"Heroes" indestructible cheerleader, Hayden Panettiere isn't resistant to parking tickets, so she made sure to laod up this L.A. parking meter with plenty of change before heading to Starbucks for a frap (because she's young, she's famous, and in L.A. it's the law.)

Hayden, who in a recent interview said she planned to be "boring" will have plenty of time to do so, as the season finale for her show airs Monday, December 3.

"Daily Show" host Jon Stewart waves to photographers in New York City on Tuesday. Jon's found himself with a lot of free time on his hands, thanks to the ongoing writers' strike - now in it's fourth week - which has kept the "Daily Show" stage dark. Where can one go for fake news now?

I don't know about you, but I miss Jon - pay the writers already!

Photogs spotted soul songstress Amy Winehouse getting a news fix after her gig at the Brighton Centre. The benevolent paparazzi even gave Amy money to buy the papers (as she didn't have any change in her beehive - that's used to hold other things.)

The Brighton show was the last for the singer (at least for a while), as she canceled the rest of her tour in the U.K. Amy issued a statement on her website saying that she couldn't perform at her best while hubby Blake Fielder-Civil was in jail (what about all of those appearances before he went to jail?)     

Nicole Kidman sparkled in a cream-colored, pleated Balenciaga dress at the UK premiere of her new film "The Golden Compass" at London's Odeon Leicester Square last night. It was a homecoming of sorts for Kidman as she and her ex, Tom Cruise, once had a home in England. Kidman's current hubby, country singer Keith Urban was on hand for the premiere.

The controversial film, adapted from the novel by Phillip Pullman also stars Daniel Craig and was directed by Chris Weitz (who directed "About a Boy" and co-directed "American Pie" with his brother Paul.) Early reports indicate no pastries were harmed on the set of this film. 

The always eclectic, sometimes fashionable Johnny Depp was seen fighting the London chill wrapped in a scarf, a long coat and a fedora. The actor has been spotted in jolly old England doing some Christmas shopping with his friend and favorite director, Tim Burton (talk about an odd couple!) The pair shopped in what can only be described as "nerd paradise" - a store caled Forbidden Planet, selling sci-fi movie and gaming paraphernalia - and picked up some Dr. Who and Star Wars toys.

Depp already got a present for longtime gal-pal Vanessa Paradis - a vineyard near their villa in the south of France. I'd take that over a stuffed Yoda any day!

The red carpet was rolled out in the Big Apple on Monday for the premiere of the new indie flick "The Savages." The film, directed by Tamara Jenkins ("Slums of Beverly Hills") is a dark comedy telling the story of a brother and sister (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney) who must take care of their estranged father, who is battling Alzheimer's, after the death of their mother. Yes, your fun-time holiday, warm and fuzzy kind of movie.

But hey, don't hassle the Hoff-man! His performance in the film earned him a best actor nomination for the Independent Spirit Awards.

Don't adjust your computer screen - that isn't actually Victoria Beckham, but look-a-like Camilla Shadbolt.  Camilla was in Australia (where Posh's hubby David is in town for an exhibition soccer match) to help launch a new entertainment website. Her appearance got as much media attention as David's promotional appearances, which proves that the US isn't alone in its indifference towards soccer.

Unlike the real Posh, you can have Camilla turn up at parites, weddings, bat mitzvahs or even the opening of an envelope.

The Christmas shopping season is upon us and it's in full swing in "shopaholic central," Los Angeles. Today's intrepid consumer is former "O.C." star Rachel Bilson. Could she be looking for the perfect gift for rumored love interest Hayden Christiansen? No sign of the actor here - Rachel's cute n' fuzzy mutt, Thurman Murman, was her date on this shopping adventure.

Thurman Murman? Buy this woman a proper baby name book before she starts having children!

Gee, Paris has been out of the limelight recently, hasn't she? But as they say, old socialites don't die, they just make a splash by heading out of the house in their underwear. Miss Hilton again shows us why the paparazzi adore her, as she heads out Monday on a lunch date with her sister Nicky - clad only in a blue camisole and tights. It may be an effective way to combat the California heat, but it truly leaves little to the imagination (of course, what part of Paris haven't we seen?)

