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Eliza Dushku sparkles at Spike TV's Scream Awards 2009 held at the Greek Theatre on Saturday (October 17) in Los Angeles.

The 28-year-old Dollhouse actress, who wore an Alexander Wang gown to the show, presented the “Best Comic Book Movie” award with Dave Navarro. The award went to Jackie Earle Haley, who played Rorshach in the movie adaptation of Watchmen.

Eliza recently dished to TV Guide that she’s dating former L.A. Laker Rick Fox. “We’re trying to balance really getting to know each other with all our demands workwise,” she said. Rick was previously married to Vanessa Williams.

10+ pictures inside of Eliza Dushku at the Scream Awards…

A scruffy-looking Brad Pitt grabs some Italian grub at Madeo in West Hollywood before heading over to his office on Monday (October 19).

The 45-year-old actor and Sean Penn next star in the Terrence Malick-directed The Tree of Life but it won’t be ready for release this year.

Bob Berney, the boss of distribution company Apparition, says that a year-end opening was "wishful. It's definitely not going to come out this year."

Gerard Butler suits up for the 2009 Whitney Studio Party at The Whitney Museum of American Art on Monday (October 19) in New York City.

Earlier in the day, the 39-year-old Scottish actor dropped by It’s On With Alexa Chung. He admitted he got starstruck by Robert DeNiro and Dame Shirley Bassey, who sang the theme song to the James Bond film Goldfinger (1964).

15+ pictures inside of Gerard Butler @ the 2009 Whitney Studio Party…

Kate Bosworth totes around the fashionably cute Nina Ricci “Ondine Besace” shoulder bag while shopping with a gal pal at Barneys New York on Monday afternoon (October 19) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Earlier in the day, Leighton Meester was spotted carrying around the same bag in Agneau.

Kate, 26, and her Straw Dogs co-star Alexander Skarsgard have been making waves in the tabloids lately for “holding hands and flirting heavily” and “whispering to each other” at the 2009 Scream Awards.

TELL JJ: Do you think Kate and Alex are a couple? Methinks not.

10+ pictures inside of Besace babe Kate Bosworth…

Matt Dallas walks down Los Angeles’ La Brea Boulevard on Sunday (October 18).

The 26-year-old Kyle XY alum is currently starring in ABC’s Eastwick, where he plays Chad, the much younger love interest of Roxie (Rebecca Romijn). The show is based on John Updike’s novel “The Witches of Eastwick”.

If you haven’t seen the first four episodes yet, you can catch them on Hulu.com.

Matt will also appear in next year’s The Story of Bonnie and Clyde, which stars Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers.

Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley hunks it up in plaid on the November 2009 cover of Men’s Health, on stands today.

The 22-year-old actor, who’s dating co-star Blake Lively says, “Having a relationship with someone you work with might not always be the smartest move but it’s been wonderful to be in a relationship where we can both identify with what the other is experiencing.”

On his personal style, Penn adds: “There’s a stigma about looking like you’re tying too hard, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try at all. I really think that’s a bigger mistake.”

Bar Rafaeli and two mystery males grab lunch together at Lure Fishbar Seafood restaurant in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City on Monday (October 19).

Tomorrow, the 24-year-old Israeli model will attend the Angel Ball, in support of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. The organization funds basic and clinical medical research in both conventional and integrative disciplines, which focus on prevention, treatment and quality of life issues of leukemia, lymphoma and related cancers.

Rachel Bilson and her former O.C. co-star Samaire Armstrong watch their gal pal get a tattoo at Freak Chic on Melrose Avenue on Monday afternoon (October 19) in West Hollywood.

Good to see Rachel and Samaire are still friends after so long!

Funny tweet of the day from @amandawel: “I took a picture of Rachel Bilson inside the store and a paparazzi dude gave me 20 dollars. Woo!”

Rachel is wearing Paige Premium Denim “Skyline Skinnies” in Gypsy.

One Tree Hill hunk James Lafferty opens up about his new co-stars Robert Buckley and Shantel VanSanten and what the set is like without Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton.

Don’t forget to tune into a new episode of One Tree Hill, airing TONIGHT (October 19) @ 8PM ET/PT on The CW. In the meantime, here’s what the 24-year-old actor opened up to JustJared.com about:

JJ: Hi, James! How are you, where are you calling from?

