Emma Watson: I Belong at Brown

To movie fans, Emma Watson will always be Hermione Granger. They can get a look at her in this role via our latest round of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows photos.
But the actress feels just at home on the college campus of Brown University as she does on the big screen, a fact she goes into detail about in this month's Marie Claire. Excerpts, and pictures, from the interview are below.

On life at Brown: Brown has a real sense of community, and people are very protective of me. They really look out for me; they want me to feel like I’m part of it. I threw my 20th birthday party at Brown, and I didn’t even have to say to anyone not to put pictures on Facebook. Not a single picture went up. That was when I knew I’d found a solid group of friends, and I felt like I belonged.

On portraying Hermione: I felt like I knew exactly who she was. Like me, she’s very loyal and determined, she’s very intelligent, and she has a lot of guy friends, as I do. Her eagerness to please and to have the right answer is definitely like me. I’m a perfectionist, so my bossiness definitely comes out.

Britney Spears Ready to Get "Grimier"

Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, a producer who's worked with other hot singers such as Ke$ha and Katy Perry, is now working on Britney Spears' follow-up to Circus.
"She's an icon," Dr. Luke said of Spears, whose new album will be "grimier" than ever. "She's been around and always delivers, so there's a lot for us to live up to."
Indeed. She sets the bar high for dirtiness ...

DIRTY GIRL: She really is. But we haven't seen anything yet.

Dr. Luke, who co-produced and co-wrote the title track to Circus, says he has some new ideas in mind that will help shift the pop star's musical style.
"It's early in the process, but I want [the sound] to get harder in some ways," he says "and maybe a little more deep into electronic - even grimier."
Sounds filthy. Spears has reportedly finished three new songs for the album, and grimy new release is slated for an early 2011 release. Supposedly.
Looking forward to new music from Britney Spears? Does this shift in style sound like a good one? Sound she clean up her act instead? Discuss.

Lady Gaga Makes Wax Museum History

Not only will Lady Gaga be inducted into Madame Tussauds museums around the world this month, but a staggering eight wax Gagas will be enshrined!
The reveal of her eight different looks (as seen in some classic Lady Gaga pictures) will be the biggest figure launch in the history of the museum.
What will the wax replicas of the "Poker Face" be? Here's a rundown:

 

There's nothing like a Lady Gaga fashion statement to really push the envelope. Can you even call this fashion?

1. Lady in Lace: Lace body stocking, Marie Antoinette hairstyle (Brit Awards 2010).
2. Telephone hat paired with a black Armani coat (Jonathan Ross, 2010).
3. Mini Mouse: Black latex body suit with straight hair (BBC Radio 1).
4. Hair Hat: Gaga’s own blonde locks, see-through dress (unknown).
5. Kinky Boots: Leather body suit and black lace bra (London 2009).
6. Harlequin: Black body suit, platinum hair (Seoul, South Korea).
7. Purple Hair: Towering purple hair piece (Denmark).
8. Wired “wing” dress with lightning “eye” (Germany).

Mother of Mario Barrett: My Bad!

Mario Barrett is off the legal hook.
In early October, the R&B singer was arrested for assault because his mother, Shawntia Hardaway, accused her son of shoving her in the chest and trashing her apartment. Readers, however, suspected that Hardaway's history of substance abuse played a role in this allegation.
They were correct.

On the witness stand yesterday, Hardaway changed her story and admitted she was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she called the cops. She now says Mario never touched her.

The artist's attorney, Billy Murphy, says his client "remains committed to helping his mother battle her addiction." We hope for everyone's sake that she gets the assistance she needs.

David Cassidy Arrested For DUI

Former Partridge Family star David Cassidy was arrested in Florida Wednesday night on suspicion of DUI. Cops found a half empty bottle of bourbon in his car.
The 60-year-old former teen idol was weaving on and off the road a number of times on Florida's Turnpike around 8:00 p.m. and was eventually pulled over.
According to cops, Cassidy told the trooper he'd had a glass of wine around lunch time and popped a hydrocodone painkiller a few hours before the arrest.

David Cassidy's mug shot is scary. Mostly because it's so low-res.

