Filmmaker Ron Howard accepts the ACE Filmmaker of the Year 2006 Award onstage during the 56th Annual ACE Eddie Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 19, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif. "Crash" and "Walk The Line" took top film honors at the annual ceremony.
Producer Brian Grazer, right, presents the ACE Filmmaker of the Year 2006 Award to Ron Howard during the 56th Annual ACE Eddie Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 19, 2006. The two are longtime friends and collaborators. More than 1,100 attended the ceremony. Career awards went to Ed Abroms and Terry Rawlings.
Belle Of The Ball
Actress Carmen Electra and her Viennese Opera Ball host, businessman Richard Lugner, share a smile during a press conference at Lugner's cinema, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Vienna. Lugner gave the actress a porcelain Mozart figure.
Carmen Electra adjusts her hair during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Vienna. Electra was invited by Viennese businessman Richard Lugner to visit the traditional Viennese Opera Ball.
Carmen Electra, left, and her bodyguard Alex (no second name given) pose for a photograph during a press conference, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Vienna. Electra will be the guest in Viennese businessman Richard Lugner's box at the traditional Viennese Opera Ball on Thursday.
'Vendetta' In Japan
Actress Natalie Portman waves at photographers during a press conference for her latest film "V for Vendetta," in Tokyo, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. Portman told reporters she fulfilled a long-standing ambition by shaving her head for the sci-fi thriller directed by James McTeigue.
Natalie Portman admires a red rose during a press promotion of her latest film "V for Vendetta," in Tokyo, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. The James McTeigue film opens in the U.S. March 17 and will be shown in Japan later in April.
Hollywood star Natalie Portman speaks during a press conference for her latest film "V for Vendetta," in Tokyo, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. At left is Japanese interpreter and film translator Natsuko Toda. The film, set in a futuristic Britain run by a fascist dictatorship, was screened last week at the Berlin Film festival.
Natalie Portman smiles during a press conference for her latest film "V for Vendetta," in Tokyo, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. The thriller also stars Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea and John Hurt.
In The Kitchen With Jimmy
Former President Jimmy Carter and Savannah restaurant owner Paula Deen stand in the background while her television crew prepares to tape a segment of her Food Network show, "Paula's Home Cooking," in Carter's kitchen in Plains, Ga., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. Their first episode together, filmed in Plains about two years ago, boosted tourism in Carter's hometown so he invited her back for a second show.
A Tony Winner
Australian actor Hugh Jackman, bottom, poses for photos with co-stars Angela Toohey, top left, Chrissy Amphlett, and Colleen Hewett, top right, during a press conference announcing a national tour of the Broadway hit "The Boy From Oz" in Sydney, Monday, Feb. 13, 2006. Jackman won a Tony award for his portrayal of Peter Allen in the show which will begin a tour of Australia in August.
Actor Hugh Jackman laughs during a press conference announcing a national tour of the Broadway hit "The Boy From Oz" in Sydney, Monday, Feb. 13, 2006. Jackman won a Tony award for his portrayal of Peter Allen in the show.
Charly Sistovaris, grandchild of former British movie legend Charlie Chaplin, poses in front of a painting of Chaplin at the exhibition "Chaplin in pictures, man, myth, filmmaker" in Hamburg, Germany, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. The exhibition will run until May 28, 2006, showing photographs and movies of the artist.
Judge Sees Stars
Judith Sheindlin, familiarly known as television's Judge Judy, poses after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, in Hollywood, Calif. Sheindlin also has a Daytime Emmy Awards nomination.
Aid From J.Lo
In this photo made available Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, Jennifer Lopez, left, and Janet Ovalles pose together in New York in January of 2006. Actress-singer Lopez is using her star power to rally support for a fellow Latina who is suffering from blood cancer.
Seeds Of Peace
Actors Claire Danes and Billy Crudup attend the Seeds Of Peace Annual Gala which raises money to fund leadership programs for young people from conflict areas in the world. The gala was held Feb. 16, 2006, in New York.
Rebel Yells
Newly married actors Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore arrive at the Rebel Yell Spring Launch Party at Kitson in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006.
Comedian David Spade arrives at the Rebel Yell Spring Launch Party at Kitson on Feb. 19, 2006, in Los Angeles.
Actress Kelly Monaco arrives at the Rebel Yell Spring Launch Party at Kitson on Feb. 19, 2006, in Los Angeles. Monaco is a "General Hospital" star and winner of last summer's "Dancing with the Stars" competition.
Actress and wrestling star Stacy Keibler arrives at the Rebel Yell Spring Launch Party at Kitson on Feb. 19, 2006, in Los Angeles. The WWE's Keibler studied dancing as a child, was a Baltimore Ravens cheerleader and is now a competitor on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."