'90210' Star Would 'Love' to Join the 'Twilight' Sequel

Last week AnnaLynne McCord auditioned for the role of Heidi in 'New Moon.' Now, the "90210" star reveals just how close she is to joining the highly anticipated 'Twilight' sequel.

McCord, who plays Naomi Clark on "90210," tells MTV she's in negotiations with 'New Moon' director Chris Weitz and his team. "It's definitely something I would love to do; as most people know, I am obsessed with vampires. I'm a true-blood 'Twilight' fan all the way."

McCord says her busy slate of "90210" shoots presents "some scheduling conflicts, and we're trying to work that out now."

The actress says that if she does join 'New Moon,' she would play Heidi, who in Stephenie Meyers' books is a siren of sorts, who uses her beauty to lure unwitting humans into the clutches of the wicked -- and hungry -- Volturi.

"I love Heidi. She's obviously very sexy. She's the fisherman; she's the bait," McCord says. "It's a fun character to play. But she's also a thousand-year-old vampire, so that's kind of badass."
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First Glimpse! New 'Dancing With The Stars' Rehearsal Pics!

The wait is over! You can now sneak a peek at what your eyes have been thirsting for -- the first glimpse of "Dancing with the Stars" season eight rehearsals! Here are the pics of your fave "DWTS" hopefuls -- Denise Richards, Lil' Kim, Steve-o and more -- all trying to shape up for the upcoming ballroom blitz on March 9.

Do they make you feel like dancin'? Take a look!

Make sure to tune in to the eagerly anticipated two-hour "DWTS" season premiere, Monday, March 9 on ABC.

Philanthropist and Silicon Valley icon Steve "The Woz" Wozniak is paired with the newly engaged Karina Smirnoff, who is returning for her sixth season of "Dancing with the Stars."

"Jackass" wildman Steve-O, a.k.a Stephen Glover, teams up with Lacey Schwimmer for her second season of ABC's hit show.

Feisty Grammy Award-winnning rapper Lil' Kim hopes to set the ballroom ablaze with her reigning "DWTS" champ partner Derek Hough, who returns for a fourth season.

Former New York Giants defensive player and Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor gets his swerve on with new partner Edyta Sliwinska, the only pro to compete on all eight seasons of 'DWTS.'

The youngest competitor in the history of "DWTS," 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson is teaming up with former "Dancing with the Stars" champ Mark Ballas, who returns to the dance floor for a fourth season.

Lead singer of the '80s all-female super band The Go-Gos, Belinda Carlisle gets her groove on with pro partner Jonathon Roberts, who is returning for his sixth season of ballroom combat.

Best known for his role as the constantly-disrobing hunk in 'Sex and the City: The Movie,' French model-turned-actor Gilles Marini is getting ready to tear up the dance floor with his pro partner Cheryl Burke, who is returning for her seventh season.

Fresh from his recent wedding with Jewel, country singer Ty Murray plans on bringing his country style to the dancefloor with his 10 Dance Youth National champion partner Chelsie Hightower, who is making her series debut this season. Ty and Jewel, who is also dancing on "DWTS" this season, are the first husband-and-wife couple to compete against each other on the series.

Comedy king and former "In Living Color" star David Alan Grier straps on his dancing shoes as he and pro partner Kym Johnson strive for "DWTS" glory.

Bombshell actress Denise Richards competes for ballroom glory with the newly engaged Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

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Rihanna's Father: 'There Is Some Bruising'

Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, is speaking out about his daughter's condition almost a week after the R&B star was allegedly attacked by performer Chris Brown.

The 55-year-old salesman and freelance clothing designer describes Rihanna's current condition, saying, "There is some bruising. She will be alright. I think so."

Fenty, who says his daughter is spending time with girlfriends in Barbados while she heals, tells the Web site that when he heard that Brown allegedly attacked his daughter, "I didn't believe it. … They seemed pretty happy. I don't know what went wrong." He added, "You think you know somebody, but you really don't."

The 19-year-old Brown allegedly attacked an unnamed woman the night before both he and Rihanna were scheduled to perform on the Grammys last Sunday. Later, Rihanna reportedly checked into in Los Angeles hospital to tend to injuries. Brown was subsequently arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and released on $50,000 bail. He may face charges from the district attorney's office.

"At some point, she will speak out," says Fenty of his daughter "I hope she will stand up for women all over the world."

As for the state of the famous pair's relationship, Fenty says, "If it were me, I'd move on."
Stay tuned for the latest news in this developing story.
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A 'Saddened' Chris Brown Releases Statement

The following statement was issued Sunday by a spokesman on behalf of Chris Brown:

"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person.

"Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong.

"While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else.

"Those posts or writings under my name are frauds," the statement concludes.

