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Gossip Girl bad boy Ed Westwick has been sporting his favorite Cloth & Logic two-pocket cardigan (in stout) while filming his hit CW drama earlier this week at The Foundry in Long Island City, Queens.

JustJared.com is giving away FIVE of Westwick’s sweaters! Or, you can pick up your own at ClothLogic.com.

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James Bond star Daniel Craig takes the latest cover of Parade magazine, out Friday. Here’s what the Quantum of Solace actor had to say:

On who would be the better James Bond —- Barack Obama or John McCain: “Obama would be the better Bond because — if he’s true to his word — he’d be willing to quite literally look the enemy in the eye and go toe-to-toe with them. McCain, because of his long service and experience, would probably be a better M (Bond’s boss, played by Dame Judi Dench). There is, come to think of it, a kind of Judi Dench quality to McCain.”

On how playing the world’s most famous spy has changed his life: “I was at a stage of my career in which things were going pretty well. I was making plenty of money, relatively speaking—enough to live on. But when this opportunity came along, I knew it would turn everything upside-down. I’m 40 now. It really helped me put things in perspective. It wasn’t about the money. It was about changing things up and seeing what would happen. At some point, life starts to pass you by and becomes about avoidance. I want to stay clear from that situation, because I don’t like that.”

On becoming a sex symbol: “If people want to think of me that way, that’s great. But the truth is, I don’t have a connection with that image.”

On donning a Speedo for the Bond films: “I was being objectified, but actually that’s not a bad thing to feel. (laughs) I knew exactly what was going on when I did that shot. There’s a conscious decision to everything I do. For me to say, ‘Oh, God! I didn’t realize that would happen!’ sounds incredibly naïve. I look at that picture, and my only thought now is that I certainly don’t look like that anymore. For Quantum of Solace, I made a decision that I wanted to get bigger and get muscles, because Bond is older and has probably been training.”

On moving past the sex symbol status: “As I keep saying, I’m 40 now, and in five years’ time or even less, sex symbol might be a really kind of weird term to attach to myself. How about sexy father figure?”

On connecting with his many tough-guy antecedents in Hollywood: “The obvious choice for me would be Bogart. Not only because of that ease he had with his unique take on masculinity, but also—and this is much more important—because he got to sleep with Lauren Bacall.”

To read the full cover story, visit Parade.com. Check out the video interview here.

Quantum of Solace is due out November 14.

SPICE OF INDIA

Victoria Beckham spices up the pages of Vogue India in its latest issue.

The 34-year-old Indian Spice Girl dons a sari for the mag’s bridal issue, which shows you “how to get your WOW wedding.”

Victoria told the November edition of the mag on sale next week: “I’ve never played safe with my image. I feel like an Indian princess!”

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Victoria Beckham’s look as an Indian bride — HOT or NOT?

Jennie Garth definitely still has it!
Is Heather Graham getting a little bit saggy?
Lindsay Lohan’s visit to Mode was cut short.
Tim Gunn wants marriage equality to carry on.
Time to guess the celebrity butt cheeks.
There’s drama on the set of Ugly Betty.
Learn about the origins of the cougar.
Elisabeth Hasslebeck throws it down with Joy Behar.
A-Rod’s gone green!
Jamie Pressly shops for bras.
A lifetime achievement award for Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino kicked off the Rome film festival on Wednesday.
Rapper 50 Cent has reached a settlement with his ex-girlfriend over visitation of their 11-year-old son.
NBC has posted the season premiere of 30 Rock online one week early. Visit NBC.com.

Olympic swimming hero Michael Phelps holds up a TRL-branded speedo at MTV Studios in Times Square on Wednesday in New York City.

In related news, Demi Moore and husband Ashton Kutcher have approached Phelps about doing a reality show.

“It will focus on Michael’s new life and fame,” an insider tells Life & Style. “Demi and Michael were really chummy at the MTV Video Music Awards after-party in September. She and Ashton are amazed by how humble and down-to-earth he is. They think America will fall in love with him.”

One thing is certain: Michael, 23, is already in love with Demi and Ashton. “He loved Ashton’s Punk’d show,” adds the insider. “And he’s had a crush on Demi since he was a kid!”

