The Bachelorette’s Jesse Csincsak Hits the Slopes With a New Gal Pal

The remedy for a broken engagement for The Bachelorette’s Jesse Csincsak? Hitting the slopes for a ski weekend with his fellow reality TV friends — and a new gal pal.

Although Csincsak, who split from Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas last November following a whirlwind courtship and engagement, admits to not being “really focused on dating,” he says he has a newfound connection with another bachelorette: Holly Durst, a contestant on The Bachelor: London Calling, which featured Matt Grant.

“I have a great time with Holly,” says Csincsak. “We’re both from Ohio, we both have a lot in common, and I think that we both really enjoy hanging out with each other.”

In fact, Csincsak took Durst, along with other women from season 12’s The Bachelor and friends he made during The Bachelorette on a Breckinridge, Colo., ski weekend recently.
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Real Housewives of Orange County--Why Are You Being So Mean To Me?

With Tamra Barney's formal seven-course dinner winding down, Tamra's son Ryan sees an opportunity to make his move on a very drunk Gretchen Rossi, leaving the rest of the ladies to worry and wonder about Gretchen's well-being.

Lynne Curtin works on her budding jewelry design business. When businesswoman Vicki Gunvalson accuses her of not knowing how to work, Lynne goes out of her way to prove Vicki wrong.

Jeana Keough finally moves her ex-husband, Matt, out of the house, but she struggles with how to get on with her new life.

The ladies travel to Santa Monica for a trendy shopping day. Over lunch, when Gretchen confides in the women about her finances, it sparks a heated argument between Lynne and Vicki.
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Michelle Obama's Formal Fashion Revealed & Revered

Michelle Obama "Wu"ed America at the inaugural balls with her glamorous dress and jewels.

The first lady wore a white, sequin Jason Wu gown that hung delicately over one shoulder as she escorted her husband, President Barack Obama.

Michelle's jewelry will become a permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum -- and traditionally so will her gown. Jewelry designer Loree Rodkin created Mrs. Obama's accessories for the Inaugural Ball as well as the events leading up to Barack's presidency.

To compliment her stunning white gown, Michelle wore white gold and triple rose cut diamond earrings with garland diamond brio drops. On her hand, she adorned a white gold and black rhodium rose cut diamond signet ring.

From the dress to the jewels, first lady Michelle Obama is becoming an icon in American fashion.
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Conflicting Reports: Is Caroline In or Out?

Newsers are abuzz with conflicting reports as to whether Caroline Kennedy is still making a bid to fill Hillary Clinton's NY Senate seat.

On Wednesday evening, a source told the Associated Press that Caroline is still pursuing the seat. Earlier in the day, sources told The New York Times that Kennedy had decided to withdraw her senate bid.

Kennedy reportedly placed a call to Gov. David Paterson Wednesday expressing her decision to withdraw. Paterson, who will select Clinton's replacement, was set to announce his decision on Saturday, says the Times.

The famous daughter of former President John F. Kennedy reportedly decided to withdraw because of the deteriorating health of her uncle, Sen. Edward Kennedy, who collapsed at the inauguration lunch of President Barack Obama on Tuesday because of a seizure.

Kennedy is planning to issue a statement Wednesday evening, says the report. Clinton resigned from her post in the Senate Wednesday after being sworn in as secretary of state.
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Barack Obama's Inauguration Do-Over!

Why did President Obama take the presidential oath of office again?

Chief Justice John Roberts and Obama decided to repeat the time-honored tradition Wednesday night in the White House's Map Room out of an "abundance of caution," a presidential rep tells the Associated Press.

Roberts' slight misreading of the oath during Tuesday's inauguration caused the president to repeat the words a bit differently than they appear in the Constitution, says the AP.
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Forest Whitaker to Help Honor Acting Legend

Oscar winner Forest Whitaker will present a special award to an acting legend -- renowned for his performances in 'Field of Dreams' and the original 'Star Wars' trilogy -- Sunday at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Whitaker will present James Earl Jones with SAG's lifetime achievement award.

Jones is famous for voicing Darth Vader, and in 1971 he was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'The Great White Hope.'
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Ty Pennington Offering Reward in Alleged Hit and Run Case

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington is offering $10,000 to aid in solving an alleged hit and run case.