JL: I’m calling from my place in L.A. I just actually got in town from Wilmington (North Carolina) yesterday so I’ll be here for a little while. I’m not scheduled to film for a few days, so I just came back here to get some work done.

JJ: How many episodes are you shooting this season?

JL: This season, 24, I think. We were in the middle of filming episode 11. We’re almost halfway. Basically, we’re finishing up our first 13 episodes - we’re trying to finish by Thanksgiving and then after that we’ll continue with the rest of the season.

JJ: What is your character going through at the moment?

JL: Right now, Nathan is through the ceiling - he’s trying to get his professional act back together after going through the entire process with Renee accusing him of infidelity, having his reputation smeared - he’s trying to get that back at this point.

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JJ: What’s the new season like without Chad and Hilarie around?

JL: It’s actually been great - all the new faces on the show have really fit in and they’re really prepared and really, really dedicated. Shantel and Rob have brought a different energy to the show and their commitment to the characters and their work ethic is outstanding. We’ve done a really good job with moving forward and getting the audience to commit to these new characters. That’s a big testament to Rob and Shantel and the work they’ve done.

JJ: You and Rob seem like you would get along really well off-set - do you hang out together?

JL: Yeah! It’s cool - it’s kind of funny, because all the new characters on the show had been sort of trying to tie up all the loose ends of their lives before they got to Wilmington, so whether it’s getting rid of apartments or packing things up and bringing them out here, everybody’s been reading and kicking back a lot. But I’d say that Rob and I are good friends now and it’s a cool dynamic to have someone who has a lot of common interests, so we play a lot of video games and read a lot of graphic novels and just kind of hang out.

JJ: What kinds of video games do you play?

JL: We’ve been on a UFC kick for a while - there’s a UFC fighting video game that’s got us pretty addicted. (Ultimate Fighting Championship is a mixed martial arts organization.)

JJ: What’s been your favorite change on this season of OTH plot-wise?

JL: I think my favorite so far is with Nathan and the Scott family’s new life. It was funny - when we came back, they were building the set for the new Scott house and they hadn’t finished it yet but I went on the stage where the old Scott house used to be and there was actually another set - there was a Tree Hill High School set on that stage as well. But the new Scott house set was so massive when it was being built that it actually took up the entire stage, basically.

The Tree Hill High School stage is gone, the old Nathan and Haley house is gone, and basically it’s a dance studio and the Scott house. And when they finally finished it, I went in there again - we film in there all the time now - but it’s really cool to sit there and kind of soak it in and look at the house that we film in for Nathan and Haley - it’s so big and beautiful and we actually have a pool indoors on the stage we shoot at, so to look at that and then look back at where Nathan and Haley started in their shabby little apartment. It’s cool to let that soak in and see where we’ve taken the characters.

JJ: If the producers asked you to sign on for two more seasons, would you sign up?

JL: I don’t know - I really couldn’t answer that question right now! I’m definitely signed on for one more season after this. And so if they wanted to do an eighth season, I’d be there. Anything after that is up in the air. [Creator] Mark Schwahn has done such a good job of revamping the show time and time again, keeping it relevant and keeping the audience watching. And if there were more stories to tell, it’s always a possibility.

JJ: Do you have an opinion of where Nathan should be by the end of the series?

JL: I think Nathan belongs with his family, I absolutely think so - whether or not there’s another kid involved. Whether or not Nathan stays in the NBA, I think his foundation he’s built for himself is rooted in Haley and Jamie, so I think that’s where he belongs at the end of the show.

JJ: Do you have any other projects you’re working on right now besides OTH?

JL: Yeah, we’re shooting a documentary. I have this sports coordination company called SportsArc I started with my friend Brendan Kirsch and we’re tracking projects to do sports coordination for. (The company bridges the gap between sports and film production.) But also on the side, we’re producing a documentary about a high school football player here in southern California who’s trying to get a scholarship to go to school and start his future in football.

That’s entitled The Hopeful right now and it’s a documentary. so as things go, the story develops and we don’t know how long we’re going to be following him or when the story is going to end. But that’s something that we’re shooting right now and is continuously in development. But on the acting side, I’m focusing on One Tree Hill for right now and trying to keep my options open for when we have our hiatus.

