I can’t get over how rushed this whole thing is. And why does Paris Hilton always bring up Nicole Richie whenever she talks about her relationship with Benji Madden. I almost feel like she thinks her relationship with Benji will solidify her relationship with Nicole.

“It’s actually perfect. (Nicole and I) are like sisters, and they’re twins so it works out well. We do talk about (marriage). I’m so happy. I’m so in love. And I know I want to spend the rest of my life with him.

“If you saw us together you’d understand. He’s my boyfriend and my best friend.  We’ve been friends for over six years now and when (Nicole Richie) had Harlow I started going over to the house and we just got a little crush on each other and totally fell in love. He’s hot. He’s not like (a typical musician) at all. He’s the most loyal, honest and incredible person in the world. I feel just blessed to have found him. He’s changed my life.”

Wow, wonder what Miss Monk is going to say about that crush comment. Odds are she is so over the whole thing anyway.

I’m going to be really honest here. If I made the money that Sarah Jessica Parker did, I wouldn’t be worrying about gathering up hand me downs form cousins, brothers and uncles. I find it amazing that Sarah only recalls purchasing a winter jacket and shoes for her little boy. Don’t get me wrong - it’s nice to have a good mix. But how can you pass up picking up a cute outfit for your baby? I am such a sucker for adorable dresses and bows!!

“He (son) only wears hand-me-downs because I’ve got all these older nephews. That’s the God’s honest truth. Plus, my mother saved all my brothers’ clothes. I am not kidding. I don’t think I’ve ever bought him any clothes. Maybe a new winter coat.

“I do buy him shoes, because everybody’s feet are different. If I had been raised a child of privilege, I wouldn’t be the working person I am today. I think it’s incumbent on my husband and me to really stress and to show James Wilkie by example what it means to owe your community something and that he is not entitled to the benefits of our hard work. That doesn’t mean that I’m withholding or keeping from him the joys of childhood. But I also don’t want him to think the world he lives in is the real world. It’s not.”

“I’m enjoying it (being 35). I feel better with age. I mean, sure, I look at pictures of myself when I was 21 and think, ‘Wow, I didn’t look so bad.’ “But I take more care of myself now, so in a way I feel like I look better than I did then. I feel good about myself now.”

– Cameron Diaz

Everyone should have this outlook on life! Think about how easier it would all be if we just accepted ourselves for face value. Wishful thinking…

Why does Shia LaBeouf continue to say things that make me fall in love with him more and more each day? All this teasing! When asked what some of his vices were, Shia said women.

“I have my vices and that includes women. Not that I have time for relationships as such, but that doesn’t mean I have to live like a monk, right? As vices go, women are right up there with my favorites. In fact, women are probably the best vice in the world.”

Yum! But then he goes into “inability to commit” mode and I lose that tingly feeling. Then again, why should he commit? He is young and should really be enjoying the moment.

“I try to be respectful but sometimes women are looking for more commitment than I’m able or willing to give. I can’t commit myself to one woman for any length of time. But I love their company intensely.”

In other news, did anyone get to see him on SNL? Some of those skits were pretty funny!

Kate Hudson was spotted wearing a diamond on her wedding finger in Boston last Thursday and the world is a buzz with engagement rumors. Could it be? Did Owen Wilson pop the question. A source tells Britain’s News Of The World newspaper, “Kate supported Owen during his low patch and that proved to him she’s the woman he wants to be with for ever.” The source adds, “The engagement is a natural step for them both.”

I don’t know. I almost believe this one. Let’s wait for rep confirmation / denial.

UPDATE: Well, wasn’t that a quick one. DENIED!!

“She’s definitely not engaged,” a rep for Hudson tells Usmagazine.com. A rep for Wilson, 39, also confirms the rumors are wrong.

You know you are a celebrity when a crowd gathers round to watch you order fast food from a drive thru. I mean can you imagine?! Angelina Jolie and Pax Thien spent the afternoon at the doctor’s office and then got a quick bite to eat afterwards.

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I just read that Usher is going to walk the red carpet for The Hill finale party scheduled for tomorrow in LA. I will have a chance to ask him a few questions if I am loud enough as he walks through. I’ve timed out a TON of stories to go live throughout the day while I am in flight and will have a chance to work a bit before going to the show. Leave any questions you want to ask either the stars of the Hills or Usher on this post and I will combine them along with last week’s round up.

He is going to have serious jet lag because this photo is of him in LONDON!

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