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Robert Pattinson Shows Some Skin in Vanity Fair Italia
Don't adjust your screens — that is the small of Robert Pattinson's back being prominently featured in the November issue of Vanity Fair Italia. It's the latest hot cover for the Twilight star, as he and Kristen Stewart make the rounds before New Moon hits theaters later this month. Rob had a busy week of promoting the film in Japan, and he's off now to LA for the big press weekend.
Katie Holmes Is Feeling Romantic
Katie Holmes in on a roll. Fresh off last week's Cocktail on Broadway news, the star has now jumped on board an indie film. Holmes is joining the comedy, The Romantics, taking over a role from Liv Tyler.
Rewind: This Week's Buzz
- We got a double whammy of Matt Damon movie previews: Invictus and Green Zone, and the busy guy is in talks for the next Coen brothers movie.
- What shows have been canceled, picked up for full seasons, or renewed? I racked up the results on my Fall TV scorecard and a late-week update.
- I chit-chatted with some of my favorite TV stars this week; read my interviews with FlashForward's Sonya Walger and Parks and Recreation's Chris Pratt and Rashida Jones.
- Many lovely ladies made movie casting news this week, including Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Biel, Diane Kruger and January Jones.
- Michael Jackson's tribute doc This Is It premiered Wednesday, so I caught a show and gave it my review — and stamp of approval.
- Good news for Hollywood's funnymen: Ricky Gervais is set to host the Golden Globes, while Steve Carell scored a role in a gold comedy, and Adam Sandler is going to play both Jack and Jill in his next movie.
- The Office characters one-upped their own show with the webisode music video for "Male Prima Donna" by Subtle Sexuality.
- The Martin Scorcese biopic is full steam ahead, with Leo as the top choice for both you guys and Martin Scorsese.
8 Successful Companies That Are Still Hiring
Personal experience and news reports might tell us that nobody is hiring right now, but Fortune says to think again. The magazine recently released its 40 Under 40 — a list of the hottest rising stars in business — and many of them are looking to expand their teams. To see who these entrepreneurs are and what they’re looking for, read more.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Launch Olsenboye For JCPenney
On to the next. The rumors are true: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are launching a juniors line for JCPenney. Olsenboye makes total sense: the sisters began their retailer endeavors in the junior market — it's not to be forgotten.
Front Page: Americans Anxious About H1N1 Vaccine Shortage
- The shortage of H1N1 vaccines has many people worried, but Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is asking Americans to be patient. — ABC News
- The US job outlook has brightened, as the National Association for Business Economics says more companies plan on hiring in the next six months. — CNN
- Fourteen Americans were killed in two helicopter crashes in Afghanistan.
Josh Hartnett Comes Without the Rain in NYC
Josh Hartnett went for a solo walk around NYC yesterday in his usual comfy off camera uniform. Josh has been busy promoting I Come With The Rain on magazine covers and red carpets all over South Korea, but is back in the States before he gets to work on his next movie. The actor will be back in the spotlight with a few new projects coming up in the near future, which is good news for those of us who could use a little more of Josh in our lives.
The Laid-Off Ladies: Reader Shares Her Mixed Emotions
Despite optimistic news that approximately 38 percent of employers are planning on extending offers to some of their laid-off workers as business conditions improve, workers continue to be affected by layoffs and fear job security. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US unemployment rate was 9.8 percent in September. Unfortunately, SavvySugar Community member PinkTulip is one of the many workers who was laid off recently.
Starbucks Says No to Breakfast and Cannibalization
Starbucks has been taking baby steps towards improving its business model and image, as proven with their recent $1 short brew testing and their latest announcement that they're getting rid of hot breakfast sandwiches. Truthfully, I never noticed they even offered breakfast sandwiches, but CEO Howard D. Schultz explained that they interfere with the smell of coffee.
Let's Just Call It Layoff Day 2009
Monday was a doozy for economic news. In one fell swoop, several major global companies announced their plans to lay off thousands of workers. Collectively, the businesses plan to eliminate more than 65,000 jobs around the world.
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