Police ordered the father of Gossip Girl star Katie Cassidy (who was in a DUI bust herself in 2007) to get out of the car and say he was "swaying while standing."
David Cassidy took a breath test and blew a 0.139 and 0.141 - way over the .08 legal limit. A half-empty bottle of bourbon was then found inside his Mercedes.
Cassidy was taken to a nearby jail and booked for DUI.
The actor is adamant that he was NOT hammered on booze when he got behind the wheel last night and says he plans to fight the DUI charges tooth and nail.
He admits he did take a pain pill for his back earlier in the day and may have been tired from an early morning funeral he had to attend, but he wasn't drunk.
Cassidy is also disputing the results of the two breathalyzer tests he took at the time of arrest, insisting his true BAC could not have been properly measured.
Cassidy's rep tells us the actor is already on the hunt for a lawyer and plans to fight the charges adding, "He would never jeopardize anyone on the road."
"He would not have been driving had he not had to go to a funeral ... he's never been arrested in his life before for anything."

Dash NYC: Open for Business!

Like Kim Kardashian in the presence of a professional athlete, Dash is now open for business in New York City.
Hollywood's least talented, most famous sisters attended a launch party for the east coast version of their fashion boutique last night, as Khloe Kardashian looked miserable in every red carpet photo and had the same reaction we did in the picture posted here: there must be something more interesting going on than this...

Tweeted Kim after the event: "Can't believe we have officially opened up another Dash!"

The real question remains, however: after a THG underkover operation revealed that the store in Miami is rarely open and the sisters never work in it, will any of them grace Dash NYC with their presence ever again? Time, many tabloid covers, and form-fitting dresses will tell.

Baby Baby Spice: Emma Bunton is Pregnant!

Looks like another baby on the way for Baby Spice!
Emma Bunton will add to her brood with Jade Jones, she announced on Twitter. "We are so excited to announce we're having our second baby," Bunton wrote.
That comes as an early Christmas present for the couple's 3-year-old son and future big brother: "Beau's wish for a brother or sister has come true!" the star Tweeted.

OH, BABY: Congratulations to Emma Bunton and family!

Bryan Masche Reaches Plea Bargan, Likely to Avoid Jail

Bryan Masche may be a poor husband and lousy father, but he won't be going to jail for it.
The Raising Sextuplets star was arrested in September and charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and threatening domestic violence after he screamed at wife Jenny in front of their kids.
But an insider close to the case tells Radar Online that Masche has reached offered a plea agreement and he will plead guilty this afternoon to two misdemeanor counts:  threatening and intimidating per domestic violence and disorderly conduct per domestic violence.

Neither charge will result in jail time.

Instead, the reality star will be required to attend both parenting classes and individual counseling sessions. We'd also force him to listen to LeAnn Rimes whine everyday about her image in light of her affair, but that's just us.

Lady Gaga in Italian GQ: She's On Fire!

Whether you love her, tolerate her or loathe her, you gotta give Lady Gaga credit for sparking controversy. Get it? Peep the cover of Italy's GQ and you will.
The singer knows how to make a fashion statement, be it a meat gown, a hair dress, a Kermit the frog frock, or a machine gun bra. What will she do next?
She always keeps us guessing. We've seen her explosive chest on display before in concert, but this is a fiery new twist. Thoughts? Take a look and assess:

 

What do you think of Lady Gaga's GQ cover?

Justin Bieber Perfume: For the Ladies!

In case you haven't heard, Justin Bieber is a hit with the ladies.
With that base in mind, the singer is targeting only the fairer gender with an upcoming product. No offense, guys, but the artist has made it clear for whom his new perfume will be intended.
“It’s for my female fans. I want to create something that will have the girls go crazy," he told People. "Most male celebrities do male colognes for other males. I think that me making a female fragrance is just a different idea and I think it’s going to be successful."

To be clear, this product is different than the scented-filled items Bieber will also be coming out with in 2011, as the artist continues to grow his brand and his popularity.

What will be next? Perhaps a line of eyewear. It would make sense, wouldn't it?

50 Cent is So Much Richer Than You

In things-you-do-just-because-you-can-and-it's-a-slow-day news, 50 Cent pulled out PILES of $100 bills yesterday and posed with them in various photos.
Fiddy decided to show off on Twitter, posting the pics below with captions like "Holy sh*t bat man I think I'm rich" ... and "Who said I don't have a heart."
Or a sense of humor. While the wisdom of Tweeting said pics is debatable, this definitely looks like more fun to play with than Chelsea Handler ...

