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WATCH: ‘Twilight”s Last Gleaming? Stars at ‘Breaking Dawn 2’ NY Premiere Say Maybe Not

The Twilight film franchise may have worked its way through Stephenie Meyer’s books, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s over. Just watch my red-carpet interview with Elizabeth Reaser at Thursday night’s New York premiere of Breaking Dawn — Part 2 . The actress, who plays Esme Cullen, suggests that there may be more life in store for this undead saga.  Other stars of the blockbuster franchise get misty over the final film and how awesome their fans are.  They also share their thoughts on the movie’s surprise ending, which is different from Meyer’s book. Watch my red carpet interviews below to find out! The premiere, which was hosted by The Cinema Society and Samsung Galaxy, drew cast members Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Dakota Fanning, Peter Facinelli, Maggie Grace and Mackenzie Foy as well as Howard  Stern and his wife Beth, Jennifer Esposito and Tony Danza and Diane Neal.  After the screening at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, guests partied at a new appropriately named night spot on the Bowery, Finale. Follow Movieline on  Twitter .  Follow Grace Randolph on  Twitter .

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Helen Hunt To Receive Palm Springs Fest Fete; Robert Downey Jr’s ‘Pinocchio’ Moves Forward: Biz Break

Also in Friday’s news round-up, the studio suits are jubilant on Skyfall ‘s box office prospects; Ted passes a b.o. milestone and a quick look at the weekend’s new Specialty Releases including Silver Linings Playbook and Anna Karenina . Helen Hunt to Receive Palm Springs Film Festival Fete The possible Oscar contender will receive the Spotlight Award at the 24th Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 5th. In The Sessions , Hunt plays a therapist who helps a 38-year-old man, who has lived most of his life in an iron lung, lose his virginity for the first time, THR reports . Jane Goldman to Write Pinocchio for Robert Downey Jr. Tim Burton will direct the pic which has been in the works for months. Goldman’s hire will likely bring the “courtship” to a close. The story revolves around the children’s classic. Downey will play Geppetto, the woodcarver who creates the puppet who wants to become a real boy, THR reports . Skyfall to Exceed $800M Worldwide MGM expects the latest James Bond to be the highest grossing film in the franchise of all time. Additionally, the Blu-ray package, Bond 50: The Complete 22 Films Collection was a “tremendous success at retail,” Deadline reports . Ted Crosses $500 Million Mark The R-rated comedy is Universal’s highest rated film of 2012, crossing the $500 million mark worldwide, beating Todd Phillips’ The Hangover which took in $467.4 million, THR reports . Specialty Preview: Anna Karenina , Silver Linings Playbook , Price Check , Mea Culpa Maxima More Oscar contenders are lined up at the specialty gate this weekend, most notably The Weinstein Company’s Silver Linings Playbook ,, whose strategy has evolved in the run-up to Friday’s launch. The title will start with a handful of bookings before expanding gradually into wide release. Focus Features’ hopeful Anna Karenina will also hit the same number of cinemas in its initial outing, targeting women and the art-house crowd, Deadline reports .

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Kate Middleton: Ruining Pippa’s Life!

Pippa Middleton may have a new boyfriend in James Matthews , but her life is being RUINED by her big sister Kate, according to a new tabloid report. The National Enquirer claims that Pippa had to cancel a high-profile book tour of the United States following the Kate Middleton nude photo scandal. “Because the Royals feared Pippa would be questioned about Kate’s nude photo scandal, putting the whole mess back in the spotlight,” a source said. “Worse, Pippa was told to keep quiet when The Queen’s cohorts leaked phony stories to the press, [such as] Pippa herself cancelling her tour to keep the scandal from re-emerging!” The alleged (probably bogus) ruining of Pippa’s life was made worse by the fact that her sister delivered the blow personally – choosing her royal reputation over her sibling. “Palace officials stood firm and demanded that Kate personally break the devastating news. Extremely upset, she tried to persuade Prince William to intervene before her meeting with Pippa.” “[William] refused, saying it was an official matter that needed to be handled by her. Stressed and nervous, Kate did her awful duty – and Pippa broke down in tears!” Even some good old-fashioned begging couldn’t change the outcome for poor Pip. “She begged Kate to plead for her again, but it was no use. Their meeting ended with a forced hug, but Kate confessed to pals she fears their relationship will never be the same again.” The Queen of the Bottom undone by Kate Middleton bottomless photos. Ironic.

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Kate Middleton: Ruining Pippa’s Life!

