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You're Going To Delete That, Right?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/08/08 04:30PM

While at the Tate Museum in London, actress Reese Witherspoon politely asked if the person who just took a picture of her could delete it. Witherspoon felt it was kind of weird to sneak a photo right behind her back like that, then suggested if they wanted a photo to simply ask for one. The person told Witherspoon that she wasn't taking a photo of the actress, but of her child who happened to be standing behind her. Witherspoon quickly apologized and returned to her family. The woman leaned over to her friend and whispered, "Sucker. I was so taking her picture."

Is A Helicopter Really That Necessary? I'm Just Trying To Do Some Crunches In Peace

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/08/08 02:45PM

Stop-Loss star Ryan Phillippe's afternoon exercise was interrupted by a helicopter flying high above his Hollywood Hills home. Phillippe tried yelling at the copter, but his plea for privacy was drowned out by the whoosh of the whirling blades. Phillippe retreated inside his home, but quickly returned a few moments with an assortment of poster board and a large magic marker. Phillippe furiously scribbled a message on the poster board then held it up to the sky. The cards read:

Today Was A Bad Day To Go Jogging

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/08/08 12:15PM

Jeremy Piven most certainly felt the burn while jogging in Malibu on Monday afternoon. The Smokin' Aces star reportedly began to cramp up somewhere between mile two and three and attempted to walk it off. Piven slowly walked down the street, hoping that a car full of co-eds from near by Pepperdine University would come by and offer a ride back to his place. Alas, they never did, and Piven was forced to walk hands-on-hips all the way back to his place.

That's Not My Wet Spot, Encino Man

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/07/08 04:30PM

Brendan Fraser, star of the upcoming Journey To The Center Of The Earth, noticed a mysterious wet spot appearing on his designer t-shirt after posing with a child. Fraser gave the child a glare and asked him to explain the stain, but the child said that the wet spot was there when Fraser picked him up.

So, I Just Put My Hand On The Black Spot?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/07/08 02:20PM

Get Smart star Anne Hathaway implemented a Garanimals style system to help with her co-star Steve Carell's hand placement during a photo call in Rome. Hathaway had noticed at prior press conferences and premieres that Carell seemed unsure as to where he should put his hands, so Hathaway purchased this dress to help him out. Carell appreciated what he called the "hand squares on the dress" and thanked Hathaway for being so conscientious.

Photogs Finally Carpooling To Follow Lindsay Lohan Around

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/07/08 12:50PM

Wanting to reduce their carbon footprint on the world, some members of the paparazzi rented out a Star Line tour van to track popular actress Lindsay Lohan and good friend Samantha Ronson on Sunday afternoon. One of the photographers felt it only made sense for them to share a ride since they planned on taking pictures of the same subject. The photographer added, "I don't think that this whole caring for the environment thing is going away any time soon. So, here we are in the van hoping that we all get a great shot while doing our part for the environment." Another photographer felt the tourist angle provided them with a bit of cover, but they quickly blew their own cover when they leaped out of the van to go in for a closer shot; "We're going to be a bit more subtle about it the next time around."

Everybody Loves Boogie Boardin'

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/07/08 12:00PM

Like every other celebrity, Everybody Loves Raymond star Ray Romano spent his Fourth of July weekend in Malibu, California. However, the TV funny man decided to catch some sweet waves instead of partying. Romano felt it'd be more beneficial to his overall well-being to go into the ocean as opposed to having to make small talk with Nicole Richie at a beach party.

Hey, That's Great, Lance. Say, You Haven't Seen My Flip Flops, Have You?

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/03/08 11:30AM

Long time BFFs Lance Armstrong and Matthew McConaughey reunited on Wednesday afternoon for a run in MQLIGU. Armstrong lovingly gushed about his relationship with Kate Hudson for a majority of their jog. McConaughey was surprised to hear that Armstrong had already met Hudson's mother. McConaughey has yet to met Goldie Hawn after doing two films with Hudson. Armstrong asked his good buddy for some advice on how to handle things with Hudson, but McConaughey quickly changed the subject. McConaughey wanted to know if Armstrong had seen his flip flops. McConaughey has felt his entire vibe has been completely out of sync ever since he lost his favorite pair of sandals.

David Hasselhoff To Spend Summer Scaring London Tourists

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/02/08 03:25PM

America's Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff got off to a rousing start of his second job, scaring tourists on London's South Bank. Hasseloff explained that he really isn't scaring the tourists as much as offering them a pleasant surprise and the opportunity to have their picture taken with a celebrity. Hasselhoff did admit that we were a rough patches in the beginning where he popped up from behind the embankment and there was nobody there. Hasselhoff felt a bit embarrassed, but he said that there's a learning curve with every new venture. Hasselhoff opened to have all the kinks worked out by lunch time on Thursday.

Storm Troopers Just Wanna Have Fun!

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/02/08 01:05PM

A Strom Trooper for the Galactic Empire snuck away from a mission on the planet of Tatooine to a county fair on a nearby planet. The trooper felt his search for a couple of droids was becoming pointless and decided to play a little hooky instead. The trooper added, "It's like what that Ferris Bueller guy said, 'Life goes by pretty fast.' So what's the point of looking for a couple of droids when there's this super sweet slide and all of these other rides." The trooper used his Empire discount to get unlimited ride tickets. Before getting on the Tilt-A-Whirl, the Trooper said, "Those droids will be there tomorrow, but how often do you get to ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl?"

Hey, I'm In The New Lindsay Lohan Movie, Too

Douglas Reinhardt · 07/01/08 05:15PM

While on the set of Labor Pains, Cheryl Hines wanted the paparazzi to know that there are other people in the movie besides Lindsay Lohan. Hines thought it would be nice if the photographers could expand their photographic horizons and take pictures of other people on set, too. Hines explained that she understands that Lohan is bit of a financial rainmaker for people, but she felt it would be nice if they took her photo from time to time. Hines enjoys having proof to show friends and family that she's working on a fairly regular basis.

Dear Diary- I Shared An Elevator With Ben Affleck!!

Douglas Reinhardt · 06/30/08 07:00PM

Dear Diary,
So, there I was with my little cart ready to zip off for a business trip and guess who walks into the elevator? None other than Ben Affleck! I couldn't believe it. I've been living out here in LA for a quite few years now and I finally had my first celebrity sighting. It was great. I kept my cool. I wanted to tell him that I was such a fan of his work, but the only movie I could think of was Forces Of Nature and I only sorted of remembered it. I think I saw it one time on cable. So, we just sort of went up to the second floor and nodded in agreement with each other a lot. It was great cause I was in an elevator with a big deal actor, but I just thought I was going to have a lot to say to him, that's all. Now, as I sit, looking back on the incident, I could come up with ten million things to talk about. Hindsight is always 20/20, as a wise man once said. Well, off to the company mixer.