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Check out these steamy promo shots from Leighton Meester’s forthcoming album, Love Is A Drug!

The 23-year-old actress and singer’s album is due out early this year, and she told People she’s loving the chance to get on stage and do her thing!

“I’m just having the time of my life, and I hope it continues,” Leighton said.

Leighton’s second single will reportedly be “Make It Rain,” a collaboration with Lil Wayne.

Natalie Portman has a call to action up today on the official website of FINCA, her charity initiative.

The 28-year-old actress has served as the Ambassador of Hope for the organization since 2004. Here’s what Nat had to share:

“The earthquakes that devastated Haiti this week only further the urgency of aid needed by this already-challenged nation. Haiti is a place where small loans can make a big difference.

“FINCA Haiti has always held a special place in my heart. Small loans make an enormous impact on the lives of Haitian women currently living on less than $3 a day. And now, more than ever, Haitian women need these capital inputs to help themselves recover from this tragedy in a sustainable way.

“As FINCA’s Ambassador of Hope, I am asking for your help. Please help FINCA Haiti provide the resources to our Village Banking clients so they can begin to get back on their feet and build anew. There has rarely been a more urgent need for generosity.

“Please give what you can, and I thank you for your continued support of FINCA programs around the world.

To learn more about how FINCA makes a difference, check out their official website or their Twitter.

Check out Adam Lambert’s new “Whataya Want From Me” music video!

The song is the second single from the 27-year-old American Idol season eight runner-up off his debut album, For Your Entertainment.

Adam just tweeted, “So [the video] leaked. Oh well :) big old watermark in middle of frame though. Will be on VH1, MTV etc tomorrow and on my website on Monday. :)”

Precious starlet Gabourey Sidibe puts her best face forward on the cover of V magazine’s issue #63.

“Growing up, there weren’t a lot of actresses and singers who looked like me,” the 26-year-old actress told V. “There were no real times that I thought maybe I can do it, until Mo’Nique came along. She’s a plus-sized woman who didn’t care about one day being skinny.”

“All my life I’ve been hearing that I’ll never amount to anything until I am skinny,” Gabby said. “And she disproved everything that everyone has ever told me.”

Gabby shares a double-cover with Dakota Fanning on V’s newest issue - on newsstands today!

Bigger cover pic and bonus photo inside…

Check out the newest stills from The A-Team, starring Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Liam Neeson and Quentin Jackson!

The film, out June 11, is about the story of war vets wanting to clear their names after they’re framed for a crime they didn’t commit.

Jessica Biel and Patrick Wilson also star in the film. Jess plays Lt. Sosa, the ex-lover of Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck (Cooper).

Mila Kunis is picture perfect in a one-shoulder gown by Vera Wang and Casadei black suede platforms at the premiere of her film, The Book of Eli, on Monday (January 11) in Hollywood.

The 26-year-old beauty posed for pictures with co-stars Gary Oldman, Denzel Washington and Jennifer Beals.

Mila recently told Parade she’s not sure she could survive a post-apocalyptic world like the one in Eli: “I would fail. I would fail miserably,” she said. “I would need what’s his name, Bear Grylls, who does that survival show Man vs. Wild. I would need him with me because I wouldn’t know what to eat.”

20+ pictures inside of Mila Kunis at the premiere of The Book of Eli…

Rachel Bilson is looking lovely at the DIC/InStyle Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show Preview on Thursday (January 14) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 28-year-old actress and stylista paired a Chanel dress with Stuart Weitzman shoes for the event.

Rachel started her stint on How I Met Your Mother this past week on the show’s 100th episode - and while it was revealed that she’s not the mother, we’re closer than ever before to knowing who the girl for Ted is!

10+ pictures inside of Rachel Bilson at the Diamond Fashion Show Preview…

Conan O’Brien will reportedly tape his last show as the host of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien next Friday, January 22.

The 46-year-old host released a statement earlier this week saying he would not agree to NBC’s rescheduling of the late-night lineup.

Earlier today, ESPN’s Bill Simmons tweeted, “FYI: Next week is Conan’s final week hosting the Tonight Show. His staff is trying to book big guests so he goes out with a bang. It’s true.”

Ashley Brown originated the Broadway role of Mary Poppins and now stars in the North American tour of the show. Now she’s making her solo record debut with her jazz alum, Speak Low, on sale now!

Here’s what the 27-year-old singer and actress exclusively shared with JustJared.com:

JJ: What is your favorite prop on the set of Mary Poppins?

AB: I would have to say my parrot head umbrella. It is with me at all times and a massive one opens up at the end of act 2. It’s Mary’s most iconic prop along with her carpet bag. I’m going to find it hard to ever walk on stage without it!

JJ: You have famous people (and their kids) watching you all of the
time. Which celebrity encounter has been the most memorable to date
and why?

AB: When Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes came with Suri. They were so generous with their time and so complimentary. They stayed and took pictures and answered questions and just couldn’t quit gushing about our show.

Also, when we walked in the theater the next day, they had sent us 5 dozen of Crumbs cupcakes and a beautiful arrangement of red roses with a very nice note. They went over the top and I don’t think anyone in our cast will forget that moment.

