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Ashlee Simpson's boytoy and dad both rushed to her rescue when she got caught up in a mass brawl outside a Las Vegas club. Troubled started when all three were trying to leave the Decaydance/GQ party last Sunday. While security allowed the trio to exit the venue, they refused to let the rest follow them to a waiting SUV. The incident quickly escalated and one security guard shoved Wentz, sending him flying into Ashlee, who was thrown against a wall. Wentz then flung himself at the man while Joe also entered the furor. Joe later remarked: "Those security guys are just mad because they make $12 an hour." Lame.







Charlize Theron filming "Hancock" in Hollywood (10/09/2007)






Julianne Moore has written a children's book about a bullied "little red-haired, speckled girl" based on her own childhood. The actress, who has red hair and freckles, has penned "Freckleface Strawberry" which tells the story of a girl who is teased about her appearance. Julianne has revealed the phrases the characters use in the book, including "You look dirty" and "Can I smell them?", are all things that were said to her while she was growing up. She said: "A lot of it is based on my own experiences." Freckleface Strawberry is released on September 19.








A good or a bad idea: Long Distance Relationships [LongDistRelt]



Owen Wilson is tackling his reported drug problems by planning a road trip with a sober sponsor. The actor has chosen not to check into rehab and instead is hoping to slip out of L.A to spend a little quality time alone. According to In Touch Weekly, Wilson has hired a $750-a-day sober companion and is considering taking a trip out of town. An insider says: "Owen's sober companion will be travelling with him." Good choice?




Following on from her 2002 film 'Johnny English', Natalie Imbruglia is currently preparing for her role in an independent Australian release entitled 'Elise'. Based on Georgia Blain's acclaimed novella 'Closed for Winter,' it's directed by James Bogle. "It's a drama.. quite a bleak and really sad story about a family trying to cope with childhood trauma." explains Natalie in a recent interview. This will only be her second film. Reigniting some lost fame?




Travis - My Eyes






Links:
>> Rachel McAdams at Toronto International Film Festival premiere of 'Married Life' [Rach.McA-TIFF]

>> Leelee Sobieski on her to a screening of Elizabeth: The Golden Age at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto [Leelee-TIFF]

>> She's spent 226K on plastic surgery but 'I still can't get a Hollywood part', says Demi.. [DM-PlasticWoe]





Keira Knightley has reunited with her Pride & Prejudice director, Joe Wright, for a short film called 'Coco Mademoiselle'. In it, she plays the role of a modern-day incarnation of French style icon Coco Chanel. Coco Chanel's strong personality, her bold temperament and her charisma were impressive, Keira said in a statement. "There was no one like her in the world.. her impact went beyond fashion and transformed society by liberating women in both a real and figurative sense." Shot in five days in Paris, it was overseen by Chanel artistic director Jacques Helleu.


Keira Knightley at the premiere of "Silk" during the Toronto Film Festival (11/09/2007)








Reese Witherspoon is surrering from the reccuring nightmare of drowning after watching her mother rescue several children. The actress has a fear of water and often wakes up in a panic after dreaming she is drowning. She tells Elle mag, "I have those dreams where you're drowning and nobody's helping you and people are just standing on the bank watching you drown? (It's) not really funny. I remember three occasions where my mother dove into a pool to save a child that was drowning. Watching children by the pool, I have nightmares." Tough fear there.






Alyssa Milano has signed for a multi-episode arc on 'My Name Is Earl.' She will appear in the recurring role of Billie, a woman inspired by the karma-seeking ways of Earl Hickey to clean up her own act. Her first appearance is scheduled for early October. Series creator Greg Garcia said: "We have two very strong actresses on the show, so when we were going to bring in a third for a few episodes, we knew we had to get someone with some real presence. Alyssa is a popular TV star, and we're delighted to have her join us." Wooooo! Will she have her own list too?