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Alexander Skarsgard joins co-stars Sam Trammell, Michelle Forbes and Rutina Wesley at the premiere of their HBO vampire series True Blood at Max Linder Cinema on Thursday (November 5) in Paris, France.

The 33-year-old actor was just in Sweden to re-shoot scenes for his new movie, Puss. Two weeks ago at an event in New York City, Alexander spoke to JustJared.com exclusively. Check it:

JJ: Tell us about your character in Straw Dogs.

AS: I play a guy named Charlie who’s a guy from Mississippi who was a big star when he was younger — the quarterback of the football team. He was dating Kate Bosworth’s character, who was the cheerleader — the hottest girl in school — and everything was perfect. He had the best life and people were, like, “You’re going to play in the NFL someday!” And then he got injured and nothing really happened for him.

The movie starts later [in Charlie's life] and he’s in his late twenties — he’s gotten bitter in a way. And [Kate's character] comes back with her new boyfriend (James Marsden), who’s a Hollywood screenwriter. The movie’s about the dynamic between the three of them when they come back, how Charlie reacts to that. He wants her back…

JJ: What was it like working with Kate?

AS: I love Kate. She’s amazing - she’s going to be amazing in this movie. It’s a really tough part, but she did a great job - she’s a very good friend of mine.

(Click inside to continue reading JustJared.com’s interview with Alexander Skarsgard…)

JJ: What was your favorite part about working on the movie?

AS: Working with those people - Jimmy Marsden, who plays the screenwriter, is a fantastic guy and Rhys Coiro and Drew Powell and Billy Lush, I’d worked with on Generation Kill. They played my buddies. And the entire crew - it was just an amazing experience, and Rod Lurie, the director, is a fantastic director.

JJ: I saw pictures of you and the cast going to a Britney Spears concert!

AS: Yeah! (laughs)

JJ: Are you a Britney fan?

AS: No! They gave us tickets and it was a Saturday night. There’s not a whole lot going on in Shreveport (Louisiana). So if something happens, we’re all, like, “Yeah, let’s do it!” We went to a bunch of different concerts and whatever was in town, we went to see, basically.

JJ: Did you get to see Sienna Miller’s After Miss Julie?

AS: I came in too late! I flew in from L.A. the same day, so I didn’t make it. But I’m from Sweden and it’s written by August Strindberg, who’s an author from Sweden, so I’d love to see it.

JJ: Have you ever seen any musicals or Broadway shows while you’ve been here in NYC?

AS: I’m actually not a huge musical fan. I prefer plays in general. I’ve seen Hair - I love that ’cause I love the music in that one.

JJ: Would you ever try your hand at Broadway?

AS: I want to do more plays, definitely. That’s what I did when I was in Sweden - I did a lot of stage work. So I like to go back and forth between movies, television and stage. I think that keeps me motivated as an actor and keeps me on my toes, so I definitely want to do more theater. I did plays like Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? only they were in Swedish ’cause I was in Stockholm.

JJ: When do you return to the set of True Blood?

AS: I go back to Sweden now to finish this Swedish movie and then in November, I fly back to L.A. and we start preppin’ and then early December, we start True Blood again.

JJ: Do you celebrate Halloween?

AS: I’ll be in Sweden working on Halloween, so that’s probably good because otherwise, people are going to expect me to dress up as Eric and I’d rather flee the country! (laughs)

JJ: Are you over the vampire craze yet?

AS: No, I love it. I can’t say that I’m up-to-date on the other shows - I know there are plenty of shows out there, but I’m having a great time on our show and I’m very excited to go back to working with the crew and the cast again. They’re kind of my family now, so I definitely miss them. I’m excited to start again and it’s going to be a fun season.

JJ: Evan Rachel Wood is here [at this event too]. What was it like working with her?

AS: Evan is amazing. She’s the sweetest girl and a fantastic actress. It’s fun - it’s going to be a great season.

JJ: You work with all great actors!

AS: I know! I’m blessed.

Rachel Bilson and a gal pal pick up supplies at Michael’s Arts & Crafts Store on Thursday (October 5) in Glendale, Calif.

The 28-year-old How I Met Your Mother actress sure is ready for the holidays! Rachel picked up decorative miniature lights, poster board and paint.

Also on Rachel’s check-off list was Baker’s Joy No-Stick Spray. It’s time to bake some sweet treats!

