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15 October 2008 12:00 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

New mum Jessica Alba plans on taking daughter Honor to work with her when she begins filming An Invisible Sign Of My Own - because she doesn't want to miss out on her baby's development.

The Fantastic Four beauty and her husband Cash Warren welcomed little Honor in July, and the new movie will be Alba's first since giving birth.

Alba, who will play a mathematics genius in a new film, says, "To be honest with you, it's tough (being away from Honor) - and if it was any other movie I wouldn't be doing it.

"It's difficult to spend any time away from her."

But she refuses to spend hours apart from her little bundle of joy - so Honor will join her mum on set.

The actress adds to People.com, "I love my daughter and she's going to be with me every day on the set."

Alba won the role after Ugly Betty commitments forced America Ferrera to pull out.

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14 October 2008 6:00 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Madonna took a break from her Sticky and Sweet tour and put on some crazy gun-heeled shoes to premiere her directorial debut, Filth and Wisdom in NYC last night. Lindsay Lohan must have enjoyed her Sunday night at the material girl's show, because she went right from her leggings launch to the red carpet while Samantha headed back to La amid rumors of trouble in their relationship. Dolce and Gabbana cohosted the event leading to some decked out ladies like a gorgeous Jessica Alba out for the night without Cash and a glowing pregnant in purple Naomi Watts. Chace cleaned up nicely for the show instead of staying home to watch the new Gossip Girl on TV. While Madonna's husband has been busy promoting his own new movie, RocknRolla, he didn't make it to the premiere with his wife. It looks like a certain famous Yankee stayed away from Madonna's big night too.

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13 October 2008 11:35 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

In anticipation of the theatrical release of Madonna's directorial debut, "Filth and Wisdom" has been brought to New York City to celebrate its premiere. Hosted by The Cinema Society and Dolce and Gabbana, the comedy drama held a star-studded special screening event at the Sunshine Cinema on Monday, October 13, in New York City.

Hitting the red carpet solo without her director husband Guy Ritchie, Madonna came in wearing a conservative black dress completed with a pair of black stilettos. Of her movie, the legendary pop singer who is circling the globe for her Sticky & Sweet tour shared, "I'm so happy with the finished product. Writing it was actually my favorite part because it is so different from everything I do and deep down inside I'm really a writer."

Aside from Madonna, the event was marked with the attendance of many top Hollywood A-listers.

America Ferrera, Chace Crawford, Lindsay Lohan,

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1 October 2008 7:01 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera almost flashed the entire audience at the Emmy Awards after a wardrobe malfunction left her feeling exposed.

The actress' designer gown fell apart as she sat waiting to take the stage to present an award with her TV show co-star Vanessa Williams at last month's glitzy ceremony.

She explains, "I was sitting in my seat and they (planners) come out and get you when it's your turn to go backstage.

"I was wearing this dress with a bustle underneath to make it fluffy. I stood up and it just slipped out from me, the whole skirt. I thought, 'Oh my God, I'm naked underneath.' I ran backstage and asked an intern for a safety pin."

But two fellow actresses came to the rescue: "I then ran into the women's dressing room, and this woman said, 'Can I help you?' I looked up and it's Julia Louis-Dreyfus. And then Catherine Keener came along and the intern came back with a safety pin.

"So I'm standing at a mirror and Catherine Keener and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are at my butt with a safety pin. I made it onstage and no one was the wiser."

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22 September 2008 12:24 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The ladies were bursting with color and sparkle at last night's Emmy Awards. Christina Applegate looked positively radiant and was the talk of the night — smiley, happy and healthy. Mary Louise Parker was the most eye catching of all in her bright blue number though you all were fairly divided on the look while Brooke Shields lived up to the name of her show in Lipstick pink. Heidi Klum went dramatic while Eva Longoria was all tied up in a bow with Tony on her arm. Debra Messing was one of Fab's best dressed but what do you think? Newcomer to the awards Mad Men's January Jones is a showstopper already and Buzz and I were lucky enough to catch up with the cast in the press room after the show's big win for Best Drama Series‚ check out all the winners here. Be sure to vote on all

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21 September 2008 7:05 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

Oprah wowed in red as she opened the show after the cool What's my line? clip but unfortunately following her was the reality hosts talking about nothing. It was almost as uncomfortable as watching Ricky Gervais ask for his Emmy back from Steve Carell. Yes it was funny but I was getting a bit worried that Steve was going to cry or beat the crap out of him. Other quick thoughts: Steve Martin, Genius. Josh Groban, surprisingly cool! Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth, favorite presenting couple. Cruel joke that was perfect — making reality TV host category wait until after the commercial break to see who won. Desperate Housewives all dolled up. Yay Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Mad Men! Click here for all the winners from last night. As for next year, let's hope the Emmys settle on one host since this year's group was like an experiment gone bad.

