Star Magazine Presents: News Of The Day!!

Is Idol’s Chris a Two-Timer?

American idol’s Chris Richardson, 23, isn’t just stealing hearts- he may be breaking them too!  The Justin Timberlake look-alike from Chesapeake, VA has been linked to fellow Idol contestant Alaina Alexander, 24, ever since the Hollywood beauty was spotted sitting with Chris’ family in the audience after being voted off on March 1!  Adding fuel to the rumors: Alaina posted a picture of herself with Chris on her Myspace page!

Team J.Lo Can’t Score!

Jennifer Lopez is bragging about what a fantastic team she and hubby Marc Anthony make, but the star’s sagging record sales and her revamped image as a serious artist are making their joint efforts look like a disaster!  When Jennifer, 37, told Marc, 38, that she wanted to make a Spanish-language album last year, he eagerly jumped at producing it.  Yet on April 4, news broke that fewer than 50,000 copies of Jennifer’s heavily promoted Como Ama Una Mujer had sold.   In fact, the album came in a lonely tenth on the charts, behind Tim McGraw, Good Charlotte and even a collection of old Elton John songs.  As one music publicist put it: “Jennifer’s album is a bomb!”  What went so wrong?  “Marc probably pushed Jennifer to be less formulaic and to try to reach deep inside to find her true voice,” says a source.  “But Jennifer’s hits have been very formulaic and overly produced dance numbers- songs like ‘Waiting for Tonight’ and Jenny from the Block.’  Marc’s album was designed to be deep- but no one wants that from Jennifer.  They don’t want artistry, they want fun hits!  I think Marc misfired.”

John & Jessica’s Secret Honeymoon

Swept off her feet by lanky singer John Mayer, Jessica Simpson shocked her family and friends by running away with her man for a romantic hush-hush “honeymoon” as he tours Australia!  And John is so crazy in love with Jessica that, as they walked hand in hand on the beach, he surprised her by taking her in his arms and popping the question!  Before John left the U.S. for a 12-day Australian tour, a mopey but understanding Jessica told him that he didn’t have to take her with him if he thought she would get in the way, a friend of Jessica tells Star.  “John told her he had plenty of downtime built into his concert schedule so that they could see the sights.”  The moment he proposed was very special for the happy pair.  A close friend of Jessica says.  “She told me that she and John were strolling on the beach, and he spun her around, took her in his arms and told her, ‘You know I could get used to this.’”  And jess, who probably couldn’t believe her ears laughed and told John, “‘if this is a marriage proposal, you can do better than that!’” says the friend. “She said John turned red!”  John’s rep denies he popped the question, but a friend tells Star that she and John started calling the trip their ‘working honeymoon”- and there was plenty of honeymooning ahead!  “I think the trip to Australia sealed the deal for them,” says a source.  “I really see them getting married.’  And it sounds like Jessica is ready to say yes.  “I’ve not really felt happiness at this level before,” she recently confessed.  All John has to do now is come up with a better proposal!

How to Pick Up a Celebrity!

Jake Gyllenhaal

Be a sporty spice!

Ditch the clubs to catch this beau, Jack is often found hiking in the Hollywood hills, biking along the California coast w/ buds Lance Armstrong and Matt McConaughey, and playing ball.

Must Love dogs!

Jake’s devoted to his German shepherd, Atticus – the pair are frequently found at Brentwood’s Barrington Dog Park and Beverly Hills’ Urth Caffe.

Get Big Apple bound!
Jake hangs in hip Greenwich Village eateries with Brooklyn-based sister, Maggie!

The Wilson Brothers

The goal: dinner a deux!

The two certainly hit the L.A. clubs; lower-key Wilson is more commonly found at eateries like L.A.’s Argo and Santa Monica’s Chez jay and Peet’s Coffee & Tea

He’s So Shy – Take the Lead!

“I went to an all-boys school, so I was awkward with girls,” Like says.  “I dated girls who force me to talk to them.”

Respect Luke’s roots

Don’t mess with Texas!

Walk on the wild side!

Owen loves L.A. hotspots Teddy’s and Winston’s

Bare your soul – er, bod!

Owen’s a regular at the playboy mansion and L.A. burlesque club Forty Deuce.  Owen says, “You can’t grow up in Dallas and not have dated a few strippers!”

Lucky 7-Eleven-Apply for a Job ASAP!

“I really like them. I like the colors and the uniforms.”

Matthew McConaughey

Get Physical

“Got to break a sweat every day of some kind!” says Matthew.

Ditch the Attitude – No Pretentious Women for this Stud!

This laid back Texas native likes casual hangs like Duke’s Malibu and Santa Monica’s Chex Jay.  “You know what is sexy?” he has said.  “People who don’t think they’re sexy!”

His Softer Side

Matthew enjoys barbecuing, camping in his trailer, and colleting wind chimes from around the world – 78 chimes to date!

K-Fed

Viva Las Vegas, baby!

Kevin loves Sin City; his top local haunts include Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the Venetian Hotel, and party at pure night club at Caesars Place where he recently celebrated his 29^th b-day.

Get down…and dirty!

Buy this dude a shot at L.A. hotspots like Les Deux and Avalon

If all else fails – Confess your love for him and his critically trashed debut CD, Playing With Fire.

