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Party Central: The Latest Buzz from Your Favorite Stars
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Karina Smirnoff and Carrie Ann Inaba Chris Weeks/WireImage.com
More than 50,000 men, women and children woke up at the break of dawn Saturday to raise funds and awareness for women's cancers at the annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women. Among these early risers was Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba, who, despite feeling under the weather, was determined to walk. "I really just wanted to be a part of the event," the cohost of the morning told TV Guide. "I mean, don't you feel it? There's all this energy here. It doesn't feel like it's 6 o'clock in the morning." Also walking, along with her puppy, was My Name is Earl star Nadine Velasquez, who fresh off the finale was looking forward to another Earl event. "We're going to be on Family Feud on June 1st. It's Celebrity Family Feud; the cast of My Name is Earl vs. the Camdenites." It looks like Family Feud is just the beginning for the recurring characters of Camden as Vasquez promises there will be more story lines featuring the townies on Season 4. "I feel like it's really been established as a little town, and more and more people really want to see everybody together. For me it's more fun when we're all together and we're all in a bunch of mess.” DWTS' Karina Smirnoff may have missed the walk due to heavy traffic, but once she did arrive she was eager to set straight rumors about her and all the Marios in her life. "I'm taking it as a compliment," Smirnoff told TV Guide about romance rumors surrounding her and dance partner Mario Barrett. "We do have great chemistry together, we do get along but there's nothing but a professional relationship there. And we do try to act out, portray romance on the dance floor so when people take it past the dance floor it means we're doing a really good job." In the meantime, she's enjoying her two-year relationship with Mario Lopez, but don’t ask Smirnoff if the couple is talking diamond shapes and sizes — she's simply not there yet. "I am a commitment freak so I'm not talking anything. Just enjoying the time, enjoying his company. He’s a great guy." — Carita Rizzo
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Audrina Patridge and Lauren Conrad by Chris Polk/MTV
At a private hilltop location in Los Angeles, The Hills cast and their fans on Monday celebrated the Season 3 finale with a blow-out party that featured a performance by Usher, a screening of the season closer and cocktails on a lawn with sweeping views of the city. Despite the unusually chilly temps, the stars turned out in their hottest threads, including frocks from Lauren's line for her and Lo. The conspicuous absences of Heidi and Spencer (rumored to be sequestered elsewhere) were the big buzz, but the cast stayed mum on why the pair didn't show. While The Hills cast has seen its share of drama, there's only more to be had in Season 4, especially as these twentysomethings get more serious about careers, relationships and, of course, feuds. As Lauren, Lo, Audrina and others arrived on the scene, TVGuide.com caught up with them to get a preview of next season. Here's what they had to say about: Boys and Relationships:For Season 4, expect more, more, more. Lo and Lauren throw a big party in their new pad and invite boys galore. The ever-single Stephanie feasts her eyes on, well, everyone, and Lauren may have a new beau in tow. And as for Audrina and Justin Bobby? They're definitely back on, but as for how hot things will get, Audrina would only say, "[Justin has] always been there for me, and he still is." Drama and Frenemies:Don't hold your breath for a Lauren-Heidi relationship thaw. Despite Heidi's ostensible good-will appearance at Goa, Lauren says she "will probably not" reconcile with Heidi. Ever. And as for the growing tension among Audrina, Lauren and Lo, it's just a part of growing up. Audrina says she knows her new focus on her career has meant that she's not around as much for Lauren. Add Justin to the picture, and you've got a recipe for friendship dissolution. For Lo's part, she sees the tension as having nothing to do with her, despite her self-described "foul face" when the topic comes up. Next season, expect more from Lo's perspective. "It's disheartening to see me turn into such a bad guy on the show," she said. In Season 4, she promised, "You're going to see the other side of the story. I think people need to remember that it's Audrina and Lauren's relationship that's having problems.... It's not my relationship to muck up." Careers and the Future:With Lauren officially working side-by-side again with Whitney, will there be a turf war at People's Revolution? Whitney says no. "I don't like to be alone," she confided. "I'm used to having lots of girls around me all the time, so it's great to have [Lauren] around." As for her own ambitions, Ms. Port may soon be joining the ranks of Lauren and Heidi with her own line, but details are TBD. For now, designing clothes is simply her "pleasure." Lo, meanwhile, sees herself hosting for 'nets like E! and Bravo, and Audrina has acting on the brain. To Patridge, her just-announced role in Into the Blue 2 is a "stepping-stone" that might lead, she hopes, to a career like Charlize Theron's. Despite all the plans and drama to come, however, all of it — ok, most — was on hold during Monday's soirée. For one brief night, Hollywood's young reality royalty lived it up and celebrated the show's success, together. — Anna Dimond
