Matt Damon - Fast Forwarded

This does not look like Matt Damon. This guy looks like Matt Damon in 20 years.

Maybe it was a Halloween costume? Denim man?

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Don't Go, Bob!

The AP reports that our dear old friend Bob Barker is retiring from the Price is Right after 50 years in television. Bob is turning 83 this year and says: "I've decided to retire while I'm still young."

He spent 35 of his 50 years in television on the Price is Right. During his retirement, Barker plans on working on animal rights causes.

Just because seeing Bob retire makes me a little sentimental and I'm still sad about the Witherppe breakup, I offer you these sweet words from Bob:

"From the bottom of my heart, I thank the television viewers, because they have made it possible for me to earn a living for 50 years doing something that I thoroughly enjoy. They have invited me into their homes daily for a half a century."

Really, This is the Last Thing We Need

The Hollywood Reporter delivers some news today that's tough to hear. It's about VH1's new season of reality shows. Brace yourself, because this is one of them:

"Man Band" -- Former boy-band members including Bryan Abrams (Color Me Badd), Rich Cronin (LFO), Chris Kirkpatrick ('N Sync) and Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees) will live together under one roof while creating new music and a new stage show, which they then will perform as a new pop group in the quest for finding success again.

I am not ashamed to admit that I was a huge 'N Sync fan back in the day - that was the beginning of my Justin Timberlake adoration. But doesn't it just seem a bit desperate to cobble together all these former boy banders? Not that I won't watch....

Poor, Poor K-Fed

Page Six Reports that K-Fed's ticket sales are so bad in New York City that they will likely cancel his concert. To add insult to injury, tickets for Federline's concert only cost $20.

Also, today is the day that K-Fed's album, Playing with Fire, gets released. In honor of his big day, Federline penned an essay for the New York Post. Here are some excerpts.

About funding his album: "And I'm not saying that it was completely too hard, because I had the means to do it. I made money. When me and my wife got together, me and her, we did the DVD Britney and Kevin: Chaotic' together - that might have been a mistake. But then again, it might not have. I got a little piece of that."

On getting discovered and meeting Britney (all at once): "I was in a club one night and some talent agent saw me and he was like, "I want you to be at this audition tomorrow." Went to the audition, got the job, wound up on the road. Do you remember LFO? That was my first job.

That was her tour - opening up for my wife, in the future, that I had no idea about. She was the headliner. A lot of people say I danced for my wife, and I never have. I mean, I maybe was introduced to her once. You know, I was 21 - she was 16, 17. So I was like, you know, 'all right.' I looked at it different."

Okay, one more K-Fed thing, if you look at his album on Amazon, you'll see this:



Someone over at Amazon has a great sense of humor. Better together! Ha!

The Hiltons Do Halloween

Just when you thought you had seen Paris' Halloween costume (a cop, see below), she shows up a the Playboy Halloween Party dressed as a Lingerie Bunny, I guess? Certainly not a Playboy Bunny with an outfit like that.

Sister Nicky arrived in the old favorite French Maid costume. Word on the street, according to US Weekly, is that Nicky got her groove on:

According to the source, Nicky was "being bent over backwards against the stage by a height-challenged young man as she wrapped a leg around his hip and they played tonsil hockey. She later spent an hour crawling under the tables (apparently) looking for a lost purse. When upright, she was stumbling all over . . . as she was fondled everywhere but the bottoms of her feet by the little 'dance' partner . . . She is handling her breakup with Kevin Connelly in a very mature and sophisticated manner - not!"

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The Bachelor of Rome: Rewind

So Prince Lorenzo has whittled his lovelies down to four possible princesses to squire away to his non-existent castle in New York City. He has Lisa (the "my life is on a strict timeline" queen), Jennifer (the hunter's daughter), Sadie (the virgin) and Agnese (the true-blue Italian who is learning English).

I don't know about you guys, but I was shocked, completely, shocked by who he sent home. First, out of all the hometown dates, he seemed to be the most comfortable, even given the closing language barrier, with Agnese and her family. I was sad to see her go, and wished he would have stopped nuzzling her neck as he cut her from his dwindling harem. Geesh.

Lisa. So much to say. She reminds me of the scene in My Cousin Vinny when Marisa Tomei stomps her foot outside on the porch, "My biological clock is ticking. Ticking. Ticking. Ticking." He finally saw how much she had planned out her romantic life, glaringly apparent by the wedding magazines on her coffee table and her best friend bringing a wedding dress to their hometown visit. Gotta give him credit for not running for the hills, but please, he's just a part of her agenda and she needs to go.

Jennifer. Again, surprised he wasn't scared away from his hometown date with her either. Can her father be any more intense? Kudos to Lorenzo for sitting still while Jennifer's dad cocked his rifle and threatened to hunt down anyone who hurts his daughter.

And Sadie. Dear, sweet Sadie. What's not to love about her? She's cute, bubbly, outgoing and you can see she gets it all from her mom. I just don't want her to get hurt.

Next episode should be interesting, very interesting. Place your bets now.

