Celebrity Hair Affair: Nicole Richie

Blondes may have more fun, but according to Nicole Richie, brunettes have more I.Q. points. At least that's what she joked on Twitter this weekend.

Nicole debuted her new darker locks at Costa Mesa's Bloomingdale's, where she was promoting her House of Harlow 1960 holiday jewelry collection.

"OH! & P.S. I went brunette. I feel smarter already," she Twittered.

That she did. It seems like just yesterday she was wandering around like a mess. But now she looks great, in our opinion - regardless of hair color!

Which color do you think suits her locks best, though? Vote below!

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Tara Reid on Playboy Shoot: Look at Me!

First, Tara Reid underwent a couple botched boob jobs, told the world about them and was content to garner sympathy/fists full of cash via the procedures.

Now, however, that story has gotten old and the out-of-work actress wants everyone to see her in a new, naked light. Hence her decision to pose for Playboy, she told New York's WPIX, a choice she made to alter her image.

"People only want to show the old pictures. It’s so unfair. That’s part of the reason why I did Playboy, to show people, ‘Right, look at me. This is how I look now.’”

As you can tell, that's not at all someone that's plastic and totally beat-up...

Reid also told Us Weekly that "I've grown up a lot, and it's time for people to see who I am. I lived a lot of years in the public eye. But if you look at me now, that’s not who I am anymore... I'm not Girls Gone Wild anymore."

And what better way to prove that than to take off your shirt in a national

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First Look at The Last Song: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Preview Movie

Miley Cyrus has denied publicly making out with rumored boy toy Liam Hemsworth, but she can't deny the following appearance together.

The young stars (and actor Greg Kinnear) popped up on ABC Family over the weekend to promote their upcoming movie, The Last Song.

Opening in April, the film stars Cyrus as Ronnie, a teenager sent to live with her father for the summer. She's confused, lonely and quite the brat... until she meets Hemsworth's character and falls madly in love. Interesting. Is life reflecting fiction these days for the couple?

The video shows most of the same clips as The Last Song trailer, but it's still worth viewing, as Hemsworth actually jokes about dating the singer. Check it out:

Behind The Last Song

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Zanessa and Friends Celebrate a Hudgie Bear Birthday

It was her party, and Vanessa Hudgens could have cried if she wanted to... but, instead, she chose to get really dressed up.

The actress celebrated her 21st birthday last night by dining at EAST Restaurant and Bar in North Hollywood with attractive boyfriend Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale and others.

While Efron donned casual attire for the affair, Hudgens sent a message: I'm all grown up now! Look at her outfit:

Of course, a short skirt and fancy hairstyle isn't the only sign that Hudgens has moved on from High School Musical.

Her next starring role is in Sucker Punch, a movie directed by Zack Snyder, best known for the bloody and violent 300, among other R-rated flicks.

For larger images of Zanessa, Tisdale and Scott Speer (the latter's boyfriend) out and about, click on the pics below. Also, don't forget to send Hudgens your birthday wishes today!

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Peter Andre Vows to Find Katie Price Replacement

Eligible bachelor Peter Andre is still reeling from one of the year's most scandalous divorces, but says he hopes to find a new leading lady for his life.

His target date to replace Katie Price? Next Christmas.

The reality star and singer, who split with Price, a.k.a. Jordan, earlier this year, wants to find a new girlfriend to spend the holidays with next year.

He's quite sad to be without Katie and the kids this year:

"I will feel very sad, obviously, this year. But I hope that I get to see my little ones. I think, and hope, I will be with someone this time next year."

Peter Andre said 2009 has been an up and down year for him, overall.

"Career-wise, 2009 has been the best year of my life, but personally it's been the worst. There's no doubt about it. So there is a sense of sadness."

"A family unit has been broken and that's not good."

Hopefully Pete mends his broken heart soon. With a long-term relationship, not like when Katie moved on with that cage-fighting cad Alex Reid.

Heck no, not a rebound like that.

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Bryce Dallas Howard Hopes to Honor Rachelle Lefevre, Role as Victoria

It didn't take long for Bryce Dallas Howard to be thrown into the Twilight Saga fire.

In July, it was announced that the actress would take over the role of Victoria from Rachelle Lefevre in Eclipse. The casting news set off a firestorm among fans of this franchise.

The anger has died down a bit over the last few months, but will likely start up again as we inch closer to the June 30, 2010 release date of the third Twilight movie. In a recent interview, though, Howard sought to quiet her critics.