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Paris Hilton and Benji Madden by Chris Polk/ WireImage.com
Young Hollywood came out in full force to Crown Bar, Hollywood's hip new hotspot, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The space was transformed into the "Hornitos Garden of Agave," and the décor was far from incomplete with an elaborate ice sculpture and a donkey piñata hanging above the dance floor. Of course, a party is not a party in Hollywood without Paris Hilton and her new beau Benji Madden. When asked about what romantic things he does for her, Paris gushed to TV Guide, "He writes me beautiful letters and he just has a heart of gold. We are very in love!" Everybody all at once now, awww. Guests enjoyed cheese quesadillas and tuna tartare with some specialty cocktails to help wash them down, including Brothers & Sisters 'newly single Dave Annable. Between sips of his margarita, he recalled one of his favorite memories from the set. "I think one of my favorites," he said, "is one of the first scenes they did with Sally [Field]. We were shooting outside of a jail in the second episode of the first season and we had this scene where we were yelling at each other and it just hit me, I was like 'holy s**t, that's Sally Field and I'm yelling at her.' It was so weird, I was so excited. Every day is a great memory for me." New dad Joel Madden was also enjoying the festivities as DJ Samantha Ronson kept the guests on the dance floor spinning this year's hottest tracks. Ronson's frequent sidekick Lindsay Lohan was also there to soak up the scene. She and her crew were spotted at a table next to the now-famous DJ chatting and enjoying the tunes. Lauren Conrad, who arrived at the party by sneaking in a back entrance, was also at the table with her Hills costar, Lo Bosworth. The two participated in the celebration with Hornito's Ultimate Cinco Margaritas and shots of tequila! I couldn't help but notice that Lo brought two young gentlemen with her, one of which never left her side. I smell a boyfriend! So is there any other way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with a celebrity-infested, tequila-sponsored fiesta? I should think not. Add a piñata into the mix and everyone's saying olé by midnight. — Lindsey Jordahl
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Mark Ballas and Kristi Yamaguchi by Ryan Born/ WireImage.com
Stepping in to the TV Guide Sexiest Stars Party at Katsuya Thursday night, the place was packed as throngs of people swished through the crowded front room and snaked around past the sushi bar, the photo booth and into the back room, S Bar. Servers moved through the crowd with trays of tall, exotic cocktails, and the bar was lined with glossy guests in hip threads. Weaving through the scene were recognizable celebs squeezing by. Suddenly, there was E! host Michael Yo high-fiving a TV Guide pal (his rumored new main squeeze, Karina Smirnoff, was not in tow). Next, there Kenneth the Page — aka Jack McBrayer — who seemed just as earnest in real-life as he does in his 30 Rock garb. Upon some intros, he shook hands, and said, "Thanks for having me!" It was tempting to inquire about his video costar, Mariah Carey, and her new husband, but there was sushi waiting (priorities, priorities). Stepping in to the dining area with a pomegranate Mojito in hand, the central sushi-making area was enclosed by long bars filled with platters and platters of fresh rolls — it was tough to know where to begin. The first challenge, though, was opening the chopsticks — the trick to which an observant server discreetly explained, minimizing the risk of an uncouth chopstick-waving scene. With food and a second cocktail taken care of (this time a crushed watermelon number, complete with a watermelon-cucumber garnish stacked atop it), it was on to find the fabled DJ, Samantha Ronson, and her bumpin' beats. Pressing through the crush of people toward the back room, Bill Maher appeared, casually chatting with a TV Guide correspondent over a drink and joking about causing a ruckus at the party. Ruckuses, on TV and off, seem to be his specialty. But there still were beats to be found. It was in the plush, high-ceilinged S Bar that the festivities were going on in full effect. The room pulsed with activity, as groups of people created their own mini-dance floors, scattered throughout. Of course, dancing gets a little intimidating when half the room was filled with Dancing with the Stars pros and celebs. Kristi Yamaguchi — decked out in a sexy, sequined white dress with a deep neckline — came by, followed by her Dancing partner Mark Ballas. As he slid by, he gave a little arm squeeze and greeting, a gesture that seemed fitting for the warmth of the evening. Refreshingly, he traded his spandexy TV costumes for a textured, white shirt for the occasion, which allowed for a whole new perspective on this season's likely pro winner. A nice space opened up at the bar, courtesy Kym Johnson and her other Dancing compadres. There's nothing like a backless dress to open up space at a bar! While hanging out and getting advice on where to get dance lessons in L.A., drinks arrived, there was a cheers, and the night settled in properly: Sipping on cocktails, with some definitively sexy stars. — Anna Dimond Related:• TV Guide's Sexiest Stars: Check out photos, video and more on this year's picks• Get the inside scoop on the Sexiest Stars party from Matt Mitovich• Watch Video: Ausiello chats with Jennifer Love Hewitt and more of TV Guide's Sexiest Stars