(Click inside to continue reading JustJared.com’s interview with Ashley Brown…)

JJ: When did the album process start for you? How long did it take to finish?

AB: I started recording the album October of 2008 when I finished my run with Mary Poppins on Broadway. It was actually a very quick process. It took us a couple of months to pick my material and then we went in the studio for only 3 weeks. I recorded my vocals along with my musicians. Then the last week I went in and did some vocal fixes. I wanted to have a real natural sound, like you are in the room with me.

Then it took months and months to pick photos, fonts, layout etc. This process is very time consuming and was such a learning experience for me. I loved every minute of it.

JJ: How would you describe your sound?

AB: I wanted this CD to show a different side of my voice. In Mary Poppins, because of the material, I have to sing very classically and contained. I have always loved jazz and sultry music. So this is finally my time to show that warm part of my voice.

JJ: How did the album title, Speak Low, come about?

AB: We weren’t sure if we should just make my first album self titled or if something would come to us. One of my songs is named “Speak Low,” but we also thought it really described the whole CD.

As I said before, it’s a whole new sound that people haven’t heard me do before. People have only heard me sing Broadway, which I love singing, but this is a whole new sound that I loved exploring.

George Clooney will reportedly host a telethon to raise money to benefit the people of Haiti next Friday (January 22) on MTV!

The 48-year-old actor told Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman that he’s calling celebrity friends and asking them to participate!

According to Roger, George asked singer Sting to help and he simply asked, “Where do I go?”

The telethon will reportedly air on all the MTV channels, including VH1.

Furry fashionable Ke$ha leaves The Wendy Williams Show and arrives at her Manhattan hotel on Thursday (January 14).

On Wendy’s show, the 22-year-old pop phenom performed her hit song “TiK ToK, which you watch on YouTube!

Gawker recently tracked down info on Ke$ha’s brother - he’s a member of the Huffington Post Investigative Fund! Check out his work here.

K$ also tweeted a link to a parody of her hit song called “Crocs In Socks,” calling it “hilarious”. Check it out below!

Beyonce Knowles will appear in ads on Nickelodeon for Style Savvy, a Nintendo DS game for mini-stylistas!

The 28-year-old entertainer told USA Today that she’s excited to make kids think about business and the fashion industry.

“It can teach young girls a sense of business and of responsibility,” B said. “You have to be a good listener and pay attention to what the customers want. It also teaches you about fashion, using terms that fashion people use, like ‘asymmetrical.’ ”

Style Savvy allows multiplayer gaming, too, and while B said she played with her friends, “they told me I still have a long way to go,” she laughed. “So I guess I have to keep working at it.”

Bradley Cooper grabs a bite to eat on the go as he walks through lower Manhattan on Wednesday (January 13).

Later that evening, JJ reader Shannon spotted the 35-year-old actor out at Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schreiber’s Broadway play, A View From The Bridge!

Bradley attended the performance with girlfriend Renee Zellweger. Scarlett’s hubby Ryan Reynolds was also on hand to check out the show!

To see A View From The Bridge for yourself, pick up tickets here!

10+ pictures inside of Bradley Cooper eating on the go and catching a show…

Kellan Lutz suits up in another sleek Calvin Klein ensemble at the Netflix premiere screening of Before I Forget at the Writers Guild Theater on Wednesday (January 13) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Josh Morin, CEO of the Peoria Rivermen hockey team, recently put the 24-year-old Twilight actor on blast for backing out twice on making an appearance at one of their games in Peoria, IL.

Kellan was committed to an October 23rd event, a JustJared.com source reveals, but his contract had a 30-day out (giving him up to 30 days prior to the event to cancel/reschedule). Production for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse kept getting pushed back and conflicted with that event, so Kellan's agents rescheduled for a date in January (also with a 30-day out clause).

As for the second cancellation, Kellan was cast in a new film and the dates for that production conflicted with the rescheduled date in January. Seems like Kellan’s agent was well within the 30-day out!

“Kellan was and is more than happy to come to Peoria,” the source reveals. “But the owner of the Riverman Hockey Team is the person who is saying no. Kellan even signed 100 autographs to send to the hockey team in time for the Jan. 23rd game.”

Mr. Lutz is currently up for the role of Conan The Barbarian.

Carey Mulligan and Hunter Parrish are back in black at the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards gala at NYC’s Cipriani on Tuesday (January 12).

The 24-year-old An Education starlet, who wore a gown by Prada, took home the award for Best Actress! Carey told USA Today that she’d found a way to counteract red carpet nerves: “I always have a bag I can hold on to really hard,” she shared.

Hunter, 22, came to the ceremony to support his film, It’s Complicated, which took home the award for Best Ensemble Cast!

10+ pictures inside of Carey Mulligan and Hunter Parrish at the National Board of Review awards…

American Idol vet Adam Lambert locks arms with daytime talk show queen Oprah Winfrey in this new promo pic taken inside Harpo Studios in Chicago for the episode airing on Tuesday (January 19).