15+ pictures inside of Rachel Bilson’s Baker’s Joy…

Leighton Meester comes out to support Gossip Girl’s costume designer Eric Daman at the launch of his new book “You Know You Want It: Style-Inspiration-Confidence” at the Gramercy Park Hotel on Thursday (November 5) in New York City.

The 23-year-old actress wore a mesmerizing Marios Schwab mini from the Fall 2009 collection (check out the runway version at NYmag.com). Leighton finished off her look with a pair of peep-toe Gucci boots and Eddie Borgo jewels.

Daman’s book is available at Amazon.com!

Vampire Diaries starlet Candice Accola leaves Club 14 with celebrity photographer (and boyfriend) Tyler Shields, signing autographs and greeting fans on Wednesday (November 4).

On Saturday, Candice, 22, had boxes of fun at Tyler’s Halloween party while hanging out with celebs like Zachary Quinto and JC Chasez this past weekend. Candice dressed as a gift waiting to be unwrapped and Tyler was a Santa on meth.

Vampire Diaries co-star Katerina Graham recently spoke to MTV about her other castmembers, saying, “On our show, we go out of our way to make sure that we connect with everyone.

“The reason that the show is a success [is because of] how we are and the love that we have for each other.” Awwww…

10+ pictures inside of Candice Accola’s Halloween and dinner date…

Glee hotties Dianna Agron and Mark Salling get close during an autograph signing session in New York City on November 3 (Tuesday).

The cast also signed autographs in Paramus, New Jersey the following day as part of their promotional tour - love Lea’s shirt with sexy cutouts and Dianna’s braid in her hair!

On Wednesday (November 4), the Gleeks went to NYC eatery Southern Hospitality to watch Game 6 of the 2009 World Series.

Ordering nachos, platters of ribs and mac and cheese, fried pickles, pulled pork sliders, hamburgers and wings, they looked like they had a ball together!

See if the Glee cast will come to your town here! If not, you can always catch them @ 9PM ET/PT on Wednesdays on FOX.

55+ pictures inside of the Glee cast signing autographs in New York City…

Halle Berry arrives at LAX airport in Los Angeles with longtime love Gabriel Aubry and their 1-year-old daughter Nahla on Thursday (November 5).

The 43-year-old Monster’s Ball actress is expected to be attending the Celebration of Babies charity luncheon sponsored by the March of Dimes on Saturday in Los Angeles. The event will honor individuals who have served as role models for the organization.

Halle will also be featured in a segment for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams called “Making a Difference” where her support for the Jenesse Center and her work with domestic violence victims will be featured.

Josh Duhamel and Fergie had dinner together at Atlanta restaurant Chops on Tuesday, and People has a photo of the couple together looking anything but distant.

Despite rumors of infidelity with a stripper in an Atlanta hotel, Josh and Fergie looked happy and as close as ever at their dinner out. “”they were snuggling up a little bit,” Chops manager Kevin Brown said.

The couple married in January of 2009. Josh’s rep called the allegations “absolutely ridiculous.”

Suri Cruise joins mom Katie Holmes on the set of Katie’s new movie, The Romantics, on Long Island, New York on Thursday (November 5).

The adorable 3-year-old carried a stuffed squirrel friend around with her as she walked around a wooded area with Katie.

Suri’s been keeping mom company on set since filming began earlier this week.

10+ pictures inside of Suri Cruise and her squirrel on the set of The Romantics…

Camilla Belle and Jessica Alba glam up the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Friday (October 30) for the Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund show.

Celebs, from Cam and Jess to M.I.A., Mary-Kate Olsen and Eva Mendes checked out the ten designer finalists in the gardens of the Chateau Marmont while celeb hair stylist Frederic Fekkai did hair backstage.

"For so many years we've done the hair for shows. This is where my background is, where I started," Frederic told Vogue. "Designers are the ones who gave us the chance to succeed; now we can return the favor. It was really an exceptional afternoon. It was very, very cool.

“In Los Angeles, everything is so built around the movie industry. We brought a little bit of New York to L.A."

Hayden Panettiere was adorable in I Love You, Beth Cooper, and now you can catch her and the rest of the cast on DVD and Blu-Ray!

JustJared.com is giving away THREE copies of the movie, starring Hayden and Semi-Pro’s Paul Rust. It’s the perfect sleepover movie for guys and girls alike!

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment here with the name of your top three blonde movie stars (including Hayden, of course) and a valid email address (will not be published). Three winners will be chosen at random at the end of the contest. This contest ends on November 12 (Thursday). Enter as many times as you want!! Good luck!