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A new episode of One Tree Hill airs TONIGHT (October 19) @ 8PM ET/PT on The CW.

Whedonites, rejoice: Entertainment Weekly reports that Joss Whedon will be directing an upcoming episode of Glee.

The Buffy master directed the now-famous “Once More, With Feeling” Buffy ep and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog…and he loves Glee, too!

Also joining the Gleeks on set is Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele’s co-star in Spring Awakening. He’ll be playing the lead male of Vocal Adrenaline - the ultimate group that Shuester and the kids want to beat - and Rachel’s love interest. “He’s a male diva,” Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy says. “A miva.”

Can’t wait!!

Tyra Banks spends an entire hour performing makeover transformations on viewers all by herself!

The 35-year-old talk show host goofs off during one of the makeovers, stringing a blonde hair weave around her waist and making a mock hula skirt out of it! Tyra also provided viewers with some of her own personal tips along the way and step-by-step instructions to perform their own “Ty-overs” at home.

This episode airs @ 4PM ET/PT TOMORROW (October 20) on The CW. Bigger pic inside…

Camila Alves carries cutie Levi McConaughey on Sunday (October 18) in California.

The Brazilian model and longtime girlfriend of Matthew McConaughey kept 15-month-old Levi bundled up in a festive orange hoodie and a winter hat for the day. Camila is expecting her second child with Matt in late December/early January.

People spotted Camila and Matthew out this weekend at the Chateau Marmont, noting that “throughout the meal, the pair sat side-by-side talking with the group and both seemed very relaxed, with [Matt] leaning over and checking on his girlfriend every once in a while.” Aww…

10+ pictures inside of Camila Alves and Levi in Malibu…

Leighton Meester sports a fierce set of eyebrows on the set of her new “Somebody To Love” music video.

The 23-year-old Gossip Girl songstress stars in the video with R&B crooner Robin Thicke as well as Laker Girl Vanessa Curry and one of Leighton’s producers, Shahine Ezell.

“Leighton and Robin Thicke have just shot the best video in the world,” Shahine says. “Super sexy and a cameo by your boy.”

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Leighton’s strong eyebrows — YAY or NAY?

Rihanna looks sleek in a slicked back mullet and leather jacket as she arrives at Milk Studios in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District on Monday (October 19).

Over the weekend, the 21-year-old Bajan songstress shot the music video of “The Wait Is Ova.” Check out some of the video footage below of Rihanna shooting. You can even hear some of the new song. Sounds like a hit!

According to the Rihanna countdown, there’s just 19 hours left until we can hear the full song!

15+ pictures inside of Rihanna shooting “The Wait Is Ova” music video…

Jessica Szohr tries on some cozy sweaters at The Limited Pop Up Store in NYC’s Soho on Wednesday (October 14).

On her way to the set, the 24-year-old Gossip Girl star checked out the boutique and took an instant liking to the Forenza Infinity Scarf - it looks perfect for chilly NYC days!

Jess will be on today’s episode of It’s On with Alexa Chung (airing at 3:30/2:30c on MTV) and, of course, can be seen on Gossip Girl tonight at 9/8c.

Soundcheck heads backstage to the sold-out American Idol tour.

Watch Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Allison Iraheta discuss fans, overnight fame, and their upcoming solo album. All the exclusive footage will go live on November 1st at Walmart.com. Preview the segment below!

Tomorrow, Adam Lambert’s sexy photo spread from Details magazine will hit the web. Stay tuned for more!

Blake Lively keeps warm in a Burberry scarf while shooting scenes for Gossip Girl outside the Empire Hotel in New York City on Monday afternoon (October 19).

Also seen on set: co-stars Ed Westwick and Leighton Meester, who toted around her favorite Nina Ricci pleated “Besace” shoulder bag in Agneau.

Last night, JustJared.com spies spotted Leighton shooting the music video for her new single “Somebody To Love” at a studio in SoHo.

