Lissie

This girl is right up there with M&S and Laura Marling in my book and she's not even British!
Here is a live cover of Kid Cudi's Pursuit Of Happiness:



And here is one of my favorite songs of her's also live with Ellie Goulding.

That's What Tina Said...

"I'm pretty sure we're going to meet at some point. I've sent him over 100 letters saying that I'm pretty sure we're going to meet. And 100 chunks of my hair. If that's not a great gift, then one of us is crazy."

– Tina Fey, who has yet to meet her Megamind animated film costar Brad Pitt

More Lisbeth Choices

I stayed up until midnight last night finishing 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' and after all that I was still tempted to start 'the Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's nest.'


(from left) Lea Seydoux, Rooney Mara and Sophie Lowe

With a director, producer and Daniel Craig already signed on, and even a release date penciled in, the Hollywood adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is now on the hunt for its leading lady.

But the highly coveted role of Lisbeth Salander, the punky math genius and computer hacker in Stieg Larsson's best-selling mystery novel, won't be going to a familiar face in Hollywood.

Natalie Portman, Ellen Page and Carey Mulligan were rumored to be front-runners – and PEOPLE.com readers voted for casting Kristen Stewart in the role. But, according to an Entertainment Weekly report, four relatively unknown actresses are actually up for the role. They are:

Rooney Mara: Born and raised in New York, her showbiz career started with small roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and ER. Breaking away from the family business of sports – she's the great-granddaughter of Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney and Giants founder Tim Mara – she was recently seen in A Nightmare on Elm Street and will next appear alongside Justin Timberlake in The Social Network.

Léa Seydoux: The Paris-based actress hit the Cannes Film Festival this year with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett to promote their film Robin Hood, and though her resume is mostly packed with French films she was also in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

Sarah Snook and Sophie Lowe: Both from Australia, they haven't made their U.S. debut yet but Lowe has a few Aussie projects under her belt, while Snook only recently kicked off her career in 2009 with a small spot on a popular medical drama.

Zac Efron, You Naughty Boy

Zac Efron's recent guys' night out at a strip club didn't exactly exceed his expectations. "I had this image of what it would be like. I've heard a lot about these places, mostly from rap music. So I envisioned myself on a nice couch, stunna shades, with like T-Pain and Usher, you know, making it rain money," he said Wednesday on Jimmy Kimmel Live. "And it just wasn't like that."

Instead, he was just like any other patron at Flashdancers Gentlemen's Club in N.Y.C. over the weekend. With High School Musical costar Corbin Bleu and another pal in tow, the group stayed for four hours getting bottle service and lap dances. "They were nice kids. They seemed to have fun," a source tells PEOPLE.

But before he was able to head to the club, Efron, 22, had important business to take care of first: calling girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens. "That's the awkward part. It's like how do you even start that conversation without feeling like a total [expletive]?" he told Kimmel. [But] she was fine with it, yeah."

Clarifying reports that the group dropped $2,000 on dancers, the Charlie St. Cloud star says, "No, no, not at all … I don't remember. I don't think I opened my wallet."

"I'm cutting back right now – I'm trying to keep it between three and four nights a week," he joked, before adding he's "not really the type of guy that does that kind of thing often."

William Rast at Target!

Justin Timberlake will likely bring more than just a little sexy back when he and co-founder Trace Ayala launch a limited edition William Rast collection for Target this December. Designed as an affordable alternative to the star-favorite denim line, the new assortment is set to hit the mass retailer December 19 and stay on store floors as well as target.com through January 22. Sure to boast the brand’s signature mix of rocker attitude and laid-back appeal, which has already made fans of starlets like Jessica Simpson and JT’s girlfriend Jessica Biel, we can’t wait to see the jeans, denim jackets and more that this famous designing duo whips up for the retailer come December.

Another Yummy Recipe...

Celeb's aren't doing anything very exciting so you get another delisious recipe instead.