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The best way to prep for a first day back at work? For Heroes' Jack Coleman, spa treatments at the grand opening of Spa Luce at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Though the show earlier this week resumed shooting Thursday, Friday is Coleman's first day back. As such, pampering was in order for him, along with his wife, Beth, and daughter, Tess. TV Guide took the opportunity to get a peek at what's coming up on the long-missing NBC series. What's in the cards for Noah Bennett this season? "I'm currently incarcerated and at the bottom of Level Five in the company facility," Coleman told TV Guide. "I think there may be an escape in the offing, but at a cost." Surprisingly, Noah might not be considered one of the villains at the forefront of the upcoming season. "I think I'm probably more likely to be hunting them," he says. "But on our show there are always uneasy and unexpected alliances." As for other characters, Coleman says viewers will be seeing more of Hiro. "He's firmly planted in Yakamoto Industries now," says Coleman. "I think Hiro's more the guy who starts out wealthy and comfortable and is very unhappy taking over his father's business and needs the quest. That's his destiny." Fans can expect to see Hayden Panettiere, aka Noah's daughter Claire, to be more assertive. "She's trying to use what she has for a greater good rather than just blend in and be anonymous," Coleman says of his take on the teen's journey. Another character Coleman recommends keeping an eye on — Mohinder. The actor teases, "He's not as mild-mannered as he once was." — Bekah Wright
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Michael Urie, Becki Newton and Christopher Gorham by Jordan Strauss/ WireImage.com
Stars were all about support at the annual GLAAD Awards, which honor fair portrayal of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the media. "I didn't let a straight person near me tonight," joked Kathy Griffin before asking her mother onstage to name the most gay person she could think of. "Is Ryan Seacrest here?" asked 87-year-old Maggie Griffin, as the audience roared with laughter and approval. The merry red carpet was like a who's who of television, with Ellen Degeneres, Becky Newton, Sally Field, Jennifer Beals and more zipping by. We stopped Ugly Betty's Christopher Gorham to chat about the rest of the season, and he elaborated on what Ausiello reported last week. "The show is going to be better than ever towards the end of season two," he says. "A lot of us felt that there was a lot going on in season two, so many of those storylines are being wrapped up and the show is going to re-focus back on Betty." Gorham speculates the change towards a more Betty-centric show could be the reason costar Rebecca Romijn will go from regular to recurring. "My suspicion is that there are so many characters on this show and it's in the theme of refocusing back on Betty. That's all I can think of. She does an amazing job on this show so I'm sad that she’s not going to be around all the time." Brothers & Sisters took home the award for Outstanding Drama for the second year in a row and Matthew Rhys shared his thought of the honor with TV Guide. "I try not make too much of it because I think the less we make of it the more accepted it is and the better it is for everyone. I think it's just part of a great evolutionary pattern that we're on a network show dealing with gay themes." When we asked how his castmate, Rob Lowe, is doing in regards to the nanny debacle, Rhys shrugged. "I think he's doing fine. The honest answer is I never see Rob. He's always with Calista, never with anyone else. I know he has all our support." The Walkers wouldn't have it any other way. — Carita Rizzo
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Patrick and Jillian Dempsey by Jamie McCarthy/ WireImage.com
Love was in the air at the Monday premiere of Made of Honor in New York City, thanks in no small part to the movie's McDreamy star. Grey's Anatomy's Patrick Dempsey — who in the romantic comedy plays a rogue that begins pining for his platonic pal (Michelle Monaghan) — was the very first celebrity to hit the mile-long pink carpet at the event. So how is he handling the transition from the halls of Seattle Grace to the silver screen? "I hope it's seamless!" he tells TV Guide. "I'm really happy to be working and getting the opportunities that I've been given, and hopefully they're entertaining people." (No worries on that front, at least according to his Made of Honor costar Whitney Cummings. "He's definitely easy on the eyes," she says. "But he's also so improvisational and off-the-cuff hysterical.") Dempsey managed to score bonus points in the gentleman department by crediting his successful streak to the support of wife Jill Fink, his escort for the evening: "Without her, I wouldn't be here," he said. And they weren't the only ones feeling lovey-dovey that night: Just before the movie began, Pennsylvania-based couple Michelle Golightly and Shaun Bollinger — the winners of an online "Get Married at the Premiere" contest — tied the knot outside of the Ziegfeld Theater as their friends, family and the cast looked on. The ceremony was officiated by the newly ordained Mary Hart (of Entertainment Tonight), and afterwards the newlyweds were whisked off for a honeymoon to Paris and Venice. Talk about getting a Hollywood ending. — Ingela Ratledge, with reporting by Leanne ShearMore Party coverage:• Young Hollywood Awards Bring Hot Stars, Cool Scoop• Housewives Have Heart; Plus: A Finale Teaser!