Ashley Tisdale is taking a step away from the spotlight and trying her hand at behind-the-camera work.

The 23-year-old High School Musical starlet revealed on the Thursday’s Live With Regis and Kelly! that she’s working on producing TV shows now!

“You just create a show and I go into the networks and start pitching it,” Ashley shared. “Disney Channel came to me and asked me to produce a TV show based on my life working in a clothing store. I’m not in it, but I’m just producing it. We’re just in the creative process with that.”

The Tizz added, “I’m [also] producing a reality show with Fremantle [Home Entertainment], who created American Idol.”

Exciting news for Ashley!

Miley Cyrus opens up to Ryan Secrest about her new man, Justin Gaston, during Thursday’s Los Angeles KIIS-FM morning show On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Here’s what the 15-year-old Disney sensation had to say:

On if she’s dating Justin: Maybe, maybe not.

On if her parents allow her to date Justin: “Yes, but I think that right now, everything’s really good. We’re so happy with the way things have worked out.”

On her relationship with Justin and why age doesn’t matter: “He’s been a really great friend more than anything. Everyone started judging us ever since we started hanging out. But after my last two years, there’s been a lot of things that happened, so I’ve learned not to judge anyone and just go into our friendship with an open mind. Not really worried about the age thing. Our family says, Whatever happens happens.”

On what she sees in Justin: “More than anything, he’s really helped me move on from a lot of things and get my mind of of things. He’s a really great Christian guy. I am totally gushing right now… He works with my dad. He thinks he’s really cool.”

Listen to the full interview at KIISFM.com.

Jennifer Lopez gives her speech at the 2008 Women’s Conference at the Long Beach Convention Center in Calif., on Wednesday.

Watch J.Lo’s inspiring speech here.

The Women’s Conference is headed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, creating a network of women professionals from all walks of life.

Warren Buffett, Bono, Jamie Lee Curtis,Condoleeza Rice and sixty internationally-acclaimed leaders and visionaries spoke to 14,000 women in one arena. Heidi Klum also attended the event and is pictured below.

Read Jennifer Lopez’s speech inside…

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BEST OF ASIA?

Korean pop princess BoA is breaking into the America scene with her first English single, “Eat You Up”.

The track, produced by Bloodshy & Avant, hails from her upcoming English debut album, Look Who’s Talking. Later this year, the 21-year-old singer is expected to release a remix of “Eat You Up” featuring rapper Flo Rida. Watch the music vid below!

Visit BoA’s official website at BoaAmerica.com.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of BoA’s first English single — HOT or NOT?

Just when you thought they couldn’t outdo their last photo shoot…

The Hills couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt hilariously endorse the Republican ticket by wearing John McCain and Sarah Palin campaign clothing.

Heidi’s shirt reads: “Read My Lipstick: Vote McCain-Palin”

Spencer’s shirt reads: “Palin For VP: God, Guns, Glory”

They also brought along props including a shotgun, a bottle of beer and Henry Browne’s “You Can Profit From A Monetary Crisis.” Hilarious.

What a way to battle the left wing Hollywood trend!

Former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale took home “Rock Rebirth of the Year” at US Weekly’s Hot Hollywood Party at New York City’s Skylight on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old husband of Gwen Stefeni talked to JustJared.com about his upcoming tour, what Gwen and Kingston have in store for Halloween and starting up a foundation to start giving back. Read on!

GR: Great site, Jared. Great site! Congratulations. And great shoes!

JJ: Thank you! You and your wife wear great shoes all the time. Congratulations on your Rock award! So how does it feel to win Rock Rebirth of the Year?

GR: As soon as I find out what it means, I will ecstatic. (laughs) You know me, it’s great. A win’s a win, so it’s good to be recognized. I don’t know, you bring out records and most of the time no one knows you bring them out.

JJ: Are you currently still touring?

GR: Yeah, I’m about to go start I think in December. I start…a lot next year. This year’s all promo and how the way it all works, there’s so much you have to do to set it up. There’s more on the record I still want to share.