Camilla Belle enjoys an iced coffee as she goes shopping with a friend at Planet Blue in Malibu.
Lisa Kudrow Smarter Than You Think
Kudrow is still most famous for playing airheads, specifically Phoebe on Friends and one of either Romy or Michel in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (I can never remember which was which). Yet despite her reputation as your typical dumb blonde, she’s actually pretty sharp. She has a Bachelors in biology from Vasser, and spent eight years being a lab rat, working in her father’s research institute, and garnering herself a publication — she’s one of the few celebrities to have a peer reviewed publication to their name. She was also the Friends star with the first Emmy win and most nominations, though that doesn’t really speak for her intelligence.
Rowan Atkinson Smarter Than You Think
In the USA Rowan Atkinson is best known for his near-silent goofy role of Mr. Bean, the hapless, gormless and generally oblivious manchild with a limited intellect. It’s very easy to think that Atkinson would be somewhat similar, given his love for that role and his other ventures into goofball comedy, like Johnny English. However, Atkinson, by all accounts, is a quiet and fiercely intelligent man. He’s politically active in preserving free speech and gay rights. He has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Oxford. He’s also famously reclusive, rarely giving interviews, and listing his profession as ”engineer” on his passport.
Cindy Crawford Smarter Than You Think
To say that Cindy Crawford is still mind-blowingly gorgeous at 45 is the understatement of the century. She was arguably the most well known model fo the 90s, and possibly the most gorgeous woman of the decade — an even years later she’s utterly stunning. So, what about the brains? She was valedictorian of her High School class, had a 4.0 grade average, and was awarded a full ride to Northwestern to study chemical engineering. Getting a full academic scholarship to one of the best universities in the country is a pretty good indicator to me have some brains to back up those looks. Yeah, she dropped out after a semester to pursue modeling full time, but looking at how well she did out of it, strikes me as probably the right move for her.
Kate Beckinsale Smarter Than You Think
See, I’d suggest you’d have to be not-very-smart in order to not only star in the Underworld movies, and then do an even worse vampire/werewolf crossover with Van Helsing. Plus, you know, Pearl Harbor. Despite being used mostly as eye candy in the movies she’s been in, Beckinsale was an accomplished writer as a teen. She twice won the W. H. Smith Young Writers’ competition — once for three short stories and once for three poems. While at University, she studied French and Russian Literature, but didn’t finish her degree, instead focusing on acting. Then again, maybe she’s not so smart: Click, Vacancy, Whiteout, and she’s even signed up for another Underworld movie.
Claire Danes Smarter Than You Think
Claire Danes’ Hollywood choices have been pretty mixed. She’s been in some great, great films: Romeo+Juliet, Shopgirl, The Hours, and also some utterly, utterly terrible ones: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Yeah, that was not a good movie. Not at all. Yet, even having been on screen since the age of 15, she still managed to get into one of the country’s most prestigious universities: Yale. she got Oliver Stone to write her a recommendation letter, and studied Psychology there for two years. Now, it’s arguable that she got in because of her name, the fact that she’s a legacy, and that she couldn’t hack it as she dropped out after two years to “focus on acting,” but getting that far is still pretty impressive considering many other actors out there.
Asia Carrera Smarter Than You Think
Asia Carrera was a prominant pornstar in the 90s and early 2000s who defied people’s expectations of adult entertainers by being blisteringly smart. How smart? IQ of 156, member of MENSA, performed at Carnegie Hall on the piano twice by the time she was 15, taught English in Japan at the age of 16, won a full scholarship to Rutgers University. Yeah, she’s smart. She decided to push back against the academic aspirations of her family, and instead went into skinflicks, but at the same time she was a major nerd — back before it was cool. She coded her website from scratch — which looks horribly dated now, but was cutting edge in the 90s. She also used to be a fixture in the Unreal Tournament community, which is pretty sweet.