Pennington's reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an alleged hit and run driver who allegedly struck the cousin of Pennington's co-manager.

According to a press release by Pennington, attorney Daniel Seeck, 33, was riding his bicycle in Santa Monica, Calif., on January 17, when he was struck sometime shortly after midnight. Seeck is now on life support at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Penningson's release says a red SUV was spotted near the area of the hit and run immediately after the crash.

Pennington is urging anyone with information to contact the Santa Monica police department.
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Twilight Star Kristin Stewart At Sundance Film Festival

Pounding the pavement in Park City, Utah, Twilight star Kristen Stewart continues with her press tour Monday, stopping by the MySpace Café, where she promoted her latest film, Adventureland, at the Sundance Film Fest.

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Eva Mendes And Megan Fox Are The Most Desirable Women To Men

Eva Mendes has been named the "Most Desirable Woman of 2009" by AskMen.com, which released its annual list of 99 babes -- voted on by 10 million people -- Wednesday.

Transformers star Megan Fox came in at No. 2.

(The 22-year-old actress isn't so sure of her looks, though. "I'm so painfully insecure, I'm on the verge of vomiting right now," she told E!'s Ryan Seacrest at the Golden Globes earlier this month.)

Marisa Miller, who graced the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition, was named No. 3, followed by sexy philanthropist Keeley Hazell.

Anne Hathaway rounded out the top 5.
Isla Fisher, Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry also rank -- above Angelina Jolie, who comes in all the way at No. 42. (Better than Jennifer Aniston, who, it appears, didn't even make the list.)

Kim Kardashian -- lauded for her famous booty -- tops a spillover list called "Top 99 Rejects" because there were too many "hotties" to fit on the "Most Desirable Women" roundup.
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Will George Clooney Appear On Series Finale Of ER??

Despite a denial by his rep to Usmagazine.com in September -- Entertainment Tonight reports the one-time TV doc will be filming scenes for the show's finale on Thursday and Friday of this week.

The show's producer, John Wells, hinted to Us Jan. 15 that "we're going to have a lot of people coming back to ER at the conclusion of the series," set to air April 2.

(Anthony Edwards and Noah Wyle already appeared, while Eriq La Salle is slated to return.)
"George is very busy. He's very handsome," said Wells, adding that "we've talked about it a couple of times. You know, it's George."

The producer is leaving the door open for Clooney. "We'll be shooting down there at the end, and if he comes by and he says he wants to do something, we'll do something," he said. Although Wells admitted he'd be "surprised" if Clooney made a cameo, he added: "George loves practical jokes. So who knows?"
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Julianne Hough Will Tour With Toby Keith

The Dancing With the Stars pro -- and aspiring country singer -- will open for Toby Keith for a few tour dates, USA Today reports.

Hough will perform on Feb. 6 in Louisville, Kentucky, and Feb. 22 in Des Moines, Iowa. She'll also join George Strait for a few concert dates.

Hough told Usmagazine.com in November that she wouldn't be returning to DWTS. "I won't be on Dancing this spring season [premiering March 9]. I don't know about the fall. Maybe, maybe not. We'll see," she blogged. "I'm definitely going to focus on the music. My first album was a learning experience, and I can't wait for the next one. I feel like the writing and producing will be even better, really awesome."
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Another Sex And The City Movie Is Probably Going To Happen!

Us Weekly reports in its newest issue that Sarah Jessica Parker, 43, Kim Cattrall, 52, Cynthia Nixon, 42, and Kristin Davis, 43, have agreed to appear in the sequel to Sex and the City: The Movie.

"Not all the contracts are signed, but everyone is on board," a source tells Us. "It just happened."

Another insider notes that all the leads are getting hefty raises this time around. (Cattrall reportedly held out from doing the first movie for years because of Parker's higher paycheck.)
The news is hardly a shocker: The 2008 comedy grossed $150 million -- immediately prompting follow-up talk.

In September, Parker told Us she wasn't against the idea.
"It's all about the story," she said. "If we can’t tell a story that's really worthy of an audience, then we won't do it."We've been really lucky at this point," she continued. "We’ve been in people's good graces for a long time, and we take that very seriously. So that’s the biggest challenge, the story."
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