I made these for my dad and my brother the other night for their road trip from Georgia to Arkansas. When I first cut them I thought they were going to be rather disapointing...boy was I wrong.

They are not too sweet, not too peanutbuttery, not too chocolaty, anf very moist. Plus its kind of nice that the recipe uses an 8 by 8 pan instead of a regualar cake pan (although I'm sure you could double the recipe if you wanted more...which you will).

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter, salted or unsalted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease an 8 x 8 pan.
2. Whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream butter and peanut butter together on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the sugars until mixture is lightened in color and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition and then add vanilla. Reduce mixer to low speed and slowly add in the flour mixture. Add the chocolate chips, stirring until combined.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes (or more if recipe is doubled). Cool completely before cutting.

This One's For You Katrina...

Tanning is My Job.

I don't even have words for all the redic things he says...

Jersey Shore has changed the life of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, but the reality star, who grew up in the Bronx, N.Y., just might move to Miami.

“I loved Miami because I am a beach guy,” Ortiz-Magro, 24, tells PEOPLE. “I got a tattoo while I was there and I suntanned on the beach. No spray tans for me. I love the natural sun. Tanning is my job.”

After filming season 2 of MTV’s hit reality show in Miami, where he and his costars lived at the Metropole Hotel for six weeks, Ortiz-Magro says he hopes to buy a waterfront condo there so he can live on Miami Beach part time, mainly during the winter season.

“I love the Bentleys I saw on Collins Avenue and the scenery and shopping on South Beach,” he tells PEOPLE. “The girls in all of Miami look so exotic and foreign. I don’t discriminate.”

And then there are the clubs. Ronnie’s favorite hotspots turned out to be Tantra and Klutch. “I like big clubs,” he says. “Those in Miami are different from places in Jersey that are more indoor/outdoor. I liked most everything about Miami but the traffic on the beach at night. It got very frustrating.”

As for his once-romantic relationship with costar Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, who reportedly slapped a Miami club-goer in a fight over Ronnie, he will only say they are now “good friends.” Does that mean no more smooshing? Says Ronnie, “We will see what happens.”

Season 2 of Jersey Shore, which Ronnie says is “20 times” crazier than the first, premieres Thursday (10 p.m. EST) on MTV.

Lindsay Lohan Gets to Keep Her Weave

With jailhouse rumblings that Lindsay Lohan is getting special treatment behind bars, authorities want to set the record straight about one thing: The star got to keep her lanky hair extensions only because they were too hard to remove. According to the Los Angeles Times, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said that most inmates at the Century Regional Detention Facility will have their extensions removed upon entering–but only if the fake locks are actually detachable. Lohan’s, he said, are bonded to her hair, sewn too close to the scalp to remove. Lohan, 24, has been jailed at the women’s facility in Lynwood, Calif., since July 20 for a 90-day sentence for violating probation in a DUI case. Her term is being reduced due to overcrowding and she has less than a week left behind bars.

Robert Pattinson Underwear?

Here's another funny Rob interview response:
Rob: Paparazzi follow me everywhere I go, like to the weirdest places. I have to get used to that. I was photographed while buying a pair of boxer shorts recently in London and a friend of mine was with me and he bought a pair too to make me feel more comfortable.

And here's a story about a new line of underwear that was inspired by Rob...Doug, Andrew and Derek - don't be surprised if this is what I get you for Christmas this year, your wives will thank me I'm sure.

As if Twilight fans needed another reason to get giddy about Robert Pattinson, Guardian reports that British retailer Marks and Spencer has announced that they are creating a men’s underwear line inspired by the sexy star. Aptly called the R-Pant, the vampire-inspired slim-fit underwear collection of low-rise briefs and trunks is meant to be worn under skinny jeans like those sported by Katy Perry‘s funny man Russell Brand and, of course, Pattinson himself. And while the 24-year-old Twilight hottie will not be appearing in an ad campaign for the retailer (nor is he apparently endorsing the line), the Guardian reports that the actor has been spotted shopping for underwear at the store. With fellow vampire Kellan Lutz fronting Calvin Klein underwear, we’re wondering just how much the R-Pant collection will be able to sex up Marks and Spencer’s underwear department. Looks like we’ll have to wait until September, when the new range goes on sale, to see!

