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Katie Holmes, Hotties

Moments before she was honored with the Women in Film's "Face of the Future" award, Katie Holmes arrived at the Vanity Fair-hosted fete in a gorgeous, navy MaxMara pantsuit. Are you as big of a fan of her trendy, menswear-inspired ensemble as I am?

 

Evan Rachel Wood, Hairstyles

Also recently spotted sporting a masculine-gone-girly getup was Evan Rachel Wood, who popped a pose outside HBO's "True Blood" Season 4 premiere party in a Dolce & Gabbana vest and suspender-adorned trousers. A daring new pixie cut, $700 Jimmy Choo pumps, and a bright smile completed her flawless look.

 

Kate Winslet, Hotties

Kate Winslet was the epitome of elegance in Madrid, Spain -- at this year's "Yo Dona" International Awards -- thanks to her Victoria Beckham-designed frock, which featured long sleeves, structured shoulders, and gold embroidering at the waist. The Oscar winner's perfect accessories included a $2,500 Judith Leiber clutch, diamond earrings, and a chic ponytail.

 

Maria Sharapova, Athletes

Meanwhile, at a pre-Wimbledon party in London, tennis ace Maria Sharapova turned heads in a $1,200 cherry red Alexander McQueen mini, black Burberry Prorsum booties, and Lara Bohinc baubles.

 

Nicole Scherzinger, Hotties

Back in Hollywood -- at Disney's "Cars 2" premiere -- former Pussycat Doll and new "X Factor" judge Nicole Scherzinger stole the spotlight in a fuchsia, kimono-like Boss Black dress, matching lipstick, and neutral platform pumps.

 

Heidi Klum, Red Carpet

Also looking lovely in a bright hue was "Project Runway" hostess with the mostest Heidi Klum, who rocked a revealing Michael Kors gown and $700 leather Jimmy Choo sandals at the 2nd Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala.

 

Liv Tyler, Hotties

Liv Tyler looked beautiful in a different shade of blue upon arriving at a NYC screening of "The Ledge" in a curled coif, Christian Louboutin heels, and a two-tone, curve-hugging dress designed by her BFF, Stella McCartney.

 

Olivia Palermo, Handbags

Following in Liv's footsteps was socialite and former "City" star Olivia Palermo in a marigold Victoria Beckham shift dress and equally loud, animal print Charlotte Olympia heels.

 

Eva Mendes, Hotties

What do you make of the casual outfit Eva Mendes wore while out and about on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, California? Glamorous or granny-like? I kinda like her shirt dress, and I kinda love all of her accessories.

 

Cameron Diaz, Red Carpet

Cameron Diaz showed off her never-ending gams at the Russian premiere of her new R-rated comedy, "Bad Teacher," in a skimpy, sequined Emilio Pucci mini and sky-high Lanvin stilettos.

 

Alicia Keys, Red Carpet

I haven't seen Alicia Keys on a red carpet in quite some time, but I was pleasantly surprised when the Grammy-winning superstar reemerged in a custom-made Givenchy Haute Couture gown at this year's Keep A Child Alive Ball.

 

Anna Torv, Hotties

Making her first-ever appearance in 2 Hot 2 Handle ... "Fringe" star Anna Torv, who was undoubtedly the best-dressed beauty in attendance at the inaugural Critics' Choice Television Awards thanks to her ab-baring, eggshell blue frock, freshly highlighted locks, and sharp peep-toes.

Jennifer Lopez, Musicians

And ... last, but certainly not least, we have the divalicious Jennifer Lopez, who -- following a series of radio interviews -- made her way through the streets of Paris in an embellished Kaufmanfranco tunic, taupe jeggings, and bedazzled Jimmy Choo sandals. Hot or not?

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Reclusive copper heiress leaves $38 million to nurse

By Liz Goodwin

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A reclusive copper heiress who spent the past decades living in New York City hospitals has left most of her $400 million fortune to charity--and a nurse who was randomly assigned to care for her 20 years ago.

The New York Post reports that Huguette Clark did not leave a penny to her family members. The lion's share of her fortune will go to a foundation to promote the arts. She left the biggest chunk of the remaining inheritance--a testament worth about $38 million--to her private nurse, Hadassah Peri. She also left Peri her collection of dolls and dollhouses, which The New York Times says could be worth millions.