Halloween ... the Hollywood Way

Scarlett Johansson attends the "Bal Masque" party for British fashion photographer Nick Knight. (Photo from NY Post)

Billy Bob Thornton, and his girlfriend and daughter get in the spirit. (Photo from E!)

Giselle (Leonardo DiCaprio's ex) at the Bal Masque party this weekend. (Photo from Page Six)

Heather Graham goes Goddess at a Halloween party this weekend. (Photo from Page Six)

Lindsay Lohan beckons the 80s aerobic craze while attending a Halloween party this past Saturday.

Dennis Rodman beckons KISS costuming as he hosts a Halloween party with KISS band member, Gene Simmons, over the weekend.

Holly Madison from Hugh Hefner's E! show, Girls Next Door, brings a little bit of Halloween home. (Photo from E!)

Not to be outdone, Holly's roommate, Bridget Marquardt, gives the word "wench" new meaning.(Photo from E!)

Jerry O'Connell dons Elmo for the kiddies.(Photo from E!)

Courteney Cox takes her little one, Coco, out for pumpkin picking.(Photo from E!)

Adam Sandler and his little pumpkin, Sadie.(Photo from E!)

Heidi Klum, Seal and their kids, Leni, Henry and baby-to-be-any-day-now.(Photo from E!)

Paris Hilton opts for a big one when decorating.

Halle Berry and her model boyfriend, Gabriel.(Photo from E!)

Meg Ryan and her daughter, Daisy.(Photo from E!)

Dakota Fanning attended the 13th Annual Dream Halloween Benefit as Snow White. I don't like making fun of children, but this costume is freaking me out. [Source]

Not surprisingly, Paris Hilton's Halloween costume allowed her to walk around in lingerie (although, I guess she does that when it's not Halloween, too). This year, maybe in an homage to her recent run-ins with the law, Paris is a police woman. [Source]

Dave Navarro chooses the not very exciting devil costume for his Halloween Lingerie and Costume Ball. I think the guy would use any excuse to cake on some makeup. [Source]

Hilary Duff is a Gypsy and her sister Haylie apparently an 80's aerobic instructor at the the annual AirParty Halloween costume benefit for the Trevor Project in Hollywood on Sunday. [Source]

Bad idea, Bill Maher. Very bad idea. In case you can't tell, that's a stingray tail sticking out of his chest. Sigh.

Confirmed: Tori Spelling to Open a B&B

As we reported recently, Tori Spelling and her new husband Dean McDermott were shopping a reality series around about them opening up a Bed & Breakfast. Oxygen has picked up the show, and six 30-minute episodes are scheduled to run in the Spring of 2007. Using Tori's entire life savings and her $800,00 inheritance from the passing of her father, Aaron Spelling (yup, no money from Dean), they will be opening up an inn and the series will get a peek at how they balance that along with getting ready for their new baby.

Photo from Access Hollywood

Jason Bateman Is A New Daddy

Okay Arrested Development fans, if you are missing your beloved Jason Bateman, he's in the news again today.

People reports that Jason and his wife welcomed a little girl into their family on Saturday. The baby is a girl named Francesca Nora Bateman. Bateman and his wife were married in 2001. She's also in the acting business and has appeared on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Diagnosis Murder. Bateman's next project is a romantic comedy with Amanda Peet and Zach Braff called Fast Track.

NO WAY!

Say it ain't so! Please! TMZ and US Weekly are reporting that Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have split. And I wish this was one of those, "US Weekly says they split but they really didn't" things, a la Vince and Jen, but it ain't:

"We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate," the couple's rep said in a statement released to TMZ on Monday. "They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time."

What about Eva and Deacon? TMZ learned that it was no one event that led to the split, but that it has been building. They tried counseling but it didn't work.

We should have known when we saw these pictures from the recent premiere of Flags of our Fathers. Reese certainly doesn't look very happy.

What a bummer. If Ryan and Reese can't make it, who can?

The Pope on the Bachelor?

What the hell heck? The New York Post reports that the producers of the ABC's The Bachelor want the Pope to appear on the show. In fact, they even put in a request with the Vatican.

"We're really trying to get the Pope to be on the show," said Fleiss. Fleiss envisioned his newest bachelor, Prince Lorenzo Borghese, 34, being granted an audience with the Pope before handed out his final rose.

"Wouldn't it be cool," said Fleiss in a moment of wishful thinking, "to see the Pope praying with the bachelor and giving him guidance to make the right decision?"

Fleiss was apparently hoping that since Lorenzo Borghese is related to Pope Paul V (Camillo Borghese) and Cardinal Scipiore Borghese, who lived during the 1600's and contributed to the beautification of both the Vatican and the City of Rome, he might get some special treatment.

Not surprisingly, the Pope has decided that reality tv isn't really his cup of tea. So far, it's a no-go.

New Nicole Richie Rumors

According to US Weekly, the rumor in Hollywood is that Nicole Richie collapsed on Saturday at the uber-exclusive Hyde nightclub in LA after partying with Lindsay Lohan (shocker!).

TMZ says she passed out and fell to the floor. An employee wanted to call 911, but Richie's friends refused and said they would take her to the hospital. Then they left out the back door. Richie's rep denied that she collapsed.