George Clooney

Work it, girl – Get dolled up!

Hit up George’s fave L.A. eateries, sushi bar Koi and Italian restaurant Dan Tana’s.

Think young at heart!

George loves playing hoops, riding hogs and he shares his Studio City, Cali home with a potbellied pig, Max, until his demise in December ’06.

Bring the funny!

As a notorious prankster, George needs a girl that makes him laugh.

Stars Tell Star their Top 5 Fave Pickup Lines

Jackass star Steve-O

1. Hi! Can I tempt you with this joint?

2. I need a place to stay. Can I stay with you?

3. Do you want to party – Where’s the bathroom at?

4. I love your work!

5. You’re my favorite Jackass!

Lost vixen, Bai Ling, shares Road-Tested Tips to Woo a man!

1. “You have very sexy eyes!”

2. “You smell good.”

3. “You’re cute.” (As you run your fingers through his hair.)

4. “Would you like to dance?”

5. “Are you gay?” – Guaranteed attention grabber!

Just Asking…

Does Jessica Alba Play Violin?

In the upcoming horror film, The Eye, Jessica Alba gets to show off another talent; Alba stars as a blind concert violinist.  But is she as skilled a musician in real life?  No Way! 

“All the notes are accurate. I am playing the actual notes of the music…but [on set] it just sounds like a cat in heat,” said Alba.  Even though she practiced for an hour and a half each day starting with pieces like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” she admitted, “It’s impossible!”

Is Leo headed for Broadway?

Leo may be traveling the world with his fiancée, model Bar Refaeli, he’s also reportedly in negotiations to take on the challenging role of an American soldier in Vietnam in David Rabe’s play, The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel. His rep is currently denying it, but one thing’s for sure – Leo’s first Broadway venture would be a sold-out act.

Joel & Nicole: You’ll Want to Look at This

When Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden, 28, hits the road from April 24 until December to promote his punk band’s latest CD, Good Morning Rival, girlfriend of four months, Nicole Richie, 25, won’t have him to lean on.  As a result, friends are worried that the Simple Life star may fall back into self destructive behavior.  And as she faces a possible jail sentence for her DUI arrest on Dec. 11, it could be disastrous.  “Nicole has to keep her nose clean,” says a close friend.  “But when she’s left to her own devices, it often spells trouble.

Live & Naomi to Marry

Expecting parents Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts plan to marry early this summer at their new home in bucolic Rhinebeck, NY., says a source close to the Aussie star.  “Live bought an incredible house their and Naomi loves it so much that she’s thinking of having her wedding there,” says the source. “And the rumor that she wants to have the wedding there before the baby is true.” 

Shannon & Joe: Back Together?

Have Shannon Elizabeth, 33, and her husband, actor Joe Reitman, 38, put their divorce on hold?  Maybe!  The couple who have been locked in a bitter two-year battle, “have become close again,” say sa source.  Shannon is thrilled because “she’s missed Joe,” adds another source.  Someone who might not be as happy: Joe’s current girlfriend, pro-poker player Annie Duke, whose rep insists she’s still dating him!

Did John & Kelly Break Scientology Rules? 

Is seeing a therapist a big Scientologist no-no?  John Travolta recently said that he and his wife Kelly Preston “Wouldn’t be together without counseling… We’ve had it every six months for 12 years.  Relationships grow and change.”  Dave Touretzky, a renowned Scientology expert and professor at Carneggie Mellon University, tells Star, “It’s conceivable John was using a Scientology marriage counselor.  But if he used a psychologist who was not a certified Scientologist and not using Scientology techniques, that would be a violation of the religion.”

Spring Wedding Surprises

Nick lachey is ready to be a newlywed again!  The pop star who divorced Jessica Simpson in June 2006 has finally won a “yes” from his girlfriend of one year,  Vanessa Minnillo.  “Nick brought up the topic again when he and Vanessa were celebrating Valentine’s Day,” says a source close to the couple.  “Nick asked Vanessa to move from her hom ebase in NYC to be with him in L.A.  At the same time he asked her for her hand in marriage.”  The daughter of an Air Force aircrew member, the former Miss Teen USA not only agreed to the 3,000 mile-move she “told Nick she’s ready to be his wife.”  The couple who were friends before they started dating 2006, have warned friends and family to plan on flying to Nick’s hometown of Cinncinnati or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where the lovebirds had their first vacation, for a ceremony during Memorial Day weekend.

Grammy Winning hip-hop singer Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson and Josh Duhamel may have fallen in love in front of the camera- they met when the Califgornia native made a guest apparance on Josh’s hit NBC show in 2004- bu the lovebirds plan to tie the knot out of the limelight, and soon!  “They told their families and their closest friends that they are on notice to move quickly,” a close pal tells Star.  “They plan to get married on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.”

After a short split last year, American Idol’s Carrie Underwood and Dallas Cowboys quarteback Tony Romo are bound for the altar!  The couple, who started dating soon after the Country Music Award-winning singer appeared at a Cowboys game to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” on Thanksgiving Day in 2005, plan to marry on, whatelse, Thanksgiving!  “Tony’s family all loved Carrie and told him not to let this one get away,’ says an insider.  “And he’s not.”

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