She had nothing but nice things to say about Lefevre when asked about replacing her in this key role.

"Rachelle really created an incredible character and is exquisite. I fell like the uproar that occurred was really appropriate, because... you’ve seen the actors grow with the franchise. And [Lefevre’s] unavailability [to do Eclipse] was really, really, really unfortunate," Howard said.

As for joining the Twilight Saga cast, which consists of such A-listers as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, Howard gushed:

"I was really struck by what an incredible group of young people are in that franchise. Their friendships are so genuine, and they really ground each other. There’s a lot of attention and scrutiny, but I’m truly moved by how solid they’ve remained in their values and belief systems and their caring of one another throughout all of that."

Sounds like Howard is doing everything she can to endear herself to Twilight fans. Is it working? Are you ready to welcome her warmly into the cast?

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John Mayer Takes Temporary Leave From Dating

John Mayer is taking a break from dating, he told Ellen DeGeneres on an episode of her show to air today. It's just what the douchebag feels he must do.

You may now return to the dance floor at Les Deux, girls.

"Yeah, I'm a little freaked out about dating," he admits. "So, I'm just going to let time pass and do my thing." (What that is exactly remains to be seen).

Ribbing himself for his famous exes - Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson, Minka Kelly and Jennifer Love Hewitt - the singer said that's part of the reason.

Mayer says his "funny track record" with famous babes is part of why he's taking a break, even though part of him feels he should be getting more chicks.

John Mayer is just focusing on his inner douchebag for a bit.

"For some reason who ever I date has been famous. I can't be like, 'Oh, let me live in private with a famous person who's been around 15 years,'" he says.

"The last thing you want is to see me doing is bashing my head going, 'I'm shocked, that I'm being followed right now.' ... I'm just going to hunker down."

"2010 is a peaceful year for me no matter what I do."

Who he will do in 2010 remains to be seen. Lindsay Lohan is kind of a given at this point, and you know the tabloids will try to set him up with Aniston again.

Other than that, your guess is as good as ours!

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Holly Madison Crushing on "Mysterious Adventure Buddy"

Last week, Holly Madison admitted that she had a crush on Good Charlotte bassist Benji Madden.

Now, the former Girl Next Door says she and the musician are banging like bandits. Just not in so many words.

Asked about Paris Hilton's ex, Madison told People: "I don't want to talk about him, except that I like him."

That response is about as coy as most of Madison's outfits.

Meanwhile, Madden was spotted this week at the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas, where Holly resides. While she still won't refer to Benji as her boyfriend, Holly says Madden is her "mysterious adventure buddy" and:

"I think everyone needs an adventure buddy."

We gotta give her credit. That's the most creative term for "f-ck buddy" we've ever heard.

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Kim Kardashian: Excited to Be an Auntie!!!

You'll never believe this, but Kim Kardashian took to her Twitter account soon after sister Kourtney gave birth yesterday. Wrote Kim:

"I'm an auntie!!!! My little Mason Dash Disick is here!!! We are so happy!"

From there - ON THE SAME DAY THEIR SISTER/DAUGHTER BECAME A FIRST-TIME MOTHER - Kim and Kris Jenner appeared on E!'s Chelsea Lately. Joked the host:

"When I found out [Kourtney] went into labor and had the baby, I said, 'Oh, do we have to get a replacement guest?' And [my producers] were like, 'No, they would never miss a television appearance.'"

How true. The only surprising thing was that Kim and Kris didn't drag newborn Mason in front of the camera along with them.

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Golden Globe Nominations: Revealed!

As the only awards ceremony that honors the best in movies and television, the Golden Globes will be handed out on January 17.

Which films, shows, actors and actresses were recognized with nominations? The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced its list of nominees this morning and those in the major categories include...

Best Television Series - Drama
Big Love
Dexter
House (pictured)
Mad Men
True Blood

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
Bill Paxton, Big Love

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Glenn Close, Damages
January Jones, Mad Men
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Anna Paquin, True Blood
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical
30 Rock
Entourage
Glee
Modern Family
The Office

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Rihanna Bares Body, Soul in GQ

Rihanna topless photos aren't the only revealing thing in the new issue of GQ. The singer also bares her soul, delving deeper into "the whole Chris Brown thing."

With a new album, a new willingness to speak about Chris Brown, and a new look so sexy that - well, the pics below speak for themselves - the star is so back.

And while the GQ pics aren't quite as racy as the nude Rihanna photos that surfaced earlier in the year, they'll give Chris a pretty good idea what he's missing.