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Thomas Dekker by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com
"It takes a special kind of person to be part of young Hollywood," host Aisha Tyler told the audience at Hollywood Life's 10th Annual Young Hollywood Awards, before rattling off the undergarmentless achievements of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and friends. But at Avalon nightclub, the young ones honored were far from the scandalous kind. Chris O'Donnell, America Ferrera, J.J. Abrams and more took center stage to honor those on the cusp of breaking through, purely on the basis of their talent. TV Guide caught up with Thomas Dekker on the red carpet, who, despite sweltering conditions, was the epitome of cool. And for good reason — Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles are back this fall, bigger than ever. "I'm so excited. We're going to have to crank [the episodes] out pretty quick because we're going on in October." Viewers can look forward to an action-packed 13 episodes. "A lot of very dark twists immediately take place right at the beginning," teases Dekker. "Lots of changes and lots more action!" J.J. Abrams, who presented the award for Hottest New Filmmaker to his friend Matt Reeves ( Cloverfield), shared his excitement about Lost's season finale before heading inside "I can tell you that knowing where it's going, this season ends so strongly. I'm thrilled for everyone to see it." Even Dancing with the Stars' Mario defied the heat wave and the wrath of Karina Smirnoff to make an appearance at the award show. "The future of entertainment is here," he said but was quick to add he wouldn’t be staying long. "I'm dancing today and tonight. I have rehearsal, and when I leave here, I'm going straight to the dance floor!" Hey, even Young Hollywood has to work. — Carita Rizzo
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Brenda Strong and Eva Longoria by Eric Charbonneau/ WireImage.com
"They jokingly refer to it as 'The Angina Monologues' because it has a similar set-up to The Vagina Monologues — although this is more PG than that show," Desperate Housewives' Brenda Strong told TV Guide at the L.A. premiere of You've Gotta Have Heart, an evening of themed readings held to increase awareness about heart disease in women andraise money for the non-profit behind the show, Events Of The Heart. Strong enlisted co-stars Eva Longoria and Dana Delany to participate alongside Two and a Half Men's Holland Taylor, Nip/Tuck's AnnaLynne McCord and TV vets Jeffrey Tambor, Stephen Collins and Markie Post. Longoria, who was the constant butt of short jokes on stage because she was standing next to the incredibly tall Judy Gold, explained: "Brenda is a really good friend. Anything she wants me to support I am there for her. And it sounded like a fun way to get the information out there." The ladies, though, didn't need a lot of convincing. "It is something that is just not talked about enough despite the fact that heart disease is the leading killer of women," said Delany, who became personally aware of the risks when she accidentally discovered her own heart murmur five years ago. "People think of it as a man's disease, like you can only get it if you eat red meat and drink whiskey. But it gets women. It is a harsh reality and I think a night of readings will get the facts out there in a fun way." The Housewives took time out from shooting the season finale to attend, and while they wouldn't spill many plot points, Delany did promise that the Mayfair mystery would be solved, adding that it would involve her ex-husband (played by Gary Cole) "and it is going to be a lethal resolution." — Carrie Bell
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Cat Deeley by Jason Merritt/FilmMagic
The Britweek Launch, held Thursday night at the home of the Consul General, was a little like a ball: Nearly everyone, including the five American Idol contestants had a curfew. So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley only had a few hours in LA before she was due back on the set in Las Vegas and Battlestar Galactica's Jamie Bamber also flew in just for the weekend and has to report back to work in Vancouver Monday morning. There was even a prince charming of sorts, British Bachelor Matt Grant, who offered a ring to one lucky contestant whose identity is yet to be revealed. Cat Deeley was even more rushed, saying, "We have literally just flown in from Vegas for the night. We've come here to the party and then we fly back out. Wheels are up at 9:30! So, I'm off like Cinderella. It's a bit like a pumpkin, but a jet instead of a pumpkin!" Deeley promises the show, which debuts after Idol's finale, is going to be "bigger and better" this season. "We're just hoping that we still get the same amount of talent and characters. We've