While the French used to celebrate Bastille Day by storming a prison and cutting off the mayor's head with a pocketknife, they've calmed down in recent centuries.  Fireworks schmireworks.

On their last night in Paris, Jake Gyllenhaal, squeeze Reese Witherspoon, and her daughter Ava Elizabeth grabbed dinner at Andre Allard.  After the meal, they headed out into the masses to watch the fireworks near the Eiffel Tower.  Ava had the best seat in the crowd-- Jake's shoulders!

It's great to see Reese happy and to see Jake blending so seamlessly into her (and her daughter's) life!

Happy Bastille Day and such!












Photos by ELIOT PRESS

Mandy's gonna be pee-issed.

Disney stars Miley Cyrus and Ashley Tisdale took it to the streets, today.  The stylish gals brought Tisdale's mom Lisa along as they strutted their stuff down the Beverly Hills sidewalk.  You're young.  You're rich.  You're pretty.  And, it's summer.  If this described us, we'd have spent the afternoon shopping in Beverly Hills too!

We don't recall Miley to be much of a pricey purse gal.  Think she borrowed the colorful LV from Ashley?

Oh yeah, and:  Anyone else think it's weird that Ashley is 23 and Miley is 15?  Whatever.  We guess love  friendship  photo ops know no boundaries.

Regardless, the gals looked super cute today.  That's a promise (ring)!

Your move, Selena Gomez.  (Pssst.  Team up with Demi Lovato.  That'll teach 'em!)






















Photos by JASON M/BM

July 6, 2008 is a day Colin Farrell won't soon forget.

The Irish actor was spotted with his latest squeeze, English novelist Emma Forrest, sneakily purchasing an EPT Pregnancy Test at a Hollywood Rite-Aid pharmacy.  Rite-Aid's slogan on the $15.14 receipt says it all:

"With us, it's personal."

Colin and Emma then headed over to the Chateau Marmont to meet up with friends.  Did the two have some "news" to share with their pals?

Later in the day, Colin's mind was clearly pre-occupied.  While driving through Los Angeles, Colin dinged his Ford Bronco into the taillight of a parked Oldsmobile Alero.  No worries, Farrell-lovers.  The (now) responsible lad left a note on the windshield:

"Owner of ---- ----------   did a bad thing!  Deepest apologies.  Of course my insurance will cover it.  Mobile phone number 310-***-****.  Again, regrets.  Colin Farrell"

Kinda a crummy way to get an autograph!

Police officers later came and spoke with a resident who lives near the site of the minor accident. 

So, do you think Colin's son James will soon have a younger sibling?  Let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

Jake Gyllenhaal.  Horse.  "Effeminate" hand gestures.

Haven't we ridden these trails before?

The Brokeback Mountain actor was on horseback again, this time out in merry olde England.  Yeah.  That's right.  Olde with a friggin' E.

Turns out, Jakester will be playing Prince Dastan in The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time which, for those of you who don't live in your parents' basement, is based on a video game.  Also spotted learning how to gallop in style, co-star Gemma Arterton.

We have a feeling this flick will be faaaaaaabulooooous!






















Photos by BIG PICTURES

What up, Dunst?

We realize we've probably been less than nice to Kirsten Dunst in the past.  But now, after seeing these shots of her picking through the $5 clearance rack at H&M, we feel like kindred spirits.

Today, Kirsten and a gal pal hit up H&M and the American Apparel store in Soho to do some good old fashioned bargain hunting.  If their bags are any indication, we'd say the voyage was a success!

Kirsten, who recently sought treatment for depression, appeared calm and collected throughout the day.

Check out her green-framed Chanel sunglasses (Lily Allen has the same pair), her nifty bohemian purse, and her cool flower ring.  Her casual summer look is really working for us, so hopefully, there's more of where that came from in her shopping bags.






















EXCLUSIVE photos by KREIGER/CARLOS VILA

There he was, just a joggin' down the street.

Singin' doo wa diddy, diddy dum, diddy--

AAAAHHHHHHHGGGG!!!!!   <----- brontosaurus mating call

We imagine that's the sound Steve Guttenberg made upon spotting our photographer and some random videographer as he was jogging through the Upper West Side yesterday.

Steve suddenly lost interest in his banana and went on a yelling/flipping off/fake-out punching frenzy.

*slow clap*

Oddly, we have the exact same reaction when we bite into a slightly under ripe banana.

Um, have a nice evening, Stevie.






















EXCLUSIVE photos by DISCIULLO

Yay yay yay!

It had been so long since we spotted Jocelyn Wildenstein, aka the Cat Woman, aka the Lion Queen.

And then, there she was, at LAX, going through security JUST LIKE you or us.

Ms. Meow was looking a bit bustier than we remember.  Think she's had a recent alteration or two thousand?

Also, Jocelyn is a pilot.  Fancy!  Just like this gal.  But, we guess when you have piles of an evil ex's money to spend, you gotta let someone else fly you around.

We were kinda bummed Cat Woman didn't bring her dogs along for the flight this time.  We just love the irony of their presence.

We hope you had a smooth flight, J-Dub!  Happy vacationing, come back soon, and don't be such a stranger!






















EXCLUSIVE photos by MO/MATINGAS

(P.S. - Is this funny emotion we're feeling... love?)

Oh Kelly Carlson.  We insist you forward this link to you dentist.  S/He'd be so proud.

After taking a meal at Chaya Brasserie in Beverly Hills last night, the Nip/Tuck beauty stepped outside with Barenaked Ladies' Kevin Hearn.  She then proceeded to demonstrate how she keeps her smile looking like something straight out of a Crest commercial.