Its Going to Be Bananas!

You may think you know exactly what to expect from the upcoming third season of The Rachel Zoe Project. As Zoe herself put it in a recent telephone call, “Lots of fashion. Lots of photo shoots. All the usual trials and tribulations or Rachel Zoe, Incorporated.” But—while the new episodes will certainly have all that (and then some)—the celebrity stylist extraordinaire also said that the underlying storyline of the third season is “very different. It’s vastly different. You’ll see a new dynamic develop between the team.”

Of course, the main reason for the shake-up is the dramatic (and much gossiped about) departure of former assistant Taylor Jacobson, which Zoe confirmed will be dealt with on the August 3 season premiere. “You will see what actually happened. It was just another situation in my career and my life where I got stabbed in the back. I got betrayed,” Zoe explained. But she seemed nothing short of thrilled about the transition. ”It was time to get the negative energy out. You get to a point where you say that it shouldn’t be this difficult. I put up with it for a long time and I didn’t want to do it anymore. [Now] we laugh, we work really hard, we have such a great time, and there’s just no room for that.”

The relative calm has allowed Zoe to focus on her many ongoing projects, including The Zoe Report and the Rachel Zoe Collection, her forthcoming retail line. “I’m beyond excited,” she said of the collection. “That will probably launch about this time next year. There’s going to be so many good things: Definitely lots of jumpsuits, capes, great evening wear. The perfect jacket of every kind, whether it’s shearling or military or a great tuxedo jacket. A great suit, great cocktail dresses, and lots of accessories. I’m really happy to finally be doing it.“

Glee Season 2 Secrets

Who will fall in love? Will we meet Rachel’s gay dads? What will the Britney Spears episode be like?

Glee creator Ryan Murphy answered all these questions and more on Sunday at Comic Con in San Diego, where fans waited for hours to hear from him and the show’s talented cast. And Gleeks everywhere can rejoice, because there’s enough drama in store for New Directions to fill an entire season — and maybe even a movie.

Season 2 will pick up at the beginning of a new school year at McKinley High, where the members of New Directions are bigger losers than ever before following their disappointing third-place finish at Regionals.

“It starts them off at ground zero and the theme of the second season is ‘Do you have what it takes to win?’ ” Murphy said. “It really catalogs them trying to climb up from the embarrassing abyss.”

Relationships will be tested as love will blossom in unexpected places. “Tina is going to fall out of love with Artie and in love with Mike,” Murphy revealed. And fans of a Brittany-Santana love connection may have something to look forward to as writers are considering an episode where Santana and Brittany kiss, Murphy said.

“We actually make-out all the time,” Naya Rivera joked.

Murphy also teased a few new characters who could join the series: “I really want to see who Rachel’s gay dads are,” he said. “And I have a feeling Brittany has a very smart older sister who’s horrified [by her].”

Murphy confirmed fan favorites Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth will return to the series, though not as regulars. He also shot down rumors that Justin Timberlake will make a guest appearance. “If we did do something like that, I think it would probably be down the line. But I think he would be the younger brother of Matt Morrison,” Murphy said. “I really don’t have a lot of plans for guest star stuff the second season. I always think of the tribute episodes that we do as sort of our ultimate guest stars.”

So whose music will make an appearance? “We’re doing six Britney [Spears] songs,” Murphy confirmed. “We’re paying tribute to her in a sort of fun and unexpected way.” Though he wouldn’t say if Spears herself would show up at McKinley, he did confirm the second season of Glee will have an episode to pay tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

As for the rumors Glee could soon take the silver screen, Murphy said, “We were offered that and I said no … I think one, it’s too early. And two, I don’t know what that movie would be … If we do a movie what we might do is a 3-D concert version of us at Radio City [Music Hall] or something like that.”

