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Miley Cyrus Describes Her 'Sex and the City 2' Shooting Experience

Miley Cyrus has shot her cameo part for "Sex and the City 2" in mid-November, and she has taken it to KIIS-FM morning radio show to share her shooting experience. On Friday, October 30, the star of "Hannah Montana" told Ryan Seacrest, "It was like the best job I'd ever been on. It was a total dream come true."

The daughter of country crooner Billy Ray Cyrus continued on praising some of the stars of the romantic comedy. "It was so cool. Working with Kim [Cattrall] was a really cool," the 16-year-old actress/singer shared. "And Sarah Jessica Parker was like the nicest person in the world."

Adam Lambert to Debut First Single on Ryan Seacrest's Radio Show

Adam Lambert will visit Ryan Seacrest's radio show on KIIS FM Friday morning, October 30 at 6:55 A.M. PST to debut his first single "For Your Entertainment". He tweeted, "Gonna be on Seacrest tommorow morning to debut single 'For Your Entertainment' on the radio!"

A title track from the album of the same name, "For Your Entertainment" comes from production hands of Dr. Luke. Adam previously revealed the song will be up-beat. "Get ready to shake yo asses to this song. It'll make ya dance for sure," he stated. Adam is expected to perform the song at 2009 American Music Awards on November 22.

Timbaland's New Single 'Morning After Dark' Arrives

Timbaland's fresh material called "Morning After Dark" has been played for the very first time by Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Friday, October 16. "It fits everything going on with the vampire theme. It fits everything with 'Twilight'," Timbaland previously commented on the track to MTV.

"Morning After Dark" is confirmed to serve as the lead single from Timbaland's upcoming studio effort "Shock Value 2" which will arrive in U.S. on November 23. The song features French singer SoShy who was recently signed to Timbaland's Mosley Music Group.

Full Winner List of 2009 Teen Choice Awards in TV

Which TV shows taking home the surfboards from the 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards have been unveiled with the coming out of the complete winner list. "Gossip Girl" and "Hannah Montana" picked up the most awards on the event, each grabbing four kudos in total.

"Gossip Girl" was voted Choice TV Show: Drama, beating "90210" and "Grey's Anatomy" among others. The CW series, in addition, collected three performers kudos, one Choice TV Actor: Drama for Chace Crawford, one Choice TV Actress: Drama for Leighton Meester and one Choice TV: Villain for Ed Westwick.

First Look at 'Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami'

Ryan Seacrest has released two promos of his latest reality show on E!, "Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami". The brand new show, which is featuring none other than Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, will follow the two as they take over Miami to set up a branch of their DASH boutique.

Both Kourtney and Khloe leave Los Angeles behind and take a chance on a new city with a notoriously hot social scene. In addition to her duties at the store, Khloe asserts her independence more than ever, embarking on a new career in radio when her late night talk show "Khloe After Dark" takes over the airwaves on Miami's Y100. While they enjoy the hot days, balmy nights and private yachts, they are all business when it comes to making the second DASH boutique as successful as the first.

Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest Want Paula Abdul Back

The case of 'is she or is she not' returning to "American Idol" is still surrounding Paula Abdul. Despite her manager's statement last week regarding the slim chance that she will be back for another round, the show's host Ryan Seacrest and fellow judge Simon Cowell have expressed where they stand in the matter.

"I connected with @paulaabdul today...love u PA can't imagine doing idol without u!!" Ryan wrote on his Twitter Monday, July 20. He was also showing confidence that Paula will be back. "I think as far as I know you'll see everybody back. I hope so," he told Extra.

Lindsay Lohan NOT Starring on a Reality Show

On top of Ryan Seacrest's announcement about a new reality show project under his production house, comes a new update from Lindsay Lohan. The actress said she won't be the star of the show but instead will stay behind the camera.

"I just want everyone to know..I'm NOT starring on a reality show," Lindsay stated on her Twitter post dated Monday, June 22. "But I just launched my production company and am working w/GREAT producers." TMZ reported that Lindsay will be in the judging panel which will determine whether a person deserves a second chance or not.

Ryan Seacrest Confirms TV Show With Lindsay Lohan

Questions were thrown when Ryan Seacrest was spotted hanging out with Lindsay Lohan on Thursday, June 18 at wee hour but one answer is given. The "American Idol" host is trying to reach a deal for the starlet to star in his new reality show.

