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Today’s Celebrity Birthdays: Elisabetta Canalis, Jennifer Hudson, Emmy Rossum & More

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating today, September 12th, including:

1940 – Linda Gray, actress
1943 – Michael Ondaatje, author
1951 – Joe Pantoliano, actor
1955 – Peter Scolari, actor
1957 – Rachel Ward, actress
1962 – Amy Yasbeck, actress
1966 – Ben Folds, musician
1967 – Jason Statham, actor
1967 – Louis C.K., comedian
1968 – Paul F. Tompkins, comedian
1969 – James Frey, author
1973 – Paul Walker, actor
1974 – Jennifer Nettles, singer
1978 – Elisabetta Canalis, model
1978 – Benjamin Mackenzie, actor
1978 – Ruben Studdard, singer
1981 – Jennifer Hudson, singer
1986 – Emmy Rossum, actress

Sarah McLachlan Honors Flight 93 & 9/11 Victims With Moving Performance

Grammy winner Sarah McLachlan performed at the Flight 93 Memorial yesterday, honoring those who gave their lives as they fought the hijackers of their plane on September 11th, 2001.

At the dedication ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, McLachlan performed “Angel” for the victim’s families, members of the community, Vice President Joseph Biden and former presidents George W Bush and Bill Clinton.

“With their brave decision they launched the first counteroffensive in the war on terror,” former president Bush said at the ceremony. “Americans are alive today because the passengers and crew of Flight 93 chose to act, and we will forever be grateful.”

The ceremony ended with each passenger’s name being read aloud accompanied by bells tolling in their honor.

Amy Smart & Carter Oosterhouse Say ‘I Do’

Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse were married on Saturday, September 10th.

The couple tied the knot in his hometown of Traverse City, Michigan. It is also where he parents now live.

“We feel so excited and blessed to celebrate this happy day with our family and friends,” the newlyweds told Us Weekly.

Smart, 35, wore a Carolina Herrera dress with Neil Lane jewelry and her bridesmaids wore Ann Taylor.

Oosterhouse, 34, is a host and carpenter on HGTV. He will celebrate his 35th birthday on the 19th of this month.

The couple met in November 2010 at an event and began quietly dating. Oosterhouse popped the question to Smart in April.

 

Marcia Cross At 2011 Alma Awards

Marcia Cross was in attendance for the 2011 NCLR Alma Awards at the Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica on Saturday, September 10th.

The Desperate Housewives star opted for a shimmering navy blue strapless dress with sweetheart neckline and satin bow at the waist by Jean Fares Couture.

Cross was joined by her TV costars Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria for the red carpet event.

[image: WENN]

Keira Knightley & Viggo Mortensen Premiere ‘A Dangerous Method’ At TIFF

Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen walked the red carpet at Roy Thompson Hall of the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere their film A Dangerous Method.

Knightley, 26, wore a lovely, lacy, backless, pale peach colored dress from Elie Saab Couture. She paired the look with matching Miu Miu heels and minimal accessories. Love Keira’s look!

The two stars were at a press conference earlier in the day talking about the film.

“The most positive aspect of what Freud fathered was the idea of listening. One of the most loving things you can do is listen to someone,” Moretnsen, 52, said of his character in the film, Sigmund Freud.

“It was a very challenging role and I think that was one of the reasons why I really wanted to play her because I really didn’t know who she was,” the British actress said of her character Sabine Spielrein.

A Dangerous Method costars Michael Fassbender, Vincent Cassel and Sarah Gadon and was directed by David Cronenberg. It opens in theaters November 23rd.

More photos below. (Read the article)

Today’s Celebrity Birthdays: Kristy McNichol, Harry Conick Jr., Ludacris & More

Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating today, September 11th, including:

1928 – Earl Holliman, actor
1940 – Brian De Palma, director
1942 – Lola Falana, singer
1943 – Mickey Hart, drummer
1950 – Amy Madigan, actress
1953 – Tommy Shaw, musician
1957 – Brad Bird, director
1960 – Anne Ramsay, actress
1961 – Virginia Madsen, actress
1962 – E.G. Daily, voice actress
1962 – Kristy McNichol, actress
1965 – Moby, musician
1967 – Harry Conick Jr., musician
1970 – Taraji P. Henson, actress
1977 – Ludacris, musician
1978 – Ben Lee, musician
1980 – Mike Comrie, professional hockey player
1981 – Charles Kelley, musician
1987 – Tyler Hoechlin, actor

[image: Nikki Nelson/WENN]

Lady Gaga Dating ‘Vampire Diaries’ Actor Taylor Kinney

Lady Gaga cast him in her video for “You and I” but has Taylor Kinney taken on the part of Gaga’s boyfriend?

The Vampire Diaries hottie (Uncle Mason, the werewolf) and Stefani Germanotta, (aka Mother Monster) have reportedly “hooked up” since the making of the video back in July.

Kinney, 30, and Gaga, 25, spent Labor Day weekend together in Mission Viejo, CA and “were hanging out” a source close to Gaga told People magazine.

The twosome were also spotted together by patrons of the Southern California spot The Sneak Joint during the holiday weekend.

“I couldn’t tell it was her at first,” a customer told RadarOnline. “It just looked like some hot couple making out, but then I realized it was Lady Gaga! Everyone went nuts! She was so sweet too — she even signed some autographs.”

Ironically, the song “You and I” was written with her on/off boyfriend Luc Carl as inspiration and muse for the tune.

[image: WENN]

WATCH: New U.S. Trailer For ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’

London in the 1970s and the mysterious inner workings of the British intelligence agency MI-6 are on display in the new film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

Based on the novel by John le Carre, the movie follows a former agent (Gary Oldman) who is brought back to find out who is the traitor and double agent within the organization.

Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, Toby Jones and John Hurt star in the Tomas Alfredson directed thriller.

The film received lots of positive reviews at the Venice Film Festival last week. It opens in the UK on September 16th and in the US on December 9th.

Check the trailer below. (Read the article)

Tom Cruise ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ New Movie Poster

Tom Cruise gets his hoodie on in the first Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol movie poster.

The fourth film in the franchise, Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his team are forced to go underground to clear their name after being implicated in a global terrorist plot.

The movie stars Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Josh Holloway, Michael Nyqvist, and Tom Wilkinson. Executive producer J.J. Abrams and director Brad Bird helm the thriller.

If you haven’t seen it yet – check out the first trailer here.

Sofia Vergara Sexy Photo Shoot For Vanity Fair

Sofia Vergara is simply stunning in her latest photo shoot appearing in the October issue of Vanity Fair with Angelina Jolie on the cover.

The Modern Family star has a vibe straight from the 60s – a little Jane Fonda/Barbarella mixed with Raquel Welch/One Million Years B.C. and a dash of Brigitte Bardot/And God Created Woman.

Famed photographer Norman Jean Roy took the fabulous photos of the 39 year-old Colombian beauty lounging on a chaise, showing off her assests and just looking gorgeous.

Vergara will appear on the big screen in the Garry Marshall ensemble flick New Year’s Eve and the 2012 Farrelly Brothers film of The Three Stooges.

Modern Family‘s season three premiere bows on Wednesday, September 21st.

In the meantime, just enjoy more stunning Sofia portraits below. (Read the article)

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