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By Larry Yepez Jr.

Move over, Victoria Beckham. Get out of the way, Ms. Rihanna. Megan Fox is here to be the new Armani image!

Earlier this year she was dropped as the body of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans as they chose Rihanna instead. But Megan Fox clearly has something worth advertising, so much so that the Armani fashion house is not quite ready to let her go yet.

This time the hot young actress has kept her clothes on with the attention focused firmly on her gorgeous face as she fronts Armani's campaign for the Christmas cosmetics line.

The 25 year-old bombshell oozes old school Hollywood glamour for the ads in make-up taken from the Italian designer's 1930s-inspired Madre Perla line.

Her dark hair softly curls around her face, Megan's stunning blue eyes are set off beautifully with the metallic silver and blue eye liners and shadows. Megan's plump lips pout seductively in berry and nude shades as she reclines on a chair and stares at her reflection in a mirror.

While the modelling side of Megan's career seems to be very successful, unfortunately the same cannot be said about the acting part of it. We all remember that she was booted from the third Transformers film after comparing director Michael Bay to Hitler during a press interview. She was quickly replaced by British model Rosie Huntingdon-Whitley.

Her last film Passion Play, in which she starred with Mickey Rourke, lopped in spectacular fashion and went straight to DVD. Megan is hoping to turn around her fortune with comedy in her new Judd Apatow project This Is 40, which also stars Chris O'Dowd and Jason Segal.

What do you think of Megan's Armani shots? Do you think her acting career will pick up again?

Tags Armani, Blogger: Larry Yepez Jr, Chris O'Dowd, Emporio Armani, Jason Segal, madre perla, Megan Fox, Michael Bay, Mickey Rourke, popnews, Rihanna, Rosie Huntingdon-Whitley, transformers, Victoria Beckham

By Michael Lopez

Ahh summer 2011, we hardly knew you. Now the leaves will turn, the days will shorten, and we'll be stuffing our face with a lot more pumpkin pie. But before waving goodbye to the Sie7e beach jams and fun movie escapes, we had one more glorious holiday known as Labor Day weekend. Hopefully you made the most of your Monday off, because it's clear that our favorite celebrities did.

Christina Milian spent her Labor Day partying it up in Las Vegas. The paparazzi snapped her wearing a zebra bikini top at the Palms Resort. As a special guest of Diddy's casino pool party, she seemed to be all smiles lounging in the sun.

Over in Malibu, CA, tons of celebs dropped by the beach town's local carnival. Pink made an appearance with hubby Corey Hart and her adorable three-month-old daughter. Seen laughing, smiling, and nibbling on a Sno-Cone, the "So What" singer rode the Funhouse multiple times.

Nicole Richie was spotted there as well, with lookalike daughter Harlow in tow. Though Richie didn't brave quite as many rides as Pink, she seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the carnival games and petting zoo.

Victoria Beckham made a big appearance at L.A.'s outdoor Grove mall on Saturday. Followed by tons of paparazzi cameras, the former Spice Girl took her newborn daughter Harper out for a "stroll".

Tabloid cameras also got a glimpse of Will Smith over the weekend, hanging without wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. The Men In Black star was spotted with a set of nine irons on a So Cal golf course. The Mrs. meanwhile, hit the Twitterverse to confirm news about her cable show's cancellation.

"Hey everyone…if you don't know Hawthorne will not be returning for another season. I want to say thank you to all the fans for being Hawthorne soldiers. All our facebook fans…twitter soldiers and viewers…you held us down. Of course you know there is more to come…believe it!", she posted.

Hawthorne regular Marc Anthony was nowhere to be seen, but his ex J. Lo didn't take any time to rest over Labor Day weekend. She made a very publicized appearance on the annual MDA Telethon, helping the muscular dystrophy organization raise over $60 million.

How did you spend your Labor Day? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Christina Milian, corey hart, J. Lo, Jennifer Lopez, Labor Day, MDA Telethon, Nicole Richie, Pink, Victoria Beckham, Will Smith

By Simone Hilliard

Will Latino royalty break bread with British royalty? Our sources say yes! According to Us Weekly, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will attend William and Kate's star-studded British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) gala on Saturday and are even expected to share a table with the young royals!

The red carpet event will take place at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles and honor 42 emerging Brits in Hollywood.

Also expected to attend are Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Kristin Chenoweth, Derek Hough, Ginnifer Goodwin, Dana Delaney, and Jack Black.  No Posh and Becks, apparently.

Prior to the awards, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will walk the red carpet with British TV, movie and theater stars for the BAFTA reception at the Belasco. As BAFTA President, William will also make a brief speech for the gala.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's two-day Los Angeles visit will also see the Duke play a polo match in Santa Barbara.