Shakira Smarter Than You Think
My knowledge of Shakira is pretty shaky. It’s pretty much limited to the fact that she’s tiny, and that her hips apparently don’t lie. However, I’m informed by reliable sources (read: the internets) that she’s much smarter than your typical tiny popstar, and has an IQ of 140. Now, I haven’t been able to track down anything to back that up, but if true, that’s bordering on genius levels of the test — as fundamentally flawed as it is. As evidence of her intelligence, I point to her speaking three languages fluently, another three basically, is a major philanthropist for poor children, is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and has been honored twice by the UN for her work with children. Even if her IQ isn’t that high, she seems to be doing pretty smart things with her money and fame.
Stoya Smarter Than You Think
Stoya is another adult film star, but this time one still involved with the industry. And while she might not have the educational acclaim of some of the other entries on the list, she’s still one of the more eloquent commenters on sex, technology and alternative culture to be found on the internet. If you read her blog or follow her twitter, you quickly get the feeling that she’s an incredibly smart, well spoken and interesting person who really, really likes fucking. Interspersed with nudity she talks about hand-designing clothing, the impact of technology on the world, and is just a genuinely interesting source of information. Plus, her spelling and grammar is immaculate, which is something deserving of respect and admiration.
Frieda Pinto Glamorous in Green at LA Premiere
Indian actress Frieda Pinto completely wowed us at the LA film premiere of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" on Thursday, July 28, 2011.
The 26-year-old star of "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Miral" was at Grauman's Chinese Theatre with cast members James Franco and Tom Felton, showing us she hasn't lost her red carpet touch. Always on the money, Pinto chose a stunning backless green number by Juan Carlos Obando and paired it with nude patent leather heels by Brian Atwood.
Frieda loves to hit the rug in strappy or short-sleeved numbers that highlight her toned arms. Thursday being no exception to this rule, her dress flaunted not only a perfect silhouette but its emerald hue set off her amazing complexion. What we love best about the outfit (aside from who's wearing it) is its asymmetrical hemline, which goes from knee-to-floor.
Hair was simply parted down the middle, giving center stage to her face. While eyes were heavily lined in black kohl, brown and peach shadow extended the drama. She topped it off with a crimson pout. 
What's truly striking about this Loreal model are her versatile choices, whether in film roles or in red carpet couture. Proof positive that Emma Watson isn't the only one who can cast a spell!
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" debuts August 5th.
Mila Kunis Glams It Up at Berlin Photocall for Friends With Benefits'
Actress Mila Kunis sent the mercury rising in a sleeveless rose washed satin dress with plunging neckline at her "Friends With Benefits" Berlin photocall July 29, 2011.
The dress, from Lanvin's Fall 2011 collection, perfectly showcased the 27-year-old star's tanned arms and legs. She matched it with burgundy closed-toe heels, a pair of danglers, and a solitaire necklace.
Her long brown tresses were asymmetrically parted, giving her face more definition. Liberal splashes of color on her eyes and cheekbones with a glossy pucker went well with the warm tone of the dress.
Seen striking a pose with costar Justin Timberlake, 30, Mila's been racking up the miles on her European promotional tour, having just arrived from the Russian capital.
If her recent outfits are anything to go by, we can't wait to see how she looks in the film!
Playmates Say Hef is Just Fine in the Sack
After Crystal Harris went on “Howard Stern” and said she’d only slept with Hugh Hefner once and that he was rather jack-rabbit-like in bed, some of the Playboy lothario’s other beauties are setting the record straight.
Miss June 2004, Hiromi Oshima, said, “I’ve heard girls say they have a lot of fun in there.”
“Hef is a lover,” added Playboy TV’s Dani Mathers. “I think they definitely had sex more than that one time and it wasn’t two minutes. Hef definitely has a sex life.”
Shanna McLaughlin, who appeared in the July 2010 issue of Playboy, summed it up best: “I think the whole thing with Crystal is really sad, and Hef is such an amazing man. He provides so much for everyone that’s around him and all of the Playmates. I think some things should be kept private between two people, especially in a break-up scenario.”