Overall, the new season of Glee will be more intimate and less flashy, which means less musical numbers. “Scaling back a little bit and letting the episodes be more about the characters is probably a good thing at this point,” Murphy said. But fans of the over-the-top style of Glee, fear not. Adds Murphy: “We might go back to the crazy spectaculars.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "The Story" Featurette

Ahhhh...so excited!

Rob's Hot Date

This pic surfaced over the weekend with the caption: Rob's movie date with a mystery woman.

Turns out his mystery date was his mama.

Hello Handsome

Another pic of Rob (looking quite dashing if I do say so myself) on the set of WFE.

Kevin?

Here's a pic of Kellan Lutz running in L.A. with his dogs Kola and Kevin...who names their dog Kevin?

Daniel Craig = Kalle Blomkvist

I'm in the middle of 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' and I'm totally obsessed.

I love that they suggested Kristen Stewart as Lisbeth because she is so angst ridden, but I still like Ellen Page best for the role.

From the well-tailored secret agent James Bond to the grubby journalist Mikael Blomkvist, Daniel Craig certainly has range.

Entertainment Weekly confirms that Craig, 42, has signed to play the lead in the American adaptation of Stieg Larsson's best-selling mystery novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, to be released Dec. 21, 2011, and followed by two other movies based on Larsson's Millennium trilogy.

Filming will take place in Sweden, David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) will direct, and Scott Rudin will produce. So far, no one has been cast in the role of Lisbeth Salander, though Ellen Page, Mia Wasikowska and Rooney Mara have been mentioned.

In a PEOPLE Poll, readers selected Kristen Stewart to play the disaffected and heavily pierced 24-year-old computer hacker with a photographic memory and a violent temper, from a pool that also included Zoe Saldana, Scarlett Johansson, Keira Knightley and Natalie Portman.

Kings of Leon Concert Shut Down by Pigeon Poop

Three songs into their St. Louis concert Friday night, the Kings of Leon had to shut down the show on account of some unexpected accompaniment that CNN pins on "pooping pigeons."

"Jared [Followill, the band's bassist] was hit several times during the first two songs," said Andy Mendelsohn of Vector Management. "It's not only disgusting – it's a toxic health hazard. They really tried to hang in there."

The dirty birds were reported to have been lurking in the rafters of the Missouri city's Verizon Amphitheatre and launching their aerial attack during the band's opening number, "Closer." Followill, 23, got it in the face.

"I was hit by pigeons on each of the first three songs," said the musician and self-professed germophobe. "We had 20 songs on the set list. By the end of the show, I would have been covered from head to toe."

Nor did he feel safe gazing skyward to see who his attackers were – or how many of them.

"The last thing I was going to do was look up," he said, "but if that was only a couple, we must have caught them right after a big Thanksgiving dinner."

After the cancelation – and, presumably, a good, hot shower – the band said in a statement through its manager, "We want to apologize to our fans in St. Louis and will come back as soon as we can." Added the band's publicist, "No fans got pooped on as far as we know."

Though comments were sought, CNN received no word on the matter from reps for the Verizon Amphitheatre or the concert promoter Live Nation.

Paris Loves Her Champagne

Who knew I had so much in common with Paris?

Continuing her European vacation, the heiress was spotted hitting the bottle (of bubbly) in Saint-Tropez, France. From a seaside romp to a party at the swanky La Voile Rouge, at least she wasn't breaking out any illegal substances.

And a bottle or two (or three) wasn't quite enough for the heiress. Alongside a few seemingly random party pals, Hilton guzzled down the beverage from a magnum bottle – after getting down and bubbly with the popped bottle.

Who needs a spray tan when you can get misted with champagne?