What do you think of JLo and Marc's place at the royal table? Sound off in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Dana Delaney, David Beckham, Derek Hough, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jack Black, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Middleton, Kristin Chenoweth, Marc Anthony, Nicole Kidman, Prince William, Tom Hanks, Victoria Beckham

By Vanessa Beatriz Soto

David and Victoria Beckham are busy people with lots to do. You have to stay organized when you're a multi-hyphenated pair, so it figures that the 37 year old singer-songwriter/model/fashion designer/mom and her soccer star/coach/UNICEF Ambassador/model husband are not leaving this 'going into labor' thing up to nature's whims.

With the very first visit of the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the United States (L.A. to be specific) planned for a period of merely 24 hours, between July 8-9, of this year, the couple is not taking any chances. Will Baby Beckham be granted a royal audience?

Adding to the time pressure on the little one's debut, Becks' contract with the LA Galaxy soccer squad is wrapping up soon. The pair had already decided that the latest addition to their sizeable clan (which now includes three lovely sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, as well as two bulldogs) would be born in the USA, in L.A., and on the Fourth of July, no less.

You know, peeps, this is what I would call a high-class problem. Most of us, we are stashing paychecks away for vacation, making dentist appointments during our boss' vacation, or making vacation plans around our boss' dentist appointments. I can't imagine having the time or money to book in a C-section on a national holiday so my baby can have themed birthday parties for life and meet the future King and Queen of England. That's FANCY!

So, question for you, dear readers: What do you think they're going to name their little princess?

Earlier in the year, the Beckham team let us know that their new baby is expected to be a little girl. (No doubt Victoria is super-excited to have some company in the all male household. It must be a little exhausting to be the only non-boy.)

Of course speculation has been flying around as to the baby's name: at first it was rumored that David and Victoria Beckham had picked out "Atlanta," but the Beckham camp denies it. Too bad. I like the sound of it. Atlanta LosAngela Adams Beckham would have been divine. Or maybe they will name the baby after the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Is a Katherine Wilhelmina Philippa (love her!) Beckham out of the question?

Let us know what you think in the comments!

Tags David Beckham, duke and duchess of cambridge, post spice, Victoria Beckham

By Simone Hilliard

Of course Catherine, the new Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, looked simply dashing this morning at her much anticipated nuptials to Prince William of Wales or as the Queen appointed him,  the Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.

The Duchess wore a refined, yet youthful Alexander McQueen long-sleeved, sweetheart-neckline gown with lace overlay, complete with a nine foot train and veil, designed by Sarah Burton.

While the bride was a vision in white, the real stars of the show, after the newlyweds that is, were the collection of hats atop the heads of the women at the 2,000 attendee celebration. We've got a round up of some of the hits...and misses.

From Left to Right/ Top  to Bottom:

1) Victoria Beckham went simpler than we would have expected in a navy cap. We're guessing she toned down her vibrant A-list style for the royals.

2) Princess Letizia nailed the mark with a simple peach number and veil.

3 /4 ) Both Charlene Wittstock, the fiancee of Prince Albert II of Monaco and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden looked lovely in wide brim hats, although we do favor Charlene's choice.

5) Britain's Queen Elizabeth wore a wonderful yellow top hat adorned with a flower. Who would dare insult the Queen Mum, though?

6) So, we'll take it out on her daughter! Anne, the Princess Royal's purple cap would have been better suited without the floral garb.

7/8) Queen Margrethe of Denmark and Queen Sofia of Spain definitely disappointed. Their choice in head wear didn't reflect their royal bank accounts.

9) Carole Middleton looked magnificent...for a commoner. Their words, not ours.

10) Princess Beatrice's hat is probably the most famous of them all! A facebook page has since been erected in its honor with over 34,000 likes. In fact, Princess B is so well known for her hat misses, there's even a Tumblr following her fashion faux pas. This deserves a close-up!

11) Princess Eugenie, though not as bad as her sister, was definitely a fashion disaster with her pointed mad hatter complete with feathers or fur...we're not sure

12) Finally, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, looked decent, we have to say. But when a nation of people despise you for engaging in adultery with the beloved Princess Diana's former husband, you kind of have to look good at all the big events, no?

What did you think of the royals headgear? Let us know in the comments, or @MTV3.

Tags Alexander McQueen, Fashion, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth, Victoria Beckham

By Michael Lopez

Call it the event of the decade. All over the world, cameras were filming the nuptials of Britain’s Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton. As expected, the 2,000+ guest list included dignitaries from across Europe (including Spain’s royal family), but  quite a few celebs got invites as well.

David Beckham and his wife Victoria looked “posh”  in their designer duds. David sported a tight-fitting black suit and top hat, while Mrs. Becks donned an elegant dark dress. Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish also attended the ceremony, singing hymns as the bride walked down the aisle.