On his latest Twitter update, Ryan wrote "Met with lindsay last night about a show idea I have for her..it helps people and gives others a second shot! Still putting it all together." Meanwhile, Lindsay also reached out to her Twitter to spill, "Working on a really great project for television- I am excited! Something meaningful like Extreme Home Makeover on ABC.. :)"

2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominees List in TV

"Gossip Girl" has a big chance to walk out with multiple prizes at this year's Teen Choice Awards after getting 10 nominations, both for the series and the cast. Almost all the main actors such as Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick, Leighton Meester and Blake Lively grab one each. The CW series is one of the top scorers of the whole nominations list after "Twilight" which dominates with 12 nods.

Right behind "Gossip Girl" in terms of number is "American Idol". Scoring 7 nominations in total, the reality singing competition earns among others through its judge Simon Cowell, host Ryan Seacrest, and two recent contestants, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. It additionally takes the nomination for Choice Tour.

Kris Allen Is the New 'American Idol' Winner!

The time has come to appoint the new winner of "American Idol". Slightly less than 100 million votes were cast for both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, and according to DialIdol.com, only a few votes separated the two that it is difficult to foresee who will be the winner.

The result show on Wednesday, May 20 was opened with Ryan Seacrest welcoming back Adam and Kris on the stage. Right after that, a video about the judges was played before the Top 13, all in white outfits, performed Pink's "So What". As previously reported, the show was to be visited by many guest performers and the first to take the stage was last season's "Idol" champion, David Cook. He sang "Permanent" that was dedicated to his late brother and can be purchased with benefits going to cancer research.

Ryan Seacrest Backing Up Jamie Oliver in New Show

Two television personalities are going to team up for a whole new reality show that will make American people healthier. "The Naked Chef" Jamie Oliver from Britain will star in a new unscripted series which is produced by Ryan Seacrest's production house and scheduled to air on ABC.

The mission is to bring about healthy eating habits to the locals at some areas Stateside. This was loosely based on the project that Oliver did for school canteens in U.K. He set up a 2005 series called "Jamie's School Dinners" where he strove to improve the health of kids at school through a careful watch of their nutrition and observation of their canteen lunch.

Ryan Seacrest's New Leading Lady Identified

The lady whom Ryan Seacrest has been photographed with having a romantic jaunt in Paris these past few days has been identified. According to People, her name is Jasmine Waltz. A bartender in Los Angeles, she previously has worked at Les Deux and Italian restaurant Bella.

Still according to People, Ryan and Jasmine first met during a night out at Guy's, a West Hollywood lounge. The exact date of their first meeting remains unknown, but they are said to have "been together for a few months now."

Recap of 'American Idol' 2nd Top 36 Performance

Pre-empted by President Barack Obama's speech on Tuesday, February 24, "American Idol" is back to air the second wave of Top 36 performance the next day. Highlights from this second batch of performance is the Broadway -sounded Adam Lambert, the young divorced mother Megan Corkrey and the man with double personality Nick Mitchell aka Norman Gentle.

Spotted in the audience seat are the three finalists, Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey, who have advanced to the next round through last week's live votes. Host Ryan Seacrest opens with "Where else can you find a bartender, a font designer and a comedian?" The judges are seen not in their usual seating arrangement.

Ryan Seacrest Says Joanna Pacitti Disqualified From 'American Idol' Due to 'Link'

Joannna Pacitti's disqualification from "American Idol" Top 36 remains a mystery to many when FOX announced shortly after the telecast of the Top 36 announcement was aired on Wednesday, February 11. While FOX are still mum on that, host Ryan Seacrest is kind enough to spill something.

Attending "The American Idol Experience" opening gala on Thursday, February 12, Seacrest said that there's a link between Pacitti and two executives that the producers don't want to risk. "The producers do the background checks right around Hollywood (Week round). When they see something that stands out, they have to address it," Seacrest told Fox News.

will.i.am to Perform on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2009'

Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am has been announced by ABC and Dick Clark Productions to make a live appearance on holiday's show "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2009". At the Hollywood Party segments, he is scheduled to perform "It's A New Day", the song he created to celebrate the historic victory of President-elect Barack Obama.

Also joining will.i.am to rock the Hollywood Party segments of the show are Natasha Bedingfield, Fall Out Boy, Jesse McCartney, Ne-Yo, The Pussycat Dolls, Solange Knowles and Robin Thicke. Meanwhile, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie will be performing live from Time Square for the upcoming event.