Leona Lewis pairs soft curls with two stunning Vivienne Westwood looks on the red carpet for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin on Thursday (November 5).

The 24-year-old Grammy nominee, who will be performing at the show, will return to the show that made her famous later this week.

Performing her new single “Happy” on the X Factor’s results show on Sunday night (November 8), Leona will be sharing the stage with the Black Eyed Peas and entertaining the X Factor audience and contestants.

10+ pictures inside of Leona Lewis at the 2009 MTV EMAs…

Vampire Diaries Katerina Graham just sat down for an exclusive interview with JustJared.com. Here’s what the 20-year-old actress dished:

JJ: Hi, Katerina! How are you?

KG: Before we get started, I want to say I’m a really big fan of your blog and I go on it all the time - like an embarrassing amount of time - I hit up your site so the fact that I’m actually talking to you is a little surreal and very exciting. My publicist was telling me about all these other big interviews and he was, like, “Oh, and Just Jared” - I was, like, SHUT UP! SHUT UP! So thank you for taking the time to talk to me.

JJ: That’s flattering, thank you! And congratulations to you on all the Vampire Diaries success.

KG: Thank you! It’s a pretty surreal thing, to say the least. That kind of stuff doesn’t really happen to me so I’m just kind of taking it in. And I’m out here in Georgia, so there are no Vampire Diaries posters or anything like that. We’re pretty much sheltered - we’re just, like, “Oh, shooting a show” and we’re not feeling the magnitude of it.

JJ: You’re in Georgia right now?

KG: Yeah, I’m in Atlanta - well, I’m in midtown - my little bungalow in midtown.

JJ: Which episode are you shooting now?

KG: We’re in episode 108 (airing November 12). It’s called “History Repeating” and it’s a very heavy episode with Bonnie. I just want to stay in and focus, study my lines, break down my scenes and back story. So I’m going to stay home and be a vegetable. (laughs) Stay in and just stay on your site!

(Click inside to continue reading JustJared.com’s interview with Katerina Graham…)

JJ: There seems to be a lot of females on the set and then there is Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. How do the guys fit in with the girls on set?

KG: Oh, they’re one of us, honey! (laughs) I’m just joking! I’ll play nice. No, they’re good. They do their own thing - they’re older than us, so they definitely have a different kind of energy. They have a more mature kind of vibe about them. The girls and I, we’re all around the same age, so we go to the movies together and we do things like that together and sometimes they come out with us, but Ian has his life and Paul has his own. But it’s great - they treat us with respect. They come in and do their job.

JJ: Were you around when [photographer] Tyler Shields was doing that photo shoot and all those girls got arrested?

KG: I knew I’d be asked about this! Actually, they invited me but I had someone in from out of town that weekend. I ended up going ATVing and on Monday, I found out what happened and I was shocked.

But I’m playing Bonnie and she’s a very innocent person, but it’s so important that people know I’m not Bonnie. And honestly, if I got arrested and it happened to me, I’m an artist and a bit of an edgy person - I cuss - and I don’t give a f—. I would’ve put my face on my shirt and put “Free Kat” - I don’t take myself that seriously and I would be, like, yeah, it happened, so what? At least my headshot was fierce! I’m like that - I enjoy my life and things happen. You live and you learn and you move on.

But honestly, if I had been with them, I might be shocked that it happened, but because of my image or just how I am, I don’t think it would have affected me that much. I probably would’ve had a good laugh and forwarded my dad the picture and hear him freak out a little bit.

JJ: Tell us about your character, Kim, in The Roommate.

KG: She’s the best friend of Minka Kelly and Aly Michalka from Aly & AJ, who I love - she’s really awesome. She’s basically kind of a fly on the wall and very much possibly an audience’s perspective ’cause I don’t die in the film. Oops! Maybe I do! Too late. And just someone that’s very observant and seeing what’s going on and trying to figure out the strange things that are happening around the campus. It’s not a huge role - hopefully I’ll have bigger ones than that - but it was definitely cool that I could do and I loved working with Leighton Meester because she’s doing music, too, and we’re both on the CW and Aly did music, too, and she’s doing acting and we had a lot of long talks about the perils and the great things about it. I learned a lot working with them.

JJ: Have you heard Leighton’s new single “Somebody to Love“?

KG: It’s really good! I heard a lot of her album ’cause I’ve gone to the studio with her a few times and shoot, her album is sick. I cannot wait for it to come out. And at first, I was skeptical. Even though I’m an actor that’s doing music, I had no right to be skeptical of anyone else.