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21 September 2008 12:25 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Four-time Emmy nominee Mary-Louise Parker may play a pot-dealing mom on Showtime's Weeds, but celebrating her own success with her real-life mom and dad makes it satisfying for the actress. "The best part is my parents," Parker, 44, told People at Saturday's La Confidential pre-Emmy party, which she hosted. "I get to call them if they don't know already, but usually they know before me. That's absolutely the best part." Parker – who is up against Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Christina Applegate and America Ferrera for comedy actress in a series – has been nominated twice for Weeds. She won an Emmy in

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18 September 2008 11:00 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It's not just great to be nominated – you've also got to be invited! As Hollywood pulls out all the stops for Emmy parties this weekend, here's an inside look at how TV's biggest stars will be kicking up their designer heels after the show: Entertainment Tonight & People MAGAZINEAfter rolling up in chauffeured Audis, hosts Heidi Klum and Ryan Seacrest, plus everyone's favorite TV assistant America Ferrera, will enjoy a night of modern glam at the Walt Disney Concert Hall complete with an Andy Warhol-inspired dessert hall filled with neon-colored cupcakes. As the Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut champagne flows and guests

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16 September 2008 6:00 AM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

The cast of Ugly Betty including Lindsay Lohan celebrated the upcoming third season of their show last night in NYC. Lindsay looked great and seemed in better spirits than when she punched a paparazzi (whoops) the night before, signing autographs for fans outside the party and posing on the red carpet before ducking out to Dina's birthday party. America Ferrera, Becki Newton and Ana Ortiz smiled together while all the cast members are thrilled to be shooting in NYC and to get back on the air. It's a big weekend ahead for Ugly Betty — America and Vanessa Williams are up for Emmy Awards. Don't forget to fill out your ballot for a chance to win an HDTV! To see more from the party including Lindsay, America, Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams and others just read more Images include: Lindsay Lohan, Ana Ortiz, America Ferrera, Becki Newton, Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams Film

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15 September 2008 10:45 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Babies are a frequent topic of conversation among the cast of Ugly Betty. With costar Rebecca Romijn expecting twins and executive producer Salma Hayek a mother to 11-month-old daughter Valentina, cast member Ana Ortiz says she's feeling the pressure to have a child of her own. "I really am!" she told People Monday at the show's season-three premiere party at Highbar in New York City. "It's definitely something that my husband [musician Noah Lebenzon] and I talk about all the time." Ortiz, 37, even says she's gotten the most encouragement to start a family from her costar America Ferrera. "America, she's my little guru.

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13 September 2008 12:55 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Gracing the cover of Seventeen magazine's October 2008 issue, America Ferrera has become talk of the town, not because of her pose but for the comment she made about hit TV series "The Hills" and "Gossip Girl," making both as examples of bad shows that can condition people to be mean. She, however, still shows positive attitude towards the cast, claiming Blake Lively as a wonderful friend of hers.

Being asked by the magazine on "Gossip Girl" being a bad influence, she openly outed her opinion, saying "Close, genuine female relationships are not what generally gets depicted in movies and TV shows. Like, if you're watching The Hills or 90210, all the backstabbing shapes the way we act - you go to school, and you think your job is to find a sworn enemy and be jealous of each other." She, nevertheless, went on adding "I mean, I love Blake [Lively]; she's a wonderful friend of mine,

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12 September 2008 1:25 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Ugly Betty actress America Ferrera has hit out at teen shows Gossip Girl, 90210 and The Hills, accusing them of turning young women against each other.

The star hates the way the shows portray and encourage girls to backstab each other.

She tells Seventeen magazine, "Close, genuine female relationships are not what generally gets depicted in movies and TV shows. Like, if you're watching The Hills, or 90210, all the backstabbing shapes the way we act - you go to school and you think your job is to find a sworn enemy and be jealous of each other. Shows like Gossip Girl kind of condition us to be mean."

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12 September 2008 1:50 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Another batch of celebrities has agreed to participate at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. On Thursday, September 11, the Academy of Television Arts and Science has confirmed that Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, David Boreanaz, Wayne Brady, Lauren Conrad, Jimmy Kimmel and Kiefer Sutherland will be presenting the winged woman statuettes.

