India begins counting down to launch of 1st moon mission

The satellite Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, India's first moon mission craft is seen at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) center in Bangalore. India has begun counting down Monday to the launch of its first unmanned mission to the moon that will mark a giant catch-up step with Japan and China
The PSLV-C11 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), Chandrayaan-1 sits on the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan space centre at Sriharikota, about 100 km (62 miles) north of the southern Indian city of Chennai, October 11, 2008. Chandrayaan-1 is India's first mission to moon

The PSLV-C11 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), Chandrayaan-1 sits on the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan space centre at Sriharikota, about 100 km (62 miles) north of the southern Indian city of Chennai, October 11, 2008. Chandrayaan-1 is India's first mission to moon. 

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Best dressed dog in Times Square costume contest

Heather Scheffold holds her pet chihuahua named Peanut after winning the Dog Day Masquerade, an annual costume contest, in Times Square, New York October 19, 2008. Peanut was dressed as Elle Woods, the main character from the movie and Broadway musical "Legally Blond".

Peanut, a pet chihuahua, poses after winning the Dog Day Masquerade, an annual costume contest, in Times Square, New York October 19, 2008.

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Russian Blue cat winner of CFA-Iams Cat Championship

Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat who was presented as winner of Best in Show, looks out at the crowd at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008
Cat Fanciers Association president Pam DelaBar (R) and owners Rob Miller and Teresa Keiger pose with Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat, who was presented as winner of Best in Show, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008
Cat show judge Darrell Newkirk (C) and Cat Fanciers Association president Pam DelaBar (R) look at Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat, who was presented as winner of Best in Show, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008

Nikara, a 1.5 years old wedge head lilac Siamese cat, is displayed at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008

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"Pandas" parade in Paris

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A panda parade : Paper mache pandas set up by members of the World Wildlife Fund are pictured on the Parvis des droits de l'Homme at Paris Trocadero esplanade to symbolize the 1,600 pandas left on earth and to call people to do their part in helping to reverse the deterioration of our natural environment

A panda parade : Paper mache pandas set up by members of the World Wildlife Fund are pictured on the Parvis des droits de l'Homme at Paris Trocadero esplanade to symbolize the 1,600 pandas left on earth and to call people to do their part in helping to reverse the deterioration of our natural environment

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Anne Hathaway is Zac Posen Pretty

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Anne Hathaway arrives in style wearing a strapless Zac Posen column gown while promoting her new film, Rachel Getting Married, on Tuesday evening at the London Film Festival.

The 25-year-old actress’s former boyfriend Raffaello Follieri is in even deeper trouble it seems. Follieri reportedly sent a judge a photo of himself and the Pope. These are the same photographs that he used in order to defraud investors by claiming he could buy Catholic church property for cheap! Follieri pleaded guilty last month to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Anne Hathaway is Zac Posen Pretty

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Zac Efron Interviews Ashley Tisdale For MySpace

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High School Musical hottie Zac Efron keeps his arm wrapped around costar pal Ashley Tisdale during MySpace’s exclusive Artist-on-Artist interview.

The pair asked each other candid questions about their experiences filming the High School Musical 3: Senior Year as well as looking back at the previous two installments.

The interview will go live TOMORROW, October 21 @ 12PM PST on Myspace.com.

In the meantime, watch the video below of the HSM3 cast interviewing each other for Moviefone’s “Unscripted”.

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Mary-Kate Olsen’s Car Accident — VIDEO

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Mary-Kate Olsen gets into a fender bender on Monday afternoon after leaving the Open Door furniture store on Melrose Ave.

The 22-year-old Olsen twin’s gal pal accidentally backed her Toyota Prius into an El Pollo Loco employee’s car. MK’s friend and the employee were seen exchanging insurance information.

Mary-Kate was obviously annoyed by the situation and the paparazzi. She snapped, “Get out of the f—ing window. Are you kidding me? You guys are…”

The videographer finished off her sentence and joked, “Animals! Yeah, animals. I’m a cow. Moooooooooo!!!!!” It’s actually quite a humorous video. Watch it below!
Mary Kate Olsen Gets Into A Fender Bender

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Gisele Bundchen: Wedding in the Works?

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Gisele Bundchen strikes a sexy pose alongside a shirtless hunk during an special photo shoot on Santa Monica Beach on Monday in California.

Her Patriots quarterback boyfriend Tom Brady are reportedly planning a wedding reception at Tavern on the Green, according to Page Six.