I’m so dedicated as an artist - when I’m not focusing on working on Bonnie or on set doing stuff for Bonnie, I’m doing music. I bought my own music equipment because no one would produce me - I’ll book my own shows, I’m very guerrilla style - anything. I’m how Kanye [West] was in the beginning. Everyone told him “you can’t do it” and I had to do it myself so I’m very skeptical about actors coming into the game and they’re famous and are, like, “hmm, maybe I’ll be a singer now!”

You know how hard it is to be an artist? And here I am, not famous and busting my a– and they’re just giving it to someone ’cause they’re on a show? But me hearing Leighton’s music, she completely took any skepticism away and I was, like, wow, this is going to be a great album! I would hear her and she would be recording and she can sing, she’s got style, there’s vibes behind this and I’m so excited for the music video for that song - I can’t wait.

JJ: Do you have any Halloween plans?

KG: Gay Pride is having this huge thing the weekend of, so I’m hosting Gay Pride November 1 and then I’m performing at Opera that night, which is hosted by Chris Coleman - he’s a huge promoter for different gay clubs out here.

And then I’m flying to L.A. on the 31st for Heidi Klum’s Halloween party. I think I’m going to be a vampire! (laughs) A high-fashion vampire - super couture with a high collar - ridiculously over-the-top, fabulous, super-trendy vampire and just beat it over the head.

JJ: Thanks for the interview!!!

KG: Thank you! I love your site, I’m on it all the time! I think you’re amazing - I’m honored to be talking to you. It’s the coolest thing out of my week thus far.

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A new episode of The Vampire Diaries airs TONIGHT @ 8PM ET/PT on The CW (right before Supernatural). Tune in!!!

Twilight stud Kellan Lutz gets his hands on the latest Sony Alpha 550 DSLR at the Sony Cierge Holiday Preview at SLS Hotel on Wednesday (November 4) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 24-year-old actor was accompanied by his girlfriend, 90210 starlet AnnaLynne McCord, who played around with the Sony VAIO L Series touch screen computer.

Other celebs in attendance: How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris, Nip/Tuck actor Julian McMahon, Southland actress Regina King, and Dexter couple Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall.

Tokio Hotel arrives at the MTV EMAs in Berlin on Thursday (November 5) as frontman Bill Kaulitz sports a major mohawk.

The German band, who will be performing tonight, recently sat down with MTV to talk about their dream girls.

“I think it has to be a mixture. Maybe the Olsen Twins? I like both. I like Megan Fox as well,” Bill said. “I really believe in love at first sight though. I don’t know. I don’t have ‘famous girls’ that I like.”

“And Beyonce and Jessica Alba too,” Tom, guitarist and Bill’s twin brother, said. Luckily for Tom, B is performing at tonight’s EMAs!

10+ pictures inside of Tokio Hotel arriving at the MTV EMAs…

Katy Perry performs at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin on Thursday (November 5).

Performing a cabaret-style medley of the nominees for Best Song, Katy took viewers into the Katy Kat Club and sang her own renditions of…

Click inside for the video!

15+ pictures inside of Katy Perry singing cabaret versions of the 2009 EMA best song nominees…

Beyonce strikes a sexy pose in Atelier Versace on the red carpet of the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) held at the O2 Arena on Thursday (November 5) in Berlin, Germany.

The 28-year-old entertainer gave another epic performance to her hit song “Sweet Dreams.” Check it out below, it’s hot!!!

B took home three awards - Best Video, Best Song and Best Female!

20+ pictures inside of Beyonce bringing her sweet dreams to the EMAs…

A Clockwork Orange inspired Pete Wentz makes his way down the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin, Germany on Thursday (November 5).

The 30-year-old Fall Out Boy singer, who caught up with fans earlier this week and tried out a Vado video phone, will be interviewing celebs in attendance backstage.

“It’s fun to be on the other side of things, asking the questions,” Pete told ABC News.

Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Tokio Hotel and Beyonce - who’ll be performing “Video Phone” - are all set to perform tonight.

Be sure to catch the MTV EMAs tonight!

Katy Perry is showered in confetti on the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin, Germany on Thursday (November 5).

The 25-year-old singer (and hostess for the evening) wore a stunning Marchesa gown — a nude one shoulder draped tulle strapless dress with embroidered ebony flowers.

Earlier today, Katy tweeted, “been @ rehearsals all day today @ the MTV EMAS and I have to tell you… This is NOT one to miss. It will be a magical night… tune in!”