Here are just a few excerpts from her long GQ interview ...

On how it feels to speak out: "It's liberating. It's relieving. Because it was built up for so long, and all these thoughts and emotions have been running through my mind for the past eight months. And now it's like I finally get to let go."

On why she's speaking out now after remaining silent for so long: "I wanted people to move on with me. 'Cause the last big thing they know about me is 'That Night.' And I don't want that to be the one thing people define Rihanna as."

On what she would tell young female fans: "That love is blind. It takes a lot of strength to pull out of a relationship. To finally just officially cut it off."

On the different kinds of pain: "The physical pain comes and it goes. The bruises fade away. But the thing that stays with you is the emotional scars."

On trusting guys, post-Chris: "I can trust. I don't like stereotypes; I think everyone's an individual. You can't judge someone based on someone else."

On her album cover shoot: "It's very sexy ... At one point [Def Jam chairman] Reid came in, and was like, "Rihanna, put some f*%king clothes on!"

On her new tattoos: "I just think [they're] too cool for school."

On Michelle Obama: "I love her. She's so fly."

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Bethenny Frankel: Nude for PETA

After months of hype, Bethenny Frankel has finally gotten naked for PETA.

As many D-list, attention-starved celebrities before her have stated, The Real Housewife of New York says she'd rather go naked than wear fur. Of course, it's unclear why these are the only two options.

Frankel was actually pregnant with her first child when the picture was taken, as she told The New York Post this week:

"It's so tasteful and beautifully done. I am especially pleased because it doesn't look like there's been any airbrushing and I was already pregnant when I shot it."

The ad above is unlikely to create the sort of controversy PETA found itself in last month, when Joanna Krupa covered her private parts with a crucifix and got an earful from the Catholic League as a result.

Bethenny's bare buttocks are downright tame by comparison. They are also unlikely to cause a single person to stay away from fur.

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Tiger Woods: The Ultimate Family Man

In a display of irony even thicker than his pulled Accenture ads, Tiger Woods talked in an interview just weeks ago about how he always puts his family first.

On November 17, a mere 10 days before he wrecked his car and image, Woods sat down for a chat with New Zealand's Sky Sport reporter Murray Deaker.

During the interview, he raves about wife Elin Woods, and their kids.

"[Having a family] has been great, actually, the best thing that ever happened to me," he says. When asked if a mentality of "family first, golf second" has always been his mentality, the 14-time major champion insists, "Always, always."

Sleazeball. No clue how Rachel Uchitel, Jaimee Grubbs, Kalika Moquin, Jamie Jungers, Mindy Lawton, Cori Rist, Holly Sampson, Joslyn James, Loredana Jolie, Julie Postle and Theresa Rogers fit in. Probably a close second... through 12th.

Tiger Woods, Family Man

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Public is Seeing the Real Adam Lambert, Kris Allen Says

During his appearance on The View last week, Adam Lambert wondered about the public's fascination with his raunchy American Music Awards performance. He asked: was it really that big of a deal?

Over the weekend, Lambert's close friend and former competitor, Kris Allen, echoed that sentiment. After all, Adam's antics didn't take him by surprise at all.

That's who he is," Allen told the media at Z100's Jingle Ball. "Obviously, he couldn't do that stuff on Idol. And so you're getting to see the real Adam now."

Asked his specific thoughts on Lambert's grinding and kissing at the infamous event, Allen replied:

"I thought it was Adam being Adam. I'm going to get a shirt that just says, 'That's Adam.'"

Regarding album sales, being Adam has worked for Lambert. His CD has sold the second most copies of any debut album this year, while Allen, unfortunately, has watched his first effort plummet down the charts.

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The Bachelor Sneak Preview: Jake Goes Deep

It's time for a (quarterback) sneak peek of The Bachelor season premiere!

With 25 women who will stop at nothing to cause a scene and try to cash in on their 15 minutes pursue the man of their dreams, there's no telling what'll happen.

In a just-released clip from the January 4 opener, the gals vying for Jake Pavelka were told by Chris Harrison to decided to go toe-to-toe in a touch football game.

The teams? Blondes vs. Brunettes.

A football game in formal wear sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but if it's unintentional comedy ABC is going for, then it's safe to say they scored a TD.

Especially when the women all chase Jake Pavelka. He's gonna be playing two-hand touch (if you know what we mean!) with the brunettes after their big win!