“They were recently there, and Brady had a long chat with Broadway Joe Namath,” a spy said. Reps for Gisele and the restaurant had no comment.

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Christina Ricci Wows At The Whitney

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Christina Ricci bares her back in a gorgeous gray gown with a plunging back during Whitney Museum of American Art’s 2008 Gala and Studio Party on Tuesday evening in New York City.

The theme of the Gala was “Whitney — Past, Present and Future,” and hosted by Ricci, Alexandra Richards, Amanda Hearst, Dalia Oberlander, Matthew Brannon, Martin Dawson, Barbara and Andrew Mandell, Leighton Meester and the Whitney Artists Council.

Three pieces of one-of-a-kind jewelry were created for this year’s American Art Gala that was sponsored by designer Donatella Versace. The jewels were auctioned during the gala dinner along with drawings signed by each artist. The proceeds benefited the Whitney museum.

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Beyonce - “Cadillac Records” Movie Stills

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Check out these new movie stills of Beyonce donning a retro blond wig for her new movie, Cadillac Records.

Exploring the 1950s musical era, the film chronicles the life of the influential Chicago-based record-company executive Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody), and the singers who recorded for Chess Records. Beyonce, 27, who also serves as executive producer, stars as the legendary blues singer Etta James.

Pictured below: Emmanuelle Chriqui and Gabrielle Union. Check out more stills at BlackFilm.com.

Cadillac Records opens in theaters everywhere on Friday, December 5.

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Zac Efron is Star of the Year

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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens get mobbed by fans and paparazzi as they arrive at their NYC hotel after flying from Los Angeles on Monday evening. Costar BFF Ashley Tisdale was right behind! Of course, they are all in town to promote High School Musical 3: Senior Year, out Friday.

Tomorrow, Zac will be honored as “Star of the Year” at Us Weekly’s Hot Hollywood party. Congrats, Zefron!

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPod Touch preloaded with all three soundtracks from the entire HSM franchise!

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Britney Spears Whips It Good

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Britney Spears has been working hard lately, putting hours and hours into dance rehearsals for her new routines.

Her official website, BritneySpears.com, just posted these pictures of the 26-year-old pop princess in a purple Paige Premium Denim tank, her choreographer Andre Fuentes, and her backup dancers.

And yes, that is Britney dancing with a whip!

Also confirmed: Britney shot the cover for an upcoming issue of Rolling Stone. Will she look smokin’ hot in her photo spread? YOU BETCHA!!!

UPDATE: Choreographer Wade Robson has confirmed that he’s reuniting with Britney. “She reached out to me and said she wanted to get the old team back together,” he revealed. “So we’ll go into rehearsals in January for a March start.”

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Win a ‘High School Musical 3′ iPod Touch

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The soundtrack for the much-anticipated High School Musical 3: Senior Year will be released tomorrow and to celebrate, JustJared.com is giving away a free iPod touch (8GB version) preloaded with the HSM3 soundtrack as well as the soundtracks from HSM1 and HSM2.

Preview the entire soundtrack with the HSM3 widget to the left. It’s also got two music videos of songs from the album! Feel free to order your own copy of the HSM3 soundtrack from Amazon.com. HSM3: Senior Year opens in theaters everywhere this Friday!!!!!

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment here with a valid email address (will not be published) and one winner will be chosen at random at the end of the contest. This contest ends on Tuesday, October 21 @ 7PM EST. This contest is open to residents worldwide and you can enter as many times as you want during this 24-hour window!!! Good luck!

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Gwyneth Paltrow Hits London Film Festival

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Gwyneth Paltrow covers up in head-to-toe black at the premiere of her new movie, Two Lovers, at the BFI 52nd London Film Festival held at the Odeon West End, Leicester Square on Monday.

The most interesting part of the 36-year-old actress’s look was the furry Felder-Felder jacket with the leather sleeves, which overshadowed her Salvatore Ferragamo dress.

Two Lovers is a Brooklyn-set romantic drama about a bachelor (Joaquin Phoenix) torn between the family friend his parents wish he would marry and his beautiful but volatile new neighbor (Paltrow). The film opens in theaters just in time for Valentine’s day — on February 13!

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Gwyn’s red carpet look — HIT or MISS?

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Wentworth Miller is a Beijing Boy

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Prison Break hottie Wentworth Miller poses for photos aboard a yacht on Huangpu River and at the National Grand Theater in China’s Shanghai and Beijing earlier this week.

The 36-year-old actor has been in town to do help open the Me & City flagship store for Chinese clothing company Metersbonwe.