reached a point now where we've seen all the tricks, so we're like, 'Okay, so he can spin on his head. Now we want him to do a triple somersault and land on one arm.' Expectations rise with every single season but I think we're going to get there." Matt Grant wrapped filing on the ABC series The Bachelor: London Calling about six weeks ago and has since returned to England. He was coy about his choice, but unlike the last bachelor, the much-vilified Brad Womack, Grant assured us that he has chosen a woman and has actually proposed. He did admit to a few "secret rendezvous" with the woman of his choice and that selecting the right Bachelorette "just came down to compatibility and sense of humor." He's planning a romantic evening for the night of the finale, when he and his presumed fiancée, can finally go public. Jamie Bamber, a Brit with dual citizenship who works with an American accent on Battlestar Galactica, couldn't tell us a thing about the series finale other than "people are going to die." With the final six episodes left to film, he said he doesn't know yet if that includes him. "They normally try to be courteous and get the information to you before everyone else, but they don't always succeed. I'm sure they'll tell me in the next couple of weeks." Asked whether he's hoping for a dramatic death scene, he said, "Sure. Why not? I know the show's ending so I've got nothing to lose. If they kill me, they kill me." All he could tell us for certain is that his wife Kerry Norton, whom he jetted into town to spend the weekend with, will be in the finale. Among the other guests: author Jackie Collins, Monty Python alums Eric Idle and John Cleese, Dame Judi Dench, Michael York and Imelda Staunton. — Sharon Knolle
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Rex Lee by Matthew Simmons/ WireImage.com
The best and brightest from the Asian community — including Kristi Yamaguchi and Rex Lee — came out to celebrate their heritage at the Asian Excellence Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The award show, now in its seventh year, will air May 1 on E! (6 pm/ET). Lee, who won a Supporting Television Actor award, spent the beginning of the evening bopping around the red carpet nervously. But he did manage to leak a few secrets on the fifth and upcoming season of HBO's Entourage. Lee plays Lloyd on the Hollywood comedy, which he says is scheduled to return in September. "I've seen two scripts and it picks up at the end of Season 4, when Medellin premiered at Cannes and got a bad reaction. So, the beginning of this season is the aftermath of that. A little time has passed but the aftermath is where we pick back up." Sounds like something worth celebrating! — Mekeisha MaddenUse our Online Video Guide to pick up a little Entourage of your own
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Marcia Cross and Dana Delany by Dale Wilcox/ WireImage.com
What it would take for Desperate Housewives Bree and Katherine to lovingly embrace remains a mystery, but when it comes to actresses Marcia Cross and Dana Delany, all they needed for a big hug was some great comedy, delicious food and a good cause. "She's such a great friend," Delany told TV Guide at the Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine event in Beverly Hills that raised funds for the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Delany, who has been a board member for the foundation for almost ten years, didn't just get her castmates Cross and James Denton to attend the event, she also helped set up two set visits to Desperate Housewives along with scripts, lunches and makeovers, that sold for $18,000 each. And for those of us with slimmer wallets, creator Marc Cherry offered some exclusive scoop about the finale. "We're going to find out the truth about what happened in Katherine's house 12 years ago and what the deal is with her daughter and it's going to be a shocking conclusion that all the women will be involved in it," he spilled to TV Guide. Delicious, indeed. — Carita Rizzo Use our Online Video Guide to team up with some clips of Desperate Housewives
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The Jonas Brothers by Kevin Mazur/ WireImage.com
