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Will Ferrell, Celebrity Scanner

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/16/08 01:30PM

At the premiere of his latest film, Step Brothers, Will Ferrell attempted to use his newly acquired telepathic skills to make peoples' head explode. Ferrell recently watched the 1981 David Cronenberg film Scanners and felt inspired to pursue the telepathic arts. Ferrell said, "I started out small. Using my mind to blow up cantaloupes, watermelons. You know, the Gallagher classics. Now, I feel that I'm ready to move onto bigger things."

Cantankerous Old Man Tells Heigl & Friends To Get Off His Property!

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/16/08 12:15PM

Bride Of Chucky star Katherine Heigl and husband/rocker Joshua Kelley ran into a bit of trouble with an old man while on way to the Coldplay concert. The commotion began when Heigl made a stop in an Los Angeles area neighborhood to pick up an friend. As soon as she stepped out of the car, Heigl was greeted by paparazzi and fans taking pictures. The old man, reportedly named Mr. Johnson, came out storming out of his 2 bedroom ranch when the flashbulbs and clamor made it nearly impossible for him and his wife, Gertrude, to watch America's Got Talent. Mr. Johnson told Heigl that if she didn't leave by the count of ten, he would turn the hose on them. A panicked Joshua Kelley grabbed Heigl and headed into the car, explaining that he didn't want to get his hair wet.

You Trying To Look Up My Skirt?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/15/08 05:00PM

Actress Sophia Bush gave a photog the stink eye as she descended down an escalator. The photog had attached a very long lens to the camera as soon as he saw the John Tucker Must Die star at the top of the stairs, but his efforts for a money shot were quickly thwarted. Bush held her right hand over any potential "Oops!" zone and said, "Better luck tomorrow, buddy boy." After Bush passed by, the photog quickly removed the lens and muttered that Bush will rue the day that she denied him the money shot.

Who Needs Coldplay When We've Got Our 3G Iphones?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/15/08 04:10PM

After being dropped off in Inglewood for the Coldplay concert, Eva Longoria Parker and husband Tony Parker checked their respective messages on their new iPhones. Yet the twosome became so enchanted with their new phones that they missed the concert altogether. Longoria Parker had noticed that they missed the show when the car service came back to pick them up. The driver asked if they enjoyed the concert after pulling up, but Longoria Parker thought that the man had just dropped them off. The Over Her Dead Body star realized that they had been spending all their time on their phones. Longoria asked if her husband knew that they had missed the concert, but Parker said that he had been watching Coldplay videos on YouTube; so, it was similar to being at the concert, only minus the spilt beer smell.

Come To Hollywood! You'll Meet James Woods, He Guarantees It!

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/15/08 12:00PM

In a move to boost tourism in Southern California, respected character actor James Woods guarantees that he'll meet with each and every single tourist. Woods said, "A lot of people come out here hoping to see somebody famous. So, why not cut out the middleman? I'll meet with anybody. Pose for pictures, pound fists or whatever the kids are doing these days. Just as long as they come out to Los Angeles." Woods kicked off the promotion with a sight seeing bus in West Hollywood and was greeted with an enthusiastic response. A tourist from Iowa said, "I'm in LA for a few days and I already met the guy from The Hard Way. How great is that? You can't get that kind of memory with a staycation, I'll tell you that much."

Staying Incognito Is Harder Than It Looks

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/14/08 04:00PM

Dynamic duo Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson attempted to blend in with the guests at Chateau Marmont. The inseparable pair had noticed that a majority of the guests at the legendary Hollywood hotel were dressed in a similar manner, but they were quickly spotted in a sea of hipsters. While sitting in the lobby, the twosome concluded that maybe if they venture to less profile locations like Eagle Rock or Long Beach they'd go unnoticed, but they quickly realized that there wasn't anything to do beyond the West Side.

High Fives Are So Last Century

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/14/08 02:45PM

While out with friends in Venice over the weekend, Vince Vaughn was brought up to speed with celebratory hand gestures. The Rudy star felt the need to high five after joke he made, but his friend told Vaughn that all the kids pound it or bump knuckles these days. The friend quickly taught the basic elements of pounding to Vaughn which he enjoyed. Vaughn said, "I can see why everybody likes this. Cuts down on the germs."

Robert Blake, Still Creepy After All These Years

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/14/08 01:25PM

Actor Robert Blake wondered what happened to all of his fans while out for his morning coffee in Los Angeles. After all, at the height of Baretta's popularity, he couldn't walk down the street without somebody saying, "That's the name of that tune," to him. Blake said, "Nowadays, whenever people see me walking the down the street, they run away. They run across the street. Walk out on their jobs. I've seen it. They just get up and go. I don't get it."

Hunky Actor Hopes To Reignite Economy With Personal Appearance

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/14/08 12:05PM

Hunky actor Josh Hartnett stopped by the New York Stock Exchange hoping to boost morale. Hartnett had noticed that the market recently has taken a tumble and thought maybe he could cheer up the men on the floor. Hartnett said, "I just saw that things were going rough and I thought maybe I could turn the market around." Hartnett hopes his appearance at the exchange will make investing seem cooler to a younger demographic. Hartnett added, "It's okay to save for the future, guys. That trip to Cabo can wait."

These Are Some Slick Shoes, But Iron Man Might Wear Something Cooler

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/11/08 05:15PM

A Foot Locker referee assisted Robert Downey Jr. in finding a pair of running shoes on Thursday. While the Iron Man star was browsing a section of more affordable pairs of shoes, the referee insisted that Downey check out another section of running shoes. The ref added, "Come on, you're Iron Man. Live a little. Let's take a look at the executive line. It's like you're running on fluffy bags of cotton candy when you go with the executive line."

Party at Christina Ricci's! She's Got The Diet Coke!