Pippa Middleton may have a new boyfriend in James Matthews , but her life is being RUINED by her big sister Kate, according to a new tabloid report. The National Enquirer claims that Pippa had to cancel a high-profile book tour of the United States following the Kate Middleton nude photo scandal. “Because the Royals feared Pippa would be questioned about Kate’s nude photo scandal, putting the whole mess back in the spotlight,” a source said. “Worse, Pippa was told to keep quiet when The Queen’s cohorts leaked phony stories to the press, [such as] Pippa herself cancelling her tour to keep the scandal from re-emerging!” The alleged (probably bogus) ruining of Pippa’s life was made worse by the fact that her sister delivered the blow personally – choosing her royal reputation over her sibling. “Palace officials stood firm and demanded that Kate personally break the devastating news. Extremely upset, she tried to persuade Prince William to intervene before her meeting with Pippa.” “[William] refused, saying it was an official matter that needed to be handled by her. Stressed and nervous, Kate did her awful duty – and Pippa broke down in tears!” Even some good old-fashioned begging couldn’t change the outcome for poor Pip. “She begged Kate to plead for her again, but it was no use. Their meeting ended with a forced hug, but Kate confessed to pals she fears their relationship will never be the same again.” The Queen of the Bottom undone by Kate Middleton bottomless photos. Ironic.

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Justin Bieber to Appear on Oprah’s Next Chapter

A pair of ginormous celebrities will soon sit across from each other. Justin Bieber will be a guest on the November 25 episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter , chatting with the talk show queen about such topics as his current tour, life in the spotlight and, of course, Selena Gomez . Is their relationship was one big PR sham ? It doesn’t sound like it based on the sweet way Justin describes how he treats his woman in this sneak peek at the Q&A. Watch now to get an understanding of how Bieber makes Gomez feel special: Justin Bieber on Oprah’s Next Chapter: Previewed Oprah’s Next Chapter airs Sunday nights on OWN. Check your local listings.

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Lauren Conrad on The Hills: Mostly Sort of Real!

Lauren Conrad says The Hills was totally real. Mostly. Sort of. In the new issue of Allure, the 26-year-old former reality star says, “I think the story they told wasn’t a dishonest one. The way they did it sometimes was.” “They aren’t going to be there for everything. Sometimes two characters will get into a fight, and that’s important to the story line. The [producers] need that reenacted.” Most of the drama was based on reality, however. Including LC dating Brody Jenner. “[We] did date,” she says. “It was pretty brief. There was definitely editing to drag it out.” Conrad, who is currently dating musician William Tell, shares what she loves in a guy: “You don’t want a slob, but you don’t want a guy who is constantly borrowing your tweezers … The last year and a half, I was dating a lot, and it’s slim pickings.” Now that the celebrity fashion designer and Lauren Conrad Beauty author has gotten used to the spotlight, she’s learned not to take things so seriously. “I think anyone in the public eye is going to be hated, and a lesson that I needed to learn quickly is that it is impossible to please everybody,” she says. “One person will call you classy, another will call you boring.” “People felt that a lot of the things I had were undeserved, maybe because I didn’t have a specific talent. I was more of a regular girl and maybe didn’t deserve the attention.” You know what deserves attention? These Lauren Conrad bikini photos . Wow!

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Lance Armstrong Doping Case: 11 Former Teammates Turn on Cycling Great

Lance Armstrong and his team ran a sophisticated and professional doping scheme for years, according to 11 of the cycling legend’s former teammates. A report by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency details the complete case against Armstrong, 41, who was stripped of his Tour de France titles this summer. It contains testimony from 11 of his former U.S. Postal Service teammates. Lance has always denied doping but has not contested these charges. USADA chief executive Travis Tygart said there was “conclusive and undeniable proof” of a team-run doping conspiracy headed by the all-time great. The group will send a “reasoned decision” in the case to the International Cycling Union (UCI), the World Anti-Doping Agency and the World Triathlon Corporation. The UCI now has 21 days to appeal or they must comply with the decision to strip Armstrong of all his cycling titles and hand him a lifetime ban. Armstrong overcame cancer to return to cycling and won the Tour from 1999-2005. He retired in 2005 but returned in 2009 before retiring for good in 2011. In his statement, Tygart said the evidence against Armstrong and his team – which is in excess of 1,000 pages – was nothing short of “overwhelming.” It “includes sworn testimony from 26 people, including 15 riders with knowledge of the US Postal Service Team and its participants’ doping activities.” [Photo: WENN.com]

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Adele: So Excited For Motherhood!

Adele is stoked to be a mom soon. The 24-year-old singer, who recently released the James Bond “Skyfall” theme song , is “just thrilled” and busy prepping for the birth of her first child. Boyfriend Simon Konecki, 38, got Adele pregnant earlier this year. This came as a surprise, and yet not, as she is happily remaining out of the spotlight. Especially nowadays. “She is totally laying low and nesting,” says the source. Insiders also reveal the secrets of how her chart-topping single came about – and what a joy it was to work with Adele – People’s new cover story on her. “She spent a lot of time working on it and getting it right,” Skyfall producer Barbara Broccoli says, adding that Adele even read the movie’s script. “But she was worth the wait.” Chances are, she’ll say the same about her little one. [Photo: WENN.com]

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Top 5 Underwater Nude Scenes

People are always asking me about what makes a nude scene memorable. After who and how much, the answer is location, location, location. To prove my point, here are my top five underwater nude scenes. Let’s go skin-diving!

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