Wonder if she could wear this ensemble on a Southwest Airlines flight? 

Lindsay Lohan's been back in Los Angeles for a few mere hours, and she's right back into the swing of things - negotiating swarms of photographers and, of course, shopping. She's swapped the group therapy she had with Mama Dina and Papa Michael in New York last week for retail therapy, checking out the baubles at exclusive Beverly Hills jewelry store XIV (14) Carats yesterday with a pal.

Shopping for jewelry, hmm? Could this add fuel to the fire that she and boyfriend Riley Giles have taken the train to splitsville? Is a right hand ring in her future?

In a shocking turn of events, we discover that not all young, female celebrities spend their days browsing the boutiques on Robertson Boulevard! Photogs spotted former "Veronica Mars," current "Hero" Kristin Bell strolling through her neighborhood on Monday with her actual, non-celebrity friends (and a very un-famous, normal people-sized pooch.)

Could this be a new, disturbing trend? Stay tuned....

U.S. soccer star (and recent import) David Beckham continued to entertain Austrailian audiences with a promotional appearance on a pontoon set up in the middle of Sydney Harbor. With the famous Opera House in the background, Becks showed off his skills with the soccer ball (and showed no signs of injuries that have plagued him in his debut season with the L.A. Galaxy.) While a whiz with the round ball, David had a bit of trouble scoring goals with the more oval-shaped balls used for rugby and Austrailan rules football.  

Well, if the whole soccer thing doesn't work out, Becks can try his hand as a circus seal!

Actress Rebecca "Quit Calling her the Noxema Girl" Gayheart and her husband, "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane arrived at LAX on Sunday with Rebecca's Maltese pooch Teacup in tow. The actress, most recently seen on "Ugly Betty," was attired in a stylish white coat and jeans, while Eric was left holding the dog (in a designer carrier, of course!)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld took the promotional tour of his animated feature "Bee Movie" to Israel on Friday (after the promo overload on NBC, many of us aren't sad to see him go!) Jerry, seen here adjusting his yarmulke at the historic Wailing Wall on Saturday, also met with the Israeli prime minister and President Shimon Peres, who was a fan of his NBC sitcom. Jerry was treated like royalty during his stay, which also included a visit to the Israeli holocaust memorial Yad Vashem and a (mandatory) press conference.

The comic has not visited the Holy Land since 1971, when he volunteered on a kibbutz collective farm.

Amy Winehouse stepped out for a little fresh air late Saturday night, after a disastrous gig at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The singer was confused and disoriented as she exited her hotel and attempted to get into two different cars before being ushered back inside by her security team. As she tried to avoid the paparazzi, Amy dropped a hand-rolled cigarette of unknown origin.

During Saturday's show, the chanteuse was booed after showing up 45 minutes late. She appeared out of it and almost lost her trademark beehive onstage. She walked off the stage in the middle of an encore, leaving a background vocalist to finish her set. Yikes. Her jailbird hubby wants her to go to rehab but she just says "no, no, no."   

Lindsay Lohan did the "family thing" for Thanksgiving and headed home yesterday. The actress was spotted at New York's JFK airport with boyfriend Riley Giles (peeking out from behind her)  - and an intrepid autograph hound. Not pictured: 9 bajillion shopping bags (she was in the Big Apple for "Black Friday", she'd never pass that up!) Mama Dina (also not pictured) dropped them off. 

Word on the street is that Linds and Riley's relationship could be on the rocks, as Riley's not thrilled about Lindsay's hectic California lifestyle. We'll keep you posted.

David Beckham arrived in Sydney, Austraila on Sunday for a press conference to promote a soccer match between the L.A. Galaxy and the Sydney Football Club scheduled for tomorrow evening. Becks, donning his L.A. Galaxy uniform, wooed the crowd at the Star City Casino in Sydney. Beckham love is strong in Austraila - 80,000 spectators are expected to attend Tuesday's match.

Becks and the Galaxy head to New Zealand later this week for another exhibition match on November 30.

Model/author/singer/Renaissance woman Katie Price (a.k.a. Jordan), a fixture in the British media, took her act to Dublin this past weekend, promoting the launch of her new perfume "Stunning" by appearing as a guest on Ireland's "Late Late Show."