Be sure to watch Katy tonight as she hosts!

10+ pictures inside of Katy Perry working the red carpet at the MTV EMAs…

Gerard Butler points to the camera at the Oslo premiere of Law Abiding Citizen on Wednesday (November 4).

The 39-year-old Scottish stud wore head-to-toe Ferragamo suit and shoes to the event.

Expect to see Gerard on the big screen early next year - his next film will be Bounty Hunter, where he’ll play opposite Jennifer Aniston, coming March of 2010. He’ll also voice a character in DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon, also out next March.

Gerard will also begin shooting Coriolanus with Ralph Fiennes and Vanessa Redgrave - they’ll shoot in Serbia beginning next March.

Katie Holmes warms up with a quick run to Starbucks on a filming break from The Romantics in Long Island, New York on Thursday (November 5).

Adorable daughter Suri was spotted on set yesterday.

Katie, who replaced Liv Tyler in The Romantics, seems to be fitting in on set after joining the cast - she’ll play Anna Paquin’s best friend and maid of honor in the film.

FYI: Katie is wearing brown biker boots by Madewell.

• Adam Lambert is cool with being single
• Olivia Wilde celebrates Jimmy Choo in Hollywood
• Zac Efron puts his stunna shades on
• Could Cheryl Burke be making her way to Chicago?
• Mariah Carey flaunts her beach-ready bod
• See Julianne Moore in A Single Man’s poster
• Carrie Prejean may have had a reason to drop her lawsuit
• The doctor will see you now, Madonna
• Lady Gaga sports a seriously blunt haircut
• Jesus Luz and Madonna go out for the evening
• Lindsay Lohan called her dad a "loser" on Twitter yesterday after he released "years old" voicemails of the sobbing starlet pouring her heart out to him. "He needs a book for dummies on HOW TO BE A MAN," she wrote, bashing her father for releasing private information. Meanwhile, mama Dina Lohan told The Post it's "inconceivable" to her that Michael would release the tape.
• Janet Jackson is expected to speak to ABC's Robin Roberts in her first lengthy TV interview since brother Michael Jackson's death in June. The hour-long primetime special, taped at her California home, will air Nov. 18.
• Nicole Kidman heads to Kenya today on a mission to end violence against women. The actress will visit Kenyatta Hospital and a school tomorrow and launch an initiative by UNIFEM.

Thandie Newton is white hot on the December 2009 cover of UK’s InStyle. Here’s what the gorgeous 36-year-old British actress opened up about:

On being a 37-year-old mom of two but still having a ballet dancer’s figure: “That’s genetic! And I’m a Jivamukti yoga freak - it’s food for my soul. When I’m not working, I’ll drop Rip off at school and Nico at nursery, then I go to yoga. I also have an amazing personal trainer, who I see whenever I can.”

On if she thought “Ooh, if I wasn’t married…” with her gorgeous male co-stars: “(laughs) Listen to you! I’ve never dated an actor, just had the odd fling. Isn’t that weird? I don’t flirt with people - a long time ago, I stopped using my sexuality to have a relationship with people. I don’t think you really get a sense of me, sexually, and that’s why I have really great relationships with straight men.”

Flawless!!! Styled by the wonderful Leslie Fremar!

Nicole Kidman and country music singer husbandKeith Urban take their adorable daughter Sunday Rose out for a walk in the park on Tuesday (November 3) in Nashville, Tenn.

The family walked Sunday, 15 months, around and papa Keith kept her entertained with a black balloon.

Both Nicole and Keith made the cut on a list of the top earning Australian entertainers, with Nicole made an estimated $11 million and Keith bringing home an estimated $20 mil.

Don’t forget to check out Nicole’s interview in the UK’s GQ this month!

20+ pictures inside of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban and Sunday’s stroll in the park…

Fergie (in Black Halo) shares her “naughty honeymoon surprise” in the December 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan, on stands November 10th. Here’s what the 34-year-old Dutchess discusses:

On her image: “You know, in Italy, Catholic boys are raised to believe that there are two types of women: the Madonna and the whore. And me? I'm both.”

On her husband Josh Duhamel's reaction to her gaining weight for her role in Nine: “When I came home from filming he was excited. He enjoys having both: the extra meat to grab when it's there and the tight stomach when that's there…he's never been critical.”

FYI: Fergie is wearing a ring by Sara Weinstock on the cover.

More on Fergie at Cosmopolitan.com! Bigger cover pic inside…