Posts for February 12th 2011

Nick Lachey

Vanessa Minnillo Says Working With Nick Lachey Is "Weird," Plus Their Valentine's Plans!

What would Grammys weekend be without the infamous Clive Davis party?

What would Grammys weekend be without the infamous Clive Davis party? The shindig is the Grammy go-to bash, and this year, musicians and actors alike came out for the big event. I managed to grab a couple of minutes with cute twosome Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, who walked the carpet together. They shared behind-the-scenes scoop about their guest spot on Hawaii Five-0 (airing this Monday!), revealed what's currently playing on their iPod, and spoke about Valentine's Day plans. The engaged couple looked incredibly happy, and Nick even paid his fiancée a sweet compliment. Just keep reading!

You're both guest star on Hawaii Five-0 this week. What was it like filming together?
Vanessa Minnillo: It was weird. They said you need to be this way toward him at this point, and I literally caught myself in giggle moments. I don't know how people do it in relationships, acting together. I couldn't do it.

Hawaii Five-0 is such an action-packed show. Will we see you doing any action scenes?
Nick Lachey: There was a little action. I campaigned to be able to do some of my own stunts, and I was happy the production let me do some of that.
VM: He got a bruise on his elbow.
NL: I was limping for a couple of days, but I was a real warrior at the end. It was a lot of fun, great cast, great group; the whole experience was a blast.

And Vanessa, you're coming off of your guest spot on 30 Rock. Did you enjoy doing comedy?
VM: That was amazing. You know, when you're working beside Tina Fey and Elizabeth Banks, it can only make you better as an actor. But the script is so well written. Honestly, I'm grateful that people are giving me accolades for it, but it's such a great show, and it's just so well written, and the actors are so great that they made it better for me.

So can we expect more TV appearances from you guys?
VM: Yeah, it's pilot season right now.
NL: She was born to be on TV. It's her destiny.

Since this is the Grammys, what are you listening to right now?
VM: You know, on the way here we were listening to Daft Punk, the Tron soundtrack.
NL: I'm addicted to the Tron soundtrack.
VM: We're obsessed with it! Oh my god, if you don't have it, get it, drive with it. It's addicting. I clean the house to it; it's amazing.
NL: It's like going into battle. If you're trying to get fired up for something . . .
VM: "Arena" — that's the song that will get you going.

Any big Valentine's Day plans?
VM: Watching Hawaii Five-0! Is that really corny? We're going to dinner and then watching ourselves on TV.
NL: It happens to air on Valentine's Day.
VM: And then we'll criticize each other, and who knows?

Celebrity Babies

Amy Hits the Park With Archie and EW With Her Recreational Costars

Amy Poehler spent her Thursday afternoon out in LA with her older son Archie before she headed out solo to stock up on groceries for her family.
Pictures of Amy Poehler and Archie Arnett Spending a Day at the Park

Amy Poehler spent her Thursday afternoon out in LA with her older son Archie before she headed out solo to stock up on groceries for her family. The star of Parks and Recreation has been all about time with her boys lately, from playdates at the park to fun shopping adventures. She and her costars from the series like Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, and Rashida Jones are all front and center on this week's issue of Entertainment Weekly — Adam Scott, unfortunately, didn't make it into the accompanying photos since he missed the shoot due to a snowstorm. Amy even spoke a bit about her hilarious character Lelise Knope's relative lack of style. Amy said, "As a rule, if I put something on and I’m like, ‘That’s cute!’ I would take it off.’"

Valentine's Day

Which Single Guy Do You Want to Spend Valentine's Weekend With?

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, but there's still plenty of time to plan a few love-ly days with an eligible bachelor. Hollywood's hottest single guys include the charming Jake Gyllenhaal a, recently unattached Ryan Reynolds, and handsome Zac Efron. Ryan Gosling may be a Blue Valentine but he still maintains a solo status. Jude Law's unexpected split with Sienna Miller makes him a hot commodity and Shia LaBeouf seems like he could use a hug. So, tell us — which single stud do you want to snuggle up to this weekend?

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly Keeps Her Baby Bump Warm as She Takes Her Sons to School

Jennifer Connelly walked her dog as she took her sons Kai and Stellan to school in chilly NYC on Friday.
Pictures of Jennifer Conelly, Kai Dugan, and Stellan Bettany Heading to School in NYC

Jennifer Connelly walked her dog as she took her sons Kai and Stellan to school in chilly NYC on Friday. The Dilemma star, who is expecting another child with her husband Paul Bettany, covered up her baby bump in a puffy coat to protect against the freezing weather. She recently opened up about her pregnancy cravings and morning sickness, and beyond their baby news, Jennifer and Paul can also celebrate professional success. Her film Salvation Boulevard and his Margin Call both recently sold at the Sundance Film Festival.

Condensed Sugar

Jennifer Just Goes With It, Javier's Son's Name, Ashlee and Pete Split, and More in This Week in Pictures!

It was a busy week for our favorite stars, with Jennifer Aniston starring in our latest amazing I'm a Huge Fan series and out promoting her new movie, Just Go With It.
Jennifer Just Goes With It, Javier Reveals His Son's Name, Ashlee and Pete Split, and More in This Week in Pictures!

It was a busy week for our favorite stars, with Jennifer Aniston starring in our latest amazing I'm a Huge Fan series and out promoting her new movie, Just Go With It. Meanwhile, two celebrity couples called it quits, with Ashlee Simpson filing for divorce from Pete Wentz and Jude Law confirming his split from Sienna Miller. In happier news, Javier Bardem spoke about things going "perfectly" with his and Penelope Cruz's newborn baby, who we learned is named Leo. These were just a few of the week's biggest stories and most memorable photos — click through to see them all!