Brown, 19, allegedly attacked girlfriend Rihanna, 20, in Los Angeles on Feb. 8. He was arrested and may face charges from the district attorney.
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Drew's Man Free, Proud To Be

Drew Barrymore seems to love being single so much, the He's Just Not That Into You star might have to tell a few guys she's just not that into them.

The ultimate single lady was having dinner at the Waverly Inn on Monday night when her Music and Lyrics co-star, Hugh Grant walked in.

"She squealed and jumped in his arms," a witness tells the paper, adding that the friends then "made out."

Apparently their brief romance wasn't to be, as Drew took off to hang at the Beatrice Inn with steamy hunk Clive Owen. Such a heartbreaker, that one!

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Kevin Costner Welcomes Another Son!

Kevin Costner is a dad again!

The Swing Vote actor and his wife Christine Baumgartner have welcomed their second boy, Hayes Logan Costner, born Thursday night.

A rep tells the show that the baby is healthy, 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and everyone is doing great.

Kevin and Christine just announced in October that they were expecting their second child together – the couple are also parents to Cayden Wyatt.
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Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard Engaged!

Amanda Beard is saying "I Do!"

The Olympic swimmer says that she is engaged to photographer Sasha Brown.

"We got engaged on Christmas day," Beard tells Us. "It was really simple. We decided to do Christmas by ourselves in our house in Tuscon. He had a little Tiffany's box, and it was hidden in this Santa statue that we had -- his little sack -- and it was perfect."

She admits to Us that a simple proposal was much better than an over-the-top alternative.

"If he tried to do anything extravagant or crazy, he was like, 'You're so snoopy, and in my business, you'd figure it out, so I had to throw it in with Christmas," she says.

The couple, who has been together for more than three years, met at a photo shoot.

"It was a Speedo photo shoot, actually," she said in the W Lounge at NYC's Fashion Week.

Like her engagement, the model also plans to keep the big day simple.

"We're not going to have a wedding, just a small ceremony at the end of April."
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Ashton Kutcher: Joaquin Phoenix's Letterman Appearance Was Fishy

After watching Joaquin Phoenix on Wednesday's Late Show With David Letterman, Ashton Kutcher is wondering if the actor is trying to pull a Punk'd-like prank on people.

Phoenix, 34, sported sunglasses and a heavy beard, spoke in monosyllables and chomped on gum as Letterman heckled him about his new look.

Even though Phoenix has denied hoax rumors, Kutcher says it is "too odd" that Phoenix's brother-in-law, Casey Affleck, happens to be "doing a documentary on him," filming all of his weird antics.

"Is he acting?" Kutcher blogs on his Twitter page, adding that Phoenix's behavior feels "a little strange."

Although Phoenix and Letterman were awkward toward each other on camera, Kutcher says he heard they got along great after the segment taped.

"I find it interesting that at the end of the interview, he takes his glasses off and returns to shake Dave's hand again," Kutcher writes.

Phoenix also has Kutcher's wife Demi Moore scratching her head.

"I can't figure out if it was real or a very in-depth character he has committed to," she blogs on her Twitter page. "Whatever is going on is friggin' funny!"

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Jessica Simpson Admits Her Pants Have Split

Jessica Simpson's biggest concern about her performance Thursday at NYC's Madison Square Garden?

Her outfit.

"I've had times when my pants split right down the middle when I bent down to reach a note," the singer told fans, laughing. "That's why I'm wearing a skort - not a skirt, not a short - just so they wouldn't split."

Although Simpson has struggled at some shows on her current tour, she seemed to be in good spirits, as she performed a 35-minute set before Rascal Flatts got on stage, New York's Newsday reports.

The paper reports she "confidently rolled out her new single 'Pray Out Loud' and her self-esteem anthem 'Remember That.'"

Simpson made her first live TV appearance since her much-scrutinized weight gain on Wednesday, performing her song "Pray Out Loud" on CBS' The Early Show"

She danced around the weight issue.

"Honestly, I am right where I'm supposed to be. I am so happy," Simpson said. "Everything's really great."
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Newly Engaged Mandy Moore: "I Am Very Happy"

On Friday's The Bonnie Hunt Show, Mandy Moore says she's thrilled to be engaged to indie rocker Ryan Adams.

After Hunt congratulates her, a smiling Moore, 24, tells her, "Thank you, I appreciate it. I am very happy."

Hunt tells her "it's nice to find someone who has his own thing going on and share your happiness together."

Adds Moore, 24, "Absolutely. That's what it is all about. You have to be complete, first and foremost, yourself."

Moore and Adams, 34, had dated off-and-on since March 2008.

"Mandy is one of those genuinely sweet angelic people you wish to meet your whole life," Adams told sources last year.
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