A new episode of Prison Break (”The Price”) airs TONIGHT @ 9PM ET/PT on FOX.

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Beyonce - “InStyle” November 2008

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Beyonce is looking fa-ierce as the November 2008 cover girl for InStyle magazine. Here are some interview snippets:

On her style icons: “Charlize Theron is always beautiful and feminine. I love her couture looks and dramatic silhouette. Halle Berry is elegant and sophisticated. I love that in the seventies Cher and Diana Ross looked like superstars and never played it safe. When they were onstage, they gave you drama—and I love drama.”

On her designer obsessions: “Alexander McQueen and Jean Paul Gaultier are two designers I love right now. Their clothes are feminine, sexy and modern. I just went to the Giuseppe Zanotti showroom, and he had the most spectacular shoes. It was like being in a candy store—I was obsessed with every shoe! Right now, I love anything with a high platform.”

To check out the full slideshow of pictures and quotes, visit InStyle.com. There’s also a behind-the-scenes video of Beyonce’s covershoot that you can watch here.

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A-Rod To Move Closer To Madonna?

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Millionaire baseball player Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod, and a mystery male take a leisurely stroll through the Upper East Side of Manhattan on Monday morning.

It’s been reported that A-Rod, 33, and Madonna, 50, have a ongoing romantic relationship. Madge and director husband Guy Ritchie officially announced their divorce last week.

UK’s Daily Mail reports A-Rod will buy a $70 million New York penthouse apartment two blocks from Madonna.

As for Madonna and Guy’s divorce settlement, her rep Liz Rosenberg told the AP: “I will not be commenting on the various reports regarding the divorce or of the settlement which has not been finalized.”

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Nicole Sullivan Interview — JustJared.com Exclusive

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Former MADtv star Nicole Sullivan is starring in her very own Lifetime original comedy series called Rita Rocks. It premieres with five new episodes airing in a one week strip, beginning TONIGHT, October 20, through Friday, October 25, @ 8:30PM ET/PT.

The 38-year-old actress talked to JustJared.com about her new show, her favorite character on MADtv and Zac Efron’s beautiful face. Here we go…

JJ: I loved you on MADtv, especially as the Vancome Lady. Classic.

NS: And thank you for being patient! Sorry for the wait–there’s a show on Animal Planet called It’s Me or the Dog about a supernanny for dogs. I’ve got like four badly behaved dogs and [I was on the phone with them]. They asked me if I wanted to do the show. I said, “Do I? Yes, please!”

JJ: What are your weekend plans?

NS: Just a little shopping this afternoon. We’ve got a party tonight that I’m going to for (Heroes star) Ali Larter and her fiancee for their engagement party. I’ve gotta find something fancy.

(Continue reading Nicole Sullivan’s interview inside…)

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Miranda Kerr is FHM Sexy

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Miranda Kerr spills her sexy secret
Tara Reid’s butt cheeks will scare you to death.
Sienna Miller and Balthazar Getty vacation together.
Madonna likes bad meat.
Simon Cowell causes girls to go crazy.
Ugg boots need to die.
Ashlee Simpson is as pregnant as it gets.
The BET Awards heat up the ATL.
Miley Cyrus’s boyfriend Justin Gaston goes wild.
Mr. Blackwell, whose real name was Richard Selzer, passed away at the age of 86. He was most famous for his annual “worst dressed list”. Read this great interview with him and his longtime partner Robert Spencer at Towleroad.com.
Things aren’t looking good for Lisa Bonet. After a highly rated premiere, her ABC drama saw its viewership drop 25% in its episode last week.
FOX’s The Sarah Connor Chronicles will be around for a full 22 episodes!
The writers who penned the hilarious VMA promos with “Britney Spears and the elephant in the room” have started up their own business–greeting cards! Check out the funny and witty cards at UncookedLandTheStore.com.

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Derek Jeter & Minka Kelly: Homerun Couple

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New York Yankees star Derek Jeter and Friday Night Lights actress Minka Kelly enjoy some down time together, watching some NCAA football action with the Texas Longhorns and Missouri Tigers in Austin, Texas on Saturday.

Jeter was booed when he appeared on the stadium’s big-screen television. (The Yankees are out of the playoffs.)

Jeter, 34 and Kelly, 28, were also spotted cozying up together in Austin last Wednesday at the live music club, Momo’s, to listen to soul singer Dan Dyer.

The twosome looked “together and happy,” an onlooker tells People.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly as a couple — HOT or NOT?

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