Sneak Peek to Ryan Seacrest's 'Momma's Boys'

NBC's new TV reality show "Momma's Boys", where "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest serves as its executive producer, has been available to peek. Through a brand new clip and a behind-the-scene video, posted below, it is revealed that the upcoming TV show will center its story on a group of mothers who must help choosing the perfect women for their complacent sons.

The clip, which works as a promo of the new show, shows three male contestants and their mothers meeting 32 women. It also features the interview sections with the three mothers, and between Ryan and his mother, Connie Seacrest.

Hosts of 60th Primetime Emmy Awards Got Into Scuffle in 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

In anticipation of the imminent Primetime Emmy Awards, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" has brought in all the five hosts of the 60th annual event to the show, which results in a tiny scuffle. Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol"), Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"), Heidi Klum ("Project Runway"), Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal") and Jeff Probst ("Survivor") all had a little discussion about paycheck.

The five-piece who will all share hosting duties this weekend, sat in front of Kimmel as part of his show's episode called "Big Night of Stars" which is aimed to promote the Emmy Awards. Kimmel dropped the bomb when asking about how much each of them is paid for their MC duties. After a heated argument between the men, Seacrest lunged into Probst and got into a fight. Klum, meanwhile, steered off the scene.

Ellen DeGeneres Plays Matchmaker for Ryan Seacrest and Eva Mendes

A newlywed herself, Ellen DeGeneres plays matchmaker for Ryan Seacrest and Eva Mendes, offering him a help to set a date with the actress. The "American Idol" host was on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Monday, September 7 when Ellen challenged him to start dating someone before he's too old for a date.

Telling the talk show host that he is too busy to go on a date, Ryan was warned by Ellen "You're going to wait too long and get in a rut being single. It's going to be hard to open up and share your life with somebody, because you have your way of doing things." He was even advised by her "to let go and be with someone."

The Five Hosts for This Year Primetime Emmys

Expect something special from the producers of Emmys as there will be more than one host for this year awards event. Unlike its previous events, this year feast will see a total of five hosts lend a helping hand to share the emcee duties.

ABC and The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences told The Associated Press on Friday, July 25 that the upcoming Emmys will see the reality-TV hosts nominated in the new category, Best Reality Show Host, presiding over the show. Lone host last year Ryan Seacrest would return for the second time.

'Idol Gives Back' Raises 22 Million Dollars, Show Cut Michael Johns

"Idol Gives Back" night ended with $22 million raised for charity on Wednesday, April 9. The star-studded event that was broadcast on Fox received donations from various sources including, callers and those who logged on to AmericanIdol.com, Britain via Prime Minister Gordon Brown, as well as the show's four main icons, Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.

The $22 million figure was announced on air during the final hour of the broadcast, but it is not the final sum for Idol is still taking donations. The organizers expects to hit $100 million mark this year after last year raising as much as $76 million.This year, proceeds from the event held at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater will benefit six organizations such as Children's Defense Fund, the Global Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More, Save The Children and the Children's Health Fund.

Ryan Seacrest Gives Back Paycheck to FOX's 'Idol Gives Back'

Hosting Fox's "Idol Gives Back" apparently has put Ryan Seacrest in his best charitable mood ever that he willingly gave back all his fee to the event. The TV and radio host has on Sunday evening, April 6 handed over the paycheck he received for hosting the event to the cause, which helps children and young people in extreme poverty in the U.S. and around the world.

Seacrest, as said by a source close to him, wanted to show fans that he was serious about the cause. "When he and Simon went to Africa last year and saw the children, it was really life-altering for him," the source told People. "He just knew he had to do his part and be willing to put his money where his mouth is."

Hot New Couple Alert, Sophie Monk and Ryan Seacrest

Is moving on from her recent split from Benji Madden, Sophie Monk is continuing to make her mark on the Hollywood social scene with rumors she is romancing presenter Ryan Seacrest. Not without reason, but speculation of a romance was abuzz soon after the couple were spotted in the same car this past weekend.

Monk and Seacrest were seen leaving L.A. Foxtail nightclub in the same car this past weekend. Both of them were seen leaving the scene in the backseat of a car, sitting close one to another.

Rihanna and Ryan Seacrest Top Victoria's Secret's 2008 What Is Sexy? List

Best known as the largest brand of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products in America, Victoria's Secret sure knows best what sexy is. And appears to be true, the company has just unveiled its 2008 What Is Sexy? list, which among others include R&B singer Rihanna, who's crowned as the Sexiest Female Musician, and Ryan Seacrest whose smile is claimed as the Sexiest ever.