The Bachelor Season Premiere Sneak Peek

We just hope they didn't let Ed Swiderski in on this action. Otherwise, Jillian's going to have to deal with another few weeks of cheating rumors in Us Weekly.

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Doctor Who Treated Tiger Woods Linked to Steroids

We know Tiger Woods isn't exactly a family man, but if the superstar were somehow doping as well as being a dope, well, that'd be even more shocking.

As if the #1 golfer's life weren't spiraling out of control already, a doctor who treated Woods now finds himself accused of providing athletes with steroids.

The New York Times reports that Dr. Anthony Galea was recently found with human growth hormone and Actovegin, in his bag at the U.S.-Canada border.

Using, selling or importing Actovegin, a drug extracted from calf's blood, is illegal in the United States. He was arrested in Toronto by Canadian police.

The FBI opened an investigation based in part on the medical records found on Galea's computer relating to several professional, unnamed athletes.

Commenting on the investigation, Galea told the Times "it would be impossible" for investigators to have found material linking his athletes to PEDs.

Here's where Tiger Woods fits in. Galea has developed a blood-spinning technique - platelet-rich plasma therapy - to help speed post-surgery recovery.

According to the newspaper, Dr. Anthony Galea visited Woods' home in Florida at least four times in February and March to provide that platelet therapy after Woods' agents were concerned by his slow recovery from June 2008 knee surgery.

Asked about Woods' involvement with Galea, agent Mark Steinberg told the newspaper in an e-mail: "I would really ask that you guys don't write this? If Tiger is NOT implicated, and won't be, let's please give the kid a break."

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Report: Kate Hudson Wanted More "Screen Time," Gave "Ultimatums" to Alex Rodriguez

Kate Hudson loved Alex Rodriguez, but she also loved the cameras at Yankee Stadium. A lot. That and Kate trying to "fast-track" their romance led to a A-Rod.

This according to a source close to the World Series champion, who broke up with Kate Hudson sometime last week after a very public six-month relationship.

The source says the actress' non-subtle presence at Yankee games, where she "wanted more camera time each and every game" was "a turnoff" to A-Rod.

"She'd always want to be styled before games and insisted on front-row seats," blurring the line between PR and true devotion, the A-Rod source tells Us.

A-Rod didn't want "a girlfriend who always wanted to be on camera ... Alex wants someone who was more interested in building a long-term relationship."

C'MERE! Kate Hudson wanted to "fast-track" things with an unwilling Rod.

Rodriguez insiders say things were over between them longer ago than we thought, but he kept quiet until after Kate's recent movie's promotional events.

"Alex wanted to end this relationship well over a month ago," the source says, but with Nine premiering, "felt that would be counterproductive and unfair."

The friend suggests that Kate smothering him also pushed him away, as "she seemed compelled to track and follow his every move" during the MLB season.

Ultimately, Hudson tried to give Rodriguez "an ultimatum" and to "fast track" their new romance, even though "He's coming off of a 13-year relationship."

"He has two lovely children with his ex-wife, and that requires a certain responsibility. She gave him ultimatums that a newly divorced father can't meet."

Still, things ended amicably, and Yankee fans got a title out of it. As one fan recently told THG, "we'll try to bring her back for the stretch run next year."

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Erin Muller Living in Fear of Michael Lohan

The former girlfriend (and rumored fiancee) of Michael Lohan fears he "will do bad things to me and my family" after he allegedly called her in a jealous fit.

In filing the police report that got Michael held in contempt and jailed over weekend, Erin Muller claims Michael called her at 11:30 a.m. this past Sunday.

That's in violation of a restraining order against the dad of Lindsay Lohan, who's no stranger to finding himself in an orange jumpsuit. More on that shortly.

According to Erin, Michael Lohan "started harassing me, questioning me who I have 'been with, who's car was currently in my drive way,' things like that."

Michael Lohan's spiffy mug shot from yesterday.

Erin told Suffolk County Police the first threatening call from him lasted two minutes and the second lasted five - and that she recorded both conversations.

How deliciously ironic, given Mike's love for secretly recorded calls.

In the report, Erin Muller told the police, "I want him arrested." Ask and ye shall receive: he was busted Monday and jailed for violating a restraining order.

M-Lo, who was barred from initiating phone contact with Muller, claims she's lying, that she actually called him, and her harassment claims are "fabricated."

How funny would it be if both secretly recorded the other?

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Jersey Shore Cast Shares Style Secrets

MTV’s Jersey Shore is rapidly becoming America’s latest guilty pleasure - and not just for the cast's liberal use of hair gel and use of borderline offensive terms.