Alex Welch: Considering Legal Action Against Demi Lovato

Following Demi Lovato's admission that she's seeking treatment for numerous personal issues, details began to leak out over the incident that prompted this singer to take such a courageous step.
Almost all reports confirm that there was a confrontation at an airport in Peru between Lovato and a backup dancer on tour with her and The Jonas Brothers, with some sources claiming Demi blamed this girl for ratting her and others out for partying the night before.
Now, TMZ has identified the victim of Demi's anger as Alex Welch, a member of Beat Freaks, which actually earned the runner-up title on season 3 of America's Best Dance Crew. She also appeared in Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" video.

Witnesses say Welch had a black eye from a punch thrown by Demi, and that Lovato felt "awful" after it all went down. She apologized, left the tour and, of course, is now entering rehab.

But TMZ also quotes an insider who says this might not be enough for Welch. She's reportedly having discussions with lawyers and is considering legal action. Let's hope she doesn't go through with it, as Lovato made a major mistake and appears to be taking the steps necessary to rectify it.

Mel Gibson Surfaces in The Beaver Poster

For months, we've wondered if The Beaver would even be released.
It's kind of a random film anyway, and since it stars Mel Gibson, well... we don't have to elaborate, but suffice it to say, he doesn't bring much positive PR anymore.
Anyway, the release of the poster below suggests it's actually coming out, and given Mel's outbursts of late, the Jodie Foster-directed dark comedy is quite fitting.

LEAVE IT TO THE BEAVER: At this point, Mel likely would ...

As the film's protagonist, Mel plays a mentally ill person who communicates with the world through an animal puppet. Not quite a lawyer or publicist, but close.

So, there you go. He may have been fired from The Hangover 2, but Mel's career isn't completely over yet. Even if Jodie's the only one who'll hire him now.

No word if Oksana Grigorieva plans on suing the puppet for support.

Lily Collins: Dating Taylor Lautner?

Lily Collins co-stars with Taylor Lautner in the upcoming film Abduction. This is an apt title for a movie in which the two appear, sources say... because Collins has stolen Taylor's heart!
Insiders tell Us Weekly that the pair has been quietly dating for about four months and that the 21-year old actress "plans on hanging out a lot" in Louisiana as Lautner films Breaking Dawn over the next couple months.

Witnessed on the set of Abduction say Collins had a boyfriend when the movie started shooting, but Lautner was "constantly flashing his shirtless six pack" and she fell for him. We can believe that. You've seen said pack, right?

"Lily told pals that she wasn't looking to fall in love, but soon realized she had strong romantic feelings," a source says, adding:

"Taylor was smitten from day one, but Lily let him know she was in a relationship with a stuntman who was working on a Steven Spielberg movie in New Mexico. When the boyfriend got suspicious because Lily didn't return calls promptly, he hopped a plane and turned up unannounced to confront her."

In the end, though, this guy was no match for Lautner's abs of steel. Few men would be.

Brandi Glanville to LeAnn Rimes: Let's Talk it Out

There's no love lost between Brandi Glanville and LeAnn Rimes.
The two have feuded over Eddie Cibrian ever since he cheated on the former with the latter. Will they finally get together and make peace?
Brandi Glanville seems to want to, saying she's "going to go and sit down and talk" to LeAnn in an interview on the daytime show The Talk.

Will Brandi Glanville and LeAnn Rimes bury the hatchet?

During her chat with Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini and Julie Chen, Glanville said she thought she had "a great marriage" to Eddie Cibrian.
"My marriage - in my head - was not in trouble," she said.
That's why she was caught off guard by him boning Rimes, and why it's been hard to adjust to her two boys living with Rimes and Cibrian.
"I'm used to having my kids all the time," Brandi said. "Now it's part-time. I don't have a nanny. I don't have help. When they're gone, I'm alone."
What's worse, she added, "all my friends are married."
So she is usually left nursing wine alone. She said what used to be "one to two" glasses "is now 3-4." Next thing you know, she's busted for DUI.
But Glanville insisted, "I don't think I have a drinking problem. I just think I had a problem the other night when I made a bad choice to drive."
Hopefully she can put her problems with LeAnn in the past. Rimes, for her parts, says she has no regrets about her affair with Eddie Cibrian.

Julien Hug Death Devastates Bachelorette Cast

Former Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug was found dead yesterday. The star of the season he appeared on, Jillian Harris, is “completely heartbroken” over it.
“I am completely heartbroken for the Hug family. My whole heart goes out to them today as they mourn a precious life that ended far too soon,” Harris said.
“It’s very difficult to find the words to express my condolences.”

Julien Hug's death hit close to home for Jillian Harris.