Here's Victoria's Secret 2008 "What Is Sexy?" list comprised of:

• Rihanna - Sexiest Female Musician
• Ryan Seacrest - Sexiest Smile
• Eva Mendes - Sexiest Actress
• Josh Holloway - Sexiest Beach Body
• Victoria Adams - Sexiest Mom
• Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley - Sexiest Newlyweds
• Eric Bana - Sexiest Actor
• Chris Brown - Sexiest Male Musician
• Dane Cook - Sexiest Funnyman
• Tony Romo - Sexiest Male Athlete
• Justin Chambers - Sexiest Dad
• Blake Lively - Sexiest Newcomer
• Stacy Ferguson and Josh Duhamel - Sexiest Couple
• Scarlett Johansson - Sexiest Style
• Jessica Biel - Sexiest Lips
• Kate Bosworth - Sexiest Eyes
• Ali Larter - Sexiest Legs
• "Dirty Sexy Money" - Sexiest Cast

Mischa Barton Is Speaking Out for the First Time on Her DUI Arrest

Mischa Barton breaks her silence. The movie beauty spoke out for the first time since her DUI arrest last month, having an interview with E! News' Ryan Seacrest on his radio show on Thursday morning, January 10 to give her side of the story on the incident.

Told Seacrest she "obviously 100 percent responsible" for her actions in her DUI arrest, Mischa admitted "I'm really disappointed in myself. I don't know what to say about it except I'm not perfect. I just don't ever intend to do something this stupid again."

Kevin Federline Ranks No. 7 on Details' List of 50 Most Influential Men Under 45

While Britney Spears is taking all the bad throughout the ongoing bitter custody battle, Kevin Federline absorbs all the good. Has been staying mum on his family issue, the father of Sean Preston and Jayden James graces the cover of Details Magazine's Power & Influence issue, opens up to the magazine on fatherhood and career.

K-Fed has been ranked 7th in Details' list of the "50 Most Influential Men Under 45," sharing the predicate of The Good Father with Larry Birkhead, most famous as the late Anna Nicole Smith's sperminator.

Hollywood Stars to Cheer the Walt Disney World Christmas Special

The annual Disney Christmas parade is just around the corner and everyone is in their best spirit and mood to welcome the celebration. The so-called Christmas Fantasy Parade will have its first performance kicked off next Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Hollywood stars are in line to give hand to cheer up the momentous event.

With Ryan Seacrest on host duty, performers list comprised of everyone from Josh Groban to the cast of High School Musical. HSM stars, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, and Corbin Bleu were all at Disneyland on Saturday November 10th to film a Christmas segment for Disney and together they also sang the hit song "What Time Is It?" from "High School Musical 2."

Britney Spears Abandoned On-Air Interview with Ryan Seacrest to Hop in the Shower

Mess is always part of Britney Spears' life. It looks like she's getting more ignorant to the people around her. Not only she's abandoning sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, but also talk show host Ryan Seacrest. The mother of two abandoned an on-air interview with Seacrest in order to do her daily routine, just like common people do, taking bath.

Spears did an interview with KIIS-FM's "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" on Wednesday October 31st when she cut short the interview and handed the phone to her pop-star wannabe cousin Alli Sims so that she could jump in the shower. Nevertheless, she did spill the bean on some matter, like her just-released album and kids.

Britney Spears Mingled with Tony Romo, Giving Him a Lap Dance

What is going on between Britney Spears and Tony Romo? It appears that things got a little bit too deep for them. Words are circulating all over the net that the mother of two was spotted giving the Dallas Cowboys quarterback a lap dance.

While People reported earlier that Britney and her cousin Alli Sims were surprisingly spotted with Romo at Los Angeles restaurant Ketchup on Friday October 26th, Usmagazine.com brings out a more shocking news, quoted Ryan Seacrest who claimed to have seen the singer at Hollywood club Les Deux on October 26th, giving Romo a lap dance.

Excited Father-to-Be Joel Madden Discusses His Plans to Marry Nicole Richie

Yes, Joel Madden is going to marry his baby's momma Nicole Richie and he discussed their future marriage on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show on Tuesday September 18th.

"Obviously, marriage is in our future," the rocker told Seacrest. "I don't know when or where or how, but right now our priority is our family and is the baby. That's all we've been thinking about. We are in love and are really happy."

Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey Among Celebrity Presenters for This Year Emmy

The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards keeps adding more and more star-studded presenters into its list. Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, and Stephen Colbert are among the additional presenters announced by Fox Thursday August 30th.

