Howie Mandel wears a surgical mask and rubber gloves to a book signing for his memoir "Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me" at Barnes & Noble in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.
Howie Mandel wears a surgical mask and rubber gloves to a book signing for his memoir "Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me" at Barnes & Noble in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.
Sarah Palin greets fans with her husband Todd Palin, left, at a book signing for her new book "Going Rouge" at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
Gathering of Elves
Actress Jenny McCarthy from ABC Family's "Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe", and her son, Evan Asher, attend the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of Santa's Elves, in New York, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
India Tour
Actor Ben Kingsley, famous for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Indian independence hero Mohandas Gandhi, poses with his wife, Daniela Lavender, in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, on Dec. 2, 2009. Kingsley will star as Shah Jahan, the Mogul emperor who ordered the construction of the Taj Mahal, in "Taj." Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will play Mumtaz Mahal, the wife for whom the monument was built.
In Style
Chinese actress Bai Ling poses as she arrives for the fashion show by French designer Sonia Rykiel for H&M, in Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.
Czech model Eva Herzigova poses as she arrives to the fashion show by French designer Sonia Rykiel for H&M, in Paris, Tuesday Dec. 1, 2009.
Royal Performance
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets American singer Bette Midler, right, following the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England, Dec. 7, 2009. The Royal Variety Performance, which is held annually, features a wide range of artists from all aspects of popular entertainment and show business.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets American singer Lady Gaga, right, following the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England, Dec. 7, 2009. The Queen was entertained by some of the world's top talent at the performance, which is held annually.
Tokyo Star Gazing
Actor Johnny Depp arrives at Narita international airport, east of Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 8, 2009, to promote his latest film "Public Enemies."
Johnny Depp is welcomed by fans upon arrival at Narita international airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 8, 2009, to promote his latest film "Public Enemies."
Johnny Depp gestures upon arrival at Narita international airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, to promote his latest film "Public Enemies."
"Race" Winners
"The Amazing Race" host Phil Keoghan, right, greets Meghan Rickey, center, and her boyfriend, Cheyne Whitney, winners of the 15th edition of the reality competition series in an episode that aired, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009.
Promoting "Avatar"
The cast of "Avatar" promote their movie in Berlin, Dec. 8, 2009. From left are actors Steve Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana and Stephen Lang.
Actress Sigourney Weaver, left, and director James Cameron pose at a photo call to promote their new movie "Avatar" in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
Actress Sigourney Weaver, center, poses with photographers after a photo-call to promote her new movie "Avatar" in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.
Launch Party
ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, right, and actress Katrina Bowden attend the Under Armour pop-up shop launch party in New York, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
Celebrity Charades
Actress Julia Stiles attends the Labyrinth Theatre Company's 7th annual Celebrity Charades in New York, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
Actress Julia Roberts attends the Labyrinth Theatre Company's 7th annual Celebrity Charades in New York, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.
Actress Emma Roberts, Julia's niece, attends the Labyrinth Theatre Company's 7th annual Celebrity Charades in New York, on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.