Whitney Houston Reincarnated

In her first public appearance since her official split from R&B singer Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston emerges, looking the best she's looked in years. Years. On Saturday night, she attended the 17th Carousel of Hope Ball, an annual benefit in Beverly Hills to raise money for juvenile diabetes research, accompanied by Clive Davis.

The event was also attended by celebrities Halle Berry, Brooke Shields, Teri Hatcher, Hilary Duff, Kristin Davis, Sharon Stone, and Warren Beatty.

Photo from People

Studio 60 Stars to Get On Employment Line

Although it has yet to be officially confirmed, sources say that the NBC show Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is being cancelled. I'm disappointed to hear that - it's definitely one of my favorite shows. Maybe fans can start a petition to keep it on the air. Sharp wit, cleverly written, great cast. Watch it while you still can.

Cheryl Burke Dishes on Dancing with the Stars

The TV Tattler chatted with Dancing with the Stars' Cheryl Burke. You may (or if you have a life, you may not) remember that Cheryl won the competition last year with Drew Lachey. The interview is interesting because it gives a few insights into the inner workings of the show.

Cheryl was discovered for the show after the producers saw her at a dance competition. The producers decide which celebrity goes with which professional and the professionals are not given any choice in the matter. Before the show starts, they are asked to suggest 100 songs so that the show can get them cleared legally. She also said that it's just her and Emmitt - they aren't allowed to have any outside help (I guess unless it will make a cute segment, like a bullfighter or yoga instructor).

Cheryl had this to say about the interaction amongst the cast:

We all hang out and with every week, we get to know each other better and better. And it's really upsetting on Wednesday night when someone has to leave. You know, everyone's obviously in it to win it, so it is competitive but not in a catty way.

Another interesting section touched on the show's schedule:

Well, it's seven days a week -- especially right now, it's so intense because we have to learn two dances. Like yesterday, we had an eight hour practice and today we're going to have another six to eight hours. And that's basically everyday until showtime on Tuesday and Wednesday.

To find out more about the show and Cheryl's take on the Shanna Moakler/Paris Hilton catfight, read the entire article here.

Did Madonna Forget About You Tube?

I mean, seriously, can't a superstar bitch a bit about the heat without it ending up on You Tube? What is going on in the world?

Jen and Vince Reunite

I am starting to think they were on a break. If they were, it's over now. US Weekly reports that Jennifer Aniston went to London to visit Vince Vaughn on the set of his new movie on October 27th. How long till they break up again? Any guesses?

Owen Wilson... Butterscotch Stallion

Seriously, they call him the Butterscotch Stallion. I totally don't see it. You?

Photo from E!

Ben Affleck and His Girls

How cute are they? Jennifer Garner and Violet visit daddy Ben Affleck at work.

Photo from E!

Adam Sandler Gets in Character

Adam Sandler is in LA, filming his new comedy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, along with actor/comedian Kevin James. They play two firefighters who pretend to be a gay couple to get domestic benefits. Given the roster of comedic actors, it's bound to be a good one.

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E! Walks On Brad Pitt's Property

A producer and cameraman for E! Network reportedly walked onto Brad Pitt's property last week to film some location shots for a show they're putting together.

Brad's representatives plan to file trespassing charges against the network. "Yes, we have filed trespassing charges against E! and are exploring our legal options against both the crew that actually trespassed and the network itself," his rep tells PEOPLE. "E! Networks is investigating allegations that a producer and cameraman who were filming locations for a program about Brad Pitt went onto property last week that is reportedly owned by Mr. Pitt," said a statement released by the cable channel. "E! Networks did not instruct or authorize anyone working on its program to improperly intrude onto private property, and the individuals involved have been terminated. While neither Mr. Pitt nor his family were at the property when the incident took place, the network in no way condones or encourages such behavior and would like to offer its most sincere apologies to Mr. Pitt and his family."

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Guys: Go Find Yourself a Texan Girl!!

If you are chatting with a girl you met on MySpace who is from Texas, there is a chance (even though it's a slim one) that you could be chatting with Jessica Simpson. Turns out, according to the UK's Life Style Extra that she is pretty darn addicted to the "social networking" and is constantly on her laptop when at home. The article says that "Jessica is said to be seduced by the freedom and anonymity internet dating provides." On the site, she pretends to be a "shy Texan girl."

When Life Imitates Art

US Weekly reports that Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl's fiance was in a massive car crash.

Her fiance, Josh Kelley, is a musician touring with Five for Fighting and was in a tour bus Sunday morning when it got in a major crash. According to US, he "narrowly escaped with his life."

Charmed Star Gives Birth

Man, the celebrity babies are popping out everywhere! The newest addition to Hollywood was born to Charmed star Holly Marie Combs and her husband, according to People. The baby is their second and is named Riley Edward Donoho.

Combs and her husband, who was a key grip on the set of Charmed, have been married since 2004.

Love it or Hate it?

I just can't make up my mind on this dress that Kelly Clarkson wore to the Country Music Awards. Is it the dress or is it Kelly? Maybe too many layers. Maybe it's the train. Thoughts?