The threesome will join previously announced presenters, including Jon Stewart, Jeremy Piven, Kelsey Grammer, Kiefer Sutherland and Katherine Heigl. Other newly announced presenters include Marcia Cross, Ellen DeGeneres, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kyra Sedgwick.

2007 Teen Choice Awards Movie Winners Unveiled

The teens finally made their choices on their most favorites this year as the 2007 Teen Choice Awards delightfully listed out its winners in the ceremony taking place Sunday night (August 26) at Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Coming out as the big winner in movie categories was summer blockbuster flick "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" for it not only was named Choice Movie: Action Adventure but also led its stars Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, and Bill Nighy to take the titles of best action adventure actor, actress, and villain, respectively.

Ryan Seacrest Is Hosting the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards

Ryan Seacrest can never have enough of hosting task. A radio, television personality, and anchorman, best known as the host of top-rated television show "American Idol," he's been picked to host the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards next month.

Seacrest "is a consummate host of major live broadcast events and a proven talent who always makes it look easy, which makes him the perfect choice for this year's Emmy telecast," Mark Darnell, president of alternative entertainment at the Fox television network, said in a statement Monday August 20th.

Ellen DeGeneres Doing This Week's Shows from a Hospital Bed

Ellen DeGeneres is one who is highly committed to her profession. She always does everything in the biggest way possible. The talk show host is going to do this week's show from hospital bed after reportedly hurt her back over the weekend.

A bed will be placed center stage on Ellen's set as she'll play host to Ryan Seacrest on Tuesday May 1st and Lindsay Lohan the next day May 2nd.

American Idol Absorbed Votes, Kept the Contestants

After the competition yesterday, Idol "Gives Back" its 6 contestants for next week round. Nobody was going home during the charity week. Seemingly announcing the result Ryan Seacrest who was accompanied by Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion said, "All your favorites are still in the competition. How could we let anyone go on a charity night?"

This week, the Fox production switched its regular contest program to a fundraising night whereby huge stars were hand in hand to help raise the number of votes. For each vote coming in last night, a dollar will go to poor and starving children in States and Africa.

"Idols Give Back" in Place of Success Gained by American Idol Show

To celebrate the show's 200th episode, American Idol will hold a two nights show called "Idol Gives Back". Performers such as Gwen Stefani, Pink, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bono, Michael Buble, Annie Lennox, Josh Groban and Il Divo have been tapped in support of the show.

Introduced by host Ryan Seacrest in the Result Show on March 9, the performances that will be aired on April 24th and 25th are conducted in benefit of children in US and Africa. Its basic concept is to relief the poverty by raising money from every vote via phone or text message that comes in. As sponsors, Coke and AT&T will donate the money to several organizations including UNICEF, Global Fund, Save the Children, Nothing but Nets, and Malaria No More.

American Idol's Top 12 Announced

America has chosen the twelve contestants they think deserve to be the finalists in American Idol cycle 6. Four more guys and girls are cut down from the competition on March 9 leaving only 12 behind.

Those who make it through are Blake Lewis, LaKisha Jones, Chris Sligh, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle, Brandon Rogers, Gina Glocksen, Chris Richardson, Stephanie Edwards, Haley Scarnato and Sanjaya Malakar. Drawing as many as 37 million votes this time, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, Jared Cotter and Sundance Head are not so lucky. They are out of the competition due to low votes.

It Is All About Hilary Duff

Broken heart won't stop Hilary Duff from making another music set. The now single actress-singer is finishing her another album, to be called "Dignity", which is her fourth material and has been scheduled for release on April 13th.

Made an appearance on Ryan Seacrest's L.A. radio show Thursday morning January 25th, Duff debuted a song, "With Love", from the highly anticipated album, which title she claimed came from her experience living the showbiz life.

Eva Longoria & Tony Parker Are "Not Officially Split"

Set the record straight, Eva Longoria, in an interview with Ryan Seacrest, says her relationship with boy toy Tony Parker is not officially over.

The actress furthermore said that she's flying to Paris to join Parker in France, where the NBA star is playing some exhibition games.

More on Aaron Carter's Six Days Engagement

Just last week he made headlines by proposing girlfriend, former Playboy Playmate Kari Ann Peniche in Las Vegas after only knowing her for 5 days. By now on Aaron Carter created more buzz by declaring that he called off the six-days engagement for he isn't "ready for marriage quite yet."

"It was a big blur," the 18-year-old pop singer said on Ryan Seacrest's Los Angeles radio show Monday September 25th. "It wasn't a big deal. I made a mistake, and she made a mistake, too." Further the young man added that he knew her for only five days and that he "acted on impulse...Is that a good excuse?"

