Angelina Jolie is Salt

You gotta hand it to Angelina Jolie.

Somehow, in between playing mind games with Jennifer Aniston and adopting a child on her own, the actress has managed to film a new movie.

Hitting theaters in July, it's titled Salt and focuses on the adventures of a rogue CIA operative named Evelyn A. Salt.

"She's a character you never know," said producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. "People who think they know the real her may or may not... She tells you her agenda, but are you supposed to believe it?"

The studio released the first poster for Salt this week. Will you go see it?

On The City this week, Whitney went on a blind date, Roxy's expectations of her new guy are not met, and Olivia impresses at a Brooklyn Decker photo shoot.

Below, The Hollywood Gossip staff breaks down the events on last night's episode of The Hills spinoff, awarding and deducting points as we deem appropriate ...

Roxy Olin imparts sage advice: Never leave food on the counter. Plus 1.

Whitney Port is going on a "full-on blind date." How can it truly be a blind date if he has to sign a waiver beforehand? She knows exactly who it is. Minus 2.

Blind date Patrick on his job description: "Basically I convince people to buy expensive clothes." Plus 4 for honesty, but Minus 2 for lame fashion acronyms.

Roxy and Zac seem like they could be a cute couple. For now. Plus 3.

Patrick encourages Whitney to "join forces" on the bill. We were getting a douche vibe, and this confirmed it. Why not just ask MTV to cover it, Pat? Minus 6.

Olivia Palermo and Erin Kaplan's task for this week involves Brooklyn Decker pictures in Elle. Plus 5, because Brooklyn rules, and so does her husband A-Rodd.

Roxy to Whitney: "You have to come. I need you as my wing man." Poor Whitney. Always a wing man, never the It Girl. Not even on her own show. Minus 3.

Erin goes off on Olivia to Joe Zee about Olivia "expecting her hand to be held." It's almost as if she's calling out the network for giving Olivia the job. Plus 5.

Zac, despite being billed as "Roxy's date," rolls up in the club with a pack of hot girls. Kind of a d!ck move, but Minus 2 for Roxy unjustly berating him for it.

Plus 1 for the blatant Cobra Starship plug. 21st Century payola? Plus 2 more for the guy defending Olivia as "a babe" when Erin complains about her.

Roxy and Whitney annoyingly go on and on and on about their boring boy problems, but like last week, Kelly Cutrone berates their "quilting circle," so Even.

Man, Erin is gonna straight up murder Olivia soon. You can practically see the steam spilling out of her ears. Plus 2, because at least it'll be televised.

TOTAL: +8. SEASON TOTAL: +7. Annoying at times, but at least Kelly calls out Roxy and Whitney, and we can't wait to watch Erin absolutely snap.

Sarah Palin: Newsweek Cover is Sexist!

For the second time since Sarah Palin stepped into the national political spotlight, a photo of her on the cover of Newsweek is sparking controversy.

Palin herself blasted the "out-of-context" cover as "sexist" on Facebook.

Originally published in the August 2009 issue of Runners World, the photo of Palin features the former Alaska governor in short runner's shorts.

Palin took issue with Newsweek using a photo from an article about fitness to promote an analysis piece contemplating her relevance in politics.

"The cover photo choice for this week's issue of Newsweek is unfortunate. With Sarah Palin, this 'news' magazine has relished focusing on the irrelevant rather than the relevant," the Going Rogue author's spokeswoman wrote.

"The out-of-context Newsweek approach is sexist and oh-so-expected. If anyone can learn anything from it: it shows you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, gender, or color of skin. The media will do anything to draw attention."

Newsweek editor Jon Meacham said the photo choice was simply the "most interesting image available" to "illustrate the theme of the cover."

The cover flap isn't the first for Newsweek and Sarah Palin pictures.

The October 13, 2008, issue featured an extreme close-up of her that she said was totally re-touching free and designed to highlight her flaws.

What do you think? Is Newsweek trying to sabotage her as a dope just because she's a conservative? Or is the cover a shrewd and accurate portrayal of just how far this particular politician is willing to travel on the road of self promotion?

THG Talks to Courtenay Semel: On Rumors, Lindsay and More!

A long-time friend of Kim Kardashian, an ex of Lindsay Lohan and a general source for gossip fodder, Courtenay Semel wants to set the record straight.

Did she really intervene with Lindsay last week? Does she have a reality show in the works? Any sex tapes in her closet?

The Hollywood Gossip spoke exclusively to Semel, who covers the upcoming issue of Curve. She didn't hold anything back...

The Hollywood Gossip: Tell us about your upcoming Curve feature.
Courtenay Semel: I'm a photshoot virgin. I've never done a photo shoot before and I got asked to do this. I was shocked. I'm so honored they asked me to do the cover. I always felt uncomfortable about the fact that I basically got outed in a non-existent lesbian relationship. I felt I finally had a chance to "out" myself. That's normally the way it goes.

THG: Will you be making any appearances at events or on talk shows to publicize it?
Courtenay: I am, of course, having a party. I love parties. Not doing much to publicize this, but I do hope it'll show everyone a different side of me. There's a lot more to me than all the rumors and madness I went through this year.

