Sacha Baron Cohen -- No Sexytime for Fans
Sacha Baron Cohen -- aka Ali G aka Borat aka Bruno -- was popping in and out of various buildings in Manhattan, like the Mercer Hotel and the Seagram Building, all to help shill for "Sweeney Todd," in which he plays an "Italian" salesman.
But despite the pleadings of his adoring public, the very new father couldn't stop to scribble a few autographs or take a snap. Wonder what he signs? Borat?
Perhaps his delicate Kazakhi constitution couldn't quite deal with the absurdly cold New York evening.
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Another Eva Bruises Her Black Card
Just a couple days after Eva Longoria single-handedly propped up New York City's economy with an epic shopping spree, her namesake, Eva Mendes (that's A-va, ahem), put a minor dent in her credit card with a varsity-level spending trip of her own.
Joined by fur-covered pal Kate Hudson, Eva hit the Dolce & Gabbana boutique, as well as intimates emporium Kiki de Montparnasse. And boy did these two gals look happy!
We asked Eva about that note she left a driver whose car she grazed, but -- maybe it was the retail whirlwind -- she didn't have any response.
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Bring Out the Cannons!
Who needs a Zagat dining guide when there's Nick Cannon?
The lady-lover-turned-food-critic gave his official stamp of approval to the chow at Mr. Chow last night, never mind that he was angling for a free meal.
Moments later, a food-soothed Dyan Cannon, 70, emerged to charm the paps and make a new friends on the sidewalk.
Just another satisfying meal in the Thirty Mile Zone.
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So THAT'S What Michael Stipe Looks Like!
Remember that German dude who some hapless paps thought was Michael Stipe the other night?
TMZ would like to present the real Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., caught in all of his glabrous glory.
Also, note to photogs, fans, and potential Stipe-alikes: Michael does not chum around aimlessly, as evidenced in this footage shot at the Gramercy Park Hotel.
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Adrien Grenier -- When Are You Gonna Come Out?
Adrien Grenier wasn't in the mood for questions Saturday night on his way out of Hollywood hotspot Crimson -- but he had no problem putting a paparazzo on the spot about his sexuality. What would Vinnie Chase say?
Also out this weekend: Dave Navarro took a cigarette break, Latoya Jackson fielded tour rumors, and The Governator chowed down at Ago.
All this and more in today's "Don't ask, don't tell" edition of Star Catcher!
Braff Biffed by Buffoon
It wasn't awkward enough that this random girl came up to Zach Braff outside of Gold Bar and introduced herself -- and got a weak handshake in return.
The Cringe-o-Meter hit the ceiling when this other girl -- presumably a friend of Awkward Chick #1 -- came barreling toward Braff and her pal, elbowing Zach right out of the way to take a picture of her own friend -- and not Zach at all! Dr. Dorian's non-plussed reaction? Priceless.
Get that girl some manners, stat!
Goodnight, Lance, Goodnight ... Um... Dude
TMZ caught up downtown with Lance Bass and his new guy and after we bade Lance farewell, our cameraman slightly dropped the name ball, saying, "Goodnight, Lance's boyfriend."
The photog then awkwardly tried to pry a name out of him, but he wouldn't bite.
For the record, the young fella's name is Ben Thigpen. Ben, Ben, Ben.
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Jack Nicholson Mobbed by Fans
King of Hollywood Jack Nicholson was besieged by autograph seekers last night in North Hollywood as he stepped out of a limo -- and he seemed to enjoy the attention.
Nicholson wasn't pleased about the glare of photogs, but Jack signed away for autograph hounds. He even signed a woman's t-shirt.
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Fergie Drenched in Honey
Fergie was as sweet as can be last night -- all over Manhattan -- from Harlem to the Lower East Side.
The sasstacular Black Eyed Pea took an inordinate amount of time to accommodate a couple of under-prepared autograph seekers in Harlem, where she stopped by a Harlem United benefit. Later, at the Wilhelmina Models 40th anniversary party downtown, she was equally amiable -- despite our cameraman needling her about marrying that hot guy from "Las Vegas."
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The Bear without a Care
The Gummi Bear ventured from his cave again yesterday, foraging at the Ivy for some lunch. The smoky bear was seen on the sidewalk, comparing his velveteen coat and sweats with a friend's similar look. What's that bear got in his pockets? Probably berries and dead salmon.
The Bear puffed away and did his post-Thanksgiving balloon wobble as he boasted of his Dior sneakers and sensational style. Ah, to be rich and satisfied with oneself, in spite of all one's shortcomings. It's just the bear necessities of life -- that make Gummi so fabulous.
Vanessa Strips Mall of Security
The mass of security that escorted BritBrit out of Target have nothing on the goons from a Westfield Fashion Square in suburban Sherman Oaks, Calif. The rent-a-cops walked a suddenly camera shy Vanessa Hudgens out of the Macy's yesterday with the type of protection usually reserved for Afghani diplomats visiting Pakistan.
Seven, count 'em, seven uniformed (and uninformed) guards shielded Hudgens from cameras as they walked her to her car, past her car, and then back to her car.
Meanwhile, back at the mall, it was probably a winter wonderland for holiday shoplifters.
Snoop Dogg's Blunt Bones
We caught up with rap canine Snoop Dogg at his Midtown hotel, and he just happened to be carrying a box of not-quite-full-size cigars, perhaps from Philadelphia?
Maybe he was taking them to a friend who just had a baby?
Who knows why Snoop needed those ... the colloquial term is blunts, no?
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Lance Helps Pap to Flash
Lance Armstrong does it all!
He rides bicycles, runs marathons, beats cancer, dates young starlets and rockstars, bromances a fellow Austinite, and -- as we found out last night -- assists paparazzi with their cameras. He's amazing!
We caught up with Sir Bromance-a-lot outside Il Bagatto in NYC, and after hooking up one of the lensmen, he told us he was going to Iraq for the holidays to support the troops. Livestrong, indeed.
Julia Roberts America's Pissed-Off Sweetheart
Usually it's the paps who hunt celebs, but yesterday, Julia Roberts was on the chase in L.A., driving on the wrong side of the road as she went after a photog!
Once they stopped, an irate Julia got out of her car and gave the pap the George Clooney treatment, scolding him for trying to snap pics of her children. Roberts demanded that the photog turn his camera off -- and he nervously obliged.
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Heidi and Spencer -- The Living Hallmark Card
Realicouple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt went Christmas tree shopping yesterday in the San Fernando Valley town of Woodland Hills -- and they even make that seem rehearsed. Gag us with a jackhammer!
The pair hugged and kissed as they perused the tree selection, while "Feliz Navidad" played in the background. Cue the fake snow! (And can someone please tell Heidi it's 75 degrees in LA. No scarf necessary.)
Do they live inside a snow globe, too?
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Mary-Kate -- The Kidney Stays in the Picture
Not a week after being hospitalized for a kidney infection, Mary-Kate Olsen was back on the town again, putting her nephrological health to the test.
We caught up with the not-Ashley celebutwin leaving the Bowery Hotel last night, looking not so worse for the wear after her hospital stay, to the extent that we could actually catch a glimpse of her -- and not just the bat-like eyes that tend to pop out of the night.