Jillian Harris describes Hug’s death as “so so sad” and remembered him fondly. He received a rose the first night and spent some one-on-one time with her.
“I will always remember Julien’s gentle demeanor and kind heart, which will be sadly missed,” she said of the 35-year-old Californian, who had gone missing.
His fellow cast member and longtime friend, Kiptyn Locke, said “I knew him before the season. He was one of the most positive selfless people I knew.”
“Everyone who knew him loved him. He is a guy who really enjoyed life. He was a thrill seeker,” Kiptyn said. “He was a sky diver, he did tons of jumps.”
Kiptyn says he and girlfriend Tenley Molzahn were shaken.
“We were just saying how important it is to make sure you tell everyone in your life just how much you love them and how much they mean to you.”
It is unclear at this time what caused the death of Julien Hug, but our condolences go out to the family and friends of this special Bachelorette alum.

Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey: We're Engaged!

After fours years of dating, Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey have announced their engagement. Said the pair in a statement:
"We're excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together."

Lachey rose to fame thanks to his first marriage, as he and Jessica Simpson chronicled their relationship in the kind of reality show that wasn't common place back in the day. They got divorced soon after it went off the air.

Minnillo is a former MTV VJ and aspiring actress. She guest-starred on CSI: NY last year alongside Kim Kardashian, an ex-girlfriend of her new fiance.

We wish these two all the best and have one piece of advice for the duo: a couple that does NOT film a reality show together stays together.

Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes: Engaged!

Eddie Cibrian is engaged to LeAnn Rimes. For real this time.
Though it didn't happen on Halloween, when rumors of their engagement surfaced in a little trick or treating stunt, but recently divorced actor indeed popped the question recently and the duo are in fact engaged, a source tells E! News.
Maybe that's why Brandi Glanville wants to make peace.

Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes are engaged! Congratulations, we think!

Glanville, who has two children with Cibrian, said earlier this week that she planned to meet with her sworn enemy pal-in-the-making next week.
Rimes, who was also married at the time (to Dean Sheremet) and Cibrian hooked up last year after co-starring in the TV movie Northern Lights.
They fought off rumors that they were an adulterous item for months until Cibrian filed for divorce and Rimes followed suit about a week later.
Rimes took quite a bit of heat for shedding her innocent star image, and apparently it's not easy to forgive (as LeAnn's Shape cover proved).
"You had two couples whose marriages didn't work who stumbled upon each other and fell in love," she said in an interview with ABC News.
"Nothing I'm going to say is going to change it," she says. "I do know that, and I have accepted that ... but I do know how much I love him."
She likely told Dean the same thing. Maybe this time it'll last.

Michael Jackson Fans to Oprah: You Suck!

Some members of Michael Jackson's family have already criticized Oprah Winfrey for airing a special on molestation right before her interview with his kids.
Now a group of MJ fans are lashing out at O and her "purely coincidental" excuse for the broadcast schedule, saying they're "angry and disappointed."
A rep for the Official Michael Jackson Fans of Southern California bashed "Oprah’s need to reference child molestation shows" prior to MJ-related episodes.

Michael Jackson's family and fans have major beef with Oprah.

"Her tone seems to speak volumes,” the group added, a sentiment that's shared by Michael's brother Randy Jackson, among other friends and relatives.
Oprah says the scheduling was not intentional, but hasn't shuffled it, leaving MJ's fan group asking “How can something so obvious be a coincidence?"
Her interview with Michael Jackson's three children is scheduled to air next Monday, right after "200 Adult Men Who Were Molested Come Forward."
Coincidence? Trying to prove a point? Out of bounds? Discuss.

Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt Explain Fake Divorce

No one was surprised when Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt reconciled two months after Heidi filed for divorce in July, as it was obviously a publicity stunt.
The couple now admits this. Hey, they needed the money, okay?
Having already confessed their financial problems to Life & Style this week, the gruesome twosome is coming clean about their plans to separate ... for cash.

WILL DIVORCE FOR CASH: Or at least pretend to. Spencer Pratt admits his split from Heidi Montag was one huge stunt. [Photo: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

After they found out The Hills would not be renewed earlier this year, Speidi concocted a plan to get attention by divorcing shortly after their first anniversary.
The plastic pair says there was interest a series covering their split from British TV network ITV, so they dropped some cash to move their act to Costa Rica.
But that fell through, so they called off the divorce. Naturally.
"The divorce was real - just the idea behind it was different than most people's," Spencer Pratt says. "Divorcing was the only way to keep Heidi's career going."
"By this point, everyone already hates me so much. Look at Sandra Bullock - her divorce from Jesse James was the best thing to happen to her image."
Um, Sandra was already adored by the public. We see his point, but it's utterly ridiculous. In any case, he's worried about his future earning power, too.
"I can't make regular money because I was playing an unlikeable character on TV to keep my checks coming. Who wants to hire the jerk from The Hills?"
Or that girl with 290 plastic surgeries. Sorry, Heidi Montag.