Hef definitely “provided” for Harris in the form of her engagement bling and swanky cars, and she was quick to take the loot before departing the mansion just days before their wedding.
On Thursday night, she posted a tweet that kinda sorta apologized for what she said on Stern’s program, pinning the blame on Howard himself. “The Stern interview scared me, he’s harsh. I was unprepared and blurted out things I shouldn’t have said, I’m sorry.”
Howard Stern ‘s amazing Jedi mindtrick powers aside, Harris seemed to misspell “I’m sorry I’m such a classless dolt.”
kim kardashian Wedding Invitation
You may have missed an invitation to the upcoming Kim Kardashian wedding/Kris Humphries wedding.
People reports it arrived in its own box and is adorned with hundreds of jet black hematite crystals. There’s lots of fancy script announcing the couple’s names and the date — August 20th — as well as stating the affair will be black-tie (you have to tell rich people that or they show up in wifebeaters and flipflops).
The little easel-ready piece of art was designed by “invitationers” Lehr & Black. According to the client list on its site, L&B has also worked with Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, and probably a few other couples who didn’t wind up getting divorced later on.
The upcoming Kardashian/Humphries wedding will reportedly cost upwards of $10-20 million and of course be televised on the E! channel, home of the insipid “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”
Kim has said she wants to out-do the recent royal wedding, so does that mean she’s also asked guests to donate money to charity in lieu of gifts as William and Kate did? Don’t be silly. That would be classy and tasteful!
So if you’d like to buy the happy couple a present, you’re welcome to get one of the items on their super-pricey registry. How about some Hermes dinnerware? Plates cost about $100, cereal bowls are $155 and cups and saucers are $225 per set. They’re asking for 18 of each.
Because, you know, it’s so hard for a multi-millionaire couple just starting out.
Abhishek Bachchan Pop Then Dhoom
Abhishek Bachchan has asked YRF, producers of his next film Dhoom 3, for time off in November to be with his wife Aishwarya Rai and their new born.
Aishwarya and Abhishek's first baby is reportedly due in November, around the time Dhoom 3 was to begin production and Abhishek says "I want to be with Aishwarya at that time. It is my responsibility and wish."
A source tells Mumbai Mirror, "Abhishek wants to spend some quality time with his baby and wife before getting back to work. Hence, he requested YRF to postpone the shoot for a month or two."
YRF have readily conceded Abhishek's request and pushed back the film's start date.
So it's going to be Pop, then Dhoom. You can read that as Dhoom 3 will start filming after Aishwarya pops, or Dhoom 3 will start filming after Abhishek becomes a Pop!
Abhishek is ready to report for work from mid-December, but the filmmakers will have to ensure availability of locations and technicians, which may push filming start further to January.
As for other actors' dates, Uday Chopra has no other films on hand and Aamir Khan's parts were planned to be shot towards the end anyways.
A YRF spokesperson confirmed the new scheduling, but refused to term it as re-scheduling.
"Well, our schedule of Dhoom 3 has still not been finalized. So, it's a little premature to be discussing a postponement. And yes, most certainly we will keep in mind the arrival of joy in the Bachchan household while planning Abhishek's schedule."
"Aamir comes in only around April or May next year. As of now, he is busy preparing his character which is that of a gymnast."
In the new installment of the Dhoom franchise, Abhishek, 35, will reprise his role as ACP Jai Dixit, a no nonsense cop, perpetually chasing an elusive and slick thief (Aamir Khan) who is always one step ahead in the game. Vijay Krishna Acharya (Victor) will direct. No female lead has been finalized as yet.
Aishwarya featured as Sunehri in Dhoom 2 (2006), but was paired with Hrithik Roshan.
