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.

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!

Amy Winehouse Sudden Demise

The real cause of the death of the famous British soul singer last Saturday remains unknown – at least until the results of the toxicology tests come in, which won’t be until another week or two. But the family has reasons to believe that Amy Winehouse’s sudden demise may have been precipitated by a sudden withdrawal from alcohol.

A source close to the family informed Britain’s Sun that the 27-year-old singer had waved aside her doctor’s advice to effect a gradual withdrawal from her habit of sotting up on alcohol. The source said that Amy’s father Mitch Winehouse had offered an explanation of her death in his eulogy at the funeral. According to him, Amy had told the doctor that it was impossible for her to reduce alcohol consumption gradually –it was a case of “all or nothing” for her. She had stopped drinking and went cold turkey for about a month before her death. It was a great shock to her body and it may well have resulted in heart failure.

PEOPLE also reports that the family holds to this explanation of her death.

It has been noised around that Winehouse had a heavy drinking bout in the last days of her life, but these rumors have been denied by her father.

The abstinence shock, coming on top of her weakened constitution, proved the last straw on the singer who had been going through a difficult period of her life.

Amy Winehouse’s Dad Gives Her Clothes

Amy Winehouse’s dad Mitch handed out items of Amy’s clothing and jewellery to fans outside her home in Camden yesterday.

Mitch Winehouse greeted fans camped out on Camden Square with old trinkets belonging to his daughter and clothes she used to wear. Mitch kept a pair of Amy’s famous pink ballet pumps in his back pocket throughout the hand-out – a touching tribute to his daughter’s memory.

One fan, who was given a red vest, told The Sun she would “cherish it forever”, while another woman put on a white vest belonging to the singer and told reporters, “Amy is my idol.”

Other admirers of the singer, who have been keeping a vigil outside her home, were given sunglasses and jewellery. One fan, who received a T-shirt, commented that the clothes were “small in size and very skinny, like her figure”.

Mitch then left in a taxi, pausing sadly to say, “God bless Amy Winehouse.”

Later that evening, Amy’s family and celebrity friends – including Mark Ronson and Kelly Osbourne – gathered at one of the singer’s favourite nightspots, Jazz After Dark, in a memorial event to celebrate Amy’s short life.

Amy often played impromptu gigs at the small venue, which was last night crammed with well-wishers and memorabilia. In 2009 Amy was photographed performing for a crowd at Jazz After Dark and chatting with the audience after the show.

Justin Bieber Gets Viral Prom Invitation From Virginia Teen Cady Eimer

Selena Gomez just got even more competition (Provided that’s even possible…) for the affections of her boy toy beau Justin Bieber. After the YouTube pleas of a pair of Marines nabbed the vets Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis as dates for the Marine Corps Ball, a Virginia teenager is hoping the newest online fad — viral video love letters to the rich and famous — will land her the prom date of her dreams: Teen superstar Justin Bieber.

Cady Eimer, is a 17-year-old rising high school junior from Poquoson, VA., and while many Beliebers her age are busy watching the “Baby” video on repeat or sending hate Tweets to Selena from their smartphones, Eimer’s devising a plan to get the Canadian singing sensation to escort her to her upcoming prom. The teen and friend, Holly, are quickly becoming viral sensations after hitting YouTube this week with a plea to Beeb in the form of some awkward lyrical freestyling.

Lee Dewyze Engaged

One-time American Idol winner Lee Dewyze is getting hitched. The 25-year-old crooner popped the question to his girlfriend, model-actress Jonna Walsh, 26, on a private yacht at Disney World in Orlando last week.

“I’m excited,” says DeWyze, whose July 16 proposal included champagne and a sky aglow with the booming of fireworks.

Why Disney World?

“Jonna is a Disney freak,” Lee explains. “They were playing love songs on the boat and I got down on my knee and asked her. I had a speech prepared but it all went out the window so I just asked her. She started crying and I said, ‘Is that a yes?‘”

The pair met last October, when DeWyze cast Walsh to star in his “Sweet Serendipity” music video. They’re planning a Fall 2012 wedding.

Alexander Skarsgard Kate Bosworth Split Up

Stick a fork in ‘em! Alexander Skarsgard and Kate Bosworth have called time on their two-year relationship, Us Weekly dished this week.

“It was very mutual,” a source tells the mag. “And it happened a while ago. He’s single, and he is loving the attention!”

…Which would explain why True Blood star Alex was seen leaving a Comic-Con party with a mystery brunette last weekend. He’s obviously enjoying his freedom. Meanwhile, Bossie has been recently photographed hugging her ex, Orlando Bloom. Watch out, Miranda Kerr – could Kate still be holding a flame for him?

Jessica Expecting Another Daughter

Jessica Alba who is pregnant with her second child is reportedly expecting another daughter.
The 30-year-old actress who already has three-year-old Honor Marie with husband Cash Warren is due to give birth for the second time in the coming weeks, reported US magazine

The ‘Fantastic Four’ actress celebrated the impending new arrival at a baby shower held in her honour on Monday.

“A million THANK U’s 2 @KellySawyer @jacqui_lang n @lauren_andersen 4 such an amazing baby shower. It was perfect in every way. Luv u (sic),” Alba wrote on her Twitter page.

Although the actress didn’t comment on the gender of the baby but according to sources the guests gifted her pink coloured baby items, fuelling speculation that she is having another daughter.

Alba is busy preparing the child’s nursery and is in no hurry to complete it.

“The nursery isn’t ready. It’s not even close, but I’m accumulating things. In the beginning the baby stays with me in the room, so you don’t need the nursery ready so soon. We’re remodelling our house, so it’s going to take a few months. I’m really taking my time,” she said

Lady Gaga “Little Monsters” Heckle VMA Frontrunner Adele

Some of Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters have begun behaving like hopped-up Beliebers after their idol, whom they’ve affectionately dubbed Mother Monster, failed to score as many MTV Video Music Award nominations as they would have liked. While the 2010 VMAs were all about Gaga (and her beef jerky ensemble), nominee frontrunners Katy Perry and Adele are the belles of this year’s ball; putting both songstresses right in the crosshairs of some pretty disgruntled pop fans. Yikes!

Clad in her now-infamous meat dress, Lady Gaga took home eight prizes at last year’s so, including Video of the Year for “Bad Romance.” This time around, she notched just three nods; Best Female Video for “Born This Way” and Best Art Direction and Choreography. To the fury of Gaga’s devoted fanbase, her fellow pop star Adele scored a whopping seven nominations for her bestselling sophomore disc 21, an international blockbuster.

With their monster noses out of joint, some Gaga fans are taking to Twitter to get personal with Adele, with some even stooping so low as to pick on the “Rolling in the Deep” star’s weight.