Talk About a Bad Hair Day

Talk about a bad hair day! Britney Spears was snapped shopping in Sherman Oaks, California, Wednesday with a messy, extension baring look that set the internet abuzz with fans speculating about exactly what was happening to her scalp. Was she going bald? Were her extensions done incorrectly? We checked in with hairstylist-to-the stars Ken Paves–who has his own line of extensions that he uses on clients like Eva Longoria Parker and Jessica Simpson–to learn the truth. “It’s not that big of a deal actually, we have all seen this before. A case of bed head, who hasn’t had it?,” Paves tells PEOPLE. “The truth is that this is exactly how these extensions are applied, however we are not supposed to see them, that’s all. There are thousands and thousands of women walking around whose hair looks just like that ‘underneath’. The remedy is simply to cover it up. It’s not a case of bad extensions, just a bad hair day!” His recommendation? “I am more concerned with the friend walking behind her who didn’t tell her right away! Ladies, support your sisters and stay on weave patrol, your day may come too! Help a sister out!”

Surprise We're Married

That was fast. Only a month after their engagement was confirmed, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have married.

The model, 27, and the British actor, 33, are now on their honeymoon, Kerr says in a statement that also explains the cancelation of her appearance at the Australian department store David Jones.

"David Jones very graciously released me during this period so we could celebrate an intimate ceremony and honeymoon together," Kerr's statement says. "I’m very much a part of the David Jones Family and I am very committed to my role. I am enormously grateful to David Jones to have been given this time to enjoy such a special moment in my life."

The couple reportedly began dating in late 2007. "We were friends for a while and then it just developed into a little more," she told Hello! magazine in September 2008, adding that Bloom asked her agent for her number – because she wouldn't give it to him.

"At the time I was seeing someone else," she explained.

Bloom and Kerr made their first public appearance in April 2008 at Sydney's Doncaster Day at the Randwick Racecourse. That same weekend, the Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean actor also met her parents.

Last year, when the two spent Thanksgiving together in Morocco, Bloom told reporters he and Kerr were "just enjoying our time together now" when asked if they planned to wed anytime soon.

Couple Survive After Being Hit by 40-Ton Flying Whale

Seriously...this is legit.

Ralph Mothes and Paloma Werner have a whale of a tale to tell after a 40-ton Southern Right Whale leaped out of the water and crashed onto their yacht while they were sailing on Sunday off Cape Town, South Africa.

With a stunning photo of the incident now making the rounds worldwide, the couple, who are South African sailing instructors, are describing their terror at the time and relief when they realized they had survived.

"Suddenly I saw this huge monster shape come up out of the water on my port side," Mothes said Thursday on NBC's Today show. "It just happened in an instant. It was quite frightening."

The young whale broke the boat's mast and damaged the cabin before falling back into the water, leaving behind barnacles, blubber and skin but no blood – suggesting it wasn't seriously injured.

Thankfully, neither were the humans, who were left to marvel at the incredible incident. "It was an awesome experience," Werner said, before quickly adding: "We wouldn't want to repeat it."

Spencer = Fame Whore

"There's no way my love for fame and her love for puppies will ever work out successfully."

– Spencer Pratt, explaining why his marriage to Heidi Montag failed

Charlie St. Cloud LA Premier

Here's a pic from the LA premier...not everyone can be as lucky as me and see the movie a week before the premier and two weeks before it is released to commoners (aka muggles).

Here is what Zac's costar had to say about him, "Zac's awful and he's a really bad kisser," joked newcomer Amanda Crew (in L'Wren Scott) when she and Zac Efron hit the red carpet for the premiere of their romantic flick, Charlie St. Cloud in Los Angeles. "Actually, there were always fans who would wait up for hours to find him when we were filming. The great thing about Zac is that he appreciates his fans. He would go out after filming a full day to sign autographs and take photos with them. I have a lot of respect for him."

This Will Not be the View from my 'Office' Anytime Soon

Its been a while since I posted anything about my dream job as Mumford and Sons' personal assistant...mostly because it was just a dream in my head and not anything I was actually pursuing.