15+ pictures inside of Burberry babe Blake Lively…

Nicole Richie comes out to support longtime love Joel Madden at the 1st Annual Noble Humanitarian Awards on Sunday (October 18) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Joel was honored for his work with The Art of Elysium, which presented to him by Nic and her father, Lionel Richie.

“They are just as much a part of it,” Joel told People. “Nicole does just as much as I do with Art of Elysium and all the charities we work with. And so does [my twin brother Benji, who's also here]. He actually does more then I do, and he plays the guitar better then I do, so he is a little more entertaining for the kids.”

FYI: Nic wore a cream chiffon dress from Jasmine Di Milo.

15+ pictures inside of Nicole Richie at the 2009 Noble Humanitarian Awards…

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis's only daughter, shows off her 1-year-old twin girls Finley and Harper.

“They both have such a sweetness about them that it breaks our heart,” the 41-year-old daughter of The King told Hello!. “We want desperately to preserve their purity, love and trust for as long as we can before people and life cause the inevitable souring and contamination. It is incredible that we all start out so pure, so genuine, happy and trusting.”

The photograph was taken by the twins’ father, Michael Lockwood.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck return to ABC’s The View nearly three months after welcoming son Isaiah Timothy.

The 32-year-old showed off a pic of Isaiah with the audience and told this funny anecdote:

“I had just been feeding him, so I took this photo. You know when your baby smiles for the first time – I reach for the iPhone and take the photo. No wonder why he is smiling – because my nipple is in the photo! Awkwardly, my father-in-law and my brother-in-law saw it. It’s worse than drunk dialing, It’s embarrassing.”

Elisabeth and Tim also have a daughter Grace Elisabeth, 4, and son Taylor Thomas, almost 2.

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Madonna and her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes, carrying the Harajuku Lovers tote in Kogal, arrive at JFK airport in NYC to catch a departing flight to London on Sunday (October 18).

This past Wednesday, Madonna and ex Carlos Leon threw a surprise birthday bash for Lourdes at a delicatessen in SoHo. Madge brought red velvet cake to the bash!

Here are some snippets from Madonna’s recent Rolling Stone interview:

On Lourdes introducing her to new music: She turned me on to the Ting Tings. There’s a band she loves called Disco Bitch. She’s into My Chemical Romance, and she’s outgrown the Jonas Brothers. She loves Lady Gaga, Ciara, Rihanna, T.I. and Justin [Timberlake]. She lives with the iPod in her ears.

On Lourdes critiquing her: Oh, yeah. My shows, my music, definitely. She’s brutally honest, not just with me, but everyone, about what you’re wearing, who you’re dating, the music you listen to, every choice that you make. She wears the same sizes as me now, so she steals my clothes, my shoes, she’s constantly in my closets. And she’s working on the show now. Now, we feel more like friends, and we fight every other minute. A normal mother-daughter relationship, going through puberty.

On Lourdes’ role on tour: She dresses the dancers backstage. She’s really into hair and make-up, so she does a lot of experimenting. She’s very talented. She could absolutely design her own line of clothes, she’s got great style. Everyone asks her what she thinks of their outfit. Her, not me.

Taylor Swift dons a pretty red French Connection dress as she dines at Bellagio’s Japanese restaurant Yellowtail with mom Andrea and her bandmates on Friday (October 16) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 19-year-old country cutie chowed down on on Tuna Pizza, Kobe Beef Tataki, Alaskan King Crab, Kobe Flat Iron and the Popping Spicy Crab Roll. Afterwards, she tweeted, “The best meal of my life.”

Taylor was in town to headline Justin Timberlake’s charity concert, A Special Evening Benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children, on Saturday night (October 17). She spent the afternoon on Saturday shopping at Armani Exchange, followed by a Fajitas feast at Diablo’s Cantina at the Monte Carlo.

Katherine Heigl and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, get in some quality family time with their 11-month-old daughter Naleigh Kelley in Los Angeles on Sunday (October 18).

The trio was accompanied by Katie’s mom Nancy.

Katie’s recent decision to adopt has made her former Grey’s Anatomy co-star think about adopting. T.R. Knight told Ellen DeGeneres last week that that he's ready for kids. "I want a baby," he admitted on her talk show, adding that Katie reinforced his desire to start a family.

10+ pictures inside of Katherine Heigl’s family time…