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Hayden and Wladimir: Best Of Music Mates

January 31st, 2010

Stepping out for a swanky night, Hayden Panettiere and boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko attended the Best of Musical Gala in Hamburg, Germany on Saturday (January 30).

The “Heroes” actress and her boxer beau were both dressed to the nines and gladly stopped to pose for pictures before heading inside the Color Line Arena.

The day before, Ms Panettiere glammed up the red carpet as she took to the Elle Gala in Stockholm, Sweden.

As far as switching out her blonde locks for a red-ish hue, the actress says, “I was like, ‘I need to change, I need to get myself out of this slot. I don’t feel like a blonde right now!’”

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Miley Cyrus and Noah: Stylish Sisters

January 31st, 2010

Being the good big sister she is Miley Cyrus was spotted spending time with younger sis Noah on Saturday (January 30).

Holding hands and joined by Miley’s new fluffy white pup, the gals made their way into a Burbank, CA recording studio.

Meanwhile, the “Party in the USA” singer recently wrote on her blog, “Slept in until my puppy Mate woke me up with kisses @ 10:30! I sat outside for an hour drinking coffee with my dad, mate, and his doggy tex!”

In related news, Miley is among many celebrities set to present a Grammy award at Sunday night’s show.

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Miss America Katie Stam Gets Engaged

January 31st, 2010

As she readies to pass her crown to the next lucky lady, 2009 Miss America Katie Stam has gotten engaged to fiance Brian Irk!

The Planet Hollywood Towers Open House.

Attending a fundraising event at The Planet Hollywood Towers on Friday night (January 29), Miss Stam’s personal trainer beau got down on one knee and popped the question with 600 guests looking on.

Talking about the moment, Katie tells, “I started hyperventilating because I was so excited. He dropped down on one knee and he said ‘I love you so much. Will you be my Miss America forever?’”

Scheduled to hand over Miss America duties during the ceremony airing on TLC at 8PM tonight (January 30), Katie still can’t believe that she’s on her way to being a married woman.

“This morning, I pulled my hand up from underneath the covers and stared at my ring for a little bit,” she gushes, adding that she and Brian are eyeing a fall wedding in Indianapolis.

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Catherine Zeta Jones: Matinee Marvelous

January 31st, 2010

Emerging from her New York City apartment right on schedule, Catherine Zeta Jones was spotted en route to the Walter Kerr Theatre on Saturday (January 30).

Wearing boots, a skirt and fur coat, the brunette beauty swiftly hopped into an awaiting chauffeured vehicle just hours ahead of her performance of “A Little Night Music.”

In other news, Catherine is featured in the February 5th issue of Entertainment Weekly (on stands now) in which she talks about performing live onstage doing eight shows a week.

Meanwhile, “A Little Night Music” is set in a weekend country house in turn of the century Sweden, bringing together surprising liaisons, long simmering passions and a taste of love’s endless possibilities. Known as witty and wildly romantic, the story centers on the elegant actress Desirée Armfeldt and the spider’s web of sensuality, intrigue and desire that surrounds her.

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Joe Jonas: Recording Studio Stud

January 31st, 2010

Showing up for a recording session, Joe Jonas was spotted arriving at a Hollywood, CA studio on Friday (January 29).

The paparazzi caught up with the hunky Jonas brother as he was stepping out of his Mercedes SUV just ahead of disappearing into the building.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview, the rocker revealed that he and ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift are mending their relationship after a public breakup over the phone per Joe’s doing.

“We’ve been kind of reconnecting, which is good,” said Joe. “I hope she wins a Grammy. She deserves it.”

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Michael Jackson’s Kids to Accept Late Father’s Grammy

January 30th, 2010

Surely to be quite the emotional moment, it has been revealed that Michael Jackson’s eldest children, Prince Michael and Paris, will be accepting an award on their late father’s behalf at the 2010 Grammy Awards.

Taking place this Sunday (January 31) at 8PM, the 12 and 11-year-old siblings will be bestowed the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for their King of Pop papa.

Meanwhile, sources have informed CNN that Paris and Prince Michael’s young brother Blanket, 7, will not be making a stage appearance.

During the Grammy show, music stars including Carrie Underwood, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion and Smokey Robinson are joining forces for a special tribute performance.

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Nicole Kidman Gives Big to Haiti Relief

January 30th, 2010

Pitching in on the relief efforts, Nicole Kidman is the latest celebrity to pull out their pocketbook for Haiti.

Reports tell that the “Eyes Wide Shut” actress coughed up $250,000 in total after pledging $50,000-a-year over the next five years to the Caribbean island nation.

Joining Nicole in the Haiti relief efforts are her “Nine” costar Penelope Cruz and her partner Javier Bardem – as both matched Nicole’s generosity with $250,000 donations.

The hefty pledges were made during a recent fund-raising party held by filmmaker Paul Haggis, who happens to be the founder of the Artists for Peace and Justice’s Haiti relief fund.

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Jay Leno: Working Amidst Contoversy

January 30th, 2010

Doing the best to put aside the controversy, Jay Leno was busy filming his NBC show in Los Angeles on Friday (January 29).

The late night host was spotted driving two of his classic Fiats while film crews shot up material.

Quite the aficionado, Leno is known to have a collection of vintage cars – with the two being put to use looking to be variations of his 1937 Topolino Coupe, one in a two-tone maroon and black color and the other in a crisp all-black look.

Of the criticized move bumping Conan O’Brien from his Tonight Show duties, Leno previously told press: “This is almost the perfect storm. You have two hit shows—‘Tonight Show’ No. 1, Conan No. 1.—you move them both to another situation, and what are the odds that both would do extremely poorly?”

“People think you’re behind-the-scenes, pulling strings,” Leno added. “There’s no strings to pull.”

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Demi Lovato: Headed Back to the States

January 30th, 2010

Finished up with a lengthy stay overseas, Demi Lovato was spotted leaving her London hotel and heading to Heathrow Airport on Friday (January 29).

Always stylishly dressed, the Disney darling was in true rock chick form while sporting denim hotpants, a leather jacket, fishnet tights and matching boots.

Making her way back to Los Angeles ahead of the weekend’s Grammy festivities, the “Camp Rock” cutie signed autographs for her fans and posed for pictures before hopping into a chauffeured ride.

Making for a special moment, Miss Lovato also received a gift from one of her fans – who drew a portrait of her and framed it – to which Miss Lovato had nothing else to say but “Wow!”

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Ashley Tisdale Peps Up, Hits the Gym

January 30th, 2010

Looking to have just gotten herself out of bed, Ashley Tisdale was spotted grabbing up an iced beverage from Coffee Bean on Friday morning (January 29).

Wearing Nike high-tops and her workout gear, the “Aliens In the Attic” actress then headed off to her Toluca Lake gym to work off a few calories ahead of the day’s agenda.

In related news, Miss Tisdale was recently confirmed to be among the stars attending George Lopez’s Haiti relief concert benefit taking place next Thursday, February 4th.

Held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, other guests will include Ashley’s “High School Musical” co-stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, as well as LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

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