THG: Do you have any other projects in the works?
Courtenay: I'm doing a show with Bunim Murray productions. The network is a secret, but its really exciting. You'll find out soon enough. Looking for a publisher for my book and just wrote my first feature, they'll all be a part of my show.

THG: Is there someone special in your life these days?
Courtenay: No. I'm absolutely positively single and ready to mingle. I'm married to my career right now.

THG: Do you still speak with Tila Tequila?
Courtenay: Tila and I still keep in touch. We'll always be friends.

THG: What about Kim Kardashian?
Courtenay: Of course. She's one of my oldest friends of life.

THG: Lindsay Lohan?
Courtenay: I supposedly cornered her in a bathroom last week at Crown bar and begged her to go to rehab. I don't remember that happening. But maybe that's the way to get her attention...

Robin Wright Removes The Penn

Well she dropped that Sean Penn once and for all — including his name!

Actress Robin Wright sported a new hair color and went back to her old name at the premiere of her new film, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.

She's also rocking one hot body in that Herve Leger number!

The actress was overheard saying, "This is all about new beginnings for me."

Well if your looks are any indication it seems like you're headed in the Wright direction!

Sandra Bullock: “Blind Side” Beauty

Tending to her all-important promotional duties, Sandra Bullock paid a visit to the “Today” show in New York City on Tuesday (November 17).

Spotted returning to her hotel upon finishing her interview, Miss Bullock is in town to promote her new film “The Blind Side”.

Iron Mike Tyson is getting no sympathy from the toughest law man in the county -- because Sheriff Joe Arpaio claims Tyson will feel some serious heat -- literally -- if a judge decides his L.A. arrest violates the terms of his probation from a previous DUI and cocaine conviction in Arizona.

Sheriff Joe -- who oversees the famous Tent City jail in Maricopa County, Arizona -- tells TMZ:
"Mike Tyson has served time in the Tents before and if he is violated on the terms of his probation here in Arizona, he better get his jail time done while the weather in Phoenix is cool and not 140 degrees in the summer time."
Tyson spent one day in Tent City back in 2007 -- he was required to wear the jail-issued pink underwear and a black-and-white striped jumpsuit.

What's the Big Friggin' Difference?!

The little things in life go a long way -- so spot the subtle differences in the following photos!

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above picture!**

Create Your Own GaGalicious Video For The Tour!

She's a creative one, our Gagaloo, and she loves her fans!

Lady GaGa is inviting fans to submit their own videos to be included in her 2009-2010 Word Tour, The Monster Ball.
The website describes the fan project as such:
 "The inspiration is sharp, simple and brutal: the Apocalypse, symbolic of both destruction and rebirth. Lady Gaga, Nick Knight and Ruth Hobgen will select video imagery from the submissions, and the videos will then be spliced together and reinvented as exclusive imagery, played alongside Lady Gaga's spectacular live performances across the globe.
In line with new contributions, video pieces will be constantly re-edited and engineered as new submissions are received throughout the tour's 44-date marathon run, in a constant creative renewal."
So effing cool!
Get crackin' with those videos, 'bbs!
We want to make one, too!
Click here to make your submission!

Amanda Seyfried, new photo shoot.

Amanda Seyfried of Jennifers Body has some new photos being passed around the Internet this morning. I have no idea if they are for a magazine, or she just got bored, needed attention and called a photographer friend to come over. All the same, hot pictures. Enjoy.

Completely Gratuitous

YUM!
Check out The Soup's Joel McHale looking delightfully dapper and delish in GQ this month!
Funny AND hot!
A winning combination!

Katy Perry & Russell Brand: Back In London

Back in London after a busy week of travel, Katy Perry and Russell Brand were spotted leaving his flat earlier today (November 7).

The cute new couple was happy to stop and pose for pictures for the on-hand paparazzi.

Gerard Butler Wants Kids Some Day!

Well, looky here! Even the ultimate bachelor wants a family some day!

As the big 4-0 approaches, Gerard Butler is rethinking his life and considering the many options he has available to him (aka he can't make up his damn mind).

"Right now, yes, I question a bunch of things in my life and I am in a lot of ways more comfortable than ever. I know what sill excites me and what is just never going to happen," said the actor. "But then also there are things I have different opinions on. Sometimes I think: ‘God, I wish I was married now, and had kids.’ Other times I think: 'Thank Christ I am not married and don’t have kid yet, I can do that later.'

Well, you're gonna be 40! Those sperm don't swim forever!

Butler continued, "But I can totally imagine it. It’s just not right now. I am great where I am but it would be nice. It doesn’t have to be marriage. It could be to be in a relationship and I would definitely like kids some day.’’

Of course, he would! But, will he ever be home to see them?!

Oh, No! Asslee Heading To Broadway?!?

No! No! No!

There is no reason to let this bitch ruin legitimate theater any more than she has destroyed music and television.

It's just not right!

It's being reported that Ashlee Simpson will be reprising the role of Roxy on Broadway's version of Chicago.