I made up my mind today that I should at least ask about the possibility of becoming Mumford and Sons' assistant - there's no harm in asking right?

Wrong...my dreams have been crushed, at least temporarily. I found the email address for the band's manager on their MySpace page and decided to send her a quick email (not at all expecting any sort of response). Less than 30 minutes later I received the following verbose response, "Thanks for your email. We are not looking for an assistant."

While it was not the response I was looking for, (YES!!! Can you start immediately? would have been more ideal) I'm not totally discouraged..and I'm greatful for the quick response...I can only imagine what kind of crazy day dreams I would have come up with if I would have had to wait any longer which would have only lead to further dissapointment.

I guess I'll just have to be patient and wait for them to realize how much they need me in their lives.

Do you Want to be an Extra in Water for Elephants?

I'm just saying, I know two people that are going to be in Chatanooga this weekend!


From WaterForElephants.com

We’ve been hearing the rumors, but now we’re getting more serious reports about Water for Elephants moving filming for 4 days to – of all places – Chattanooga, Tennessee! What’s to be filmed in the dirty south? Check out this casting notice that we found on ChristianFilmmakers.org for casting young kids.

“WATER FOR ELEPHANTS”
FEATURED EXTRAS IN CHATTANOOGA, TN
Feature Film
NON-UNION

Casting Director: Sande Alessi Casting-Kristan Berona
Shoot/Start Date: July 30th through August 2nd, 2010
Location: Chattanooga, TN

[CAUCASIAN MEN ]
age 25-50. In good shape, willing to get a haircut (short on the sides). MUST either live in or close to Chattanooga.

[KIDS ]
Caucasian girls, age 9-11 years old. Caucasian boys age 7-15 years old. Must be willing to get a haircut. MUST either live in or close to Chattanooga.

Ali Larter's Ego is Prego

There's a baby on the way for Ali Larter and her writer/actor husband Hayes MacArthur.

"Ali and Hayes are thrilled to be expecting their first child," her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. The baby is due this winter.

Having a family has long been in the cards for the actress, 34, who wed MacArthur in Kennebunkport, Maine last August.

Adam Brody vs Kristen Stewart

Another reason why I love Adam Brody...

Gwyneth Paltrow & Leighton Meester Star in Country Strong

This December, Gwyneth Paltrow and Leighton Meester will join forces (and voices) for a new film, Country Strong, and we’re excited to check it out: Paltrow plays a fallen star who attempts to resurrect her career with the help of a rising young singer/songwriter (played by Garret Hedlund), while Meester appears as a young beauty-queen-turned-singer.


Actor/singer Tim McGraw plays Paltrow’s husband/manager.


Pictures of the actresses in costume are starting to emerge and Paltrow certainly doesn’t look “fallen” in her sexy on-stage LBD and cute, casual plaid button downs.


And Meester’s girly-girl frocks and big hair are just what we’d expect based on her character’s pageant background.

Disaster

She looks like she could be a Transformer...no Megan Fox's replacement, but an actualt transformer.



RiRi couldn't find anything in her closet to wear so she found something in the garage instead.


Katie Holmes obviously has Suri do her hair because no professional/adult would ever choose ringlests like this for a grown woman.

The Help

It looks like The Help doesn't need much more help!

Casting for the big-screen adaptation of writer Kathryn Stockett's debut novel is nearly complete, according to Entertainment Weekly. Allison Janney was recently slotted to take the role of Charlotte Phelan, mother to plucky heroine Skeeter Phelan (Emma Stone), who rounds out the female-driven cast.

Janney and Stone join Oscar-nominee Viola Davis as determined maid Aibileen Clark, Ugly Betty's Octavia Spencer as her tough-talking pal, maid Minny Jackson, and Bryce Dallas Howard in another slightly villainous role as Hilly Holbrook, Skeeter's snooty adversary.