Katie is known in America for her impressive figure and the short-lived reality show "Katie and Peter" on E! 

 

Meg Ryan, who's kept quite a low profile lately, popped up in Maui on Tuesday with her kids Jack and Daisy True (as well as the mandatory nanny.) The "Sleepless in Seattle" actress was caught heading to an organic grocery store. Is it a Tofurky Thanksgiving for the Ryan clan?

Meg's rumored new squeeze, Matthew Perry, didn't make the island jaunt with her.  

America's favorite shopaholic is at it again! Lindsay Lohan is spending her Thanksgiving break doing what she does best. Linds was spotted browsing the racks at trendy boutique Kirna Zabete in the heart of NYC on Wednesday. Her shopping companion was her mother, Dina. Lindsay also did lunch with her former "Mom-ager" at legendary west Village eatery Da Silvano's.

Must be nice not to have to wait until "Black Friday" to do a little shopping! Right, Lindsay?

"Private Practice" star Kate Walsh and her handsome hubby, 20th Century Fox film exec Alex Young trade potatoes for poi as they celebate Thanksgiving in Hawaii. The pair were spotted enjoying the sun and surf on Thursday. The 40-year-old actress (and newlywed) said in a recent interview that balancing her show and her marriage was challenging, but with the writer's strike keeping her off the set, she's got plenty of time to stop and smell the Kona.

Former Culture Club frontman Boy George appeared in a London courthouse on Thursday facing charges that he allegedly false imprisoned a male escort in his east London home back in late April. 47-year-old George (a boy no more!) chained the 28-year old to the wall. Did he really wanted to hurt him? The court appearance was brief, and George spoke very little - only confirming his name and date of birth. He also had no comment to the throngs of photographers gathered outside of the courtroom.

George's trial is set for February 25. It's too bad his August NYC street sweeping duty did nothing to clean up his act!

Debra Messing arrived at LAX on Sunday with her 3-year-old son Roman and was dressed for comfort in a huge muumuu. The "Starter Wife" star is laying low, having completed work on the remake of the classic George Cukor film, "The Women" (Debra is taking on the role of Sylvia Fowler, made famous by Rosailnd Russell.)

Debra, Debra, Debra! That dress! What would Jack say?

"Idol" alumni Carrie Underwood was a big winner at Sunday’s American Music Awards, held at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater. The country crooner took home three awards; one for Favorite Country Female, Favorite Country Album for “Some Hearts” and a special T-Mobile “text-in” award. Fellow former "Idol" runner-up Chris Daughtry was also a big winner, with three awards, including Breakthrough Artist.

Beyonce Knowles took home a special prize, The International Artist Award of Excellence (previous winners included Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and the Bee Gees.) She holds the distinction of being the first female artist to take home the prize. 

Handsome Aussie actor Heath Ledger was spotted heading to his SoHo digs on Monday wearing a purple knit cap which perfectly matched his umbrella. Heath's fall ensemble was topped off with some red and black striped gloves that would make a great accessory for his role as supervillain the Joker in the upcoming Batman installment "The Dark Night."

Actress Lindsay Price ("Beverly Hills 90210") has her hands full while shooting a scene for the upcoming TV series "Lipstick Jungle" in New York's Lower East Side on Monday. The series is based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, who was the inspiration for "Sex and the City."  Price plays fashion designer Victory Ford. Joining Lindsay in the "Jungle" are Kim Raver ("24") and Brooke Shields.

"Lipstick Jungle" debuts on NBC in January.

Model/actress Milla Jovovich and her fiancee, director Paul W.S. Anderson ("Resident Evil", not "Boogie Nights") were spotted Monday at a Los Angeles doctor's office with their newborn daughter Ever, who was born on November 3rd. After the check-up, Ever got a little more fresh air during a walk with her grandparents.

Mama Milla's next project is the Paul Verhoeven thriller "Azazel", which begins shooting in February. Papa Paul's remake of the cult classic "Death Race" hits theaters in 2008. 

