Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman had an evening out on the town in LA last night, something the new parents don't seem to be getting too much of recently. That certainly isn't to say that Xtina and her family haven't been keeping busy — between posing for Macy's anniversary campaign and other fashion photo shoots, Christina's all over. The member of the family we haven't seen enough of, however, is baby Max, the commercial star, who is probably so much bigger now!

Pacific Coast News Online

Kate Hudson hit the beach in LA yesterday to soak up the sun with Ryder and show off her volleyball skills with friends. She looked smiley and stylish, showing how versatile that blue ikat skirt is after Rachel Bilson rocked it out to a club last week. Kate may seem to prefer being in a relationship to the single life, but it looks like she's found plenty of ways to keep herself happy and occupied since her breakup with Lance.

To see more of Kate, Ryder, and their friends, just read more

• David Beckham will star in the surprise finale of the August 24 closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, when China transfers the honor of the summer Olympics to London for 2012. — People
• Paula Wagner announced yesterday she is leaving her role as CEO of United Artists but will maintain her co-ownership interest with Tom Cruise. — Variety
• The 40-Year-Old Virgin actor Shelley Malil pled not guilty today to charges of premeditated attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times. His bail is set at $10 million. — LA Times
• Oprah Winfrey will attend Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 28, though she is not planning to take the stage. — Entertainment Tonight
• Julia Child is listed as one of the 24,000 spies who helped the US government during World War II as part of the Office of Strategic Services, an early version of the CIA. — YumSugar
• Gael García Bernal and his girlfriend Dolores Fonzi are expecting their first child together. — E! Online

Source

John Mayer wasn't his usual happy self around LA and headed out of town at LAX yesterday as the news emerged of his split with Jennifer Aniston. It's not a surprise that in the wake of the breakup you all think means they're done for good, he's eager to get back on his tour, which picks up Tuesday in NC. Sad puppy John looks like he could use a hug, and I'm sure he's already got plenty of ladies ready to give him one, which may have been part of the problem. That said, I'm holding out hope that there could be a reconciliation. What can I say, I'm a sucker for their hotness together, especially looking back on those steamy poolside beach body Miami days.

Flynet and Bauer-Griffin Online

Lauren Conrad showed off another of her seemingly endless collection of adorable dresses walking around West Hollywood yesterday with her BlackBerry in hand, of course. The Hills returns on Monday (yay!) and as usual the starlet is everywhere as we all gear up to get back into their world. Earlier this week Lauren talked about how surreal it is that tour buses stop in front of her house to take photos — even calling Lo the celebrity dog walker for Chloe! — no wonder her neighbors aren't the biggest fans. She also talked more about her apparently nonexistent love life (still hard to believe) and love of Gossip Girl. Even if Lauren's real life seems to be making her a bigger and bigger star every day, we're so excited it's already time to get back into the knowing looks and never ending drama on her show.

Source