British comedy fans probably got a kick out of seeing Mr. Bean in the audience. Interestingly Rowan Atkinson, who plays the clumsy character, is a good friend of William’s dad Prince Charles. Also partaking in the festivities was film director Guy Ritchie, Madonna's ex.

Perhaps one of the most unusual attendees was soul singer Joss Stone. Not your typical British blue-blood, the “You Had Me” crooner reportedly became quite close to Prince William after singing at a benefit for his late mother, Diana.

And how about the entertainment for the royal reception? Pop Crush is reporting that UK indie star Ellie Goulding took to the mic for some lovely post-wedding jams.

Did you get a chance to see Friday’s royal wedding? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Celebrities, David Beckham, Elton John, Hot Stuff, Joss Stone, Kate Middleton, Prince William, royal wedding, Victoria Beckham

By Simone Hilliard

Eva Longoria made the media rounds recently as she promoted her latest entrepreneurial venture, a Mexican themed cookbook titled Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends, which hit bookstores on April 5th.

While the Desperate Housewives star's place in the kitchen may seem foreign to many, her dedication to style has always made Eva a front runner in our book and her couture looks last week, as she bounced through the talk show circuit, were first class.

On Good Morning America, Longoria donned a white long sleeve Azzedine Alaia which complimented her petite frame perfectly.

For CBS' The Early Show, Longoria again chose a fitted pink short sleeve number from Victoria Beckham's Spring 2011 line.

And perhaps Eva's most talked about look of the week was the Boca Negra menswear inspired tuxedo jacket and shorts she wore to Late Night with David Letterman.

What did you think of Eva's week of fashion? More hits than misses? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags "Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friend, Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham

By Sharmaine Jones

David and Victoria Beckham spare no expense when it comes to posh Christmas gifts.

The Beckhams were spotted shopping for luxury gifts at Harrods department store in London last week, according to the Daily Star newspaper. Victoria picked out a $1,200 CrystalRoc iPad cover and David selected a pair of $2,300 customized gold-plated headphones. They also bought black CrystalRoc-studded Dr. Dre headphones for their sons Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, 8, and Cruz, 5.

“David and Victoria like to do things in style so these presents are perfect for them," a source told the Daily Star. "They already have everything money can buy so they wanted to indulge in something a bit different this Christmas.”

CrystalRoc owner Jonathan Bullas told the newspaper that celebrities have gone crazy over crystals this year.

“We've been going for five years and this has been our busiest Christmas yet," Bullas said. "We have a lot of interest from footballers. The Beckhams are typical of the kind of clients who go for our high-end stock.”

What's the most you've ever spent on holiday gifts? Tell us below or @MTV3.

Tags Christmas, CrystalRoc, Daily Star, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham

Jay-Z has already staked a claim as the new King of New York with "Empire State of Mind," but thanks to a new ranking in Forbes magazine, he can now claim regal status in Hollywood as well. Jay and wife Beyoncé topped the magazine's list of Hollywood's top-earning couples thanks to a combined household income of $122 million between June 2008 and June 2009.

The combination of Jay's musical empire, Beyoncé's chart-topping hits, movie roles and clothing lines and endorsement deals for both helped the couple rake in more than any other power pair, married or unmarried, in entertainment. In case anyone in the household is keeping score, Beyoncé out-earned Jay $87 million to $35 million. It was their second year at #1, after snatching the top spot last year with a combined haul of $162 million. (MTV News)

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Check out the remaining couples in the top 5 after the jump!

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Tags Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Jada Smith, Jay Z, Victoria Beckham, Will Smith

Tuesday (January 12) night's "American Idol" season nine kick-off had everything we've come to expect from the series' early audition episodes: Sob stories, delusional wannabes and Alicia Keys covers. Everything, of course, except Paula Abdul.

Producers shrewdly addressed the Paula Issue with the very first audition of the season: A walking Boston stereotype named Janet McNamara whose sole purpose — aside from saying "wicked" and conveniently promoting the "American Idol" video game — was confusing "new" judge Kara DioGuardi with Paula. "See?" the TV show said to its devoted fanbase. "This random girl who can't sing didn't notice Paula was gone. Neither should you."

Well, okay then!

Guest judge PoshBot-2000 (also known as Victoria Beckham) was on hand to play the role of Pop Culture Relic Who Wears Funny Clothes, and she did a fine job of sitting in a chair and blinking. Based on that criteria alone, she's already proven to be a more efficient judge than Paula circa season six. Four points to you, PoshBot-2000!