THG on TV: A Look Back at the Week in Television

While we try to keep track of all the engagements in Hollywood - Nick Lachey/Vanessa Minnillo, LeAnn Rimes/Eddie Cibrian - our friends at TV Fanatic have been watching a lot of television and writing up detailed reviews for pretty much every show out there.
Sit back, click on the links below and get caught up now:

• ON SUNDAY... The Walking Dead premiered to huge numbers.
• ON MONDAY... Ivy told Dixon the truth on 90210, while Blair and Chuck REALLY went at it on Gossip Girl.
• ON TUESDAY... Brooke failed to bond with her soon-to-be mother-in-law on One Tree Hill, while networks covered the mid-term elections and liberal viewers were sad.
• ON WEDNESDAY... Survivor was akin to a chess game, while Hellcats took us back to the 80s.
• ON THURSDAY... The Vampire Diaries aired a GREAT episode, while Brennan saved Hannah's life on Bones.

Kat Dennings Nude Photo: Sexted, Leaked, Available Here

Thank you, Kat Dennings.
It's been awhile since we've had a sexting scandal, as our staff had started to wonder if Ashley Greene's August 2009 mistake would be the one from which fellow female celebs finally learned.
But Dennings, best known for her role in Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist, is here to remind us that even the best, sexiest intentions can go awry. That actress allegedly tried to send out a couple naked pictures of herself - only for the pesky Internet to get in the way and steal them.
Were they purposely leaked by someone trying to make a body name for herself? Is this even Dennings in the photo? Follow the jump and decide for yourself.

Happy Birthday, Kevin Jonas!

Send Kevin Jonas your warmest birthday wishes today, readers.
That's really all this new 23-year old needs, after all. He's a young man with a successful singing career, the love of a beautiful wife and a rumored baby on the way. What else does a handsome crooner require?
Indeed, while brothers Nick and Joe continue to make celebrity gossip headlines for their dating lives, Kevin is content to be the boring brother, married to Danielle Deleasa and enjoying their life together. We salute him with the following photo montage and we hope he has a great day...

THG Caption Contest Winner: November 4

In yesterday's edition of THG's Caption Contest, we challenged readers to come up with the best one for this photo of our sad President.
There was plenty of material to be found, how matter how you feel about the man. Our winner is acbjay. Congratulations on a job well done!
Honorable mentions go out to Leo, Nina and rhonda armstrong. Thanks to everyone for playing and best of luck in our next contest ...

Nannnncy P! I don't know how to quit you ...

Suicide Suspected in Death of Julien Hug

Former Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug drove into the Californian desert and shot himself in the head, one of his friends says, citing FBI information.
"I'm completely in shock. When my FBI friends told me that Julien shot himself in the head, I fell to my knees in disbelief," Tom Ulrich tells Radar Online.
"This is a heavy day for us here," Ulrich says as he dined at Mille Fleurs restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe, which is owned by Julien's family, early Friday.

"With the wealth and privilege he had, I can't imagine why he'd take his own life. I can't believe this. Why would such a beautiful man take his own life?"
Everyone is just as shocked over Julien Hug's death, including members of The Bachelorette cast, such as star Jillian Harris and friend Kiptyn Locke.
"It's unbelievable and heartbreaking," an employee of his family's restaurant said. "You just never really know what goes on inside someones mind."
Hug's body was found was in Southern California Wednesday, 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles. His official cause of death has not been announced.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez: Spotted... Holding Hands!

It might be too soon to label them as Bomez or Sieber (Jelena, perhaps?), but Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted at Menchie's this week, a frozen yogurt shop in Encino, California.
Innocent enough on its own? Maybe. But consider these facts:

• Justin told Ellen DeGeneres this week that Selena was a "sweetheart."
• When the pair exited the store, a witness said Gomez "grabbed Justin's hand to pull him out of the store and they held hands as they left."
• Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhall were also seen getting ice cream together, and we all know the rumors circulating around these two.

These are just a few basic points. Make of them what you will and then decide: Do you wanna see Bieber and Gomez as a couple?