George Clooney: Off to Canada

Headed off to meet up with his good pal Brad Pitt in Toronto, George Clooney was spotted as he prepared to depart from the Milan airport on Friday (September 5).

The former "ER" hunk is making his way to Canada for the Toronto Film Festival, during which his new movie "Burn After Reading" will be shown.

Earlier this week, Clooney was busy traveling as he made a trip to Geneva, Switzerland for what was his first appearance on behalf of Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

Raising $900,000 for Obama's campaign, one attendee told press: "Mr Clooney gave an excellent speech tonight; it was very stirring and moving. Barack Obama is the right person to repair our relations with the rest of the world."

Jessica Alba Steps Out in LA

Out and about taking care of her daily errands, Jessica Alba was spotted paying a visit to a friend's house in Los Angeles on Thursday (September 4).

In fine form following the birth of her daughter, the "Sin City" starlet looked cute in a lacy white scoopneck top underneath a black cardigan sweater with baggy white trousers and white flip flops.

In related news, Alba, 27, recently took to her blog talking politics - as she recently attended the Democratic National Convention.

She writes:

“Hey guys,

I wanted to check in to tell you about a trip I took recently to Denver for the Democratic National Convention. In two words: eye-opening. You see, traditionally I haven’t been that politically active but for a variety of reasons I find myself being compelled to participate in this years election. Irrespective of your political affiliation you have to acknowledge the historical relevance of this years race…on both sides. A few months ago I was asked to participate in an online viral video for Barack Obama and I jumped at the opportunity.

More recently, I have become a spokesperson for Declare Yourself. It is a bi-partisan group that not only helps educate you on the political process but also makes registering to vote incredibly easy. This group is particularly meaningful to me because it is purely about people being active. At the end of the day I want what’s best for this country and an active youth ensures a brighter future. Keep your eyes open for the new campaign. Go to declareyourself.org for more information.

At the DNC, Cash and I were fortunate enough to see President Clinton speak as well as Biden and Obama. I have been blessed to witness almost every sports and entertainment event but nothing compares to what took place on Invesco Field. The energy was palpable and the crowd was infused with the hope. On a more humorous side, I have never seen the stars and stripes used as a fashion print/accessory so liberally. Some makeover reality show producer needs to hop on a plane for Minneapolis asap because I am sure the outfits at the RNC will be just as patriotic or as Christian would say ‘fierce.’ Lol!”

Beyonce Knowles: Chillin’ at Fashion Rocks

She has a big weekend in New York City ahead of her, and Beyonce Knowles is already taking care of business like the seasoned pro that she is.

The “Irreplaceable” babe was spotted on her way out of Rockefeller Center last night (September 4) after wrapping up her rehearsal for the Fashion Rocks show. She’ll perform at the event that will be taped tonight, and aired on Tuesday, September 9th.

And Beyonce recently told press that all of the pomp and circumstance of being a pop star has become old hat to her. "I’m over being a pop star. I don’t wanna be a hot girl. I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot (and) I feel like I’m highly respected, which is more important than any award or any amount of records. I feel like there comes a point when being a pop star is not enough.”

She also noted that her role as Etta James in the upcoming movie “Cadillac Records” is sure to shock her fans. "I’ve been saying for a long time that I wanted to do something dark. People are going to be very shocked. It’s the complete opposite of me. It was very emotionally draining. I was exhausted.”

Pussycat Dolls: Steamy at Fashion Rocks Pre-Party

Few female groups can sing and dance with as much sex appeal as the Pussycat Dolls. And last night Nicole Scherzinger and the girls gave a very special performance at the Fashion Rocks pre-party.

The night was full of energy as the PCD troop took the stage, sporting plenty of skin-tight leather, vinyl, and spandex as they sang through their catalog of hits.

And just think- they were getting everyone ready for the big Fashion Rocks event set to take place later tonight (though it doesn’t air until Tuesday, September 9th) at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall.

This year’s Fashion Rocks extravaganza promises to be the best one yet, with performances from Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce Knowles.

Paris Hilton: Nylon Party Girl

With all of the hype and hoopla surrounding the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, there’s plenty to do in Tinseltown. And Paris Hilton was spotted out and about last night, enjoying yet another industry party.

The “Hottie and the Nottie” babe sported a retro style grey party dress as she left the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles following the Nylon magazine Pre-VMA shindig. Unfortunately, during the course of the night, Miss Hilton scored a stain on the front of her outfit.

And once all of the VMA excitement has died down, Paris will be heading up to Canada for the Toronto Film Festival premiere of “Paris, Not France,” a movie being billed as a behind-the-scenes look at her life.

In order to build up some hype, Hilton has already canceled two advance screenings at the advice of her publicist. Her rep, Jason Moore, revealed, “We wanted to create more buzz, create some hype. We felt the impact would be more extreme if we had one screening. She is a partner with the documentary and will be attending Tuesday’s screening in support of it.”

Lindsay Lohan Hangs with Sam on "Ugly Betty" Set

Earlier this week she was missing her deejay girlfriend, who was in Australia on a gig. But yesterday (September 4), Lindsay Lohan was spotted enjoying Samantha Ronson’s company once again.

The “Mean Girl” actress was hard at work on the set of the hit comedy “Ugly Betty” on a New York City soundstage. The two rumored lovers sat together and chatted in between Lindsay’s scenes.

And it looks like LiLo is having a ball with her “Betty” gig, as she appeared to be in the best of moods while filming, whether she was walking arm-in-arm with star America Ferrera or just doing her own thing.

When she wasn’t busy working yesterday, Lindsay enjoyed the retail therapy opportunities of the SoHo district, stopping into Dean & Deluca and Estate Jewelry with a few gal pals.