The children of the Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School in Los Angeles came to school Tuesday knowing that there would be a celebration for Earth Day. The cheerleading squad had prepared their special "green" cheers, and the school's own student rock band had written Earth Day songs for the occasion. But when the Jonas Brothers — Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas — showed up to watch the festivities, the kids could not believe their eyes. Squeals and screams of delight drowned out Disney President and CEO Robert A. Iger, who introduced the tween-dream trio. The brothers, along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Iger, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the eco-group TreePeople, were on hand to help the kids plant trees and to discuss the importance of going green. "We want to be able to be a positive influence," said Kevin. "The little things count. If everyone flipped their lights out at night it would be amazing what the world could do." The Walt Disney Company presented a $250,000 check to TreePeople to help further its cause to plant more trees at Los Angeles-area schools, part of Mayor Villaraigosa’s Million Trees LA Program. VoluntEARS from Disney were on hand to assist the children in planting trees and shrubs around the Lizarraga Elementary campus. The Jonas Brothers, sporting green-colored attire for the occasion, got into the act, shoveling dirt with the kids and discussing what they do to help the environment. Kevin, the only Jonas old enough to drive, recently purchased a hybrid vehicle. The brothers also make sure that their products are as green as possible. "The packaging on our CDs is made with 100 percent recycled materials," said Nick. The guys reminded the kids to turn off their televisions and unplug computers when not in use, and to keep water usage to a minimum. "You can also do things like make sure to use both sides of the paper!" added Joe. For the kids at Lizarraga elementary school, this will be one Earth Day they will most likely never forget. — Clare Kleinedler
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Henry Winkler and Ron Howard by Michael Tran/FilmMagic
A bevy of balloons and children arrived for the premiere of A Plumm Summer, held Sunday at the Mann Bruin Theatre in Westwood, Calif. In homage to one of the film's icons — a true-life marionette named Froggy Doo who appeared alongside "Happy Herb McAllister" on Montana television for 22 years starting in the '60s —the carpet rolled out for celebs was green. Beyond the real Froggy Doo, other icons hit the carpet, including Henry Winkler, who plays "Happy Herb," and Ron Howard, there to support his Happy Days pal as well as his brother Clint, who has a cameo in the film. Also making an appearance were actors from the movie including Billy Baldwin ( Dirty Sexy Money) and Brenda Strong ( Desperate Housewives). Delivering news about another ABC fave was Jasmine Jessica Anthony, who will soon be seen on Ugly Betty as Gio's younger sister, Antonella. "I don't like Betty," Anthony says of her character. "I'm kind of rude to her and say in one of my scenes, 'You're a little old to wear braces.'" Anthony's truth teller isn't the only one to be reckoned with in the new batch of Betty. Wilhemina will be up to her old tricks as well, "coming back to 'Mode' and trying to take everybody's job," the young actress tells us. — Bekah Wright
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Jay Leno by Ryan Born/WireImage.com
You know it's an anticlimactic movie premiere when Jay Leno is the biggest star on the red carpet. No, seriously. Charlie Sheen? No show. Vanessa Williams? Uh-uh. Surely Tom Arnold. But nope. Kim Kardashian showed up, let photographers shoot her on the red carpet, and then split. Apparently, all the bigger, expected celebs skipped the Thursday-night premiere of National Lampoon: One, Two, Many to instead attend a screening of Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Yet there was good ol' Leno in his trademark leather jacket. Leno initially dodged reporters, ducking into the Arclight Hollywood, straight past us desperate-for-quotes types. A straight to DVD release, National Lampoon: One, Two, Many was written and produced by Tonight Show announcer John Melendez, who stars in the sex romp. Later, Leno resurfaced on a terrace connected to the theater and answered questions. When asked if he regretted telling actor Ryan Phillippe to "give me your gayest look" during a recent Tonight Show sitdown, Leno said, "I already apologized." "I haven't talked to Ryan since because I talked to him before the interview," he added, not-so-subtly letting reporters know that Phillippe was fully aware that the bit was coming. "We're friends. It's a talk show." Melendez later defended Leno when asked about the incident, saying, "Jay doesn't have a bad bone in his body. I think people in this country are taking things too literally and we've become so politically correct. It's hard being a comedian and working under that kind of pressure. Anything you say, you gotta watch." Melendez didn't watch what he said in his movie, which had him throwing around the word "gay" in a derogatory manner and featuring stereotypically promiscuous gay characters. The night ended at the nearby Cabana Club, where the biggest names in attendance included Robin Leach and Downtown Julie Brown. (Remember her?) — Mekeisha Madden
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