Here’s some interesting news for you.
The king of lists, Forbes, has just released another list - Most Valuable Faces. And forget what Mom said; Forbes ain’t talkin’ about you or me.
The magazine took the liberty of analyzing which celebrity pushed and sold the most magazine covers from June 2007 to June 2008. Likability and appeal also played a factor in the ranking. Read more about the process here.
Angelina Jolie once again trumps Jennifer Aniston but I suppose that’s no surprise considering her year (Jen was actually No. 1 last year). Following the two superstars are the late Heath Ledger, Jamie Lynn Spears, Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson, Suri Cruise, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Heidi Montag, and Owen Wilson. Not completely shocking considering a tragic death, teen pregnancy, well-dressed babies, and staged pr moments (ahem, Speidi).
Though Britney Spears landed more covers than anyone (30!), she didn’t even crack the top 10 list. Noticeably absent were also Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. Is America finally losing interest in the one time Three Musketeers? Why, it’s the end of an era!
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Good girl Carrie Underwood revealed to Allure magazine that ex-boyfriend Tony Romo still dials her digits. Um, Carrie? You might not want Jessica Simpson hearing that.
“I don’t know,” she admitted. “The phone will ring and it’ll be him, and I’ll maybe not answer.”
At least the “Before He Cheats” singer knows not to mess with a man that’s taken (by a fellow blonde country star, no less). Carrie also lets on in the September issue about what caused - or did not cause - the breakup with pretty gossip boy Chace Crawford.
“We didn’t have a fight. No one cheated,” she says. “It plain didn’t work.”
PS - Doesn’t Carrie look like a cross between Hilary Duff and Madonna/Jennifer Lopez on the cover?
To be honest, I want to hate Ryan Phillippe, but I don’t. I don’t even dislike him. See, he finally made a public appearance with the woman that was rumored to have broken up his seven year marriage to America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon. Ryan supported Stop-Loss costar Abbie Cornish as she was honored with an award at the Australian in Film Breakthrough Awards. The private couple held hands and leaned against each other throughout the entire night. Even though it was often reported that Ryan’s jealousy of Reese’s successful career led to problems in their marriage, he stepped aside and let Abbie enjoy the spotlight.
In other news…
- Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo squash break-up rumors by sharing a romantic lunch together in Dallas (Just Jared).
- The Hills star Whitney Port is apparently being given a spin-off series by MTV in which she is bicoastal and befriending a group of NYC socialites. She denies the report but says she is open to the possibility.
- Rumors that High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale has contracted HIV from her rhinoplasty surgery last year was denied by her rep. Scary!
- Justin Timberlake has asked girlfriend Jessica Biel to move in with him, signaling that their relationship is quite serious (he didn’t live with Cameron or oh gosh, Britney). Love shack, baby.
- The blogs are rampantly discussing if Paris Hilton is preggers after a pic of her with a seemingly visible bump surfaced. I say it’s just her clingy satin dress though the heiress has expressed her wishes to be with child by next year.
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While it may be hard to impersonate a celebrity, it is much easier to pretend to be part of a celeb’s posse. And in the celeb obsessed world we live in, people are eager to please. Exhibit A: A greedy woman scheming as Jessica Simpson’s assistant a few years ago to get $12,000 worth of freebies.
Exhibit B: Someone with too much time on their hands has been going around saying that Angelina Jolie gave birth to her twins. If you heard that the Jolie-Pitts welcomed two new additions to their ever growing brood last weekend, it was the result of a hoax. Of course, media outlets including Entertainment Tonight pounced on the story after they received an email from the alleged “assistant.” Even as Angelina and Brad’s reps denied the births, ET stood by their story, citing an “anonymous source.”
Angelina’s attorneys caught wind of it, and sent a letter to the major media outlets, informing them of the faux employee. Entertainment Tonight has yet to officially retract the story - a big no no in journalism.
So don’t fret, Angie’s buns are still bakin’ in the oven…for now.
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Honestly, who can keep up with celebrities’ love lives?
After Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson broke it off (again), rumors are swirling that People’s most beautiful has caught the eye of Wilson’s pal Lance Armstrong.
The duo was spotted together three nights in a row this weekend, first in New York City then chowing down in Austin. A witness only commented “they looked like they were having fun.” Perhaps Kate is up for a role in the movie about Lance’s life? I would say Mr. Tour de France is quite the lucky bachelor…Sheryl Crow (and former Owen fling), Tory Burch, Ashley Olsen, Kate Hudson?
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are officially mister and missus, while older sis Jessica was present at the Alice-in-Wonderland themed nuptials with very much on-boyfriend, Tony Romo. Take that, break-up rumors!
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Siiigh. After declaring to the world that he was her “future husband,” Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo have reportedly split up. According to Us Weekly, Tony broke it off with Jessica because she is torn up over ex John Mayer’s current fling with Jennifer Aniston. 
Meanwhile, young sis Ashlee is prepping for her wedding to Pete Wentz this Saturday (why the rush?). Delivery trucks and crews have been spotted pitching white tents in her parent’s backyard. UsWeekly also reports that meddling dad Joe has “begged” Tony to attend the wedding, though they are unsure if Tony has agreed. I just hope Jess can still tend to her maid-of-honor duties!
In other couple news: Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are off again… The onscreen parents of Blake Lively and Penn Badgely have confirmed their romance… Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi will tie the knot now that it is legal in California… Shania Twain and her husband of 14 years have separated.
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I was perusing the newsstand today when an image of a blonde woman shaving her face caught my eye. There was Jessica Simpson on the cover of Esquire, attempting a weak portrayal of Marilyn Monroe. Don’t get me wrong, I love Jess. And she looks cute. But then I realize that she isn’t trying to pay homage to Marilyn. Oh right, Lindsay Lohan’s been there, done that. Instead Esquire is aiming to recreate an old 1965 cover of the Monroe-esque actress Virna Lisi.
The accompanying article compliments Jessica by saying that she will “last a Liz Taylor lifetime” and “in for the long haul.” The writer also gets Jess to take off her bra and reveal that she is most jealous of Scarlett Johansson. Wait, back up…take off her bra? Yes, read all about it here.
Speaking of Lindsay – yes, everything on this blog unintentionally goes back to her – The Daily News reports that she had a few laughs when she saw Jessica’s May cover. “I so already did that,” Linds supposedly said to her pals. The adrenaline rush from baring it all is still running high. According to the London Sun, she is willing to don the birthday suit for an independent film “Florence” at a mere $80,000 paycheck. However, ever-present momager Dina shoots down the rumor. Well, we do know if LiLo were to strip down again, it’ll be artsy and tasteful, blah blah blah…
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