Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, left, listens to director Oliver Stone during the Global Brand Forum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Stone slammed President George W. Bush, the subject of his latest movie, but voiced optimism that the next U.S. leader will have better answers to international troubles such as terrorism.
Director Oliver Stone speaks during the Global Brand Forum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008.
L.A. Lights
Singer Britney Spears makes an appearance at the LA Live entertainment complex holiday tree lighting ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Singer Natalie Cole performs at the LA Live entertainment complex holiday tree lighting ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
From left to right, comedian Adam Carolla, singer Britney Spears, Los Angeles councilwoman Jan Perry, and mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are seen at the LA Live entertainment complex holiday tree lighting ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Island Stars
Anthony "Romeo" Santos, lead singer of New York-based Dominican bachata group Aventura performs during his group's "The Kings, Live" tour in the Puerto Rico Coliseum in San Juan, late Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Aventura debuted in the first of five sold-out shows, a new record in the Caribbean island.
NASCAR Week
Singer Gavin DeGraw performs at a concert to celebrate NASCAR Champions Week, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at Hard Rock Cafe in New York's Times Square.
Hot Hotel
Maria Menounos arrives at the grand opening of the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Danny Masterson, right, and Bijou Phillips arrive at the grand opening of the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Paris Hilton, left, and Tyrese Gibson pose together at the grand opening of the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Hilary Duff arrives at the grand opening of the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Musical Oasis
Liam Gallagher of Oasis banters with a crowd member during the British band's concert at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
Noel Gallagher of the British band Oasis performs during their concert at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
She's A Real Card
Actress and model Brooke Burke poses on the press line at the Cardsdirect.com "Holiday Card Drive for Our Troops" at the Ninethirty restaurant in the W Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. The cards feature a photo of Burke posing in a bikini top.
National Tree Lighting
Grammy award winner Jon Secada performs during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington.
Country music entertainer Rissi Palmer performs during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on The Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, near the White House in Washington.
Queen Of Wall St.
Aretha Franklin performs during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 in New York.
Holiday Music
Kristin Chenoweth, right, holds up a copy of her new CD, "A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas," as host Martha Stewart watches, on the set of "The Martha Stewart Show," Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 in New York.
"Hello Dubuque"
Billy Bob Thornton performs with his band, The Boxmasters, as the opening act for Willie Nelson & Family in Dubuque, Iowa, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.