Actors John Goodman, right, and Ethan Suplee cool off between takes Wednesday, July 12, 2006, during filming of "The Year Without a Santa Claus," a Christmas TV movie, in Natchitoches, La. The production used hundreds of extras to walk through the background of scenes in the movie's fictional setting: South Town. Shooting, which also takes place in Shreveport, wraps up Aug. 14.
A Pajama Party
Pop singer Ashlee Simpson performs at Victoria's Secret PINK pajama party at Hudson River Park July 19, 2006, in New York. The event was to promote a new line of loungewear.
In a photo provided by Victoria's Secret, singer and actress Ashlee Simpson performs at the World's Largest Pajama Party hosted by Victoria's Secret at Pier 54, in New York, July 19, 2006.
Actor Jesse Metcalfe was among the celebrity guests at Victoria's Secret PINK pajama party at Hudson River Park July 19, 2006, in New York. The event launched the lingerie chain's new line of teen-inspired loungewear.
TV actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler attends Victoria's Secret PINK pajama party at Hudson River Park July 19, 2006, in New York.
Singer Ashlee Simpson performs at Victoria's Secret PINK pajama party at Hudson River Park July 19, 2006, in New York. The event also featured a screening of the movie "Pretty in Pink."
Singer Ashlee Simpson performs at Victoria's Secret PINK pajama party at Hudson River Park July 19, 2006, in New York.
On MTV
Actresses Miley Cyrus appears onstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" in New York. Cyrus stars in "Hannah Montana" on the Disney Channel.
Actresses Ashley Tisdale, left, and Miley Cyrus pose backstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" in New York. Tisdale stars in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and Cyrus stars in "Hannah Montana," both on the Disney Channel.
Actress Ashley Tisdale appears onstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios in New York. Tisdale stars in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" on the Disney Channel.
'Shadowboxer' Debuts
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr., left, and producer Damon Dash pose together at the Los Angeles premiere of "Shadowboxer" held at Arclight Cinemas on July 19, 2006, in Hollywood, Calif. Gooding stars in the crime drama that is Lee Daniels' directorial debut.
Actor Sir Ben Kingsley, left, and actress Daniela Lavender arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Shadowboxer" held at Arclight Cinemas on July 19, 2006, in Hollywood. The movie opens in limited release July 21.
Actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt, left, Vanessa Ferlito, and Cuba Gooding Jr. pose together at the party after the Los Angeles premiere of "Shadowboxer" on July 19, 2006. All three star in the movie about a fatally-ill assasin who agrees to do one last job.
Comedian/actress Mo'Nique and her husband, Sidney Hicks, pos eon the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie "Shadowboxer" held at Arclight Cinemas on July 19, 2006, in Hollywood.
Singer/actress Macy Gray arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Shadowboxer" held at Arclight Cinemas on July 19, 2006 in Hollywood, Calif.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is photographed at the Los Angeles premiere of "Shadowboxer" held at Arclight Cinemas on July 19, 2006 in Hollywood. He stars with Helen Mirren in the thriller.
Photo Shoot
Singer Charlotte Church poses for a studio shoot to launch a new free Orange Broadband service at the Soho Hotel in London.
Singer Charlotte Church poses for a studio shoot to launch Orange Broadband at the Soho Hotel in London, England. The shoot preceded her performance at an exclusive unplugged gig at Too 2 Much.
New Album
Singer India.Arie is photographed at The W Hotel in New York's Times Square in New York, June 29, 2006. Her latest album, "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship," debuted at the top of the charts and has earned the Grammy winner mostly rave reviews.
Singer India.Arie is photographed at The W Hotel in Times Square during an interview in New York about her latest album, "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship." It debuted at the top of the charts and has earned the Grammy winner mostly rave reviews.