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Zoe Saldana Sings for Nina: More Actresses as Famous Singers!

Aug 16, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

Zoe Saldana is going to play a famous singer on the screen! The actress just signed on to star as American jazz singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone in Nina, THR reports. And she’s not alone: Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Stewart, and more have risen to the challenge of playing a real singer on film (some with Oscar-winning performances!). See more of our favorite actresses who’ve played real singers in the gallery.

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Rose Walano

Breaking Dawn 2 StillAndrew Cooper/Summit Entertainment

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2: See More Photos From the New Movie

Aug 16, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

It’s a good day for Twilight fans: Summit released new stills from the second part of the final installment! Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart look especially pretty together as Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in a field of purple poppies, we get a close-up look at Bella’s red vampire eyes, and we like to see Taylor Lautner’s Jacob on good terms with the Swan family. The film comes out November 16th, so satisfy your vampire cravings early by clicking through the gallery.

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Meghan Blalock

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Kate Beckinsale in Melinda MariaStartraks; Courtesy Photo

Found It! Kate Beckinsale’s Pyramid Earrings

Aug 16, 2012 @ 4:40 pm

Kate Beckinsale loves her golden pyramid earrings so much, she’s already worn them twice on her Total Recall tour! The designer behind the inverted danglers is Melinda Maria, who also created Kristen Stewart‘s favorite onyx ring. Pre-order a pair of the earrings for yourself for $80 at melindamaria.com.

Plus, shop our favorite celebrity shoes!

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Rose Walano

Alvin ValleyCourtesy Photo; Gary Gershoff/WireImage

Alvin Valley, the King of Pants, Returns With New Collection

Aug 16, 2012 @ 4:15 pm

Alvin Valley—aka The King of Pants—is back! After a brief hiatus, the designer, shown, has resurrected his line of perfectly tailored trousers, this time online at alvinvalley.com. Valley boasts a star-studded clientele (Madonna, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow are a few names who’ve trotted out in his creations) and a cult-like following from women who appreciate his flattering silhouettes—not too loose, not too tight. Find your perfect fit and cut among 36 styles, starting at $195, at alvinvalley.com.  

Plus, find your perfect pants fit!

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— Allison Otis

Kelly OsbourneTheo Wargo/WireImage

Party Time! Anna, Kelly, Camilla, and More Last Night

Aug 16, 2012 @ 3:30 pm

Anna Kendrick (in James Jeans), Kelly Osbourne (in Vivienne Westwood) and Camilla Belle (in Jason Wu) stuck together at the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 at Lincoln Center in New York City. “Thank you so much @followWestwood for lending me this is dress!” Osbourne Tweeted, with an instagram shot of her flirty pastel frock. Click through to see Nikki Reed, Heidi Klum and more stars at this week’s hottest events.

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Leah Abrahams

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Blue Crush Came Out 10 Years Ago Today

Aug 16, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

It feels almost too hard to believe, but Blue Crush came out 10 years ago today! That’s when a then 19-year-old Kate Bosworth surfed her way into our hearts as the spirited Anne Marie Chadwick, riding alongside co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Sanoe Lake. In honor of the surfer chick flick’s milestone anniversary, let’s take a look back at the most iconic swimsuits ever to appear on the big screen. (Bosworth’s two-piece—featuring her rock-hard abs—being one of them!) Click through the gallery to see them all.

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— Melanie Barnes

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Nicole Kidman to Star as Grace Kelly in Grace of Monaco

Aug 16, 2012 @ 2:30 pm

Nicole Kidman is bringing Grace Kelly back to the big screen! The Australian actress will star as the late actress-turned-princess in Olivier Dahan’s Grace of Monaco, a film that will chronicle Kelly’s reign as the princess consort due out in 2014. Plus, longtime stage actor Tim Roth will star opposite Kidman as Kelly’s husband, Prince Rainier, Variety reports. Look how much the actors resemble the royal pair! 

See more memorable movie princesses!

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Rose Walano

Sir Alistair Rai Astrology ScarvesCourtesy Photos

Astrology-Inspired Scarves Perfect for Any Zodiac-Lover

Aug 16, 2012 @ 2:05 pm

What’s your sign? For those in love with the zodiac—hey, that stuff is so real!—you’ll love the latest astrology-inspired scarves from designer Kiran Rai’s company Sir Alistair Rai. The celebrity-loved accessories label (Nina DobrevNicole Richie, and Emma Stone are fans) just released a four designs, each categorized by four elements and their respective colorsEarth for Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn (camel), Air for Gemini, Aquarius, and Libra (cobalt), Water for Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces (turquoise), and Fire for Leo, Sagittarius and Aries (crimson). The fall-friendly wraps feature celestial symbol prints and hand-tied fringe, and are available for $98 at siralistairrai.com. It’s in the stars!

Plus, see our favorite accessories!

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Meghan Blalock