Clark, who died last month at 104, divided up the rest of her assets among her accountant, her lawyer, a physician and a goddaughter. Authorities are investigating whether the lawyer, Wallace Bock, and her accountant, Irving Kamsler, inappropriately influenced how Clark handled her money. (According to the Post, Kamsler pleaded guilty in 2008 of attempting to send indecent images to underage girls online.)

For her part, Peri says she will cherish her inheritance in honor of her friendship with Clark--and give a substantial portion of it away, in emulation of Clark's own will. "I saw Madame Clark virtually every day for the 20 years. I was her private duty nurse but also her close friend. I knew her as a kind and generous person, with whom I shared many wonderful moments and whom I loved very much," the nurse said in a statement to the Post.

Clark was the daughter of Montana Sen. William Clark, who was once the second-richest man in the country. According to Clark's will, her nurse spent more time with her than anyone else and became a "friend and loyal companion," The Post reported. Clark had no children, and specified in her will that she had no interest in leaving money to the descendants of her half-siblings or other relatives.

She is also donating a painting in Claude Monet's famous Water Lillies series to the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. It has not been publicly seen since the 1920s.

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Sharp-Eyed Viewers Catch Fox's 'MasterChef' Faking a Huge Crowd

On Monday's episode of Fox's Gordon Ramsay-hosted cooking competition "MasterChef," the opening scene featured a shot of a huge crowd supposedly gathering to audition for the show, with a voice-over describing the "thousands" who lined up to try out. Yesterday, an eagle-eyed Reddit user noticed something weird about the crowd. Namely, the same people showed up multiple times in the same shot:

 

On the one hand: ooooh, you mean TV shows are messed with by photo editors? I thought everything was real!

On the other: it's fun when the internet catches a behemoth like Fox doctoring a crowd of hopefuls for one of their reality shows. To be fair, this probably happens all the time without anyone catching on, but when you watch the video, it actually is pretty shockingly noticeable. "Why are those two ladies in orange waving in exact unison? Oh, because they're the same person":

In a comment to Entertainment Weekly, Fox admitted the photo was changed and says they won't use that shot anymore. It doesn't really affect anything (thousands probably did audition) but it's a fun gotcha for a show that takes itself so very seriously.

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Twins Markieff and Marcus Morris go back-to-back in NBA Draft

By Dan Devine

On Sept. 2, 1989, Markieff Morris and Marcus Morris were born seven minutes apart in North Philadelphia. On June 23, 2011, the twin brothers and former University of Kansas standouts were chosen back-to-back, just seven minutes and 13 seconds apart (thanks, ESPN Stats and Information), in the 2011 NBA Draft, in Newark, N.J., about two hours away from their place of birth. Symmetry's a heck of a thing, ain't it?

The Morrises are the third set of twins to be chosen in the first round of the NBA's first-year player entry draft, following sibling pairs Horace and Harvey Grant and Brook and Robin Lopez(notes). Horace was the 10th overall pick of the Chicago Bulls in 1987, while Harvey went 12th to the Washington Bullets the following year. The New Jersey Nets chose Brook with the 10th pick in 2008; five picks later, Robin came off the board to the Phoenix Suns.

As he was in birth, Markieff Morris came first, going to those same Suns with the 13th selection in the first round of this year's entry draft. After his brother exited the green room and stepped to the podium, Marcus Morris briefly allowed the emotion of the moment to overtake him. It was a touching scene, one that drove home the likelihood that the twins, inseparable since birth, would find themselves on different teams and in different cities for the first time in their lives.

Shortly thereafter, in an interview televised on ESPN's draft coverage, a more composed Marcus cracked a joke about the prospect of splitting from Markieff.

"It ain't the end of the world. I'll see him again," he said. "I mean, I'll send him flowers or some fruit. It'll be good."

Marcus Morris (right) didn't have much time to compare gift basket prices, because minutes later, theHouston Rockets chose him with the 14th pick in the first round.

Jeff Eisenberg, the ace college basketball writer behind our Y! brother blog The Dagger, echoed the sentiments of many college and draft observers who were somewhat taken aback by Markieff Morris coming off the board before Marcus, who was named Big 12 Player of the Year last season.

"It's not a huge shock that Markieff Morris would go as high as No. 13 to Phoenix, but it's definitely a surprise he came off the board before his more highly regarded twin brother Marcus," Eisenberg wrote. "Maybe the fact that Markieff has a defined position at power forward made him more attractive to teams than his twin brother, a hybrid forward who critics say lacks the height to play in the paint and the lateral quickness to play on the perimeter."