Though no one from our dream cast made the short list, there are still a few pivotal parts to be filled, including Elizabeth Leefolt, Aibileen's employer and Skeeter's friend.

What do you think of the casting? Do you have suggestions for other unfilled roles?

Here is People's dream cast... http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20349017,00.html
Personally I love Anne Hathaway as Hilly and Claire Danes as Skeeter...but I could have guessed that Oprah wouldn't be down.

Happy Birthday Katrina!

I tried to tell the Cullens that you don't like a big deal made about your birthday, but they insisted.

Look What I Found...

Ingredients:
5 medium ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cup heavy cream (see note)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch cayenne
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Salt and ground black pepper

Directions:

Cut the kernels from three ears of corn and transfer them to a medium bowl.

Firmly scrape the cobs with the back of a butter knife to collect the pulp and milk in the same bowl.

Grate the remaining two ears of corn on the coarse side of a box grater set into the bowl with the previously cut kernels. Firmly scrape the remaining two cobs with the back of a butter knife to collect the pulp and milk in the same bowl.

Cook the bacon pieces in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; set aside. Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat from the pan.

Add the shallot and cook until softened but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in the corn kernels and pulp as well as the cream, thyme and cayenne.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as necessary and stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and the mixture has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese and bacon. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

* Substitute low-fat milk for cream but it may take longer for mixture to thicken.

Serves 4

Laura Marling - Rambling Man

This is a song from Laura Marling (Marcus Mumford's girlfirend). I have been listening to it on repeat all weekend...I'm obsessed.

You and your dusty love beast are at odds with my decor.

Last night's True Blood episode was epic. Here's a little vid I thought you guys might enjoy as well.



Snoop Dogg "Oh Sookie" True Blood Music Video

Horn Necklace

I keep seeing Gwenyth wearing this horn necklace...and I want it.


Here are the closest things I found on Etsy...do you know where I can find this necklace?

WFE

The cast, namely Robert, Reese and Christoph were truly amazing. Each one truly genuine and kind. Working with two Oscar winners and a future Oscar winner was amazing. Robert Pattinson will show the world with this movie his versatility and depth as an actor. The fight scenes between Robert and Christoph were true genius. Both on the part of the actors and the fact they did the fights themselves. Reese is a wonderful and genuine person. I was privileged to speak with her on set. You will not find a more skilled and polished actress anywhere. Christoph is a true professional.

Real Life Glee Couple?

Are Glee stars Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale taking their on-screen relationship off-screen?

The actors, who play Tina Cohen-Chang and Artie Abrams on the hit Fox show, are dating, and were spotted getting cozy on the beach in Monaco in June. But Ushkowitz is tight-lipped about her costar – though she doesn't deny the possibility of a real-life romance.

"Rumors are bound to happen," she told PEOPLE at the Pattern for Paws charity event benefiting the Amanda Foundation in Los Angeles. "[The cast is] all so incestuous and close that we figure anything will come out."

Lisbeth Salander

Who should play the role of Lisbeth Salander in the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo movies? My current vote is Ellen Page...look at this girl and tell me she would not make an awesome Lisbeth.

Date Night Schmate Night

Not that I have any date nights planned anytime soon, but if I did here are a few outfits I might wear.

I couldn't decide between these two tops...so I guess I'd have to do an outfit change between dinner and dessert. All these are from Piperlime...I am wearing the wedges right now and I totally love them!





A slightly dressier look that could be worn with shoes above. Dress is Anthro, bag is Cole Haan...I just got it and I love it...its on sale for $99 at the Cole Haan website right now.



A wedding date outfit - The earrings and the shoes make the dress not look so girly. Shoes are clearance J.Crew, dress is Anthro (of course it makes me love it even more that its called the Summer Twilight Dress) and earrings are Bounkit(Since I don't even have any dates lined up I'm obviously not planning a wedding, but if I was I love the idea of a funky earring like this as your something blue unless its a super formal wedding).