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/11/08 01:55PM

Christina Ricci had a make to a quick pit stop to pick up a six-pack of the life force that keeps Hollywood running, Diet Coke. Ricci wasn't sure if she was running low at her house, but the svelte Speed Racer star's sixth sense kicked in. Ricci said, "I was just driving back from the gym and I just felt this need to stop at the first place I saw and get a six pack of Diet Coke. I was feeling really tense and anxious and then I put that six pack in my hands. It just went away. As if the entire weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders." Upon leaving the store, Ricci gently placed the six-pack in the front seat and strapped it with a seat belt.

Uncomfortably Close With Selma Blair

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/11/08 11:35AM

While leaving a taping of a morning talk show, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army star Selma Blair had her personal space invaded by a pesky photog. The photog thought he had missed "the shot" and decided to shove his camera into Blair's SUV and snapped away. Blair who was signing autographs for fans asked if the guy could back up just a tad, but the photog wasn't sure that he got the shot yet. Blair swiftly assured the man that he got the shot and that he would get an even better shot if he scooted back a bit more.

How Do You Say ... Ah Yes ... Buy My Perfume

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/10/08 05:45PM

Ballistic: Ecks Vs Sever star Antonio Banderas introduced his new fragrance, Blue Seduction, in New York City on Thursday afternoon. Banderas described Blue Seduction as smelling like a Sunday morning after a hot and passionate and steamy Saturday night. Or, as Banderas lovingly said, "Like every night and day at my home." \Then Banderas launched a diatribe about how, if women use his fragrance, it will awaken the lost passion in their relationships. Besides, he said, "I know a thing or two about the way a man would want his woman to smell." Banderas then paused for a breath of air and woefully admitted that he really had no clue as to how the perfume smells, it was just that Melanie was spending more money than she was allotted and he thought this would be an easy way to clear his Capital One balance.

Maybe Tobey Maguire Should've Played The Incredible Hulk

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/10/08 02:00PM

Spider Man star Tobey Maguire showed the paparazzi that they wouldn't like him when he's angry while attempting to leave Madeo in West Hollywood. The persistent flash from the cavalcade of paps enraged Maguire, but it was their relentless begging for Maguire's leftovers that really set him off.

Miley Cyrus, Genuine Class

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/10/08 12:40PM

In between shots of her latest music video, Disney golden goose Miley Cyrus held a bubble gum chewing contest. Cyrus wanted to see who could stretch their gum out the furthest, but most competitors quit after the first round after realizing how gross it was. Yet, the Hannah Montana star trucked on and managed to get her gum all way from the beach to the Pacific Ocean with the aid of a few friends.

Walk Of Shame Or Walk Of Glory?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/10/08 11:35AM

At the afterparty for his latest film, Josh Hartnett managed to crack a slight smile as he saw Kirsten Dunst tucked away in a corner. Hartnett slowly lumbered across the room and over to an increasingly uncomfortable Dunst. Hartnett expressed his gratitude to Dunst for coming out to the party and in a very faint whisper said that it meant a lot to him. Dunst nodded as she looked for an escape from the conversation. Lucky for Dunst, her Elizabethtown co-star Susan Sarandon walked by at that exact moment. Dunst grabbed Sarandon by the shoulder and began to talk a mile a minute about what happened with the 2005 Cameron Crowe film.

Megan Fox: Recreating Your High School Nightmares, One Day At A Time

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/09/08 04:40PM

In preparations for a potential SAG strike, popular actress Megan Fox has begun to explore other avenues of interest. For instance, she thought she might be able to start her own business. Fox said, "So many people have told me that I remind them of that girl from high school that they either couldn't get a date with or that I'm, like, that girl who was really mean to them in English class. You know, the one with all of jokes that left scars that didn't heal until well after college. Maybe even graduate school. So, I thought why not help people get on with their life?" Fox's initial plan for the business would involve recreating those traumatic moments, but with positive outcomes the second time around including carefully constructed comebacks and dinner dates at a local Applebees.

Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/09/08 02:00PM

In an attempt to scare away an swarm of photographers surrounding U2 front man Bono's French home, respected actor Robert De Niro recited some of his more intimidating and memorable film lines. Unfortunately for De Niro and Bono's houseguests, the scary line readings only garnered laughs from the French photographers, as well as wishes/desires for De Niro to do another comedy. De Niro threw his hands up in the air and suggested that if they play some of Bono's music that might make the photogs leave.

Fiddlesticks, They Never Have What I Want!

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/09/08 12:05PM

On the set of her latest film, Labor Pains, Lindsay Lohan ran into a different kind of pain at the craft service table. Earlier in the day, Lohan had over heard a couple crew members raving about the donuts; in particular, the apple fritters at the craft service table. Yet, by the time, Lohan managed to make her way to the craft services, all of the pastries were gone. She asked a P.A. where had all the donuts gone, but the P.A. shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know, but they were really awesome. I think Stan in the camera department might have half of an apple fritter. I can check for you." Lohan decided against sharing the donut and picked up an apple instead. Lohan said, "If I can't have the delicious sugary baked thing, then I guess I'll have the boring, somewhat healthy thing as a snack."

Lance, If You're Not Going To Let Me Win, Then How's This Thing Going To Work?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/08/08 06:35PM

While attempting to recreate Nadal-Federer Wimbledon finale, popular celebrity couple Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong got into bit of a tiff. During the match, Hudson changed who she wanted to be; first, she was Federer, but then she wanted to be Nadal when she remembered that Nadal won the match. Armstrong said that you have to stick with the person you picked before sending a hard and fast serve towards Hudson. Hudson walked off the court and told Armstrong that he always wins and it'd be nice if she got to win for once. Armstrong thought for a moment and told Hudson that she can win this match, but she can't tell anybody.