Whatever the reasoning behind Phoenix electing to take Markieff, the seven-minutes-older brother noted a mix of elation and anxiety after hearing his named called.

"Once I was called, I still had a little, you know, a little pressure on me waiting for my brother to be called," Markieff Morris told reporters. "Once he was called, it just came off, and we are both grateful and thankful."

"It's just amazing. It's just amazing how things play out," Marcus Morris said. "[I'm] just thanking God. He really has a plan for us. It just plays out the exact way we wanted it to. It's just so amazing."

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Kim Kardashian's Ex-Boyfriend Now Dating A Kim Kardashian Look-Alike

It's never easy to see an ex move on to a new relationship. But for Kim Kardashian, this unpleasantness must be compounded by the fact that her ex has moved on to a new relationship... with a woman who looks a whole lot like her.

Remember that seemingly ubiquitous Old Navy ad featuring a woman who bore more than a passing resemblance to Kardashian? Well, her name is Melissa Molinaro. She's a singer/actress. And she is currently dating Reggie Bush, who in addition to being Kardashian's ex-boyfriend is also a halfback on the New Orleans Saints.

Molinaro.Charles Gallay/Getty ImagesKardashian.Eamonn McCormack/WireImage

Bush and Molinaro have been dating for a few months, according to TMZ. They apparently met about two years ago, but didn't start dating until last summer, becoming "official" by Christmas. E! News dug up a picture of Bush dining with Molinaro at her birthday dinner in Beverly Hills earlier this month.

"To me, it's extremely flattering," Molinaro told E! News about the Kardashian comparisons. "She is a beautiful woman in her own right. You know, I'm flattered. That's an amazing compliment."

While this must almost certainly be weird for Kardashian, we doubt she's losing too much sleep over it, considering she's currently doing just fine in the relationship department.

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Two by two: A real-life Noah’s Ark

By Mike Krumboltz

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An hour outside of Amsterdam in Dordrecht, Netherlands, a ship is under construction. But this ain't your typical sailboat, bub. Johan Huibers is building a full-scale replica of Noah's ark.

Yes, that Noah's ark. And Johan, an expert builder, isn't skimping on the details. The ship, which he's been constructing for the past three years, is built to biblical specs. Johan culled information on the ark's size and shape directly from the good book. In the end, the ship is four stories high and the length of a football field. And yes, it's seaworthy.

 

The result is an incredibly impressive ship, especially considering it was realized simply by a man with a dream--or, perhaps, a nightmare. According to an interview with NBC's "The Today Show," Johan dreamt that Holland suffered a great flood. The next morning, he woke up determined to start preparing for that worst-case scenario.

The ship, which is not to be confused with the theme park in Kentucky that also honors Noah's ark, is generating a lot of interest in the search box. Over the past 24 hours, online lookups for "noah's ark photos" and "noah's ark real ship" have surged.

As for the craft proper, it's not complete yet, but it's getting close. The master plan is to sail the ship up the Thames in time for the London Olympics next year. Expect to see plenty of life-size plastic animals aboard (two of each type, of course).

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49th Paris Air Show

A French Rafale-2 jet fighter performs during its demonstration flight at the 49th Paris Air Show at le Bourget airport, east of Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. 


 
A Eurofighter Typhoon performs its demonstration flight, on the first day of the Paris air show, at Le Bourget airport, Monday June 20, 2011

 
An Airbus A380 jetliner performs a demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

 
A Rafale jet fighter performs a demonstration flight at the 49th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, east of Paris, Wednesday June 22, 2011.

 
Workers move the new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner into a static display on the eve of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport

 
In this June 16, 2005 filer photo, a Eurofighter Typhoon performs at the 46th International Paris Air Show at Le Bouget airport, north of Paris. In a deal that could be worth billions of dollars and determine one of the primary fighter jets in Asia for decades to come, European aircraft makers are trying to convince Japan to do something it has never done before _ snub America.

 
The Eurocopter X3 Hybrid helicopter performs its demonstration flight at the 49th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, east of Paris, Wednesday June 22, 2011.

 
View of Israeli-made drones presented at the Israeli pavilion, on the first day of the Paris air show, at Le Bourget airport, Monday June 20, 2011. In the foreground, the Etop, an electrical powered airborne platform.