Overall, as an "Idol" junkie who generally dislikes the heavily-produced audition shows, the "Idol" premiere was a pleasant experience. We met a few contestants who will be fun to root for (I'm looking at you Leah Laurenti, the girl who grew up fifteen minutes away from my childhood home yet somehow lived in "Footloose" because she wasn't allowed to listen to secular music). We saw a lot more of the behind-the-scenes setup in the audition room, and we discovered that Posh Spice had a hard time remembering the lyrics, "I really really really wanna zigazigah." (Seriously. She legit consoled a nervous singer who spaced on the words by saying, "That happened to me all the time." Amazing.)

But since the show is supposed to be all about the contestants, let's take a look at some of the stand-outs — both good and bad — from the Boston auditions.

Maddy Curtis was a well-spoken 16-year-old with eleven siblings, three of whom have Down Syndrome. (The Curtis Family will have a TLC reality show by the time my recap is published.) While Maddy's performance jitters during Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" were endearing, she should get that in check before the live shows begin. Simon liked her quiet confidence and her rich, deep voice, but I give it two more performances before he starts complaining that she's not happy-go-lucky enough.

Because this was a two hour extra-long premiere, we were treated to not one but two husky-voiced 16-year-olds with a heavy home life. Connecticut native Katie Stevens opened up about her Portuguese grandmother struggling with Alzheimer's. After impressing the judges with a Fiona Apple-esque "At Last," Katie got the chance to call her ailing grandma with good news. Lucky for the producers, Grandma Stevens was in a particularly lucid frame of mind that day. It would have been really awkward if Katie had called and grandma responded with a pizza order.

"Idol" also gave us Justin Williams. But it wasn't his fashion sense (or his confusing "alternative pop soul" aspirations) that had me weeping — it was his "I survived cancer" story. Even more of a bummer? Despite the judges treating Justin like a newbie, he made it to Hollywood week last season. In fact, he was in "White Chocolate," the group number alongside Matt Giraud and Kris Allen. Whoops! Apparently, "Idol" assumed viewers had the memory of Grandma Stevens. (Too soon?)

That scenario was far less harrowing for Amadeo DiRocco. The only obstacle Amadeo ever faced was being painted as an Italian stereotype by "American Idol" producers. Perhaps I'm biased, but the way "Idol" portrayed DiRocco and his homemade-wine-and-sausage-and-cheese-consuming family was far more problematic than anything broadcast on MTV's "Jersey Shore."

Amadeo seemed like a nice enough guy, but the dude's "Hoochie Coochie Man" was so offensively loud that even Danny Gokey would ask for ear plugs. Shockingly, the judges dug him, with Simon saying, "I like the idea that a show like this can give people like you a break."

In other "People I Would Rather Hang With Than Hear Sing Again" news, 18-year-old chin-strap-facial-hair-afficinado Mike Davis worked on a stunt/tour boat called Codzilla.  His otherwise uninspiring audition was noteworthy because he not only asked DioGuardi out on a steak dinner but also inspired Simon Cowell to sigh, "I'm gonna take a break. I say yes," while strolling off the set. Given the news that has transpired in the past two days, watching Simon dismiss "Idol" on the air was a sad reminder that the dude checked out years ago.

For a big chunk of the viewing audience, the "Idol" audition shows are good for one thing and one thing only: Freak shows! So far, the ninth season has delivered plenty. Hyperactive teen Pat Ford spasmed his way through an odd "Womanizer."  Cocky Lisa Olivero (who sniffed, "I think I'm better than most people on this show," before butchering Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love") sounded like a mangled audiotape recording. Playing at the wrong speed. Underwater.

Perhaps the most buzzed-about reject was Andrew Felton. Part evil Clark Kent, part Rain Man when "The People's Court" is on, Felton walked into the "Idol" room pissed that he had to wait all day for his moment in the sun. In a flare-up called "Showdown in Beantown" by producers, Kara DioGuardi stepped up her game with an angry tongue-lashing. "You just told me that you're a little bit annoyed that you had to wait three hours to come in here and get your shot when there are people who would wait years to do so. So I am now angry. At you. Who I don't like. At all." Go Kara! Too bad she ruined it by flirtatiously threatening him with spanks moments later. (Ugh!) It's even more of a shame that his attitude got him booted because his "House of the Rising Sun" wasn't half-bad.

For those of us who enjoy following the actual competition, I'm not sure we've met any breakout stars just yet. The only contestant I can picture in the Top 24 is Tyler Grady, the dude who broke his wrists after falling out of a tree.  His soulful-but-slightly-skeevy "Let's Get It On" was quirky enough to work.

Do you think any of tonight's auditioning contestants will make it to the finale? Did you miss Paula last night? How did Poshbot-2000 do? (MTVNews)

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Tags Alicia Keys, American Idol, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Victoria Beckham