Blab Blab Blab: Ashley's Afraid of Being Typecast
Nino Munoz; Maxim Magazine
"I mean, a lot of it has to do with what's fun and exciting. But, I think I have the advantage of being a chameleon. I want to play every and any role—I don't want to be stuck in one place. It's important to reach out to every demographic."
—New Moon's Ashley Greene, when we asked her how she picks and chooses what press to do. Like her Maxim cover, for example, rather than other teen-centric mags. Rob, Kristen, and Taylor probably don't get that much of a choice since the entire movies focus around them, but its clear Ash wants to be seen as not just a franchised chick. Don't ya think?
Better question: Is it working?
Check out the New Moon Mag Covers gallery to see more with the whole cast!
Spoiler Blab! Desperate Housewives Body Count
ABC/Ron Tom
"Five."
—So reveals our inside Desperate Housewives source regarding the total number of deaths resulting from this season's cliffhanger plane catastrophe. We're told it's the result of two passengers on the small aircraft getting into an argument
They die, too, by the by, as do some darling, dear residents on the ground on Wisteria Lane. Gosh, think those might be Teri Hatcher and her crackhead dietician up there in that plane bitching away? Never know! And let's hope!
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See what other shows are up to in the Spoiler Stills: TV gallery.
Blab Blab Blab: Tattoos For the First Lady?
Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images; Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images
"I think she should get a tat, that would just freak 'em out!"
—Sassed Vivica A. Fox at the Bel Air Film Festival, regarding her advice for First Lady Michelle Obama.
"After all," continued the Curb Your Enthusiasm babe, "they freaked out when [Michelle] wore a pair of shorts. They're bringing some fun back to the White House!"
Ya up to it, Ms. O.?
Somehow I doubt the ink power sign you'd probably chose would go with those darling cardigans you're so fond of. But, maybe you could start a new mayhem-meets-middle-class trend?
Blab Blab Blab: Is Twilight Sexist?
Lester Cohen/Getty Images
"Psh, I dunno! It makes sense to me, though. I mean look [pointing at hundreds of female fans behind her], they're all chicks!"
—Kristen Stewart, when we asked why there is so much fuss about Team Jacob versus Team Edward and why there's no Team Bella!
After all, the girl who it centers around should get some say in this, don't you think? Sadly, K.Stew is right, girls are more likely to cheer for their dream man instead of dream BFF.
Kristen was totally calm, cool, and collected when dealing with fans and press this year. She seemed to have it much more together than the Twilight premiere one year ago today.
Maybe she's just gotten used to it by now, except, if you ask us, we don't know how you could ever get used to all the fame she has. But Kristen handles it extremely well for her age. Does anyone else remember she's only 19 years old?
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Look! Pics from the New Moon Premiere!
Blab Blab Blab: K.Stew's Cool With Herself
Dominique Charriau/Getty Images
"There are no false impressions. Everyone's impression of you is going to be what it is in that isolated moment. It's people not considering where you are in that moment when you give that impression. I'm fine with that."
—The lovely Kristen Stewart on how it's a thin line in the media to be able to express who she really is versus how she comes across.
We will fess, it seems like a lot of K.Stew haters are converting to our side, which we're always happy to see. Sometimes Kristen's honesty gets her in trouble when people want to label her "ungrateful" or some crap, but we think in the end her frankness is paying off.
Even when it comes to Robsten. We like no answer better than a straight-up lie.
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Tonight's the world premiere of New Moon! Preview the flick in our New Moon Rising gallery.
Blab Blab Blab: Hit Man on Wisteria Lane?
AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
"There are many who want her dead."
—Uber-connected Desperate Housewives source, who bitched back at me after I bitched that they should knock off Susan (Teri Hatcher) instead of who we scooped about yesterday. Jeez, is this all just because Hatcher refuses to put a morsel of sustenance in her rail-thin bod? I dare say no.
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Not a DH fan? Here are some other good shows to watch in our 2009 Fall TV Preview
Blab Blab Blab: Did Dubya Inspire Apocalyptic 2012?
Sony Pictures
"Everybody knows they have to die. And I have this theory that deep down in our consciousness we know it came very close to happening in our history."
—2012's brainchild and director, Roland Emmerich, talking about his end-o'days baby with John Cusack and Amanda Peet that opens Friday.
Gosh, do you think Roland was referring to when George W. Bush was president? That's certainly the darkest hour that comes to our minds first.
By the way, def see 2012, not only is it the best Cusack's been in eons, the movie's a friggin' pile of blitzed-to-smithereens fun, for sure.
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For your hit and miss movie guide head on over to the Lyons Den
Blab Blab Blab: Kellan Hearts His Big Fame
Kimberly French/ Summit Entertainment
"We didn't know what this would become, in a way. We were just actors who fell in love with a script, and within doing that...It's not like a Marvel hero where you know Green Lantern or Captain America, whoever it is, is gonna be famous right off the block. With us, we fell in love with our characters and kind of looked at this as just another job."
—Kellan Lutz refreshingly thanks the Twi-hards for what he's been gifted. After all, since Kel literally has two lines in New Moon, he's gotta be grateful for the avid fan base. Oh, whatever. We could watch buff-boy Lutz read the phonebook for all we care
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Check out some pics of our fave vamps in our New Moon: World Tour Madness gallery!
Overworked Rob Needs a Break!
Kimberley French/Summit Entertainment
"Honestly- I don't!"
— The sexy hunk of hair himself, Mr. Robert Pattinson, when we asked him how he unwinds after stressful or crazy days. First off, we are shocked at how down to earth RP has managed to stay throughout this Twilight Saga ride. Even according to Rob, he's had practically no days off this whole year.
Blab Blab Blab: Robsten Ain't Outta Thin Air
Summit Entertainment
"Let's just say something has been going on since the middle of Twilight. Everyone who works with them knows it."
—One of our on-set sources when we asked about their latest reaction to the Rob-Kristen nondenial denial
Say what you will, some of you (and we get it—the odds are against us and Robsten), but it's our job to report all the awesome, skanky behind-the-scenes goings-on of your fave H'wood starlets.
R.Pattz and K.Stew are hardly on the shady level of most, but trust us, there's a lot going on there you've got no idea about! Let's stop scrutinizing—maybe that'll ease the tension during the upcoming weeks.
Blab Blab Blab: Did Michael Jackson Plan to Bail?
Sony Pictures
"He was just going to do opening night, film it, and then cancel the rest of the tour."
—Stunning (or not) allegation from a close colleague to the late and highly idiosyncratic Michael Jackson. His physical wherewithal for a daunting 50-tour-date schedule was greatly questioned—before and after his death.
Hey, that's a lotta returned moolah—but, would the film's proceeds have made up for it? Perhaps This Is It's worldwide box-office take will tell.
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Relive Michael Jackson's glory days in our gallery Michael Jackson: A Life.
Blab Blab Blab: Where Do Bras That Fans Throw Go?
Larry Busacca/WireImage.com
"There's a collection! They would just dangle [from the stage]. I'm sure some perverted roadie has them in his roadcase right now."
—Says Joey McIntyre at the Fulfillment Fund Gala, when we inquired what happens to all the bras and panties fans have thrown onstage at the New Kids on the Block over the years. Lord knows this boy band could rival Victoria's Secret's collection of undergarments.
Ya think the Jonas Bros are hanging on to their intimate fan gifts? Or do they toss 'em back to all the cougars in the crowd who throwing them at their shows?