding on the remote island of Shutter Island. The movie is expected to be released in October.

10+ pictures of Leo DiCaprio kissing Marion Cotillard in Paris…