Rihanna, your choice as Favorite R&B Female Artist at last night's American Music Awards, was seen strolling down Melrose Avenue and peeking into some of the street's trendiest boutiques, including Fred Segal, on Saturday with her entourage in tow. The "Umbrella" singer was clad in a red tank, dark pants, gold pumps and (occasionally) a really cute hat. She and her crew also hit the GAP at the trendy Grove Mall as well as a tattoo parlor. Rhianna didn't buy much - she seemed a little more interested in the mystery man who accompanied her during her shopping expedition. A diva who's not really into shopping? Do we need to call out an "S.O.S.?"

It's Thanksgiving week, so that means there's just as good of a chance of spotting a celebrity at LAX as there is finding one at the Ivy or Hyde. "Prison Break" star Wentworth Miller decided to take a break of his own. Miller was recently voted by the readers of Entertainment Weekly magazine as the number one "Hottie" of all time (followed by the hunk-a-licious Christian Bale.) Surprisingly enough, Miller was nowhere to be found on People's "Sexiest Men Alive" list. Conspiracy?

As the week wears on, expect more celeb sightings on the moving sidewalk, rather than on the red carpet.   

Actress/singer/Chanel spokeswoman Nicole Kidman showed up at the New South Wales Supreme Court today to testify in the case of a photographer suing an Austrailan newpaper for defamation of character. The star of such hits as "Moulin Rouge" and the upcoming "Golden Compass" said that she was left "in tears and distressed" following a 2005 car chase, during which photographer Jamie Fawcett followed Kidman in his car in order to get images for the Sydney Sun-Times.

The newspaper has already been found guilty of defamation. This hearing was to determine what, if any, damages should be paid to Fawcett by Fairfax Media, the publisher of the newspaper. Kidman was called to testify by the publisher in order to prove that the description of Fawcett that appeared in a Sun-Times article criticizing Fawcett was accurate.

"High School Musical" stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale were off to work out at a North Hollywood heath club Saturday morning. With "HSM 3" going into production soon, it's important that these gals stay in shape!

Despite the fact that Ash and Vanessa are on-screen enemies, the pair are real-life BFFs. They were spotted frolicking around Studio City, dining at trendy eatery Jinky's Cafe and taking in frapps at the (mandatory) coffee establishment. According to Vanessa's web site, she's participating in the "HSM" tour, which kicks off in December.  

Lindsay Lohan was spotted at LAX on Saturday with her bodyguard. La Lohan was winging her way to the Big Apple. After serving her grueling 84-minute sentence at Lynwood on Thursday, a vacation was obviously in order. She's most likely heading to NYC to indulge her newest addiction, shopping. She's swapping her trendy Robertson Street haunts - such as Kitson and the Grove for Madison Avenue retailers such as Dolce & Gabanna and Versace (she's also reportedly a big H&M fan.)

But, shopping aside, Lindsay is taking the trip is to spend Turkey Day with friends and, in the grand tradition of forgiveness that one learns in any 12-step program, to mend the relationship between she and her mother/former manager, Dina. It's going to be a nice, long weekend with plenty of time for both healing and shopping!   

Hollywood Boulevard was turned into a storybook kingdom on Saturday with the premiere of Walt Disney's "Enchanted" at the famed El Capitan Theater. The film tells the story of a princess (Amy Adams) who is sent to modern-day New York City by an evil queen (Susan Sarandon.) There, the princess encounters a divorce attorney ("McDreamy" himself, Patrick Dempsey) and tries to adjust to life in the modern world - all the while being persued by her prince ("Hairspray" star James Marsden.)

Sharing the red carpet with beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Cinderella were stars Adams, who evoked a princess-like quality in a gorgeous white J. Mendel gown and Dempsey, looking regal in a dark suit. "Enchanted" opens Wednesday.

Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion started her Christmas shopping early, hitting NYC's Upper East Side boutiques. The singer and aspiring actress (who desperately wants to portray legendary opera star Maria Callas on the big screen) was spotted browsing at some of New York's finest shops, including Chanel and Barney's on Saturday. She even enjoyed some bubbly while she perused the selection of glittering jewels at Chopard.   

Celine is closing her Vegas show, "A New Day" on December 15 and is embarking on a world tour to promote her "Taking Chances" album in February. What I really want to know is how to get on her Christmas list!