According to People, Adam has a little sit-down with Oprah and he performs his new single “Whataya Want from Me” from his album For Your Entertainment. (The official music video will be released to MTV tomorrow — January 15.)

“Back in LA!!,” Adam just tweeted. “Next up is Vh1s Critics Choice Awards on Friday! I’m presenting an award!!”

A shirtless David Wenham hits the beach in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday (January 13).

The 44-year-old Australian actor soaked up the sun at Bondi Beach with his longtime love, Kate Agnew, and took a dip in the ocean to cool off!

David will begin shooting his newest film, Oranges & Sunshine, soon, according to AdelaideNow. The movie tells the story of a social worker who uncovered a deportation scandal involving British children.

Check out four new stills from Robert Pattinson’s upcoming film, Remember Me!

The film comes out March 12 and stars Rob, Emilie de Ravin, Pierce Brosnan, who plays Rob’s father, and Chris Cooper!

Remember Me is about two lovebirds who struggle to keep their newfound relationship alive as they cope with tragedies.

FYI: The movie poster for Remember Me was released late last week - check it out!

Matthew Morrison, aka Will Schuester from the hit series Glee, has a recording deal with Mercury Records, JustJared.com can confirm.

The 31-year-old singer/actor is scheduled to release his debut album Fall 2010 (he talked a little bit about it back in October).

Matthew was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy, for his role in Glee. Tune in on Sunday night on NBC to see if he wins!

ARE YOU EXCITED for Matthew Morrison’s debut album?

Tiger Woods is donating a plane full of supplies to Haiti, according to hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.

This pledge would be in response to the devastation caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck on Tuesday (January 12).

Russell said on his Twitter page, “Tiger Woods is doing something AMAZING!!!! I heard [he's] donating to send a cargo plane with a mobile hospital out there. Keep ur prayers high!”

Reps for Tiger could not be reached for comment.

• Katy Perry is not expecting a little one
• Taylor Swift shares family photos
• Johnny Depp gets his own statue in Serbia
• Ashley Greene carries her pooch
• Peter Facinelli takes his daughters out for some family fun
• Sarah Palin talks about her favorite founding father
• Partying with Snooki can cost you $10,000
• Is Tiger in rehab?
• Hugh Jackman takes photos with fans
• Heidi Klum: I don’t flirt
• One Tree Hill actor Antwon Tanner was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday for trying to sell 10 Social Security numbers to an undercover agent.
• Charlie Sheen’s CBS comedy Two and a Half Men hit 17.3 million viewers on Monday night, snaring its biggest audience since Dec. 2008.
• The two-hour premiere of American Idol drew in 29.9 million viewers Tuesday night coming in just shy of last year's 30.4 million viewers.
• Lawyers for Jesse McCartney are sending out preemptive cease and desist letters for a photo of what appears to be Jesse lying naked on a bed wearing nothing but a G-string made of candy.

Javier Bardem and his bikini beauty Penelope Cruz grab onto each other’s backsides as they enjoy the beaches of Brazil on Wednesday afternoon (January 13).

The day before, Penelope, 35, was in Rome premiering her movie Nine.

Ms. Cruz is expected to return to L.A. this weekend for some BAFTA and Golden Gloves parties. Stay tuned for more!

15+ pictures inside of bikini-clad Penelope Cruz and shirtless Javier Bardem…

With Avatar making over $1 billion at the box office, director James Cameron is thinking about how best to bring the Na’vi back to the big screen for the next installment.

Sam Worthington has already signed on for the sequel, EW reports, and James is already dreaming up ideas for the second Avatar film. Here’s what he had to share with EW:

On proving people wrong: “Let me put it this way. All of those naysayers, the nattering nabobs of negativity, the people who were saying that the movie looked bad before they had even seen anything – you have to learn to ignore them. That’s something that I learned on Titanic. But yeah, it’s satisfying that I was able to prove them all wrong.”

On planning ahead for future movies: “I’ve had a story line in mind from the start – there are even scenes in Avatar that I kept in because they lead to the sequel. It just makes sense to think of it as a two-or-three-film arc, in terms of the business plan. The CG plants and trees and creatures and the musculoskeletal rigging of the main characters – that all takes an enormous amount of time to create. It’d be a waste not to use it again.”

On what he did on opening weekend: “Some people treat opening weekends like Election Day. They stare at the computer screen and watch the numbers change. I don’t. I go away. I just went off and stared at the fire and read some books. I can disconnect like that.”

For more on Avatar, check out EW, on newsstands Friday (January 15)!

Ke$ha heads in to tape her appearance on The Wendy Williams Show on Thursday morning (January 14) on the Upper West Side of New York City.

Tune in today to watch K$’s performance of “TiK ToK!”

The 22-year-old singer recently penned a song for Rihanna. "I just wrote a song for Rihanna," Ke$ha told BRAVO WebTV (via Rap Up). Will it make RiRi's next album? We shall see…

K$’s debut album Animal is currently #1 on the Billboard charts. She’ll be presenting at the 2010 Grammy Awards on Jan. 31.