For these addictively trashy twenty-somethings, it's all about lookin' good. Livin' La Vida Guido may look like a joyride, but believe Pauly D, it takes some work.

"A guy from [the] Jersey Shore is a guy that is looking good, feeling confident, taking care of himself,” DJ Pauly D said of his now-infamous attire and hair.

"It takes me 25 minutes to get it right. Greatness takes time, and this hair right here is greatness. I have it down to a tee, but this is a process right here.”

You heard it here, folks. Greatness takes time.

Jersey Shore's The Situation, J-WOWW, Snooki and Pauly D.

"At the end of the day, it’s not about Italians coming together, it’s about a lifestyle,” says Jenni Farley (aka "J-WOWW") “We all live by a certain lifestyle."

"It's all about the hair, the makeup, the tans, being fit. It’s all preparation for the summer." Seconds Snooki (aka "Nicole Pilozzi"): "I look good in anything!"

As for critics who bash the show's Italian-American stereotyping, Mike Sorrentino (aka "The Situation") asks that fans of Jersey Shore show a little patience.

"It’s only the first episode and we’re only seven days in, so you have to give us a chance," says the Staten Island native. "You can’t judge a book by its cover."

No but with this show, you can come pretty close. If you haven't seen it, it's exactly as bad as you think it is ... but that doesn't mean it's not entertaining!

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Theresa Rogers: I Taught Tiger Everything in Bed!

Theresa Rogers is Tiger Woods' oldest mistress and one of the first to get involved with the golf great. As such, she takes credit for all his skills in the sack.

We're serious. Rogers, who joined the loooong list of Tiger Woods mistresses after Radar Online ID'd her yesterday, is a bona fide cougar and proud of it.

Public records show she’s 49, although some reports claim she’s 47. Either way, Theresa Rogers has bragged friends about teaching Tiger bedroom tricks!

“Theresa was crazy about Tiger but she didn’t want to feel like a bought woman, a paid escort,” a source said of Gloria Allred's newest high-profile client.

“She wanted to be the woman who schooled Tiger in the bedroom."

And school him she did. What an apt pupil the lad became!

Rogers, whose affair with Tiger Woods began before he married and continued after, bragged, "I taught him all he needed to know to be a great lover!"

Continues a source close to her: I saw Theresa communicate with Tiger on a number of occasions, talking on the phone and exchanging text messages."

But probably wisely for her, and unfortunately for us, "she never shared his text messages like these other women.” Imagine that. A little discretion.

Rogers has not confirmed the affair publicly and Gloria Allred won’t comment on if she is repping her, but several sources have confirmed the situation.

At this point, it's all the same. Maybe some of the 11 "alleged" mistresses (and counting) linked to Tiger never knew the sports icon for all we know.

But the guy got around so much, we're inclined to believe Theresa Rogers. Do you really give Tiger Woods the benefit of the doubt at this point?

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Elizabeth Kennedy Might Wanna Kill Barry Williams

It won't be a very Brady Christmas for Barry Williams.

The actor that grew up as Greg Brady has obtained a temporary restraining order against Elizabeth Kennedy (pictured), his live-in girlfriend of three years.

In the document, Williams claims the 30-year-old is an "extremely unstable" manic depressive that has "made threats to kill herself in the past and to harm me when she becomes depressed."

Williams is hoping to ban Kennedy from making any contact from him because she allegedly...

• ... secretly withdrew $29,000 from his bank account.
• ... accused him of having an affair with a costar.
• ... pulled a knife on the actor.

"On Aug. 20, 2009, she was extremely upset about losing a beauty contest and threatened to kill herself," states the order, issued last Thursday. "She said she would kill me along with herself... I know that she will definitely try to harm me once she is aware that our relationship is now over because of my discovery of her $29,000 theft from my bank accounts and credit cards."

The first hearing on the issue is scheduled for January 4. In the meantime, paging Alice: Barry needs a home-cooked meal and a hug!

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The Hollywood Gossip Caption Contest: December 15

Welcome to another edition of The Hollywood Gossip Caption Contest, where readers send in the funniest caption(s) for the celebrity picture posted below!

It's simple to play: Look at the pic, click comments and send in your caption(s). Post as many as you like. Have fun. Tomorrow, we'll announce a winner.

That's it! Today's Caption Contest features the great Jon Gosselin. What could the reality star dad-turned playboy d-bag be thinking/saying? You tell us ...

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