Anushka Sharma: Satin Stunner at Vogue Beauty Awards 2011
Anushka Sharma dropped jaws in a Stella McCartney satin jumpsuit at the Vogue Beauty Awards 2011 at Hotel Taj Lands End in Bandra, Mumbai on Thursday, July 28. Anushka's shimmery ankle length jumpsuit had round collar, long sleeves, rolled up to her elbows; and a waist band. The trousers had thigh baring side slits flaunting her toned legs.
The 24-year-old accessorized with strappy nude and silver heels and Tod's limited edition golden silk satin clutch embellished with rhinestones. 
Her side parted sleek hair draped her right shoulder. She wore silver eye shadow and berry lipstick.
Anushka was one of the award winners of the evening.
Sonakshi Sinha: Curvy Delight at Ad Shoot
Sonakshi Sinha looked sumptuous in skinny jeans and black tee at Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai late noon Thursday, July 28.
The 24-year-old Bollywood heartthrob, at the studio to shoot a commercial, flashed her endearing smile at photogs as she stepped out of her vanity van.
Her fitted tee had the words Hardrock Barcelona emblazoned at the front.
She accessorized with purple bow top rain proof shoes, messenger bag, oversized brown sunglasses, stud earrings and silver bangles in her right arm.
Her side swept hair draped her left shoulder and she wore a light makeup.
Sonakshi is on a break from shooting films, but there is no respite for the lass from a hectic schedule. She walked as showstopper in Delhi for designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil on July 24. Today she is shooting for a magazine cover with Ranveer Singh, which is probably driving Anushka Sharma nuts!
Shah Rukh Khan Dapper at D'Decor Ad Shoot
Shah Rukh Khan looked stately dressed in crisp white dress shirt and black pants as he arrived at Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Mumbai late noon Thursday, July 28 to shoot an ad film.
"had a shoot for ajay (Arora) my friends awesome company d'decor. raining like mad in mumbai...want to dance in the rain...wish the kids were awake," Shah Rukh tweeted after winding up from the shoot late at night.
Shah Rukh back in perfect shape now having regained some weight; he had started looking gawky earlier while filming RA.One in London.
The 45-year-old star was his usual amicable self as he arrived, and cheerily posed for photogs.
Back in August 2010, Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri Khan were announced brand ambassadors for Mumbai based D'Decor, the world's third-largest producers of curtain and upholstery fabrics.
The couple filmed an ad for the brand in Hyderabad in November. This time Shah Rukh was all by himself.
Shah Rukh, a self confessed workaholic who manages with barely 3 to 4 hours of sleep, often speaks about his love for work.
"There is nothing that makes me more happy than making films," he says.
On July 26, after wrapping his most ambitious project, RA.One, Shah Rukh struck a philosophical note on Twitter.
"ra.one shoot finally over. we start films so that we complete them fast...but when they finish there is a sense of emptiness as if a difficult but passionate relationship has come to an end." he tweeted around midnight.
"film making is like love....like falling from a building...but not feeling the impact or the hurt till you reach the end. here's to new beginnings...cos endings are just beginnings backwards."
The film is due in theaters on October 26.
David Beckham is a Great Big Softie
Like any new dad, David Beckham is completely obsessed with his newborn daughter Harper Seven. He can’t seem to stop saying hopelessly cute things about her, which is OK by us because listening to Becks talking about how much he dotes on his new baby makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Anyway, David has told Us Weekly how much he hates to be apart from his family, and it makes for super-sweet reading.
“We have been so lucky with her, and it was hard leaving them all the other day. It’s always hard leaving my family. Having a two-week-old daughter and leaving her, and leaving the boys and wife Victoria, it was difficult. I can’t wait to get back and to hold her and kiss her.”
David, of course, isn’t the only Beckham who is totally besotted with Harper – Victoria’s already said she’s fallen in love with her daughter, and David has revealed that big brothers Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz adore their little sister.
“The boys won’t put her down. They won’t leave her alone, so I hope they are like that in 20 years.”
We’re not sure how much more cuteness we can take from the Beckham family before we explode!
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