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January 27, 2012

Jessica Alba enlists daughter Honor as Santa’s Little Helper!

Jessica Alba has proven to be not just a fantastic actress and philanthropist, but also a dedicated mother to daughters Honor Marie Warren and baby Haven Garner! The pretty trio were spotted delivering presents at a friends house in Pacific Palisades, California on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011.

Three-year-old Honor looked stylish in a pretty pink dress, a black eternity scarf, tights, and a pair of mini combat boots to finish her look. This little girl will one day be a force to be reckoned with on the red carpet!

Earlier this week, Jessica and husband Cash Warren were spotted at a local Toys R Us store picking up a convertible pink Barbie car. Honor must have been REALLY good this year to earn such a fantastic early Christmas gift!


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Gabrielle Union makes a splash in Miami

While most of the rest of the world is covering up due to cold weather, those of us in South Florida are enjoying the 70+ degree temperatures! Spotted earlier today (December 22nd, 2011) actress Gabrielle Union made a splash in a sexy, orange bikini on South Beach, Florida surrounded by friends.

The 39-year-old (!) beauty has been spending a lot of time in the Sunshine State since she started dating Miami Heat shooting guard Dwayne Wade. I bumped into her during the Vogue/Missoni party at Art Basel and she is just fabulous! I’m shocked to see she is turning 40 next fall!

Even though the Heat lost last night 104-100, consider it only practice for the opener taking place against the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day.

I bet Ms. Union will be cheering right along with us!


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Joe Manganiello rocks out to Guns N Roses!

Looking utterly delicious in a leather jacket and black jeans, Joe Manganiello was photographed leaving from the Guns N Roses concert held at the Forum in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011. Armed with a bottle of water in his hands, the True Blood hunk smiled for photographers as he showed off his unique style in a pair of yellow and black sneakers.

It seems like most of Hollywood came out for the show. Other stars spotted at the event were Jared Leto, Jim Carrey, Nick Carter and newly married AJ Mclean. (Speaking of the Backstreet Boys, did you hear they will work on a new album in 2012? Check out the story here!)

Even though Axl Rose is the only original member of the band performing under the GNR name, he is (finally) open to reuniting with SLash and Duffy.

“The only thing that would make it would be Duff and Slash, really, Axl said to the LA Times in an interview. It’s nothing against Izzy and it’s nothing against Steven, or anything like that.

“Steven may want it, but these guys I’m working with right now, they work really hard and it’s hard work. I’ve toured with the other guys and I’ve also seen what they’ve done since, and I just know the difficulties. So it’s not really even a full reunion.”

If that reunion were to ever happen, I would go to nearly ANY PLACE they would perform!


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Salma Hayek and Laeticia Hallyday team up for Unicef in Paris

Known for her fabulous fashion sense, Salma Hayek didn’t disappoint! The Mexican beauty attended the “Frimousses Des Createurs” doll sale for Unicef auction held at the L’Hotel des Ventes Drouot Montaige in Paris, France on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011. Hayek was joined by husband Henri Francois Pinault, Johnny Hallyday and Laeticia Hallyday.

Both Salma and Laeticia opted for mostly black ensembles and they looked equally stunning.

This was the 9th year in a row where more than 60 fashion designers (including Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Chloe, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Givency amongst others), artists and jewelers who have mobilized to the children of Darfur by making lavish dolls. Thanks to the talent and sensitivity of these great artists and with the generosity and loyalty of collectors, hundreds of thousands of children have been vaccinated and saved. Thanks to the childhood immunization, the lives of 2.5 million children are saved each year.

To learn more about the dolls, click here.


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Howie D confirms new Backstreet Boys Album!

Did you not get enough of The Backstreet Boys after their recent collaboration with New Kids on the Block? Well you are in luck! BSB member Howie D confirmed today that the Boys will be heading back into the studio in 2012 for a new album!!

Howie, who released his first solo album “Back to Me” November 9th, 2011, performed at Clevver Music Live earlier today and during an exclusive interview confirmed the news and discussed how they will keep things fresh.

“That’s always the challenge working on new albums; trying to push the envelope, trying to always top the last album. But that’s what we do. That’s one of the reasons why we take our time to make the record the best it can be.”

To hear his interview and to see him perform his new single, Lie to Me, check out the videos below. To stay up-to-date with Howie D, make sure to follow him via his official website, Facebook, and Twitter.

To purchase his new album, Back To Me click here

Christmas Countdown: Blue Nile Jewelry

Have you had trouble finding the perfect present or maybe just left it until the last minute? Coming from a true procrastinator, I appreciate that Blue Nile, the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry is offering guaranteed shipping for Christmas Day if you place your orders by 7 pm on December 23rd.

For those of you who think that jewelry may not be budget friendly, Blue Nile has many beautiful options that are under $250. When I say under, I mean they even have beautiful pieces available for under $50!

My favorite item in the under $50 category is the Leaf Chandelier Earrings in Sterling Silver for only $30!  These already sold out today but more stock was just added.  They would be a fantastic gift for your mom, sister, best friend or even a girl you may have just started seeing.

Click here to get them now!

Another option is the Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring in Sterling Silver available in 10 different colors (shown in grey in photo below). At $50, this is another item you can afford to get someone special without breaking the bank.

Click here to get this ring now!

If you are looking to spend a little bit more on a piece of jewelry this holiday season, you should consider the Waves Cuff Bracelet also made of sterling silver. Cuffs have been so popular this year and at $92 you can gift this to a wife, girlfriend, or best friend.

To purchase it now, click here.

If you want to bring courage, bravery, and strength to someone this Christmas, you would do well gifting them this Red Agate Open Disk Necklace in 14k yellow gold. The crystal is known for fostering those qualities along with love and good luck. Who could say no to that?

You can purchase this beautiful necklace for $210 by clicking here.

If you want to check out what other great deals are available at Blue Nile for less than $250 by click here. But hurry, you have until the 23rd to get your orders in to ensure you have something special under the tree!

Jason Segel and Kermit the Frog take ‘The Muppets’ Down Under

Continuing on their promotional tour, Jason Segel and Kermit the Frog attended the Australian premiere of The Muppets in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011. The two hunks hit the special green carpet where they greeted anxious fans.

Jason was so excited to be Down Under he sent out a special Tweet to his fans:

“Hello Sydney!! I’ve arrived in your rainy city,” he Tweeted. “It is beautiful. Kermit is here too. Let’s all do something fun.”

This entire experience has been pretty amazing for the How I Met Your Mother star who has had a longtime love of The Muppets. Just be in the same room with them I would absolutely die!!

“Every day was a dream come true, Segel said to Australian press. You’re acting next to your childhood idols. It’s everything I ever dreamed of.”

The Muppets movie is in theaters now.


Photo Cred: Fame Pictures