Britney Spears Planning A Halloween Labor?

No need to questioning for any longer on when will pop superstar Britney Spears have her second baby delivered. The singer's husband Kevin Federline let slip that he and his wife are expecting their second baby to arrive on Halloween.

Appeared on a Los Angeles radio, Kiis FM show, Friday August 25th, K-Fed told DJ Ryan Seacrest that his second child with Spears was due "soon" while then suddenly said "October 31".

Pamela Anderson "On Air with Ryan Seacrest"

Pamela Anderson "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" on LA's KIIS-FM on Friday August 4th, 2006. There on the chit-chat, the busty blonde revealed details on her wedding to hubby Kid Rock.

First, the actress said it was her good friend, photographer/director David LaChapelle, who walked her down the aisle. Then she spilled further that despite the heavy reports saying she would have several more marriage ceremonies, there would be only one more ceremony - in Malibu.

Jessica Simpson Spills Her "Public Affair"

Talk is heating up about Jessica Simpson's plan to reveal her "Public Affair". Yes the newly divorcee is intended to spill her guts.

While MTV is doing the world premiere of some of the hottest videos of the summer simultaneously on TRL and online at MTV Overdrive (www.overdrive.mtv.com), the pop singer has been set to premiere the video for her new single "A Public Affair" from her latest album of the same name on TRL Wednesday July 19th at 3:30 ET/PT.

Revealing Jessica Simpson's "Public Affair"

August 29th later this year will become a big day for Jessica Simpson as the actress-singer will have her new album hit the market. Tentatively titled "A Public Affair", the set is the follow up to the star's 2003 "In This Skin," which has sold more than 2.9 million copies in the United States.

Nevertheless, the release of the set will be preceded by the single of the same name that will premiere July 19 on MTV's "TRL." The single was co-written by Simpson and Johnta Austin, while the accompanying video was shot over the weekend by director Brett Ratner. It, moreover, includes appearances by Eva Longoria, Christina Applegate, Ryan Seacrest, Christina Milian, Andy Dick and Maria Menounos.

People Magazine "Hottest Bachelors" List

"American Idol" Taylor Hicks has surprisingly topped People magazine's "Hottest Bachelor" list and he also is looking for love. The newly born star tops People's list in the magazine's new issue, on newsstands Friday.

Though so, Taylor says he'd happily give up his bachelor days, insisting "There's been no time. Now, I wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life with the right woman." In somewhat a different case, Taylor also wants to find a woman he exchanged glances with on a recent airline flight. Of the mystery blonde, he says, "We waved and did a double-take look. It seemed like something out of a movie."

People Magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" List

Outer beauty does matter, but inner beauty also is important. Considering the two significant factors, Angelina Jolie is just the perfect choice to grace the cover of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" issue, on newsstands Friday. That attainment surely marks Jolie's fourth time to be included on the list, while her first ever as cover girl.

It's Jolie's humanitarian efforts that make it worth for the actress to be included in the list. "She looks the most beautiful when she's in the field, natural, no makeup, nothing," People quoted Wyclef Jean, who worked with Jolie on a relief effort in Haiti as saying. "Because you see Angelina, the angel. It doesn't get any better than that."

Teri Hatcher & Ryan Seacrest Photographed Kissing

"They're taking it slow," said a source as if confirming the love relationship between Teri Hatcher and Ryan Seacrest. In fact rumors are abuzz that the twosome has embarked on a romance soon as they were photographed kissing after a cozy lunch in Malibu, California last Saturday.

There they were enjoying food at a beach-view table at a local restaurant. It is said that Hatcher was seen giving Seacrest a neck massage and frequently laughing out loud at his jokes. And soon after lunch, both of them were photographed with their arms around each other, holding hands and kissing numerous times on the beach.

Madonna to Sing Around the World Live!

Singing on TV and tour is something common for Madonna. But singing on radio around the world live is a new and extraordinary thing the pop diva would like to do. Ryan Seacrest has a great idea about that and thus brings it to life, planning a special worldwide live radio special with her.

The idea is a 10-minute commercial-free radio special that will be presented by Ryan Seacrest Productions in association with Premiere Radio Networks and will be made available to all radio stations worldwide, including Japan, Canada, and Australia, as well as Z100-FM/New York, WKTU-FM/New York, KIIS-FM/Los Angeles, KRBE-FM/Houston and Y100-FM/Miami.