Kelly and Kevin sampled some chocolate and vanilla-flavored children's toothpaste a friend happened to have in her purse.  (And we thought the bubblegum-flavored variety from our childhood was fancy shiz.)

Chocolate and vanilla toothpaste!? 

Good news for Nicole Richie!  She may finally be able to indulge in dessert!

We feel a new Hollywoodland crash diet about to reach the tipping point (we love you Malcolm Gladwell).

Click any image to see all the tasty-tooth action.






















EXCLUSIVE photos by GABO / EXCLUSIVE video by MATINGAS
 

Life has its ups and downs.  While in the midst of a divorce, one generally thinks of life as having more in the "downs" realm.

Not the case for Liv Tyler, if these photos are any indication.  Mom of Milo (born December 2004) was seen having a bout of literal up and down on the Santa Monica Pier today, riding the rides at Pacific Park with her son.

News of Liv's impending divorce from husband Royston Langdon recently broke, so it's nice to see her out, smiling, and having fun.  Really.

Plus, she has those crave-worthy seafoam green Ray-Bans we so covet.

Keep that smile on your face, Ms. Tyler!  (But feel free to lose the glasses, preferably somewhere near us.)

30+ photos in the gallery!






















EXCLUSIVE photos by JRI/FRIOLO

While some twig-like Hollywoodland starlets freak the f*** out upon realizing they're being photographed on the beach, Queen Latifah doesn't let a little lens spoil her fun in the sun.

The full-figured actress/musician/Covergirl spokesmodel spotted the snapper and, instead of throwing on a sarong and storming off in a huff, she responded by flashing a great big smile, blowing up an air mattress, and hitting the waves.

Latifah and her gal pal bobbed up and down in the Miami surf for a while before heading back to their towels.

We really want a pair of her funky gold shades!  (See how niceness is met with niceness?  Fancy, huh.)












EXCLUSIVE photos by KADENA PIX

So close, Jessica Simpson!

After going through this ordeal at last night's Palms Place opening in Las Vegas, Jessica Simpson popped up in the whale's vagina (San Diego for those of you who don't habla the Spanish) with her totally on QB beau Tony Romo.  We love how Jessica is a woman of many purses (and her own line is pretty cute, guys.  Really.).

Jess had her passport in hand.  So, unless she misplaced her driver's license, we assume they're going some place exotic... or at least some place unAmerican (not like that).  Hopefully the locale will be sunny enough for Tony to work on that wicked tan line.

We gotta give them credit for trying to sneak out of the country via San Diego... but guys, you're just too interesting for us to let slip through the cracks!

We'll try to finagle getting the video up soon.  UPDATED: Video posted!  (posting time updated to today's date)  You can see them laughing, staying rather close, giving each other little "love taps," and even a quick kiss.



Have fun, kids, wherever you're heading.  19 EXCLUSIVE pics in the gallery!












EXCLUSIVE photos by GABO/MATINGAS

Ahhh.  Remember that time when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt got married in Louisiana?

Yeah.  Neither do we!

Camp Jolie-Pitt is no stranger to fueling the rumor mill.

That said, remember that time when we reported Jolie shopping for gender-neutral baby clothes for her twins?

Yeah.  We totally remember that.  It was awesome.

Also, Chateau Miraval?  Purchased?  We think not.  Rumblings in the Jolie-Pitt world are that, until they actually do make a purchase, the couple have rented out the massive place which is actually a functioning hotel.

This afternoon, Justin Chambers and his lovely wife Keisha paid a visit to the Pilgrim School in L.A.'s Korea Town.  We aren't exactly sure what he was doing there, but the couple does have five children, so we think it likely has something to do with them.

Justin appeared to be in great spirits, smiling and dishing out hugs as he and Keisha headed out.  All that yoga must be working!

The only thing that caught us as out of the ordinary was the stink eye he shot toward an empty parking lot.  Or, maybe he spotted this guy and was just standing up for Blanchett.











EXCLUSIVE photos by DAVE/ZFI

Riddle us this, Reader.  Angelina Jolie's personal assistant, Holly Goline, is also with child.

Huh.  That's nifty, right?

But wait for it.  Wait for it.



They're due at practically the same time (end of August).

Creepy.  It's like they've planned this out somehow.  It's always nice to have a friend you can share maternity wardrobe with... or something...

Holly spends most of her time traveling with Ang' and the fam, despite being married and having a home in Georgia.  Thoughts?












EXCLUSIVE photos by Eliot Press

We're guessing that at the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival, the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull premiere was the most coveted ticket in town.

Cate Blanchett brought out all her best moves AGAIN.  How she does it time after time, we do not know.  Probably the same sort of wizardry involved in Penelope Cruz's hair.

Paz Vega channeled old Hollywoodland glamour and pulled it off completely.

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart as a couple make us happy.

We don't know quite what Linda Evangelista was doing at the event, but we're glad she came because she looked fabu and wore the totally Indie-appropriate snake bracelet (clever, Ms. Evangelista, very clever).

We love Salma Hayek, but she was looking a bit like a milk maid at prom (blame the braid... or the boobs).

Also there, Natalie Portman, Maria Menounos, an underdressed Kelly Brook and Billy Zane, Adrian Brody and Elsa Pataki, Vincent Cassel, Rachael Leigh Cook and her hairy beau, Dean Cain (huh), Dennis Hopper & fam, George Lucas and his smokin' hot lady, Ophelie Winter, Ray Winstone, Jeff Vespa, Christian Slater, John Hurt, Aishwarya Rai (looking much brighter than she did here), Mathieu Kassovitz, the lovely Goldie Hawn, and more!

Star Jones showed up and confused us again.  At least Phoebe Price didn't manage to limbo her way under the velvet rope and make it into this event.

We have 100+ photos of the event!