Jack Black covered Parade this past week to hawk his new movie, Gulliver’s Travels.  I am pretty sure his interview is one of the most inane things I have ever read.    Jack shared his love of spicy food, marriage advice, and a fascination with botanical gardens.  Seriously?  Yawn.   He also talked about what he thinks is the key to being a good dad to his two and four year old sons:  sleep.

“The more sleep I get, the better dad I am. Parenting is 90% energy; if you don’t have it, then there tend to be some lazy TV-watching days with the kids, and that ain’t gettin’ it done.”

One, he’s right:  sleep does help you parent better, because if you’re walking around like a zombie then you’re not going to be terribly effective at anything.  Two, therein lies the rub:  parents just don’t get a whole lot of sleep for the first few years.   So unless you have enough money to hire a nanny to help you out, you’re probably just doing the best you can.  Which sometimes means you spend the occasional lazy day in front of the tube, and that’s just fine, on occasion.  Do not let Jack Black tell you otherwise!

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Somethings scare you silly.

Zombies for instance. Or apocalyptic events and pandemic diseases that decimate the earth. But none were quite as scary as the idea of Charlie Sheen appearing on AMC’s crazy good The Walking Dead. Originally reported that Sheen’s representatives confirmed a role as a “walker” – the term for a zombie – it is being denied by the network:

Unless your brain has been eaten by the virus, you can probably figure this one out on your own, but for the record: An AMC rep just told us there is no truth to the Charlie Sheen casting rumor and calls the story “crazy.”

I hope this is not an omen of trends to come for this show. No celebs in walk on roles as reanimated corpses. Seriously, how distracting would that be to the story?

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When did this happen?

Fragrance, shoes, clothing and accessories make The Jessica Simpson Collection crazy popular and earned the sometime singer $750 million dollars this year. The projections hit $1 billion dollars for next year as she expands her line to include sportswear that comes out in late 2011.

“She is the girl next door and has great product,” says [Licensing CEO Vince] Camuto, adding, ”People like her. People look at her as a style icon.”

Simpson has a lot to be happy about. Her empire is making her loads of dough and she just got engaged to former NFL player Eric Johnson on November 11th.

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Director Peter Jackson is finally ready to get some traction on The Hobbit, his long awaited sequel/prequel to his Lord of the Rings trilogy. and will reunite with Cate Blanchett.

Blanchett was Galadriel, Lady of Lothlorian in the cinematic J.R.R. Tolkein world and she will reprise her role for Jackson’s new film of the classic tale. Jackson said:

“Cate is one of my favorite actors to work with and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her reprise the role she so beautifully brought to life in the earlier films”

The Hobbit will be filmed in Digital 3D and is aiming for a December 2012 release date.

[image: New Line Cinema]

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The Children’s Defense Fund Beat The Odds program held it’s 20th Anniversary celebration held at Gustavino’s in New York City on Monday December 6th and Law & Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay came to celebrate. Supporting and advocating on behalf of children nationwide, the organization works for health care, education and protection from abuse, the CDF has done amazing work since it was founded in 1973.

Lots of supporters came out for the night, including Paulina Porizkova and her husband Rick Ocasek, Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld, Elisabeth Shue and Star Jones. Check out the photos under.

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Things move so fast in a reality star’s life…

Kim Kardashian has moved on from super gorgeous male model Gabriel Aubry. The two haven’t been together that long (starting a little before Thanksgiving) but Kardashian is bouncing back with another sports star crush: NBA’s Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets.

Kardashian may have been put off by the supposed ill will Halle Berry, the mother of Aubry’s daughter Nahala, had for the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star.

Apparently Halle was not happy with her ex’s hookup with Kim—and she let her feelings be known. “It was just too much to handle for Kim,” the source tells E! News. “She realized very quickly they were better off as friends.”

Kim’s met her current crush around Halloween and the two stayed in touch. Now Kardashian is revving up the fires with Humphries.

[image: Olsen Twins News]

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The Fighter pushed it’s way down Hollywood Boulevard to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for a premiere on Monday December 6th. Actors Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg, who star as real life pugilistic half-brothers Dickey Eklund and Mickey “Irish” Ward, descended the red carpet in very different styles.

Wahlberg wore a more traditional suit and tie while Bale opted for a less formal track jacket and jeans. Costar Amy Adams knocked everyone out with her white v-neck dress and flowing strawberry blonde locks.

The Fighter opens Friday December 10th.

Hit the link for all the photos of the stars at the Los Angeles premiere. (Read the article)

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Elizabeth Edwards lost her battle with cancer today. The 61 year-old had just announced on Monday December 6th on her Facebook page that doctors advised treatment would no longer help and she was going to her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to be with her children, family and loved ones.

In 2004, Edwards first learned she had breast cancer and treatment rendered it in remission. When her husband, Senator John Edwards was running in the Democratic primary against (then) Senators Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton in 2007, the Edwards told the world the cancer had returned and could not be cured. It was maglinant and had now spread to her hip bones, ribs, lungs and lymph nodes.

After seeking treatment at a hospital over the Thanksgiving holiday, Edwards was told the cancer had spread to her liver and that treatment was now “unproductive” at this point. She wrote on her social networking page:

“I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces — my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope.” She added: “The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that.”

Although they have been estranged for over 2 years, John Edwards was with her and her children in her final hours.

Regardless of her politics, Elizabeth Edwards perseverance to live with, survive and even thrive despite the disease was inspirational to many fighting and facing the cruel effects the devastating illness.

Rest in Peace, Elizabeth.

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Stay Gold Ponyboy!

Birthday greetings to everyone!

1932 – Ellen Burstyn
1949 – Tom Waits
1955 – Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company)
1966 – C Thomas Howell
1979 – Sarah Barielles
1987 – Aaron Carter
1988 – Emily Browning
1989 – Nicholas Hoult

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The power of two: Russell Brand and Katy Perry light up the red carpet of the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles on December 6th for the premiere of Russell’s movie The Tempest. The two shimmered in silvery gray – his velvety suit and her one shoulder goddess gown – and might as well have sprinkled fairy dust down the carpet; they were simply adorable together.

Helen Mirren, Chris Colfer, Dijmon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons and Alan Cummings also took in the showing and are pictured below with lots more Katy & Russell.

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