"We are thrilled to announce another great group of presenters for the telecast," executive producer Ken Ehrlich commented. "Each will bring something exciting to the show, and the lineup promises to make the evening a night to remember." Applegate and the others are now enlisted among other previously announced presenters, including America Ferrera, Hayden Panettiere, Vanessa Williams, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

The 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards will be aired live from Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 21, starting on 8 P.M. to 11 P.M. Et/Pt on ABC. Among the nominees

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10 September 2008 11:10 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

America Ferrera says TV depicts female friendships in a skewed light. "Like, if you're watching The Hills or 90210, all the backstabbing shapes the way we act," the Seventeen cover girl says in the magazine's October issue. "I mean, I love Blake [Lively]; she's a wonderful friend of mine, but shows like Gossip Girl kind of condition us to be mean." The Ugly Betty star, 24, says she has managed to keep her own friendships – especially with her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants costars – cat fight-free. "One of the most wonderful experiences I've had with girl relationships was working with them [Lively, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn] on Sisterhood.

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10 September 2008 4:30 PM, PDT | From Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news

After her whirlwind week ending at the Vma afterparty, we missed spotting Lindsay Lohan with Samantha at the MySpace/TechCrunch party on Monday, but it wasn't because LL was taking a rest — instead she's already back in NYC working on Ugly Betty. She was rocking a flashy outfit to go with her super long extensions on set with America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams yesterday. Lindsay told Marie Claire that she's never going back to her old ways, and the committed actress will be a welcome addition when the full Fall lineup returns. To see more of LL on the set, just read more. Splash News Online

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8 September 2008 12:06 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

New mother Jessica Alba is returning to work after giving birth to baby daughter Honor - to play a mathematics genius in a new movie.

Three months after she welcomed her first child with husband Cash Warren, Alba has signed to star in Invisible.

She will play "a young woman who has retreated into the world and is consumed by number and math," reports Daily Variety.

Alba won the role after Ugly Betty commitments forced America Ferrera to pull out.

The 27-year-old is also preparing to reprise her role in a sequel to 2005 movie Sin City.

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8 September 2008 9:54 AM, PDT | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

Oh Hollywood, you will never cease to know what really revs my engine, will you? Variety is reporting today that Jessica Alba has signed on to replace America Ferrera in a cinematic adaptation of "An Invisible Sign of My Own," a book by Aimee Bender. It tells the story of ...

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7 September 2008 9:13 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Hollywood beauty Jessica Alba has reportedly been set to star in "An Invisible Sign of My Own". As Silverwood Films and iDeal Partners Film Fund signed up a financing deal for the project over the weekend at the Toronto Film Festival, words are coming out that the 27-year-old is most likely to join the film's cast ensemble as the leading lady.

According to Film-Releases, she has been picked up to take the role previously attached to America Ferrera. If the story were true, it means that Alba will be portraying 20-year-old loner, Mona Gray, who as a child, hides herself behind numbers and math. But, when she grows up and becomes a second-grade math teacher, she is forced to step out from her secluded world.

Based on Aimee Bender's novel, "Invisible" will be directed by Marilyn Agrelo from the script written by "The Wedding Planner" scribes Pamela Falk and Michael Ellis.

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6 September 2008 11:00 PM, PDT | From buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news

When we last saw Betty Suarez (America Ferrera), she was caught up in a whirlwind with her career on a roll and her love life going on overdrive.  She was torn between Henry Grubstick (Christopher Gorham), who asked her to marry him and Gio Rossi (Freddy Rodrguez), who asked her to come to Rome with him.  Finally, after months of waiting, fans will get to see Betty’s decision, as she makes her move on September 25, at 8pm on ABC.

After two successful seasons of Ugly Betty, fans can’t wait to see what the creator and producers have up their sleeve.  While some see the second season as an underwhelming one, one actor thinks that the show will have more spunk than ever this season, and it will prove to be an enduring show.  Michael Urie, who plays Marc St. James, recently told the Press Association, “Betty will be

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5 September 2008 8:10 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

A huge fan of "Ugly Betty", supermodel Adriana Lima lands a guest spot on the ABC television series' third season. According to People, the Victoria's Secret angel will be featured on an episode which will be shot next week, playing as herself.

"Adriana has always been a huge fan of Ugly Betty and is thrilled for the opportunity to make a guest star appearance," her rep Liza Anderson said. Her character will appear in time of Mode's "sizzling hot issue" where she becomes the model. She will also work with titular character Betty Suarez (America Ferrera) on the cover story that discusses the use of fictional fruit called "tico berry" to boost one's sexiness.

The new season of "Ugly Betty" will begin on September 25. It will feature cameos by Lindsay Lohan who plays Betty's high school mate, Victoria Adams who once again portrays Wilhelmina Slater's (Vanessa Williams) 'friend', and talk

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