No word yet when she will be making said Broadway debut, but it should last a maximum of 3 months.

We actually saw her in Chicago in London and she was pretty good! Surprisingly.

Week in Review: Rob, Kristen & Taylor Go Global; Rihanna, Kate Gosselin & Stripper Talk It Out

It was ladies' week in Hollywood (and related environs) as real stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey opened up on TV about serious, emotional issues; celebish types like Kate Gosselin rehashed stories we already know, but with more tears; and nonentity (in Hollywood and related environs) Nicole Forrester talked about having a one-night stand with Fergie's man.

Hey, to each her own.

New Moon McNuggets: Rock Hard Nipples, Wolf-Pack Tats & Strange Superpowers

Dakota Fanning loves being evil! The New Moon wolf pack tattoos might turn into the real thing for some of the actors! And the leader of the Volturi wishes he had a very...unusual...supernatural ability.

If you haven't already, check out full pieces on that romantic devil, RPattz, and his tabloid (at least) sweetheart, KStew. And then move on to a roundup of all the stuff you should know about today's day-long press conference promoting New Moon.

So just what does Michael Sheen wish he could do? Well…

Coming to CSI: NY: Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo

Great news for both fans of Disaster Movie:

Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo will soon team up again, as the "actresses" will guest star on the December 16 episode of CSI: NY. Apparently, all other females in Hollywood are busy that day.

"The ladies play two women who've managed to concoct a very interesting scheme that ends in murder," said producer Pam Veasey.

This clearly isn't an example of type-casting. Neither Kardashian nor Minnillo has done anything very interesting in years.

CSI: Boo York! Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo will appear on primetime next month

Said Kim: "I am so excited to be working with Vanessa again. I am fascinated by crime scene investigating. I swear, I wish I was a crime scene investigator sometimes!"

Her first case, if hired for this job: to investigate the crime of a hit TV show actually hiring this pair for on-air roles.

Snaps. Yo.

Katie Holmes Peps Up for the Work Day

Gearing up for another workday, Katie Holmes was spotted on her way to the set of “The Romantics” in Long Island, New York today (November 6).

The “Mad Money” mommy looked like she was ready for a long day ahead, carrying not one, but two Starbucks coffee beverages as she strolled past the paparazzi.
Yesterday (November 5) Katie received an on-set visit from her adorable 3-year-old daughter Suri in the afternoon.

Carrying a stuffed animal squirrel, the little one looked pleased to be getting some quality time with her mommy in between her scenes.

Rihanna’s Painful Abuse Details

Continuing to open up about her abusive relationship with Chris Brown, Rihanna gave an interview to “20/20” in which she shared some pretty gruesome details.

The “Take a Bow” songstress explained that when Chris abused her, she believed he had blacked out. “He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank. He was clearly blacked-out. There was no person when I looked at him.”

As for the horrendous beating she received after the Grammys back in February, Ri-Ri said, “I caught him in a lie, and he wouldn’t tell the truth. And I wouldn’t drop it. I couldn’t take that he kept lying to me, and he couldn’t take that I wouldn’t drop it … It escalated into him being violent towards me. And it was ugly. I was battered, I was bleeding, I was swollen in my face.”

She continued, “My next option was to get out of the car and walk, start walking in a gown and a bloody face. I didn’t have a plan. That whole night was not part of my plan.”

When asked if she hates Chris, Rihanna replied, “No, I don’t hate him at all. I actually love and care about him. I want him to do well, have a great career, have a great life and grow up. And just take this as something you had to go through to grow up and learn.”

Fergie: Nicole Forrester Sex Claims "Nonsense"

If you haven't heard, an Atlanta stripper named Nicole Forrester claims - nay, insists - Josh Duhamel tapped that unimpressive booty during a recent one-night stand.

Fergie, Josh's wife, isn't buying it the recent gossip that he betrayed her.

"These allegations are nonsense," the singer said Thursday in a statement.

She appears to really believe that, as well, according to a close pal: "Fergie says nothing is wrong. Every time I ask her how married life is, she says, 'Awesome!'"

Adds another Fergie friend, "Josh told her it didn't happen. She believes him."

Still, an attorney for Nicole Forrester says she has passed a lie-detector test and is in possession of racy texts from the Transformers star confirming the affair.

Did Josh Duhamel cheat on Fergie with Nicole Forrester?

Forrester told Atlanta's Q100-FM that she and Duhamel "had lots of sex" at the St. Regis hotel after he came to the Tattletale club (appropriate) where she works.

Forrester claims they watched a porno and hooked up. Her lawyer, Romin Alavi, said "They fell asleep together, and he kept waking her up to have more sex."

Is she telling the truth? We may never know for sure. But Josh Duhamel loves his wife's figure no matter what shape she's in, says Fergie in Cosmopolitan.

The singer told the magazine that her hunky spouse didn't mind when she had to add a few extra pounds to her famously toned body for a new movie role:

"When I came home from filming he was excited. He enjoys having both: the extra meat to grab when it's there and the tight stomach when that's there."