 
Visitors in front of the US Air Force Galaxy at the Paris Air Show, at le Bourget airport, north of Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. Along with 150 aircraft display, many of them taking part in the daily flight display, over 2,100 exhibitors from 50 countries are taking part in the exhibition. 

 
An Airbus A400M military aircraft lands at Le Bourget airport on the eve of the Paris Air Show June 19, 2011.

 
Visitors take a look at a model of Dassault's combat drone nEUROn, during the Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, Wednesday June 22, 2011. 

 
Telemos' Prototype, a drone co-developed by France's Dassault aviation and Britain's BAE, is seen during the 49th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget airport near Paris June 21, 2011. 

 
An aerial view of the 49th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport

 
The Beriev - Be-200 multipurpose amphibious aircraft relases water during a demonstration flight at the 49th Paris Air Show at le Bourget airport, east of Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. 

 
An Airbus A380 performs a demonstration flight at the 49th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, east of Paris, Wednesday June 22, 2011.

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1. A French Rafale-2 jet fighter performs during its demonstration flight at the 49th Paris Air Show at le Bourget airport, east of Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

2. A Eurofighter Typhoon performs its demonstration flight, on the first day of the Paris air show, at Le Bourget airport, Monday June 20, 2011.(AP Photo/Francois Mori)

3. An Airbus A380 jetliner performs a demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, Tuesday June 21, 2011.

 

PHOTOS: Celebrity LGBT Allies

Credit: James Devaney/WireImage; Charles Eshelman/Getty; Jordan Strauss/WireImage

Wednesday – June 22, 2011 – 2:32pm

In honor of Gay Pride Month, Us Weekly salutes stars likeAnne Hathaway, Daniel Radcliffe and Kristen Bell for their work in the LGBT community.

Hathaway, 28, first became an advocate for marriage equality when she learned her bother Michael was gay. "The whole family converted to Episcopalianism after my older brother came out," she told British GQ. "Why should I support an organization that has a limited view of my beloved brother?"

Radcliffe, 21 -- who has worked with The Trevor Project, a suicide-prevention/support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens, since 2009 -- hopes to use his A-list status to help today's youth. "If you're feeling helpless or hopeless, there's always a safe place to turn," the Harry Potter actor said in a March 2010 PSA.

Scream 4's Bell partnered with FriendFactor to help make gay marriage legal. The actress, 30, hopes her friends in NYC -- "the city that once encouraged us to be unique and celebrate our differences -- will one day be "allowed to legally marry the one they love." 

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Britney Spears Battles Paparazzi in 'I Wanna Go' Video

by Jason Lipshutz, N.Y.   |   June 22, 2011 10:55 EDT

Britney Spears literally fights off paparazzi and flashes her, ahem, humorous side in the music video for "I Wanna Go," the third single from "Femme Fatale." The Chris Marrs Piliero-directed clip premiered Wednesday morning (June 22) on MTV, just in time to qualify for this year's Video Music Awards.

The video opens with the pop star fielding boneheaded questions at a press conference -- "Can you confirm reports that you're pregnant with Brad Pitt's lovechild?" one reporter asks, to which Spears cheekily replies, "That is false. It's quintuplets" -- until she curses off most of the room, save for a mustachioed guy wearing a crown played by Guillermo Diaz. As the electro-pop track kicks in, Spears starts being "a little inappropriate" by grabbing a fan's crotch and flashing an entire city street, all while inspiring dogs and infants to whistle along with the song's bridge.

Britney Spears Sparkles at Femme Fatale Tour's Los Angeles Stop

Eventually Spears is confronted by a trio of photographers/cyborgs whom she fittingly slays with her microphone while standing on top of a taxi. The guy with the crown (although the crown is mysteriously gone) stops by to save Spears, and soon the man is pouring a full carton of milk on himself while driving off with the singer. Natch, it turns out that the adventure was all a daydream for Spears -- or was it??

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-sxSd1uwoU&feature=player_embedded

The "I Wanna Go" video continues Spears' visual representation of her relationship with the paparazzi and her public image, as previously seen in the clips for "Piece of Me" and "Everytime." However, the new clip is arguably her most playful yet, from the "Thriller" shout-out at the end to movie marquee reading "Crossroads 2: Cross Harder," a nod to her 2002 film debut.

Spears will perform "I Wanna Go" and other "Femme Fatale" hits when her Femme Fatale tour with Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo continues Wednesday night in Glendale, Ariz.

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